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AT24-413 Sparse Undergrowth and Lack of Plant Diversity, Boerne NPSOT

November 5 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Free

Event 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

Details

Date:
November 5
Time:
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
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Website:
https://www.npsot.org/chapters/boerne/

Organizer

NPSOT Boerne
Email
boerne-chapter@npsot.org
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Venue

Herff Farm, Boerne
33 Herff Rd
Boerne, TX 78006 United States
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Phone
830-249-4616
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