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Program: Slides from January 13 presentation
The slides from the presentation on Saturday, January 13, “Native Plants for Native Birds in the Trans-Pecos“, by Dr. Maureen Frank, have now been posted and can be found through the linked title. Thanks to all who were able to attend this presentation! We look forward to seeing everyone at
Program: Synopsis of January 13th presentation
[from Tom Kennedy, Acting Program Director; Treasurer] The January program for the Big Bend Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas was held at the Alpine Public Library on January 13. Tom Kennedy, Acting Program Director, kicked off the meeting by giving a preview of the chapter program schedule
Chapter Meeting February 6, 2024
As usual, the meeting will start with a social time at 6:00pm, at the Cibolo Nature Center Auditorium. Announcement will begin at 6:45pm, followed by the presentation. For the social time, please bring any snacks/appetizers/desserts that you would like to share. Our speaker, John Benedict, was a professor of Entomology
Chapter Meeting: How Can I Tame a Water-thirsty Yard? Getting Started on Xeriscape
Learn what “xeriscape” means and its basic principles. See an actual yard transformation and examples of xeriscapes. Suggested plants for our ecoregions are discussed.
Milkweed for Monarchs
January 3rd Chapter Meeting – Presented by Diana Black, a NPSOT member since 2016 and current President of the new Lakes and Pines Chapter. Learn about the Monarch butterfly life cycle, migration patterns, causes behind the decline in the population, what steps can be taken to help rebuild the Monarch
Our New Chapter – Lakes and Pines!
Sandy Tibbs, Treasurer, is pictured speaking to the attendees of our initial meeting. Diana Black, President, welcomed everyone, and thanked Sorelle Farms for letting us meet there along with our supporters who signed the chapter petition and the organizational team for their work. We are now an official chapter. Our
Chapter Meeting Feb 6
As usual, the meeting will start with a social time at 6:00pm, at the Cibolo Nature Center Auditorium. Announcement will begin at 6:45pm, followed by the presentation. For the social time, please bring any snacks/appetizers/desserts that you would like to share. Our speaker, John Benedict, was a professor of Entomology
Monarch garden grants deadline approaching
There’s still plenty of time to get on board! The Bring Back the Monarchs to Texas committee of the Native Plant Society of Texas awards grants up to $600 for the planting or improvement of pollinator gardens. We want to support gardens that create more usable Monarch habitat while showcasing
Program: Plants for Birds of the Big Bend – January 13, 2024
Program: Plants for Birds of the Big Bend Presenter: Maureen Frank, Bird Conservation and Research Scientist with the Borderlands Research Institute Date/Time: January 13, 2024; 1:00p.m. Location: Alpine Public Library, AEP Room The Big Bend Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas will host their January program on Saturday
Chapter Meeting January 20
Our next Highland Lakes Native Plant Society meeting is Saturday, Jan. 20,2024, 1:00-3:00 at the Marble Falls Library, 101 Main St. Marble Falls. Alice Liles will present “Landscaping with Drought Tolerant Plants –Cactus, Agaves and Yuccas”. The presentation will follow a 30 minute chapter business meeting. Liles will cover these
New Year – New Look for Your Landscape with North Texas Natives
With the ringing in of the new year, often comes resolutions and promises of fresh starts. This should include planning for a fresh, local makeover of your landscape with native North Texas plants.
