Spring Symposium

Native Plant Spring Symposium – Habitat Conservation, Citizen by Citizen
Saturday, February 23, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Hosted by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center & Native Plant Society of Texas

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and the Native Plant Society of Texas will review habitat preservation, plant conservation and invasive species management programs in Texas, exploring resources that can make a positive difference toward ecological sustainability in your region. Our Spring Symposium will include a plenary session followed by in-depth afternoon breakout sessions.

Online Registration. Early registration: $65 per person; after February 11, $75 per person.

At a glance

7:30 am - Registration

8 am - Greetings

8:15 am - Invasives of Texas & State Overview - Dr. Damon Waitt

9 am - Wildlife Austin! Keeping Austin Wild Through Community Wildlife Habitat Conservation - Alice Nance

10 am - Understanding Beneficial Insects - Kim Peoples Bacon

11 am - Plant Conservation In Texas - Flo Oxley

Noon to 1 pm - Lunch

Concurrent Breakout Sessions #1: 1 pm to 2:45 pm

Native Alternatives to Invsasives - Judy Walther

Larval Plants for Your Landscape - Bill Lindemann

Plant Propagation Basics w/ Native Plants - Sean Watson

Wildscape Habitat Design - Kelly Bender

Concurrent Breakout Sessions #2: 3 pm to 4:45 pm

Native Alternatives to Invsasives - Judy Walther

Riparian Restoration - Rufus Stevens

Plant Propagation Basics w/ Native Plants - Sean Watson

Wildscape Habitat Design - Kelly Bender