Tag: Wildscape Project

Here and There

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by Catherine Johnson

The last few months have been busy with ice storms, native plant nursery tours and work at our chapter’s Milam  Wildscape.

The tour guides Mandy and Brandon taught us about wholesale plant operations and we were able to view many beautiful Texas native plants.  The interest in using natives in landscaping is increasing and both businesses are expanding. 

Trip to Joss Nursery

Volunteers at our Wildscape have been working to prepare for upcoming educational programs and tours.  Hope to see you there.

Wildscape Work

Thank you to Gary Johnson for driving us to Native Texas Nursery and to Patricia Coombs for taking pictures at Joss Nursery.

Wildscape Cleanup Day

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by Carolyn Henderson

The El Camino Real Texas Master Naturalist Wildscape at the Bird and Bee Farm was a beehive of activity Saturday afternoon. Quite a few members from the still-in-training to the very experienced showed up to prepare the place for the coming spring bloom and take stock of the damage from the ice storm.

Pruning in progress

Damage was minimal – just the archway – but the plants were in need of haircuts and pruning. Plenty were on hand to get it done. But some has been left for those who couldn’t be there Saturday. The next workday is planned for March. 

One Last Wildscape Trip for 2022

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by Catherine Johnson

We made one last trip to the Milam Wildscape after the freeze.

Evergreens Wax Myrtle, Gardenia, Sumac, and Iceplant looked pretty with the Fall colors.  We accidentally trapped a cow in a fenced area but were able to free it without letting the sheep or Scruffy the donkey out! 

Kim planted blue Salvia and Rock Rose, and Rosie started a Bluebonnet patch. Mexican Plum and Arroya Sweetwood are the next additions. 

The Boy Scouts have installed bee houses and plan to construct a grape arbor. 

Come visit in the Spring when baby plants and Mason bees emerge and Nature’s cycle starts all over again.

That’s a Wrap for Nature Days!

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by Catherine Johnson

Over the course of four Saturdays this November, 88 people attended Nature Days.  Thank you, Bird and Bee Farm, for the space to reach out to support those interested in benefiting natural resources and areas. 

Donna, Kim, Janice, Alan, Debra, Dorothy, Gene, Cindy, Don, Cindy, Patricia, and Rosie were volunteers for the final Saturday. Enjoy these photos of some of our visitors and Chapter members on this beautiful day.

Third Nature Day: More of the Same

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by Catherine Johnson

The third Saturday of Nature Days was rainy and cold.

Handing out plants

Guests arrived from Heidenheimer, San Antonio and Boerne and they toured the Wildscape.  Carolyn staffed the tables and discussed nature topics while Rosie helped with handing out plants and children’s gifts. 

Happy visitors with their goodies.

All the visitors plan to come back to visit in the spring.

It was chilly, but it warmed our hearts to share the bounty of nature with others.

This Saturday is the last of Nature Days for the year.  Great weather is predicted!  We should have Fall Asters, seeds, native plants, and nature gifts to share. Come visit us and let us know how your garden is doing!