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SUMMARY:Habitat Workday @ EIH
DESCRIPTION:Habitat volunteers help weed and mulch flower beds\, plant native plants\, maintain pathways\, and trim trees and bushes. Volunteers may also help clean out the pond on select work days. \n\n\n\n\nNo experience necessary—we’ll show you what goes and what stays\n\n\n\nBring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)\n\n\n\nDon’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle\, hat\, and sunscreen!\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers must be 18 or older to participate in EIH’s workdays unless prior arrangements have been made. \n\n\n\nWe do not hold workdays when the university is officially closed. Also\, workdays are canceled during inclement weather\, though a light sprinkle or drizzle rarely keeps us out of the garden. If you’re not sure\, please call 281-283-3950 or 281-283-3045\, and we’ll let you know if we’re digging in. \n\n\n\nLocationEnvironmental Institute of Houston (Click link for Google Map)University of Houston-Clear LakeNorth Office Annex (NOA) 1 Building2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston\, TX 77058
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/habitat-workday-eih-4/2025-05-06/
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SUMMARY:Boerne Chapter Meeting\, Hunke Hall\, 33 Herff Farm Road\, 6:00-8:00
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:  Meg Inglis\, Native Plant Society of Texas Executive Director \n\n\n\nTopic: NPSOT State Updates \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNPSOT 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.  \n\n\n\n\nMeg will give a brief overview of recent state level accomplishments and activities and then respond to any questions that attendees might have. \n\n\n\nA few state level highlights include: \n\n\n\n\nWhat is the member portal? How to access it and what lies within?\n\n\n\nDelights of the new state website – cool (and useful!) new sites such as the native plant database.\n\n\n\nGaining more chapter publicity through state communications digital and print media!\n\n\n\nTips to making chapter life easier – key resources.\n\n\n\nSociety swag.\n\n\n\n\nLet’s catch up! \n\n\n\nAbout 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. \n\n\n\nFor many years she worked in the field of environmental health and safety for medical device manufacturing facilities and other organizations.  \n\n\n\nShe has a Bachelor’s in Biology\, secondary science teaching certification\, and a Master’s in Public Administration.  \n\n\n\nMeg’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.  \n\n\n\nShe 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. \n\n\n\nAbout 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. \n\n\n\nOur 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. \n\n\n\nMeeting Location: Hunke Hall\, 33 Herff Farm Road\, Boerne
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/boerne-chapter-meeting-hunke-hall-33-herff-farm-road-600-800/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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SUMMARY:Collin County May Meeting - North Texas Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:***Added Carol’s handout on Pollinator Plants*** \n\n\n\nPollinator plants 2025 (1)Download\n\n\n\nJoin us for our May 6th chapter program\, a hybrid meeting and joint presentation hosted at the John and Judy Gay Library in McKinney and virtually via Zoom. This event is also part of McKinney’s Green Seminars and features Carol Clark as our presenter\, speaking on “North Texas Pollinators”.. \n\n\n\nDiscover the fascinating world of North Texas pollinators and learn how to support them in your own landscape. Carol will share insights about various kinds of pollinators\, their importance\, and actionable strategies for supporting these essential creatures through pollinator-focused plantings and management practices. She will also highlight her favorite plants for creating pollinator-friendly spaces. \n\n\n\nDoors (and Zoom) open at 6:30 PM for socializing and setup. The meeting officially begins at 7:00 PM with a brief chapter update from President Rodney Thomas\, followed by Carol’s presentation. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of pollinators and their role in our ecosystems. \n\n\n\nJoin us in person at the John and Judy Gay Library in McKinney or online via Zoom using the following details: \n\n\n\n\nZoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/yn85nbzd\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 885 5459 6572\n\n\n\nPasscode: 571904\n\n\n\n\nCarol Clark is an amateur botany enthusiast\, a Texas Master Naturalist\, and longtime member of the Native Plant Society of Texas\, and is now a Conservation Specialist with Monarch Watch. She also co-administrates the Texas Native Bee Co-op Facebook page . She and her husband own and operate Clark Haven Farm\, a wildlife preserve and custom wildflower seed business in Cooke County. Carol grew up with a nature photographer father and wildlife artist brother\, and has spent much of her life looking around in the great outdoors. Her favorite things to do are leading discovery walks in local natural areas\, and finding and photographing interesting plants and insects.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/collin-county-may-meeting-north-texas-pollinators/
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SUMMARY:NPSOT-Houston Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Houston chapter is always looking for dedicated volunteers who are passionate about the native plant mission in their city. Join our team to participate in important habitat\, outreach\, and planning efforts the support our mission. Anyone is welcome to attend our board meetings on zoom. We would love to have you join one of our committees and start the fun and rewarding work that goes into our various projects. \n\n\n\nWe use Slack to organize and communicate. Please email us at nphouston1@gmail.com for the slack link.  \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 845 237 64852Passcode: monarch \n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Houston Chapter Page
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/may-npsot-houston-board-meeting/2025-05-06/
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ORGANIZER;CN="reba wiles":MAILTO:rwiles104@gmail.com
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