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Tag: Texas

  • Sunday, April 12 – Friday, April 17 – Texas Blooms in Spring: Gardens, Culture and Bluebonnet Fields

    Join American Horticultural Society President & CEO Suzanne Laporte April 12 – 17 on an extraordinary President’s Council journey to celebrate the vibrant spirit and colors of spring in Texas, where world-class gardens, private estates, and fields of wildflowers await. This thoughtfully designed itinerary blends horticultural beauty with rich cultural experiences, from the sophisticated cityscapes of Dallas and Fort Worth to the creative energy of Austin and the blooming backroads of the Hill Country. Along the way, enjoy exclusive access to exceptional public and private gardens, inspiring landscapes, historic landmarks, and the warm hospitality and bold flavors that define the Lone Star State.

    This custom trip is part of the AHS Sojourns travel program collection. Explore the Dallas Arboretum, Fort Worth Botanic Garden, and Native Texas Plant Center with expert-led tours. Savor regional cuisine at a curated selection of top restaurants, from Tex-Mex favorites to fine dining. Visit the George W. Bush Presidential Center and stroll its one-of-a-kind Texas Native Park.

    Enjoy exclusive access to private homes and gardens and meet with their passionate owners. Learn about the legacy of John F. Kennedy at Dealey Plaza and the Sixth Floor Museum. Explore the acclaimed Kimbell Art Museum. Stay at the modern and elegant Hall Arts Hotel in Dallas and the classic Driskill Hotel in Austin, steeped in old-world charm. Travel scenic country roads through the Hill Country in search of wildflower displays. Tour the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and visit the largest wildflower seed farm in the U.S. Stop at the historic LBJ Ranch and enjoy a classic Texas-style steakhouse lunch. Click here for Program Brochure and Registration

  • Tuesday, November 13, 7:30 pm – Insects on the Edge of America: Exploration and Discovery on the Southern Border of the USA

    The next meeting of the Cambridge Entomological Club will be held on Tuesday November 13 at 7:30 PM in room 101 of the Museum of Comparative Zoology. Joshua Rose will present a talk entitled “Insects on the Edge of America: exploration and discovery on the southern border of the USA.”

    Josh worked for three and a half years as head biologist of the World Birding Center in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of extreme southern Texas. During that time he met entomologists collecting and describing species new to science, naturalists exploring the biology of little-known insects, and photographers hoping to document rare tropical vagrants that had wandered across the border from Mexico. He will share some of what they have been discovering down there.

    The meeting is free and open to the public. Snacks will be provided and you are also welcome to join us at 6:00 PM for an informal pre-meeting dinner at West Side Lounge Restaurant.