Join a panel of horticulture and conservation experts as they explore the importance of drawing on the prairie legacy of America to inspire a “prairie citizenry” to use new native landscapes to connect with our tallgrass past while also building a better future for all. Panel: Carol Davit, Executive Director, Missouri Prairie Foundation Francisco J.... Read More →
To help sustain our country’s rich ethnobotanical heritage, Kelly Kindscher, professor in environmental studies and senior scientist at the Kansas Biological Survey at the University of Kansas, will discuss conservation of prairie plants used by Native Americans in the Great Plains – from Texas to Canada – for food, medicine, and craft. In addition, Katy Prairie Conservancy... Read More →
Join the Garden’s in-house experts on the horticulture team for a day of learning about soil, plants, trees, water, and more. In addition to lectures from four Garden experts – covering lessons learned around the Garden, new trends in horticulture, tropical plants, and planting for wildlife – participants will enjoy opportunities to socialize with presenters... Read More →
October 22, 2022 10:00AM Name Protect our Pollinators Description Join us to learn all about Budburst, a community science project where researchers, educators, and community scientists work together to answer critical ecological research questions by studying the timing of seasonal change in plants, as well as how they affect important pollinators. During this workshop,... Read More →
Join us to learn about Budburst, a community science project where researchers, educators, and community scientists work together to answer critical ecological research questions by studying the timing of seasonal change in plants, as well as how they affect important pollinators. During this workshop, you will learn how the Houston Botanic Garden will support... Read More →
Join ecologist Dr. Scott Solomon for a discussion of the many ways that insects interact with plants, from adversarial enemies to essential partners. We'll consider their negative impacts on plants and people through their roles as pests, parasites, and vectors of disease, as well as their many beneficial roles as pollinators, seed dispersers, and pest managers. You'll gain insights into the fascinating lives and... Read More →
