Axe ’Em, Jacks!
The Pineywoods Native Plant Center is a 40-acre living laboratory and is a wonderful recreational resource for the community and region.
Brundrett Conservation Education Building
Sustainably built and energy efficient, this building is a space for environmental programs year-round. Funded by private donations, it is named in honor of Tyler philanthropist Ina Brundrett.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Demonstration Garden
Dedicated by Lady Bird Johnson during Pineywoods Native Plant Center’s grand opening in 2000, this living classroom features many species of wildflowers, trees and shrubs native to Texas and the southeast. This garden includes
- the Xeric Bed (2a), characterized by deep sandy or clay soil and drought-tolerant plants
- the Mesic Bed (2b), slopes that are well drained but still have sufficient soil moisture most of the year
- the Riparian Zone (2c) located near the edge of streams and rivers.
Blueberry Hill
This blueberry patch has over 60 varieties and selections of blueberries used for research and evaluation.
Wetland
Wetlands absorb excess water, slow flooding, strain debris from water and provide wildlife habitat. Look for cattail, bald cypress, pickerel weed and Louisiana iris growing here.
Firewise Landscape
This garden demonstrates how homeowners can make their property less vulnerable to wildfire by selecting, placing and maintaining appropriate plants.
Green Roof Pavilion
Plantings on rooftops increase efficiency of heating and air conditioning. This grant-funded project researched strategies to improve efficiency of conventional green roofs.
Healing Garden
The butterfly bench, placed in memory of Ila Coble, is a peaceful spot to rest and reflect amongst flowers
Tucker Woods Trails
Walk the peaceful trails in the Tucker Woods where the natural vegetation communities found in East Texas can be experienced.