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Native Plant Society of Texas

Boerne Chapter

Volunteer

At our chapter we love to learn about native plants and their benefits. We share our passion for and knowledge of native plants with our community via meetings, classes, demonstration gardens, a seed library, and biannual native plant sales.

We have found that the more you get involved in the chapter’s activities, the more you learn about native plants, and the more fun you are having, being a member!

We offer numerous ways for you to get involved, and we’re always looking for volunteers to lend a hand. Here are some of the activities you can take part in:

  • Serve as an officer
  • Join a committee
  • Help maintain our demonstration gardens and/or the BCCNA
  • Assist with teaching the Native Landscaping Certification Classes
  • Assist with the Seed Library
  • Assist with our plant sales as a grower, setting up or at the sale
  • Assist with the N.I.C.E. program
  • Assist at our outreach tabling events
  • Organize and lead field trips
  • Photography – events and native plants
  • Assist with special events

Interested in getting involved?  Contact us by completing the form below. Please specify which activity you are interested in by filling out the notes section.

Volunteer Interest Form

About the Region

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Salado, the location of our Fall 2025 Symposium, lies at the intersection of two ecoregions: the Edwards Plateau (Limestone Cut Plain) and Blackland Prairie (Northern Blackland Prairie).

The Edwards Plateau area is also called the Hill Country; however, this general term covers a much larger area extending farther north. Spring-fed creeks are found throughout the region; deep limestone canyons, rivers, and lakes (reservoirs) are common. Ashe juniper is perhaps the most common woody species found throughout the region. Additional woody species include various species of oak, with live oak (Quercus fusiformis) being the most common. Sycamores (Platanus occidentalis) and bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) border waterways. This area is well known for its spring wildflower displays, though they may be viewed in spring, late summer, and fall, as well. According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, average annual rainfall in the Edwards Plateau ranges from 15 to 34 inches.

The Blackland Prairie extends from the Red River south to San Antonio, bordered on the west by the Edwards Plateau and the Cross Timbers, and on the east by the Post Oak Savannah. Annual rainfall averages 30 to 40 inches, with higher averages to the east. This region is dominated by prairie species. The most common grass species include little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) and Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans) in the uplands and switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) in the riparian areas and drainages. Common herbaceous flowering plants include salvias, penstemons, and silphiums. This area has suffered greatly from overgrazing and agricultural use. Few intact areas remain, though many of the plants can be found along county roadsides throughout the region.

Our fall Symposium host chapter, the Tonkawa Chapter, includes both of these ecoregions.

Source: Wildflowers of Texas by Michael Eason