Oregon Recreation Report (4) May 25, 2009
Two nature trails wind through a coast range forest, providing visitors with a one-mile walk upriver or a 1 -mile walk down river, with picnic tables, park benches and native plant interpretive signs along the way. The hatchery provides 2- miles of easy fishing access. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Outdoors calendar for week of May 22-29 May 22, 2009
Native Plant Sale, on-going until they are gone. Buy beautiful, healthy, native plants grown in Wisconsin. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Plant Life Discovery On Boston Harbor Islands Could Help Future Damage Caused By Exotic Species May 20, 2009
We hope that similar approaches by future researchers will provide a better understanding of exotic and native plant communities and the mechanisms driving their dynamics, added Trussell ... 30, 2008) A team of researchers from the Netherlands and Florida has found that plants that range beyond their normal distribution because of warming climates may have advantages over native plants. (Science Daily)
Steve Lowe suggests May as month of the maguey lily (45) May 18, 2009
By Bill Ward - Native Plant Society of Texas. Published: Saturday, May 16, 2009 1:04 AM CDT Steve Lowe, Kendall County Park Naturalist, wrote to say that this spring he has seen more than the usual number of Agave species blooming. (Boerne Star, TX)
Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar: 5/17/09 May 17, 2009
Native plant species for backyards. 2-3:30 p.m. Environmental Learning Classroom, Marina, Maurice K. Goddard State Park, 724-253-3296. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
S. Home botanist earns national wildflower award May 16, 2009
It recognizes an individual or group of people who exemplify dedication to the Celebrating Wildflowers program through protection of native plant resources, creativity, community involvement, volunteer programs, and educational efforts. Smith leads interpretive hikes on topics ranging from berry picking to mushrooms, staffs booths at community education events, and provides technical expertise for local watershed restoration projects. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Outdoors calendar from May 15-22 May 15, 2009
Saturday, May 16: Native Plant Sale, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Purchase beautiful and healthy native plants grown in Wisconsin by Agrecol. Benefit the park and the environmant. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Local briefs: Victim of crash south of Madera identified May 15, 2009
The tour also will include a new native plant garden. Also. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Full story..... May 14, 2009
Native Plant Society of Texas, Big Bend Chapter: Dallas Baxter. Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church: all its volunteers. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Desert reborn May 14, 2009
BLM officials talked about the challenge of restoring native plant species and shared ongoing studies to measure how much dirt the wind blows away from burned ground. At one site, they showed tour participants how to measure the ground cover plants provide. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Grants to Benefit 20 Oregon Counties May 13, 2009
Wallowa County Treat 50 acres of noxious weeds and re-seed 20 acres to improve abandoned homesteads and fields for elk in Wallowa National Forest; treat 1,492 acres of weeds and restore native plant communities in Lower Grande Ronde, Imnaha and Snake river drainages (also affects Union County). Partners for 2009 projects in Oregon include Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service, other agencies, corporations,... (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Carnes Park meeting scheduled May 12, 2009
The vision for Dorothy Carnes County Park is to provide low-impact recreation activities that are compatible with this natural resource jewel, to protect and preserve pristine Rose Lake marsh and the historical significance of the site, and to restore wildlife habitat and native plant communities surrounding the marsh. A steering committee has been working with LanDesign and Jennings iates to develop two draft design concepts for the east side of Rose Lake marsh on the former Mason Farm, locally... (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Backyard Restoration Gardening - Bo... May 11, 2009
The Landscaping Ideas of Jays: A Natural History of the Backyard Restoration Garden, University of California Press, describes a form of gardening guided by the teachings of jays, quail, solitary bees, and California s native plants themselves. Author and long-time gardener Judith Larner Lowry says restoration gardeners in California aim to boost native plant diversity while attracting wildlife and conserving water. (Suite101.com)
Expanded reserve to protect habitat, prevent extinction May 9, 2009
In some cases, the habitat has been so degraded that species need extra work to prevent their extinction, such as birds being predated by rats and diseases, or native plants that have been eaten by non-native animals ... On Saturday, DLNR is offering a free, guided hike of the area, which will reveal the names and uses of several native plant species along the way. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Rethink your lawn with the Daily Journal Grow Native! Landscape Challenge May 9, 2009
Columbine is already in bloom in the first year of Michaelle Hall's native plant rain garden. Native plants grow deep root systems the first year, then start filling out above ground ... Everyone is looking for ways to save money, and growing native plants is something that can help you reduce the cost of maintaining your lawn. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
led construction of the first home for sale in the Half Moon Bay area following the new San Mateo County "green point" guidelines. May 8, 2009
On a tour of the house Monday morning, Dethlefsen pointed out each eco-friendly component baked into the final product, including oriented strand board siding, Trex recycled decking material, less toxic paints, dual-glazed windows, a permeable stone driveway, native plant landscaping, and a tank-less water heater. When describing the roof, in which he inserted an energy-efficient radiant barrier, he stopped to gesticulate. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Nurturing the natives May 7, 2009
The NRDP has allocated 630,000 over three years, which also includes a University of Montana project to create native plant communities that will resist weeds. The goal of the Tech project is to get the greenhouse to produce reliably healthy six-by-eight-foot rolls of sod which isn't that difficult with hardier grasses. (Montana Standard, MT)
Reporter's Notebook: Plants, fish and flood plains, oh my! May 4, 2009
Kings Gap Environmental Education Center will offer a native plant sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 9. Saturdays event will include Cumberland County Master Gardeners answering gardening questions and offering ongoing demonstrations. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
DLNR: Kauai natural area reserve lands grow (173) May 4, 2009
This is a great opportunity to learn about the dozens of rare native plants and animals in this area, as well as what DLNR is doing to protect these precious natural resources, said Thielen ... The DLNR also manages a nursery to propagate rare native plants, and works to protect the remaining native forest birds of the Alaka i. ... On the Pihea trail alone, hikers can view more than 80 native plant species. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
McKinney Lions Club presented check to Heard Museum May 1, 2009
Science camp at the Heard provides students with the opportunity to experience the nature trails, native plant garden, exhibits and collections offered at the wildlife sanctuary. Pictured holding the Lions Club check are Shahid (right) and Raul Ferrer of Webb Elementary (left) with Lions Club members surrounding. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Where the wild things grow Apr 30, 2009
Ron Mullikin describes plant propagation techniques for growing native plants prior to an Earth Day wildflower walk at St. Francois State Park ... Native plants have had thousands of years to adapt to the state s changeable climate and sometimes difficult soil conditions ... There is a native plant that will work for almost any growing situation. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
House panel approves wild horses bill Apr 30, 2009
"Careful and balanced management of the rangeland is the only way to ensure our ranges remain a healthy habitat for native plants, wildlife, livestock and wild horses," Lummis said in a prepared statement ... Lummis' second amendment would allow the removal of horses if the health of native plant or wildlife species is threatened, her office said in a news release. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Devil's Club, Wetland Native Apr 29, 2009
Another practical solution is to source a plant seedling from a native plant nursery in the Pacific Northwest of the United States ... Native Plant Society of Idaho. (Suite101.com)
Monday updates: Coast Guard gives OK for LNG terminals, with conditions Apr 28, 2009
McLuvin wrote on Apr 27, 2009 9:09 PM:" Gimpy~ I would love a breakdown on your renewable energy sector. Since it is the future and all, please specify. I certainly hope you take all of mother natures things into consideration upon your response...because Id hate to see any birds getting killed in those windmills. Ohand Id also hate to see native plant species go extinct from too many solar panels. Also, you claim to know something about the oil/petroleum business so you would already know that... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Ohio Rolls Out New Travel Opportunities for 2009 Apr 28, 2009
One of the first centers to bring hands-on conservation and nature-based learning to within a mile of the core of a major American city, this site on Whittier Peninsula will include native plant demonstration gardens, a natural playground area, an outdoor amphitheater and plenty of eco-friendly programming. Sports & Recreation. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Earth Day Seeing Green’ Apr 28, 2009
Area green businesses and organizations such as the Native Plant Society, the Nature Center, Friends of Enchanted Rock, the Hill Country Land Trust, A Rocha, Fredericksburg Garden Club, Hill Country Solar, MTH Greenhomes and the Fredericksburg Farmer s Market will have products and information available. Scootique will also have scooters available on display. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
News and Events for Sunday, April 19, 2009 Apr 20, 2009
Courture taught for the Waipa Project and was active in starting the native plant nursery for that organization. They are both highly respected by other organic farmers on this island. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Environmental education centerpiece of annual Sierra Vista Farmers Market event Apr 19, 2009
Now in its fourth year, the Saturday event saw a number of organizations, both local and from outside Cochise County, join up with the usual group of farmers and merchants to promote environmental efforts such as native plant growth, the consumption of locally produced food and the conservation of native wildlife ... We re trying to educate the nurseries so that they will stop carrying these (invasive plants), said Nancy Zierenberg, administrative assistant for the Arizona Native Plant Society s... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Burn to better browse Apr 19, 2009
While catastrophic wildfires negatively impact people and wildlife, prescribed fires are beneficial to deer and many other native plants and animals ... After a burn, an area may be planted with native plant or typical food plot seeds to help provide forage ... This carefully applied tool has restored a natural disturbance to many ecosystems and improved the habitat for deer, rabbits, turkey, quail, some songbirds, and many native plant species. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Plants hold their own so far on Mount Sentinel Apr 19, 2009
And local biologists are watching to see if efforts to reseed native plants will outpace noxious weeds ... Volunteers spread native plant seeds on about 200 acres of the burn zone last fall, and some of that work has sprouted ... Researchers hope to find ways of helping native plants outcompete the invasive weeds in burn areas. (Missoulian, MT)
Despite fight, St. Johns River faces pumping Apr 18, 2009
"It's the first step in a precedent-setting trend that will continue and change Florida forever." -- Karina Veaudry, executive director, Florida Native Plant Society. "If this is approved, it can open a whole Pandora's box of water transfers in Florida." -- Jill McGuire, Melrose. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Reminder to protect our Earth Apr 17, 2009
This weekend, at the Sierra Vista Farmers Market, there will be master gardeners to discuss landscaping tips friendly to our desert climate, as well as rainwater harvesting, worm composting, recycling and native plant nurseries. Similar information will be available the next weekend at Bisbee s Earth Day event. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Local groups plan plant sales Apr 15, 2009
Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District: Spring Native Plant Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 18, at the Tualatin Hillls Nature Park, 15655 SW Willikan Way, Beaverton. Offers established native shrubs and flowering plants. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Earth Day On Salado Creek Celebrates Earth And The Arts Apr 14, 2009
Some of our Special Guests include the Brazos River Authority, Sierra Club, Texas Soil Conservation, Nature Conservancy of Killeen, Fort Hood-DPW Environmental, Central Texas Council of Governments, Bell County Master Gardeners Association, Seventh Generation Products, Mike Wright: Natural Kites, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Central Texas Power Save, Central Texas Master Naturalists, Green Mountain Energy, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Tonkawa Chapter, Native Plant... (KWTX.com, TX)
B-CU alumnus makes history as chairman Apr 13, 2009
Walking tours of the Vera Lea Rinker Native Plant Garden and its native plant landscape, bird habitat information, children's activities are among the free activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. -- Compiled by Education Writer Mark Harper. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Native garden tour Apr 13, 2009
You don't have to head for the hills to see exuberant displays of poppies, lupine, monkey flowers, ceanothus, and other native plants at their bloomin' best. The annual Going Native Garden Tour, organized by California Native Plant Society volunteers, grants access to more than 50 native plant gardens at homes from Hillsborough to Gilroy. (San Francisco Chronicle)
In touch with the Earth: For some local residents, Earth Day is every day Apr 12, 2009
Other vendors include a holistic veterinarian, native plant nurseries, seed distributors, master gardeners, rainwater harvesting equipment, worm composting, recycling, and solar cooking demonstrations. Entertainment will be provided via the sun and the Cochise County Youth Orchestra, the Jones Gang family band, the Arthritis Brothers and Sam s Band. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Win a $1000 Earth Day makeover for your lawn Apr 12, 2009
A rain garden of native plants was placed near a downspout where nothing wanted to grow ... With its emphasis on using native plants, the Earth Day landscape makeover contest is a natural fit for the Audubon Society ... Native plants not only enhance a homeowners landscape they can help improve the environment. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Kidnocker: Blazing palo verdes light up area Apr 11, 2009
This is another prime example of how a native plant has adapted to harsh life in the desert. Although leafless much of the year, the blue palo verde appears to be evergreen because of its dense, spiny twigs and branches. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Lake milfoil eradication in last phase Apr 11, 2009
One question concerned how the divers can see the difference between milfoil and native plant species. Those guys are really good at visually identifying milfoil. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Outdoors Briefs Apr 10, 2009
Native plant group plans ID presentation. The Flathead Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society will be giving a free slide presentation on identifying native plant families at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Glacier Discovery Square, 504 Nucleus Ave., in Columbia Falls. (Missoulian, MT)
Along the Way: ‘Go green’ can solve immigration problem Apr 9, 2009
We should dedicate a mile-wide strip on the Arizona side of the boundary with Mexico as a native plant and animal refuge, or sanctuary. What I have in mind, mainly, is cylindropuntia fulgida jumping cholla and rattlesnakes. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Reedsport pellet factory moves closer to reality (4) Apr 4, 2009
We can't all own a native plant nursery. To Jan wrote on Apr 2, 2009 4:40 PM:Are you serious. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Woodland flowers brighten up early spring gardens Apr 3, 2009
Source: Georgia Perimeter College, Decatur Campus, Native Plant Botanical Garden (refer to dates above), 3251 Panthersville Rd., Decatur, GA 30034; 678-891-2668 ... For a good definition of a spring ephemeral, I called George Sanko, director of the Native Plant Botanical Garden at Georgia Perimeter College s Decatur campus ... The Native Plant Botanical Garden is offering a series of guided walks with Sanko from 2 to 3:30 p.m. April 5 and 19. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Outdoor Events Apr 2, 2009
On April 8, the Montana Discovery Foundation and Kesley Chapter of the Native Plant Society will host a wildflower warm-up with a slide show by Drake Barton at the Lewis and Clark Library at 7 p.m. Drake will focus on the local species that should bloom very soon. Call for 495-3718 for more. (Helena Independent Record)
Film fest goodies Mar 27, 2009
Entertainment Thu 3/26 7 PM. Film Festival films for food and wine fans. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Who influences purchases of native plants? Mar 26, 2009
Who influences purchases of native plants ... Who influences purchases of native plants ... Survey seeks to understand native plant market in southeastern US. (EurekAlert!)
Demise of rare isle bees warned Mar 25, 2009
Their decline "might further exacerbate the loss of native plants since they are important pollinators of many native plant species and are not easily replaced by nonnative pollinators," the society said yesterday in a petition filed with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to put the bees on the endangered species list. FULL STORY. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Green Thumb: Designing a garden for butterflies, hummingbirds Mar 25, 2009
Published: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 9:15 PM MDT Cynthia Reiners, a member of the Arizona Native Plant Society and docent at both the Tucson Botanical Gardens and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum will be the guest speaker at Thursday s seminar (March 26) by the Green Valley Gardeners at 9:30 a.m. at East Center. She wrote the following article as a preview to her Powerpoint presentation. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Native Plant Society Meets April 9 In Lakeland Mar 25, 2009
Published: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 6:08 AM EDT Heartland Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will meet in conjunction with the Sierra Club on Thursday, April 9 ... The purpose of the Florida Native Plant Society is to promote the preservation, conservation and restoration of the native plants and native plant communities of Florida. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Sale helps Mahaulepu (345) Mar 24, 2009
Restoration work at Makauwahi Cave and a sinkhole, beach clean-ups, as well as native plant restoration are also ongoing projects conducted by Malama Maha ulepu. We want to keep the area preserved and take care of it; a place people can go to find refuge, Blaich said. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Stanford, others honored for water conservation Mar 24, 2009
The awards were presented by a composed of Acterra, Bay Area Waster Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA), California Native Plant Society Clean Water Action, Join Venture: Silicon Valley Network, Santa Clara Valley Water District, Silicon Valley Leadership Group, Sustainable San Mateo County, Sustainable Silicon Valley and Tuolumne River Trust. Marianna Grossman, executive director of , said her organization salutes "forward-looking champions who are finding ways to be water wise.". (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Magical signs of spring Mar 22, 2009
native plant societies, books and magazines geared to our west-of-the-Cascades geography are all terrific sources of information. Successful plant choices ensure a healthy garden that is both lovely and easier to maintain as time passes. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Choose diplomacy with Afghanistan Mar 18, 2009
It is important to remember that, while the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania owns the land that comprises Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve, we are managed by the nonprofit Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve Association Inc. As such, we are a vibrant and thriving organization dedicated to education, native plant conserva tion and land stewardship. In fact, this year marks our 75th anniver sary. (NJ.com -- Times)
More of this story Mar 11, 2009
The Center propagates native plants with the dual objective of supporting the federal cleanup and re-vegetation of Kahoolawe, and establishing economically competitive native plant nurseries. The Center's achievements include developing a 20-acre nursery on Molokai. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Volcanic smog shuts down Hawaii farmers Mar 10, 2009
Some native plants resist effectsSome native plants, especially ohia trees, appear to have evolved to resist the effects of sulfur dioxide. Zoe Thorne, who has a native plant nursery just east of Kilauea, has been inundated by heavy vog several times ... One of her few nonnative plants, a gunnera, looks like someone sprinkled acid on its leaves. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Community work day ends with Kauai music fest Mar 8, 2009
The project will still accept volunteer workers for 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. shifts Saturday for stream-clearing and creating a rainforest native plant garden. Volunteer workers can have lodging at Camp Sloggett and food and beverages are provided. (Honolulu Advertiser)
REGION: Vernal pools emerge from hibernation Mar 2, 2009
"Think of them as little islands," said Fred Roberts of Oceanside, a rare-plant analyst for the San Diego chapter of the California Native Plant Society. "The islands off our coast have unique species on them. It's the same thing here.". (North County Times)
Natural beauty still has its spots Mar 1, 2009
Wolf Creek s botanical richness prompted conservation groups - the Georgia Botanical Society and the native plant societies of Florida and Georgia - to work for permanent protection of the tract. Toward that end, the Georgia Land Conservation Program in 2008 contributed $342,000, half of the property s purchase price. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
The Planet's Ultimate Backup Plan: Svalbard Feb 28, 2009
Their purpose, of course, is to backup native plant varieties. If climate conditions change or a disease threatens crops currently in use, plant breeders can dip into seed banks to try to grow new crops. (Time.com)
Local heirloom tomato pastime goes big-time Feb 21, 2009
So I thought Id do something organic, eclectic, at the Cibolo Nature Center (Mostly Native Plant) sale. I planted 1,000 heirloom tomato seeds and sold the plants for a dollar each. (Boerne Star, TX)
Brevard Naturally: Prescribed burns lend a hand to Mother Nature Feb 21, 2009
Many scrub animal species use behavior means to escape the fire, burrowing underground, while native plant species have developed physical strategies, such as regrowing from deep roots or seeds that are triggered by heat. (2 of 2). (Florida Today)
Small Business News and Events for Sunday, February 15, 2009 Feb 16, 2009
Volunteers are encouraged to participate in this project which includes beginning the establishment of a native plant botanical garden and several interpretive walking trails in an approximately one-acre area behind the Camp Sloggett Cottage and Bunkhouse, as well as manually clearing invasive plants and debris in and along the adjacent Koke e stream, which borders the Camp. The weekend will culminate on Sunday with all-day live music, native and local crafts, t-shirts, huli-huli chicken and... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Top Ten 2009 Gardening Trends Feb 16, 2009
GMG's gardening trends for 2009 reveal a resurgence in perennials, growing native plants, creating "blended" gardens using vegetables and herbs in flower beds, cultivating with best practices, planting to attract wildlife and going local ... One simple way to be an eco-booster is to create natural habitats for wildlife with native plants that attract birds, bees and butterflies ... Look for eco-friendly plants like the line of native plants from American Beauties (www. (Pekin Times, IL)
Kokua Line: Roadside redo Feb 8, 2009
Landscaped native plants will soon make barren rural patches green ... In particular, the research is targeting native plants to be used for new roadside construction projects (which includes existing roadways that are "rehabilitated") ... While native plants have been widely used for years along roadways on the mainland, it's only recently being done in Hawaii, he said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
