Plants in the Park
Russ Pitman Park is mosaic of tall trees and grassy lawns in the process of becoming a showcase of regional native habitats featuring native flowers, trees, bushes, shrubs and grasses that will provide a rich environment for our native wildlife: butterflies and other insects, birds, squirrels, turtles and more. Check out the Pocket Prairie and watch the young saplings as they grow. We will keep you informed about our plans and progress. We would love to have you join us if you would like.
Saturdays, 10 am to 11 am
Interested in learning how to identify local trees? Jim McKee, a Master Naturalist, tree lover, and bird watcher will be leading tree identification walks in the park once a month this winter/early spring. Jim shares lots of interesting facts about the many species of trees we have in Russ Pitman Park as well as how to identify them. Come learn more about them.
Dates: December 3, 2011, January 7, February 4, and March 3, 2012
Where: Meet us on the front porch
Check back for listings of our spring wildflower walks.
Find Out How to Get Involved in Park Plant Projects
• Helping with Changes in the Park
• Growing Native Plants for Russ Pitman Park
Resources Related to Native Plants
• The Benefits of Planting Native Plants (PDF)
• Top 100 Native Plant for the Houston Area (PDF)
• Sources of Native Plants in Houston (PDF)
• Native Plants for Birds and Butterflies (PDF)
• Native Grasses, Groundcover, Vines, Shrubs and Trees (PDF)
• Native Plants for Different Growing Conditions and Garden Types (PDF)
• Invasive Plant Information and Q & A (PDF)
These native plant resources were generously provided by the Native Plant Society of Texas - Houston Chapter.
