The Dallas Chapter holds monthly meetings open to the general public with guest speakers on topics related to native plants and habitats; maintains demonstration gardens at several sites in the Metroplex; and sponsors such other events as may come up that promote the use or awareness of native plants.
Upcoming News and Events
- On Monday, February 20 at 7pm Texas Master Naturalist Jim Varnum will give a presentation to the Native Plant Society of Texas-Dallas Chapter on the John F. Burke Nature Preserve.
The presentation will take place at Dallas REI store at I-635 and Welch, just west of the Galleria.
John F. Burke Nature Preserve combines woodlands, grasslands and wetlands into a haven for flora and fauna - and people who want to enjoy nature right in their backyard. Jim Varnum and other Master Naturalists have been instrumental in getting the preserve off the ground, so to speak, with leadership, advice and walks and talks. Jim is a self-taught student of nature where his interests range from birds to plants to prairies to land preservation. He spends much time searching for native plants out-and-about in the DFW Metroplex and beyond. Jim has been a Texas Master Naturalist since 1999 and in 2009 completed his 5000th hour volunteering for the program.
Past News and Events
- On January 16 Suzanne Tuttle spoke on "Identifying Deciduous Plants in Winter"
- On September 19 Rosalie Rogers spoke on the Molly Hollar Wildscape, a wildlife habitat restoration project in Arlington, TX.
- On August 15 Roger Sanderson led a tour at Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney, TX.
- On June 20 Carol Feldman presented "Maintenance of Your Landscape: Tips for the Homeowner".
- On May 16 Malinda Slagle presented "Invasive Plant Species of North Texas".
Become a member or learn more about the Native Plant Society of Texas by visiting our organization's home page.