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— by Gary Bowers
Are you new to the area and want to know what to plant? Maybe you have experience with native plants and you’re looking for ideas on some different native plants to work with? Or maybe you just want to know more about the Texas Native Plant Society.
Join us on Thursday, Sept 12 at the Georgetown Public Library for our “Getting Started with Texas Native Plants” panel discussion. Our panel will be made up of local members who have experience working with and teaching others about native plants. Submit questions to the panel in advance by completing the survey at this link.
Come and learn more about how native plants can help you save water, provide nectar plants for native pollinators, and give shelter and food for birds.
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NPSOT-Williamson County meetings are free and open to the public.
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Chapter members and guests alike thoroughly enjoyed Randy Pensabene’s presentation, Not the Same Old Deer-Resistant Plants, at our meeting on February 14.
Randy’s talk was loaded with information. We learned about the most important factors for leaves, scents, and forage value that influence whether a plant is attractive to deer in the first place — or not. Randy’s slides and handouts showcased various plants that exhibit the desired features. Some were surprising-to-the-audience examples that we don’t usually hear about as being deer-resistant at local nurseries. Armed with tonight’s knowledge, betcha some deer out there will soon be going on a diet…
Randy’s full presentation can be found at this link.
You can see the February 14, 2019 business presentation slides here.
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Our November 8 meeting is in the AgriLife building on Inner Loop in Georgetown, NOT at the Georgetown library. The AgriLife address is at the bottom of this post.
This month, Lynne and Jim Weber will speak about “Native Texas Plants for Butterflies” bringing their observations and expertise to the world of Lepidoptera.
Lynne and Jim are certified Texas Master Naturalists and Lynne is past president of the Capital Area chapter. They are the authors of Nature Watch Austin, Nature Watch Big Bend and Native Host Plants for Texas Butterflies, all published by Texas A&M University Press.
The Weber’s volunteer activities include: Golden-cheeked Warbler surveys, guided hikes, property monitoring & invasive plant mapping/control for the City of Austin Wildland Conservation Division; Lepidoptera curating & outreach for the University of Texas Insect Collection; Colima Warbler surveys for Big Bend National Park; Certified Habitat Stewards for the National Wildlife Federation; owners of a private 8-acre preserve now part of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve; nature writers & photographers for newsletters & other publications. Lynne has served on the Big Bend Natural History Association (BBNHA) Board of Directors & and is a member of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve Citizens Advisory Council. Jim has served as a member of the BBNHA Advisory Board & the Board of Directors for the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute.
Danaus giilppus, Queen butterfly on Conoclinium greggii, Gregg’s Mistflower
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NPSOT-Williamson County meets the second Thursday of each month, 7 to 8:30 pm. Meetings are free and open to the public. Arrive early (6:30 pm) to visit, or to check out available information or seed swaps and chat with other native plant enthusiasts.
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