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The Bob Barth Cacti & Succulent Collection

October 16 @ 2:00 pm 3:30 pm

Open to the public, free to attend

Join for the Tejas Garden Stars monthly meeting and learn about the Bob Barth Cacti & Succulent Colleciton, housed at Zilker Botanical.

About the Presenter

Jeff Pavlat | Curator of the Bob Barth Cactus & Succulent Collection

As Curator, Jeff is responsible for the development of the Garden’s living collections. This includes the cataloging and labeling of plants as well as caring for and expanding greenhouse collections. Jeff has been working in horticulture for 18 years and is an expert on succulent flora. He is the VP of Education for the Austin Cactus and Succulent Society and serves as the Immediate Past President of the Cactus and Succulent Society of America. In 2015, he helped found the Conservancy and was Interim Executive Director from 2018 to 2020. Prior to working with plants, he received a BFA in Studio Art from the University of Texas with an emphasis on graphic design, photography, and printmaking. Originally from near Houston, Jeff has called Austin home since 1988.

Tejas Garden Stars

(512) 970-3405

Zilker Botanical Garden

2220 Barton Springs Road
Austin, Texas 78746
512-477-8672
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