South Texas – Beach to Brush Country
That will be the theme of our 2013 Annual Symposium
to be held Thursday, October 17, through Sunday, October 20,
at the Holiday Inn – Emerald Beach in Corpus Christi. On-line
registration is targeted to begin in July.
sharing your images of our great native plants and habitats
with your fellow attendees and getting a little well-deserved
recognition while doing it. For inquiries and questions contact
Cecil Carter at [email protected].
South Texas serves as the intersection point for the Brush
Country, the Coastal Plains and Marshes, and the Gulf Beaches
and includes unique habitats such as the Texas Sand Sheet.
Book accommodations now!
The symposium will provide an overview of the ecoregions and
their evolution during historical times while also providing an
understanding of the effects of current stresses such as climate
change, urban sprawl, invasive plants, and general habitat
destruction.
Ongoing efforts at habitat preservation and restoration will be
examined along with some encouraging success stories. Because
South Texas habitats continue to suffer under exceptional
drought conditions, we will feature a review of water issues in
the region. Finally, our diverse break-out session presentations
will feature an array of topics ranging from the above themes
to native plant gardening, sustainability, and other native plant
related subjects.
In an effort to attract more students and educators, the Society
is once again offer