Dr. Jyotsna Sharma, who is an Associate Professor at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX, is leading conservation research projects at Watson Native Plant Preserve since 2012. The focus of her…
Blog Dr. Jyotsna Sharma, who is an Associate Professor at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX, is leading conservation research projects at Watson Native Plant Preserve since 2012. The focus of her lab’s… 1 Like May Bloom ScheduleContinuing from April | New for May |
Dwarf Sundew Drosera… |
Continuing from March | New for April |
Pale Pitcher Plant Sarracenia… |
We had a wonderful turnout for our wildflower walk on April 27. Our thanks to Joe Liggio who led the tour, and to Jim Willis, who had cold water waiting at the end of our hike.
We are…
Blog April 27 Wildflower Tour 1 LikeRegular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve
January 8, 2021…
Blog Highlights of Minutes January 2021 Board of Directors Meeting 1 LikeWithout the knowledge or consent of the Board of Directors of Watson Preserve, someone put some campaign posters for one of the presidential candidates on trees on Watson Preserve.
We are a…
Blog No Campaign Posters on the Preserve, Please 2 Likes We're Losing our Redbay TreesI have some very bad news. It concerns two of our most common but easily-overlooked shrubs/small trees: the redbay (Persea borbonia) and sassafras (Sassafras albidum). …
Blog We're Losing our Redbay Trees 3 Likes Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve in the SummerThis first time I saw the Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve was in August. Although it was a typical upper Gulf Coast summer day, I was extremely happy to brave the heat and humidity, for a field…
Blog Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve in the Summer 1 LikeWelcome to
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Birding Hike Cancelled
Saturday, November 9th at 9:00 am We will look for birds to add to eBird and enjoy the outdoors.
Bring your binoculars.
Mushroom Walk
Saturday, November 16th at 9:30 David Lewis and volunteers will help look for fungi. David will teach us about collecting and identifying mushrooms.
As always, stay on the trails and collect only specimens for identification purposes.
Volunteer Workday
November 16th 1:00 pm
We will be clearing near the boardwalks using weed-eaters to prepare for the prescribed burn. Bring your cordless weed-eater and safety equipment. We will provide water and snacks.
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