TAIS Meeting
Eugene Zielinski – The Diversity of Iris
Mr. Zielinski is a member of the Prescott Area Iris Society. His program will focus on the genus Iris. Undoubtably you will learn some very interesting members of the iris family.
Time: 1:00 pm
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TAIS Meeting
Kevin Kartchner – Dykes Bingo
Do you have Dykes winners in your iris beds? Let's play a game and have some fun.
Time: 1:00 pm
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TAIS Meeting
Cathy Egerer, HIPS (Historic Iris Preservation Society)
Cathy's presentation will be on historic iris, how HIPS works at preservation and the various programs of HIPS.
Time: 1:00 pm
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Tucson Garden Club Show
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AIS Region 15 2026 Spring Trek
Sun Country Iris Society is hosting the AIS Region 15 Spring Trek.
Guest Speaker: AIS President Bonnie Nichols
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Iris & Rose Show
Iris Show in combination with the Rose Society of Tucson's Show
Set up: 6:00am - 9:30am
Free public viewing: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Potted irises will be for sale
Show Schedule (PDF)
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AIS Region 23 Spring Conference
Judge's training and garden tours
Las Cruces, New Mexico

TAIS Meeting
Pat Olsen, The Fragrant Iris
Let's explore the fragrant iris and discover how we can enjoy their scent beyond the bloom season
Time: 1:00 pm
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2026 AIS Convention
New Jersey & New York

TAIS Meeting
Rhizome Auction for members only.
Time: 1:00 pm
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Rhizome Sale
Time: 9:00 am - noon
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A Desert Oasis Of Iris - AIS Region 15 Fall Trek
Hosted by Tucson Area Iris Society
Guest Speaker: Jody Nolin, Past President of AIS
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Registration: Adults $60, Youth $35 (Lunch included)
Registration deadline: September 26, 2026

9th Annual TAIS Photo Contest
Oct 1-8: Submissions - Current TAIS members submit up to 15 photos (1-3 per email) to submissions@tucsoniris.org.
Oct 12-20: Voting - Members vote for 3 photos per category and email votes to taisnewsletter@yahoo.com.

TAIS Meeting
Holiday Potluck and Photo Contest Results.
Location: TBA
RSVP to TAISnewsletter@yahoo.com