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SUMMARY:San Antonio Chapter Meeting February 2026
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 Ben EldridgeExecutive Director\, Heart of Texas ConservancyPreserving Natural Infrastructure in the Texas Hill Country\n\n\n\nBen started his career as the manager of a 5\,000 acre ranch and has also been instrumental in shaping development rules\, transportation plans and water management policies in Boerne and Kendall County. In addition to facilitating the conservation of land\, Ben also serves on the board of directors at the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District\, influences regional groundwater management and participates in state water data initiatives. \n\n\n\nBen Eldredge is the Executive Director of the Heart of Texas Conservancy\, a land trust and civically engaged conservation organization based in Boerne\, Texas. Ben will discuss the importance of conserving natural infrastructure in the Hill Country with a focus on policy and conservation easements for preserving the region’s waterways\, water supply and mitigating risks to humans in “Flash Flood Alley.” \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/san-antonio-chapter-meeting-february-2026/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Lessons Learned Running a Native Plant Nursery\, Fredericksburg chapter - Feb 24
DESCRIPTION:“There are a whole host of positive aspects about a native plant business. I want to share the amazing and unexpected things I have leaned.” Dr David Winningham said. \n\n\n\n\nDr. David Winningham\, our February speaker for the Fredericksburgs chapter of NPSOT\, may have a PhD in physics but his love is the “hobby that got out of hand” – the nursery known as the Natives of Texas in the hill country between Kerrville and Medina. \n\n\n\nNurseries didn’t offer native plants in the early 1990s when the Winninghams began searching for those plants that thrive and support the ecology of the Texas Hill Country. As they explored western Texas from San Antonio as far as Big Bend\, they began collecting seeds and cuttings\, focusing on some for the madrone trees that have made the nursery famous.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lessons-learned-running-a-native-plant-nursery-fredericksburg-chapter-feb-24/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Hybrid chapter meeting,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093257
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SUMMARY:Wichita River Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly members meeting with a variety of topics. Meetings are held the fourth Thursday of the month at  6 p.m. @The Forum Club Room (East Entrance) at 2120 Speedway Avenue\, Wichita Falls\, TX. 76308.  
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-meeting-4/2026-02-26/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093257
CREATED:20251214T211730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T215840Z
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SUMMARY:UNT Ecological Action Studio\, Prescribed Burning and Plant Rescues and Short Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Find out what’s going on with the UNT Ecological Action Studio and the important work that they are doing to save the native plant species in North Texas. \n\n\n\nPresenter:   Dr. Jamie Baxter-Slye \n\n\n\n6:30 pm – Social time7:00 pm – Zoom opens and meeting begins \n\n\n\nOpen to the public. \n\n\n\nWe hope you can join our meeting in person at ServeDenton\, 308 N Loop 288\, Denton. \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/wm475rUZRam2kATnwYJuKw \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/program-and-short-business-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting,Chapter Meeting,Hybrid chapter meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093257
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SUMMARY:Boerne NPSOT Chapter Meeting\, Hunke Hall\, 33 Herff Farm Road\, 6:00-8:00 
DESCRIPTION: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\nOn March 3 join us for an informative session on harvesting rainwater for drinking and irrigation. Dr. Sunn and Dr. Grainger from RainBees will share practical guidance on how to design\, manage\, and maintain an effective rainwater collection system. \n\n\n\nTopics will include understanding your rainwater needs\, evaluating and preparing your collection area\, storing rainwater safely\, filtering leaves and debris\, water filtration methods\, monitoring water levels\, and maintaining your system for long-term success. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re new to rainwater harvesting or looking to improve your current setup\, this session will provide valuable insights and actionable tips. \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-npsot-chapter-meeting-hunke-hall-33-herff-farm-road-600-800-10/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093257
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SUMMARY:Collin County March Meeting - Jumpstart Your Native Plant Garden (Online Only)
DESCRIPTION:Our March 3 chapter meeting will be online only via Zoom. The speaker is Haeley Giambalvo – she is the VP of Communications for NPSOT\, founder of NativeBackyards.com\, and the author of “Native Plant Gardening for Beginners“.  \n\n\n\nPresentation Summary\n\n\n\nHaeley will be speaking on how to “Jumpstart Your Native Plant Garden“. Learn how to get started growing more Texas native plants in your yard this spring! She will show you how to find the best plants for our area that are hardy\, drought-tolerant\, and pollinator magnets. You will learn simple practical tips to transform a garden bed with native plants.  \n\n\n\nTo Join Our Meeting\n\n\n\nThis is an online-only meeting via Zoom. Our meetings are free and open to the public.  \n\n\n\n\nZoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/yn85nbzd – Passcode: 571904; Meeting ID: 885 5459 6572\n\n\n\nZoom Opens: 6:30 PM (for setup and connection testing)\n\n\n\nMeeting Begins: 7:00 PM\, with a brief update from Chapter President Rodney Thomas\, followed by Haeley’s presentation.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you at our program!
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/collin-county-march-meeting-jumpstart-your-native-plant-garden-online-only/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T153000
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SUMMARY:March 4 - Lakes & Pines Chapter Meeting -  "Adding Texture with Native Plants" presented by Lin Grado\, Texas Master Gardener
DESCRIPTION:Make your native plantings more interesting by introducing texture to the garden. In this session we’ll discuss using plants with contrasting forms of leaves\, flowers\, and even seedbeds to change the mood of your garden.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/march-4-texture-in-the-garden-presented-by-lin-grado/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T181500
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SUMMARY:Creating a Native Seed Library – Hybrid Clear Lake Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:6:15 Doors Open – UHCL Bayou Building\, Forest Room (B1430)6:40 Zoom Opens6:45 Business Meeting6:55 Plant of the Month7:00 Guest Speaker – via Zoom \n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening of delicious pizza\, exciting door prizes\, and the chance to connect with others while learning something new! Bring your own beverage. \n\n\n\nCraig Bruska will discuss how to create a native seed library within your community. From building local buzz and getting your library to partner on the project to establishing scientific and common name indexes and creating essential documents\, as well as the benefits and challenges of launching and sustaining a seed library. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\nCraig has had a lifelong love of nature from visiting scores of National Parks across the country on family vacations. During his 40-year career in construction\, engineering\, and facilities\, he worked for eight years for the Lake County (IL) Forest Preserve District\, overseeing the maintenance and construction of over 100 miles of multi-use countywide trails in the 35\,000-acre preserve system. He oversaw the restoration of over 1\,000 acres of wetlands by removing field tiles. His crews battled invasive species from European Buckthorn to Purple Loosestrife. \n\n\n\nSince moving to Texas in 2019 and settling in New Braunfels in 2020\, he has worked to learn the plants of the Blackland Prairie and Edwards Plateau. This includes attending various lectures and symposiums on native Texas plants. He has also completed the Native Plant Society of Texas Native Landscaping Certification Program and is a Texas Master Naturalist. Craig has helped create native seed libraries in Comal\, Hays\, and Guadalupe counties and is working on adding two more. He is also the NPSOT State Chair of the Native Seed Committee. \n\n\n\nIn-person – Parking Pass Required\n\n\n\nDO NOT park in employee parking (enforced 24/7). \n\n\n\nClear Lake Chapter Members: 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 in the meeting room and place it in your car. \n\n\n\nVisitors: Non-members may purchase a visitor parking permit at the kiosk in front of the Recreation Center or via T2 Mobile Pay. \n\n\n\nMap and Directions – The meeting will be held in the Forest Room (B1430) of the Bayou Building\, University of Houston-Clear Lake. Student lot D2 is closest to 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/creating-a-native-seed-library-hybrid-clear-lake-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093257
CREATED:20250817T224732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T202857Z
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SUMMARY:Kimberly Miller\, Grow Wild Greenery\, Native Plant Gardens and HOAs\, North Central Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Homeowners Associations (HOAs) play a large role in shaping the landscapes and ecological health of Texas communities. This presentation introduces best practices for selecting\, planting\, and maintaining Texas native plants within HOA-managed areas. Whether you are an HOA board member\, landscaper\, or a concerned resident\, this session will equip you with actionable steps to make your community more sustainable and beautiful through the use of Texas natives. \n\n\n\nKimberly Miller felt a need to do something that would help both the community and the environment. After walking away from a waste-heavy industry in apparel production\, she has built a business rooted in purpose and community impact. Grow Wild Greenery focuses on Texas native\, pollinators\, edible plants\, as well as resilient North Texas perennials and evergreens—because they’re good for wildlife\, lowering water use\, replenishing soil\, and gaining carbon capture for our environment \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6:30 Doors Open\, Socializing and Snacks7:00 Chapter Meeting and AnnouncementsThe presentation will follow our brief business meeting. \n\n\n\nLOCATIONFort Worth Botanic GardenRose Room3220 Botanic Garden Blvd\, Fort Worth\, Texas 76107 \n\n\n\nVIRTUAL ZOOM REGISTRATION This meeting is hybrid and will be held in person and on Zoom.  You can register in advance to receive the Zoom meeting link by clicking the GREEN BUTTON found at the top of the Calendar page on our website. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the online meeting.  \n\n\n\nFREEThis is a free event hosted by the North Central Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas.  Our meetings are open to members and non-members.  For more information about the North Central Chapter\, and the benefits of membership\, please visit our website
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/kimberly-miller-grow-wild-greenery-native-plant-gardens-and-hoas-north-central-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Hybrid chapter meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093257
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SUMMARY:Partnerships for WaterWise Communities: City of Round Rock Landscape Project – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, March 12
DESCRIPTION:Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, March 12\, 2026\, when our featured topic will be Partnerships for WaterWise Communities: City of Round Rock Landscape Project with City of Round Rock Conservation Staff\, Jessica Woods and Emily Morales. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting. \n\n\n\nPlease note: This month’s guest presentation will NOT be recorded for YouTube. \n\n\n\nAbout our topic: Our presentation will provide insight into why we (the City) need partnerships to achieve our goals\, as well as an update on our landscape transformation project at the Utilities and Transportation Office to which NSPOT has donated several plants. A lot of pictures will be included in the presentation! \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker:  Jessica Woods is the Senior Water Conservation Coordinator for the City of Round Rock. She is an active Good Water Master Naturalist and is starting to enjoy backyard birding. \n\n\n\nEmily Morales is a Water Conservation Specialist for the City of Round Rock. She is also an active Good Water Master Naturalist and especially interested in habitat restoration and plant rescues. \n\n\n\n==> This month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd floor\, 402 West 8th St\, Georgetown\, TX 78626. Come 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/OqmyN9-bTNGQC6H2kh4qPA#/registration \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/partnerships-for-waterwise-communities-city-of-round-rock-landscape-project-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-march-12/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093257
CREATED:20240119T165046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T165226Z
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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/2026-03-16/
LOCATION:Tyrell Park\, 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, Texas\, 77705
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093257
CREATED:20250804T201610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T192055Z
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SUMMARY:Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Location: Tye Preston Memorial Library\, 16311 S. Access Road\, Canyon Lake\, Texas 78133.  All presentations are available via Zoom and are recorded for our Youtube channel.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lindheimer-chapter-monthly-meeting-4/2026-03-17/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093257
CREATED:20250816T042536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T043340Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly chapter meeting! We meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month.  \n\n\n\nMore details are coming soon.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-7/2026-03-18/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093257
CREATED:20251223T221431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T221432Z
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SUMMARY:Elm Creek: Monthly Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly chapter meeting! We meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month.  \n\n\n\nMore details are coming soon.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-8/2026-03-18/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T200000
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CREATED:20260113T000230Z
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SUMMARY:Native Solutions: Real-World Restoration Stories and the Impact of Local Plants
DESCRIPTION:Native plant communities throughout the Lower Galveston Bay Watershed have been on the decline as open green space is rapidly being lost to urban sprawl\, industrial land use\, and poor land management practices. The loss of biodiversity threatens the overall health of our bay system and its ability to provide habitat for wildlife. Local resources for native plant material adapted to our harsh coastal environment are difficult to find\, forcing consumers to purchase material from non-local sources that lack the genetic adaptations to thrive in our coastal ecosystems. \n\n\n\nTo address these challenges\, the Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) operates a Native Plant Program that supplies native plant resources for landscape-scale restoration projects. These resources are available to conservation and restoration practitioners\, as well as residential homeowners seeking to utilize native plants in their home landscaping. Through this program\, GBF has implemented a variety of restoration projects across its conservation properties. \n\n\n\nIn this presentation\, GBF will share both successful and unsuccessful stories from these restoration efforts\, illustrating how the Native Plant Program has contributed to the recovery of local plant communities and highlighting lessons learned along the way. These real-world examples will demonstrate the importance of using locally adapted native plants and the impact of restoration work on the health and resilience of the Lower Galveston Bay Watershed.  \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRicci Simmons is the Conservation Stewardship Manager at the Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF). She has a B.S. in Wildlife Fisheries Sciences and in Rangeland Ecology Management from Texas A&M University\, in addition to an M.S. in Hydrology from Boise State University. Her responsibility at GBF is to promote high species diversity\, improve hydrologic function\, and increase wildlife habitat through vegetation management on protected lands that are sensitive to the health of Galveston Bay.She also oversees monitoring of GBF’s properties using the Land Trust Alliance Standards and Practices\, and manages an upland native plant and emergent freshwater wetland nurseries. Ricci spends most of her free time enjoying the outdoors with her family and especially loves collecting and pressing botanical specimens. \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\n(Parking is free at the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center on Thursdays.) \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/houston-chapter-meeting-march-19/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093257
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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/2026-03-23/
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:20260323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093257
CREATED:20241128T004147Z
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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-5/2026-03-23/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093257
CREATED:20260221T195959Z
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SUMMARY:San Antonio Chapter Meeting March 2026
DESCRIPTION:When: March 24\, 2026Time: 5:30-7:30pmWhere: Koehler Pavilion at Brackenridge Park \n\n\n\nInstead of our usual meeting and program at Hardberger Park\, please join us at the Koehler Pavilion on the San Antonio River at Brackenridge Park for a social gathering and opportunity to adopt or exchange native Texas plants. \n\n\n\nAll members and friends are welcome! \n\n\n\nWhat to bring: If you’ve got Texas native plants in your yard needing thinning or removal\, please pot them up soon\, label them with both common and latin name (if possible!) and then bring them with you to exchange for something new\, or simply bring your excess to share with others. Also\, don’t forget to package and bring any native seeds that you have collected. \n\n\n\nThis is going to be an ideal time for you to acquire some new native plants for your yard and to show your support for the San Antonio Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas. It will also be a great time to visit with your native plant friends and to make some new plant loving friends. \n\n\n\nFinding Koehler Pavillion: Koehler Pavilion is just up the river from the San Antonio Zoo Train Depot. It is just off the circle where Tuleta and N. St. Mary’s Street intersect near Kiddie Park. Parking can be found in front of pavilion across from the SA Zoo Education Center or at the Brackenridge Eagle Train Station. \n\n\n\nClick for a Map.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/san-antonio-chapter-meeting-march-2026/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093257
CREATED:20251212T003040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T003558Z
UID:10005984-1774375200-1774382400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:March Meeting - Texas Mycology\, Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting (Weatherford) - Tuesday 3/24/2026
DESCRIPTION:DATE: Tuesday\, March 24th\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTIME: 6 pm \n\n\n\nLOCATION: 213 Raymond George Way\, Weatherford\, TX 76086\, United States \n\n\n\nSPEAKER: Eli Turner \n\n\n\nEli will be presenting on (mycology) the native mushrooms and fungi of Texas! \n\n\n\nMore information coming soon. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSee less \n\n\n\nMeeting Details: \n\n\n\n6:00pm Chapter Business Meeting \n\n\n\n6:30pm Monthly Feature Presentation \n\n\n\nThis educational event is open to the public. \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. Bat Presentation
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/march-meeting-texas-mycology-cross-timbers-chapter-meeting-weatherford-tuesday-3-24-2026/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093257
CREATED:20260311T221541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T042835Z
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SUMMARY:Austin Chapter Meeting: Mycology 101 in Central Texas
DESCRIPTION:Please note: Our location has changed! It will not be at the Lakewood Clubhouse. Please see location below. It will be at a private home. \n\n\n\nOur next Austin Chapter meeting will be Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026\, at 7pm with a social half-hour starting at 6:30PM. \n\n\n\nMycology 101 in Central Texas \n\n\n\nJoin us to discover fungi’s role in ecosystems and four ways to upcycle mushroom blocks: nourishing plants and wildlife\, building water-efficient\, fungal-rich soil\, and remediating contaminated sites. This class will equip you with practical skills to promote sustainability\, improve soil health\, and up-cycle mushroom blocks. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKathleen Walsh is a Central Texas–based mycophile with a passion for building community through education and empowerment. She believes mushrooms offer powerful healing properties for the mind and body and loves sharing that knowledge in a fun and accessible way.  \n\n\n\nJoin us for our monthly Chapter Meeting\, 4th Tuesday of almost every month at 7PM (with social time at 6:30PM). We will have a table with seeds to swap. Bring some seeds to share. You are also welcome to bring food or drink to share. \n\n\n\nDIFFERENT location than usual: 7405 Twilight Shadow Drive\, Austin\, TX 78749.The meeting has a Zoom hybrid option as well. To attend online\, you must register for the Zoom meeting. \n\n\n\nPlease note that there is no Austin Chapter meeting in April due to the NPSOT Austin Chapter’s Spring Native Plant Sale on April 26 at 11AM-3PM.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-meeting-mycology-101-in-central-texas/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093257
CREATED:20251028T044758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T220742Z
UID:10005778-1774548000-1774551600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Wichita River Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly members meeting with a variety of topics. Meetings are held the fourth Thursday of the month at  6 p.m. @The Forum Club Room (East Entrance) at 2120 Speedway Avenue\, Wichita Falls\, TX. 76308.  
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-meeting-4/2026-03-26/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093257
CREATED:20251214T212145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T220114Z
UID:10005989-1774549800-1774557000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Propagating Native Plants and Short Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our friends at the Denton County Master Gardener Association will be giving you tips on propagating native plants and also keeping those you buy at the NPSOT plant sale alive and healthy! \n\n\n\nPresenters:  Denton County Master Gardener Plant Propagation Team \n\n\n\n6:30 pm – Social time7:00 pm – Zoom opens and meeting begins \n\n\n\nOpen to the public. \n\n\n\nWe hope you can join our meeting in person at ServeDenton\, 308 N Loop 288\, Denton. \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/wm475rUZRam2kATnwYJuKw \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/program-and-short-business-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting,Chapter Meeting,Hybrid chapter meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093257
CREATED:20260206T020451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T182841Z
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SUMMARY:Lakes & Pines Chapter Meeting -  "Understanding Soil Biology for Healthier Plants Using Earth-Kind Practices" presented by Clint Perkins
DESCRIPTION:Clint’s session highlights how healthy soil biology improves plant vigor\, drought tolerance\, and nutrient uptake.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/april-1-soil-health-presented-by-clint-perkins/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093257
CREATED:20260203T140812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T030922Z
UID:10006309-1775152800-1775158200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting Thursday\, April 2nd featuring Dr Alan Pepper- "Conserving Texas' Rare and Endangered Native Plants"
DESCRIPTION:April 2\, 2026 Post Oak Chapter NPSOT meeting -Dr Alan Pepper\n\n\n\nChapter Meeting Thursday April 2nd featuring Dr Alan Pepper \n\n\n\nThursday\, April 2nd\, 6 PM Meet and Greet\, 6:30- 7:30 PM Presentation. More Details to Come! \n\n\n\nHaving grown up amongst the flora of Northern California\, Alan Pepper attained a post-doctorate in plant biology along with some graduate work in restoration ecology. Sometime afterwards\, he took a position in the TAMU biology department. His major area of research focuses on how plants adapt to extreme geological\, soil and climatic conditions. \n\n\n\nA large part of his work concerns the genetics\, ecology and conservation of rare endemic plants\, including Texas plants in the mustard family and orchids.  He has also researched the genetics and ecology of invasive species such as KR Bluestem and Giant Arundo. \n\n\n\nAlan is active in several organizations and currently serves on the steering committee of the Texas Rare Plants Conservation Alliance\, where he helps to advise restoration projects and the nursery industry on best practices for selection of genetic materials for the propagation of rare\, endangered and threatened plants. 
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-meeting-thursday-april-2nd-featuring-dr-alan-pepper/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093257
CREATED:20251123T235754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T000001Z
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SUMMARY:Boerne NPSOT Chapter Meeting\, Hunke Hall\, 33 Herff Farm Road\, 6:00-8:00 
DESCRIPTION: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-npsot-chapter-meeting-hunke-hall-33-herff-farm-road-600-800-7/2026-04-07/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093257
CREATED:20260119T221624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T161825Z
UID:10006256-1775586600-1775595600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Collin County April Meeting - From Forgotten Ground to Living Memory
DESCRIPTION:Our Tuesday April 7th chapter meeting will be available to attend in person at the Heard Museum in McKinney or online via Zoom. The program will feature Julie Fineman of the Constellation of Living Memorials presenting on “From Forgotten Ground to Living Memory: Reimagining Forgotten Cemeteries to Reconnect People with Natural and Cultural History”. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresentation Summary\n\n\n\nAcross cities\, historic cemeteries sit quietly overlooked. What if these spaces could be restored as native landscapes that reconnect communities to local ecology\, cultural heritage\, and collective memory? Reimagining cemeteries as living memorials transforms them from neglected land into vital civic spaces rooted in history and nature. \n\n\n\nAttendance Options\n\n\n\nOur meetings are free and open to the public. This is a hybrid meeting held at the Heard Museum in McKinney and virtually via Zoom. \n\n\n\n\nLocation (in-person): Laughlin Hall at the Heard Museum. Please enter through the south doors of the building.\n\n\n\nZoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/yn85nbzd – Passcode: 571904; Meeting ID: 885 5459 6572\n\n\n\nDoors and Zoom Open: 6:30 PM (for setup and connection testing)\n\n\n\nMeeting Begins: 7:00 PM\, with a brief update from Chapter President Rodney Thomas\, followed by the featured presentation.\n\n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you at our program! \n\n\n\nAbout our Speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith over 33 years of work experience\, Julie is a versatile and creative professional who combines her passion for photography\, healthy living\, and wildlife conservation. She is driven by a vision of creating a harmonious and respectful relationship between humans and nature and bringing awareness and education to the community about the value and beauty of native wildlife habits. Reimagining cemetery landscapes as wildlife habitats celebrates the cycle of life is now being realized through the Constellation of Living Memorials. She is also the President at Friends of the Warren Ferris Cemetery\, where she leads the restoration of the Blackland Prairie ecosystem\, one of the most endangered habitats in the world. Julie is a Master Gardener and a Texas Master Naturalist who has studied the native flora and fauna of Texas and their importance for biodiversity and sustainability.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/collin-county-april-meeting-constellation-of-living-memorials/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093257
CREATED:20250817T225804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T200550Z
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SUMMARY:Jane Duke\, Trinity Forks NPSOT\, Managing Soil as an Ecosystem\, North Central Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Soil is not dirt—it is one of the most complex living ecosystems on Earth. A teaspoon of healthy soil contains billions of organisms working together in an intricate underground ecosystem. These tiny communities drive nutrient cycling\, water retention\, and plant health. When its biological community thrives\, landscapes become more fertile\, resilient\, and self-sustaining. This talk reveals the hidden living world beneath our feet and shows how you can rebuild the soil food web to restore ecological function with an investment of time and not money.Jane Duke is a restoration ecologist\, educator\, and passionate advocate for biology-driven land renewal. She has served on the local boards of the Texas Master Naturalists and the Native Plant Society of Texas\, completed the Soil Food Web Foundation Courses\, and was certified in 2023 as a Soil Food Web Lab Technician. At the Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center\, Jane leads hands-on restoration efforts which brings a grounded\, practitioner’s perspective on how Soil Food Web principles look when applied under real Texas conditions. \n\n\n\n\n\n6:30 Doors Open\, Socializing and Snacks7:00 Chapter Meeting and AnnouncementsThe presentation will follow our brief business meeting. \n\n\n\nLOCATIONFort Worth Botanic GardenRose Room3220 Botanic Garden Blvd\, Fort Worth\, Texas 76107 \n\n\n\nVIRTUAL ZOOM REGISTRATION This meeting is hybrid and will be held in person and on Zoom.  You can register in advance to receive the Zoom meeting link by clicking the GREEN BUTTON found at the top of the Calendar page on our website. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the online meeting.  \n\n\n\nFREEThis is a free event hosted by the North Central Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas.  Our meetings are open to members and non-members.  For more information about the North Central Chapter\, and the benefits of membership\, please visit our website.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/jane-duke-trinity-forks-managing-soil-as-an-ecosystem-north-central-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Hybrid chapter meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093257
CREATED:20260318T215758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T204755Z
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SUMMARY:Agaves\, Yuccas\, and Related Plants of Texas – Tough Plants for Tough Times – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, April 9
DESCRIPTION:[3/31 added handout link] \n\n\n\nJoin NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, April 9\, 2026\, when our featured topic will be Agaves\, Yuccas\, and Related Plants of Texas – Tough Plants for Tough Times with Lonnie Childs. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting. \n\n\n\nPlease note => The video for this month’s guest presentation will be available on YouTube for 30 days. We’ll publish a blog post on the NPSOT-Williamson County website the day the video is posted. \n\n\n\nAbout our topic: This month’s presentation will provide background information on the agaves and yuccas found in Texas including their taxonomy and ethnobotanical uses and importance to indigenous cultures. We will examine some of the more common species and highlight their potential use in the home landscape. \n\n\n\nNEW=> You can download Lonnie’s meeting handout — information on 19 agaves\, yuccas and related plants for the home landscape. Click here to download from the Williamson County Chapter Dropbox. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Lonnie Childs enjoyed a 30-year career as a business executive before retiring to the Fredericksburg area to pursue his interests in history\, nature\, and land conservation. In 2004\, he earned the Texas Master Naturalist designation and now serves as an instructor in that program. After serving as President of the Fredericksburg chapter of NPSOT\, Lonnie was State President of NPSOT in 2012-2013. In 2017\, the society awarded him the Benny Simpson Fellows Award for service to NPSOT. Lonnie currently serves as the Newsletter Editor and President of the Friends of the Fredericksburg Nature Center. \n\n\n\n==> This month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd floor\, 402 West 8th St\, Georgetown\, TX 78626. Come 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/IKtidaM8Q-aWs9g7KxlYhg#/registration \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/agaves-yuccas-and-related-plants-of-texas-tough-plants-for-tough-times-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-april-9/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T181500
DTSTAMP:20260404T093257
CREATED:20260317T000731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T001435Z
UID:10006688-1776104100-1776104100@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Using iNaturalist for the City Nature Challenge – Hybrid Clear Lake Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:6:15 Doors Open – UHCL Bayou Building\, Forest Room (B1430)6:40 Zoom Opens6:45 Business Meeting6:55 Plant of the Month7:00 Guest Speaker \n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening of delicious pizza\, exciting door prizes\, and the chance to connect with others while learning something new! Bring your own beverage. \n\n\n\nScott Buckel will introduce iNaturalist\, a free app and online platform used to record observations of plants and animals. Learn how it works\, why people use it\, and how your observations can contribute to community science. The presentation will conclude with how to participate in the upcoming City Nature Challenge\, a global event that encourages people to document local biodiversity. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\nScott Buckel spent his childhood days exploring the “wild” areas near his home in Houston. He developed an interest in animal behavior\, which led him to study biochemistry in college. He also worked at maintaining fish\, growing plants\, and collecting marine invertebrates. He spent weekends looking for birds and other wildlife along the coast and piney woods of Texas. \n\n\n\nScott also studied photography on his own\, driven in part by his continued interest in animal behavior. His skill improved\, and the positive feedback he received fueled his growing passion for photography. \n\n\n\nScott’s interests compelled him to seek travel opportunities\, which allowed him to observe and film nature. Through reading\, workshops\, and participation in photography clubs–in addition to a great deal of practice–he learned many ways to enhance his skills. \n\n\n\nThrough the years\, his photographic interests expanded to include other forms and styles of photography. Film gave way to digital\, and the tools available for digital photography allowed him to achieve the exceptional results he had always dreamed of. Now\, much of the photography he does is to document nature\, and he is an avid user of iNaturalist. \n\n\n\nIn-person – Parking Pass Required\n\n\n\nDO NOT park in employee parking (enforced 24/7). \n\n\n\nClear Lake Chapter Members: 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 in the meeting room and place it in your car. \n\n\n\nVisitors: Non-members may purchase a visitor parking permit at the kiosk in front of the Recreation Center or via T2 Mobile Pay. \n\n\n\nMap and Directions – The meeting will be held in the Forest Room (B1430) of the Bayou Building\, University of Houston-Clear Lake. Student lot D2 is closest to 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/using-inaturalist-for-the-city-nature-challenge-hybrid-clear-lake-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093257
CREATED:20250816T042536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T043340Z
UID:10005535-1776240000-1776272400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly chapter meeting! We meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month.  \n\n\n\nMore details are coming soon.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-7/2026-04-15/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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