Ricky Linex, Native and Introduced Plants: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, North Central Chapter Meeting

Join us for an engaging lecture featuring vivid photos and expert insights on Texas’s native plants as well as introduced and invasive grasses and forbs. Learn to recognize invasive and noxious species making their way into Texas landscapes, and discover the value of monitoring native plants—such as a ten-year photo study of prickly pear growth.

Ricky Linex is a wildlife biologist who recently retired from the Natural Resources Conservation Service after 38 years of dedicated service, including 18 years supporting 51 counties across north-central Texas. Now a range and wildlife management consultant, Ricky shares his expertise with Master Naturalists, Master Gardeners, the Native Plant Society of Texas, and other groups, covering topics like riparian management, native plants, and their medicinal uses. He is a past-president of the Native Plant Society of Texas. Ricky is the author of North Central Texas: A Land User’s Guide to Their Identification, Value, and Management. Throughout his career, Ricky has partnered with landowners and managers to promote sustainable rangeland management for both livestock and wildlife. Understanding and managing native plants is essential for every land steward’s success.