Xeriscape Steering Committee

Members of Xeriscape Corpus Christi built the City's first demonstration garden to feature the seven principles of Xeriscape landscaping. The Xeriscape Learning Center and Design Garden is located at 1900 N. Chaparral at the entrance of the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History. The garden displays educational literature, and offer environmental and conservation opportunities. The free community garden now serves to educate South Texans' on our critical water supply resources and underscores the benefits of water conservation.

The Corpus Christi Xeriscape Steering Committee is represented by various government, civic organizations and resident volunteers. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History, 1900 North Chaparral, Corpus Christi, Texas. To participate, call 826-1614.

Xeriscape Corpus Christi 
Steering Committee Members

Joanne Salge, City of Corpus Christi Water Department

Leland Johnson, Nueces County Master Gardeners

Fred Pena, City of Corpus Christi Water Department

Doug Wade, ASLA, Landscape Architect 

Douglas Matthews, Treasurer

Michael Womack, South Texas Botanical Garden

Michael Potter, Texas AgriLife Extension Service<

Brent Clayton, Texas AgriLife Extension Service

Adria Schreiber-Garza City of Corpus Christi Storm Water Department

Sharon Lewis, City of Corpus Christi Environmental Services

John M. Olson, Volunteer, AIA Emeritus, Retired Architect

Bob Copes, Volunteer Grant Writer 

Ron Maxwell, Landscape Contractor

Ana Olivarez - Volunteer

If you're a nature buff, we encourage you to join the Xeriscape Corpus Christi Steering Committee! Individuals interested in attending the Xeriscape Corpus Christi Steering Committee are invited to submit their name to City of Corpus Christi Water Department, c/o Xeriscape Corpus Christi Steering Committee, P.O. Box 9277, Corpus Christi, TX 78469. There is no membership fee.

MISSION

PROJECT VISION

Utilize a highly interactive/interpretive Xeriscape Design Garden to educate and motivate people to conserve water by modifying their landscaping behavior through using Xeriscape principles at their own homes.

IMPERATIVE

Municipalities are required to implement water conservation programs and to provide educational information on water use efficiency measures. Xeriscape gardening can be an effective conservation measure across the community.