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June 25, 2019 Chapter Meeting:
In the early 1990s, NPSOT San Antonio members determined to verify the presence of plant species they found named in a variety of historic plant surveys of our region. Thus began a disciplined process of collecting, documenting, and pressing plants of the region after members received professional-quality training and were given exceptional guidance by their beloved guide, Harry Cliffe. This collection of almost 1,200 specimens is now being housed at the Witte Museum, and its images can be found on the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center’s online Native Plant Database whenever you look up a plant that was found by them here. This effort created a cadre of knowledgeable contributors to the education of the public in our region, with a couple of them still contributing what they can. Come hear the stories of this wonderful project and how it went from orphan collection to being adopted, photographed and made available to the whole world. And you will also find out what the first NPSOT-SA pioneer project was.
Melissa Miller is past president of the San Antonio Chapter and state, and is co-founder of the Native Landscape Certification Program. Lottie Milsaps is one of the creators of the collection who has taught countless people on the trails of Bexar County and currently maintains the berm created by our chapter at Friedrich Natural Area. Helen Holdsworth is the Vice President of Public Programs at the Witte Museum.
Meeting Time and Location
6:30 pm – Native plant/seed exchange & Social time
7:00 pm – Meeting and program
Lions Field Adult Center
2809 Broadway (corner of Mulberry & Broadway by Brackenridge Park)
Map to Lions Field Adult Center
Please note that overflow parking is available at the Doseum parking lot, directly across Broadway from Lion’s Field.
Chapter meetings are held every 4th Tuesday of the month except August, November, and December. They are free and open to the public. So come join us!
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