invasives – texasbutterflyranch

21 Jul 2018

Public hearing in Austin: “Texas beekeepers relying on honey production are in peril”

by Monika Maeckle | posted in: bees, invasives, Monarch Butterfly | 1

A public hearing at the Texas State Capitol on Wednesday brought together dozens of experts and legislators to discuss the declining monarch butterfly and bee populations in the state. Agriculture, tourism, recreation and hunting all rely on the free ecosystem … Read More

1 Jan 2018

At war with Agave Americana: tenacious plant resists chainsaw, digging, fire

by Monika Maeckle | posted in: invasives | 6

At war with Agave americana: a tenacious plant that forms gnarly colonies when not managed properly.… Read More

2 Jun 2016

Trinity students continue battle with Johnson grass–Goldenrod winning

by Monika Maeckle | posted in: Butterfly gardening, invasives, Llano River, native plants | 8

Trinity students help combat Johnson grass on the Llano River in the Texas Hill Country.… Read More

3 Jun 2015

Trinity Students Tackle Invasive Johnson grass on Llano River

by Monika Maeckle | posted in: Butterfly gardening, invasives, Llano River, native plants, Pollinators, San Antonio River Walk | 3

Trinity University students make war on Johnson grass on the Llano River in the Texas Hill Country.… Read More