Texas Native Plant Week: Edible Natives Walk & Talk

Date/Time: Saturday, October 25, 1pm-2pm
Meeting Location: Wildflower Center Courtyard Spring
Key Speakers: Andrea Delong-Amaya, Director of Horticulture
Topics discussed: Identifying edible native plants
Rain plan: If we need to cancel due to inclement weather, we will notify the public via social media

Background: On June 16, 2009, Governor Perry signed a bill into law that recognizes the third week in October as Texas Native Plant Week. The legislation seeks to recognize the role of native plants in conservation efforts and to create incentive for schools to teach children about the importance of native plants. The Native Plant Society of Texas teamed with State Rep. Donna Howard of Austin to present the bill, which was passed unanimously in both houses.

To mark the annual Texas Native Plant Week, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center of The University of Texas at Austin, the National Wildlife Federation, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Native Plant Society of Texas are encouraging the public to learn more about our amazing Texas native plants.