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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
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CREATED:20250816T042536Z
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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-7/2026-04-15/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T080000
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CREATED:20251223T221431Z
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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-8/2026-04-15/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104756
CREATED:20260113T000713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T000714Z
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SUMMARY:Houston Chapter Meeting - April 16
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar — we’re working on something amazing\, and we can’t wait to share more with you as everything comes together. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker \n\n\n\nWe are lining up an inspiring and educational speaker\, and we’ll be revealing their story very soon. Stay tuned — you won’t want to miss this! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOur monthly chapter meetings are held on every 3rd Thursday\, January – November. Our meetings are free and open to the public thanks to our members and sponsors.  \n\n\n\nThe presentation will start at 7:00 pm\, but come at 6:45 pm for a meet and greet with snacks. \n\n\n\nHouston Arboretum and Nature Center \n\n\n\n610 Entrance (preferred)120 W Loop N FwyHouston\, TX 77024 \n\n\n\nWoodway Entrance4501 Woodway DriveHouston\, TX 77024 \n\n\n\nMeetings will also be live-streamed and recorded for later viewing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Houston Chapter Page
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/houston-chapter-meeting-april-16/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104756
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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/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:Tyrell Park\, 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, Texas\, 77705
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104756
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-4/2026-04-21/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104756
CREATED:20251028T044758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T220742Z
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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-4/2026-04-23/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T235959
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SUMMARY:Wildflower Days at TWU
DESCRIPTION:Wonderful speakers \n\n\n\nSeveral Breaks \n\n\n\nBook Signings! \n\n\n\nBuy Mary Curry’s book (only on Amazon – search “Mary Curry Wildflower book)”\, and bring it for signing \n\n\n\nFollow this QR Code for details and to register:   \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOpen to the public.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/wildflower-days-at-twu/
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting,Chapter Meeting,Hybrid chapter meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090000
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SUMMARY:Wildflower Days at TWU
DESCRIPTION:Workshops \n\n\n\nComposting \n\n\n\nWalk & Talk – Plant-Pollinator Interactions  \n\n\n\nWatercolor Workshop & Kids Activities \n\n\n\nTour of the Carroll Abbott Wildflower Sanctuary & the Dr. Bettye Myers Butterfly Gardens \n\n\n\nFollow this QR Code for details and to register:    \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOpen to the public.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/program-and-short-business-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting,Chapter Meeting,Hybrid chapter meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104756
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/2026-04-27/
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:20260427T180000
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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-5/2026-04-27/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104756
CREATED:20251212T003509Z
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SUMMARY:April Meeting - Just Enough Latin to go Plant Shopping\, Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting (Weatherford) - Tuesday 4/28/2026
DESCRIPTION:DATE: Tuesday\, April 28th\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTIME: 6 pm \n\n\n\nLOCATION: 213 Raymond George Way\, Weatherford\, TX 76086\, United States \n\n\n\nSPEAKER: Carol Clark \n\n\n\nJust Enough Latin to Go Plant Shopping: \n\n\n\nThe scientific names of plants might seem like a giant pain to learn\, but they carry more useful information than you might think. Learning just a few common roots for form\, size\, color\, origins\, shape and habitat can help you decipher those names and choose the right plant for the right place\, save you time and money\, and lead to a whole new avenue of enjoyment in your gardening life. We’ll keep it fun and simple\, so don’t let your fear of Latin keep you away. Reference handouts included.About Carol: \n\n\n\nCarol Clark is an amateur botany enthusiast\, a Monarch Watch Conservation Specialist\, a Texas Master Naturalist\, and longtime member of the Native Plant Society of Texas. She and her husband own and operate Clark Haven\, a wildlife preserve and custom wildflower seed business in Cooke County. Carol  has spent much of her life looking around and learning in the great outdoors. Her favorite things to do are leading discovery walks in local natural areas\, and finding and photographing interesting plants and insects. \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/april-meeting-just-enough-latin-to-go-plant-shopping-cross-timbers-chapter-meeting-weatherford-tuesday-4-28-2026/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104756
CREATED:20260311T222935Z
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SUMMARY:No Austin Chapter Meeting in April
DESCRIPTION:There is no Austin Chapter Meeting in April due to the Spring Native Plant Sale. Join us again in May Austin Chapter meeting that will be ONLINE ONLY for May.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104756
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SUMMARY:San Antonio Chapter Meeting April 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 Andrew Labay – Chief Mission Officer  at the San Antonio Botanical GardenNew Programs and Projects at SA Botanical Garden\n\n\n\nAndrew Labay\, Chief Mission officer at the San Antonio Botanical Garden (SABG) will share updates on new programs and projects \, with a focus on the TREES initiative and the Pollinator Meadow. The Garden’s conservation efforts have grown significantly in recent years and now include an ambitious plan to restore flood- damaged areas along the upper Guadalupe River through the planting of more than  50\,000 native trees. \n\n\n\nHe will also discuss parts of the Garden’s recently completed Master Plan\, which includes a 2.5-acre pollinator meadow designed as a living classroom where visitors can experience native plants and their pollinator relationships firsthand. Together\, these initiatives highlight the Botanical Garden’s evolving role and long-term vision to enrich lives through plants and nature. \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-april-2026/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104756
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SUMMARY:PLANT SALE - Cross Timbers Spring Plant Sale (Weatherford\, TX) - Saturday 5/02/2026
DESCRIPTION:DATE: Saturday\, May 2\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTIME: 4 am \n\n\n\nLOCATION: \n\n\n\nHeritage Park Weatherford\, TX \n\n\n\nDate: Saturday May 2ndTime: 9 am to 4 pmLocation: First Monday Trade Days at Heritage Park in Weatherford\, TX. We will be in Lot C (the South end of the park across from the Chevron on Santa Fe.) \n\n\n\nJoin us for our Spring Plant sale. We will have a great selection of Texas Native plants available for purchase. To get a look at the full plant list visit: https://www.npsot.org/…/cross…/cross-timbers-plant-sale/
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/plant-sale-cross-timbers-spring-plant-sale-weatherford-tx-saturday-5-02-2026/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104756
CREATED:20251123T235754Z
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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-600-800-7/2026-05-05/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104756
CREATED:20260119T222413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T195616Z
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SUMMARY:Collin County May Meeting: An Introduction to the NICE Program - Building Partnerships for Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Our Tuesday May 5th chapter meeting will be available to attend in person at the Heard Museum in McKinney or online via Zoom. The program will feature Amy Monroy\, the NPSOT NICE Native Plants Partner Chair presenting on “An Introduction to the NICE Program – Building Partnerships for Native Plants”. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresentation Summary\n\n\n\nLearn about this NPSOT state-wide initiative to partner with nurseries to get more native plants to the public. What it is\, how it works\, how you can be involved. We’ll also go over some proposed changes and take input on those changes — or any you might suggest! This presentation is intended for high participant involvement. \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\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\nWe look forward to seeing you at our program! \n\n\n\nAbout our Speaker \n\n\n\nAmy has loved plants all of her life. A fifth (technically\, sixth) – generation North Texan\, preserving the landscape of her childhood and family heritage is her burning passion. She launched and crowdfunded the Windmill Garden at Dallas College – Brookhaven and managed the horticulture\, education\, promotions and administration of it for three years before taking the position of horticulturist for the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary from 2019-2025. Currently\, she provides design and consultation services for private and public gardens and conservation projects\, and is working on several writing projects.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/collin-county-may-meeting-an-introduction-to-the-nice-program-building-partnerships-for-native-plants/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T153000
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CREATED:20260214T173434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T173753Z
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SUMMARY:Lakes and Pines Chapter Meeting - "How Native Vegetation Creates Reptile & Amphibian Habitat" presented by Shelby Rodriguez-Edward\, TPWD Wildlife Biologist
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/may-6-lakes-and-pines-chapter-meeting-how-native-vegetation-creates-reptile-amphibian-habitat-presented-by-shelby-rodriguez-edward-tpwd-wildlife-biologist/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104756
CREATED:20250819T181726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T203030Z
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SUMMARY:Nick Kowalske\, Texas Conservation Alliance\, Propagating North Texas Native Plants\, North Central Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Nick Kowalske from Texas Conservation Alliance to learn about the work that TCA does in their Native Plant Propagation Center to grow native plants for distribution across North Texas. Propagation is a big task and a big topic\, so get ready for a whirlwind discussion of seed treatment\, transplanting protocols\, plant policies\, and our favorite moments from the greenhouse. Come with questions and be prepared for a very nerdy evening! \n\n\n\nNick Kowalske is a recent graduate from Harvard University with a degree in Integrative Biology who is also a HUGE native plant nerd! His scientific and personal interest in plants has driven him to undertake a deep dive into native landscaping at home while also now working in the Texas Conservation Alliance Native Plant Propagation Center. His work on North Texas native plants ranges from backyard gardening and greenhouse work to rare native plant rescues and remnant prairie seed collection.  \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/north-central-chapter-meeting-6/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Hybrid chapter meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104756
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/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:Tyrell Park\, 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, Texas\, 77705
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104756
CREATED:20250804T201610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T192055Z
UID:10005466-1779213600-1779217200@www.npsot.org
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-4/2026-05-19/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104756
CREATED:20250816T042536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T043340Z
UID:10005536-1779264000-1779296400@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-7/2026-05-20/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104756
CREATED:20251223T221431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T221432Z
UID:10006013-1779264000-1779296400@www.npsot.org
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-8/2026-05-20/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104756
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/2026-05-25/
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:20260525T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104756
CREATED:20241128T004147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T151433Z
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SUMMARY:Bastrop County Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly chapter meeting. Our meetings are hybrid. You can join us in person at the Bastrop Public Library in the Pressley Conference Room or virtually via Zoom.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/bastrop-county-chapter-meeting-5/2026-05-25/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104756
CREATED:20260305T033834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T033836Z
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SUMMARY:May Meeting - What is the Cross Timbers Eco Region?\, Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting (Weatherford) - Tuesday 5/26/2026
DESCRIPTION:DATE: Tuesday\, May 26th\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTIME: 6 pm \n\n\n\nLOCATION: 213 Raymond George Way\, Weatherford\, TX 76086\, United States \n\n\n\nSPEAKER: Kailee Bedunah-Ott \n\n\n\nWhat is the Cross Timbers Eco Region? \n\n\n\nWhat is the Cross Timbers Ecoregion that Parker County sits in? We will explore the plants and components that make-up this unique transition zone between eastern forests and western prairies. \n\n\n\nKailee Bedunah-Ott is a Wildlife Biologist for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department serving Parker\, Tarrant\, Hood\, Johnson and Somerville counties. She graduated from University of Florida with a Masters Degree in Wildlife Forensic Science. \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/may-meeting-what-is-the-cross-timbers-eco-region-cross-timbers-chapter-meeting-weatherford-tuesday-5-26-2026/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104756
CREATED:20260311T221410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T223810Z
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SUMMARY:Austin Chapter Meeting - Online only
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Chapter Meeting\, 4th Tuesday of each month 7PM (with social time at 6:30PM). \n\n\n\nThis meeting with be held ONLY ONLINE via Zoom. Please do not show up to our regular meeting location. You must register to attend this Zoom meeting.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104756
CREATED:20260316T201230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T201934Z
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SUMMARY:San Antonio Chapter Meeting May 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 Elizabeth McGreevy\, Founder and Program Director of Project BedrockMountain Cedars: Junipers that Benefit Texas Karst Country\n\n\n\nFor more than 100 years\, we’ve fought the woody brush spreading across the limestone regions of Texas called karst country. Much of this woody cover consists of native juniper trees\, commonly called mountain cedars. Instead of causing harm\, we now know mountain cedars act as ecosystem engineers to improve and sustain Texas karst country function. Come learn about these benefits and what we can do to use mountain cedars as another nature-based solution to help enhance soil health\, groundwaters\, productivity\, property values\, and resilience. \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-may-2026/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104756
CREATED:20251028T044758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T220742Z
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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-4/2026-05-28/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104756
CREATED:20251214T212440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T015527Z
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SUMMARY:Edible Natives and Short Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Did you know many Texas native plants are not only beautiful\, but edible?  Find out which local plants you can grow in your landscapes that you can eat! \n\n\n\nPresenter:  Daniel Cunningham \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 TWU’s Ann Stuart Science Complex.  Campus parking is open after 6:00 pm. \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-4/
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting,Chapter Meeting,Hybrid chapter meeting
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