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Event Series Event Series: Boerne Chapter Meeting, Hunke Hall, 33 Herff Farm Road, 6:00-8:00

Boerne Chapter Meeting, Hunke Hall, 33 Herff Farm Road, 6:00-8:00

May 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Speaker: Meg Inglis, Native Plant Society of Texas Executive Director

Topic: NPSOT State Updates

NPSOT Boerne is honored to host Meg Inglis, the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) Executive Director as our speaker for our May 6, 2025 meeting.The Boerne Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas has a lot to celebrate in its 25th anniversary year – the chapter has accomplished so much! Meg Inglis, Society Executive Director, is honored to be part of the celebration.

Meg will give a brief overview of recent state level accomplishments and activities and then respond to any questions that attendees might have.

A few state level highlights include:

  • What is the member portal? How to access it and what lies within?
  • Delights of the new state website – cool (and useful!) new sites such as the native plant database.
  • Gaining more chapter publicity through state communications digital and print media!
  • Tips to making chapter life easier – key resources.
  • Society swag.

Let’s catch up!

About the Speaker: Meg Inglis accepted the position as Executive Director in 2021. Prior to that, she coordinated NPSOT’s Native Landscape Certification Program for 7 years.

For many years she worked in the field of environmental health and safety for medical device manufacturing facilities and other organizations.

She has a Bachelor’s in Biology, secondary science teaching certification, and a Master’s in Public Administration.

Meg’s passion for native plants began in 2000 when she and her family built their home on a 2-acre parcel of land near Dripping Springs. Her knowledge of ecology and their decision to be solely dependent on a rainwater system drove their decision to restore their property with natives.

She is a long-time member of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT), serving as Austin NPSOT Chapter President and other positions on the board for several years. Other favorite organizations include the Native Prairies Association of Texas and the Texas Society for Ecological Restoration. In addition, she participated in the 2009 Hays County Texas Master Naturalist program.

About NPSOT Boerne Meetings: Join us for our monthly chapter meetings. You do not need to be a member to attend. We meet the first Tuesday of each month.

Our meetings start with a social time at 6:00pm. Announcements will begin at 6:45pm, followed by the presentation. For the social time, please bring any snacks/appetizers/desserts that you would like to share.

Meeting Location: Hunke Hall, 33 Herff Farm Road, Boerne

Boerne NPSOT

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 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