Native Plants
National Organizations Directory
As a service to the public, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center collects information on native plant societies, conservation groups, governmental agencies, botanical gardens, arboreta, and other plant-related organizations throughout North America. Click here to add your organization to the directory. Affiliates are organizations that partner with the Wildflower Center to encourage the preservation and use of native plants in different regions of the country.
Valley Proud Environmental Council
Address: 513 E. Jackson, Suite 304
Harlingen, TX 78550
Region: Southeast
Phone: 956
Fax: 412-8004
Web: www.valleyproud.org
Organization Scope: State/Regional
Organization Type: Citizen Action Group
Services this organization provides
- Work on restoration projects
- Natural habitat management
- Provide educational programming
- Membership program
Native Plant Focus: Yes, we are supporters of "Native Plants" and our publications are supportive of these types of planting only for the South Texas area.
Publications: “A Guide for Selecting and Planting Native Ground Cover, Wild Flowers, Shrubs and Trees on South Padre Island and in the Laguna Madre Area” (Second Edition 2004) “A Guide for Selecting and Planting Native Cacti, Groundcovers, Shrubs, Trees, Vines and Wil
Description: The mission of the Valley Proud Environmental Council, a 501(c)3 non-profit Corporation, is to preserve the natural beauty and environment of the Lower Rio Grand Valley of Texas and Mexico by forging partnerships between grassroots organizations and the public and private sectors to improve the quality of life, to enhance economic development and tourism, and to conserve public and natural resources through education and public awareness activities, including those that encourage reforestation, proper waste management and responsible behavior by all those who live and visit here.
Last Update: 2004-11-23
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