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SUMMARY:Boerne NPSOT Chapter Meeting\, Hunke Hall\, 33 Herff Farm Road\, 6:00-8:00 
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Eddie Seidensticker \n\n\n\nTopic: Native Grasses of the Texas Hill Country \n\n\n\nJoin 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-600-800-6/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120446
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SUMMARY:Collin County September Meeting - Native Seed Collection & Processing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Carol Clark will lead a hands-on workshop on native seed collection and processing. Learn the principles of ethical\, efficient\, and useful native plant seed collection\, processing and storage. We will cover shortcuts\, processing techniques\, dangers and pitfalls involved in collecting and storing native seeds. Try it yourself during the hands-on time. \n\n\n\nOur meetings are 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\nDoors and Zoom 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 Carol’s presentation. \n\n\n\nThe Zoom connection information is listed below: \n\n\n\n\nZoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/yn85nbzd\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 885 5459 6572\n\n\n\nPasscode: 571904\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarol Clark is an amateur botany enthusiast\, a Texas Master Naturalist\, and longtime member of the Native Plant Society of Texas\, and is now a Conservation Specialist with Monarch Watch. She also co-administrates the Texas Native Bee Co-op Facebook page . She and her husband own and operate Clark Haven Farm\, a wildlife preserve and custom wildflower seed business in Cooke County. Carol grew up with a nature photographer father and wildlife artist brother\, and has spent much of her life looking around 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.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/collin-county-september-meeting-seed-collection-processing-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120446
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SUMMARY:Sept. 3 Lakes & Pines Chapter Meeting - "Beneficial Critters" with Linda Timmons
DESCRIPTION:The insects\, animals\, and other organisms that naturally help maintain a healthy ecosystem
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lakes-pines-chapter-meeting-pollinators-by-linda-timmons/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T193000
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SUMMARY:Join Us for a special video and discussion meeting: The Importance of Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:6 PM- Meet and Greet\, 6:30- 7:30 Video and Discussion at the Gary Halter Nature Center at Lick Creek Park \n\n\n\nSept 4\, 2025 special video and discussion meeting
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/join-us-for-a-special-video-and-discussion-meeting-the-value-of-having-native-plants-in-our-yards/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T203000
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SUMMARY:Mary Jo Greene - Made Greene\, The Role of Texas Native Plants in School Garden Programs\, North Central Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Mary Jo as she shares the inspiring work of Made Greene and their impact on school gardens in Fort Worth and beyond! She’ll take us on a journey through vibrant\, hands-on garden programs where students get their hands dirty\, explore nature up close\, grow food\, and learn science\, sustainability\, and stewardship all in one go. Discover why incorporating Texas native plants into these garden projects isn’t just smart—it’s essential! Texas native plants bring our learning in school yards to life\, attract pollinators\, and give students the kind of real-world “nature smarts” they’ll carry forever. Get ready for a fun and enlightening look at how incorporating Texas native plants in our school gardening programs can grow our minds and green futures! \n\n\n\nMary Jo Greene – Made Greene’s Founder: In 2017\, Mary Jo Greene founded Made Greene to address the growing need for School Gardening Education\, particularly in the aftermath of Covid-19. As a former teacher who moved from the UK to the US ten years ago\, Mary Jo recognized the importance of outdoor learning and sought to support educators in utilizing this underutilized tool.With a background in school and community gardening in the UK\, Mary Jo brings a wealth of experience to her work in Fort Worth schools. Having personally benefited from a school system with gardens during her elementary education\, she understands the transformative impact outdoor learning can have on a child’s educational journey. \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/mary-jo-greene-made-greene-native-gardens-in-schools-north-central-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T181500
DTSTAMP:20260404T120446
CREATED:20250820T181134Z
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SUMMARY:Native Wildflowers of Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR – Hybrid Clear Lake Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:6:15 Doors Open – UHCL Bayou Building\, Forest Room (1430)6:40 Zoom Opens6:45 Business Meeting7:00 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\nAs part of its mission to save the Attwater’s Prairie-Chicken from extinction\, APCNWR protects over 9\,000 contiguous acres of Upper Coastal Prairie\, second only to the core area of the Coastal Prairie Conservancy.  Some of the best-quality prairie is accessible daily to the public\, with 2.3 miles of hiking trails and a 3.4-mile auto loop\, all within 2 hours of the Houston metropolitan region and about 20 minutes from the Sealy exit on I-10. APCNWR possesses a distinctive native flora adapted to dry\, sandy soils\, plus a variety of wetland species. A recently updated phenological plant list\, based on iNaturalist observations and herbarium records\, shows nearly 400 verified (research grade or herbarium) species of native forbs and vines and around 100 species of native grasses\, sedges\, and rushes. This presentation will feature about 40 species of native wildflowers characteristic of APCNWR\, all seen within the last 5 years in the publicly accessible portion of the refuge. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\nCharles Winker is a retired geologist residing on the Fayette Prairie near Brenham with his wife Susie and their blue heeler Elsa. A Chicago native\, he has lived in Texas for 43 years\, plus five years each in Georgia and Arizona. Upon retirement in 2016 he became interested in prairie conservation and field botany\, joined Texas Master Naturalists and the Native Prairie Association of Texas\, embraced iNaturalist\, and began volunteering at the Coastal Prairie Conservancy\, Winedale Historical Complex\, and APCNWR. He is particularly interested in native Texas grasses\, which he cultivates on their property. \n\n\n\nIn-person – Parking Pass Required\n\n\n\nClear Lake Chapter Members: New passes need starting September 2025. If you have a pass\, don’t forget it – you will not get another one if you picked one up previously. If you need your new 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 pass for $5\, or “rent” one — if returned at the end of the meeting\, the $5 will be returned. Temporary parking permits may also be purchased at the kiosk in front of the Recreation Center or via T2 Mobile Pay.  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 in the Forest Room (1430). \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/native-wildflowers-of-attwater-prairie-chicken-nwr-hybrid-clear-lake-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120446
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SUMMARY:Guidelines for Learning to Identify Common Native Grasses of Central Texas – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, September 11
DESCRIPTION:Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, September 11\, 2025\, when our featured topic will be Guidelines for Learning to Identify Common Native Grasses of Central Texas with Ricky Linex. 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:  Come and learn the plant-identifying characteristics for 25 native perennial grasses found in and around Central Texas. Clear photos will showcase the features to look for in making positive identification. Grass ID may seem difficult but will be made easier by the photos and a handout on the characteristics that will guide you in making identification. Never again fear the grasses as you walk across the prairies and woods of Central Texas. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Ricky Linex is a wildlife biologist having retired from the Natural Resources Conservation Service where he worked 38.5 years. Over the previous 18 years Ricky served 52 counties in north-central Texas. Ricky is the author of Range Plants of North Central Texas: A Land User’s Guide to their Identification\, Value and Management. His assistance to landowners and managers involves mutual education on how to better manage rangelands for sustainable use by livestock and wildlife. Knowing the plants and how to manage them is critical for success as a land steward. Ricky is currently President of the Native Plant Society of Texas. \n\n\n\nNOTE: 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/n5jFwji-Q4-0n7kclxcZzA#/registration \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/guidelines-for-learning-to-identify-common-native-grasses-of-central-texas-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-september-11/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120446
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/2025-09-15/
LOCATION:Tyrell Park\, 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, Texas\, 77705
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120446
CREATED:20250912T190116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T190118Z
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SUMMARY:NPSOT Dallas Monday\, September 15 Chapter Meeting\, A New Landscape Aesthetic (by “Bringing Nature Home”)
DESCRIPTION:Cindy McInturff\, Dallas Chapter Board Member and past president\, invites us to rethink how we see our landscapes—shifting from the sterile\, traditional American suburban styles of past generations toward designs aesthetics that “Bring[s] Nature Home”.  See more at our homepage: https://www.npsot.org/chapters/dallas/  \n\n\n\n \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-september-15-chapter-meeting-a-new-landscape-aesthetic-by-bringing-nature-home/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T190000
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CREATED:20250804T204206Z
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SUMMARY:Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Ashley Landry of the Native Plant Rescue Project \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: 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-6/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120446
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-7/2025-09-17/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120446
CREATED:20250910T144603Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Spices: Adding a Taste of Native Texas to Your Table - September 18
DESCRIPTION:Early traders could have saved themselves a lot of time and trouble traveling around the world in search of spices if they had just come to Texas. Our rich plant diversity is filled with wonderful\, native seasoning and spice plants that will satisfy even the most demanding palate. Join internationally recognized foraging instructor and author Dr. Mark Vorderbruggen aka “Merriwether” for a dive into his favorite wild herbs for jazzing up his meals and soon yours! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker \n\n\n\nDr. Vorderbruggen is a preacher of cavemanosity\, forever trying to help people’s health by teaching them what their bodies need based on their ancient evolution. To do this\, he first lures you in with the edible and medicinal plants that still surround us\, followed by opening your eyes to nature\, humans\, and why they co-evolved to need each other. This has led to books\, magazine articles\, hundreds of interviews and nearly 1000 speaking engagements over the last 20 years. When not doing that\, he still creates nature-based products for companies ranging from snack foods to painting chemicals. \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/wild-spices-adding-a-taste-of-native-texas-to-your-table-september-18/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120446
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/2025-09-22/
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:20250922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T200000
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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-5/2025-09-22/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120446
CREATED:20250906T175844Z
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SUMMARY:Fire on the Prairie - How Fire shapes Ecosystems and Plant Communities\, Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting (Weatherford)- Tuesday 9/23/2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for September’s meeting of the Cross Timbers Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas. Returning guest\, Michael Perez of the Fort Worth Nature Center\, will present on the role of prescribed fire in shaping ecosystems and plant communities\, with a special focus on the fire history of the Fort Worth Nature Center. We’ll explore how past fires have impacted the local plant life\, how prescribed burns are carried out\, and why fire is an essential tool for maintaining healthy prairies\, forests\, and wetlands. Discover how the return of fire to the land supports native biodiversity and keeps our ecology thriving! \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/fire-on-the-prairie-how-fire-shapes-ecosystems-and-plant-communities-cross-timbers-chapter-meeting-weatherford-tuesday-9-23-2025/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T200000
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SUMMARY:San Antonio Chapter Meeting September 2025
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 Cleveland Powell\, Brad Weir\, Juan Soulas Conservation Planners at SAWSCultivating Water Savings with Native Plants\, A Retrospective of SAWS Conservation\n\n\n\nWhen it comes to saving water in a rapidly growing and drought-prone service area\, SAWS Conservation’s thinking about what works in SA landscapes has changed a lot even in the past twenty years. While native plants and the gardeners that love them have always been an important part of conservation messaging\, their availability has improved dramatically from what was once a somewhat niche market\, with many more options available from plant vendors. Looking at whether WaterSaver plants once recommended are still thriving in today’s conditions\, Cleve Powell\, Juan Soulas and Brad Wier will discuss how SAWS is using native plants to update its programs today. \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-september-2025/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120446
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SUMMARY:Conservation Tips: Controlling Invasives\, How to Know Your Soil Type – Fredericksburg chapter Sept 23
DESCRIPTION:Warren Day\, the USDA District Conservationist in Fredericksburg and our speaker for the month of September\, highlights the conservation services that support our goals in restoring native plants. He has been part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)\, throughout west Texas for 15 years\, serving in Gillespie Country for the last 7 years. \n\n\n\n\n\n“We’re working hard at NCRS to educate the public on how to be part of the conservation solution\,” said Day. “I’m looking forward to sharing tips on how homeowners and landowners can control invasive species and use our soil information to keep our water clean and abundant\, our soils healthy\, and have resilient landscapes and thriving agricultural communities.” \n\n\n\n“Mr. Day will share potential control methods for a variety of invasive non-native plants and demonstrate how to use the NRCS’ Web Soil Survey to map soils and obtain data that is useful to home and landowners.” JonathanWatt\, Fredericksburg chapter president\, said\, “We can all do our part to voluntarily conserve our resources\, and he’ll share some great tips about how to do that.”
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/conservation-tips-controlling-invasives-how-to-know-your-soil-type-fredericksburg-chapter-sept-23/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Hybrid chapter meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120446
CREATED:20240810T135614Z
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SUMMARY:Bringing More Native Plants to our Communities - Trinity Forks 2024 Grants Recipient Reports and Short Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come and hear how recipients of grants from Trinity Forks have used the funds to get more native plants in the ground in public places: \n\n\n\n\nThe Seed Library at the Town of Flower Mound\n\n\n\nBerm Restoration – Parks of Corinth HOA\n\n\n\nJosey Ranch Pocket Prairie “Soft Landings” – Denton County Master Gardener Association\n\n\n\nLantana Monarch Waystation \n\n\n\nReseeding the Mound Frontage\n\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-4/
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting,Chapter Meeting,Community Outreach,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120446
CREATED:20250729T172520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T003515Z
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SUMMARY:Oct. 1 Lakes & Pines Chapter Meeting: "Milkweed 101 - Growing Milkweed From Seeds" presentation/workshop with Diana Black
DESCRIPTION:For more info\, click HERE
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lakes-pines-chapter-meeting-milkweed-101-growing-milkweed-from-seeds-presentation-workshop-by-diana-black/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120446
CREATED:20250924T022043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T022045Z
UID:10005677-1759428000-1759433400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:OCTOBER CHAPTER MEETING- October 2nd- “How Earth’s Changing Climate is Changing Ecosystems”
DESCRIPTION:October’s presentation provides context for our Society’s efforts to protect and sustain Texas ecosystems into a future being changed by climate. Speaker Vince Cronin has studied\, researched\, taught and worked in applied Geoscience since 1975.  A licensed professional geologist in Texas as well as nationally certified\, he is also the author of the most widely used laboratory textbook in physical geology and co-creator of its chapter on Earth’s dynamic climate.  \n\n\n\nPost Oak NPSOT October 2025 meeting
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/october-chapter-meeting-october-2nd-how-earths-changing-climate-is-changing-ecosystems/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120446
CREATED:20250206T221257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T221641Z
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Exchange\, North Central Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Native Plant Exchange  \n\n\n\nBring your favorite native plant to exchange for another. Some things to share with our members; name (common and scientific)\, conditions\, location\, how the plant benefits your environment\, characteristics you love.. Take a new native plant home for your garden. Even if you don’t have one in a pot to bring\, come anyway. We have extras and we love to share! \n\n\n\nTo research more about your plant visit our Native Plant Database at https://www.npsot.org/resources/native-plants/native-plants-database/ or the ITIS database at itis.gov. \n\n\n\nFort Worth Botanic Garden in the Orchid & Iris Room \n\n\n\n3220 Botanic Garden Blvd\, Fort Worth\, Texas 76107 \n\n\n\n6:30 pm Socializing & snacks  \n\n\n\nIn person only\, No Zoom option is available.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/native-plant-exchange-north-central-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120446
CREATED:20250828T195637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T223053Z
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SUMMARY:Austin Chapter Meeting - Trees of Hope
DESCRIPTION:Trees of Hope \n\n\n\nGuest Speaker: Bailey Hoops \n\n\n\nDrought\, water restrictions and intense winter storms\, oh my! Are you ready to plant some new native trees in your landscape? Looking to replace dead or fallen trees with natives that are beautiful to experience and vital to the wildlife in your neighborhood? Please join us as we discuss a wide variety of native trees including canopy and understory trees. You will learn tree characteristics\, preferred growing conditions and how your tree choice can leave a legacy to the people and wildlife around you. Trees of Hope class offers choices so you can feel empowered to make a positive change in your yard\, to better our community. \n\n\n\nBailey Hoops is a clinically trained herbalist\, certified permaculture designer and certified with the Native Plant Society of Texas in Landscaping with Native Plants. Her greatest passions are butterflies\, native medicinal plants\, and leading plant walks. She has spent 10 years building a medicinal food forest at her home\, with a large emphasis on native pollinator plants. You can currently find her working with the Oak hill VFW post # 4443\, helping run the Paul Pena Community Garden \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\nWe will have seeds for swapping and sharing. Collect seeds from your yard and bring some to share with us. Excess seeds may be shared at future meetings or donated to the Central Texas Seed Savers collections at the Austin Public Library. \n\n\n\nYou are invited (but not expected) to bring a small dish or drink to share. \n\n\n\nYou can register for the Zoom meeting to attend online. \n\n\n\nSocial time begins at 6:30pm. Main speaker begins at 7pm\, followed by the Austin Chapter business meeting.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-meeting-20/
LOCATION:Lakewood Clubhouse\, 7317 Lakewood Dr.\, Austin\, Texas\, 78750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120446
CREATED:20250727T180634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T014153Z
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SUMMARY:Boerne NPSOT Chapter Special 25th Anniversary Meeting\, Cibolo Nature Center Auditorium\, 6:00-8:00 
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Boerne Chapter 25th Anniversary Meeting \n\n\n\nJoin us for a special celebration on October 7\, as we mark our 25th anniversary! This milestone event will be filled with fun activities\, engaging presentations\, and a chance to reflect on our shared accomplishments in native plant conservation.  Whether you’re a longtime member or new to the group\, you won’t want to miss this festive evening. Come celebrate with us and help make this a memorable occasion! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMeeting Location: Cibolo Nature Center Auditorium\, 140 City Park Rd\, Boerne\, TX 78006
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/boerne-npsot-chapter-meeting-hunke-hall-33-herff-farm-road-600-800-5/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120446
CREATED:20241212T002313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T210226Z
UID:10004361-1759861800-1759869000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Collin County October Meeting - Drought-tolerant Native Texas Plants
DESCRIPTION:Presentation by Randy Pensabene\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRandy will guide us through the native plants and practices that will help turn your yard from a typical high-water\, non-native landscape into a beautiful\, low-water\, drought-tolerant native Texas landscape. \n\n\n\nOur meetings are open to the public and 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: https://tinyurl.com/yn85nbzd (Meeting ID: 885 5459 6572 / Passcode: 571904) \n\n\n\nRandy is a past president of the Native Plant Society of Texas\, Williamson County Chapter. Since joining NPSOT\, she has taught Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP) classes\, managed the chapter’s native plant sales\, transformed her own landscape\, assisted with demonstration gardens\, and given multiple presentations on landscaping with native plants. She helped create the chapter’s newly launched native Texas plant database for Williamson County\, Texas (WilcoScape.org). She enjoys sharing her enthusiasm for native Texas plants and teaching others about their beauty\, drought-tolerance\, and benefits.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/collin-county-october-meeting-drought-tolerant-native-texas-plants/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120446
CREATED:20250917T145137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T190926Z
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SUMMARY:The Soil Food Web Under the Lens of a Microscope – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, October 9
DESCRIPTION:Updated 10/3/2025 for new in-person location. See below for details. \n\n\n\nJoin NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, October 9\, 2025\, when our featured topic will be The Soil Food Web Under the Lens of a Microscope with Laurie Dixon. 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:  When we think of ecosystems\, we often picture trees\, pollinators\, and wildlife—but the foundation of an ecosystem’s vitality begins underground. Join us for a fascinating\, microscope-guided exploration of the soil food web\, the complex underground ecosystem that powers native plant communities. From beneficial fungi that form root partnerships to tiny predators that balance soil populations\, this talk reveals the often-overlooked organisms essential to plant health\, nutrient cycling\, and ecological restoration. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Laurie Dixon is a landscape design consultant with a strong focus on ecological principles and the founder of Biotic Lens\, a consultancy dedicated to soil microscopy education and applications. She combines her background in landscape design with specialized soil microscopy to help growers and landscapers implement a biological approach. Laurie is a long time Master Gardener and serves on the board of the Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (TOFGA). \n\n\n\nDue to A/C maintenance at the Georgetown Public Library\, the in-person location for the meeting on Thursday\, October 9\, has moved to the Community Room at the Georgetown Parks & Rec Administration Building (address below). The Zoom information has not changed. \n\n\n\nNOTE: this month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Parks & Rec Administration Building\, 1101 N College St\, Georgetown\, Texas 78626 (not the public library). 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/zDUfv6hKQMqLTpNQjtM-vA#/registration \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/the-soil-food-web-under-the-lens-of-a-microscope-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-october-9/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120446
CREATED:20250920T171102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T171105Z
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SUMMARY:Disappearing Rare and Native Plants of the RGV
DESCRIPTION:Explore the unique native plants of the Rio Grande Valley.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/disappearing-rare-and-native-plants-of-the-rgv/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Community Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120446
CREATED:20250819T181226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T181340Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Plant Sale\, North Central Chapter
DESCRIPTION:Grand Pavilion at Veterans Park \n\n\n\n8901 Clifford St.\, White Settlement\, Texas
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/fall-plant-sale-north-central-chapter-2/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T181500
DTSTAMP:20260404T120446
CREATED:20250909T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T231026Z
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Gardening for Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast – Hybrid Clear Lake Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:6:15 Doors Open – UHCL Bayou Building\, Forest Room (1430)6:40 Zoom Opens6:45 Business Meeting7:00 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\nAlong with many species of wildlife in our country\, populations of Texas Gulf Coast butterflies are increasingly threatened by habitat loss and other factors. In this presentation\, we will learn what butterflies need to survive and complete their life cycle\, as well as ways we can help them in our own yards by planting natives. Join us for an inspiring and illuminating journey into the magical lives of one of nature’s most wondrous creatures\, the butterfly. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\nElizabeth White Olsen is a landscape designer in Houston. She is the co-founder of GO Native Landscaping for Birds and Butterflies\, along with her husband\, birder Glenn Olsen. She has published a book of poetry\, and her book on butterfly gardening opens for pre-sales in October 2025. Find her at elizabethwhiteolsen.com. \n\n\n\nIn-person – Parking Pass Required\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 your new 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 pass for $5\, or “rent” one — if returned at the end of the meeting\, the $5 will be returned. Temporary parking permits may also be purchased at the kiosk in front of the Recreation Center or via T2 Mobile Pay. \n\n\n\nDO NOT park in faculty/staff parking (enforced 24/7). \n\n\n\nMap and Directions – The meeting will be held at UH-Clear Lake in the Forest Room (1430). \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/butterfly-gardening-for-houston-and-the-texas-gulf-coast-hybrid-clear-lake-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120446
CREATED:20250816T042536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T043340Z
UID:10005529-1760515200-1760547600@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-7/2025-10-15/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120446
CREATED:20251014T012446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T000117Z
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SUMMARY:Three years\, 75 acres and 100\,000 wetland plants: Creating a wetland at John Paul Landing Park in Katy - October 16
DESCRIPTION:The very large John Paul Landing park on the far west side of Harris County is at the epicenter of rapid neighborhood development\, and the Harris County Engineering Department planned an expansion of the lake in the park to absorb stormwater runoff. Remarkably\, wetlands were designed into the plans from the outset. Mary Carol Edwards’ company Green Star Wetland Plant Farm was subcontracted to source\, propagate\, and deliver the plants for each of the three phases of lake excavation and planting. She will discuss the results\, adventures\, and lessons learned along the way\, as well as introduce some of the key native species that found a new home in the project. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMary Carol founded Green Star Wetland Plant Farm in 2018 to meet a need for native aquatic species for all kinds of projects\, from backyard raingardens to large acreage restorations. She previously worked as the stormwater wetland specialist for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Texas Community Watershed Partners\, as well as TCWP’s freshwater wetland restoration program\, at landscape design and landscape architecture firms\, and also in genetics research labs at Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University. Mary Carol is a Houston native\, raised on Galveston Bay. She has a BS in Biology and an MA in Architecture from the University of Houston and enjoys bringing both disciplines together to create wonderful natural settings. \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/three-years-75-acres-and-100000-wetland-plants-creating-a-wetland-at-john-paul-landing-park-in-katy-october-16/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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