On Saturday, November 7th, I will be leading a tour of a 137 acre property
(Fossil Hill) in Montague County, south of Bowie and on the edge of Amon Carter
Lake. The property is a virgin Western Cross Timbers site owned by Texas Master
Naturalist Jeanne Erickson and her husband Wayne of Fort Worth. She has been a
Cross Timbers chapter member since 1999.

Her property is one of the research areas for the Ancient Cross Timbers
Consortium based out of the University of Arkansas. Go to
http://www.uark.edu/misc/xtimber/ for more information on her property. I also
have a document describing her property. It you want a copy, please ask for one.
This will be a mostly all day tour/plant walk. Leave at your own convenience.
Bring a lunch and fluids with you.

We will meet at 8:45am and leave promptly at 9:00am from the TXDOT highway rest
stop on Highway 287 northwest of Decatur. The rest stop is on the right side of
the highway approximately 3.5-4.0 miles north of Decatur after you pass the
intersection of highway 287 and Loop 380. It takes about 30 minutes to reach
Fossil Hill from the rest stop.

Please RSVP if you want to attend. Email me back if you want a plant list and a
document describing the Fossil Hill property.

Jeff Quayle
Texas Master Naturalist, Cross Timbers chapter
s-quaylei@...

November 7 at 7:30 am

We are going to clean up Benny Simpson's old research plots in order to take an
inventory.  Bring your bow saw, chain saw, loppers, pruning shears, string
trimmer, rakes, gloves, sun screen, hat, refreshments and anything else you like
to use to do a cleanup.  Come for a short time or for several hours.  We will
work until it is done.

For more details and suggestions contact Dottie Woodson at 972.953.9688 or
d-woodson@....

The plots are located at Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Urban Solutions
Center, which is west of 75 and south of George Bush Tollway at 17360 Coit Road
in Dallas.

This coming Friday and Saturday the Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park will be
having their annual Butterfly Plant Sale.  Friday is TDG Members Preview from
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  Saturday the sale opens to the general public at 10:00
a.m and closes at 2:00 p.m.  Lots of unusual host and nectar plants that you
won't find at other nurseries, so this is a sale not to be missed.  For more
information, including a list of plants and how to become a TDG member (and get
into the preview on Friday for 'first crack' at the plants) go to
www.texasdiscoverygardens.org

we have the same problem with the gardeners' club !
sorry - just thought you'd like to know.
happy gardening!


I would rather have one rose and a kind word from a friend while here,
than a whole truckload when I'm gone.
 
Jacque Brock


--- On Sat, 4/4/09, Richard & Eileen <reporter@...> wrote:


From: Richard & Eileen <reporter@...>
Subject: RE: [NPSOT-CrossTimbers-announce] Monthly Meeting - Cross Timbers
NPSOT, 4/11/2009, 10:00 am
To: NPSOT-CrossTimbers-announce@yahoogroups.com, "'duane duane'"
<whatwewanted@...>, "'Jacque Brock'" <jacque_brock01@...>
Date: Saturday, April 4, 2009, 1:16 PM






Jacque,

I wrote the article about the April tour of Clark Gardens and submitted it
to 5 area newspapers. This is what I submitted. ( I never know what they
are going to print.)

Cross Timbers Chapter of NPSOT to Tour Clark Gardens

Members of the Cross Timbers Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas
will attend a private tour and luncheon at Clark Gardens on April 11th.

Clark Gardens began life in the early 1970's as the private garden of Max
and Billie Clark. Inspired by classical English garden design, they created
their own Texas version combining traditional and native plantings. Time
for gardening and water was sparse in the early years of the garden
therefore the reliance on native plants was essential. The Clarks noticed
the wealth of plants able to survive along utility easements and at
abandoned homesteads. Such plants became the backbone of their garden.
What began as a small private garden is now a 35 acre scientific and
educational facility that opened to the public in 2000. Over 50 different
gardens of native Texas and Texas adaptable plants embrace waterfalls,
lakes, ponds and winding paths.

Plant selection has been a continuous experiment in determining species that
will thrive in often adverse conditions of wind, drought, and extreme
temperatures. A goal of Clark Gardens is to display every species of plants,
both native and adapted. To this end, Clark Gardens is dedicated to
educating the public on the vast array of plants which are native to this
area and those plants that have earned the title of 'Texas Adaptable'.

This tour is only open to members of the Cross Timbers Chapter of NPSOT. The
Cross Timbers Chapter of NPSOT meets the second Thursday of the month at
Harberger Hill Community Center, 701 Narrow Street in Weatherford. Its
mission is to promote the conservation, research, and utilization of native
plants and plant habitats in Texas through education, outreach, and example.
Due to this tour the chapter will not meet the second Thursday of April.
For more information contact Eileen Porter 817-596-5567.

Eileen

_____

From: NPSOT-CrossTimbers- announce@ yahoogroups. com
[mailto:NPSOT-CrossTimbers- announce@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Jacque
Brock
Sent: Friday, April 03, 2009 3:14 PM
To: NPSOT-CrossTimbers- announce@ yahoogroups. com; duane duane
Subject: Re: [NPSOT-CrossTimbers -announce] Monthly Meeting - Cross Timbers
NPSOT, 4/11/2009, 10:00 am

in the aledo paper it is stated you ARE having a meeting in april!

I would rather have one rose and a kind word from a friend while here,
than a whole truckload when I'm gone.

Jacque Brock

--- On Fri, 4/3/09, NPSOT-CrossTimbers-
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Subject: [NPSOT-CrossTimbers -announce] Monthly Meeting - Cross Timbers
NPSOT, 4/11/2009, 10:00 am
To: NPSOT-CrossTimbers-
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announce@yahoogroup s.com
Date: Friday, April 3, 2009, 9:58 AM

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Reminder from:

NPSOT-CrossTimbers- announce Yahoo! Group

Title:

Monthly Meeting - Cross Timbers NPSOT

Date:

Saturday April 11, 2009

Time:

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location:

Clark Gardens

Notes:

Saturday - Clark Gardens tour and luncheon 10 am-2 pm. You should have
already signed up for this tour. This is just a reminder.

We will not have our usual Thursday night meeting this month.

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Jacque,



I wrote the article about the April tour of Clark Gardens and submitted it
to 5 area newspapers.  This is what I submitted. ( I never know what they
are going to print.)



Cross Timbers Chapter of NPSOT to Tour Clark Gardens



Members of the Cross Timbers Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas
will attend a private tour and luncheon at Clark Gardens on April 11th.



Clark Gardens began life in the early 1970's as the private garden of Max
and Billie Clark.  Inspired by classical English garden design, they created
their own Texas version combining traditional and native plantings.  Time
for gardening and water was sparse in the early years of the garden
therefore the reliance on native plants was essential.  The Clarks noticed
the wealth of plants able to survive along utility easements and at
abandoned homesteads.  Such plants became the backbone of their garden.
What began as a small private garden is now a 35 acre scientific and
educational facility that opened to the public in 2000.  Over 50 different
gardens of native Texas and Texas adaptable plants embrace waterfalls,
lakes, ponds and winding paths.



Plant selection has been a continuous experiment in determining species that
will thrive in often adverse conditions of wind, drought, and extreme
temperatures. A goal of Clark Gardens is to display every species of plants,
both native and adapted.  To this end, Clark Gardens is dedicated to
educating the public on the vast array of plants which are native to this
area and those plants that have earned the title of 'Texas Adaptable'.



This tour is only open to members of the Cross Timbers Chapter of NPSOT. The
Cross Timbers Chapter of NPSOT meets the second Thursday of the month at
Harberger Hill Community Center, 701 Narrow Street in Weatherford.  Its
mission is to promote the conservation, research, and utilization of native
plants and plant habitats in Texas through education, outreach, and example.
Due to this tour the chapter will not meet the second Thursday of April.
For more information contact Eileen Porter 817-596-5567.



Eileen



   _____

From: NPSOT-CrossTimbers-announce@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:NPSOT-CrossTimbers-announce@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jacque
Brock
Sent: Friday, April 03, 2009 3:14 PM
To: NPSOT-CrossTimbers-announce@yahoogroups.com; duane duane
Subject: Re: [NPSOT-CrossTimbers-announce] Monthly Meeting - Cross Timbers
NPSOT, 4/11/2009, 10:00 am



in the aledo paper it is stated you ARE having a meeting in april!

I would rather have one rose and a kind word from a friend while here,
than a whole truckload when I'm gone.

Jacque Brock

--- On Fri, 4/3/09, NPSOT-CrossTimbers-
<mailto:NPSOT-CrossTimbers-announce%40yahoogroups.com>
announce@yahoogroups.com <NPSOT-CrossTimbers-
<mailto:NPSOT-CrossTimbers-announce%40yahoogroups.com>
announce@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

From: NPSOT-CrossTimbers-
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announce@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [NPSOT-CrossTimbers-announce] Monthly Meeting - Cross Timbers
NPSOT, 4/11/2009, 10:00 am
To: NPSOT-CrossTimbers-
<mailto:NPSOT-CrossTimbers-announce%40yahoogroups.com>
announce@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, April 3, 2009, 9:58 AM

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Reminder from:

NPSOT-CrossTimbers-announce Yahoo! Group



Title:

Monthly Meeting - Cross Timbers NPSOT



Date:

Saturday April 11, 2009

Time:

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location:

Clark Gardens

Notes:

Saturday - Clark Gardens tour and luncheon 10 am-2 pm. You should have
already signed up for this tour. This is just a reminder.

We will not have our usual Thursday night meeting this month.



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in the aledo paper it is stated you ARE having a meeting in april!


I would rather have one rose and a kind word from a friend while here,
than a whole truckload when I'm gone.
 
Jacque Brock


--- On Fri, 4/3/09, NPSOT-CrossTimbers-announce@yahoogroups.com
<NPSOT-CrossTimbers-announce@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


From: NPSOT-CrossTimbers-announce@yahoogroups.com
<NPSOT-CrossTimbers-announce@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [NPSOT-CrossTimbers-announce] Monthly Meeting - Cross Timbers NPSOT,
4/11/2009, 10:00 am
To: NPSOT-CrossTimbers-announce@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, April 3, 2009, 9:58 AM








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Reminder from:
 
NPSOT-CrossTimbers-announce Yahoo! Group

 

Title:
 
Monthly Meeting - Cross Timbers NPSOT

 

Date:
 
Saturday April 11, 2009

Time:
 
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location:
 
Clark Gardens

Notes:
 
Saturday - Clark Gardens tour and luncheon 10 am-2 pm. You should have already
signed up for this tour. This is just a reminder.

We will not have our usual Thursday night meeting this month.

 

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Fieldtrip and Plant Inventory - Possum Kingdom Lake
Saturday, April 4th
Meet in Mineral Wells
9am - 3pm

We will meet in Mineral Wells at the Braum's store (3201 N.E. 2nd St.)and
carpool or caravan to Possum Kingdom Lake.

Please RSVP to Jeff Quayle at s-quaylei@... or 817-729-0283

Rules and Policies:

No Smoking. Please be responsible.

Collecting is prohibited. No fossils, rocks, plants (unless for plant specimens
or collections). Take only the experience with you. Leave everything else.

Make sure you bring plenty of water with you.

Dress appropriately. Most of the fieldtrips will be for exploration away from
manicured trails and public areas.

Bring snacks or a lunch with you.

I've created a Yahoo Groups mailing list for upcoming fieldtrips,
plant walks, prairie tours and plant surveys.

To join, visit:
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/CTMN_Fieldtrip_List/

Description
Group email list for the North Texas area for Texas Master Naturalist
members and other organizations interested in fieldtrips, plant
walks, prairie tours and plant surveys.

Activities and events are open to anyone.

Includes personal communication on upcoming fieldtrips, plant walks
and plant inventories.

Access to plant data, species lists and some photos.


Jeff Quayle
Texas Master Naturalist, Cross Timbers chapter (CTMN)
s-quaylei@...

The newly-formed Young County Wildflower Power Chapter of NPSOT will
be going on a field trip to Turner Seed Company in Breckenridge on
Saturday December 6, 2008.  Anyone who is interested is welcome.

Turner Seed is located at 211 CR 151, three miles south of
Breckenridge on Highway 183.

Those who wish to carpool we will be leaving at 8:15 AM from Fireman's
Park by the old Ag Barn and baseball Fields in Graham.

For those who wish to meet us at Turners the tour begins at 9:00 AM to
11:00 AM. Some of us may be eating lunch in Breckenridge afterwards.

For more information about the tour or about the Young County Chapter
contact President Susan Fanchier <susangailbrown@...>

Jason Singhurst is presenting Rare Plants of Texas at 7 pm on Nov 13th.  He
is bringing copies of the book he co-authored Rare Plants of Texas to sell
and sign during our social time starting at 6:30 pm.  If you already have
the book; he will be happy to sign it. This is a 'rare' opportunity, please
do not miss it.



I am sending this out to both my contact lists, so I apologize if you
receive two notices.



Eileen Porter



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We have a new NPSOT chapter as our neighbor.

About 30 people attended the first meeting of Young County Wildflower
Power last Thursday. Susan Brown was elected president.  They will
hold future meetings on the 1st Thursday of each month at 6:30 in the
Old Post Office Museum on the town square in Graham.  They are
organizing a field trip in December to visit the Turner Seed Company
in Breckinridge.

Contact information for the club is posted on the state web site.

Due to hurricane Ike, the Beaumont Holiday Inn Plaza is closed for
repairs until the end of November 2008.  The Plaza is calling each
person personally to cancel their reservations with the hotel.  We are
moving the symposiuim headquarters to Jasper, Texas.  Jasper is
located on the north side of the Big Thicket.

Therefore, we are:

GOING WILD IN THE THICKET
in
Jasper, TX.



The dates are the same; October 16-19, the speakers and fieldtrips are
the same, with the exception of a few that were cancelled; however,
location and hotels have changed.



Hotels: rooms blocked, ask for Native Plant Society of Texas

Ramada Jasper - 239 E Gibson, 409-384-9021, $67.15

Best Western Inn - 205 W Gibson, 409-384-7767, $75/$84

Econo Lodge - blocked rooms until Friday (10-10) 5 pm, 612 West Gibson,

409-384-2511, $79.95/2 people, $10 ea for extras

Overflow hotels:

Super 8 Jasper - 2100 N Wheeler, 409-384-8660

Bass Buster Inn - 3967 RR 255 W, 409-698-3002

Budget Inn - 900 E Gibson, 409-384-3424

Swann Hotel B&B - 250 N Main, 409-489-9010

Belle-Jim Hotel - 160 N Austin, 409-348-6923

Sunrise Inn - 1700 S Wheeler, 409-384-6816

Deluxe Inn, 1730 S Wheeler, 409-381-8800



Please make hotel reservations asap!



Thursday night dinner provided by Beaumont Chapter

Catfish Cabin, 4687 Wheeler/US hwy 96 N, Jasper, TX 409-384-2228

Registration 3-6, Dinner 5-7, Julie Shackelford presentation afterward



Friday and Saturday meeting location

Pavillion in the Pines - directions from Jasper, take Highway 96 North
approximately five miles to CR249.  You will see cafe "Wings Over
Jasper" at CR249.  Turn right off Highway 96.  The road will curve to
the left.  Cross over a small bridge and take the 2nd right after the
bridge to CR253.  It is approximately 6/10 mile from Highway 96 to CR
253. For further directions, call 409-384-4506.



Sunday fieldtrips will leave from the three hotels as noted in
registration packets.

Fieldtrips cancelled due to hurricane Ike

Anahuac Marsh Perserve (now Birding in the Big Thicket)

Cook's Lake Canoe Trip

Kirby Trail at the old BTN Information Center

Shangri La Gardens



An extra special treat for everyone, the early bird secial has been
extended through October 14 which is the NEW last day of registration.