AT23-324 Wild Plants Unlimited!, Fredericksburg

Event Title: Wild Plants Unlimited!

VMS-AT: AT: Hill Country Chapter Other Approved Training (Enter AT#, Class Title as posted, Location, and Presenter)
Comments: AT23-324 Wild Plants Unlimited!, Fredericksburg , Presenter: Stephen Bishop and Constance Weaver (AT=4h max)

Event Date: 10/12/2023
Event Time: 9:00a-1:00p

Event Summary:
Join Texas Master Naturalists Constance Weaver and Stephen Bishop and examine examples of the many uses of native plants by the First Peoples.

Event Description:
Join Texas Master Naturalists Constance Weaver and Stephen Bishop and examine examples of the many uses of native plants by the First Peoples. The class will be 2h, followed by a 2h hike to learn about the habitat of those plants.

The First People of Enchanted Rock lived here for thousands of years. How did they use the many useful plants in the area?

Come learn about the trees, vines, shrubs and many other important plants and why these are protected today in the State Natural Area.

Join Texas Master Naturalists Constance Weaver and Stephen Bishop and examine examples of the many uses of native plants by the First Peoples:

• Cordage making from plant fiber
• Mats and coil baskets
• Friction fire technology
• Food preparation
• Hafting stone tools

This program includes a demonstration of basic cordage making using plants sourced outside the park on private lands.

There will be an optional 3 mile hike for an additional 2hrs of AT starting at 11:00 am that will proceed along Sandy Creek then head north past Buzzards Roost and then West behind Freshman Mountain and the Big Dome returning to the start via the Echo Canyon trail. Many of the trees, shrubs, vines and forbs featured in the presentation will be observed along the way. The hike will be of moderate difficulty with slight change of elevation but with some areas of climbing up and over loose rocks and some boulders. Water and good hiking shoes are required.

Cost: This event is free with the purchase of a day pass or overnight camping permit. These can be reserved at TexasStateParks.ReserveAmerica.com. Adults 13+ are $8/person; children 12 and younger are free.

Register @:
Stephen Bishop
tierrarounder@gmail.com
(830) 685-3636

Event Location:
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
16710 Ranch Rd. 965
Fredericksburg , TX 78624, Texas

Meet in the Day-Use Area (near Kona Ice)

Presenters:
Constance Weaver
Stephen Bishop

Contact Information:
Stephen Bishop
tierrarounder@gmail.com
(830) 685-3636

Organization Website:
https://tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/enchanted-rock/wild-plants-unlimited

Sponsoring Organization:
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department