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SUMMARY:Botany Skills for Plant Identification and Short Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This entry level presentation is designed to show you where to start to really “see” the pieces ofplants. Carol Clark describes the details that set plants apart from each other. Learn to describethese plant parts and enable your use of botanical keys. The presentation uses a combination ofphotos and hands-on lessons with fresh plant samples. \n\n\n\n6:30pm – Social time7:00pm – 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 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/
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting,Chapter Meeting,Community Outreach,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Pines and Prairies Plant Walk
DESCRIPTION:Take the Level 1 Native Landscape Certification Program in 3 sessions plus a plant walk! Attend the Pines and Prairies Chapter Meetings on March 20\, April 17\, and May 15 and participate in the plant walk at Mercer Botanical Gardens on May 24 to qualify. \n\n\n\nAll members are welcome to attend the plant walk at Mercer Botanic Gardens on May 24. Fellowship with plant enthusiasts!
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/pines-and-prairies-plant-walk/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Social Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250526T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172518
CREATED:20250311T025622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T025624Z
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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/2025-05-26/
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:20250526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250526T200000
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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-5/2025-05-26/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T200000
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SUMMARY:Learn about the award winning Lingleville ISD PTO Outdoor Learning Program\, Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting (Weatherford) - Tuesday 5/27/2025
DESCRIPTION:Come Learn about the Lingleville ISD PTO Outdoor Learning Program presented by Doris Hasten. Doris will bring us up-to date on their Outdoor Program which won the Native Star Award is for a specific act of conservation or public service in the field of Texas native plants. The award goes to the Lingleville ISD PTO for mobilizing\, inspiring\, & enlisting the community to create an outdoor learning environment for Pre-K through 12 students as a hands-on living lab to enhance education. \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\n\n\n\n6:30 p.m. Presentation
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/learn-about-the-award-winning-lingleville-isd-pto-outdoor-learning-program-cross-timbers-chapter-meeting-weatherford-tuesday-5-27-2025/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T203000
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SUMMARY:Austin Chapter Meeting - Bringing Monarchs Back to the Reilly School Gardens - May 27
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Julia Weatherby \n\n\n\nMonarch butterflies are losing important food and habitat leading their populations to decline. The Native Plant Society of Texas awards grants to schools\, nature centers and other gardens. These grants fund spring and fall blooming native plants and native milkweed for our Monarchs to survive and successfully migrate through Texas. This presentation covers our experience with our plant planning and installation\, lessons learned\, how school children interact with the garden\, how we organize and encourage families to join in work days\, and which Texas native plants we recommend for gardens that are public and where children have full access.  \n\n\n\nJulia Weatherby is the President of the Austin Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas. She is also a lead organizer of the native plant gardens at Reilly Elementary School. Julia has an educational and work background in technology and healthcare. She has served on the board of the Mothers’ Milk Bank at Austin and volunteered with AGE of Central Texas and Partners in Parenting. Julia enjoys working with native plants in gardens at her home\, Reilly Elementary School and the German-Texas Heritage Society.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a hybrid online and in-person meeting\, with the in-person meeting at \n\n\n\nLakewood Clubhouse 7317 Lakewood Dr. Austin\, TX 78750 \n\n\n\nThis is off 360. \n\n\n\n Socializing starts at 6:30 PM\, and programming begins at 7:00 PM. You can join us in-person or online via Zoom. If you join in person\, you are welcome (but not expected) to bring a small dish or treat to share. \n\n\n\nClick here to register for the Zoom meeting: https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/q_ktcDBnQZ2r6Bi6XAUWlw \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-meeting-17/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T200000
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SUMMARY:The Beauty of Native Grasses\, Fredericksburg Chapter meeting - May 27
DESCRIPTION: Move over Hill Country Wildflowers! Hill Country native grasses are not only beautiful too\, but important! \n\n\n\nGillespie County Horticulture Extension Agent Elizabeth McMahon will go over what exactly makes a native grass “beautiful\,” provides examples of “beautiful” grasses in the Texas Hill Country\, and reminds us how native grasses are just as important as wildflowers. That is the presentation. However\, what is a presentation about grasses without identification actual grasses\, tall and short. Elizabeth includes a grass identification activity – for those of us who appreciate that there are more grasses than wildflowers but we just don’t know their names.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/the-beauty-of-native-grasses-fredericksburg-chapter-meeting-may-27/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Hybrid chapter meeting,Virtual
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SUMMARY:The Edwards Aquifer – The Geology\, Hydrology\, and Ecology of this Unique Aquifer System
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 Brent Doty\, P.G.\, Research Manager\, Edwards Aquifer AuthorityThe Edwards Aquifer – The Geology\, Hydrology\, and Ecology of this Unique Aquifer System\n\n\n\nThe Edwards Balcones Fault Zone Aquifer is one of the most prolific karst aquifers in the world. Brent will discuss the geologic\, hydrologic\, and ecological characteristics of the Aquifer that make it so unique and critical to both the communities and ecosystem it serves. \n\n\n\nResearch Manager for the Edwards Aquifer Authority’s Aquifer Science and Modeling Team\, Brent Doty is a geoscientist with more than 16 years of experience in hydrogeology and water resources management. Brent is a licensed professional geoscientist in Texas and holds an M.S. in Natural Resources Management and a graduate certificate in Water Conflict Management and Transformation from Oregon State University. \n\n\n\nBrent’s role includes the development and execution of several research initiatives to better understand the Edwards Aquifer System and to provide decision makers with the best available science to manage\, enhance\, and protect the Edwards Aquifer System. Brent has worked on several key initiatives\, including surface and groundwater interactions\, aquifer vulnerability assessments\, and emerging contaminant studies. Much of his current work focuses on quantifying the potential benefits of nature-based land management solutions as a managed aquifer recharge project. Brent is also the lead geologist responsible for assessing potential conservation easement properties for the City of San Antonio’s Edwards Aquifer Protection Program\, a 300 million-plus dollar conservation initiative that has protected more than 180\,000 acres of environmentally sensitive land over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge and Contributing zones. \n\n\n\nIn his spare time\, you can find Brent paddleboarding\, hiking\, or mountain biking across the beautiful Texas Hill Country. \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/the-edwards-aquifer-the-geology-hydrology-and-ecology-of-this-unique-aquifer-system/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172518
CREATED:20241221T175137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250727T175042Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Chapter Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Details forthcoming
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-potluck/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172518
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SUMMARY:Collin County June Meeting - Aquatic Plants of Texas
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our June 3rd chapter program\, either in person at the Heard Museum in McKinney or virtually via Zoom. Our speaker will Ryan O’Hanlon\, presenting on “Aquatic Plants of Texas“. Please note: There will be no video recording available on our YouTube channel of the June meeting. \n\n\n\nNote: Attached is the list of species that Ryan covered in the meeting.  \n\n\n\nSpecies List NPSOT_CollinCo.Download\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis presentation will explore the diverse and essential native aquatic plants found in Texas. We will introduce and identify key native species\, such as pickerelweed\, white water lily\, giant bulrush\, and eelgrass. A key focus will be on how to differentiate between similar species. For example\, we’ll compare the native pickerelweed and the exotic water hyacinth\, and provide tips on identifying characteristics like leaf shape\, growth patterns\, and flower structure. \n\n\n\n🌿 Pre-Meeting Garden Walk – Join Us Early! 🌿\n\n\n\nBefore the meeting\, join us for a guided walk through the Heard Gardens. Our schedule is as follows: \n\n\n\n\n5:45 – Gather in Laughlin Hall for Garden Walk\n\n\n\n6:00 – Garden Walk begins\n\n\n\n6:30 – Zoom opens for virtual attendees\n\n\n\n6:45 – Garden Walk concludes\n\n\n\n7:00 – Meeting begins with a brief chapter update from President Rodney Thomas\n\n\n\n7:15 – Ryan O’Hanlon’s presentation\n\n\n\n\nOur meetings are open to the public and you can join us in person at the Heard Museum’s Laughlin Hall\, south entrance to the building\, or online via 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\nRyan earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences from Texas A&M University\, College Station. Currently he serves as the Lead Aquatic Horticulturalist for Stonefly Aquatic Nursery and as a board member for the Texas Aquatic Plant Management Society (TAPMS). Outside of work Ryan can be found with his wife and three kids running around the house or around a pond.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/collin-county-june-meeting-native-texas-aquatic-plants/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172518
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SUMMARY:Join us for our Chapter Meeting June 5th\, "Monarch Waystations for Texas" by Carol Clark
DESCRIPTION:June 5th chapter meeting “Monarch Waystations for Texas”\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 5th chapter meeting “Monarch Waystations for Texas” presented by Carol Clark\, Gary Halter Nature Center at Lick Creek Park. 6pm Meet and Greet- Come visit and have some snacks! 6:30pm- 7:30pm- presentation.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/join-us-for-our-chapter-meeting-june-5th-monarch-waystations-for-texas-by-carol-clark/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172518
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SUMMARY:Derek and Angela Carroll\, Native Gardeners\, Making & Enjoying Tea with Native Plants\, North Central Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Learn about which native plants in your garden can be used to make herbal and caffeinated tea. We’ll learn the basic steps of drying the plants and which parts of the plants can be used. Then we’ll share recommended tea brewing methods and enjoy samples. \n\n\n\nDerek and Angela will be your hosts. In addition to being tea enthusiasts\, Derek is a co-owner of Native Gardeners\, and Angela is the lead designer.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFort Worth Botanic Garden\, Iris & Orchid Room \n\n\n\n\n3220 Botanic Garden Blvd\, Fort Worth\, Texas 76107 \n\n\n\n6:30 Socializing and snacks \n\n\n\n7:00 Business meeting and announcements \n\n\n\nThe presentation will follow our business meeting. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis meeting is hybrid; in person with a virtual Zoom option. \n\n\nAdvance registration is required to receive the Zoom link:  Zoom Registration \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/native-gardeners-making-tea-with-native-plants-north-central-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T181500
DTSTAMP:20260405T172518
CREATED:20250531T003303Z
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SUMMARY:Hold the Phone! Tips for Photographing Native Plants and Wildlife with Your Smartphone – Hybrid Clear Lake Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:6:15 Doors Open – UHCL Bayou Building6:40 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\nIn the age of smartphones\, our phones often double as our primary cameras—especially while doing activities for which carrying a camera is inconvenient. In this presentation\, Lauren Simpson shares tips for using a smartphone to take clear\, beautiful\, and impactful photos of native plants and their wildlife visitors. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\nSince early 2015\, and in her individual capacity\, Lauren Simpson has transformed her family’s home gardens into a wildlife-friendly habitat\, currently a Certified Wildlife Habitat\, Monarch Waystation\, Certified Monarch Garden\, and Certified Butterfly Garden. She promotes insect conservation and habitat gardening through presentations\, events\, interviews\, and articles\, as well as through a website and Instagram and Facebook communities under the appellation “St. Julian’s Crossing Wildlife Habitat”—the name adopted for her family’s Monarch Waystation. Ms. Simpson is a member of local chapters of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT)\, Native Prairies Association of Texas\, and North American Butterfly Association. She has also received Level 1 and Level 2 certifications through the NPSOT Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP)\, has attended the “Monarch Conservation Workshop: Train the Trainer” training\, and formerly served as member and chair of the NPSOT subcommittee for the NLCP Advocacy companion class. \n\n\n\nIndependent of her naturalist activities\, Lauren Simpson is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Houston Law Center\, teaching Lawyering Skills and Strategies. She is a spring 2016 recipient of the University of Houston Teaching Excellence Award (Instructor/Clinical category); one of three 2018 AALS Teachers of the Year selected by the Law Center; and the 2017\, 2018\, 2019 (co-recipient)\, 2021\, 2022\, 2023\, and 2025 Student Bar Association Professor of the Year for Law Center faculty teaching in the part-time program. In Spring 2023\, the University of Houston conferred a Group Teaching Excellence Award on the faculty in her Lawyering Skills and Strategies group. \n\n\n\nIn-person – Parking Pass Required\n\n\n\nIf you have a pass\, don’t forget it – you will not get another one if you picked one up previously. DO NOT park in faculty/staff parking (enforced 24/7). \n\n\n\nMap and Directions – The meeting will be held at UH-Clear Lake. \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/hold-the-phone-tips-for-photographing-native-plants-and-wildlife-with-your-smartphone-hybrid-clear-lake-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T203000
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SUMMARY:Mycology 101 for Gardeners & Growers – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, June 12
DESCRIPTION:Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, June 12\, 2025\, when our featured topic will be Mycology 101 for Gardeners & Growers with Angel Schatz.  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\nAbout our topic:  Join Central Texas Mycology for a talk to learn the basics of mycology and how fungi is entangled in all parts of our life. We will cover some basics on mycology\, how fungi benefits our entire ecosystem\, plants and our health.  Angel will be bringing mushroom grow blocks to upcycle for everyone in attendance (in-person). Learn how to use them here.  And check out the bilingual resources at this link\, provided by our speaker. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Angel Schatz radiates passion for understanding the ecosystem of central Texas and making mycology education accessible to anyone who shares interest. Formerly an experience designer and animator in the tech world\, she hopes to inspire more people dial into the wood-wide-web. \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\n==> To attend via Zoom\, register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/FUhQTaCmQSGtcZCYjqsG4g#/registration \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/mycology-101-for-gardeners-growers-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-june-12/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172518
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/2025-06-16/
LOCATION:Tyrell Park\, 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, Texas\, 77705
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172518
CREATED:20250609T234610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T234612Z
UID:10005214-1750098600-1750105800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:NPSOT Dallas Monday\, June 16th Chapter Meeting\, with Cindy McInturff - Texas Natives for the Shade
DESCRIPTION:This month’s speaker\, Cindy McInturff will dive into the lesser-known world of Texas native plants that thrive in the shade. This isn’t just an encyclopedic overview—though you’ll definitely leave knowing more than you came in with. It’s an interactive get-together. You are encouraged to bring your own stories\, experiences\, and insights to the table. Let’s learn from each other\, share what’s worked (and what hasn’t)\, and grow a deeper appreciation for the resilient and often overlooked plants that call Texas home.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nZOOM our monthly meetings at:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83725236133?pwd=MnRoZlRWMEd4ZENkaXdjalpkRFFIdz09If needed\, use: Meeting ID: 837 2523 6133 / Passcode: 882399a*
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/npsot-dallas-monday-june-16th-chapter-meeting-with-cindy-mcinturff-texas-natives-for-the-shade/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172518
CREATED:20250602T192939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T192940Z
UID:10003813-1750181400-1750186800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monica Maeckle\, Texas Butterfly Ranch \n\n\n\n“Plants With a Purpose” \n\n\n\n\n\nYou have space in your garden and are pondering what to plant. Something attractive\, for sure—greenery and flowers\, some edibles\, perhaps? Maybe a forb or bush that serves wildlife and attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Space is at a premium—what should you plant? \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/lindheimer-chapter-monthly-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172518
CREATED:20250608T235810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T220051Z
UID:10004627-1750359600-1750363200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Pines and Prairies Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Meeting 7pm – ZOOM ONLY (check email for link) \n\n\n\n\n\nTopic: Garden Story Time! \n\n\n\nAll members are invited to share current pictures of their garden and seek advice from the members! You can send 2 or 3 photos ahead of time to PinesandPrairiesNPSOT@gmail.com!
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/pines-and-prairies-chapter-meeting-14/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172518
CREATED:20250617T203858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T001720Z
UID:10004709-1750359600-1750363200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Endangered Species Act: Plant Protection and Beyond - June 19
DESCRIPTION:June’s talk will focus on the basics of the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) law\, emphasizing the protections the ESA scheme can offer plants. The ESA is often considered one of the most efficient legal tools we currently have for conservation and has both a fascinating cultural and legal history. Topics will include the ESA’s history\, the administrative process for the ESA\, and current happenings in the ESA field.  \n\n\n\nThis talk will be given by Alex Keiser and Elizabeth Hidalgo\, who help out with our chapter’s newsletter and Instagram\, respectively. Alex and Elizabeth are both practicing environmental attorneys and lovers of the flora and fauna of the Coastal South. \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/__trashed-3/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172518
CREATED:20250311T025622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T025624Z
UID:10005075-1750701600-1750705200@www.npsot.org
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/2025-06-23/
LOCATION:Somervell County Citizens Center\, 209 SW Barnard Street\, Glen Rose\, Texas\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172518
CREATED:20241128T004147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T151433Z
UID:10004299-1750701600-1750708800@www.npsot.org
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-5/2025-06-23/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172518
CREATED:20250605T003640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T003641Z
UID:10005212-1750788000-1750795200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Edible Plants of North Texas\, Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting (Weatherford) - Tuesday 6/24/2025
DESCRIPTION:Ricky Linex will present on Edible Plants of North Texas. Participants will learn about 42 common edible plants that can be found in North Texas in pastures and rangelands and across much of the rest of the state. These natives and a few introduced forbs and woody plants will show what parts are edible and when to harvest. Many of these plants may be found in your own lawn during winter and spring. \n\n\n\nAbout Ricky:Ricky Linex retired in 2021 as a wildlife biologist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service and now works as a range and wildlife consultant. With NRCS\, Linex worked 52 counties in north central Texas covering the Rolling Plains\, Cross Timbers\, Blackland Prairie\, and Post Oak Savannah vegetational regions. He worked 38.5 years with NRCS in Goldthwaite\, Snyder\, Abilene\, and Weatherford. He is the author of Range Plants of North Central Texas\, A Land Users Guide to Their Identification\, Value and Management\, a plant identification book for Texas. Range Plants was recognized in 2015 as an outstanding publication by the Texas Chapter – The Wildlife Society\, the Native Plant Society of Texas\, and the Texas Section – Society for Range Management. \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\n\n\n\n6:30 p.m. Presentation
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/edible-plants-of-north-texas-cross-timbers-chapter-meeting-weatherford-tuesday-6-24-2025/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172518
CREATED:20250527T053209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T231919Z
UID:10003880-1750789800-1750797000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Austin Chapter Meeting - Ways to get involved with native plants and NPSOT
DESCRIPTION:We will discuss all the ways you can be involved in using and advocating for native plants. We’ll also discuss opportunities to be involved with our local NPSSOT chapter\, including plant sales\, NLCP classes\, leadership\, social media\, and more. \n\n\n\nThis is a hybrid online and in-person meeting\, with the in-person meeting at  \n\n\n\nLakewood Clubhouse 7317 Lakewood Dr. Austin\, TX 78750 \n\n\n\nThis is off 360.  \n\n\n\nSocializing starts at 6:30 PM\, and programming begins at 7:00 PM. You can join us in-person or online via Zoom. If you join in person\, you are welcome (but not expected) to bring a small dish or treat to share. \n\n\n\nClick here to register for the Zoom meeting. \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-meeting-18/
LOCATION:Lakewood Clubhouse\, 7317 Lakewood Dr.\, Austin\, Texas\, 78750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172518
CREATED:20250421T212106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T220816Z
UID:10005182-1750791600-1750795200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Moczygemba Rewild Ranch – Our Prairie Restoration Journey
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 Brice MoczgembaMoczygemba Rewild Ranch – Our Prairie Restoration Journey\n\n\n\nThis presentation details a journey in restoring Texas’ tallgrass prairie\, from understanding the issue to removing invasive species\, preparing the land\, and planting native grasses. Despite challenges\, the presentation demonstrates success with increased bird activity\, concluding with cost insights and future maintenance plans. \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/moczygemba-rewild-ranch-our-prairie-restoration-journey/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172518
CREATED:20250531T220820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T201641Z
UID:10005208-1750791600-1750795200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Landscaping from the Ground Up\, a Personal Adventure.  Fredericksburg chapter meeting - June 24
DESCRIPTION:The blank slate around a newly constructed house challenged muscles and opened the mind to a vision of opportunities. \n\n\n\nIn preparation for landscaping around her new house on the 120 year-old Leyendecker family farm in SW Gillespie County\, Kathy Saucier began propagating natives in a personal nursery of as many as 1300 pots. The experience opened up a new world in which to explore Texas natives and their connection to the wildlife around us.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/propagating-natives-landscape-with-natives/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Hybrid chapter meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172518
CREATED:20240810T134358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T010752Z
UID:10003404-1750962600-1750969800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Native Prairie Association's Niche
DESCRIPTION:Educational Program and Short Business Meeting. \n\n\n\nNative Prairie Association Niche presented by JoAnn Collins\, Board Member\, Native Prairie Association of Texas (NPAT). \n\n\n\nNative Prairies Association Board Member\, JoAnn Collins will fill you in on the exciting new developments on the Texas native prairie front! JoAnn plans to discuss the unique traits that Native Prairies Association offers its members as a land trust.  The Master Naturalist program teaches about local ecosystems and offers volunteer work for preserving and improving native ecosystems. The Native Plant Society serves to educate the public about the importance of native plants and even serves as a plant source. How does the Native Prairies Association fit in with these other excellent organizations in Texas? Come check out the important work that NPAT is doing across the state\, particularly in North Texas.” \n\n\n\n6:30pm – Social time7:00pm – 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 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\n \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-2/
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting,Chapter Meeting,Community Outreach,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172518
CREATED:20241212T001608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T152856Z
UID:10004358-1751394600-1751401800@www.npsot.org
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
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250703T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172518
CREATED:20241213T144729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T144730Z
UID:10004365-1751567400-1751567400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:No Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/no-chapter-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172518
CREATED:20250618T133122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T204320Z
UID:10005233-1752174000-1752179400@www.npsot.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T181500
DTSTAMP:20260405T172518
CREATED:20250610T020000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T013241Z
UID:10005207-1752516900-1752516900@www.npsot.org
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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