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SUMMARY:46th Annual State Landowners Conference
DESCRIPTION:This November\, Tyler will host an event that brings together landowners\, agricultural professionals\, and community leaders from across Texas. The Landowners Association of Texas (LAT)\, in partnership with the Smith County Landowners Association\, will present its 46th Annual State Conference November 13–15\, 2025\, at the Holiday Inn Conference Center on South Broadway Avenue in Tyler. \nThe conference theme\, “Sustaining Agriculture in a Changing World: Innovate\, Adapt\, Thrive\,” highlights the importance of resilience in today’s agricultural landscape. Whether you manage family farmland\, raise cattle\, explore new crops\, or are simply interested in conservation\, this gathering offers valuable tools and connections. \nThe event begins Thursday\, November 13\, at the Holiday Inn\, with a luncheon sponsored by the Smith County Landowners Association. Attendees will then have the option of cultural and educational excursions. These include a guided tour of the African American Museum\, a tour of the Tyler Botanical Garden by yours truly\, and information from the East Texas Genealogy Associates on DNA testing. The evening will conclude with the option to purchase burgers and beverages at the Conference Center\, providing time for fellowship. \nFriday\, November 14\, marks the official start of the conference at the hotel\, with registration opening at 6:30 a.m. and sessions beginning at 7:45 a.m. Throughout the day\, panels and speakers will tackle timely issues such as land conservation\, sustainable farming\, and food security. These sessions are designed to provide both practical solutions and big-picture strategies for Texas landowners navigating an uncertain climate and marketplace. The evening concludes with a dance after dinner. \nOn Saturday\, November 15\, the event concludes with a continental breakfast\, followed by a presentation that showcases cutting-edge technology in land management. At 10:00 a.m.\, Dr. Elliot Washington of Prairie View A&M University will deliver “The Role of Drones in Advancing Sustainable Forestry and Agriculture Practices.” His talk will showcase how drones are transforming everything from crop monitoring to forestry management\, demonstrating their value in increasing efficiency and sustainability. \nThe conference registration fee is $50 per person\, with online registration available at https://form.jotform.com/252501356893157. Group room reservations at the host hotel must be made by October 30 to ensure availability. \nFor many participants\, the annual LAT conference is more than just a series of meetings. It is a chance to connect with fellow landowners\, share knowledge\, and draw inspiration for the year ahead. In today’s world\, where land faces increasing pressures from development\, weather extremes\, and changing markets\, events like this play a critical role in sustaining the rural traditions and agricultural foundation of Texas. \nFor more details\, visit the LAT website at https://LATEXAS.org\, call the Smith County\, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office at (903) 590-2980\, or contact Prairie View Agent\, Anthony Brown\, at ACBROWN@PVAMU.EDU \nThis year’s gathering promises to be both educational and inspiring\, offering landowners the tools they need to innovate\, adapt\, and thrive in the face of change. \nGreg Grant\, Ph.D.\, is the Smith County horticulturist and Master Gardener coordinator for the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Tyler. He is the author of Texas Fruit and Vegetable Gardening\, Texas Home Landscaping\, Heirloom Gardening in the South\, and The Rose Rustlers. You can read his “Greg’s Ramblings” blog at arborgate.com\, read his “In Greg’s Garden” in each issue of Texas Gardener magazine (texasgardener.com)\, or follow him on Facebook at “Greg Grant Gardens” or “Pines\, Pawpaws\, and Pocket Prairies.” More science-based lawn and gardening information from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service can be found at aggieturf.tamu.edu and aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/46th-annual-state-landowners-conference/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:Natives\, Pollinators and Shade Gardening  Featured at SFA Garden Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Nacogdoches—SFA Gardens will host the monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series at 7:00 pm on November 13 in the Ina Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center\, 2900 Raguet Street\, Nacogdoches. \nHeidi Sheesley\, owner of Treesearch Farms in Houston\, will present “Natives\, Pollinators and Shade Gardening” and share decades of experience choosing extraordinary plants that thrive in Houston’s unique climate. \nSheesley started Treesearch Farms in 1983\, and she strives to provide unique\, different and hard-to-find plants for the homeowner.  As a wholesale grower\, most plants are grown from cuttings or seed collected from Treesearch Farms demonstration gardens.  Located in the heart of Houston\, the nursery consists of over 25 acres of greenhouses\, cold frames\, gardens\, chicken and turkey coops and a pond. \nThe Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series is held on the second Thursday of each month and includes a plant raffle after the program.  Attendance is free\, and donations to the lecture series fund are appreciated. Parking is available at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center and Raguet Elementary\, 2708 Raguet Street. \nFor more information\, call 936-468-4129 or email sfagardens@sfasu.edu.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/natives-pollinators-and-shade-gardening-featured-at-sfa-garden-lecture/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:46th Annual State Landowners Conference
DESCRIPTION:This November\, Tyler will host an event that brings together landowners\, agricultural professionals\, and community leaders from across Texas. The Landowners Association of Texas (LAT)\, in partnership with the Smith County Landowners Association\, will present its 46th Annual State Conference November 13–15\, 2025\, at the Holiday Inn Conference Center on South Broadway Avenue in Tyler. \nThe conference theme\, “Sustaining Agriculture in a Changing World: Innovate\, Adapt\, Thrive\,” highlights the importance of resilience in today’s agricultural landscape. Whether you manage family farmland\, raise cattle\, explore new crops\, or are simply interested in conservation\, this gathering offers valuable tools and connections. \nThe event begins Thursday\, November 13\, at the Holiday Inn\, with a luncheon sponsored by the Smith County Landowners Association. Attendees will then have the option of cultural and educational excursions. These include a guided tour of the African American Museum\, a tour of the Tyler Botanical Garden by yours truly\, and information from the East Texas Genealogy Associates on DNA testing. The evening will conclude with the option to purchase burgers and beverages at the Conference Center\, providing time for fellowship. \nFriday\, November 14\, marks the official start of the conference at the hotel\, with registration opening at 6:30 a.m. and sessions beginning at 7:45 a.m. Throughout the day\, panels and speakers will tackle timely issues such as land conservation\, sustainable farming\, and food security. These sessions are designed to provide both practical solutions and big-picture strategies for Texas landowners navigating an uncertain climate and marketplace. The evening concludes with a dance after dinner. \nOn Saturday\, November 15\, the event concludes with a continental breakfast\, followed by a presentation that showcases cutting-edge technology in land management. At 10:00 a.m.\, Dr. Elliot Washington of Prairie View A&M University will deliver “The Role of Drones in Advancing Sustainable Forestry and Agriculture Practices.” His talk will showcase how drones are transforming everything from crop monitoring to forestry management\, demonstrating their value in increasing efficiency and sustainability. \nThe conference registration fee is $50 per person\, with online registration available at https://form.jotform.com/252501356893157. Group room reservations at the host hotel must be made by October 30 to ensure availability. \nFor many participants\, the annual LAT conference is more than just a series of meetings. It is a chance to connect with fellow landowners\, share knowledge\, and draw inspiration for the year ahead. In today’s world\, where land faces increasing pressures from development\, weather extremes\, and changing markets\, events like this play a critical role in sustaining the rural traditions and agricultural foundation of Texas. \nFor more details\, visit the LAT website at https://LATEXAS.org\, call the Smith County\, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office at (903) 590-2980\, or contact Prairie View Agent\, Anthony Brown\, at ACBROWN@PVAMU.EDU \nThis year’s gathering promises to be both educational and inspiring\, offering landowners the tools they need to innovate\, adapt\, and thrive in the face of change. \nGreg Grant\, Ph.D.\, is the Smith County horticulturist and Master Gardener coordinator for the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Tyler. He is the author of Texas Fruit and Vegetable Gardening\, Texas Home Landscaping\, Heirloom Gardening in the South\, and The Rose Rustlers. You can read his “Greg’s Ramblings” blog at arborgate.com\, read his “In Greg’s Garden” in each issue of Texas Gardener magazine (texasgardener.com)\, or follow him on Facebook at “Greg Grant Gardens” or “Pines\, Pawpaws\, and Pocket Prairies.” More science-based lawn and gardening information from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service can be found at aggieturf.tamu.edu and aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/46th-annual-state-landowners-conference/2025-11-14/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:46th Annual State Landowners Conference
DESCRIPTION:This November\, Tyler will host an event that brings together landowners\, agricultural professionals\, and community leaders from across Texas. The Landowners Association of Texas (LAT)\, in partnership with the Smith County Landowners Association\, will present its 46th Annual State Conference November 13–15\, 2025\, at the Holiday Inn Conference Center on South Broadway Avenue in Tyler. \nThe conference theme\, “Sustaining Agriculture in a Changing World: Innovate\, Adapt\, Thrive\,” highlights the importance of resilience in today’s agricultural landscape. Whether you manage family farmland\, raise cattle\, explore new crops\, or are simply interested in conservation\, this gathering offers valuable tools and connections. \nThe event begins Thursday\, November 13\, at the Holiday Inn\, with a luncheon sponsored by the Smith County Landowners Association. Attendees will then have the option of cultural and educational excursions. These include a guided tour of the African American Museum\, a tour of the Tyler Botanical Garden by yours truly\, and information from the East Texas Genealogy Associates on DNA testing. The evening will conclude with the option to purchase burgers and beverages at the Conference Center\, providing time for fellowship. \nFriday\, November 14\, marks the official start of the conference at the hotel\, with registration opening at 6:30 a.m. and sessions beginning at 7:45 a.m. Throughout the day\, panels and speakers will tackle timely issues such as land conservation\, sustainable farming\, and food security. These sessions are designed to provide both practical solutions and big-picture strategies for Texas landowners navigating an uncertain climate and marketplace. The evening concludes with a dance after dinner. \nOn Saturday\, November 15\, the event concludes with a continental breakfast\, followed by a presentation that showcases cutting-edge technology in land management. At 10:00 a.m.\, Dr. Elliot Washington of Prairie View A&M University will deliver “The Role of Drones in Advancing Sustainable Forestry and Agriculture Practices.” His talk will showcase how drones are transforming everything from crop monitoring to forestry management\, demonstrating their value in increasing efficiency and sustainability. \nThe conference registration fee is $50 per person\, with online registration available at https://form.jotform.com/252501356893157. Group room reservations at the host hotel must be made by October 30 to ensure availability. \nFor many participants\, the annual LAT conference is more than just a series of meetings. It is a chance to connect with fellow landowners\, share knowledge\, and draw inspiration for the year ahead. In today’s world\, where land faces increasing pressures from development\, weather extremes\, and changing markets\, events like this play a critical role in sustaining the rural traditions and agricultural foundation of Texas. \nFor more details\, visit the LAT website at https://LATEXAS.org\, call the Smith County\, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office at (903) 590-2980\, or contact Prairie View Agent\, Anthony Brown\, at ACBROWN@PVAMU.EDU \nThis year’s gathering promises to be both educational and inspiring\, offering landowners the tools they need to innovate\, adapt\, and thrive in the face of change. \nGreg Grant\, Ph.D.\, is the Smith County horticulturist and Master Gardener coordinator for the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Tyler. He is the author of Texas Fruit and Vegetable Gardening\, Texas Home Landscaping\, Heirloom Gardening in the South\, and The Rose Rustlers. You can read his “Greg’s Ramblings” blog at arborgate.com\, read his “In Greg’s Garden” in each issue of Texas Gardener magazine (texasgardener.com)\, or follow him on Facebook at “Greg Grant Gardens” or “Pines\, Pawpaws\, and Pocket Prairies.” More science-based lawn and gardening information from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service can be found at aggieturf.tamu.edu and aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/46th-annual-state-landowners-conference/2025-11-15/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:Create a Backyard Bird Paradise
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Seminar Series: Backyard Bird Paradise\nNovember 19 & 20\, 2025\nCost – $25\nMaster Naturalist Advanced Training\nQuestions? Please email Emily Grant at emily.grant@ag.tamu.edu \nNovember 19\, 2025\n5:30 – 6:30 PM Bring on the Birds! Haeley Giambalvo\, Native Plant Influencer and Author\nPresentation Summary\nBring your yard to life with bird activity by landscaping with native plants! This presentation will explore how our native Texas plants provide the food\, shelter\, and nesting sites that birds need to thrive. You’ll discover how native plants not only produce seeds and berries for birds\, but also attract the insects that are a critical food source for many species. Learn which plants attract different birds\, how to create a bird-friendly habitat year-round\, and simple design tips to transform your yard into the most popular one on the block for birds! \n6:30 – 7:30 PM Growing Plants from the Ground Up – Beth McMahon\, Horticulture Agent\,\nPresentation Summary\nHave you ever wanted to have a green thumb so you can grow your own bird attracting plants? Keeping plants alive can seem like a daunting task\, but doesn’t have to be. AgriLife Extension Agent Beth McMahon will talk on the basics of plant care\, establishing plant beds and general plant maintenance. \nNovember 20\, 2025\n5:30 – 6:30 PM Designing Home Landscapes from a Bird’s Eye Perspective – Dr. Michael Arnold – Professor of Landscape and Horticulture\nPresentation Summary\nThis presentation will focus on discussions of design elements useful in attracting birds to home landscapes. Emphasis will include plantings and hardscapes that support critical habitat requirements for various types of birds. We will explore plant selections and site considerations to provide necessary water\, food resources\, shelter and nesting locations and materials throughout the year. Suggestions for designing to enhance viewing of birds will also be discussed. \n6:30 – 7:30 PM Creating a Feeding Station to Enhance your Birdy Backyard – Liz Tidwell – Small Acreage Program Specialist\nPresentation Summary\nJoin Liz as she shares how to set up a backyard feeding station designed to attract your favorite birds. She’ll cover how to choose the right feeders and foods\, and why it’s important to adjust what you offer throughout the year to meet the seasonal needs of different species. Learn practical tips to make your backyard a welcoming habitat for feathered visitors while enhancing your own birding experience. \nREGISTER HERE\nQuestions? Please email Emily Grant at emily.grant@ag.tamu.edu
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/create-a-backyard-bird-paradise/2025-11-19/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits
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SUMMARY:A Conversation on Epic Gardening
DESCRIPTION:With Kevin Espiritu\, Founder and CEO\, Epic Gardening\nWednesday\, November 19\, 2025 from 7-8 p.m. ET\nVirtual\n$15 AHS members/$20 non-members\nThis program is approved for 1 CEU with the Association of Professional Landscape Designers\nWith hundreds of millions of learners on several media outlets\, Epic Gardening is committed to helping people grow plants through its gardening education and supply store. Join Kevin Espiritu\, founder and CEO of Epic Gardening\, for a conversation about the journey of building his impactful gardening business\, current projects\, the ways he reaches people through digital outlets\, and insight into plant materials\, gardening techniques\, and gardening education resources. This conversation will be filled with valuable tips for home gardeners\, garden communicators\, garden educators\, and professionals building plant businesses. \nKevin Espiritu is the founder and CEO of Epic Gardening\, the world’s most-followed gardening education brand and gardening supply source. As a self-taught gardener\, Espiritu has spent over a decade producing educational gardening content across YouTube\, TikTok\, Instagram\, Facebook\, The Beet podcast\, and his blog. He’s amassed over 23 million social media followers\, 25 million podcast downloads\, and over 120 million pageviews on his blog. Additionally\, Espiritu has authored three books: Field Guide To Urban Gardening: How to Grow Plants\, No Matter Where You Live\, Grow Bag Gardening: The Revolutionary Way to Grow Bountiful Vegetables\, Herbs\, Fruits\, and Flowers in Lightweight\, Eco-Friendly Fabric Pots\, and Epic Homesteading: Your Guide to Self-Sufficiency on a Modern\, High-Tech\, Backyard Homestead. Kevin currently lives at his Epic Homestead in San Diego\, California. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/a-conversation-with-epic-gardening/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits
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SUMMARY:Challenges Facing Caddo Lake
DESCRIPTION:The next meeting of the Gertrude Windsor Garden Club will be a Community Event held in the Azalea Room at the Rose Garden Center on November 20th at 10:00 a.m. We are excited to feature Laura-Ashley Overdyke\, Executive Director of the Caddo Lake Institute. We hope you can join us and invite your friends and neighbors to attend as well. Additionally\, we have invited other Garden Clubs to participate in this event. \nWhen:  November 20\, 2025\nTime:   10:00 am to 12:00 pm\nWhere: Tyler Rose Garden Center\, Azalea Room \nCaddo Lake is Texas’s only naturally formed lake and is recognized as a Wetland of International Importance. It is rich in biodiversity\, history\, and opportunities for adventure. You will learn about what makes Caddo Lake so unique and the landscape-level conservation efforts that have made significant progress in the area. Alongside its rare plants and animals\, Caddo Lake is home to the state’s second state park\, making it a fantastic destination for visitors. \nHowever\, with these blessings come challenges. There are threats to the long-term viability of Caddo Lake. East Texas\, including Lake Palestine and the Tyler area\, is part of the larger Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex’s future water supply sources. The plants and wildlife of Caddo\, along with its rich history and burgeoning tourism industry\, depend on receiving the right amount of water at the right time for their long-term survival. Caddo Lake is a true gem of East Texas\, and water management is a critical issue throughout Texas. \nThese important topics will be discussed as we hear from Laura-Ashley Overdyke\, the Executive Director of the Caddo Lake Institute\, a nonprofit organization dedicated to scientific conservation. \nWe look forward to seeing you on November 20th!
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/challenges-facing-caddo-lake/
LOCATION:Tyler Rose Garden Center\, 420 Rose Park Dr.\, Tyler\, TX\, 75702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:Create a Backyard Bird Paradise
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Seminar Series: Backyard Bird Paradise\nNovember 19 & 20\, 2025\nCost – $25\nMaster Naturalist Advanced Training\nQuestions? Please email Emily Grant at emily.grant@ag.tamu.edu \nNovember 19\, 2025\n5:30 – 6:30 PM Bring on the Birds! Haeley Giambalvo\, Native Plant Influencer and Author\nPresentation Summary\nBring your yard to life with bird activity by landscaping with native plants! This presentation will explore how our native Texas plants provide the food\, shelter\, and nesting sites that birds need to thrive. You’ll discover how native plants not only produce seeds and berries for birds\, but also attract the insects that are a critical food source for many species. Learn which plants attract different birds\, how to create a bird-friendly habitat year-round\, and simple design tips to transform your yard into the most popular one on the block for birds! \n6:30 – 7:30 PM Growing Plants from the Ground Up – Beth McMahon\, Horticulture Agent\,\nPresentation Summary\nHave you ever wanted to have a green thumb so you can grow your own bird attracting plants? Keeping plants alive can seem like a daunting task\, but doesn’t have to be. AgriLife Extension Agent Beth McMahon will talk on the basics of plant care\, establishing plant beds and general plant maintenance. \nNovember 20\, 2025\n5:30 – 6:30 PM Designing Home Landscapes from a Bird’s Eye Perspective – Dr. Michael Arnold – Professor of Landscape and Horticulture\nPresentation Summary\nThis presentation will focus on discussions of design elements useful in attracting birds to home landscapes. Emphasis will include plantings and hardscapes that support critical habitat requirements for various types of birds. We will explore plant selections and site considerations to provide necessary water\, food resources\, shelter and nesting locations and materials throughout the year. Suggestions for designing to enhance viewing of birds will also be discussed. \n6:30 – 7:30 PM Creating a Feeding Station to Enhance your Birdy Backyard – Liz Tidwell – Small Acreage Program Specialist\nPresentation Summary\nJoin Liz as she shares how to set up a backyard feeding station designed to attract your favorite birds. She’ll cover how to choose the right feeders and foods\, and why it’s important to adjust what you offer throughout the year to meet the seasonal needs of different species. Learn practical tips to make your backyard a welcoming habitat for feathered visitors while enhancing your own birding experience. \nREGISTER HERE\nQuestions? Please email Emily Grant at emily.grant@ag.tamu.edu
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/create-a-backyard-bird-paradise/2025-11-20/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits
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SUMMARY:Prairie Strips for Biodiversity
DESCRIPTION:with Dr. Lisa Schulte Moore\, professor\, Iowa State University\nThursday\, November 20\, 2025 from 7-8 p.m. ET\nVirtual\n$15 AHS members/$20 non-members\nThis program is approved for 1 CEU with the Association of Professional Landscape Designers\nAgriculture is crucial to providing for growing human population. It is also major threat to Earth’s biodiversity. Broad conservation strategies to address this situation include land-sparing\, which includes establishing reserves where human land uses are limited and natural processes are allowed to proceed\, and land sharing\, which seeks to improve the habitat provided by human-dominated landscapes. Prairie strips are an increasingly promoted land-sharing practice developed in the US Midwest. In this seminar\, Dr. Lisa Schulte Moore will present research knowledge and gaps regarding the use of prairie strips by multiple taxa\, including insects\, birds\, and reptiles. She will also discuss farmer interest in and barriers to establishing prairie strips. \nDr. Lisa Schulte Moore is the Charles F. Curtiss Distinguished Professor in Agricultural and Life Sciences in the Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management and director of the Bioeconomy Institute at Iowa State University. She works in large transdisciplinary teams of scientists\, engineers\, farmers\, farmland owners\, and representatives of government\, industry\, and NGOs to foster continuous living cover on agricultural landscapes. Her research supports the development of new agricultural markets to meet societal goals for sustainable food\, energy\, materials\, rural prosperity\, healthy soil\, clean water\, abundant wildlife\, and inspiring recreational opportunities. She is a fellow of the Ecological Society of America\, American Association for the Advancement of Science\, and MacArthur Foundation. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/prairie-strips-for-biodiversity/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits
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