Presentation: Wildflowers of Texas by Michael Eason

Come hear from Michael Eason, author of the newly released “Wildflowers of Texas” as he talks about the wonders of Texas’ favorite flora. The presentation will be followed by a book signing at the Wildflower Center Gift Store.

This event is free with admission. Admission is always free for members!

Once again, spring has returned to Texas–and so have the wildflowers! With their arrival comes a new addition to the bestselling Timber Press Field Guide series. This compact guide will help hikers and flower enthusiasts of all ages find and identify 1,200 wildflowers from the panhandle to the coastal bend.

The species profiles include color photographs, common and Latin names, definitive descriptions, and thorough notes on habitat and range. The book offers up-to-date information on Texas’s floral ecology, conservation, and viewing tips.

About the Author:

Michael Eason works in the private sector as a conservation botanist for Texas Flora, a Facebook group devoted to plant identification in Texas and adjacent states in Mexico. He performs botanical inventories and rare plant surveys on private and public lands, primarily in the Chihuahuan Desert ecoregion. Previously, he served as the plant conservation coordinator for the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Michael holds a bachelor’s degree in botany from Texas State University and is working on a master’s degree at Sul Ross State University.