The staff of the KBDJ, LP Conservation Land and Quarry in Hays County planted wildflower seeds today in recognition of Earth Day 2010, continuing what has become an annual tradition. The seed mix, which was spread along the road that leads into the plant, was previously recommended to KBDJ by the Hill Country Conservancy.
“Wildflowers beautify our site and enhance the native landscape,” said KBDJ president Jill Shackelford. “We enjoy seeing new flowers appear with each new growing season. What a year it has been for Texas wildflowers!”
Last year, KBDJ planted live oak trees in front of the quarry entrance with the help of a group of middle school students from Grace Academy in Georgetown and Hays County Commissioner Karen Ford. KBDJ frequently hosts field trips of the quarry for fourth graders – the state’s fourth grade science curriculum closely matches the lessons in geology taught at the quarry – where students are encouraged to spread wildflower seeds. The quarry also holds an annual Christmas tree drive; each January, neighbors may dispose of live trees that KBDJ will submerge in a pond on site to create fish habitat.
KBDJ is a certified wildlife habitat conservation site recognized by the Wildlife Habitat Council, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring and enhancing wildlife habitat.
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