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The Big Bend Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas looks at gardening for hummingbirds – and other creatures – from 10 a.m. until noon on January 14 in the meeting room under the Black Bear Restaurant at the Indian Lodge in the David Mountains State Park north of Fort Davis.
Former Texas Parks and Wildlife interpretive specialist and birder Linda Hedges will show participants what makes the garden a welcoming place for insects, birds, especially hummers, and other creatures that rely on the native landscape for survival.
“Pretty gardens are fine, but why not have a pretty garden that also feeds the creatures that make nature work?” said chapter president Dallas Baxter. “That’s the added reward of a native plant garden.”
Hedges will highlight what’s necessary for migrating and seasonal hummers, but also show participants how to attract butterflies, other birds and reptiles and mammals that keep the natural world fed, nesting, reproducing and thriving.
Guests are welcome at the meeting and are asked to make a $5 per person donation. Membership information will be available. The mission of the Native Plant Society is the promotion, research, conservation and utilization of native plants and plant habitats of Texas through education, outreach and example.
Reservations are urged and can be made by calling Fonda Ghiardi at 432.426.2363 or e-mailing fondag@sbcglobal.net. Guests are welcome at the meeting and are asked to make a $5 per person donation. Membership information will be available. The mission of the Native Plant Society is the promotion, research, conservation and utilization of native plants and plant habitats of Texas through education, outreach and example.
Anna’s hummingbird photo by Rick Furmanek
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