Virtual. Register to attend. Fee - $20 Insectaries are fascinating gardens – in bloom much of the time, and alive with some of nature’s most interesting creatures! Organic gardeners depend on beneficial insects as one of our front-line defenses against pest species. Yet how do we invite them to choose our gardens as their home... Read More →

Virtual The Texas Waters Specialist study group will be having a discussion session on Monday, June 19 covering Ch. 6 – "The Role and Function of Wetlands and Estuarine Systems" and Ch. 8 - "Human Caused Instruments of Watershed Change" Topics that we’ll be discussing include: What functions do wetlands perform? How do wetlands affect... Read More →

In-Person, REGISTRATION is required. Dragonflies are very easy to photograph if you know a little bit about their behavior. Join esteemed nature photographer, Kathy Adams Clark, for this class at the Indiangrass Preserve. You’ll need a camera with a telephoto lens in the 300-500mm range. The weather could be warm so dress accordingly.  Wear appropriate... Read More →

Virtual. Register to Attend. Fee - $20 In this presentation, Ms. Lauren Simpson showcases her front yard transformation to a thriving and diverse pollinator garden. She introduces our pollinators and their needs, showcases a wide variety of prairie plants that help pollinator plants thrive, and shares management techniques to welcome pollinators into any garden. (At... Read More →

Virtual (Zoom Link) Presented by the Native Plant Society of Texas - Austin Chapter A lot has changed since fossil records indicate that clumsy beetles began spreading pollen as they ate their way from one flower to another. After 150 million years, the dynamics of pollination are still a work in progress. By offering nectar... Read More →