BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Native Plant Society of Texas - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.npsot.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Native Plant Society of Texas REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185356 CREATED:20240502T233024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T233111Z UID:10003100-1715421600-1715436000@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Sorelle Farms Mother's Day/Spring Festival DESCRIPTION:Join Sorelle Farms in Mineola for their second annual spring event celebrating mothers. Bring Mom and celebrate her with an afternoon of food\, music\, plants and more! And don’t forget to shop their great native plant selection! Located at 975 County Road 2220\, Mineola\, Texas  URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/sorelle-farms-spring-festival-mothers-day/ CATEGORIES:Social Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185356 CREATED:20241004T214348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T214832Z UID:10004058-1729623600-1729627200@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:25 Native Plant Lessons from 25 Years of Experience DESCRIPTION:“There are hundreds of wonderful Texas natives in Texas\, but trying to figure out which ones do the best in your particular area of Gillespie County\, can take time\,” noted Matt Kolodzie owner of Friendly Natives Nursery in Fredericksburg. “I’m going to share with you what I’ve learned in the last 25 years so you can shorten your learning curve\, be more successful faster\, and save money.” URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/25-native-plant-lessons-from-25-years-of-experience/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Community Outreach,Social Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Matt-Kolodzie-owner-of-Friendly-Natives-Nursery-1-jpg.avif LOCATION:https://www.npsot.org/event/25-native-plant-lessons-from-25-years-of-experience/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185356 CREATED:20231207T185911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T224756Z UID:10002274-1729794600-1729801800@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Trinity Forks Members & Family Social DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/46583/ CATEGORIES:Social Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/79619617-E10B-4D71-8218-10D30E4B5A2A_1_105_c-jpeg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241027T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241027T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185356 CREATED:20241002T225515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T021249Z UID:10003934-1730041200-1730046600@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Northeast Texas NPSOT Plant & Seed Swap DESCRIPTION:Meet and greet and plant and seed swap with Tyler and Northeast Chapters. Bring a snack to share if you would like. This is a NPSOT members-only social event. \n\n\n\nWhen: Sunday\, October 27th\, 3:00 – 4:30 \n\n\n\nWhere: Big Sandy City Park across from Big Sandy ISD Band Hall @ 401 Wildcat Drive. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/northeast-texas-npsot-plant-seed-swap/ CATEGORIES:Seed Exchange,Social Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Plant-Seed-Swap.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185356 CREATED:20241109T183800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T210229Z UID:10004161-1733248800-1733256000@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting\, Potluck Dinner\,  Hunke Hall\, 33 Herff Farm Road\, 6:00-8:00  DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-meeting-potluck-dinner-hunke-hall-33-herff-farm-road-600-800/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Social Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185356 CREATED:20240227T001330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T162615Z UID:10002750-1733250600-1733257800@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Annual Holiday Party - North Central Chapter DESCRIPTION:Catered by La Pasadita\, Tacos\, Tortas Y MaS…! \n\n\n\nRSVP Deadline November 16\, 2024 via membership MailChimp communication sent on November 5th. \n\n\n\nThis month will be In person only. No Zoom option is available. \n\n\n\nGames and prizes \n\n\n\nFort Worth Botanic Gardens in the Rose\, Iris & Orchid Room \n\n\n\n3220 Botanic Garden Blvd\, Fort Worth\, Texas 76107 URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/annual-holiday-party-north-central-chapter/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Social Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185356 CREATED:20240919T001608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T150049Z UID:10003803-1733576400-1733583600@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:NATIVE SEED EXCHANGE\, Post Oak Chapter DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to join us for our second annual Post Oak Chapter of NPSOT annual seed exchange! Saturday\, December 7th 1-3pm at the Gary Halter Nature Center at Lick Creek Park in College Station. Bring any native seeds you have and we’ll clean\, sort and share information on preparation\, germination and planting. You will be able to take some seeds home too! Light refreshments will be served. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/seed-exchange-post-oak-chapter/ CATEGORIES:Seed Exchange ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-PO-NPSOT-Seed-Exchange-flyer-jpg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185356 CREATED:20241205T031201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T031540Z UID:10004344-1733767200-1733774400@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Clear Lake Chapter Holiday Potluck & Gift Exchange DESCRIPTION:The Clear Lake Chapter’s annual Holiday Potluck will be held in the Garden Room of the Bayou Building on the UHCL campus. The party will include a garden gift exchange (unwrapped)\, a native plant bingo and a delicious potluck supper\, annual awards\, and lots more! \n\n\n\nPotluck\n\n\n\nYou may bring your own meal if you would rather not participate in the potluck dishes. Everyone will need to bring their own cup or glass\, plate\, and silverware. Iced tea and water will be available. \n\n\n\nTo avoid everyone bringing a delicious desert\, it is suggested that if your last name begins with: \n\n\n\nA-C – bring a SaladD-J – bring a Main DishK-P – bring a DessertR-Z – bring an Appetizer \n\n\n\nGift Exchange\n\n\n\nPlease bring an unwrapped gift to participate in the gift exchange. Participants will get a raffle-style ticket and as numbers are drawn\, winners will choose something from the table. What to bring? Books\, gloves\, a tool\, something from the garden\, or if you are crafty or artistic\, bring some of your work. Please note that you absolutely do not need to buy anything new. \n\n\n\nBingo\n\n\n\nLike last year\, we will have several rousing rounds of plant bingo. Brush up on your native plants to win a prize! \n\n\n\nParking\n\n\n\nDon’t forget your parking pass. If you don’t have one\, look for a friendly chapter member handing them out around the parking lot. Do not park in faculty/staff parking. \n\n\n\nMeetings 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/clear-lake-chapter-holiday-potluck-gift-exchange/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Social Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/clc-featured-image-dec-2024.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241219T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241219T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185356 CREATED:20241206T163159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T163200Z UID:10004345-1734633000-1734642000@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:NPSOT-Houston Holiday Dinner - December 19 DESCRIPTION:Our holiday tradition continues! \n\n\n\nRather than hold our regular third-Thursday monthly meeting during this busy time of year\, our tradition is to gather for a meal and some fellowship with other native plant enthusiasts. This year we will meet at Fadi’s Meyerland Mediterranean Grill. Join us any time after 6:30pm. Fadi’s is cafeteria style with dishes prepared fresh daily and some made-to-order options (shawarma anyone?). Please RSVP here; we have space for 30 people. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4738 Beechnut StreetHouston\, TX 77096713.666.4644 \n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Houston Chapter Page URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/npsot-houston-holiday-dinner-december-19/ CATEGORIES:Social Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Fadis-logo.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185356 CREATED:20250310T203107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T022303Z UID:10005056-1744452000-1744480800@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Glen Rose Garden Stroll DESCRIPTION:The city of Glen Rose is Having a Garden Themed Event Downtown around and near the Courthouse Square. The participating merchants in the area are each offering a special experience for their visitors. \n\n\n\nFrom 10:00 am to 11:00 am the Members of Prairie Rose will be at the Demonstration Garden next to the Museum to welcome visitors and answer any questions you may have about Native Plants\, NPSOT\, or our Chapter Meetings. Please come visit us Saturday while we are in the garden or take a self guided tour anytime. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/glen-rose-garden-stroll/ CATEGORIES:Social Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot-2025-03-11-at-2.15.59 PM.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250428T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T185356 CREATED:20250131T210115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T151227Z UID:10004669-1745539200-1745884799@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:iNaturalist City Nature Challenge 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join the City Nature Challenge 2025: San Antonio Metro \n\n\n\nJoin the City Nature Challege 2025: NPSOT Group \n\n\n\nJoin Texas Parks and Wildlife\, Texas Master Naturalists\, Native Plant Society of Texas\,  the Audubon Society\, and many others in a fun challenge to see which city can document the most species during April 25 – April 28\,2025. It is easy to participate by joining an event or making observations on your own using the iNaturalist app. With the iNaturalist app\, you just take a picture of a plant or animal\, and the community will help identify which species it is. Any observation in the San Antonio Metro Area (12 counties are: Atascosa\, Bandera\, Bexar\, Comal\, Gillespie\, Goliad\,  Guadalupe\, Karnes Kendall\, Kerr\, Medina\, Wilson as well as three parks: Enchanted Rock State Natural Area\, Lost Maples State Park\, and Palmetto State Park.) will count during the four-day challenge. You can participate by exploring the life in your backyard\, in your local parks\, public nature areas\, or on a field trip with your local naturalist group. You can also help with IDs for other people’s observations to increase our species count\, come to a bioblitz\, or even hold your own event! \n\n\n\nProject Details: This bioblitz is part of the broader San Antonio Metro Area – City Nature Challenge\, coinciding with other events  \n\n\n\n\n2025 – detaits coming by Nov 2024\n\n\n\n\nObjectives of CNC2025: \n\n\n\n• Foster friendly competition within internal groups and with other urban areas across Texas and the globe.• Collect urban biodiversity data accessible to biologists and scientists. (i.e TPWD-TNT)• Connect people to their local nature in urban and metro areas. • Build both in-person and online communities around local nature.• Grow volunteer biodiversity documentation in SA-Metro Area\, Texas\, and globally. \n\n\n\nAdditional Information: \n\n\n\n\nFind San Antonio Metro Area Events on our CNC-SA.org website.\n\n\n\n\nQuestions:• Have questions about the CNC2025 San Antonio Metro Area\, use iNaturalist Messages contact PeterJoseph.Follow us on Facebook: City Nature Challenge Team: San Antonio Metro Area. \n\n\n\nInstagram   \n\n\n\nNewsletter sign up: [HERE] \n\n\n\nGet ready to embark on a thrilling journey of discovery\, friendly competition\, and community building during the City Nature Challenges 2025! \n\n\n\nThe City Nature Challenge is organized by Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and California Academy of Sciences. \n\n\n\nOrganizer: npsot.sanantonio@gmail.com \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOrganizer: npsot.sanantonio@gmail.com URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/inaturalist-city-nature-challenge-2025/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Social Event,Virtual,Volunteer Opportunity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185356 CREATED:20250405T153955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T011108Z UID:10005164-1748021400-1748028600@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:NPSOT Boerne 25th Anniversary Celebration DESCRIPTION:The Boerne Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) is thrilled to announce a special event to celebrate its 25th anniversary\, to be held on Friday\, May 23\, 2025\, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Patrick Heath Public Library in Boerne. \n\n\n\n\nThis milestone celebration will feature a variety of activities designed to honor the chapter’s accomplishments\, highlight the beauty\, importance\, and environmental benefits of native plants\, as well as showcase the local art and creativity of the Boerne community. \n\n\n\nThe anniversary event will include the following: \n\n\n\n\nUnveiling of a Special Book Section Devoted to Native Plants: Attendees will get an exclusive look at a newly curated collection of books\, all focused on the topic of Texas native plants\, and available for check-out at the Boerne Public Library.\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Presentation to a Native Plant Advocate: The Boerne Chapter of NPSOT will recognize a dedicated native plant advocate who has made significant contributions to the chapter and its mission of promoting native plant conservation in the Boerne area. The recipient will be honored for their passion and efforts in supporting the chapter’s initiatives.\n\n\n\n\n\nInaugural Boerne NPSOT Art Show Featuring Local Artists and Native Flora and Fauna: Local artists will display their works inspired by the beauty of native plants\, wildlife\, and the natural landscape\, offering a visual celebration of the region’s ecological wonders. Art works are exhibited in the Gallery Space on the first floor of the Patrick Heath Public Library from May 1 –  May 30.  The Gallery Space will be open during the library’s regular hours and during our anniversary event.\n\n\n\n\n\nGrand Opening of the Native Plant Seed Library: The Boerne Chapter of NPSOT will unveil a new initiative aimed at promoting conservation and utilization of native plants and plant habitats in the Boerne area. The Native Plant Seed Library\, located inside the Patrick Heath Public Library in Boerne\, will allow community members to get native plant seeds for free and grow their own garden\, and harvest new seeds from mature plants to return to the library.\n\n\n\n\n\nGuided Tours of the Boerne City Campus Natural Area (BCCNA) Behind the Public Library: Join us for guided tours of the Boerne City Campus Natural Area (BCCNA) behind the library. In partnership with the city and other community organizations\, the Boerne Chapter of NPSOT is working to restore this space to a thriving native habitat and wildlife corridor within the city. Explore a hidden gem of native flora and fauna\, learn about our conservation efforts\, and gain insight into the local ecosystem. Bring sensible shoes.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLight hors d’oeuvres will be served. \n\n\n\nDetails of the Event: \n\n\n\nDate: Friday\, May 23\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM \n\n\n\nLocation: Patrick Heath Public Library\, 451 N. Main St.\, Boerne\, Texas 78006 \n\n\n\nThis event is open to NPSOT members.  In addition\, special invitations will be sent to selected community leaders\, environmental advocates\, and supporters of the chapter’s work. It is an exciting opportunity to celebrate 25 years of dedication to native plant conservation\, connect with like-minded individuals\, and learn more about ongoing efforts to promote biodiversity in the Boerne area. \n\n\n\nFor more information about the event\, please contact the Boerne Chapter of NPSOT at boerne-chapter@npsot.org or visit our website at https://www.npsot.org/chapters/boerne/ URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/108282/ CATEGORIES:Social Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Boerne-NPSOT-25-Years-Solid-1.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185356 CREATED:20250407T224655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T224657Z UID:10005167-1748075400-1748080800@www.npsot.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185356 CREATED:20250129T030819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T231453Z UID:10004662-1750953600-1750960800@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:NPSOT Boerne & Chamber of Commerce Mixer DESCRIPTION:Hunke Hall\, 33 Herff Farm Road\, Boerne URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/npsot-boerne-chamber-of-commerce-mixer/ CATEGORIES:Social Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Boerne-NPSOT-25-Years-Solid-1.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185356 CREATED:20250626T031020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T031207Z UID:10005423-1752600600-1752609600@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Comal Conservation Indoor Picnic and Texas Nature Film Screening DESCRIPTION:This is a family friendly indoor picnic and Texas nature docuseries (5 short films) viewing. From the folks that brought you ‘Deep In The Heart\,’ come join us and learn about our Texas State Parks\, efforts to conserve bats\, redfish\, bears\, and ocelots. \n\n\n\nMcKenna Events Center – 801 W. San Antonio St. New Braunfels\, TX 78130 \n\n\n\nFACEBOOK EVENT LINK \n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1AcXHK5aZW URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/comal-conservation-indoor-picnic-and-texas-nature-film-screening/ CATEGORIES:Social Event,Workshops and Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/HEB-Flyer.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185356 CREATED:20250622T222153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T222356Z UID:10005421-1753207200-1753214400@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Mission Library Branch Native Seed Event DESCRIPTION:Location: Mission Branch Library\, 3134 Roosevelt Ave\, San Antonio\, TX 78214 \n\n\n\nCraig Bruska\, the NPSOT State Chair of the Native Seed Committee and SA chapter member\, will be leading a seed process event at the Mission Library Branch.  The event on 7/22 from 6 PM until library closing at 8 PM. To add native plant seeds to their seed library.   Come for as long or short as you schedule allows.  Any help is always well. \n\n\n\nThe Mission Branch Library is located at:3134 Roosevelt Ave\,  \n\n\n\nSan Antonio\, TX  78214 \n\n\n\nIf you have native seeds to donate\, please them bring along.   This event not only brings native plants seeds to the community\, but it is a learning opportunity to volunteers on the various plants seed we will be process.   URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/mission-library-branch-native-seed-event/ CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Seed Exchange,Volunteer Opportunity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185356 CREATED:20250909T010408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T010452Z UID:10005628-1758204000-1758207600@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:DISCOVERY OF NEW PLANT SPECIES IN TEXAS - Join Us for the Reveal DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive name reveal of a newly discovered plant species in Texas! Presentation by Dr. William Godwin. Don’t miss this milestone in botanical science! \n\n\n\nThursday\, September 18\, 2025 @ 2:00PM \n\n\n\nLocation: NE TX Prairie Classroom \n\n\n\n124 W Oak St\, Yantis\, TX 75497 URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/discovery-of-new-plant-species-in-texas/ CATEGORIES:Social Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Plant-Reveal-Invitation.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185356 CREATED:20250923T191822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T191824Z UID:10005676-1761210000-1761224400@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Tour Selah\, the 5\,500 acre Bamburger Ranch Preserve with the Fredericksburg Chapter DESCRIPTION:The chapter’s Members-Only tour of Selah is scheduled for Saturday\, Oct. 23 and will be both educational and inspiring. Selah is a world class land restoration example right here in our backyard. For over 50 years\, David Bamberger has worked to restore the 5\,500-acre ranch in Blanco County to its original habitat. Selah\, and what has been learned over the decades of its restoration\, is an unparalleled resource for scientists\, naturalists and land managers. The tour is limited to 35 chapter members and registration closes Oct. 14. (Deadline to register to go on the tour is Oct. 13.) URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/tour-selah-the-5500-acre-bamburger-ranch-preserve-with-the-fredericksburg-chapter/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Social Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Bamberger-Ranch-Preserve.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185356 CREATED:20240731T213546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T233841Z UID:10003390-1761244200-1761251400@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Trinity Forks Members & Family Social DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/trinity-forks-members-family-social/ CATEGORIES:Social Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Social-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185356 CREATED:20250818T214408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T003119Z UID:10005594-1761490800-1761496200@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:NPSOT Members 2025 Regional Native Plant & Seed Swap DESCRIPTION:Regional native plant and seed swap – must be NPSOT member to participate. Location: Big Sandy City Park\, 401 N. Wildcat in Big Sandy\, TX. \n\n\n\nFor more information click HERE. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/npsot-members-2025-regional-native-plant-seed-swap/ CATEGORIES:Seed Exchange,Social Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Plant-Swap-Fall-2025.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185356 CREATED:20251028T145622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T185950Z UID:10005460-1763488800-1763492400@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Annual Native Plant Seed Exchange \n\n\n\nJoin us in celebrating biodiversity and community! \n\n\n\nBring your collected native seeds and swap with fellow gardeners\, conservationists\, and plant lovers. Whether you’re a seasoned seed saver or just starting out\, there’s something for everyone. Let’s grow together—one seed at a time. \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Tye Preston Memorial Library\, 16311 S. Access Road\, Canyon Lake\, Texas 78133. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lindheimer-chapter-monthly-meeting-8/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Seed Exchange ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Purple-and-white-Modern-Round-Stamp-Logo-single-flower-png.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185356 CREATED:20250507T225916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T210428Z UID:10005193-1764700200-1764707400@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Annual Holiday Party - North Central Chapter DESCRIPTION:This month will be In person only. No Zoom option is available. \n\n\n\nGames and prizes \n\n\n\nFort Worth Botanic Gardens in the Oak Hall \n\n\n\n3220 Botanic Garden Blvd\, Fort Worth\, Texas 76107 URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/annual-holiday-party-north-central-chapter-2/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Social Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T185356 CREATED:20251104T021805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T134223Z UID:10005845-1764979200-1765065599@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Seed Party! Got Seeds? Want Seeds? December 6th 12:30-2:30 pm DESCRIPTION:This is your chance to take away or give away native plant seeds for your gardens and chat with like-minded folks. Got questions? We’ll do our best to answer them! \n\n\n\nSeed Party! URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/stay-tuned-for-the-seed-party/ CATEGORIES:Seed Exchange ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-seed-party-for-web.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185356 CREATED:20251205T211500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T211501Z UID:10005967-1765216800-1765224000@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Clear Lake Chapter Holiday Potluck & Gift Exchange DESCRIPTION:The Clear Lake Chapter’s annual Holiday Potluck will be held in the Forest Room of the Bayou Building on the UHCL campus. The party will include a garden gift exchange (unwrapped)\, a native plant bingo and a delicious potluck supper\, annual awards\, and lots more! \n\n\n\nPotluck\n\n\n\nYou may bring your own meal if you would rather not participate in the potluck dishes. Everyone will need to bring their own cup or glass\, plate\, and silverware. Iced tea and water will be available. \n\n\n\nTo avoid everyone bringing a delicious desert\, it is suggested that if your last name begins with: \n\n\n\nA – D: bring a Main DishE – J: bring a DessertK – P: bring an AppetizerQ – Z: bring a Salad \n\n\n\nGift Exchange\n\n\n\nPlease bring an unwrapped native plant or gardening related gift to participate in the gift exchange. What to bring? What garden gifts are on your own Christmas list? Maybe a special book\, gloves\, an interesting tool\, something from the garden or even some of your own art or craft work. \n\n\n\nNative Plants to Swap or Seeds for Outreach\n\n\n\nBring your extra plants or seeds to share. \n\n\n\nBingo & Awards\n\n\n\nThe evening will include instrumental holiday music by two talented high school local musicians. Also included in the evening’s frivolity will be the always popular Native Plant Bingo\, Member of the Year Award\, and announcements. \n\n\n\nParking – Student Lots D2 (closest)\, D3 & D4\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 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 (while supplies last) — 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\nHosted by the Environmental Institute of Houston\, University of Houston-Clear Lake. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/clear-lake-chapter-holiday-potluck-gift-exchange-2/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Social Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/clc-featured-image-dec-2024.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185356 CREATED:20251118T024310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T024849Z UID:10005922-1765303200-1765310400@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Austin Chapter Holiday Party DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual holiday party! \n\n\n\nLocation: Lakewood Clubhouse at 7317 Lakewood Dr\, Austin\, TX 78750. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-holiday-party/ LOCATION:Lakewood Clubhouse\, 7317 Lakewood Dr.\, Austin\, Texas\, 78750\, United States CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Social Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/happy-holidays.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185356 CREATED:20251029T185516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T191724Z UID:10005461-1765908000-1765911600@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Lindheimer Chapter Annual Holiday Party: Tamales with Friends! DESCRIPTION:You and a guest are invited to a white elephant gift exchange and encouraged to bring newcolorful socks to be given to local shelters. Join us for food and fun!Please bring a dish to share. Sign-up sheets coming soon. \n\n\n\nQUESTIONS? CONTACT CHARLOTTE WRIGHT\, 410-507-2879OR CLWRITE47@GMAIL.COM. \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Tye Preston Memorial Library\, 16311 S. Access Road\, Canyon Lake\, Texas 78133. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lindheimer-chapter-monthly-meeting-9/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Social Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Christmas-Cowboy.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185356 CREATED:20251203T155001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T155002Z UID:10005708-1766082600-1766089800@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Holiday Social at Bayou Heights Biergarten - December 18 DESCRIPTION:Let’s sprout some holiday cheer together! \n\n\n\nInstead of our usual December educational meeting\, let’s come together for a festive evening of community and connection! We’ll gather in the cocktail lounge at Bayou Heights Biergarten to share food\, drinks (spirited or non‑spirited)\, and good cheer. \n\n\n\nWhatever traditions you celebrate this season\, join fellow native plant enthusiasts to mingle\, meet our board members\, and swap ideas for the year ahead. Bring your wish lists—because we know more native plants are always at the top! \n\n\n\n🚗 Valet parking will be available for $5. In the spirit of conservation\, we encourage carpooling or ride‑sharing to help reduce our collective footprint—just another way we can keep our roots strong and our impact light. \n\n\n\nJoin us any time after 6:30pm. Please RSVP here; food and drink will be up to each attendee. \n\n\n\nBayou Heights Biergarten3905 Washington AvenueHouston TX 77007 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Houston Chapter Page URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/holiday-social-at-bayou-heights-biergarten-december-18/ CATEGORIES:Social Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Untitled-design-3.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185356 CREATED:20260131T035452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T035454Z UID:10006302-1770541200-1770552000@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Bloom and Buzz DESCRIPTION:GOFM-“Bloom & Buzz” – The Galveston Chapter will be at our local farmer’s market with free seed packets and help to file your Planned Natural Landscape Exemption before the due date. \n\n\n\nGalveston’s Own Farmers Market \n\n\n\n3304 Market Street \n\n\n\nGalveston TX 77550 (map) URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/bloom-and-buzz/ CATEGORIES:Social Event,Workshops and Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/image-1.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T185356 CREATED:20250514T233001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T220209Z UID:10005197-1776988800-1777334399@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:iNaturalist City Nature Challenge 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join the iNaturalist Project here! \n\n\n\nMark your calendars! From April 24–27\, 2026\, San Antonio will join cities around the globe in a wild celebration of biodiversity\, curiosity\, and community science. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCity Nature Challenge is a fun\, competitive way to see which city can make the most observations of local flora and fauna during the City Nature Challenge\, April 24-27\, 2026. \n\n\n\nThe City Nature Challenge began in 2016 as a friendly rivalry between San Francisco and Los Angeles. That first year\, LA took the win with 10\,352 observations\, 1\,601 species\, and 574 participants. Since then\, the challenge has blossomed into a global movement — with cities from every continent documenting the wild life that lives alongside us. \n\n\n\n🌼 Why It Matters \n\n\n\nEvery observation helps scientists understand and protect our ecosystems. It’s also a chance to slow down\, reconnect\, and remember that we are part of nature — not separate from it. \n\n\n\nLet’s show the world what San Antonio’s wild heart looks like. Let’s walk gently\, notice deeply\, and upload with joy. \n\n\n\nJoin the iNaturalist Project here! URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/inaturalist-city-nature-challenge-2026/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Social Event,Virtual,Volunteer Opportunity END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR