Joel Fontaine

After growing up in New England and completing my military service in the south, I have called our Sonoran Desert community home for the past 40+ years.

I was introduced to the Tucson Cactus Succulent Society in 2020 by my neighbor and I immediately found a home away from home where I learn about these great plants with every activity.

I learn best by doing, as such, I volunteer almost daily at Pima Prickly Park, for native and urban plant rescues and all of our plant sales. Each day is a learning activity.

My overriding passion is my love for Pima Prickly Park. It is not only a place of learning but for me it is also a place where I find a quiet, peaceful joy. I enjoy early morning and late evening peaceful solitude in this gorgeous place that we have created together.