Yes, indeed, there really is such a thing as an orchid that is native to Texas, and local conservation groups are working to conserve its habitat. In fact, there are several species native to this area. One of them, the … Continue reading →
Amid the usual flurry of activity focused around our society show seasons, it is easy to forget that the history of SWROGA is steeped in a concern for our local species of orchids. Our early conservation efforts were devoted mainly … Continue reading →
Every July in Texas the Hexalectris survey at Cedar Ridge is in full swing. The Citizen Scientist survey (led by Stephanie Varnum, North Texas Master Naturalists) is a rare opportunity for local orchid lovers to participate in orchid conservation efforts. … Continue reading →
As the annual Hexalectris survey at Cedar Ridge (Texas) is preparing to commence on Tuesday, June 5, we are once again reminded of the amazing biodiversity of Texas flora. Stephanie Varnum of the Dallas Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists … Continue reading →
Chile’s new “Route of Parks”, spanning more than 1,500 miles, and encompassing more than 15,600 square miles, is an historic move in conservation and preservation of wildlife habitat. The total area protected is three times the size of Yosemite and … Continue reading →
Although classified as a “candidate” in the endangered species list in 1975, it was not until September of 2016 that this rare orchid finally achieved the federal protection it needs in order to survive. More>
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Tomorrow and Sunday will be doing something I love to do — attend an orchid show. This one is in Fort Worth at the Botanical Gardens. I always enter one or more recent paintings for the judging. Most of the … Continue reading →
During the GNTOS orchid show this past September our conservation drawing brought in $1000. I divided that amount in half and sent checks for $500 to the Orchid Conservation Alliance and to the Rainforest Trust. OCA sent a nice email … Continue reading →
The local orchid society had a great show this past weekend. Everything was well planned and executed. I was happy to be part of it all, mainly because there was a great deal of enthusiastic support for orchid conservation. I … Continue reading →