[{"id":3680,"date":"2025-12-22T15:43:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T21:43:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/?page_id=3680"},"modified":"2026-01-12T14:16:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T20:16:37","slug":"pollinator-gardens","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/pollinator-gardens\/","title":{"rendered":"Pollinator Gardens"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.tamu.edu\/pollinators-for-texas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pollinators for Texas Project<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-29a1e918 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/txmn.tamu.edu\/pollinators-for-texas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2026\/01\/H-E-B-Pollinator-Project-Header-Pt-2-1-1024x334.png ,https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2026\/01\/H-E-B-Pollinator-Project-Header-Pt-2-1.png 780w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2026\/01\/H-E-B-Pollinator-Project-Header-Pt-2-1.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2026\/01\/H-E-B-Pollinator-Project-Header-Pt-2-1-1024x334.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-3731\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" title=\"H-E-B-Pollinator-Project-Header-Pt-2-1\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourtexasourfuture.com\/\">HEBs Our Texas Our Future<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gT_b282N_u4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">News Articles<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tpwd.texas.gov\/newsmedia\/releases\/?req=20241028a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">East Texas Banner<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newschannel6now.com\/2024\/10\/29\/tmn-program-partners-with-h-e-b-pollinators-texas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KJAS<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">We are excited to announce our participation in the Pollinators for Texas initiative! Our chapter project was selected to receive financial support to enhance native pollinator conservation in our area! Our project, the Buzz and Bloom Sensory Garden,&nbsp;&nbsp;will provide critical pollinator habitat while serving as a hands-on learning space for children and community members. Located adjacent to Kingdom Roots Academy and the Jasper community garden, the garden will include immersive sensory features, interpretive signage, and conservation programming,&nbsp;making a lasting impact on pollinator conservation. A big thank you to H-E-B for their generous support in this initiative and collaboration with the Texas Master Naturalist Program. Together, we\u2019re working to safeguard and enhance native pollinator populations across Texas! For more information about Pollinators for Texas visit the website at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/:\/\/txmn.tamu.edu\/pollinators-for-texas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pollinators for Texas<\/a> or<br>#TexasMasterNaturalist #OurTexasOurFuture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f221bfd0 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location 1: Harvest Church of Southeast Texas<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location 2: To Be Announced<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-2623fbde\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Jasper County Native Plants<br>&amp; The Pollinators They Support<\/h2><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\">The following are native plants found in deep Southeast Texas along with the various pollinating animals they support. These plants are well suited for our environment and climate.<br>Click here to download in PDF format &#8211;&gt; <a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/Pollinator-Plant-List.pdf\">Pollinator Plant List<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Wildflowers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d05cb3ef wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-grid uagb-block-21a1dd8e alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-grid uagb-block-c82dafd2\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Butterfly Milkweed, Asclepias tuberosa<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monarch Butterfly, Danaus plexippus: host and nectar<br>Queen Butterfly, host and nectar<br>Gray Hairstreak Butterfly, host and nectar<br>Pipevine Swallowtail, nectar<br>Zebra Swallowtail, nectar<br>Palamedes Swallowtail, nectar<br>Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, nectar<br>Black Swallowtail, nectar<br>Spicebush Swallowtail, nectar<br>Eastern Giant Swallowtail, nectar<br>Painted Lady Butterfly, nectar<br>Native Solitary Bees, nectar and pollen<br>American Bumblebee, nectar and pollen<br>Dark Flower Scarab, pollen and nectar<br>Bloom Time: May-September<br>Bloom Color: Orange<br>Duration: Perennial<br>Water Use: Low<br>Light Requirement: Sun<br>Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist<br>Drought Tolerance: High<br>Soil Description: Prefers well-drained sandy soils. Tolerates drought.<br>Availability: Monarch Watch has flats of 32 plugs for $181 shipped only in April but<br>preorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" fetchpriority=\"low\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/ButterflyMilkweed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/ButterflyMilkweed.jpg 768w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/ButterflyMilkweed-338x450.jpg 338w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Redring Milkweed, Asclepias variegata<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monarch Butterfly, Danaus plexippus: host and nectar<br>Silvery Checkerspot, host and nectar<br>Gorgone Checkerspot, host and nectar<br>Monarch Butterfly, Danaus plexippus: nectar<br>Painted Lady, nectar<br>American Lady, nectar<br>Pipevine Swallowtail, nectar<br>Zebra Swallowtail, nectar<br>Palamedes Swallowtail, nectar<br>Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, nectar<br>Black Swallowtail, nectar<br>Spicebush Swallowtail, nectar<br>Eastern Giant Swallowtail, nectar<br>American Bumblebee, nectar and pollen<br>Native Solitary Bees, nectar and pollen<br>Dark Flower Scarab, pollen and nectar<br>Bloom Time: May-July<br>Bloom Color: White with Red Rings<br>Duration: Perennial<br>Water Use: Low<br>Light Requirement: Sun, Part Shade<br>Soil Moisture: Dry<br>Soil Description: Sandy to rocky.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Turk\u2019s Cap, Malvaviscus arboreus<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turk\u2019s-cap White-Skipper, host and nectar<br>Hummingbirds, Nectar<br>Bloom Time: May-November<br>Bloom Color: Red<br>Duration: Perennial<br>Water Use: Medium<br>Light Requirement: Part Shade, Shade<br>Soil Moisture: Dry to Moist<br>Soil Description: Sandy, loamy, clay, and limestone soils. Moist, well-drained, woodland<br>soils best.<br>Conditions Comments: Drought tolerant. Prefers partially shady sites. Under<br>cultivation, Turk\u2019s Cap will adapt to and thrive in many different sites, including full sun<br>and heavy soil, though unremitting sun will cause its leaves to become rougher, smaller,<br>darker, and puckered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" fetchpriority=\"low\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/TurksCap-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/TurksCap-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/TurksCap-338x450.jpg 338w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/TurksCap-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/TurksCap-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/TurksCap-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Indian Blanket, Gaillardia pulchella<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monarch Butterfly, Danaus plexippus: nectar<br>Duskywings, nectar<br>Little Yellow, nectar<br>Fiery Skipper, nectar<br>Pearl Crescent, nectar<br>American Bumblebee, nectar and pollen<br>Native Solitary Bees, nectar and pollen<br>Bloom Time: May-August<br>Bloom Color: Red and Yellow<br>Duration: Annual<br>Water Use: Medium<br>Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade<br>Soil Moisture: Dry<br>Soil pH: Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)<br>Soil Description: Sandy or calcareous soils, often disturbed places, mostly in<br>grasslands or open places.<br>Conditions Comments: Indian blanket is a major wildflower of the prairies and<br>meadows. It reseeds readily and is easy to grow; good drainage is the only<br>requirement. Rich soils will produce large, floppy plants with few flowers. Indian blanket<br>is very easy to grow and is commonly used in roadside &amp; meadow plantings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" fetchpriority=\"low\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/IndianBlanket-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/IndianBlanket-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/IndianBlanket-338x450.jpg 338w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/IndianBlanket-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/IndianBlanket-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/IndianBlanket-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Cucumberleaf Sunflower, Helianthus debilis<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silvery Checkerspot, host and nectar<br>Gorgone Checkerspot, host and nectar<br>Rustic Sphinx Moth, host and nectar<br>Monarch Butterfly, Danaus plexippus: nectar<br>Painted Lady, nectar<br>American Lady, nectar<br>Pipevine Swallowtail, nectar<br>Zebra Swallowtail, nectar<br>Palamedes Swallowtail, nectar<br>Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, nectar<br>Black Swallowtail, nectar<br>Spicebush Swallowtail, nectar<br>Eastern Giant Swallowtail, nectar<br>Native Solitary Bees, nectar and pollen<br>Bloom Time: April-November<br>Bloom Color: Yellow<br>Duration: Annual<br>Water Use: Medium<br>Light Requirement: Sun<br>Soil Description: Sandy soils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Sweet Goldenrod, Solidago odora<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silvery Checkerspot, nectar<br>Gorgone Checkerspot, nectar<br>American Bumblebee, nectar and pollen<br>Native Solitary Bees, nectar and pollen<br>Bloom Time: July-October<br>Bloom Color: Yellow<br>Duration: Perennial<br>Light Requirement: Sun<br>Soil Moisture: Moist<br>Soil pH: Acidic (pH&lt;6.8)<br>Soil Description: Average to poor, sandy soils.<br>Recommended: One of the last blooms of the season for bees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" fetchpriority=\"low\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/SweetGoldenrod.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/SweetGoldenrod.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/SweetGoldenrod-338x450.jpeg 338w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Prairie Blazing Star, Liatris pycnostachya<br>Sharp Blazing Star, Liatris acidota<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bleeding Flower Moth, Schinia sanguinea, host and nectar<br>Monarch Butterfly, Danaus plexippus: nectar<br>Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, nectar<br>Eastern Giant Swallowtail, nectar<br>Pipevine Swallowtail, nectar<br>Spicebush Swallowtail, nectar<br>Palamedes Swallowtail, nectar<br>Long-tailed Skipper, nectar<br>Dorantes Longtail, nectar<br>Cloudless Sulphur, nectar<br>American Bumblebee, nectar and pollen<br>Native Solitary Bees, nectar and pollen<br>Bloom Time: July-September<br>Bloom Color: Purple<br>Duration: Perennial<br>Water Use: Medium<br>Light Requirement: Sun<br>Soil Moisture: Dry , Moist<br>Soil pH: Acidic (pH&lt;6.8)<br>CaCO3 Tolerance: Low<br>Drought Tolerance: High<br>Heat Tolerant: yes<br>Soil Description: Moist, well-drained soils. Rocky, Sandy, Sandy Loam, preferably of<br>poor quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" fetchpriority=\"low\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/PrairieBlazingStar.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/PrairieBlazingStar.jpg 768w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/PrairieBlazingStar-338x450.jpg 338w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Wild Bergamont, Monarda fistulosa<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Morning Glory Plum Moth, host and nectar<br>Monarch Butterfly, Danaus plexippus: nectar<br>Sphinx Moths, nectar<br>American Bumblebee, nectar and pollen<br>Sweat Bees, Pollen and nectar<br>Native Solitary Bees, nectar and pollen<br>Feather-Legged Scoliid Wasps, nectar<br>Blue-Winged Scoliid Wasps, nectar<br>Bloom Time: April-June<br>Bloom Color: Purple<br>Duration: Perennial<br>Water Use: Medium<br>Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade<br>Soil Moisture: Dry , Moist<br>Soil pH: Alkaline (pH&gt;7.2) , Acidic (pH&lt;6.8) , Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)<br>Soil Description: Thrives in a wide range of soils, from acid to lime to rich to poor to<br>sand to clay. Less tolerant of flooding, but can take it in the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" fetchpriority=\"low\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/WildBergamot.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/WildBergamot.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/WildBergamot-338x450.jpeg 338w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Black-eyed Susan, Rudbeckia hirta<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silvery Checkerspot, host and nectar<br>Gorgone Checkerspot, host and nectar<br>Wavy-lined Emerald Moth, host and nectar<br>Monarch Butterfly, Danaus plexippus: nectar<br>American Lady, nectar<br>Painted Lady, nectar<br>Native Solitary Bees, nectar and pollen<br>Bloom Time: June-October<br>Bloom Color: Yellow<br>Duration: Annual, Perennial, Biennial<br>Water Use: Medium<br>Light Requirement: Sun<br>Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist<br>Soil pH: Acidic (pH&lt;6.8)<br>Soil Description: Moist to dry, well-drained soils.<br>Conditions Comments: May bloom longer with some afternoon shade. Black-eyed<br>Susan can become aggressive if given too perfect an environment and not enough<br>competition.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Calico Aster, Symphyotrichum lateriflorum<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pearl Crescent, host and nectar<br>Silvery Checkerspot, host and nectar<br>Isabella Tiger moth, host and nectar<br>Monarch, nectar<br>American Bumblebee, nectar and pollen<br>Miner Bees, nectar and pollen<br>Sweat Bees, nectar and pollen<br>Feather-Legged Scoliid Wasps, nectar<br>Blue-Winged Scoliid Wasps, nectar<br>Bloom Time: August-October<br>Bloom Color: White, Purple<br>Duration: Perennial<br>Light Requirement: Sun<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Purple Coneflower, Echinacea purpurea<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wavy-lined Emerald Moth, host and nectar<br>Silvery Checkerspot Butterfly, host and nectar<br>Hummingbirds, Nectar<br>Monarch, nectar<br>Painted Lady, nectar<br>Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, nectar<br>Gulf Fritillary, nectar<br>Variegated Fritillary, nectar<br>American Lady, nectar<br>Native Solitary Bees, nectar and pollen<br>Bloom time: April-September<br>Bloom Color: Pink to Purple<br>Duration: Perennial<br>Light Requirement: Sun to partial shade<br>Soil Moisture: Well-drained sandy or richer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" fetchpriority=\"low\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/PurpleConeflower-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/PurpleConeflower-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/PurpleConeflower-338x450.jpg 338w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/PurpleConeflower-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/PurpleConeflower-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/PurpleConeflower-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Coral Bean, Erythrina herbacea<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hummingbirds, nectar<br>American Bumblebee, nectar and pollen<br>Bloom Time: March-November<br>Bloom Color: Red<br>Duration: Perennial<br>Water Use: Medium<br>Light Requirement: Sun, Part Shade<br>Soil Moisture: Dry<br>Soil Description: Sandy soils. Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay,<br>Acid-based, Calcareous<br>Conditions Comments: Trim dead stem tips after new growth emerges in spring when<br>frost damage becomes evident. Be careful of spines on the stems. The top often<br>freezes back in winter but return with vigor in the spring from underground, tuberous<br>root stumps. The seed pods split open to reveal bright red seeds, providing visual<br>interest long after flowering. The seeds are highly toxic if ingested.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Finger False Dragonhead, Physostegia digitalis<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hummingbirds, nectar<br>Monarch, nectar<br>Painted Lady, nectar<br>Spicebush Swallowtail, nectar<br>Pipevine Swallowtail, nectar<br>Black Swallowtail, nectar<br>Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, nectar<br>Palamedes Swallowtail, nectar<br>Zebra Swallowtail, nectar<br>Eastern Giant Swallowtail, nectar<br>Long-tailed Skipper, nectar<br>Fiery Skipper, nectar<br>Silver-spotted Skipper, nectar<br>Tropical Checkered Skipper, nectar<br>Horace\u2019s Duskywings,nectar<br>Gulf Fritillary, nectar<br>Variegated Fritillary, nectar<br>American Bumblebee, nectar and pollen<br>Native Solitary Bees, nectar and pollen<br>Duration: Perennial<br>Bloom Time: May-August<br>Bloom Color: Pink, Purple<br>Light Requirement: Full Sun to Part Shade<br>Soil Description: Sandy, moist soils.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Eastern Bluestar, Amsonia tabernaemontana<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hummingbirds, nectar<br>Snowberry Clearwing, Host and nectar<br>Tersa Sphinx, nectar<br>Walnut Sphinx, nectar<br>Virginia Creeper Sphinx, nectar<br>Pawpaw Sphinx, nectar<br>Blinded Sphinx, nectar<br>Banded Sphinx, nectar<br>Pandorus Sphinx, nectar<br>Rustic Sphinx, nectar<br>Carolina Sphinx, nectar<br>Carpenter Bees, pollen and nectar<br>Duration: Perennial<br>Bloom Time: March-May<br>Bloom Color: Blue, Purple<br>Light Requirement: Part Shade<br>Soil Moisture: Wet<br>Soil Description: Wet to moist, sandy soils.<br>Conditions Comments: This species should be cut back after flowering.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-grid uagb-block-77e8200c\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Green Antelopehorns Milkweed, Asclepias viridis<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monarch Butterfly, Danaus plexippus: host and nectar<br>Dark Flower Scarab, pollen and nectar<br>Silvery Checkerspot, host and nectar<br>Gorgone Checkerspot, host and nectar<br>Monarch Butterfly, Danaus plexippus: nectar<br>Painted Lady, nectar<br>American Lady, nectar<br>Pipevine Swallowtail, nectar<br>Zebra Swallowtail, nectar<br>Palamedes Swallowtail, nectar<br>Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, nectar<br>Black Swallowtail, nectar<br>Spicebush Swallowtail, nectar<br>Eastern Giant Swallowtail, nectar<br>American Bumblebee, nectar and pollen<br>Native Solitary Bees, nectar and pollen<br>Bloom Time: April-September<br>Bloom Color: White<br>Duration: Perennial<br>Water Use: Low<br>Light Requirement: Sun<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" fetchpriority=\"low\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/GreenAntelopehorns.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/GreenAntelopehorns.jpg 768w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/GreenAntelopehorns-338x450.jpg 338w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Clasping milkweed, Asclepias amplexicaulis<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monarch Butterfly, Danaus plexippus: host and nectar<br>Silvery Checkerspot, host and nectar<br>Gorgone Checkerspot, host and nectar<br>Monarch Butterfly, Danaus plexippus: nectar<br>Painted Lady, nectar<br>American Lady, nectar<br>Pipevine Swallowtail, nectar<br>Zebra Swallowtail, nectar<br>Palamedes Swallowtail, nectar<br>Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, nectar<br>Black Swallowtail, nectar<br>Spicebush Swallowtail, nectar<br>Eastern Giant Swallowtail, nectar<br>American Bumblebee, nectar and pollen<br>Native Solitary Bees, nectar and pollen<br>Dark Flower Scarab, nectar and pollen<br>Bloom Time: May-August<br>Bloom Color: Pinkish Tan to Greenish Purple<br>Duration: Perennial<br>Water Use: Low<br>Light Requirement: Sun, Part Shade<br>Soil Moisture: Dry<br>Soil Description: Sandy to rocky.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Musky Mint, Hyptis alata<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monarch Butterfly, Danaus plexippus: nectar<br>American Bumblebee, nectar and pollen<br>Bloom Time: May-November<br>Bloom Color: White<br>Duration: Perennial<br>Water Use: Medium , High<br>Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade<br>Soil Moisture: Moist , Wet<br>Soil pH: Acidic (pH&lt;6.8) , Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)<br>Cold Tolerant: yes<br>Heat Tolerant: yes<br>Conditions Comments: This shrub mint usually grows in acidic, sandy soils<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Narrowleaf Sunflower, Helianthus angustifolius<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silvery Checkerspot, host and nectar<br>Gorgone Checkerspot, host and nectar<br>Monarch Butterfly, Danaus plexippus: nectar<br>Painted Lady, nectar<br>American Lady, nectar<br>Pipevine Swallowtail, nectar<br>Zebra Swallowtail, nectar<br>Palamedes Swallowtail, nectar<br>Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, nectar<br>Black Swallowtail, nectar<br>Spicebush Swallowtail, nectar<br>Eastern Giant Swallowtail, nectar<br>Native Solitary Bees, nectar and pollen<br>Bloom Time: July-October<br>Bloom Color: Yellow<br>Duration: Perennial<br>Water Use: Medium<br>Light Requirement: Part Shade<br>Soil Moisture: Wet<br>CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium<br>Soil Description: Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay, Acid-based<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Stiff-hair Sunflower, Helianthus hirsutus<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silvery Checkerspot, host and nectar<br>Gorgone Checkerspot, host and nectar<br>Rustic Sphinx Moth, host and nectar<br>Monarch Butterfly, Danaus plexippus: nectar<br>Painted Lady, nectar<br>American Lady, nectar<br>Pipevine Swallowtail, nectar<br>Zebra Swallowtail, nectar<br>Palamedes Swallowtail, nectar<br>Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, nectar<br>Black Swallowtail, nectar<br>Spicebush Swallowtail, nectar<br>Eastern Giant Swallowtail, nectar<br>Native Solitary Bees, nectar and pollen<br>Bloom Time: August-November<br>Bloom Color: Yellow<br>Duration: Perennial<br>Water Use: Medium<br>Light Requirement: Sun<br>Soil Description: Loam<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Golden Alexanders, Zizia aurea<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Black Swallowtail, host and nectar<br>Native Solidary Bees, nectar and pollen<br>Native beetles, nectar and pollen<br>Bloom Time: April-August<br>Bloom Color: Yellow<br>Duration: Perennial<br>Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade<br>Soil Moisture: Moist<br>Soil Description: Moist, sandy or sandy-clay soils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" fetchpriority=\"low\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/GoldenAlexanders.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/GoldenAlexanders.jpg 768w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/GoldenAlexanders-338x450.jpg 338w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Downy Lobelia, Lobelia puberula<br>Reverchon\u2019s Lobelia, Lobelia reverchonii<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pipevine Swallowtail, nectar<br>Long-tailed Skipper, nectar<br>Gulf Fritillary, nectar<br>Cloudless Sulphur, nectar<br>Bloom Time: August-November<br>Bloom Color: Blue<br>Duration: Perennial<br>Light Requirement: Sun to part shade<br>Soil Moisture: Moist<br>Soil Description: Well drained sandy or loamy, enjoys damp conditons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Spotted Horsemint, Monarda punctata<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Morning Glory Plum Moth, host and nectar<br>Monarch Butterfly, Danaus plexippus: nectar<br>Sphinx Moths, nectar<br>American Bumblebee, nectar<br>Sweat Bees, Pollen and nectar<br>Native Solitary Bees, nectar and pollen<br>Feather-Legged Scoliid Wasps, nectar<br>Blue-Winged Scoliid Wasps, nectar<br>Bloom Time: April-August<br>Bloom Color: White, Pink, Yellow, Green, Purple<br>Duration: Perennial<br>Water Use: Low<br>Light Requirement: Sun<br>Soil Moisture: Dry<br>Soil pH: Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)<br>Soil Description: Dry, sandy soils<br>Conditions Comments: Spotted Horsemint can become aggressive. It is noticeably<br>fragrant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" fetchpriority=\"low\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/SpottedHorsemintBeebalm.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/SpottedHorsemintBeebalm.jpg 768w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/SpottedHorsemintBeebalm-338x450.jpg 338w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Sanguine Purple Coneflower, Echinacea sanguinea<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wavy-lined Emerald Moth, host and nectar<br>Silvery Checkerspot Butterfly, host and nectar<br>Monarch, nectar<br>Painted Lady, nectar<br>Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, nectar<br>Gulf Fritillary, nectar<br>Variegated Fritillary, nectar<br>American Lady, nectar<br>Native Solitary Bees, nectar and pollen<br>Bloom time: April-June<br>Bloom Color: Pink<br>Duration: Perennial<br>Light Requirement: Sun to partial shade<br>Soil Moisture: Moist well-drained acidic, sandy<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Woodland Poppymallow, Callirhoe papaver<br>Winecup Mallow, Callirhoe involucrata<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Painted Lady, host and nectar<br>Gray Hairstreak Butterfly, host and nectar<br>Checkered Skipper, host and nectar<br>Pipevine Swallowtail, nectar<br>Native Solitary Bees, nectar and pollen<br>Duration: Perennial<br>Bloom Time: March-June<br>Bloom Color: Pink, Purple<br>Water Use: Medium<br>Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade<br>Soil Moisture: Dry , Moist<br>Soil Description: Well-drained, rocky or sandy soils. Clay, Clay Loam, Medium Loam,<br>Sandy Loam, Sandy, Gravelly, Calcareous, Acid-based.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Blue Mistflower, Conoclinium coelestinum<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clymene Moth, host and nectar<br>Three-lined Flower Moth, host and nectar<br>Monarch, nectar<br>Spicebush Swallowtail, nectar<br>Pipevine Swallowtail, nectar<br>Black Swallowtail, nectar<br>Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, nectar<br>Palamedes Swallowtail, nectar<br>Zebra Swallowtail, nectar<br>Long-tailed Skipper, nectar<br>Phaon Crescent, nectar<br>Gulf Fritillary, nectar<br>Native Solitary Bees, nectar and pollen<br>Duration: Perennial<br>Bloom Time: July-November<br>Bloom Color: Blue, Purple<br>Water Use: Medium<br>Light Requirement: Sun, Part Shade<br>Soil Moisture: Moist<br>Soil Description: Moist loam, sand, or clay.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Yarrow, Achillea millefolium<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Painted Lady, host and nectar<br>Solitary Native Bees, nectar and pollen<br>Duration: Perennial (evergreen foliage in our area)<br>Bloom Time: April-June<br>Bloom Color: White<br>Water Use: Medium<br>Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade<br>Soil Moisture: Dry<br>CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium<br>Drought Tolerance: High<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Shrubs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d05cb3ef wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-grid uagb-block-b680fc70 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-grid uagb-block-79d25ba5\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Swamp Rose Mallow, Hibiscus moscheutos<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hummingbirds, nectar<br>Gray Hairstreak Butterfly, host and nectar<br>Painted Lady Butterfly, host and nectar<br>Common Checkered Skipper, host and nectar<br>Tropical Checkered Skipper, host and nectar<br>Io Moth, host and nectar<br>Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, nectar<br>American Bumblebee, nectar and pollen<br>Native Solitary Bees, nectar and pollen<br>Native Beetles, nectar and pollen<br>Duration: Perennial<br>Bloom Time: June-August<br>Bloom Color: Solid pink or white with dark pink center<br>Water Use: High<br>Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade<br>Soil Moisture: Moist , Wet<br>Soil pH: Acidic (pH&lt;6.8)<br>Drought Tolerance: Low<br>Aquatic: yes<br>Soil Description: Moist to wet, slightly acidic soils.<br>Conditions Comments: Clumps of this hibiscus start to grow late in the season and<br>flower over a long period in late summer.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Wild Azalea, Rhododendron canescens<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Io Moth, host and nectar<br>Monarch Butterfly, Danaus plexippus: nectar<br>Pipevine Swallowtail, nectar<br>Zebra Swallowtail, nectar<br>Palamedes Swallowtail, nectar<br>Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, nectar<br>Black Swallowtail, nectar<br>Spicebush Swallowtail, nectar<br>Eastern Giant Swallowtail, nectar<br>Native Solitary Bees, nectar and pollen<br>Duration: Perennial<br>Bloom Time: March-May<br>Bloom Color: Pink<br>Water Use: Medium<br>Light Requirement: Part Shade<br>Soil Moisture: Moist but well drained.<br>Soil pH: Acidic (pH&lt;6.8)<br>Soil Description: Acid-based, Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam<br>Conditions Comments: This is the most common native azalea in the Southeast. In<br>optimum conditions, can form large colonies.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-grid uagb-block-6d78434e\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Pineland Hibiscus, Hibiscus aculeatus<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gray Hairstreak Butterfly, host and nectar<br>Painted Lady Butterfly, host and nectar<br>Common Checkered Skipper, host and nectar<br>Tropical Checkered Skipper, host and nectar<br>Pearly Wood-Nymph Moth, host and nectar<br>Io Moth, host and nectar<br>Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, nectar<br>American Bumblebee, nectar and pollen<br>Native Solitary Bees, nectar and pollen<br>Native Beetles, nectar and pollen<br>Duration: Perennial<br>Bloom Time: June-November<br>Bloom Color: Creamy yellowish white with deep, dark red center<br>Water Use: Medium<br>Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade<br>Soil Moisture: Moist<br>Soil pH: Acidic (pH&lt;6.8)<br>Cold Tolerant: yes<br>Heat Tolerant: yes<br>Soil Description: Sandy, Acid-based<br>Conditions Comments: Tolerates winter flooding<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Button Bush, Cephalanthus occidentalis<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monarch Butterfly, Danaus plexippus: nectar<br>Pipevine Swallowtail, nectar<br>Zebra Swallowtail, nectar<br>Palamedes Swallowtail, nectar<br>Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, nectar<br>Black Swallowtail, nectar<br>Spicebush Swallowtail, nectar<br>Eastern Giant Swallowtail, nectar<br>Gulf Fritillary, nectar<br>American Bumblebee, nectar and pollen<br>Duration: Perennial<br>Bloom Time: June-September<br>Bloom Color: White<br>Water Use: High<br>Light Requirement: Part Shade , Shade<br>Soil Moisture: Moist, Wet<br>Soil pH: Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)<br>Cold Tolerant: yes<br>Soil Description: Limestone-based, Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam,<br>Clay<br>Conditions Comments: Common buttonbush is a spreading, multi-branched shrub or<br>sometimes small tree with many branches (often crooked and leaning), irregular crown,<br>balls of white flowers resembling pincushions, and buttonlike balls of fruit. Buttonbush<br>is a handsome ornamental suited to wet soils and is also a honey plant. Ducks and<br>other water birds and shorebirds consume the seeds.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Hollow Joe-Pye Weed, Eutrochium fistulosum<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Duration: Perennial<br>Bloom Time: July-September<br>Bloom Color: Pink, Purple<br>Water Use: Medium to High<br>Light Requirement: Sun to Part Shade<br>Soil Moisture: Moist<br>Soil pH: Acidic (pH&lt;6.8)<br>Soil Description: Moist to wet soils.<br>Recommended: A Top Nectar Plant for Butterflies<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Trees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d05cb3ef wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-grid uagb-block-faab22f4 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-grid uagb-block-47f2d416\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Spicebush, Lindera benzoin<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spicebush Swallowtail, host and nectar<br>Palamedes Swallowtail, host and nectar<br>Native Solitary Bees, nectar and pollen<br>Native Beetles, nectar and pollen<br>Duration: Perennial<br>Bloom Time: April<br>Bloom Color: White to yellow<br>Water Use: Medium<br>Light Requirement: Sun, Part Shade , Shade<br>Soil Moisture: Moist, Wet<br>Soil Description: Moist, sandy, well-drained soils. Caliche type, Limestone-based,<br>Sandy Loam, Medium Loam<br>Conditions Comments: Spicebush is a fast-growing small tree up to 15 ft., useful in<br>moist, shady places. A small amount of sun yields a bush with better form and more<br>berries. There are no serious disease or insect problems.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Carolina Buckthorn, Frangula caroliniana<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Painted Lady, host and nectar<br>Gray Hairstreak, host and nectar<br>Spring Azure, host and nectar<br>American Snout, host and nectar<br>Native Solitary Bees, nectar and pollen<br>Duration: Perennial, but usually holds its leaves during winter in this area<br>Bloom Time: April-June<br>Bloom Color: White, Yellow, Green<br>Light Requirement: Part Shade<br>Soil Moisture: Moist<br>Soil Description: Moist, calcareous, rocky soils.<br>Conditions Comments: Carolina buckthorn is an understory plant that produces shiny<br>leaves. It stands attractively alone or it works as a specimen. Flowers are tiny but<br>attract many pollinators. Many bird species feed on the bright red fruit. By fall, the fruits<br>turn black. In light shade, Carolina buckthorn is airy and tiered, somewhat like the<br>flowering dogwoods. Three to four hours per day of sun are necessary. With more sun,<br>the plant tends to get dense and shrubby losing some of its charm. Seedlings are<br>produced in profusion.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>White Fringe Tree, Chionanthus virginicus<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rustic Sphinx Moth, host and nectar<br>Laurel Sphinx Moth, host and nectar<br>Duration: Perennial<br>Bloom Time: April-June<br>Bloom Color: Creamy white<br>Water Use: High<br>Light Requirement: Part Shade<br>Soil Moisture: Moist<br>CaCO3 Tolerance: None<br>Soil Description: Loose, moist, sandy soils.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-grid uagb-block-744af46e\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Red Buckeye, Aesculus pavia<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hummingbirds, nectar<br>Imperial Moth, host and nectar<br>Polyphemus moth, host and nectar<br>Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, nectar<br>Long-horned beetles, nectar and pollen<br>Duration: Perennial<br>Bloom Time: March-May<br>Bloom Color: Red<br>Water Use: Medium<br>Light Requirement: Part Shade<br>Soil Moisture: Moist<br>Soil pH: Acidic (pH&lt;6.8) , Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)<br>Drought Tolerance: Medium<br>Soil Description: Deep, well-drained sand, loam, clay.<br>Conditions Comments: Do not over-water. Too much water can lead to leaf spot<br>diseases. Does best if protected from afternoon sun.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Common Witch-hazel, Hamamelis virginiana<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spring Azure, host and nectar<br>Polyphemus moth, host and nectar<br>Mustard Sallow Moth, host and nectar<br>Figure-Seven Moth, host and nectar<br>Dagger Moths (20 species), host and nectar<br>Large-lace Border Moth, host and nectar<br>Definite Tussock Moth, host and nectar<br>Owlet Moths, nectar<br>Duration: Perennial<br>Bloom Time: September &#8211; December<br>Bloom Color: Orange, Yellow<br>Water Use: Medium<br>Light Requirement: Part Shade, Shade<br>Soil Moisture: Moist<br>Soil pH: Acidic (pH&lt;6.8)<br>Soil Description: Rich, well-drained soil. Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay<br>Loam, Clay, Acid-based, Calcareous<br>Conditions Comments: The long-lived witch hazel performs best on moister sites. It<br>tolerates wet soils, pollution, shade, and poor soil. Avoid extremely dry situations. Full<br>sun forms fuller, more symmetrical plants.<br>Recommended: Winter Blooms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" fetchpriority=\"low\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/CommonWitchHazel.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/CommonWitchHazel.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/CommonWitchHazel-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/CommonWitchHazel-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Flowering Dogwood, Cornus florida<br>Roughleaf Dogwood, Cornus drummondii<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Io Moth, host and nectar<br>Spring Azure, host and nectar<br>Solitary Native Bees, nectar and pollen<br>Duration: Perennial<br>Bloom Time: March-April<br>Bloom Color: White<br>Water Use: Low<br>Light Requirement: Part Shade , Shade<br>Soil Moisture: Moist<br>Soil pH: Acidic (pH&lt;6.8)<br>Cold Tolerant: yes<br>Soil Description: Rich, well-drained, acid soil. Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam,<br>Acid-based<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Vines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d05cb3ef wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-grid uagb-block-8d85e617 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-grid uagb-block-2cb10e7c\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Coral Honeysuckle, Lonicera sempervirens<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hummingbirds, nectar<br>Snowberry Clearwing Moth, host<br>Spring Azure Butterfly, host<br>Pipevine Swallowtail, nectar<br>Duration: Perennial but leaves are evergreen<br>Bloom Time: March-June<br>Bloom Color: Red<br>Water Use: Medium<br>Light Requirement: Sun, Part Shade<br>Soil Moisture: Moist<br>Cold Tolerant: yes<br>Soil Description: Various soils, but rich preferred. Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam,<br>Clay Loam, Clay, Caliche type. Both lime and acidic OK.<br>Conditions Comments: Coral honeysuckle requires light, good air circulation, and<br>adequate drainage to prevent powdery mildew. Some structural assistance may be<br>necessary to help it begin climbing. Flowers best when given more sun. Tolerates poor<br>drainage for short periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" fetchpriority=\"low\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/CoralHoneysuckle.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/CoralHoneysuckle.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/CoralHoneysuckle-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/CoralHoneysuckle-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/12\/CoralHoneysuckle-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-grid uagb-block-b934c046\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 We are excited to announce our participation in the Pollinators for Texas initiative! Our chapter project was selected to receive financial support to enhance native pollinator conservation in our area! Our project, the Buzz and Bloom Sensory Garden,\u00a0\u00a0will provide critical pollinator habitat while serving as a hands-on learning space for children and community members. Located adjacent to Kingdom Roots Academy and the Jasper community garden, the garden will include immersive sensory features, interpretive signage, and conservation programming,\u00a0making a lasting impact on pollinator conservation. A big thank you to H-E-B for their generous support in this initiative and collaboration with the Texas Master Naturalist Program. Together, we\u2019re working to safeguard and enhance native pollinator populations across Texas! For more information about Pollinators for Texas visit the website at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/:\/\/txmn.tamu.edu\/pollinators-for-texas\/\">Pollinators for Texas<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0#TexasMasterNaturalist #OurTexasOurFuture.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1186,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"full-width-content"},"class_list":["post-3680","page","type-page","status-publish","entry","has-post-thumbnail"],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"archive":false,"gform-image-choice-sm":false,"gform-image-choice-md":false,"gform-image-choice-lg":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Daniel White","author_link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/author\/danielwhite\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"\u00a0 We are excited to announce our participation in the Pollinators for Texas initiative! Our chapter project was selected to receive financial support to enhance native pollinator conservation in our area! Our project, the Buzz and Bloom Sensory Garden,\u00a0\u00a0will provide critical pollinator habitat while serving as a hands-on learning space for children and community members.&hellip;","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P7ak1g-Xm","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3680","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1186"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3680"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3680\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3680"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":1385,"date":"2020-06-11T15:55:40","date_gmt":"2020-06-11T15:55:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/?page_id=1385"},"modified":"2024-12-17T21:48:24","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T03:48:24","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/about-us\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What is a Master Naturalist?<\/strong> We are a group of well-informed volunteers who provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within our communities for the State of Texas.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where do members of the Longleaf Ridge Chapter live?<\/strong> Generally in the Jasper\/Newton County Area, but may include members from surrounding counties.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What&#8217;s it like to be a member of this chapter?<\/strong> To start off, you will complete a 40 hour class to become a Master Naturalist. Once you&#8217;ve done that, you&#8217;ll only need 8 hours of Advanced Training and 40 Service Hours per year. While it sounds like a lot, most members end up with more hours than needed because we don&#8217;t only work toward our intended purpose, we have fun! Your training can involve classes for what you are most passionate about. Your service hours will be spent alongside people who want to learn about nature or enjoy working outdoors. We are surrounded by lakes and tall pines. Each month we post our events, check out our<br><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/events\/\">Events Calendar<\/a> <br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How do I join?<\/strong> Please <a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/contact-us\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1424\">contact us<\/a> or come to one of our meetings every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6pm currently being held in the fellowship hall of St. Michael&#8217;s Catholic Church on highway 190 west of Jasper. You will need to complete a class to become an official member and to represent the Texas Master Naturalists, but guests are welcome to participate in outings and learn with us until a class is available. Our meetings include presentations by our members and local experts, so feel free to join us!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1354,"featured_media":0,"parent":1373,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"class_list":["post-1385","page","type-page","status-publish","entry"],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"archive":false,"gform-image-choice-sm":false,"gform-image-choice-md":false,"gform-image-choice-lg":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Dana Arroway","author_link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/author\/huckleberry\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":null,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P7ak1g-ml","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1385","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1354"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1385"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1385\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1373"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1385"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":1424,"date":"2020-06-11T15:55:28","date_gmt":"2020-06-11T15:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/?page_id=1424"},"modified":"2025-12-14T10:13:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T16:13:27","slug":"contact-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/about-us\/contact-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Contact Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Facebook:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are currently running a private group on facebook, if you are a member of our chapter and have not joined, or if you would like more information about what we do, please follow the link below and request to join.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/196451348395608\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/196451348395608<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may contact us directly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caitlin Gallegos<br>Jasper County Extension Agent<br>(409) 384-3721<br><a href=\"mailto:jasper-tx@tamu.edu\">jasper-tx@tamu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Facebook: We are currently running a private group on facebook, if you are a member of our chapter and have not joined, or if you would like more information about&#8230; <span class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/about-us\/contact-us\/\">Read More &rarr;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1354,"featured_media":0,"parent":1373,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"class_list":["post-1424","page","type-page","status-publish","entry"],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"archive":false,"gform-image-choice-sm":false,"gform-image-choice-md":false,"gform-image-choice-lg":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Dana Arroway","author_link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/author\/huckleberry\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Facebook: We are currently running a private group on facebook, if you are a member of our chapter and have not joined, or if you would like more information about... Read More &rarr;","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P7ak1g-mY","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1424","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1354"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1424"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1424\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1373"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1424"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":1415,"date":"2020-06-09T15:52:16","date_gmt":"2020-06-09T15:52:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/?page_id=1415"},"modified":"2024-12-17T21:43:20","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T03:43:20","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1354,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"class_list":["post-1415","page","type-page","status-publish","entry"],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"archive":false,"gform-image-choice-sm":false,"gform-image-choice-md":false,"gform-image-choice-lg":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Dana Arroway","author_link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/author\/huckleberry\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":null,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P7ak1g-mP","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1415","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1354"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1415"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1415\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1415"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":1373,"date":"2020-05-29T21:55:15","date_gmt":"2020-05-29T21:55:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/?page_id=1373"},"modified":"2024-12-17T21:48:09","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T03:48:09","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Longleaf Ridge Master Naturalist chapter of Texas Master Naturalists is located in one of the most heavily wooded areas of East Texas, surrounded by 3 lakes: Lake Sam Rayburn, Toledo Bend, and Dam B (aka Lake Steinhagen).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is just a few miles north of the Big Thicket National Preserve. The wild Neches River is the western boundary of Jasper County, and the Sabine River is the eastern edge of Newton County. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the lakes, our area offers lots of public places where naturalists can explore: Martin Dies Jr. State Park (Texas Parks &amp; Wildlife Dept.), two national forests (Angelina &amp; Sabine, United States Forest Service), E.O. Siecke State Forest (Texas Forest Service), three rivers (Angelina, Neches, &amp; Sabine), numerous Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) parks, Sandy Creek Park (City of Jasper, TX), Big Thicket National Preserve (National Park Service), Watson Preserve (west of the Big Thicket), and the Trail Between The Lakes (TBTL, Sierra Club).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2019\/01\/longleaf-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Longleaf in Candle Stage\" class=\"wp-image-481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2019\/01\/longleaf-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2019\/01\/longleaf-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2019\/01\/longleaf.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A longleaf pine (<em>pinus palustris<\/em>) in the candle stage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Longleaf pine (<em>Pinus palustris<\/em>) is native to the southeastern United States, found primarily from Virginia to Florida and reaching westward. Jasper and Newton counties are on the westernmost edge of that range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Longleaf pines are slow growing and adapted to a fire ecology. A longleaf pine seedling may spend several years in the grass stage, where the needles look like a dark green clump of grass no more than a foot tall. Historically, whenever fire wiped out competing brush species, the fire-resistant seedlings would break dormancy and grow rapidly until they dominated the forest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the 20th century, logging removed much of the old growth longleaf pines and timber managers replanted with faster growing species of southern pine. However, longleaf pine forests are host to many rare and endangered species of flora and fauna. The longleaf pine ecosystem is known as a fire climax community. Several organizations and timber management companies are working to restore longleaf pines in their native range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read more about longleaf pine savanna restoration at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.srs.fs.usda.gov\/pubs\/20672\">USDA Forest Service\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"176\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2020\/04\/Master-Naturalist-logo_large-300x176-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1288\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on our statewide organization, visit the main <a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.tamu.edu\">Texas Master Naturalist Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Texas Master Naturalist\u2122 organization is sponsored by and funded by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension Service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilifeextension.tamu.edu\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2020\/05\/TAMAgEXTmaroon-300x111.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1376\" style=\"width:194px;height:72px\" width=\"194\" height=\"72\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2020\/05\/TAMAgEXTmaroon-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2020\/05\/TAMAgEXTmaroon-768x285.png 768w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2020\/05\/TAMAgEXTmaroon.png 839w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 194px) 100vw, 194px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tpwd.state.tx.us\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2020\/05\/tpwd_lbo_logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1374\" style=\"width:155px;height:101px\" width=\"155\" height=\"101\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Longleaf Ridge Master Naturalist chapter of Texas Master Naturalists is located in one of the most heavily wooded areas of East Texas, surrounded by 3 lakes: Lake Sam Rayburn,&#8230; <span class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/about-us\/\">Read More &rarr;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1310,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":5,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"class_list":["post-1373","page","type-page","status-publish","entry","has-post-thumbnail"],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"archive":false,"gform-image-choice-sm":false,"gform-image-choice-md":false,"gform-image-choice-lg":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Laura Clark","author_link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/author\/lauraclark\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"The Longleaf Ridge Master Naturalist chapter of Texas Master Naturalists is located in one of the most heavily wooded areas of East Texas, surrounded by 3 lakes: Lake Sam Rayburn,... 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Go to these <a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/instructions-for-mdjsp-volunteers\/\">Instructions<\/a> to learn how.<\/p>\n<p>Other opportunities are announced via email, or monitor our <a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/events\/\">Event Calendar<\/a> for upcoming events. \u00a0A list of ongoing opportunities are listed below. Ask about joining them when you attend the monthly meeting. You can also find a volunteer opportunity you are interested in doing and get it approved for service! Anyone can attend our board meetings which are held the Thursday before regular monthly meetings to find out more about what&#8217;s going on, or present a new idea for a project. Watch the <a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/events\/\">Event Calendar<\/a> for the time and place.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Citizen Science<\/strong>: Document observations for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inaturalist.org\">iNaturalist<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ebird.org\/home\">eBird<\/a>. If we are out hiking or working in the yard and just happen to see and document an observation that we upload, that wouldn\u2019t count \u2014 that would be casual or incidental. But if we plan an outing, dedicate the time to actually looking for what we want to document, put an effort into getting a picture of it, and then actually upload our data, that time would count, even if we\u2019re by ourselves.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Head Start<\/strong>:\u00a0Volunteers present nature programs to preschoolers on Wednesday mornings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Outreach<\/strong>:\u00a0Activities like manning an LRMN booth at some event, such as the Azalea Festival and Butterfly Festival, and hours spent preparing outreach materials.<\/p>\n<p>Birding Classic\/Big Sit: \u00a0Longleaf Ridge forms as team each year to participate in the <a href=\"https:\/\/tpwd.texas.gov\/events\/great-texas-birding-classic\"><b>Great Texas Birding Classic<\/b><\/a>\u00a0held during May. The team identifies and records all bird species observed from the observation deck at Martin Dies Jr., State Park.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/feederwatch.org\"><b>Project Feederwatch<\/b><\/a>:\u00a0Starts 2nd Saturday in November for 21 Weeks.\u00a0Join the project (it costs $18 for an instructional kit). Identify birds at your feeder for two consecutive days each week, record species counts, and upload all data to the website.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/birdcount.org\">Great Backyard Bird Count<\/a>: Held for four days each February. There is no cost, but you must create a Cornell Lab Account to report your data.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nestwatch.org\"><b>Nestwatch<\/b><\/a>: \u00a0Become a certified nestwatcher by taking a quiz, locate nests, monitor according to protocol, and upload data to the website.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Keep Jasper Beautiful<\/strong> offers several opportunities for service. The Great American Trashoff is held each year in April. LRMN volunteers can assist the Master Gardeners in their cleanup of the two miles they have adopted on on Highway 2799. LRMN has quarterly cleanups at the Big Thicket&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/xp3NP9CJXj65CVp49\">McQueen&#8217;s Landing<\/a>. Also, if you find a public place that&#8217;s trashed out and you want to clean it up, just take before and after pictures and submit them to the Board to get service hours.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Martin Dies, Jr. State Park posts opportunities for volunteers which you can access online. Go to these Instructions to learn how. Other opportunities are announced via email, or monitor our&#8230; <span class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/members-area\/find-an-opportunity\/\">Read More &rarr;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1067,"featured_media":0,"parent":13,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"class_list":["post-453","page","type-page","status-publish","entry"],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"archive":false,"gform-image-choice-sm":false,"gform-image-choice-md":false,"gform-image-choice-lg":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"lorihorne","author_link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/author\/lorihorne\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Martin Dies, Jr. State Park posts opportunities for volunteers which you can access online. 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Nature Center may be the only category with opportunities actually listed).<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Click on the opportunity that you wish to sign up for (Special Events, Nature Center, Park Host).<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>When the opportunity is displayed, click on &#8216;Schedule&#8217;.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Page through the schedule until you find the date that you want.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Once you find the date, click on it and a thank you screen will appear.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>From that screen you can return to sign up for another date or return to the Volunteer Dashboard or LOGOUT.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Once approved for the date and opportunity, you will receive an email confirmation.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Go to the TPWD Volunteer page. Click on &#8216;LOGIN&#8217; On the log in screen, enter your Master Naturalist name and password (the same one you use to report service hours)&#8230;. <span class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/members-area\/find-an-opportunity\/instructions-for-mdjsp-volunteers\/\">Read More &rarr;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1067,"featured_media":0,"parent":453,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"class_list":["post-498","page","type-page","status-publish","entry"],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"archive":false,"gform-image-choice-sm":false,"gform-image-choice-md":false,"gform-image-choice-lg":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"lorihorne","author_link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/author\/lorihorne\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Go to the TPWD Volunteer page. 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There is an instructional &#8220;Cheat Sheet&#8221; and video on this page with instructions to assist you. Hours must be recorded within 45 days of service.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Log into the State Volunteer Management System (VMS) using your TMN user ID and password. There is an instructional &#8220;Cheat Sheet&#8221; and video on this page with instructions to assist&#8230; <span class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/members-area\/report-service-hours\/\">Read More &rarr;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1067,"featured_media":0,"parent":13,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"class_list":["post-451","page","type-page","status-publish","entry"],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"archive":false,"gform-image-choice-sm":false,"gform-image-choice-md":false,"gform-image-choice-lg":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"lorihorne","author_link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/author\/lorihorne\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Log into the State Volunteer Management System (VMS) using your TMN user ID and password. 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class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2026\/04\/2026-1st-quarter-LRMN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1978\" height=\"2560\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2026\/04\/2026-1st-quarter-LRMN-cover-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2026\/04\/2026-1st-quarter-LRMN-cover-scaled.jpg 1978w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2026\/04\/2026-1st-quarter-LRMN-cover-348x450.jpg 348w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2026\/04\/2026-1st-quarter-LRMN-cover-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2026\/04\/2026-1st-quarter-LRMN-cover-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2026\/04\/2026-1st-quarter-LRMN-cover-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2026\/04\/2026-1st-quarter-LRMN-cover-1583x2048.jpg 1583w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1978px) 100vw, 1978px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2026 1st Quarter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"971\" height=\"1255\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/08\/2025-1st-quarter-LRMN-cover.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/08\/2025-1st-quarter-LRMN-cover.png 971w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/08\/2025-1st-quarter-LRMN-cover-348x450.png 348w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/08\/2025-1st-quarter-LRMN-cover-792x1024.png 792w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/08\/2025-1st-quarter-LRMN-cover-768x993.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 971px) 100vw, 971px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2025 1st Quarter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/08\/2025-2nd-quarter-LRMN-cover-792x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/08\/2025-2nd-quarter-LRMN-cover-792x1024.png 792w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/08\/2025-2nd-quarter-LRMN-cover-348x450.png 348w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/08\/2025-2nd-quarter-LRMN-cover-768x993.png 768w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/08\/2025-2nd-quarter-LRMN-cover.png 971w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2025 2nd Quarter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/09\/2025-3rd-quarter-LRMN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/09\/2025-3rd-quarter-LRMN-cover-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/09\/2025-3rd-quarter-LRMN-cover-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/09\/2025-3rd-quarter-LRMN-cover-348x450.jpg 348w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/09\/2025-3rd-quarter-LRMN-cover-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/09\/2025-3rd-quarter-LRMN-cover-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/09\/2025-3rd-quarter-LRMN-cover-1583x2048.jpg 1583w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/09\/2025-3rd-quarter-LRMN-cover-scaled.jpg 1978w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2025 3rd Quarter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2026\/01\/2025-4th-quarter-LRMN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"718\" height=\"911\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-from-2026-01-19-21-33-21.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-from-2026-01-19-21-33-21.png 718w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-from-2026-01-19-21-33-21-355x450.png 355w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2025 4th Quarter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2024\/01\/2023-December-LRMN-compressed.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"821\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2024\/01\/2023-Dec-Messenger-Frontpage-821x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2024\/01\/2023-Dec-Messenger-Frontpage-821x1024.jpg 821w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2024\/01\/2023-Dec-Messenger-Frontpage-361x450.jpg 361w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2024\/01\/2023-Dec-Messenger-Frontpage-768x958.jpg 768w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2024\/01\/2023-Dec-Messenger-Frontpage.jpg 883w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 821px) 100vw, 821px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Winter 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2024\/06\/2024-April-LRMN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2024\/06\/2024-April-LRMN-coverpage-791x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3474\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:266px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2024\/06\/2024-April-LRMN-coverpage-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2024\/06\/2024-April-LRMN-coverpage-347x450.png 347w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2024\/06\/2024-April-LRMN-coverpage-768x995.png 768w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2024\/06\/2024-April-LRMN-coverpage.png 1006w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">  2024 1st Quarter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2024\/09\/2024-August-LRMN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"765\" height=\"990\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2024\/09\/2024-August-LRMN.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2024\/09\/2024-August-LRMN.jpg 765w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2024\/09\/2024-August-LRMN-348x450.jpg 348w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">     2024 3rd Quarter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/01\/2024-4th-Quarter-LRMN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/01\/2024-4th-Quarter-LRMN-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/01\/2024-4th-Quarter-LRMN-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/01\/2024-4th-Quarter-LRMN-348x450.jpg 348w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/01\/2024-4th-Quarter-LRMN-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/01\/2024-4th-Quarter-LRMN.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2024 4th Quarter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>2022<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2023\/10\/2023-September-LRMN-compressed.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2023\/10\/2023-September-LRMN-Newsletter.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fall 2023<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2022\/06\/Longleaf-Ridge-TMN-Chapter-Summer-2022-Newsletter.pdf\">Summer 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>2020<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2020\/04\/LRMN-Newsletter-April-2020.pdf\">April 2020<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2020\/03\/LRMN-Newsletter-March-2020.pdf\">March 2020<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2020\/02\/LRMN-Newsletter-February-2020.pdf\">February 2020<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2020\/01\/LRMNnewsletter-jan-2020.pdf\">January 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>2019<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2020\/01\/LRMN-Newsletter-December-2019.pdf\">December 2019<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2019\/12\/LRMN-Newsletter-November-2019.pdf\">November 2019<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2019\/11\/LRMN-Newsletter-October-2019.pdf\">October 2019<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2019\/10\/LRMN-Newsletter-September-2019.pdf\">September 2019<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2019\/09\/LRMN-Newsletter-August-2019.pdf\">August 2019<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2019\/08\/LRMN-Newsletter-July-2019.pdf\">July 2019<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2019\/07\/LRMN-Newsletter-June-2019.pdf\">June 2019<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2019\/06\/LRMN-Newsletter-May-2019.pdf\">May 2019<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2019\/05\/LRMN-Newsletter-April-2019.pdf\">April 2019<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2019\/04\/LRMN-Newsletter-March-2019.pdf\">March 2019<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2019\/03\/LRMN-Newsletter-February-2019.pdf\">February 2019<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2019\/02\/LRMN-Newsletter-January-2019.pdf\">January 2019<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>2018<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2018\/12\/LRMN-Newsletter-November-2018-2.pdf\">November 2018<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2018\/11\/LRMN-Newsletter-October-2018.pdf\">October 2018<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2018\/11\/LRMN-Newsletter-September-2018.pdf\">September 2018<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2018\/11\/LRMN-Newsletter-August-2018-2.pdf\">August 2018<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2018\/11\/LRMN-Newsletter-July-2018.pdf\">July 2018<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2018\/11\/LRMN-Newsletter-June-2018.pdf\">June 2018<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2018\/11\/LRMN-Newsletter-May-2018.pdf\">May 2018<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2018\/11\/LRMN-Newsletter-April-2018.pdf\">April 2018<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2018\/06\/LRMN-Newsletter-March-2018.pdf\">March 2018<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2018\/06\/LRMN-Newsletter-Feb-2018-1.pdf\">February 2018<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2018\/02\/LRMN-Newsletter-Jan-2018.pdf\">January 2018<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p 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Members"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"879\" height=\"951\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2024\/01\/Keith.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3401\" style=\"width:274px;height:260px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2024\/01\/Keith.jpg 879w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2024\/01\/Keith-416x450.jpg 416w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2024\/01\/Keith-768x831.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 879px) 100vw, 879px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Keith Stephens &#8211; President &amp; Field Trip Coordinator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"381\" height=\"897\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2024\/01\/Fred.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3402\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.42342342342342343;width:111px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2024\/01\/Fred.jpg 381w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2024\/01\/Fred-191x450.jpg 191w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 381px) 100vw, 381px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fred Lyons &#8211; Treasurer &amp; Birding Trip Coordinator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"1032\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/llr\/files\/2025\/01\/tammy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3589\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover;width:229px;height:auto\" 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