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Vote for your State Board
For the first time in our history the Native Plant Society will conduct its State Board election over the Internet.
A new edition of a favorite South Texas field guide
Common Woody Plants and Cacti of South Texas is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn about these plants and their value to wildlife and livestock.
Photo contest goes all digital for 2015
Some changes have been made to our annual photo contest which will make it easier to enter and hopefully more interesting.
September’s Meeting
**ARCHIVED POST ** On Monday, September 21, 2015 at 7PM, the Dallas chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas is proud to present, for the first time anywhere, Richard Grayson, Becky Rader, Ben Sandifer, Tim Dalbey, and Jim Flood presenting, Pemberton Big Spring: Its History, Science, Botany and Current
An excellent gymnosperm reference book
Gymnosperms of the United States & Canada is another very useful book from the Nixon/Cunningham team
Symposium registration open
Register now for the 2015 fall symposium at the Austin Airport Hilton on October 15-18
New landscaping at headquarters
The State Office is enjoying some new landscaping courtesy of Fredericksburg member Kathy Lyles.
Slate nominated for state board
The Nominating Committee announced a slate of candidates for open board positions at the quarterly meeting in Fredericksburg. An election will be held by online and paper ballot during the month of September and results will be announced during the Annual Meeting in Austin on October 18, 2015.
August Meeting – Into the Prairie: A Celebration of Native Prairie Grasses
**ARCHIVED POST ** Join us Monday, August 17 when Rich Jaynes will present: Into the Prairie: A Celebration of Native Prairie Grasses. This presentation gives an overview of the role of native grasses in contributing to the high biodiversity of native tallgrass prairies. Experiences with native prairie surveys and prairie
Bexar Roots July 2015
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Milkweed: it’s not just for Monarchs
Let’s not forget that the importance of milkweeds extends far beyond monarch butterflies.
Partnerships strengthen Monarch program
The Society is partnering with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the Monarch Joint Venture to strengthen our programs to provide native plant habitat for migrating Monarchs.
