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AT24-413 Sparse Undergrowth and Lack of Plant Diversity, Boerne NPSOT
November 5 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
FreeEvent Title: Sparse Undergrowth and Lack of Plant Diversity, Boerne NPSOT
VMS-AT: AT: Native Plant Society of Texas (Enter AT#, Class Title as posted, Name of NPSOT Chapter, and Presenter)
Comments: AT24-413, Sparse Undergrowth and Lack of Plant Diversity, Boerne Chapter, Presenters: Rufus Stephens, Jan Wrede (AT=1.0)
Event Date: 11/5/2024
Event Time: 7:00p-8:00p
Event Summary:
Using a variety of contemporary photographs, the Presenters will lead discussion on common causes of sparse undergrowth and/or lack of plant diversity throughout the Hill Country that led to an imbalance in watersheds, soil erosion, and reduction of shelter for animals.
Event Description:
Interested parties are invited to submit photographs of Texas Hill Country areas with sparse undergrowth and/or lack of plant diversity. These will be used in discussions to restore these problem areas. Photo submissions a limited to a maximum of five, must include a general or specific location where photo was taken and the name of submitter. Submissions must emailed no later than October 28th to boerne-chapter@NPSOT.org, Attention: Pamela Bransford.
About the presenters: Rufus is one of the founders of the Texas Master Naturalist Program and is a Certified Wildlife Biologist and educator. Jan is an environmental educator and writer. They are co-authors of the new edition of “Land Stewardship for Birds: A Guide for Central Texas”. In addition, Jan is author of “Trees, Shrubs, and Vines of the Texas Hill Country”.
Monthly NPSOT meeting Boerne Chapter
Chapter Meeting – 6:00pm – Social Time; 6:45pm – Chapter Announcements, followed by the Speaker
Cost: No cost
Register @: No registration needed
Event Location:
Hunke Gathering Hall at Herff Farm
33 Herff Rd.
Boerne, Texas 78006
Presenters: Rufus Stephens, Jan Wrede
Contact Information: Bill Magner 305-509-0941 or
wmagner@yahoo.com
Organization Website: https://www.npsot.org/chapters/boerne/
Sponsoring Organization:
Boerne Chapter, Native Plant Society of Texas