Tag Archive: native plants

1. Virtual Nature Talk: Grasses of Hardberger Park

   September 8, 2021 9:27 am Comments Off on Virtual Nature Talk: Grasses of Hardberger Park

   Join Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy online to learn from grass expert Cleveland Powell all about the grasses of Hardberger Park. Cleveland Powell’s expertise in grasses is only exceeded by his willingness to share his knowledge.

   See fully-developed grasses, especially grass inflorescence, as well the progress of the restored Savanna.

   This event will be hosted live via Facebook. An account is not needed to watch.

2. Native Plants 101

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   Have you dreamed of having a garden full of flowers? Do you want to bring color to your yard, but don’t know where to start? Are you looking to create habitat for pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies? It’s easy to get all of this without breaking the bank or using much water, you just need to plant native. And best of all, no green thumb is required!

   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 activities for kids, so bring the whole family!

   All participants may bring a basic sketch of their yard, including the direction and relative amount of sunlight the area you would like to improve receives. All participants will receive a starter plant and/or seeds.

3. Virtual Nature Talk: Monarchs and Migration

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   Learn how you can help through citizen science, migration, and tagging. She will also provide a tour through the Butterfly Learning Center habitat and share how to ID native milkweed.

   This event will be hosted live via Facebook. An account is not needed to watch.

4. Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center – Plants for Birds Sale

   9:14 am Comments Off on Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center – Plants for Birds Sale

   Plants for Birds: Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center will be offering Texas native plants at the local Cedar Hill Farmers Market. Groundcovers, wildflowers, shrubs, and more will be available at each market. Adding native plants provides habitat in our urban environments for birds and other wildlife.

5. Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center – Plants for Birds Sale

   9:14 am Comments Off on Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center – Plants for Birds Sale

   Plants for Birds: Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center will be offering Texas native plants at the local Cedar Hill Farmers Market. Groundcovers, wildflowers, shrubs, and more will be available at each market. Adding native plants provides habitat in our urban environments for birds and other wildlife.

6. Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center – Plants for Birds Sale

   9:14 am Comments Off on Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center – Plants for Birds Sale

   Plants for Birds: Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center will be offering Texas native plants at the local Cedar Hill Farmers Market. Groundcovers, wildflowers, shrubs, and more will be available at each market. Adding native plants provides habitat in our urban environments for birds and other wildlife.

7. Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center – Plants for Birds Sale

   9:14 am Comments Off on Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center – Plants for Birds Sale

   Plants for Birds: Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center will be offering Texas native plants at the local Cedar Hill Farmers Market. Groundcovers, wildflowers, shrubs, and more will be available at each market. Adding native plants provides habitat in our urban environments for birds and other wildlife.

8. Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center – Plants for Birds Sale

   9:14 am Comments Off on Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center – Plants for Birds Sale

   Plants for Birds: Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center will be offering Texas native plants at the local Cedar Hill Farmers Market. Groundcovers, wildflowers, shrubs, and more will be available at each market. Adding native plants provides habitat in our urban environments for birds and other wildlife.

9. Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center – Plants for Birds Sale

   9:14 am Comments Off on Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center – Plants for Birds Sale

   Plants for Birds: Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center will be offering Texas native plants at the local Cedar Hill Farmers Market. Groundcovers, wildflowers, shrubs, and more will be available at each market. Adding native plants provides habitat in our urban environments for birds and other wildlife.

10. Virtual Nature Talk: Plant Adaptations to Heat and Drought

    August 3, 2021 9:58 am Comments Off on Virtual Nature Talk: Plant Adaptations to Heat and Drought

    Tune in to hear Park Naturalist, Jewell Lee Cozort, talk about how the plants in the park have adapted to heat and drought.

    Registration is necessary to be emailed login information.