July 2023 Newsletter

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Garden Hosts Texas Plant Conservation Conference to Advance Protection of Threatened Native Plants

July 5, 2023

Texas is home to more than 400 species of plants at risk of extinction, including 163 considered “critically imperiled” within the state, according to data from Texas Parks & Wildlife. The Garden is committed to protecting the rare plants of Texas. This sort of work requires the cooperation of scientists, state and federal agencies, land owners and members of the public. To coordinate their efforts and exchange information on research progress and best practices, the Garden is hosting the 2023 Texas Plant Conservation Conference Aug. 14 and 15.

Eriocaulon koernickianum or small-heded pipewort. Photo by Don Hunter

Tales from the Conservation Trenches : Saving the Small-headed Pipewort

July 7, 2023

A well-known issue in global conservation efforts could be described as the Panda Problem. Programs that promote the protection of large, well-known mammals raise more funds than programs for smaller, less “charismatic” species. Yet even the smallest, nondescript species are part of the big picture of life on this planet–and deserve protection.

Woodblock print of magnolia flower by Laura Post. Copyright Laura Post.

Capture the Beauty of the Natural World through Printmaking with Plants

July 7, 2023

Many people appreciate books as doors to other worlds, treasuries of knowledge and archives of human thought. But books can be more than the words or images reproduced on their pages–they can themselves be works of art. The cover, the pages, the binding, even the paper itself can be an expression of creativity. Fort Worth artist and printmaker Laura Post will share ideas and processes for creating one-of-a-kind books inspired by the flowers, trees and shrubs of the Botanic Garden in summer at a two-day workshop on Aug. 11 and 12.

Tis the Season for Dehydration: Watering During a Heatwave

July 6, 2023

It’s officially summer time in Texas, meaning every day brings hotter and hotter temperatures. But humans aren’t the only ones who suffer in the heat—our plants feel it, too. The good news: it’s not hard to create a garden that is water efficient.

A group of small school children with teacher on field trip in nature, learning science.

Garden Education Team Supports Fourth-Grade Teachers with New Interactive STEM Program

July 10, 2023

The education team is putting the final touches on a new STEM initiative starting in September and aimed at helping fourth-grade teachers meet state standards for energy, organisms and environments. The program, funded by a generous grant from the Sid Richardson Foundation, combines professional development workshops, field trips and peer support.

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