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SUMMARY:Ricky Linex\, Native and Introduced Plants: The Good\, the Bad\, and the Ugly\, North Central Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nRicky 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6:30 Doors Open\, Socializing and Snacks7:00 Chapter Meeting and AnnouncementsThe presentation will follow our brief business meeting. \n\n\n\nLOCATIONFort Worth Botanic GardenRose Room3220 Botanic Garden Blvd\, Fort Worth\, Texas 76107 \n\n\n\nVIRTUAL ZOOM REGISTRATION This meeting is hybrid and will be held in person and on Zoom.  You can register in advance to receive the Zoom meeting link by clicking the GREEN BUTTON found at the top of the Calendar page on our website. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the online meeting.  \n\n\n\nFREEThis is a free event hosted by the North Central Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas.  Our meetings are open to members and non-members.  For more information about the North Central Chapter\, and the benefits of membership\, please visit our website.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/north-central-chapter-meeting-8/
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