AT24-206 Hybrid, Ferdinand Lindheimer: From Political Exile to “Father of Texas Botany”, San Antonio

Event/Webinar Title: Hybrid, Ferdinand Lindheimer:  From Political Exile to “Father of Texas Botany”, San Antonio

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Comments: AT24-206 Hybrid, Ferdinand Lindheimer:  From Political Exile to “Father of Texas Botany”, Bexar Audubon Society of San Antonio (BAS) Monthly meeting, Presenter: Betty Keese (AT=1.5h)

Event Date: 5/22/2024

Event Time: 6:30p-8:00p webinar
6:00p-8:00p in person

Event Summary:
It is the fascinating story not only of a botanist, but a soldier, farmer, newspaper editor, publisher, and Comal County’s Superintendent of Instruction as well as its first Justice of the Peace

Event Description:
Bexar Audubon Society of San Antonio (BAS) Monthly Meeting

Of special interest are the native plant species discovered by Ferdinand Lindheimer.  These plants continue to help ecologically minded folks create areas that thrive in harmony with nature. Lindheimer’s contributions to botanical knowledge spread well beyond the state borders to collections housed in institutions worldwide.  Ms. Keese will discuss how Lindheimer transitioned from being a classically educated teacher in Germany to become an itinerant plant collector later known as the “Father of Texas Botany.”  It is the fascinating story not only of a botanist, but a soldier, farmer, newspaper editor, publisher, and Comal County’s Superintendent of Instruction as well as its first Justice of the Peace.

About the presenter: Betty Keese is a Comal County Master Gardener and Master Naturalist who moved back to Texas with her military spouse for the last time in 2010 and retired from her paying job as an education specialist at Ft. Sam Houston in 2015.  She now enjoys working as a volunteer, especially with children.  While still missing the shore birds found in her hometown of Corpus Christi, she has learned to appreciate the diversity of flora and fauna in South Central Texas.

Cost: No cost

Register:
If you plan to attend the meeting in person at Alamo Colleges District, 2222 N. Alamo Street, San Antonio, TX 78215, please pre-register and sign up at:
https://bexaraudubon.org/3174-2/?sheet_id=140

Do not need to pre-register for zoom.
In your zoom app use the following to join the Zoom Meeting at 6:30p
Meeting ID: 827 0210 1171
Passcode: 872908

Presenter: Betty Keese

Event Location:
In person starts at 6:00p at Alamo Colleges District, 2222 N. Alamo Street, San Antonio, TX 78215.  Please see above to pre-register

Contact Information:
BexarAudubonSociety@bexaraudubon.org

Organization Website:
https://bexaraudubon.org

Sponsoring Organization:
Bexar Audubon
https://bexaraudubon.org/meetings-events/