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Click on a “Donate” below to make an online donation to one of our dedicated funds. You may give any amount and your gift will be allocated to your choice of one of our ongoing programs.

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If your employer has a matching gift program, be sure to enter it on the donation form or contact us by phone or email and ask for the coordinator.

Gifts & estate planning

A planned gift is one of the most impactful ways you can support the Society’s critical conservation work. You may be able to save on taxes, receive income for life or enjoy other financial benefits—all while helping to keep nature healthy for years to come.

Legal language and tax ID

  • If you wish to name the Native Plant Society of Texas in your will or estate plan, we should be named as: The Native Plant Society of Texas, a nonprofit corporation, organized and existing under the laws of the State of Texas, with principal business address of PO Box 3017, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
  • Tax ID: Please email the state office.
  • The Native Plant Society of Texas is tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Questions? CONTACT US

If you have included the Native Plant Society of Texas in your estate plans, let us know. We would like to thank you for your generous commitment to the future of our natural world.

Additional Sample Language for Gifts of Real Estate

If you own property that you would like to donate to the Society through your will or trust, the following language, which you should share with your attorney, can be used:

I hereby give, devise and bequeath to the Native Plant Society of Texas, a nonprofit corporation, organized and existing under the laws of the State of Texas, and with current business address of PO Box 3017, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624, tax identification number 74-2697896, all of that certain piece, parcel or lot of land owned by me and situated and being in the Town of _______ and more particularly described as follows: [full legal description of property] I understand that the above-mentioned real estate may not qualify for protection. If it does not qualify for protection, I hereby give my permission for it to be sold at the Society’s sole discretion and the proceeds used as the Society’s State Board deems appropriate to further the purposes of the Society.

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About the Region

New Braunfels, the location of our Fall 2024 Symposium, straddles both the Edwards Plateau Ecoregion and the Blackland Prairie ecoregion. Interstate 35 divides the city of New Braunfels; its path through the city closely parallels the boundary of these two ecoregions, with the Edwards Plateau on the west side and the Blackland Prairies region to the east. 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 four host chapters (New Braunfels, Lindheimer, Guadalupe, and the Hill Country chapters) are located in one or both of the ecoregions above. However, the eastern portion of Guadalupe County also falls within the Post Oak Savanna ecoregion. Annual rainfall averages 35 to 45 inches, with higher averages to the east. A wide variety of hardwood trees are found, including several species of oaks, elms, and in the Bastrop area, loblolly pine (Pinus taeda). Grasses and forbs dominate in the open savannas, with most common grass being little bluestem. Ranching, agriculture, and fire suppression have allowed woody species to encroach on the once-open savannas.

Source: Wildflowers of Texas by Michael Eason