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Native Plant Society of Texas

Prairie Rose Chapter

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February 26 2018 Meeting 

Prairie Rose Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas welcomes personal trainer and mobility specialist Matt Stasiek of Sphere Fitness. Matt will lead a discussion and demonstration on how to maximize mobility maintenance, while avoiding some of the painful injuries that can accompany gardening tasks. To get full benefit of the presentation, wear comfortable clothing and tenFnis shoes.
Matt is founder and owner of Sphere Fitness in Granbury where he creates individualized, effective training strategies for those challenged with chronic pain, mature adults, elite athletes, weekend warriors and, adolescents. His credentials include being a Licensed Massage Therapist, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, a Fellow of Applied Functional Science, Golf Performance Specialist, and a Cancer Exercise Specialist. Several Prairie Rose members have become his clients, and are excited about sharing what he has done for us with you! More information about Matt can be found at http://spherefit.com.The meeting is on Monday, February 26, 2018, 6:30 PM at the Somervell County Citizens Center, 209 SW Barnard Street, Glen Rose. The meeting is free and open to the public.

 

 

Prarierose on Mar 24, 2018 Feather Fest A celebration of all things Birds Please join us Saturday,  0-3
Acton Nature Center 6900 Smoky Hill Ct.
Activities include crafts for children Presentations on Birding Raptor Demonstrations
Fossil Rim Booth
Cleburne State Park Boothierose on Mar 16, 2017 08:13 pm
Feather Fest
A celebration of all things Birds
Please join us for Feather Fest
Acton Nature Center
6900 Smoky Hill Ct.
Activities include crafts for children
Presentations on Birding
Raptor Demonstrations
Fossil Rim Booth
Cleburne State Park Booth
Dinosaur Valley State Park Booth
Native Plant Society
Free Admission
The Prairie Rose booth will assist kids in making native seed balls and adults can peruse information on native plants, the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT), or speak with local NPSOT members.
Dinosaur Valley State Park Booth
Native Plant Society
Free Admission
The Prairie Rose booth will assist kids in making native seed balls and adults can peruse information on native plants, the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT), or speak with local NPSOT members.

Here is the information for the Spring Wingding. We would love it if your team could sell natives plants and seeds again and also have Bob do the seed bombs the kids love so much.

As a vendor or exhibitor we ask that you demonstrate/sell your products, activity, craft, or educational materials at the event that relate to nature activities at your organization, birds, butterflies, dragonflies, bats, insects, conservation, habitat and being outside.

Exhibitor Event Information
Date of the event:
April 14, 2018
Location:
Dinosaur Valley State Park, Glen Rose, TX
Suggested Arrival Time to set up booth:
830 -930am
Exhibitor Hours:
1000am-200pm
Estimated number of attendees:
300
Indoor/Outdoor:
Outdoor
Non-Profit/Educational Exhibitor Fee:
Free
Vendor Fee:

 

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About the Region

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Salado, the location of our Fall 2025 Symposium, lies at the intersection of two ecoregions: the Edwards Plateau (Limestone Cut Plain) and Blackland Prairie (Northern Blackland Prairie).

The Edwards Plateau area is also called the Hill Country; however, this general term covers a much larger area extending farther north. Spring-fed creeks are found throughout the region; deep limestone canyons, rivers, and lakes (reservoirs) are common. Ashe juniper is perhaps the most common woody species found throughout the region. Additional woody species include various species of oak, with live oak (Quercus fusiformis) being the most common. Sycamores (Platanus occidentalis) and bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) border waterways. This area is well known for its spring wildflower displays, though they may be viewed in spring, late summer, and fall, as well. According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, average annual rainfall in the Edwards Plateau ranges from 15 to 34 inches.

The Blackland Prairie extends from the Red River south to San Antonio, bordered on the west by the Edwards Plateau and the Cross Timbers, and on the east by the Post Oak Savannah. Annual rainfall averages 30 to 40 inches, with higher averages to the east. This region is dominated by prairie species. The most common grass species include little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) and Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans) in the uplands and switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) in the riparian areas and drainages. Common herbaceous flowering plants include salvias, penstemons, and silphiums. This area has suffered greatly from overgrazing and agricultural use. Few intact areas remain, though many of the plants can be found along county roadsides throughout the region.

Our four host chapters (New Braunfels, Lindheimer, Guadalupe, and the Hill Country chapters) are located in one or both of the ecoregions above. However, the eastern portion of Guadalupe County also falls within the Post Oak Savanna ecoregion. Annual rainfall averages 35 to 45 inches, with higher averages to the east. A wide variety of hardwood trees are found, including several species of oaks, elms, and in the Bastrop area, loblolly pine (Pinus taeda). Grasses and forbs dominate in the open savannas, with most common grass being little bluestem. Ranching, agriculture, and fire suppression have allowed woody species to encroach on the once-open savannas.

Source: Wildflowers of Texas by Michael Eason