The Tuesday August 4th chapter meeting will be available to attend in person at the Heard Museum in McKinney or online via Zoom. The program will feature David Will speaking virtually on “Native Grasses and Why They Are Needed”.
Presentation Summary:
The discussion will explore the rich history of native prairies and trace the historical shifts that led to the lack of prairies today. Attendees will discover the vital, multi-layered benefits of native grasses, alongside actionable steps individuals can take to restore and protect these essential landscapes in our communities.
Attendance Options:
Our meetings are free and open to the public. This is a hybrid meeting, held at the Heard Museum in McKinney and virtually via Zoom.
Location (in-person): Laughlin Hall at the Heard Museum. Please enter through the south doors of the building.
Zoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/yn85nbzd (Passcode: 571904; Meeting ID: 885 5459 6572)
Doors and Zoom Open: 6:30 PM (for setup and connection testing)
Meeting Begins: 7:00 PM, with an update from Chapter President Rodney Thomas, followed by the featured presentation.
We look forward to seeing you at our program.
About our Speaker
David is the owner of Landscape Details, a company specializing in landscape management and consulting. He has over 50 years’ experience in agriculture, landscape management,
arboriculture, horticulture and ranching, and is a grower of native trees, shrubs, and heritage plants.
He is a Certified Landscape Professional Contractor with the Texas Nursery and
Landscape Association and holds a Texas nursery / floral certificate. He has a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Education from Texas A&M University and a Master of Arts in Agriculture from Sam Houston State University.
In addition, he is the founder of the Lindheimer Chapter and has helped start the Hill Country and the Live Oak Chapters of the Native Plant Society of Texas. He was awarded the Benny J. Simpson Fellows Award in 2006 for service to NPSOT. David is also a member and volunteer of the Native Prairies Association of Texas.
David has written agriculture, gardening and horticulture articles for over 45 years for the Austin
American Statesman and other publications. He has even hosted two gardening talk shows. He
currently contributes ranching articles for the Fayette County Record and the Stockman
GrassFarmer Magazine.
