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Earth-Kind Water Wise Program
August 9 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
If you would like to learn even more about dealing with summer heat and drought in the landscape and which plants are most adapted here, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Earth-Kind Environmental Education committee will be presenting an Earth-Kind Water Wise program Friday August 9, 2024, from 9 am until noon in the Tyler Rose Center.
Speakers and topics include:
Luke Alfaro (City of Tyler Urban Forester and Arborist): “Different Tree Stressors.” Luke received his bachelor’s degree in forestry from Stephen F. Austin State University. He is active with the Tyler Tree Committee and with Tyler being recognized as a Tree City USA.
Dr. David Creech (Professor Emeritus and Director of SFA Gardens, Nacogdoches, Texas): “Zero Irrigation Trees and Shrubs for the Pineywoods.”
Dr. Creech received his bachelor’s degree in horticulture from Texas A&M University, his master’s degree in horticulture from Colorado State University, and his PhD in horticulture from Texas A&M University. He speaks throughout the U.S., writes for Texas Gardener magazine, and has received numerous awards including the Outstanding International Horticulturist Award from the American Society for Horticultural Science, recognizing his decades-long contributions to international horticultural science, education, research, and outreach.
Greg Grant (Smith County Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service): “Zero Irrigation Earth-Kind Bulbs for East Texas.” In case you do not know me, I received my bachelor’s degree in floriculture from Texas A&M University, my master’s degree in horticulture from Texas A&M University, and I am working on a PhD in Forestry at Stephen F. Austin State University. I am also in love with bulbs, and I am a part time bulb farmer.
This program is sponsored by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Earth-Kind Education Committee and the City of Tyler Water Utilities Department. The Earth-Kind Education Committee is a group of dedicated volunteers who work passionately to provide the citizens of Smith County with sustainable Extension programs that support the Texas A&M AgriLife mission by delivering research-based, locally relevant programing to promote the protection of Texas’ natural resources. For more information on the program please contact the Smith County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office at 903-590-2980.
