Every organization should have an attic, a treasure trove!
We are growing – from a handful of members interested in preserving the natural ecosystem of Edwards Plateau to over 300 members today!
These newsletters highlight the path from the beginning of the Fredericksburg chapter of the Native Plant Society: A record of the people involved. Pictures. Experiences. Plans. Outreach to Involve the Community. Fun. Companionship.
It is both a history of our organization and a place to glean ideas. It is our foundation and a spark to send us forward
Kathy Lyles had two years stored on her computer. They are ready to be opened like an old album and enjoyed. The remainder is still, literally, in the attic and will come on-line as they are scanned. Please return for more exploration.
If you are a foundation member, thank you for your foresight, energy and hard work.
If you are a new member exploring the attic, these are the shoulders we stand on. ~ Denise Coulter
2023 introduced Plant Natives, the monthly newletter by Deborah Simmons, president of Fredericksburg chapter NPSOT from 2023 thru 2024
December 2023, Plant Natives December thoughts: Tasajillo cacti introduced. We are growing: 330 members now. Introduce yourself at the holiday party. “When it’s too cold to go out, take a needed break. You and your plants will have more energy come spring.”
November 2023, Plant Natives Information on December holiday party; donations made; recipients of yard consultation drawing.
October 2023 Plant Natives Apache’s Tree Grant Program awarded our Chapter 50 native trees; Project this month is reseeding natives on Cross Mtn.; Lonnie Childs speaker for this month’s meeting.
September 2023 Plant Natives This month’s speaker, Peggy Sechrist, is an organic rancher, certified in holistic land management.// Plant Sale coming up end of the month. Make plans now. Fall is coming. Plan for Spring.
August 2023 Plant Natives The chapter has applied for free trees. We’ll know in October. Autumn is coming. Hold on. This month Deborah Simmons will introduce us to a woodland ecosystem even in a small space.
July 2023 Plant Natives Harvest seeds for the Cross Mtn. project. Eroded area in the park need our help. Plan ahead for the plant sale end of Septemer. Deedy Wright, founding member of the New Braunfels chapter is the July speaker.
June Fredericksburg Plant Natives Doss Ranch Tour riparian management. Board meetings are open to member attendance
May Fredericksburg Plant Natives Have a conversation with your land. Our speaker this month will guide our vision: Robert Edmondson from the Texas Forest Service.
April Fredericksburg Plant Natives The heartfelt nature of effort shines through in volunteer work. Linda Ross and Kim Lewis plant and tend a landscape at the PO designed by Kathy Lyles in 2015.
March Fredericksburg Plant Natives Spring is on its way: Agarita blossoms, green buds on everything. John Huecksteadt, longtime member and former President of our NPSOT chapter, passed away on February 12, 2023 at age 80
February Fredericksburg Plant Natives Spring is coming! Invitation to become visible to the community – an important task for Native Plant members
January Fredericksburg Plant Natives Welcome by Deborah Simmons, the new Fredericksburg chapter of NPSOT ; Introducing Barbara Romano, the new secretary on the Board of Directors.
2022 – Paula Stone, President
December Newsletter, 2022 Holiday Party, display Cross Mtn. sign. President’s goodbye.
November Newsletter 2022 Culmination of the year. * Holiday Party Volunteers Needed; report of trip SA Botanical Gardens
* SA Botanical Gardens Tour Report & Photo
October – Newsletter 2022– Meet the candidates for next year’s Board of Directors. We vote at the October meeting; October speaker Michael Eason, Associate Director of Conservation and Collections, San Antonio Botanical Garden
September Newsletter 2022~ *”Looking for a Champion” ;*Trans-Pecos Shrubs by Lonnie Childs;* Fall Symposium
August Newsletter 2022 – * New Venue coming; * Craig Hensley to teach us iNaturalist * field trips
July Newsletter 2022 – – Celebrating the 4th of July* Homegrown National Park introduced. Fall SymposiumJuly speaker: Robert Edmonson :What’s going on with my Trees?
June Newsletter 2022 * Do you have a STEAM garden? Dinah Zike speaker * Hill Country Morning Glories by Lonnie Childs;
May Newsletter 2022 * Field Trip Report by Patti Guin * Newspaper Office Natives in Pots: A New Native Presence on Main Street
* ‘Meet the Muhlys’ with Lonnie Childs * May Speaker- ‘Restoring Functional Ecosystems with Regenerative Agriculture’
* ’3 Seconds’ – Climate Change Video Puts It In Perspective
April Newsletter 2022 – *Invasive Plant Committee Members Wanted :*BioBlitz Coming Up *Lonnie Childs – ‘Yaupon, Possum-haw, Yeehaw Holly!’ *Plant Sale Report “Pollinators and Their Importance’ by Sue Blackwell
March Newsletter 2022 – YIKES! A&M is doing what ?! Paul Unger – Scouring the Countryside for Dogbane * Lonnie Childs Celebrates Texas Barberry
February Newsletter 2022 Billy Kniffen (H2O specialist) speaker for month; Lonnie Childs “Mormon Tea”; Spring Symposium.
January Newsletter 2022 * Holiday Party – Silent Auction Results * Meet Our Chapter Officers * Lonnie Childs – Mycology 101 * Another Loss – Katie Day
2019
3 may 2019 Field trip to Stacy Johnson’s property. Native Plant Classes at FISD
2 april 2019 We won the membership contest – and we weren’t even trying! Nancy Naptho with award winning photo.
2018
10 Oct 2018 From the Desk of Diana Armbrust: Our Members-Only Plant Sale! Whew! IT’S OVER!
2010
Fbg Native Texas News 2010_01 Steve Nelle encourages healthy riparian ecology; “Curried Multigrain Salad” recipe from Maggie Livings
Fbg Native Texas News 2010_03 NICE plants; seed gleaning workshop
Fbg Native Texas News 2010_05 Picnic at Vernon Frost Home; article: “Cleaning Up Mother Nature”
Fbg Native Texas News 2010_07 “The Story of Westcave Preserve”; Members Only Class a Good Learning “Tool”
Fbg Native Texas News 2010_09 Early Texas Naturalists; Wildscapes Workshop
Fbg Native Texas News 2010_12 Fredericksburg Chapter of the Year; New officers elected
2009
News_2009_12 Holiday Party on 12th December
News_2009_10 Field Trip to Tracy Ranch re-scheduled; WildScapes Workshop and photos
News_2009_08 Field trip to Juenke Home; Book review on Lone Star Wildflowers; “Elevator Invasives Speeches”
