The Dallas Chapter holds monthly meetings open to the general public with guest speakers on topics related to native plants and habitats; maintains demonstration gardens at several sites in the Metroplex; and sponsors such other events as may come up that promote the use or awareness of native plants.
Upcoming News and Events
- On Monday, May 21 at 7 pm Carrie Dubberley, president of Dubberley Landscape, Inc., will give a presentation to the Native Plant Society of Texas-Dallas Chapter on Rain Garden Design and Construction. The presentation will take place at Dallas REI store at I-635 and Welch, just west of the Galleria.
The presentation will cover design considerations, rainfall and catchment area, location, size and shape and plants for rain gardens. A brief introduction to rain barrels will also be included.
Carrie Dubberley has a passion for plants and a mission to change the way landscapes are designed and installed to be more earth friendly. She has several degrees including a Horticulture Degree from Colorado State University from 1987 and landscape design and management from Richland College. She is sharing her passion for horticulture by teaching several continuing education classes at Collin College: Native Plants, Plan Your Landscape and Herbs.
Carrie is the founder and president of Dubberley Landscapes which specializes in helping homeowners in Collin County design and install their earth-friendly landscapes. Her business partner and husband, Don have designed and installed many native landscapes that include rainwater harvesting system that include rain barrels and rain gardens.
Past News and Events
- On March 19 John Snowden, owner of the Bluestem Nursery in Arlington, spoke on "Best Native Grasses for Texas Landscapes"
- On February 20 Texas Master Naturalist Jim Varnum spoke on the John F. Burke Nature Preserve
- On January 16 Suzanne Tuttle spoke on "Identifying Deciduous Plants in Winter"
- On September 19 Rosalie Rogers spoke on the Molly Hollar Wildscape, a wildlife habitat restoration project in Arlington, TX.
- On August 15 Roger Sanderson led a tour at Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney, TX.
- On June 20 Carol Feldman presented "Maintenance of Your Landscape: Tips for the Homeowner".
- On May 16 Malinda Slagle presented "Invasive Plant Species of North Texas".
Become a member or learn more about the Native Plant Society of Texas by visiting our organization's home page.