Wildflowers grow naturally in the landscape and thrive in similar soil types and situations |
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department's 4th Annual Lady Bird Johnson Tribute Wildflower Planting Project will be planting wildflowers at four sites with the help of volunteers from the community.
The four sites include the East Orem Esplanades, the West Orem Esplanades, Spurlock Parkway, and Mason Park. Additional volunteers are needed at the East Orem and West Orem Esplanades. Individuals interested in volunteering for the East Orem Esplanades can park and register at the B.L.O.C.K., 12707 Cullen Boulevard, 77067. Individuals interested in volunteering for the West Orem Esplanades can park and register at the Crossing Community Church, located at 3225 W. Orem Drive, 77045.
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department stewards and manages over 38,992 acres of parkland and greenspace for the City of Houston and develops and implements recreational programming for citizens of all abilities.
"Four years ago we began planting wildflower seeds in our parks and greenspaces as a tribute to one of our country's best known First Ladies, Lady Bird Johnson," said Joe Turner, Director, Houston Parks and Recreation Department. "Houstonians responded enthusiastically to our call for volunteers that first year and every year since then. By volunteering to plant wildflower seeds to beautify our city, they honor Lady Bird Johnson's memory and her contributions to environmental stewardship."
All volunteers are advised to dress comfortably for working outside and bring their own gloves and water. A volunteer waiver is required and children must be accompanied by parent or guardian. No pets, please.
For more information on the Lady Bird Johnson Tribute Wildflower Planting or the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, call (832) 395-7022 or visit www.houstontx.gov/parks.
The four sites include the East Orem Esplanades, the West Orem Esplanades, Spurlock Parkway, and Mason Park. Additional volunteers are needed at the East Orem and West Orem Esplanades. Individuals interested in volunteering for the East Orem Esplanades can park and register at the B.L.O.C.K., 12707 Cullen Boulevard, 77067. Individuals interested in volunteering for the West Orem Esplanades can park and register at the Crossing Community Church, located at 3225 W. Orem Drive, 77045.
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department stewards and manages over 38,992 acres of parkland and greenspace for the City of Houston and develops and implements recreational programming for citizens of all abilities.
"Four years ago we began planting wildflower seeds in our parks and greenspaces as a tribute to one of our country's best known First Ladies, Lady Bird Johnson," said Joe Turner, Director, Houston Parks and Recreation Department. "Houstonians responded enthusiastically to our call for volunteers that first year and every year since then. By volunteering to plant wildflower seeds to beautify our city, they honor Lady Bird Johnson's memory and her contributions to environmental stewardship."
All volunteers are advised to dress comfortably for working outside and bring their own gloves and water. A volunteer waiver is required and children must be accompanied by parent or guardian. No pets, please.
For more information on the Lady Bird Johnson Tribute Wildflower Planting or the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, call (832) 395-7022 or visit www.houstontx.gov/parks.
