Guest Speakers

Here's a list of upcoming guest speakers with topics you won't want to miss!
(Check back for schedule updates.)


2008 Guest Speaker's list 2007 Guest Speaker's list 2006 Guest Speaker's list

2009
January 2009 No Meeting of the North Central Chapter -- Enjoy your Holiday!

February 5, 2009 Is It Weedy? John Hancock - From the code compliance division of Fort Worth. He will talk to us about ordinances concerning weedy properties.

March 5, 2009 Butterflies - Larval host plants
Deborah Magnes - Butterfly Enthusiast, Protector and Environment Provider

Deborah has written many articles for Dave's Garden. She is currently raising funds for building a working garden at Whitley Road Elementary school.

April 2, 2009 Water Supply Worth Conserving - Mark Olsen
Water Conservation Coordinator, Tarrant Regional Water District

With drought conditions a regular part of life here in North Texas this is right on target. Mark will tell us where our water comes from and what's being done to stretch our supplies to meet future demands.

May 7, 2009 BUGS---Who needs Them? Eleanor Tuck - TCGMA Entomology

June 4, 2009 Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs and Honey Sue Short - Henrietta Creek Apple Orchid Sue has been master gardener since 1999, she is the owner of Henrietta Creek Orchard, which is an 11 acre orchard that produces spring peaches, fall apples and they raise BEES too!

July 2009 No Meeting of the North Central Chapter -- Happy 4th of July!

August 6, 2009 To be announced.

September 3, 2009 To be announced.

October 1, 2009 To be announced.

November 5, 2009 PLANT EXCHANGE Bring a Texas native plant to the meeting to exchange for another of your choice. Beware! You may lose your choice to another member.
December 3, 2009 To be announced.

   

The North Central Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden unless otherwise indicated.