The Bowie County Master Gardeners and Texas A&M-Texarkana’s Extended Education and Community Development Department will host the program “Creating Pocket Prairies” on Monday, September 9, 2024, starting at 6:00 PM. The event is free and open to the public. The class will take place in the University Building, Room 326. No reservation is required to attend.
The program will be presented by Rachael Derringer, a Bowie County Master Gardener. A question- and-answer period will follow the presentation.
What is a pocket prairie you ask? A pocket prairie is a small area of land that is planted to native plants. Pocket prairies are often planted in urban and suburban areas such as in backyards or other green spaces. These small ‘pockets’ create an island of plant diversity adjacent to neatly trimmed lawns, driveways, and sidewalks. They provide habitat for small wildlife such as colorful and melodious songbirds. They also provide critically needed food sources for pollinators like native bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Any shape, big or small, can be converted into an oasis for nature in your backyard. Come out to this program to learn how to plan and plant your own pocket prairie.
