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Looking for a way to get your hands dirty and help the prairie? Come join us for a STEWARDSHIP SATURDAY! Volunteers help manage invasive species, plant native plants, and restore prairie habitats. All ages are welcome to participate - no experience necessary!
NLCP is a series of day-long classes that teach best practices for native plant landscaping – including wildlife habitat gardening. Classes are adapted to the ecoregion in which they are offered and include an indoor training session and a plant identification section. We show you how to use native plants in the landscape; you will… Read More
Don't you love all the gorgeous wildflowers that are coming into bloom? Curious about them? Join Deedy Wright to talk wildflowers. Learn their names, where they like to grow, and how you might grow some of your own next year.
Join us for a garden lesson at our Butterfly Learning Center Garden with Master Naturalist, Emily Hawthorn. Learn about 5 common butterflies seen in Texas and how you can support their habitat with plants that are native and readily available at local nurseries. Leave with the knowledge and plants that will bring butterflies to your… Read More
During this beginners workshop, you'll take a tour of Headwaters to see a native landscape at work, learn from experts with the Native Plant Society of Texas-New Braunfels Chapter about the most low maintenance, but beautiful, native plants you can enjoy, and get tips on the best plants for your yard conditions. We'll even have… Read More
At this monthly event in the beautiful setting of the ever-changing Texas Botanical Gardens, there is always coffee, fresh baked goods, and good conversation. Come meet new people and get involved in our community! Even though the title is "Ladies Meet and Greet," menfolk are welcome, too. No registration is required.
Learn how to make a rain barrel for your home garden from a member of the NBU Conservation and Customer Solutions department! All necessary supplies and materials, including the barrel, will be provided. You'll also learn about great home rebates that can save you money as you install your native garden bed or pocket prairie.
Join us to learn how to raise native caterpillars to butterflies from your very own home! With the help of Alamo Area Master Naturalist Derrick Mims and our BLC experts, participants are provided the knowledge and materials to support butterflies throughout their entire life cycle. Caterpillar Kit supplies are limited to the first 10 participants… Read More
Join us on the second Monday of each month for the 9 Natives Showcase Garden Volunteer Day! Located outside of the Houston Museum of Natural Science's Cockrell Butterfly Center, this garden brings the beauty of native plants and the coastal prairie to the heart of Houston. We welcome volunteers of all ages and experience to… Read More
The 34rd Annual Spring Native Plant Sale fundraiser at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary will feature a huge selection of native plants, hard-to-find herbs, and well-adapted plants. For over 30 years, veteran and novice gardeners alike have anticipated this rare opportunity to purchase some of the best plants for North Central Texas gardens… Read More
Yes, mud pies! Make your own muddy creation or just watch the kids get creative and get really filthy as they put together dried flowers, sand, and MUD! Savannah Early, Garden Manager of the Texas Botanical Gardens in Goldthwaite, will host this dirty, messy family event.
A beautiful yard is always appreciated by not only the homeowners, but passers-by as well. Ricky Linex, Master Naturalist, will reveal successful strategies for residential landscaping with native plants. Mr. Linex's book, Range Plants of North Central Texas, reveals his recognized expertise on the subject.
This introductory look at composting covers all the basics you need to get started composting at home. Help minimize waste and turn yard debris & food scraps into a valuable resource for use in your yard or garden. No matter where you live or how much space you have, we have you covered. We will… Read More