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SUMMARY:Collin County: July Meeting - Ecological Importance of Landscaping with Native Plants - Tree & Shrubs
DESCRIPTION:Our July 1 chapter meeting will include a presentation by Roger Sanderson on “Ecological Importance of Landscaping with Native Plants – Trees & Shrubs“. You can attend either in-person at the Heard Museum in McKinney or virtually via Zoom. \n\n\n\nSouthern Blackhaw Viburnum\, (Viburnum rufidulum)\n\n\n\nThe naturalist Doug Tallamy has brilliantly elucidated the critical need for using native plants in our home gardens and landscapes. Most people concerned about the natural world know that we need native plants to provide food for insects\, which in turn are necessary to provide food for birds and other animals. They also provide fruits to feed them directly and flowers to maintain pollinator populations to ensure their reproduction. So which trees and shrubs are most beneficial\, and provide the most uses to the most species of insects\, birds\, or animals – especially the ones we most want to share our backyards with? This presentation will cover a wide variety of trees and shrubs and what each provides. We will review which birds\, bugs\, or other wildlife use them\, their advantages to the home landscape\, and how they sustain the local ecology and a healthy environment. \n\n\n\nJoining our Meeting\n\n\n\nDoors (and Zoom) open at 6:30 PM for connection testing and setup. The meeting officially begins at 7:00 PM with a brief chapter update from our President Rodney Thomas\, followed by Roger’s presentation. \n\n\n\nOur meetings are open to the public. You can join us in person at the Heard Museum’s Laughlin Hall\, via the south entrance to the building\, or online through Zoom using the following details: \n\n\n\nZoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/yn85nbzd \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 885 5459 6572 / Passcode: 571904 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our Speaker\n\n\n\nRoger Sanderson has a vast and varied background as a naturalist\, with interests in native plants\, snakes\, birds\, insects\, and paleontology. He was Director of Horticulture at the Texas Discovery Gardens for over 7 years. In addition\, he was the Director of Botanical Gardens / Wildlife Biologist at the Heard Natural Science Museum for the prior 11 years. Roger also owned his own landscape company\, which he still operates part-time. A specialist on Pollinator Gardens\, he created a huge Butterfly Garden and Hummingbird Garden of national acclaim at Texas Discovery Gardens. He also developed noteworthy pollinator gardens at the Heard Museum\, Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge\, the Dallas Mayor’s Pollinator Garden\, and for numerous schools throughout the DFW area. Roger had a weekly column for several years in the Dallas Morning News on plants and gardening and continues to write articles about nature in several publications.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/collin-county-july-meeting-ecological-importance-of-landscaping-with-native-plants/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250703T183000
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SUMMARY:No Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/no-chapter-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T203000
DTSTAMP:20250707T204320Z
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SUMMARY:LOCATION CHANGE - Annual Meeting and Native Texas Plants Database Overview/Demonstration – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, July 10
DESCRIPTION:Updated July 7\, 2025. NEWS!  Due to the severe rains in Central Texas\, the July 10 in-person location will be the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd floor. A water main break and road closures are affecting the previously announced location which was the Georgetown Parks & Rec Admin Building. \n\n\n\n—- \n\n\n\nJoin NPSOT-Williamson County Thursday\, July 10\, 2025\, for our annual chapter meeting and a Native Texas Plants Database Overview/Demonstration focusing on Williamson County with Randy Pensabene and Gary Bowers. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.   \n\n\n\n\nResults of the chapter board election will be announced and membership anniversary pins will be presented to recipients attending in person. (If not attending this meeting in person\, the pins will be provided another way after the meeting.)\n\n\n\nA presentation featuring NPSOT-Williamson County Chapter’s new Texas native plants database (more info below).\n\n\n\n\nAbout the featured topic: Randy Pensabene and Gary Bowers will present a new plant database website developed by the Williamson County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT-Wilco). Designed specifically for residents of Williamson County\, the site offers a clear\, concise\, and user-friendly way to discover recommended native Texas plants for home landscapes. \n\n\n\nAbout our speakers: Randy Pensabene is a past president of the Native Plant Society of Texas\, Williamson County Chapter\, and is involved in the chapter’s native plant garden projects and native plant sales. She has also converted her yard from the typical hedges and non-natives to a beautiful low-water\, National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat using Texas native plants. She enjoys sharing her enthusiasm for our Texas native plants and teaching others about their beauty\, drought-tolerance\, and benefits. \n\n\n\nGary Bowers grew up in northeastern Tennessee and has always had a keen interest in nature and the outdoors — though he harbors a special passion for trees. Since moving to Central Texas in 2012\, he has discovered the wonderful variety of Texas native plants. Gary is a past president of the NPSOT-Williamson County Chapter and has also served the chapter as an instructor for the chapter’s Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP)\, a field trip leader\, and more. Gary works as a software developer in order to pay for new plants. \n\n\n\nNEWS!  NOTE: this month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd floor\, 402 West 8th St\, Georgetown\, TX 78626. Georgetown Parks & Rec Administration Building\, 1101 N College St\, Georgetown\, Texas 78626.    \n\n\n\nCome early (6:30 PM) for expert advice\, to check out the seed swap board\, or just to visit. \n\n\n\n==> To attend via Zoom\, register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/vKF9n7OAQhS6FikdcS7oVQ#/registration \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/annual-meeting-and-native-texas-plants-database-overview-demonstration-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-july-10/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T181500
DTSTAMP:20250531T013241Z
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SUMMARY:No Clear Lake Chapter Meeting in July
DESCRIPTION:While we’re skipping the July meeting\, we’re not skipping the fun. Take this time to recharge\, explore local greenspaces\, and maybe spot a few pollinators of your own. We’ll be back in August with our Pollinator Road Trip—a lively session that’s part travelogue\, part native plant appreciation\, and all about celebrating the efforts of our habitat grant awardees. See you then! \n\n\n\nIf you would like to become a member\, you may join online. For more information about the Native Plant Society of Texas and the benefits of membership please visit: npsot.org.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/no-clear-lake-chapter-meeting-in-july/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T190000
DTSTAMP:20250127T201907Z
CREATED:20250127T201904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T201907Z
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SUMMARY:Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Location: Tye Preston Memorial Library\, 16311 S. Access Road\, Canyon Lake\, Texas 78133.  Social time 5:30 p.m.\, business meeting 5:40 p.m.\, Plant-of-the-Month 5:50 p.m.\, hour-long program 6:20 p.m.  All presentations are available via Zoom and are recorded for our Youtube channel.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-6/2025-07-15/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T200000
DTSTAMP:20250715T145646Z
CREATED:20250715T145645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T145646Z
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SUMMARY:Bees! How We Can Help Them - July 17
DESCRIPTION:July’s talk will focus on our pollinator friends\, bees! Our speaker is Colin McKenzie\, who has worked for the USDA\, the National Park Service\, and the Bureau of Land Management. He will discuss a history of bees and their role in our ecosystem\, as well as their life histories\, taxonomic relationships\, ecology\, and anatomy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur monthly chapter meetings are held on every 3rd Thursday\, January – November. Our meetings are free and open to the public thanks to our members and sponsors.  \n\n\n\nThe presentation will start at 7:00 pm\, but come at 6:45 pm for a meet and greet with snacks. \n\n\n\nHouston Arboretum and Nature Center \n\n\n\n610 Entrance (preferred)120 W Loop N FwyHouston\, TX 77024 \n\n\n\nWoodway Entrance4501 Woodway DriveHouston\, TX 77024 \n\n\n\nMeetings will also be live-streamed and recorded for later viewing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Houston Chapter Page
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/bees-how-we-can-help-them-july-17/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250721T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250721T200000
DTSTAMP:20240123T165226Z
CREATED:20240119T165046Z
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SUMMARY:Beaumont Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly chapter meetings. You do not need to be a member to attend. We meet the 3rd Monday of each month. \n\n\n\nMeeting Location: Tyrrell Park – 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, TX 77705 \n\n\n\nWe meet in the Binks Horticultural Center in the Beaumont Botanical Gardens area of the park.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/beaumont-chapter-meeting/2025-07-21/
LOCATION:Tyrell Park\, 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, Texas\, 77705
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T203000
DTSTAMP:20240930T235051Z
CREATED:20240930T235050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T235051Z
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SUMMARY:No July Austin Chapter Meeting
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URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-meeting-13/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T200000
DTSTAMP:20250622T230041Z
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SUMMARY:Working with Developers and HOAs on Native and Water-Wise Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:Arrive at 6:30pm to share or find native plants at the Plants x Donation table. \n\n\n\nThis will be a “hybrid” meeting\, attend in-person or online. \n\n\n\n\nIn person: The Gathering Center at the Urban Ecology Center at Phil Hardberger Park\, 8400 NW Military Hwy\n\n\n\nOnline: Please register in advance to attend via Zoom.\n\n\n\n\nPresentation by Marisa Bruno\, Phil Hardberger ParkWorking with Developers and HOAs on Native and Water-Wise Landscapes\n\n\n\nIn the spring of 2025\, the Hill Country Alliance released a new resource\, “Model Language for HOAs in the Texas Hill Country: A Practical Guide for Protecting and Preserving Water Resources\, Native Landscapes\, and Night Skies.” Written with input from over 30 water utility leaders and conservation experts\, this guide promotes a new standard for landscaping in new developments and helps established HOAs update their landscaping policies to better conserve natural resources. In this presentation\, Marisa Bruno will present an overview of the guide and share reflections and learnings on the initial rollout to new developments and established HOAs. Additionally\, the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance will present its complimentary guide\, “Watershed Stewardship for the Edwards Aquifer Region: A Low Impact Development Manual.” Attendees will leave with two new tools in their toolkit for promoting native landscapes and protecting water resources! \n\n\n\nIf you are attending in person\, there is no need to register. However\, if you are attending via Zoom\, please register here before the meeting begins as late registration and entry will not be allowed. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n\n\nNote: The Zoom recording will be available within days after the meeting on our  YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/working-with-developers-and-hoas-on-native-and-water-wise-landscapes/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T200000
DTSTAMP:20250714T002056Z
CREATED:20250714T002055Z
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SUMMARY:Be Prepared for the Next Wildfire with Fire-Resistant Landscaping
DESCRIPTION:A spark can quickly become a wildfire like it did during the Crabapple fire that burned nearly 10\,000 acres and destroyed nine residences and several other buildings. Are you ready for the next fire? A fire could strike at any moment and with the right conditions threaten your home regardless if you live on acreage in the county or in a subdivision. \n\n\n\nDayziah Petruska\, Wildland Urban Interface Coordinator for Texas A&M Forest Service Region 6 (which includes Gillespie County) will speak about the basics of fire behavior and how property owners can prepare for and decrease the risk of structure loss in wildfire situations. She will also discuss home hardening strategies and fire-resistant landscaping.  \n\n\n\nThe meeting begins at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Halle (212 W. San Antonio St.\, Fredericksburg) and doors open at 6:30 p.m. for social time.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/be-prepared-for-the-next-wildfire-with-fire-resistant-landscaping/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T203000
DTSTAMP:20250711T160434Z
CREATED:20240810T135253Z
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SUMMARY:The Nature Conservancy: Our Goals for 2030
DESCRIPTION:Nature Conservancy’s Goals and short business meeting. \n\n\n\n6:30pm – Social time7:00pm – Zoom opens and meeting begins \n\n\n\nCourtney Mayden\, Associate Director of Development at The Nature Conservancy will present an informative program about the Nature Conservancy’s 2030 goals of supporting biodiversity\, reducing climate change\, protecting more land and water\, and providing more food to our ever-growing population. Understanding the work that is going on in North Texas to contribute to these worldwide goals of The Conservancy could help Trinity Forks and the Native Plant Society of Texas collaborate more effectively. \n\n\n\nOpen to the public. \n\n\n\nWe hope you can join our meeting in person at TWU’s  Ann Stuart Science Complex.  Campus parking is open after 6:00pm. \n\n\n\nIf you can’t join us in person\, we invite you to our Zoom meeting. \n\n\n\nZOOM PARTICIPANTS ONLY: Please Register in advance for this meeting: \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O3MOpFeKTYmq7lwngfH2HA \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/trinity-forks-educational-program-and-short-business-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting,Chapter Meeting,Community Outreach,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T190000
DTSTAMP:20250311T025624Z
CREATED:20250311T025622Z
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SUMMARY:Prairie Rose Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly chapter meeting at the Somervell County Citizens Center\, 209 SW Barnard Street in Glen Rose. The meetings are free and open to visitors.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/prairie-rose-chapter-meeting/2025-07-28/
LOCATION:Somervell County Citizens Center\, 209 SW Barnard Street\, Glen Rose\, Texas\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T200000
DTSTAMP:20250321T151433Z
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SUMMARY:Bastrop County Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly chapter meeting. Our meetings are hybrid. You can join us in person at the Bastrop Public Library in the Pressley Conference Room or virtually via Zoom.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/bastrop-county-chapter-meeting-5/2025-07-28/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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