AT24-359 NPSOT: F12 Weston Ranch, Cibolo

Event Title: NPSOT: F12 Weston Ranch, Cibolo

VMS-AT: AT: Native Plant Society of Texas (Enter AT#, Class Title as posted, Name of NPSOT Chapter, and Presenter)

Comments: AT24-359 NPSOT: F12 Weston Ranch, Cibolo, Presenter:
Matt Wagner, (AT=2h)

Event Date: 10/11/2024
Event Time: 1:30p-3:30p

Event Summary: Tour the Weston Ranch with mixed habitat of both Blackland Prairie and Edwards Plateau plants

Event Description: The Weston Ranch Foundation is the vision of Caroline and Grainger Weston who created this 4,200 acre preserve in a series of acquisitions over 50 years. The Foundation preserves a mixed habitat with examples of both Blackland Prairie and Edwards Plateau plants. Texas Lutheran University has led a multi-year research project of the site’s plant community. Representatives of the Foundation will explain the on-going restoration planning process so far. The Weston Ranch Foundation is working with the NRCS to prepare long-term phasing restoration plan. They have received LIP and EQIP grants to restore Blackland Prairie.

Links: https://www.westonranchfoundation.org/

Field Trip Leaders: Matt Wagner
Difficulty: Moderate; varied terrain, unimproved trails; Rough terrain footwear required.
Wheelchair/ADA Accessible: No
Facilities: No
Other: Carpooling recommended

Note: Transportation may involve carpooling. No Facilities

Cost: Free, included in NPSOT Registration

Register @:  For Registration Options see website: https://www.npsot.org/our-work/symposium/registration-options/

In Person 3 Day Registration: https://nativeplantsocietyoftexas.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/nativeplantsocietyoftexas/event.jsp?event=2266&

Event Location:

Weston Ranch
6445 Green Valley Rd
Cibolo, TX 78108

Presenter:  Matt Wagner

Contact Information: [email protected]

Organization Website:
https://www.npsot.org

Sponsoring Organization: Native Plant Society of Texas