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Native Plant Society of Texas

Prairie Rose Chapter

January Meeting. February and March 2018 Events

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Bring the Natives Home

Our speaker, January 22, 2018, the one and only Randy Johnson from Dallas. Most folks think of ‘wild spaces’ when the phrase ‘native plants’ is mentioned, but did you know that they transition very nicely into the home landscape? With an unparalleled expertise in the natural world, Randy will lead a walk and talk showing you how to transition to your home garden commonly seen native plants in the wild.

Our meeting will be at 6:30  in the Somervell County Citizens Center, 209 SW Barnard, Glen Rose.

 

Acton Nature Center Bird Walks

1st Saturday Bird Walks  Feb. 3RD, 2018 @7am FREE to All!!!
If you have them, bring binoculars and field guide.
Stroll along and learn with Dr. Billy Teels.
How many species will YOU see?

Feather Fest at Acton Nature Center March 24, 2018

Want to know more about the birds in your backyard?
The Acton Nature Center is hosting the 3rd Annual Feather Fest on Saturday, March 24.
This fun, free, and educational event is a celebration of all things birds, with activities for the whole family!
Activities include:
• educational presentations on birding
• raptors demonstrations, and
• craft activities for children
Visitors can also enjoy informational booths about
• Fossil Rim
• Cleburne State Park
• Dinosaur Valley State Park, and
• Native Plant Society
Bring your family to Acton Nature Center on March 24 to learn more about our feathered friends and the nature in your neighborhood. Admission is free and open to all ages.

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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 fall Symposium host chapter, the Tonkawa Chapter, includes both of these ecoregions.

Source: Wildflowers of Texas by Michael Eason