Native Plant Ethnobotany

Learn how this relates to modern-day use and how these plants are also beneficial to native wildlife. Following the presentation, try a wild edible snack and take an optional walk to the Texas Native Trails.

Instructor: Patty Leslie Pasztor

About the Instructor: Patty Leslie Pasztor is co-author of the book, “Texas Trees, A Friendly Guide”. A graduate of Texas A&M, her experience includes many years as the Native Plant Horticulturist at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, Park Naturalist at Friedrich Wilderness Park, adjunct professor at Northwest Vista College and naturalist/leader for Road Scholar trips to Big Bend. Patty presents workshops on topics including Landscaping for Birds & Butterflies, Edible & Medicinal Plants, Survival, Tree & Wildflower ID, and more. She conducts plant I.D. hikes and natural resource surveys for landowners in the Hill County and monitors several rare plant populations. Pasztor is a long-time ethnobotany instructor for the Alamo Area Texas Master Naturalists and leads many of their plant ID/nature hikes.