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Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve
The Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve is a 501c (3) non-profit organization in Warren Texas, about 45 miles north of Beaumont and was created by the late Geraldine Watson, one of the activists who worked to create the Big Thicket National Preserve. This website of the Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve is open to the public for viewing. Contents are posted by a group of volunteers at the preserve.
The Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve has many rare and endangered species of native plants, including seven species of orchids, four of the five types of carnivorous plants native to North America, and ten species of ferns. Geraldine Watson had discovered a site that exhibited almost all of the plant communities for which the Big Thicket is famous. She purchased it and worked to restore it to its original condition.
The preserve is open to the public at no charge and guided tours may be arranged (281-421-2469). Read more about the Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve by clicking the About tab to link to a Google document about the Preserve.
Maps are on www.watsonpreserve.org and link to google map of approximate GPS location of the preserve. 
Photo of Chapman's Orchid by Pauline Singleton
Latest Activity
Pauline Singleton posted a blog postSpecies List for Mushroom Walk Held June 28, 2014
From David and Patricia LewisWatson Preserve Mushroom Walk, June 28, 2014Agaricus auricolor…See More
Photos
Bee Tour
by Pauline Singleton Added October 8, 2014 at 10:03pm
2014 Activities
by Pauline Singleton Added September 30, 2014 at 10:46pm
Dragonflies & Damselflies
by Sergio Henao Added October 13, 2013 at 10:28pm
Ferns
by Sergio Henao Added August 2, 2013 at 11:09pm
Paige at Watson
by Sue Singletary Added July 27, 2013 at 7:21pm
Geraldine Watson lecturing students
by Verne Lehmberg Added July 27, 2013 at 12:35pm
Mushroom Walk 2013
by Pauline Singleton Added June 4, 2013 at 9:05pm
Butterfies
by Sergio Henao Added February 5, 2013 at 7:50pm
Wildflower Walk 9-29-12
by Pauline Singleton Added September 30, 2012 at 9:36pm
Wildflower-Butterfly Walk August 11, 2012
by Pauline Singleton Added August 12, 2012 at 4:36pm
Remembering Geraldine
by Pauline Singleton Added August 5, 2012 at 3:17pm
Trees & Shrubs
by Pauline Singleton Added August 3, 2012 at 5:39pm
Blog Posts
Species List for Mushroom Walk Held June 28, 2014
Posted by Pauline Singleton on September 3, 2014 at 9:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
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Summer 2013
Posted by Pauline Singleton on November 3, 2013 at 6:34pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I can't believe the summer of 2013 is history. It was an eventful summer. In addition to events mentioned earlier, a youth group from Triumphant Lutheran Church in San Antonio under the supervision of Youth Pastor Chris St. Clair came out on July 26 and spent several hours helping us out. We are very grateful to them for their assistance. We are also very grateful to the staff of the National Park Service for putting them in touch with us.
Joe Liggio again led a wildflower walk to…
Continue Species List from David Lewis from June Mushroom Walk
Posted by Pauline Singleton on October 7, 2013 at 8:47pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
GSMS species list, Watson Rare Plant Preserve, Lake Hyatt, TX
Mushroom walk, June 1, 2013
Amanita bisporigera…
Continue Mushroom Hunt
Posted by Pauline Singleton on June 4, 2013 at 10:26pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Twenty-something people gathered at Watson Preserve on June 1 to brave the heat and search for mushrooms. All levels of skill were represented, from beginners to experienced mycologists. David and Pat Lewis did a great job of leading the activities. We hope they will do it again There is no better way to learn more about fungi than to go into the field with an expert. I have posted a few photos and will try to add a few more as I get time. If David gives me a list of species found, I…
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About
Donations
Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve is a 501c3 charitable corporation, and donations, while never a requirement for a visit, are always welcome and are tax-deductible.
If you would like to make a donation to support the preserve, and would like for your donation to be tax deductible, pay by check, with the check made out to Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve, and send to Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve, PO Box 533, Warren, TX 77664.
If you wish to confirm our status with the IRS, our EIN is 80-0316780.
Events & Links
Board of Directors Meetings
The next regular meeting of the Board of Directors will be Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 2:00 pm in Houston, at I-Hop at Washington & I-10.
Workdays:
Saturday, February 7, 2015. 9:00 am. Preparations for the prescribed burn. We will have 2 or 3 weedeaters, if someone could help man them!
Sunday, February 8, 2015 9:00 am. Prescribed burn, if the weather permits!
Events:
Bird Walk Feb. 7, 8:00 am. Led by Meredith Wilson. This will precede the work day for final preparations for the prescribed burn.
Saturday, Aprill 11 , 2015 9:00am Wildflower walk with Joe Liggio.
Saturday May 23, 2015 9:00 am Wildflower Walk with Joe Liggio.
Saturday June 13, at 9:00 am. Wildflower Walk with Joe Liggio
Saturday, June 27, 2015. David and Patricia Lewis will again lead a Mushroom Walk. Starts at 10:00 am.
Saturday August 8, 2015 9:00 am Wildflower Walk led by Joe Liggio
Watch this space in the 48 hours preceding the event. If anything should happen (such as illness, or a hurricane, God forbid) to cause cancellation, we will notify you HERE.
For more information about events, call 281-421-2469 or email pollytx1@gmail.com.
LINKS:
Big Thicket Association
Big Thicket National Preserve
Butterfly Enthusiasts of East Texas
Gulf States Mycological Society, Inc.
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