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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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SUMMARY:NPSOT Hybrid Fall Symposium
DESCRIPTION:2025 Fall Symposium\n\n\n\n\nThe Native Plant Society of Texas 2025 Fall Symposium is coming to Salado\, TX\, October 3rd-5th!\n\n\n\nThis year’s theme is “Teach for the Future!” \n\n\n\nVirtual Event Overview:\n\n\n\n\nVirtual Registration\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event Overview\n\n\n\nThe Salado Middle School will serve as the symposium headquarters and NPSOT group-rate lodging is available for a limited time at hotels and other accommodations throughout the city. The full schedule will include insightful plenary sessions\, open-seating concurrent sessions\, a choice of guided-field trips through the region\, the Annual State Meeting of Members\, the Annual Awards Banquet\, and much more. \n\n\n\nAttendees can attend a meet and greet\, participate in our silent auction\, visit vendor\, exhibitor\, and sponsor displays at the Middle School\, and take self-guided field trips in Salado\, and when traveling to and from the Symposium. \n\n\n\nThis hybrid event includes registration options for in-person and virtual attendance\, with in-person Society member and scholastic discounts.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/npsot-fall-symposium-5/
CATEGORIES:Conferences and Symposiums,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090847
CREATED:20241212T002313Z
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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:20260425T090847
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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/New_York:20251013T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T181500
DTSTAMP:20260425T090847
CREATED:20250909T000000Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090847
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090847
CREATED:20251016T054719Z
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SUMMARY:NPSOT Dallas Monday\, October 20th\, Chapter Meeting\, Thriving Transitions - Lewisville's Efforts to go Native
DESCRIPTION:Pat Thompson\, of Lewisville’s Parks and Recreation Department will discuss the city’s bold shift from turf to thriving native landscapes\, spotlighting the Roots for Wings program and Lewisville’s growing commitment to pollinator habitat\, community education\, and the visibility of native plants in public spaces. \n\n\n\n \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-october-20th-chapter-meeting-thriving-transitions-lewisvilles-efforts-to-go-native/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090847
CREATED:20250913T192724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T192729Z
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SUMMARY:Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting:  Bailey Hoops\, Trees of Hope
DESCRIPTION:Drought\, 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. Bio:Bailey 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\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-7/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090847
CREATED:20250109T185503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T174235Z
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SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting – October 21
DESCRIPTION:Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) Executive Committee meetings occur monthly and any member may attend. Contact the Executive Director prior to the meeting at state@npsot.org for Zoom and applicable document links. Please be prepared to follow the Visitor’s Executive Meeting Protocol.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-october-8/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090847
CREATED:20250203T041407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T010426Z
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SUMMARY:Chapter Leader Forum
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Bring Back the Monarchs to Texas (BBMT)  \n\n\n\nDescription: Ever wonder what the Bring Back the Monarchs to Texas committee does and how to work with it? This is your chance to find out about the inner workings of our program and how it fulfills the mission of the Native Plant Society of Texas\, and get the inside scoop on filling out a successful grant application. We may be best known for our garden grant program\, but there is much more happening with the BBMT. There are easy ways for your chapter to get involved and partner with us.  \n\n\n\nPresenter: \n\n\n\nCarol Clark is a Monarch Watch Conservation Specialist\, Master Naturalist\, former NPSOT chapter president\, and chair of NPSOT’s Bring Back the Monarchs to Texas committee. \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, October 23\, 2025 (FOURTH Thursday) 12 – 1 pm \n\n\n\nZoom Registration Link:https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/MW_t6tUnR-6sx3M6LEft2A
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-leader-forum-17/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Leader Forum,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090847
CREATED:20251010T012254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T012604Z
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SUMMARY:What Happened to that Plant? Fredericksburg Chapter meeting Oct 28
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to reflect on what happened in your landscape this year as you head into prime native planting season. Arlon Motsch\, an avid native plant gardener\, photographer\, and water conservationist will share his insights about “what happened to that plant?!” What worked\, what didn’t\, and then there are the few plants that need more time to tell.  \n\n\n\n\n“I’ve done a lot of things wrong and a few things right since moving to the Hill Country. It’s an ongoing journey of finding out what works and what doesn’t. Learning\,” he said\, “has come from many local sources like NPSOT\, friends\, friendly neighbors\, nature centers\, gardening programs\, and just hands-on getting it done.” \n\n\n\n\nThere will be some useful nuggets of information for just about everyone\, from the apartment balcony gardener to those that can’t see the end of their ”yard.”  \n\n\n\nMisty morning
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/what-happened-to-that-plant-fredericksburg-chapter-meeting-oct-28/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Hybrid chapter meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090847
CREATED:20250828T200220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T200222Z
UID:10003884-1761676200-1761683400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:No Austin Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:No meeting this month due to our Fall Plant Sale.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-meeting-21/
LOCATION:Lakewood Clubhouse\, 7317 Lakewood Dr.\, Austin\, Texas\, 78750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090847
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SUMMARY:San Antonio Chapter Meeting October 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 Monika MaecklePlants with Purpose\n\n\n\nCan you eat it? Make tea from it? Does it serve wildlife? Does it taste good or provide a health benefit? Is it low maintenance? Does it have a fun story? Does it provide a unique landscape service? Oh\, and is it attractive? \n\n\n\nThese are the questions Monika Maeckle asked of each plant upon assembling my new book Plants with Purpose: Twenty-five Ecosystem Multitaskers. To qualify\, the plant had to answer YES to at least three besides attractiveness. \n\n\n\nBeauty alone is no longer reason enough to choose a plant that will occupy valuable real estate in your landscape. We owe functional plants–plants that do more than look good–to the ecosystem. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a presentation/discussion about choosing plants that go beyond beauty and actually give back to the ecosystem. Books available for purchase and author autograph. \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-october-2025/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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