Plant Rescue at Northwest Vista College

Thanks to Sam Glass for the photographs.



Northwest Vista College (95kb) Northwest Vista College has over 130 acres of local flora and fauna (92kb) Because of campus expansion, local flora need to be transplanted away from the site (139kb) The campus has encouraged the removal of native plants prior to construction (84kb) The college supports the continuing stewardship of the campus grounds (70kb)
Many native trees, flowers, and shrubs need to be removed (130kb) Alamo Master Naturalist Liz Robbins talks with NVC Librarian Christine Godin (81kb) Volunteers begin to show up to help with the plant rescue (69kb) Liz and Christopher are ready for action! (94kb) Volunteers assess the construction site (100kb)
Liz and the Taylor family plan out their strategy (100kb) Alamo Master Naturalists work with other local volunteers for the common good (111kb) Texas Master Gardeners and the Native Plant Society help out, too. (147kb) As well as volunteers from the Cibolo Nature Center (155kb) Where do we start? (128kb)
The family that works together, plays together (147kb) What do you want me to do? (146kb) Little hands for little plants... (93kb) ...and big hands for big plants (182kb) Native plants are selected for removal (138kb)
Dr. Ward shares his knowledge with Christopher and Liz (115kb) What about this one? (139kb) Many hands go over the site (170kb) Gathering plants for rescue (126kb) Plants awaiting safe transport (173kb)
C'mon! Put your back into it! (133kb) Here's the Taylor Team leader (167kb) This is how to work the shovel... (139kb) The shovel works like this? (146kb) Looking for native plants (116kb)
The Team leader consults with his superior (160kb) Collecting native plants... (151kb) ...and collecting some more (163kb) Plant rescues are hard work (146kb) But they serve a useful purpose (184kb)
They keep native plants in the local area (199kb) That would otherwise be lost (196kb) It is possible for all to live together (180kb) My first plant! (85kb) Here is my contribution... (66kb)
Suzanne loads up her truck (135kb) It has been a fruitful day (111kb) Suzanne and Liz help each other out (114kb)