BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Native Plant Society of Texas - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Native Plant Society of Texas X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.npsot.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Native Plant Society of Texas REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093017 CREATED:20240911T230656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T200119Z UID:10003629-1726511400-1726518600@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Dallas Chapter September 16\, 2024 meeting. Migration and Tagging of Monarchs DESCRIPTION:Lois Diggs: Monarch Migration: The How…Why…and When\,Learn about the monarch butterfly\, why we tag the Super Generation as it migrates from Canada to Mexico every Fall\, discover the history of tagging\, and how you can become involved in this citizen scientist project. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nZOOM our monthly meetings at:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83725236133?pwd=MnRoZlRWMEd4ZENkaXdjalpkRFFIdz09 If needed\, use: Meeting ID: 837 2523 6133 / Passcode: 882399a* URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/dallas-chapter-september-16-2024-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Monarch-with-Tag-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093017 CREATED:20240905T012850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T030143Z UID:10003489-1726597800-1726605000@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Austin Chapter Meeting - Native Plant Seeds with Craig Bruska DESCRIPTION:Our September meeting will be a hybrid in person and over Zoom meeting. Our speaker will be attending via Zoom\, and we will be sure to project the video for everyone to see.  \n\n\n\nThe September Austin Chapter meeting is Tuesday\, September 17\, 2024.  \n\n\n\nThe meeting address is: Lakewood Clubhouse\, 7317 Lakewood Dr\, Austin\, TX 78750. \n\n\n\nSchedule: \n\n\n\n– 6:30PM Social time (both in person and online) \n\n\n\n– 7:00PM Guest speaker Craig Bruska speaking on Native Plant Seeds \n\n\n\n– 8:00PM Chapter Business Meeting \n\n\n\nIf you want to join our September Chapter Meeting via Zoom\, please register at the following link. (If you register now\, you will get a reminder from Zoom the day before the meeting.)  https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkdOCurzMoH91LrzBx44FYOxvqaIQpk7iD \n\n\n\nAfter registering for the Zoom\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-meeting-9/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093017 CREATED:20240624T025956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T041810Z UID:10003242-1726772400-1726776000@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Building Bird-Friendly Communities with Houston Audubon: How to Attract and Support Native Birds Wherever You Live\, Work\, and Play - September 19 DESCRIPTION:Birds are not only beautiful and fascinating creatures\, but they are also essential to balanced and healthy ecosystems. Despite their importance\, bird populations across the United States have faced a staggering decline in the last 50 years. Join Amber Leung of Houston Audubon as she delves into the factors driving this decline and explores how we can make a difference. Whether you live in an urban area\, suburban neighborhood\, or rural setting\, there are practical steps you can take to create bird-friendly environments. Anyone can play a role in safeguarding these vital creatures for future generations. Amber will equip you with the knowledge and tools to attract and support native birds wherever you live\, work\, and play\, ensuring that their songs and presence remain a cherished part of our world for years to come. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\nAmber Leung is the Nature Programs Manager for Houston Audubon. She teaches about birds and the rest of the natural world at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary in Houston. Her love for the natural world was nurtured from an early age through camping and hiking adventures with her family in Austin. Her passion for birding took flight during a Coastal Ornithology course while pursuing a BS in Marine Sciences at Texas A&M University in Galveston. In 2015\, Amber became a certified Texas Master Naturalist and went on to serve two terms as president of the Coastal Prairie Chapter. She is deeply committed to promoting the importance of all aspects of a healthy ecosystem\, particularly those that are often overlooked. In her free time\, Amber enjoys cultivating her own native plant garden\, creating wildlife-inspired art\, and immersing herself in nature\, where she delights in observing birds and reptiles.  \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/monthly-chapter-meeting-september-19/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093017 CREATED:20240901T111150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T231126Z UID:10003482-1726772400-1726776000@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Pines and Prairies Chapter Meeting - Tree Health After Extreme Weather Events DESCRIPTION:Open the Bulletin to find details about and links to the Native Plant Swap and Speaker. \n\n\n\nLocation: SHSU The Woodlands Campus\, 3380 College Park Dr\, The Woodlands\, Room 230Speaker: Allen Smith\, Entomologist & Forest Health specialist with Texas A&M Forest ServiceTopic: Tree Health After Extreme Weather Events \n\n\n\nYou can also attend via Zoom. Check your email. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this timely topic! URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/pines-and-prairies-chapter-meeting-6/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240923T174500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240923T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093017 CREATED:20240209T005718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T184209Z UID:10002706-1727113500-1727121600@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting - Deedy Wright - Plant Education - Fall plant sale preview DESCRIPTION:Meeting at the New Braunfels Public Library meeting room. \nSocial 5:45 pm\, Business 6:15 pm\, Program at 6:30 pmZoom link and passcode in January newsletter and on website. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-meeting-deedy-wright-plant-sale-preview/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093017 CREATED:20240228T043028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T043030Z UID:10002771-1727200800-1727208000@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:To Be Announced\, Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting (Weatherford)- Tuesday 9/24 DESCRIPTION:Additional details coming soon \n\n\n\nMeeting Details: \n\n\n\nLocation: Mount Pleasant Historical School\, 213 Raymond George Way\, Weatherford\, Texas. \n\n\n\n\n6:00 p.m. Chapter Business Meeting and Update on Native Plant Sale\n\n\n\n6:30 p.m. Educational Program URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/to-be-announced-cross-timbers-chapter-meeting-weatherford-tuesday-9-24/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093017 CREATED:20240905T200220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T221747Z UID:10003556-1727204400-1727208000@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:The Monarch Butterfly Migration\, San Antonio Chapter Meeting\, Sept. 24 DESCRIPTION:Presentation by Monica Maeckle. The Monarch Butterfly Migration; Its Rise and Fall. \n\n\n\nThe Monarch Butterfly Migration Its Rise and Fall – a newly published book by Chapter Member\, Monika Maeckle.  In this informative and interesting book\, we learn about the natural history of the monarch butterfly migration from 1976 to the present woven with a lot of cultural history and memoir.   Monika will share with us her journey of from curiosity to involvement about monarch butterly migrations that touch on a variety of subjects and issues from milkweed species to tagging butterflies to the changes seen in annual migrations.   \n\n\n\nMonika Maeckle is a writer\, Master Gardener\, pollinator advocate\, Monarch tagger\, and curious student of nature who loves the whole life cycle.  She founded the annual San Antonio Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival iN 2016 and posts on her site The Texas Butterfly Ranch https://texasbutterflyranch.com/. \n\n\n\nThis will be a “hybrid” meeting\, attend in-person or online. \n\n\n\nOnline: Please register in advance to attend via Zoom. \n\n\n\nIn person: The Gathering Center at the Urban Ecology Center at Phil Hardberger Park\, 8400 NW Military Hwy URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/the-monarch-butterfly-migration-san-antonio-chapter-meeting-sept-24/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/monarch-butterfly-rise-and-fall.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093017 CREATED:20231213T011027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T192703Z UID:10002282-1727375400-1727382600@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Business Meeting & Program - Adding Native Plants to Our Communities - Trinity Forks 2023 Grant Recipient Project Reports DESCRIPTION:6:30pm – Social time7:00pm – Zoom opens and meeting begins \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nThe PETAL Prairie Restoration at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center\, presented by Rachel Weaver\, Founder and Director of The PETAL Project\, demonstrates her partnership with the City of Denton\, TX and the Elm Fork Master Naturalists\, to add native plants of ecological importance into an area of restored prairie in order to provide creative and educational opportunities that cultivate purposeful community environmental literacy.\n\n\n\nThe Keep Argyle Beautiful – Rewilding Fire Station 511 project\, presented by Christian Cockrell and Kathy Salisbury\, presents the transformation of an unused barren\, weedy area at Argyle Fire Station 511 into a native prairie plant garden.\n\n\n\nThe Bluebonnets for Bluebonnet Elementary project\, presented by LISD’s Stormy Allen\,TEM Instructor\, and Kamille Mayes\, Teacher\, allows all 700 culturally diverse Kindergarten through 5th grade students to plant\, water\, weed\, grow\, maintain and observe bluebonnet plants in their school garden and provides basic science and gardening skills and education.\n\n\n\nThe fourth grant recipient\, the Town of Flower Mound’s Monarch Waystation will be the primary program for our July meeting.\n\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:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYodeCtrzoiE9LnBQR0XcOYymsF2Li5-B4G \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/47537/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Community Outreach,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/NPSOT-TFC_Grant-Program_Recipients_Graphic_Fall_2023_September2024ProgramPublicity.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093017 CREATED:20240909T005411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T202347Z UID:10003626-1727377200-1727384400@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Organizational Meeting for Galveston Chapter DESCRIPTION:Watch us take root and blossom — a new chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas is sprouting! \n\n\n\nInterested in helping start a new Native Plant Society chapter specifically for the Galveston area? Join us for the first organization meeting at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. \n\n\n\n\nJoin & network with other native plant enthusiasts\n\n\n\nDiscuss new chapter’s name and bylaws\n\n\n\nElect new chapter’s officers\n\n\n\n\nThe Galveston area is a unique ecoregion with very specific native plants & animals. Help bring education for this ecoregion to this community. \n\n\n\nLocationUnitarian Universalist Fellowship502 Church StreetGalveston\, TX URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/organizational-meeting-for-galveston-chapter/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/clc-new-chapter-sprouting.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240930T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240930T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093017 CREATED:20240925T171410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T172235Z UID:10003422-1727719200-1727726400@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Bastrop County Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Come mingle and learn with us at our first chapter meeting! Join us for an engaging presentation that delves into the unique ecoregion of Bastrop County. Explore the diverse native plants\, habitats\, and ecosystems that define this special region\, from the iconic Lost Pines to the thriving prairies and wetlands. Learn about the vital role native plants play in supporting local wildlife and how you can help observe these natural spaces. We will also talk about how conditions such as soil\, water and sun affect successful growth. Perfect for nature enthusiasts\, gardeners\, and anyone curious about the natural world around them! \n\n\n\nMeeting will take place at the Bastrop Public Library in the Pressley Room. Hope to see you there! URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/bastrop-county-chapter-meeting-3/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Turkscap.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T201500 DTSTAMP:20260404T093017 CREATED:20240815T154524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T210300Z UID:10003412-1727805600-1727813700@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Boerne Chapter Meeting at Hunke Gathering Hall at Herff Farm DESCRIPTION:October 1\, 2024 – Chapter Meeting at Hunke Gathering Hall at Herff Farm \n\n\n\n                          – 6:00pm Social Time\, 6:45pm – 8:15pm Chapter Announcements followed by presentation \n\n\n\nSpeaker – Angelica Torres\, Central Texas Mycological Society (CTMS). \n\n\n\nTopic – Mycology 101. Fungi are foundational species for nearly all terrestrial life on Earth. They are critical links between the health\, stability and abundance of the soil\, plants and freshwater on which human and animal life depends. The vision of the Central Texas Mycological Society is to foster recognition of the field of mycology as a beneficial ally in the effort to restore and sustain the resilience of the natural world in the general public. Our mission is to strengthen the conservation\, awareness\, and study of Mycology in the communities of Central Texas by creating a member self-directed non-profit organization\, CTMS. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/boerne-chapter-meeting-at-hunke-gathering-hall-at-herff-farm/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093017 CREATED:20240515T220138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T214025Z UID:10003133-1727807400-1727814600@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Collin County Chapter - The Amazing Life History Strategies of Parasitoids DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 1st to explore the amazing world of parasitoids!  Where do they live?  How do they survive attacks from their host? Are they dangerous or beneficial? Come ready to add several new words to your vocabulary\, be awed by nature’s crazy ways\, and walk away inspired to help this important group of insects by creating or improving your home and neighborhood habitats! \n\n\n\nThe presenter will be Katerina Graham\, who is part of Texas A&M’s AgriLife Research and Extension Center\, where she currently works for the Controlled Environment Entomology program. \n\n\n\nOur program opens at 6:30 with social time and testing of connections\, then at 7:00\, Rodney Thomas\, our chapter president\, will have a short chapter update\, followed by Katerina’s presentation. The meeting will conclude with a Q&A session. \n\n\n\nYou can attend the hybrid (in-person and online) meeting in person at the Heard Museum in McKinney. We meet in Laughlin Hall\, which you can access from the first parking lot on your right as you enter the Heard and then through the South doors.  \n\n\n\nOr you can join online via Zoom – https://tinyurl.com/yn85nbzd \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 885 5459 6572 ; Passcode: 571904 \n\n\n\nNo registration is required\, and the meeting will be recorded. \n\n\n\nKaterina holds a B.S. in Animal Science\, a Masters of Agriculture in Wildlife Management / Environmental Education\, and an M.S. in Horticultural Entomology. She also holds an 8-12 teaching certificate in Biology and Spanish. \n\n\n\nKaterina’s 20 years of experience includes working as a naturalist and environmental educator at two nature centers\, a contract instructor for gifted and talented ISD programs\, an Environmental Education Programs manager\, and a Biology and Spanish teacher. \n\n\n\nIn 2020\, after receiving her degree from OSU\, Katerina worked for the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service in Corvallis\, Oregon\, as a Research Assistant and Project Manager for Biocontrol Studies. In 2022\, she moved back to Texas to join Texas A&M’s AgriLife Extension Service\, where she served as the Horticulture Agent for Dallas County. Recently\, Katerina transitioned to the Dallas Research and Extension Center where she currently works for the Controlled Environment Entomology program. \n\n\n\nAmazing Life History Stategies ParasitoidsDownload URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/parasitic-wasps-their-role-in-nature-and-benefits-to-our-native-gardens/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Paper_Wasp_-_Polistes_dorsalis_Big_Cypress_National_Preserve_Ochopee_Florida-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093017 CREATED:20240502T230733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T000013Z UID:10003096-1727877600-1727883000@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:October 2: Outdoor Space Native Design presented by Stacey Gates\, A.A.S. Horticulturist DESCRIPTION:“Outdoor Space Native Design” with Stacey Gates\, A.A.S. Horticulturist URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/to-be-announced-2/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Outdoor-Space-Native-Design.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093017 CREATED:20240915T132008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T115846Z UID:10003799-1727978400-1727983800@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Gardening for Wildlife- Post Oak Chapter meeting DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us at our chapter meeting to hear Cheryl Lewis present “Gardening for Wildlife”. \n\n\n\nOctober 3rd\, Thursday \n\n\n\n6 pm: Meet and Greet \n\n\n\n6:30 pm: presentation \n\n\n\nGary Halter Nature Center at Lick Creek Park URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/gardening-for-wildlife/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Oct-3rd-Flyer-Rev-jpg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093017 CREATED:20231023T133117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T000809Z UID:10002234-1727980200-1727987400@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Native Plant Exchange\, North Central Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Native Plant Exchange \n\n\n\nBring your favorite native plant to exchange for another. Some things to share with our members; name (common and scientific)\, conditions\, location\, how the plant benefits your environment\, characteristics you love.. Take a new native plant home for your garden. Even if you don’t have one in a pot to bring\, come anyway. We have extras and we love to share! \n\n\n\nTo research more about your plant visit our Native Plant Database at https://www.npsot.org/resources/native-plants/native-plants-database/ or the ITIS database at itis.gov. \n\n\n\nFort Worth Botanic Garden in the Rose Room \n\n\n\n3220 Botanic Garden Blvd\, Fort Worth\, Texas 76107 \n\n\n\n6:15 pm Socializing & snacks 6:30 pm Business meeting and announcementsThe presentation will follow our business meeting. \n\n\n\nThis month will be In person only. No Zoom option is available. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/taylor-garrison-texas-parks-and-wildlife/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093017 CREATED:20240904T204051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T232114Z UID:10003549-1728396000-1728399600@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting - "Mowing Practices Along Texas Roads" presented by TxDOT DESCRIPTION:Join us at Riverside Nature Center (RNC) for a presentation on the mowing practices of TxDot along our Texas roadways. Social time begins at 1 pm followed by the chapter business meeting at 1:30. The public is welcome and the presentation if free of charge. \n\n\n\nRNC is located at 150 Francisco Lemos St.\, Kerrville\, Texas URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-meeting-mowing-practices-along-texas-roads-presented-by-txdot/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Kerrville-txdot-tractor-e1725492045762.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093017 CREATED:20240624T184741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T201417Z UID:10003245-1728579600-1728586800@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:NPSOT Fall Symposium - Reception DESCRIPTION:2025 Fall Symposium\n\n\n\n\n\nReception\, 5:00-7:00 pm at Downtown Social\, 386 W. San Antonio St\, New Braunfels\, TX 78130; URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/npsot-fall-symposium-4/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093017 CREATED:20240918T135148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T135149Z UID:10003802-1728586800-1728592200@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Building a Future With Flowers: Lewisville’s Sustainable Solution - Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, October 10 DESCRIPTION:Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, October 10\, 2024\, when our featured topic will be “Building a Future With Flowers: Lewisville’s Sustainable Solution” with TJ Gilmore\, mayor of Lewisville\, Texas.  Our guest speaker will be joining us via Zoom from Lewisville.  \n\n\n\nThe meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  TJ’s presentation will begin after a short business meeting. The meeting is free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nAbout our topic: Want to know how to navigate getting your city leadership to invest in natives\, avoid common political pitfalls\, and identify several programs that can be replicated in your community? TJ Gilmore\, mayor of Lewisville\, Texas\, will be providing all of that and more in his presentation. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Mayor TJ Gilmore is an Arizona native who’s been a Texas transplant since 2001. His service to the community stretches back to working on boards and commissions in 2004 until he was elected to city council in 2011 and became mayor in 2021. He’s married to his college sweetheart\, has three recent college graduate children and can’t pass up watching a good Star Trek episode. TJ is always looking out for ways to leave the community better than he found it and loves how plants bring people together — even though he has a black thumb. \n\n\n\nNOTE: this month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd Floor\, 402 W 8th St\, Georgetown\, Texas 78626.  Come early (6:30 PM) for expert advice\, to check out the seed swap board\, or just to visit. \n\n\n\nThe link to register for Zoom is below. \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/building-a-future-with-flowers-lewisvilles-sustainable-solution-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-october-10/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241011T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241011T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093017 CREATED:20240719T202143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T202144Z UID:10003382-1728631800-1728676800@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:NPSOT Fall Symposium - Opening Day DESCRIPTION:2025 Fall Symposium\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 Fall Symposium URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/npsot-fall-symposium-opening-day/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093018 CREATED:20240621T150701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T222647Z UID:10003234-1728914400-1728918000@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Bob Dailey "Soil: The Living Layer of Earth" DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/bob-dailey-soil-the-living-layer-of-earth/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/istockphoto-1183678932-612x612-1-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093018 CREATED:20240926T000948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T182805Z UID:10003872-1728929700-1728937800@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Beyond Butterflies - Hybrid Clear Lake Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our chapter meeting in person or online! \n\n\n\n6:15 Doors Opens – UHCL Bayou Building\, Room 23116:40 Zoom Opens6:45 Business Meeting6:55 Plant of the Month7:00 Guest Speaker \n\n\n\nBeyond Butterflies takes a deep dive into the world of native pollinators. Erin Mills will take us through each of the main groups of pollinators\, discuss their biology and needs\, and introduce us to some fascinating members of each group. We will end with some specific tips on how to foster healthy populations of these precious pollinators in the garden. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\nErin Mills has a Bachelor of Science in entomology from Texas A&M University and\, as a Board Certified Entomologist\, has dedicated most of her career to studying insect biology\, behavior\, and plant-insect interactions. After 15 years as an entomologist\, curator\, and finally director of the Cockrell Butterfly Center in the Houston Museum of Natural Science\, she felt a calling toward education. Erin joined the Houston Botanic Garden education team. As Associate Director of Family Programs\, she oversees youth and adult programming\, leads outreach and conservation efforts\, and speaks on many insect and plant-related topics. Erin is passionate about the vital role insects play in maintaining a healthy ecosystem and encourages gardeners not only to tolerate them but to welcome and celebrate their presence. \n\n\n\nIn-person – Parking Pass Required\n\n\n\nNew YELLOW parking passes are needed. Parking & Transportation will be checking! Patty Steinke will be outside handing out passes. If you have a pass\, don’t forget it – you will not get another one if you picked one up previously. If you need a pass\, arrive early enough to pick one up and place it in your car. If you miss Patty outside\, you can pick up a pass in the meeting room. DO NOT park in faculty/staff parking (enforced 24/7). \n\n\n\nMap and Directions – The meeting will be held in Room 2311 in the Bayou Building. \n\n\n\nUniversity of Houston-Clear Lake2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston\, TX 77058 \n\n\n\nOnline – Zoom\n\n\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis is a FREE EVENT. Meetings are open to members and non-members. If 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. \n\n\n\nHosted by the Environmental Institute of Houston\, University of Houston-Clear Lake. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/beyond-butterflies-hybrid-clear-lake-chapter-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/clc-featured-image-oct-2024-png.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093018 CREATED:20240929T210603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T175828Z UID:10003805-1729013400-1729018800@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:This month’s featured speaker will be Dr. Shaun McCoshum\, author of two books on pollinators and gardening – Gardening for Wildlife in the arid south west regions and Inviting Pollinators and Other Wildlife Into Your Garden – available on Amazon.com. He received a master’s degree in botany from Miami University (Ohio) and a doctorate from Oklahoma State University in zoology. \n\n\n\nLocation: 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-2/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Purple-and-white-Modern-Round-Stamp-Logo-single-flower-png.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093018 CREATED:20240614T061227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T061637Z UID:10002962-1729018800-1729022400@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:No Chapter Meeting in October DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-meeting-7/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093018 CREATED:20240624T030120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T042629Z UID:10003243-1729191600-1729195200@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Board Member Presentations - October 17 DESCRIPTION:Houston Chapter Board Members Reba Wiles and Doreen Gallevo will share their stories with our membership and summarize their experiences with urban habitat gardening. Join us this evening for two brief presentations on personal stories and helpful tips on garden maintenance that will inspire you on your own native plant journey.  \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/monthly-chapter-meeting-october-17/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093018 CREATED:20240909T193604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T193605Z UID:10003623-1729335600-1729357200@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Monarch Festival at Fischer Park DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/monarch-festival-at-fischer-park/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241021T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241021T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093018 CREATED:20240119T165046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T165226Z UID:10002619-1729533600-1729540800@www.npsot.org 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/2024-10-21/ LOCATION:Tyrell Park\, 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, Texas\, 77705 CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241021T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241021T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093018 CREATED:20241017T042042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T042043Z UID:10004132-1729535400-1729542600@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Dallas Chapter October 21\, 2024 meeting. DESCRIPTION:Conserving Texas Native Plant Biodiversity: Seed Banking\, Biology\, & Research at theBotanical Research Institute of Texas\n\n\n\nSeed bank conservation botanist\, Kay Hankins\, will lead us on a guided exploration through the journey of a seed from the field to DFW’s very own Conservation Seed Bank housed right here in the metroplex at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden and the Botanical Research Institute of Texas. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nZOOM our monthly meetings at:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83725236133?pwd=MnRoZlRWMEd4ZENkaXdjalpkRFFIdz09 If needed\, use: Meeting ID: 837 2523 6133 / Passcode: 882399a* URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/dallas-chapter-october-21-2024-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Kay-Hankins-BRIT-png.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093018 CREATED:20240909T193733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T193734Z UID:10003624-1729598400-1729598400@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Monarch Festival at Fischer ParkField Trip to Madrone Pollinator Garden in Canyon Lake DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/monarch-festival-at-fischer-parkfield-trip-to-madrone-pollinator-garden-in-canyon-lake/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093018 CREATED:20240228T043604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T045139Z UID:10002772-1729620000-1729627200@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Native Plant Swap\, Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting (Weatherford)- Tuesday 10/22 DESCRIPTION:Bring a Native Plant — from your yard\, the side of the road\, or purchased from a nursery! At this meeting\, plants will be swapped and stories will be told. \n\n\n\nFall is the digging/transplanting season. Our October meeting will be the Plant Swap. That’s the game in which each member brings a native plant to give away and then takes a turn claiming a plant donated by someone else. It’s a lot of fun and a good way to learn. \n\n\n\nUsually members bring plants from their yards — surpluses\, favorites to share\, ones that need new homes. Or you can bring a native you have bought from a nursery. The only rule is that it must be a Texas native. If you plan to dig from the yard\, plan to pot it 2-3 weeks before the meeting so the transplant has time to acclimatize in a pot before the meeting. If you run short of time or plans change at the last minute\, don’t let that keep you away from the meeting. We’ll have extra plants on hand so everyone gets to join in the fun. Friends and guests are always welcome. \n\n\n\nMeeting Details: \n\n\n\nMost members bring a 1 gallon or larger pot with a native plant. Print out a sheet with information on it’s ideal conditions — sun or shade; soil pH; water needs; soil drainage. If you have a story or love affair with the plant\, please consider sharing it. This event is always fun and educational! \n\n\n\nLocation: Mount Pleasant Historical School\, 213 Raymond George Way\, Weatherford\, Texas. \n\n\n\n\n6:00 p.m. Chapter Business Meeting and Update on Native Plant Sale\n\n\n\n6:30 p.m. Native plant swap URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/native-plant-swap-cross-timbers-chapter-meeting-weatherford-tuesday-10-22/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093018 CREATED:20241002T164016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T221743Z UID:10003932-1729623600-1729627200@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Northside ISD’s Restoration Endeavors Using Native Plants\, October 22 DESCRIPTION:Presentation by Amalia Sollars\, Isaac Esquivel\, and David Oberg. Northside ISD’s Restoration Endeavors Using Native Plants. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an insightful exploration of Northside Independent School District’s innovative approach to ecological restoration through the use of native plants.  This session will delve into the district’s ambitious restoration projects aimed at enhancing local biodiversity\, improving soil health\, and fostering environmental stewardship with our students within our school grounds. \n\n\n\nDiscover how Northside ISD students and staff are transforming their campuses into vibrant\, sustainable landscapes by integrating native plant species.  Our discussion will cover the strategies employed\, including site assessments\, plant selection\, curriculum development\, and community involvement. Participants will discover how Northside students learn about the ecological benefits of native plants\, such as their role in supporting local wildlife\, reducing water usage\, and minimizing maintenance needs.   \n\n\n\nSpeakers:Amalia Sollars – NISD K-8 Enrichment Programs Coordinator Isaac Esquivel – NISD Elementary Environmental Education InstructionDavid Oberg – NISD ACORN/Outdoor Programs  \n\n\n\nThis will be a “hybrid” meeting\, attend in-person or online. \n\n\n\nOnline: Please register in advance to attend via Zoom. \n\n\n\nIn person: The Gathering Center at the Urban Ecology Center at Phil Hardberger Park\, 8400 NW Military Hwy URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/northside-isds-restoration-endeavors-using-native-plants-october-22/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/neisd-schools-oct-mtg-scaled-1-jpg.avif END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR