Join us to have a look at the various predatory insects that can be found in the native plant gardens at the Nature Discovery Center, such as assassin bugs, ladybird Beetles, and Wasps. We will also talk about what you can do to encourage them to stay and prey in your garden.
Riparian buffers, or the forests along our bayou systems, are critically important for water quality and wildlife habitat. Join us to learn about the City of Houston’s Riparian Restoration Initiative!
Join us for a photo tour of the wildflowers that live in Houston’s own Memorial Park throughout the seasons, showcasing its wonderful biodiversity.
Join us on Zoom (no in person meeting due to winter weather) for our January meeting on Monday the 15th at 7:00PM for quick announcements then our presentation from Ashley
It’s easier than you think to create high-quality backyard wildlife habitat! Kelsey Low, the Adult Programs Manager at the Houston Arboretum, will tell us all about it.
Clear Lake Chapter’s in-person holiday party will be held on December 11 at 6 pm. No meeting tonight. Join us and be merry!
Rather than hold our regular third-Thursday monthly meeting during this busy time of year, our tradition is to gather for a meal and some fellowship with other native plant enthusiasts. Join us any time after 6:30pm; the restaurant is a buffet so it will be easy for people to come and go as their schedule allows!
Join us for one of favorite annual events and swap some plants and seeds! We will have a few announcements, folks will talk about what plant babies they’ve brought, then it will be a mad dash to pick your most coveted plants! This is always a fun event. What’s better than free plants, right?
Come explore some custom tricks of the trade for prepping soils specifically for a variety of native plants, including approaches for improving and restoring existing soils as well as recipes and techniques for blending your own mixes from scratch.
In lieu of a regular presentation at our monthly meeting, Please join us at 6:45 pm on Thursday, September 21 (3rd Thursday) at the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center for a walk through the Arboretum grounds. We will observe plants along the trails. We will gather in the room and have light snacks.
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