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Featured articles:
A Tale of Two Cacti
Dana M. Price & Martin Terry

Button, button, who's got the button?
Martin Terry

Conservation of Lophophora in Mexico
Martin Terry

Flora of the Dead Horse Mountains
Joselyn Fenstermacher

 
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CONTRIBUTIONS –
& PEYOTE JEWELRY

 
 

  •    The goals of CCI include obtaining the scientific understanding of the biological and ecological requirements of the cactus species peyote and star cactus, as well as gaining the community support needed to acquire & maintain a large enough tract of land in the South Texas habitat in order to ensure that both of these plants have a permanent and protected sanctuary. We have made significant progress towards that goal thanks to public and private support.
       Some of the never before attempted projects that are now ongoing or are waiting to be undertaken are listed in the "Scientific Research Program" page.
       Funding for each step toward this vision can come from you.
       We urge you to give to this end.

       Your gift is tax deductible.

       If you are feeling a bit pinched from the current economic times,


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   Thanks to the artistic skills of Blake Williams, Cactus Conservation Institute has, in the past, offered some unique gifts.  They are no longer available but this page is being maintained in fond memory of Blake.

 
Handcrafted peyote jewelry
 
El Trece in silver El Abuelo in silver El Mistico in silver

   Each handcrafted offering exemplifies a type and condition of these extraordinary plants we seek to protect.

Click on each image for a description.

     
El Brujo in silver La_Huella in bronze La Huella in silver
La Huella as silver bolo El Brujo in turquoise matte Las Estrellitas in silver
El Brujo in mystic green La Huella in mystic green Vortex in silver
     

NO PEYOTE WAS HARMED IN THE MAKING OF THESE ITEMS!

 

You might be asking "How was that possible? They look so realistic!"

Each mold was carefully cast by Blake Williams in situ in the natural setting in which the peyote was found, and the living peyote plant was left there undamaged to continue its existence. The appearance of these is therefore unique in that they are from living plants growing in their natural habitat. The form such plants take is considerably different from that of plants grown "in captivity".

No contribution has ever been used for compensation of any CCI staff member who will all continue to freely volunteer their time, labor and expertise. Including the making of this jewelry.

They are no longer available.

Some lucky individuals are maintaining their peyote button as a legal part of a cactus garden or collection.

 
This peyote is legal



   We welcome all email and snail mail with any feedback you have to offer.

 
El Brujo in bronze
"El Brujo" in bronze



   For gold versions of any of the above, inquire.
    If you know someone who you feel would be interested in this project, forward this website to them.
    We look forward to hearing from you.


 
 
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