Southwest U.S. Native Plants Workshop (Online Webinar)

Half Moon Education, Live Webinars Event Fee: $319.00 This six-hour course will instruct design professional on how to utilize and maintain native plants in the southwest United States to support wildlife, promote pollinators, and increase urban climate resilience. Additionally, the course will examine how climate change has altered habitats in the southwest, provide strategies for […]

$319.00

Native American Seed, George Cates – Aug 28

Hill Country Chapter NPSOT Chapter Meeting George Cates was born and raised in North Texas (Sherman). As a kid he enjoyed competitive sports, especially soccer, and spending the summers on his grandparent’s small ranch in Manchaca, TX. There, he developed his love of and respect for nature, through fishing, hunting, camping, and exploring with his […]

Amy Martin highlights her new book Wild DFW, North Central Chapter Meeting – Sept 7

Amy Martin highlights her new book; Wild DFW: Explore the Amazing Nature Around Dallas-Fort Worth: https://wild-dfw.com/ Meet Amy Martin, get a signed copy of her new book Wild DFW. Hear how she grew up in east Texas and has been a journalist all her life covering a range of subjects “infused with a deep spirituality and concern […]

Seed Saving for Native Plants – Williamson County Chapter Meeting, Sept 14

Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday, September 14, 2023, when our featured topic will be Seed Saving for Native Plants with Colleen Dieter.  Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  Our guest speaker’s presentation begins after a short business meeting. About our topic: Who, what, when, where, why and HOW to save […]

Chapter Leader Forum: How to Conduct a Successful Plant Rescue

Presenter: Ashley Landry, Williamson County ChapterWhen: Thursday, September 21, 2023 (Third Thursday) 12 - 1 pm This presentation is open to all Society members. Please join us! OverviewAshley Landry has hosted numerous plant rescues and will share her experience with us in a presentation. Come prepared with questions.  Zoom Registration Link: https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwocu2rpjgtG9ERJ2W8JM88x_ws4xzTq49z#/registration

Wildscapes Workshop & Native Plant Sale – September 23

Join us for an educational event, nature book sale, silent auction, and local plant sale. This year our speakers will discuss some of the most under-appreciated garden guests in our wildscapes: wasps, amphibians, and spiders.

Williamson County’s Native Plant Rescue Project – Williamson County Chapter Meeting, Oct 12

Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday, October 12, 2023, when our featured topic will be Williamson County’s Native Plant Rescue Project with Ashley Landry.  Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  Our guest speaker’s presentation begins after a short business meeting. This month’s presentation will NOT be recorded for YouTube. About our […]

Pines and Prairies Chapter Meeting

The October 18, 2023 Pines and Prairies Chapter meeting (virtual only meeting) will commence at 7 pm and will feature a presentation by Teri MacArthur.  Her presentation will be on the Destructive Nature of Invasive Species.  Teri is a member of the Heartwood chapter of Texas Master Naturalists as well as the Pines and Prairies […]

Amending & Blending Soils for Native Plantings – October 19

Come explore some custom tricks of the trade for prepping soils specifically for a variety of native plants, including approaches for improving and restoring existing soils as well as recipes and techniques for blending your own mixes from scratch.

TxDOT Roadside Chat – Protecting Migrating Monarchs

Between September and November, ninety percent of all monarch butterflies migrate through Texas. Their journey is arduous—and only getting harder. Over the last 20 years, Monarch numbers have declined due to weather changes, pesticides, and loss of habitat. Surveys in Texas have found that 2-4% of the monarch population is lost along roadways due to […]

Don Young on preserving Tandy Hills Natural Area, North Central Chapter Meeting – Nov 2

Don Young on preserving Tandy Hills Natural Area. Founder's Don and Deborah Young will come and tell us about the new trails and projects at Tandy Hills Natural Area.  www.tandyhills.org Obtained by Fort Worth in 1987, the 220-acre indigenous prairie remnant is in the heart of the city. Fort Worth Botanic Gardens in the Rose […]

NPSOT Fall Symposium 2023

The NPSOT 2023 Fall Symposium is coming to Nacogdoches, Texas! This year’s event will take place at the historic Fredonia Hotel and Convention Center and will focus on conserving plants native to the Pineywoods Ecoregion of East Texas. For more information, and to sign up to attend in-person or virtually, please see the NPSOT Fall […]

Rare Plants of Williamson County with Bill Carr – Williamson County Chapter Meeting, Nov 9

–Calendar entry updated 10/20/2023, with a new title and an updated topic description from our speaker. Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday, November 9, 2023, when our featured topic will be "Rare Plants of Williamson County" with Bill Carr.  Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  Our guest speaker’s presentation begins after […]

2023 Virtual Native Plant Society of Texas Fall Symposium

Join us online for the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) annual fall symposium from Nacogdoches, TX - celebrating the Pineywoods native vegetation! Registration is open now through 11/10.

$50.00

Struttin’ Our Stuff, Season 3

Monday, November 13 — Clear Lake Chapter Meeting — Chapter members will share their triumphs and growth stories from their own native plant gardens.

November 2023 Chapter Meeting – Williamson County’s Native Plant Rescue Project

*** This meeting is on the second Tuesday of November, instead of the third as we typically do. *** Please join us for our November Chapter meeting with guest speaker Ashley Landry. The Native Plant Rescue Project of Williamson County has hosted over 45 plant rescues and rescued over 225 species of native plants since […]

Chapter Meeting – Exploring the Impacts Plants have on Ecosystems and Wildlife in Urban Environments

Our Chapter meeting featured presentation this month will be Exploring the Impacts Plants have on Ecosystems and Wildlife in Urban Environments by Abie Ince-Hendrickson. Due to the shared evolutionary history of native plants, pollinators, and wildlife, native plants are better suited to provide the natural resources needed for our wildlife and ecosystems to thrive. Learn […]

November Chapter Leader Forum: Chapter Budgets & Chapter Spending Inspirations

Chapter Budgets AND Chapter Spending Inspirationsby: Sara Torres and YOU (roundtable discussion on spending) JOIN US!Thursday, November 30, 2023 (5th Thursday) 12 - 1 pmNOTE THIS MONTH ONLY:Meeting is moved from 3rd to the 5th Thursday. Zoom Registration Link: https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvcu6srT8qHNCxW34uCzaR3N8sJPB21gon Chapter budgets and how to use the Chapter Budget Template (available upon request) - by […]

Executive Committee Meeting

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.

Fire Ant Management with Wizzie Brown – Williamson County Chapter Meeting, Jan 11

Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday, January 11, 2024, when our featured topic will be “Fire Ant Management” with Wizzie Brown.  Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  Our guest speaker’s presentation begins after a short business meeting. This month’s presentation will NOT be recorded for YouTube. About our topic: Learn about fire […]

Trees Talk to Each Other?

This virtual event is by the Gallatin Valley, MT Earth Day organization but we liked the topic and wanted you to know about it. They put on some excellent virtual events so it's worth getting on their email list. https://www.gallatinvalleyearthday.org Note that this event is in Mountain Time so it's an hour later than what's […]

Dallas Jan. 2024 Mtg – Ashley Landry with The Native Plant Rescue Project

Join us on Zoom (no in person meeting due to winter weather) for our January meeting on Monday the 15th at 7:00PM for quick announcements then our presentation from Ashley Landry on The Native Plant Rescue Project that started in the Williamson County Chapter. They have hosted over 50 plant rescues and rescued over 225 […]

Austin Chapter Meeting

Austin Chapter Meeting – Rare Texas Natives

Join us for our monthly chapter meeting. Our guest speaker this month is Michael Eason, Associate Director of Conservation and Collections of the San Antonio Botanical Gardens. His topic is Rare Texas Natives. Michael Eason joined the San Antonio Botanical Gardens in 2017 as representative of the Center for Plant Conservation. With his extensive knowledge […]

Chapter Leader Form: Native Plants in Schools

January -  Topic: Native Plants in Schools Description:  Join Haeley Giambalvo of the Native Plants in Schools Committee to get a preview of the new Native Plant Garden Starter Kit for schools and other resources that the committee is working to develop to support teachers and students.  We’ll also talk about how chapters can support their […]

Pines and Prairies Chapter Meeting

Program Topic: "Trees for Kingwood" and Tips for Planting Native TreesPresenter: Chris BlochBusiness: Present and accept nominations for Pines and Prairies Board Note: This is a hybrid meeting. The face-to-face meeting will be held at the Montgomery County Texas A&M Agri-Life Extension Training Building located at 9020 Airport Road in Conroe. Registration is required to […]

Creating Backyard Wildlife Habitat – January 18

It’s easier than you think to create high-quality backyard wildlife habitat! Kelsey Low, the Adult Programs Manager at the Houston Arboretum, will tell us all about it.

San Antonio Water:  Sole Source to Diversity – January 23 TPWD Webinar

Gregg Eckhardt, Senior Analyst, with San Antonio Water System From Spanish Colonial acequias to gushing artesian wells, San Antonio has a unique and colorful water history like no place on Earth. Gregg Eckhardt will trace the development of the city's water supply and management from sole source to diversity. Register for this virtual event here.

January Trinity Forks Business Meeting & Program – Garden Design Principles Using Native Prairie Plants

The January meeting will be broadcast only via Zoom (see Zoom Sign-up link below) Learn Garden Design Principles Using Native Prairie Plants, in a one hour online seminar presented by Neil Diboll, native plant industry pioneer and internationally recognized native plant ecologist. Open to the public. Our beautiful, hardy prairie flowers and grasses provide year […]

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Plant Intelligence, Rights & Ethics – A conversation with Alessandra Viola

Join Alessandra Viola, co-author of Brilliant Green: The Surprising Science of Plant Intelligence and of her new book Flower Power (pending in English translation) in a virtual conversation about plant intelligence, plant rights, and plant ethics with moderator Paul Moss, executive director of The Plant Initiative. Learn more or register here.

Free

Q1 State Board Meeting

Online State Board Zoom MeetingSaturday, February 3, 20239 am - 1 pm (come as early as 8:30 am) Every Society member is welcome. Voting members include chapter presidents (or their voting representatives), state-level executive officers and state standing committee chairs. Agenda items -may be submitted to chapter presidents, state level executive officers, committee chairs, the Executive Director, […]

Collin County Chapter – February Meeting

Our presentation will be on "The Blackland Prairie Across Time" by George Diggs, an evolutionary biologist and botany professor at Austin College in Sherman. The Blackland Prairie, one of the major vegetational areas of Texas, has had an immense impact on the development of the state. The presentation will begin by looking briefly at what […]

Building Climate-Ready, Wildly Healthy Places in Texas – A Houston Perspective

Free webinar with Jaime González, Community & Equitable Conservation Programs Director, The Nature Conservancy in Texas. How we manage and remake our landscapes have big implications for human health, equity, crime, academic achievement, climate resilience, and biodiversity conservation. Currently, many of our landscapes make these challenges even worse because they were designed for the 1800s not […]

Building Climate-Ready, Wildly Healthy Places in Texas – A Houston Perspective

Free webinar with Jaime González, Community & Equitable Conservation Programs Director, The Nature Conservancy in Texas. How we manage and remake our landscapes have big implications for human health, equity, crime, academic achievement, climate resilience, and biodiversity conservation. Currently, many of our landscapes make these challenges even worse because they were designed for the 1800s not […]

Land Stewardship for Birds and the Importance of Native Plant Communities with Rufus Stephens and Jan Wrede – Williamson County Chapter Meeting, Feb 8

Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday, February 8, 2024, when our featured topic will be “Land Stewardship for Birds and the Importance of Native Plant Communities” with Rufus Stephens and Jan Wrede.  Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  Our guest speakers’ presentation begins after a short business meeting. About our […]

Executive Committee Meeting

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.

Chapter Leader Forum – Removing and Replacing my Conventional Lawn

Topic: Removing and Replacing my Conventional Lawn Description:Join Bob Dailey, upcoming President of the Pines and Prairies chapter, as he gives a short presentation about his home lawn replacement project. It will include an overview of the removal of St Augustine and replacement with annuals, perennials, and woody plants. He will share how his neighbors […]

Pines and Prairies Chapter Meeting

Date and Time: February 15, 2024, from 7-8pDelivery: In-person (SHSU - The Woodlands at 3380 College Park Drive, Room 230) and via Zoom with advance registration requiredPresenter: Chapter member Patti ThompsonTopic: Native Plants and Your Homeowners AssociationBusiness Meeting: Vote on the three open board positions - Bob Dailey, President; Helen Capozzelli, Secretary; Jay Gowen, Director […]

NISAW Webinar: Quagga mussel response in the Snake River, Idaho

Part of the National Invasive Species Awareness Week series In September 2023, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of quagga mussel in the Mid-Snake River near Twin Falls. These findings marked the first time a rapid response plan had been put into action for quagga mussels in Idaho. This plan has included […]

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NISAW Webinar: The Invasive Species Language Workshop

Part of the National Invasive Species Awareness Week series Communicating about invasive species can get complicated! On February 27-28, in partnership with NAISMA for National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW), Sea Grant is proud to present The Invasive Species Language Workshop, bringing together invasive species researchers and science communication professionals to share best practices for […]

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NISAW Webinar: The Federal Interagency Committee on the Management of Noxious and Exotic Weeds

Part of the National Invasive Species Awareness Week series Please join members of the Federal Interagency Committee for the Management of Noxious and Exotic Weeds (FICMNEW) to learn more about the organization, hear highlights from 2023, get a preview of upcoming plans, and provide input on future federal coordination needs regarding invasive plant research and […]

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NISAW Webinar: Opportunities and Challenges for Preventing the Next Plant Invasion

Part of the National Invasive Species Awareness Week series In the past 50 years, the number of non-native species introduced outside their native range has doubled, leading to substantial negative ecological and socioeconomic impacts. This is a problem that will persist as species introductions continue to rise and impacts are intensified by climate change and […]

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Leopold Week 2024 – Kickoff with Buddy Huffaker

What does“natural, wild, and free” mean today? Leopold Foundation Executive Director Buddy Huffaker begins the conversation and kicks off Leopold Week 2024 with an introduction to the speaker series and a special video message from U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore. Register below for the entire series of Leopold Week events.

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NPSOT Spring Symposium

Save the Date for this hybrid event! More information to come... Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center4801 La Crosse Avenue, Austin, TX 78739

Leopold Week 2024 – Drawing a Land Ethic

Visiting artist Max Sorenson will share the process and experiences behind RxReturn, his prescribed fire-inspired art series created during his time at the Leopold Foundation. The series is displayed at the Overture Center for the Arts in Madison, WI. Register below for the entire series of Leopold Week events.

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Collin County Chapter – Native Plant Alternatives to Invasives

Our March 5th chapter meeting will include a presentation by Deedy Wright on "I’m Being Invaded! What Can I Do?". Her talk will define the term “invasive” and discuss reasons for how and why these plants are here, and the damage they do to our environment. In addition, eco-region-specific native "alterNatives" are suggested for some of the more common invasive plants. Our program opens at 6:30, and at 7:00, Rodney Thomas, chapter president, will have a short chapter update, followed by the presentation.

Leopold Week 2024 – Diane Wilson on “The Seed Keeper”

Diane Wilson on her award-winning novel The Seed Keeper, a story of remembering our original relationship to the seeds and, through them, to our ancestors. Diane Wilson invites us to reflect on long-term connection to the land through a Dakhóta family’s hopes and sacrifices to protect what matters most. Register below for the entire series […]

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Leopold Week 2024 – Stewarding the Wild: A Conversation with Karl Malcolm

In conversation with foundation Program Director Steve Swenson, Karl Malcolm will dive into his intimate knowledge of ecology in the Gila region and how lessons learned from managing the Gila Wilderness can be applied to the landscape in the Midwest. Register below for the entire series of Leopold Week events.

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Leopold Week 2024 – “First and Wildest” Author Panel

Since Aldo Leopold proposed its designation 100 years ago, the Gila Wilderness has meant many things to many people. Essayists from "First & Wildest" will share their own connections to the Gila and examine the diverse relationships people have with the first Wilderness Area. Register below for the entire series of Leopold Week events.

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Leopold Week 2024 – Ed Yong and “An Immense World”

Human senses offer just one experience out of millions on earth. Ed Yong, award-winning journalist and author of An Immense World, will take us beyond the limitations of our human perception to better understand the wonders and wildness of our diverse planet. Register below for the entire series of Leopold Week events.

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Leopold Week 2024 – 2023-24 Future Leaders Fellows

For nine months, the Future Leaders Fellows have been immersed in the work of the Aldo Leopold Foundation and the landscape that inspired Leopold’s A Sand County Almanac. Join the fellows as they reflect on growing their land ethics and look forward to the rest of their conservation careers. Register below for the entire series […]

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Drop by Drop: The Impact of Small Changes with Jessica Woods – Williamson County Chapter Meeting, March 14

Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday, March 14, 2024, when our featured topic will be “Drop by Drop: The Impact of Small Changes” with Jessica Woods, City of Round Rock Water Conservation Coordinator.  Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  Our guest speaker's presentation begins after a short business meeting. About […]

NPSOT Dallas March 18, 2024 meeting with Dusty Rhoads:  “Prairie in Your Pocket – How Folks Can Restore the Texas Horned Lizard with Native Plants”

Many folks remember seeing Horned Lizards (aka “Horny Toads”) in bygone decades, including here in Dallas. This talk explores how everyday Texans can use native plants to link, increase, improve, and create populations, habitat, & food webs for the prosperity and “comeback” of the Texas Horned Lizard. Read more.... ZOOM our monthly meetings at:  https://npsot.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f20269a37974d8413fc79c831&id=12aa33f97f&e=d2e8f28b23 If […]

Austin Chapter Meeting – Hello Invasives! Goodbye Texas! – March 19

“What harm can there be in planting one plant in my backyard? Just because it has Japanese, Chinese, Asian, Italian or Mediterranean in its name it will be OK, won’t it?” they ask. It’s easy to think that the plants we cultivate in our landscapes don’t have much impact on our environment, but they do! […]

Virtual Chapter Leader Forum, 03/21/24: Website Plant Database – Tools for Your Native Plant Sale!

Claire will discuss and demonstrate the native plant database and how to complete the form in order to add plants to the database. Craig will discuss and demonstrate what tools are available on the NPSOT website to help facilitate chapter plant sales, including how to add a plant sale page to a chapter website and how to select the plants from the database. 

This Wild Life: Heroines in the History of Botany – Mar. 29, Apr. 5, Apr. 12

Arizona State University Instructor: Lucretia Weems Cost $42Sessions are on 3 days: Fridays, Mar. 29 & Apr. 5, Apr. 129:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Zoom The women in these pages led amazing lives. Some encountered pirates, some witnessed historic earthquakes, some received visits from the Queen. Each was a true heroine who contributed dramatically […]

$42

Collin County – April Chapter Meeting – Cultivating a Butterfly Haven

Our April 2nd chapter meeting will include a presentation by Melanie Schuchart on "Cultivating a Butterfly Haven with Native Plants of North Texas." Our North Texas native plants can provide for butterflies year-round. But which native plants should you choose to attract a variety of butterflies and provide for the various butterfly life stages? Melanie […]

Executive Committee Meeting – Apr 10

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.

NPAT Zoom Series – Climate, Water, Science and Society in 21st Century Texas – A Historical Perspective – April 11

From our partners at the Native Prairies Association of Texas (NPAT). How will climate change impact Texas and the native prairie and savanna ecosystems? How do we plan restorations to be sustainable in 2050? Do we need to change our land management practices? The NPAT Fayette Prairie Chapter will host a year-long series of presentations […]

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Drought-Tolerant Native Plants: Nothing Works Like Natives – Williamson County Chapter Meeting, April 11

Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday, April 11, 2024, when our featured topic will be “Drought-Tolerant Native Plants: Nothing Works Like Natives” with Randy Pensabene.  Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  Our guest speaker’s presentation begins after a short business meeting. NEW Randy has provided a handout ==> (link updated Apr 14) click […]

NPSOT Dallas April 15th, 2024 meeting with Janet D. Smith: The Right Plant in the Right Place

It’s not just the placement of plants in your yard, but in the world that will sustain life as we know it.  Plants that feed the local insects are the base of the food web and give us a planet we can live on.  Read more.... ZOOM our monthly meetings at:  https://npsot.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f20269a37974d8413fc79c831&id=12aa33f97f&e=d2e8f28b23 If needed, use: Meeting […]

Chapter Leader Forum – Apr 18

Topic: How to Navigate the Member Portal, Find State Forms and Materials, and More! Description:  We know that navigating the Member Portal and Dropbox can be challenging, so we are here to help. Meg will tell you how to log on to your Member Portal and look through all the resources that are available to […]

Predatory Garden Insects from the Nature Discovery Center – April 18

Join us to have a look at the various predatory insects that can be found in the native plant gardens at the Nature Discovery Center, such as assassin bugs, ladybird Beetles, and Wasps. We will also talk about what you can do to encourage them to stay and prey in your garden.

“Get Real” Garden Design with Native Plants

Fredericksburg Chapter of Native Plant Society of Texas Speaker Paula Stone on April 23 Find out how to make your landscape maintenance easier by choosing the right layout, the right style and the best plants for your area at the next meeting of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT), Fredericksburg Chapter on April 23 […]

April Trinity Forks Business Meeting & Program – Native Bees

6:30pm – Social time7:00pm – Zoom opens and meeting begins We hope you can join our meeting in person at TWU's Ann Stuart Science Complex.  Campus parking is openafter 6:00pm. If you can’t join us in person, we invite you to our Zoom meeting.ZOOM PARTICIPANTS ONLY: Please Register in advance forthis meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYodeCtrzoiE9LnBQR0XcOYymsF2Li5-B4G After registering, youwill receive a […]

2024 City Nature Challenge – Bioblitz

Started in 2016 as a competition between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the City Nature Challenge (CNC) has grown into an international event, motivating people around the world to find and document wildlife in their own cities. Run by the Community Science teams at the California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum of […]

Texas Wildflower Day!

The fourth Saturday in April is Texas Wildflower Day! The state NPSOT Social Media campaign will begin on April 21st with wildflower images all week and culminate on the actual Wildflower Day. If anyone has great wildflower images, please post them on our Facebook page and I can use them to contribute to the state […]

Q2 State Board Meeting – May 4

Chapter members are welcome, but not everyone may vote. Voting members include chapter presidents, executive officers, and state standing committee chairs. Native Plant Society of Texas members receive an email with a registration link about one week prior to the State Board meeting. Please watch for it and come to the meeting!

Executive Committee Meeting – May 8

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.

Archeology and Ethnobotany in Texas Botanical Gardens – Williamson County Chapter Meeting, May 9

Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday, May 9, 2024, when our featured topic will be “Archeology in Texas Botanical Gardens / Ethnobotany in Texas Botanical Gardens” with Susan Reynolds, ED, Texas Botanical Gardens & Native American Interpretive Center.   Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  Our guest speaker’s presentation begins […]

Container Gardening with Keystone Plants presented by Krista De Cooke, Homegrown National Park – May 21

In this presentation, Krista De Cooke will explore container gardening as a potent strategy to combat biodiversity loss. Attendees will learn how to cultivate keystone plants tailored to their growing conditions and suitable for small spaces, using ecoregions as a guide for plant selection. Krista will showcase plant species that will be suitable for level […]

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Austin Chapter Meeting

Native Riparian Vegetation Beneficial for Holding Together Creeks and Rivers in Texas – May 21 Austin Chapter Meeting

Our guest speaker this month is Ricky Linex. His presentation is a virtual creek walk across Texas identifying riparian plants found in different regions of the state.  Native plants in riparian areas across the state of Texas will be shown and discussed.  Plants are what hold the creeks and rivers together and we need to […]

May Trinity Forks Business Meeting & Program – Photographing Texas Prairies

6:30pm – Social time7:00pm – Zoom opens and meeting begins We hope you can join our meeting in person at TWU's Ann Stuart Science Complex.  Campus parking is open after 6:00pm. If you can’t join us in person, we invite you to our Zoom meeting. ZOOM PARTICIPANTS ONLY: Please Register in advance for this meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYodeCtrzoiE9LnBQR0XcOYymsF2Li5-B4G After registering, […]

Collin County Chapter – Creating a Pollinator Paradise at Home

Pollinators and other wildlife face many challenges to their survival, and they need our help. The good news is that we can take simple steps to help them—right here, right now, right in our own gardens. Our June 4th program features Lauren Simpson introducing us to our pollinators and sharing simple techniques for transforming our […]

Green Jobs: Exploring STEM Natural Resource Careers

Webinar with Ted Stevens, Education Director, Texas Forestry Association Learn how to use Project Learning Tree's new Green Jobs guide that is TEKS-aligned and STEM correlated to inspire your students to pursue a future career working outdoors in a natural resource forestry related career. The guide contains four fun hands-on activities to explore this topic […]

Executive Committee Meeting

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.

Dallas Chapter June 17, 2024 meeting. Can Forgotten Cemeteries Help Restore Biodiversity?

Friends of Warren Ferris Cemetery, a nonprofit organization in Dallas, Texas, is working to transform cemeteries into sanctuaries for wildlife and native plants through a two-year pilot called the Constellation of Living Memorials.  ZOOM our monthly meetings at:  https://npsot.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f20269a37974d8413fc79c831&id=12aa33f97f&e=d2e8f28b23 If needed, use: Meeting ID: 837 2523 6133 / Passcode: 882399a*

Native Plant Society of Texas Standing Rules Revision – Questions and Comments

Here is your opportunity to ask questions and give critical feedback about the recently revised standing rules!  Proposed Rules can be found in Key Documents 1.A.  Access through the website Member Portal > Member and Chapter Resources The Governing Documents Revision Committee revised the Society Standing Rules and submitted the revision to the State Board of […]

Night Wings Over the Prairie – Insect Life After Dark – June 20

As native plant enthusiasts, you probably know a lot about prairie plants and their associated insect life during the daytime.  But how much do you know about insect nightlife? Join us as we explore nocturnal insect species at three Houston-area prairies.

Milkweed and Floral Resource Availability for Monarchs in the US – June 25

Be among the first to discover what 8 years of Integrated Monarch Monitoring Program data can tell us about monarch habitat! MJV staff will share the findings from a variety of studies that utilize the IMMP to survey monarchs and their habitat. They'll summarize habitat metrics across over a thousand sites, covering much of the […]

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June Trinity Forks Business Meeting & Program-Establishing Pollinator Habitat with Local Government 

6:30pm – Social time7:00pm – Zoom opens and meeting begins We hope you can join our meeting in person at TWU's Ann Stuart Science Complex.  Campus parking is open after 6:00pm. If you can’t join us in person, we invite you to our Zoom meeting. ZOOM PARTICIPANTS ONLY: Please Register in advance for this meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYodeCtrzoiE9LnBQR0XcOYymsF2Li5-B4G After registering, […]

Executive Committee Meeting

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.

Water Saving Seminar – Rain Gardens: Where Beauty Meets Functionality

Join the Fort Worth Water Department in this in-person and online seminar. Designed to beautify the landscape, while at the same time taking advantage of water that would otherwise run down the storm drain, rain gardens, and bioswales are a great way to increase your rainwater harvesting capacity. Learn the basics of rain garden design […]

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Williamson County Annual Chapter Meeting, July 11

Join NPSOT-Williamson County Thursday, July 11, 2024, for our annual chapter meeting. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.   Results of the chapter board election will be announced and membership anniversary pins will be presented (if the recipient attends in-person; if not attending this meeting in-person, the pins will be […]

Stewardship for Birds in Aquatic & Riparian Habitats

Speakers: Coauthors of Land Stewardship for Birds - Jan Wrede: Environmental Educator and Writer; Rufus Stephens: Wildlife Biologist Riparian corridors have the greatest diversity of bird species and the greatest abundance of individual birds compared to most other habitat types. Also, riparian birds are an excellent indicator of riparian and aquatic ecosystem health, and stewardship […]

Chapter Leader Forum

Please join us as Craig Bruska talks about the native seed library program that he set up between the Lindheimer chapter and the Tye Preston Memorial Library in Canyon Lake this year.

July Trinity Forks Business Meeting & Program – “Native Plants in Schools”

6:30pm – Social time7:00pm – Hybrid classroom/Zoom meeting opens. We hope you can join our meeting in person at TWU's Ann Stuart Science Complex.  Campus parking is open after 6:00pm. If you can’t join us in person, we invite you to our Zoom meeting.ZOOM PARTICIPANTS ONLY: Please Register in advance for this meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYodeCtrzoiE9LnBQR0XcOYymsF2Li5-B4G After registering, youwill receive […]

Q3 State Board Meeting – Aug 3

Chapter members are welcome, but not everyone may vote. Voting members include chapter presidents, executive officers, and state standing committee chairs. Native Plant Society of Texas members receive an email with a registration link about one week prior to the State Board meeting. Please watch for it and come to the meeting!

Collin County Chapter – Identifying the Native Trees of North Texas

Our August 6th Chapter meeting will include a presentation by Lisa Travis on “Identifying the Native Trees of North Texas”. The program opens at 6:30 with social time and testing of connections. At 7:00, Rodney Thomas, our chapter president, will give a short chapter update, followed by Lisa’s presentation. The meeting will conclude with a […]

Gardening for Monarchs & Other Wildlife Using Native Plants

As part of the National Wildlife Federation’s Monarch Stewards Certification Program, the Federation is offering Gardening for Monarchs & Other Wildlife with Native Plants in your Ecoregion. This interactive two-day workshop will be hosted online (via Zoom) on August 7th (9:00 am-4:30 pm CST), and August 9th (9:00 am-4:30 pm CST), with plenty of breaks […]

$55

The Native Aquatic Plants of Texas – Williamson County Chapter Meeting, August 8

Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday, August 8, 2024, when our featured topic will be “The Native Aquatic Plants of Texas” with Casey Williams.  Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  Our guest speaker’s presentation begins after a short business meeting. Updated July 22: We will know closer to the date […]

Gardening for Monarchs & Other Wildlife Using Native Plants

As part of the National Wildlife Federation’s Monarch Stewards Certification Program, the Federation is offering Gardening for Monarchs & Other Wildlife with Native Plants in your Ecoregion. This interactive two-day workshop will be hosted online (via Zoom) on August 7th (9:00 am-4:30 pm CST), and August 9th (9:00 am-4:30 pm CST), with plenty of breaks […]

$55

Pollination: What’s Next?

For the Rio Grande Valley Chapter's August meeting, we welcome Mike Heep from Heep's Native Plant Nursery, who will share the detail of Fruit and Seed Formation that we often don't think about. If you are unable to attend in person, tune in to the Live Stream on our YouTube channel. Location: South Texas Ecotourism […]

Austin Chapter Meeting

Austin Chapter Meeting – What’s the rush video with Dr. Doug Tallamy, Aug 13

Doug Tallamy presents on video the science-based solution to the biodiversity crisis and explains why it's so urgent. Native plants are the foundation of the solution, and we can do it together. This is a virtual meeting using Zoom. Please register to get the Zoom for this meeting. https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqd-6gpz8sH9yU0Gnv_I3PexdIUvwbJpvi After registering, you will receive a […]

Rainwater Harvesting – August 14

Robert Mace, Executive Director & Chief Water Policy Officer, with The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment Coming Soon! Register here for this virtual event.

Water Wednesdays: Xeriscape – August 14

Join Water Wednesdays on August 14, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM to hear from NPSOT's own Deedy Wright on Xeriscaping. This is a FREE virtual event, but registration is required. To register for this event: REGISTER Coming Soon! Register here for this virtual event.

Executive Committee Meeting

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.

Chapter Leader Forum: Resources for Battling Invasive Plants

Topic: Resources for Battling Invasive Plants Description:Join Leah Fenley, Deedy Wright, and Ashley Hurlbert to discover the resources available to youon the Invasive Plant Committee’s webpage. Do a walkthrough of the Invasive Plant Database.Join Ashley on a tutorial on how to use the site’s rack card template to create your own cardfeaturing eco-region specific alternatives […]

Dallas Chapter August 19, 2024 meeting. Making Sense of Horticultural Jargon….

 (and how it affects your plant choices) .... and how it affects your plant choices. Ever wonder what some of those commonly used horticultural terms really mean? Or witnessed an internet argument where you’re pretty sure people aren’t all defining a plant word the same way? This talk by Carol Clark seeks to demystify some of the words that […]

Time to Restore: Connecting People, Plants, and Pollinators

The Time to Restore project, led by the USA-NPN and covering Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Louisiana, seeks to generate better information about nectar availability and seed timing to help those working on pollinator restoration know what to plant and when to harvest seeds. Help shape this important project! In this free, two-hour virtual workshop, […]

Seed Longevity Study: How long do seeds live in conservation seed banks?

Join the Center for Plant Conservation as they explore the results of an in-depth assessment of germination viability, RNA integrity, and lipid biophysics in 100 wild rare plant species. This 90-minute, free webinar will feature informative presentations followed by ample time for live audience Q&A. Wednesday, August 21, 20242:00-3:30 PM Eastern / 11:00 AM-12:30 PM […]

Free

August Trinity Forks Business Meeting & Program – How to Grow Native Plants from Seeds

6:30 pm – Social time7:00 pm – Announcements followed by presentation This program is only available via Zoom.  To Zoom in directly,  please register in advance at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYodeCtrzoiE9LnBQR0XcOYymsF2Li5-B4G  .  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We also invite you to an in-person watch party of the Zoom feed from 7:00 […]

Time to Restore: Connecting People, Plants, and Pollinators

The Time to Restore project, led by the USA-NPN and covering Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Louisiana, seeks to generate better information about nectar availability and seed timing to help those working on pollinator restoration know what to plant and when to harvest seeds. Help shape this important project! In this free, two-hour virtual workshop, […]

Climate and Pollinator Initiatives at the USDA – August 27

USDA has over 20 offices and 14 research labs working on pollinator initiatives, with climate being a top environmental stress of concern. This presentation will provide an overview of policy, programmatic, and research efforts happening across the Department and how they aim to help support long-term pollinator health. This presentation is part of the Monarch […]

Free

Collin County Chapter – Member Show and Tell

Our chapter’s annual “Show and Tell” meeting will be on Tuesday September 3. Members and other attendees are encouraged to show pictures and tell about their favorite native Texas plants. Everyone is invited to participate and there is no minimum length, but we request presentations to be limited to 10 minutes. The only requirement is that […]

Executive Committee Meeting

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.

Aldo Leopold and Environmental Citizenship with Susan Flader

Aldo Leopold is known best as a forester, wildlife ecologist, and author of A Sand County Almanac. But have you ever considered him as one who cared deeply about citizenship? Join Susan Flader, author of the first-ever Aldo Leopold biography, to explore what citizenship meant to Aldo at various stages in his life and career. We're willing to bet you'll leave thinking in […]

Free

Rediscovering the MoKan Prairie – Williamson County Chapter Meeting, September 12

Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday, September 12, 2024, when our featured topic will be “Rediscovering the MoKan Prairie” with Ashley Landry.   Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  Our guest speaker’s presentation begins after a short business meeting. This month's guest presentation will NOT be recorded for our YouTube channel. About […]

Dallas Chapter September 16, 2024 meeting. Migration and Tagging of Monarchs

Lois Diggs: Monarch Migration: The How…Why…and When,Learn about the monarch butterfly, why we tag the Super Generation as it migrates from Canada to Mexico every Fall, discover the history of tagging, and how you can become involved in this citizen scientist project. ZOOM our monthly meetings at:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83725236133?pwd=MnRoZlRWMEd4ZENkaXdjalpkRFFIdz09 If needed, use: Meeting ID: 837 2523 6133 […]

Austin Chapter Meeting

Austin Chapter Meeting – Native Plant Seeds with Craig Bruska

Our September meeting will be a hybrid in person and over Zoom meeting. Our speaker will be attending via Zoom, and we will be sure to project the video for everyone to see.  The September Austin Chapter meeting is Tuesday, September 17, 2024.  The meeting address is: Lakewood Clubhouse, 7317 Lakewood Dr, Austin, TX 78750. Schedule: - 6:30PM Social time (both […]

Chapter Leader Forum: Homegrown National Park® – Get on the Map!

Homegrown National Park® - Get on the Map!Training for chapter leaders, members, and guests Description:Our September 19, 2024, NPSOT Chapter Leader Forum provides training and a discussion with Homegrown National Park (HNP) representatives. Learn how to get on the Homegrown National Park’s Biodiversity Map. Hear HNP Representatives provide answers to frequently asked questions. Receive workaround instructions to overcome Chrome […]

Pines and Prairies Chapter Meeting – Tree Health After Extreme Weather Events

Open the Bulletin to find details about and links to the Native Plant Swap and Speaker. Location: SHSU The Woodlands Campus, 3380 College Park Dr, The Woodlands, Room 230Speaker: Allen Smith, Entomologist & Forest Health specialist with Texas A&M Forest ServiceTopic: Tree Health After Extreme Weather Events You can also attend via Zoom. Check your […]

Tracking Shifts in Food Availability for Monarchs and Other Pollinators – September 24

Monarchs depend on a diverse suite of host plants along their migration path. Knowledge of when and where plants are leafing and flowering, and how climate change is shifting the timing, is critical for understanding availability of food resources. In this presentation I will describe how the USA National Phenology Network engages volunteer and professional […]

Free

The Monarch Butterfly Migration, San Antonio Chapter Meeting, Sept. 24

The Monarch Butterfly Migration Its Rise and Fall – a newly published book by Chapter Member, Monika Maeckle.  In this informative and interesting book, we learn about the natural history of the monarch butterfly migration from 1976 to the present woven with a lot of cultural history and memoir.

Business Meeting & Program – Adding Native Plants to Our Communities – Trinity Forks 2023 Grant Recipient Project Reports

6:30pm – Social time7:00pm – Zoom opens and meeting begins Open to the public. We hope you can join our meeting in person at TWU's  Ann Stuart Science Complex.  Campus parking is open after 6:00pm. If you can’t join us in person, we invite you to our Zoom meeting. ZOOM PARTICIPANTS ONLY: Please Register in advance […]

Free.

Collin County Chapter – The Amazing Life History Strategies of Parasitoids

Join us on October 1st to explore the amazing world of parasitoids!  Where do they live?  How do they survive attacks from their host? Are they dangerous or beneficial? Come ready to add several new words to your vocabulary, be awed by nature's crazy ways, and walk away inspired to help this important group of […]

(Tentative) Executive Committee Meeting

NOTE: this meeting may not occur due to it's proximity to the Fall Symposium. 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.

NPSOT Fall Symposium

Sign up now for this hybrid event hosted in New Braunfels, Texas! More information can be found here

Building a Future With Flowers: Lewisville’s Sustainable Solution – Williamson County Chapter Meeting, October 10

Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday, October 10, 2024, when our featured topic will be “Building a Future With Flowers: Lewisville’s Sustainable Solution” with TJ Gilmore, mayor of Lewisville, Texas.  Our guest speaker will be joining us via Zoom from Lewisville.  The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  TJ’s presentation will begin after a short business meeting. The meeting is […]

Annual State Meeting of Members

Annual State Meeting of Members Hybrid Event. Exact time and location TBD. Additional information will be added when available.

Monthly Chapter Meeting

Monthly Chapter Meeting

This month's featured speaker will be Dr. Shaun McCoshum, author of two books on pollinators and gardening – Gardening for Wildlife in the arid south west regions and Inviting Pollinators and Other Wildlife Into Your Garden – available on Amazon.com. He received a master’s degree in botany from Miami University (Ohio) and a doctorate from Oklahoma State University in […]

Chapter Leader Forum: How San Antonio Developed a Native Landscape Services Directory

Description: Join Joan Miller who will tell you about the development of the NLCP Services Directory and Bulletin Board. As we know, interest in native landscaping is rapidly growing, creating a need for individuals who are knowledgeable in the field. The Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP) was developed to fulfill that need. Taking the concept […]

Dallas Chapter October 21, 2024 meeting.

Conserving Texas Native Plant Biodiversity: Seed Banking, Biology, & Research at theBotanical Research Institute of Texas Seed bank conservation botanist, Kay Hankins, will lead us on a guided exploration through the journey of a seed from the field to DFW’s very own Conservation Seed Bank housed right here in the metroplex at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden […]

Northside ISD’s Restoration Endeavors Using Native Plants, October 22

The Monarch Butterfly Migration Its Rise and Fall – a newly published book by Chapter Member, Monika Maeckle.  In this informative and interesting book, we learn about the natural history of the monarch butterfly migration from 1976 to the present woven with a lot of cultural history and memoir.

Homegrown National Park: How to Get on the Map!

To celebrate the 15th anniversary of Texas Native Plant Week (Oct. 20-26), we invite you to participate in the “Get on the Map!” challenge. In October, NPSOT is partnering with Doug Tallamy’s Homegrown National Park®, with the goal of adding 100 new Texas native plant gardens to their Biodiversity Map!  Via Zoom Virtual Meeting Join the movement to restore […]

Q4 State Board Meeting – Nov 2

Native Plant Society of Texas State Board MeetingZoom - Virtual MeetingSaturday, November 2, 20249 - 11:45 am (join Zoom meeting as early as 08:30 pm) This event is free and all Society members are welcome! Voting members include chapter presidents (or their representatives), state-level executive officers and state standing committee chairs. Register to attend the meeting (link good through […]

Executive Committee Meeting – Nov 13

Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) Executive Committee meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month 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.

Plant Conservation Programs at San Antonio Botanical Garden – Williamson County Chapter Meeting, November 14

Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday, November 14, 2024, when our featured topic will be “Plant Conservation Programs at San Antonio Botanical Garden” with Michael Eason. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting. NOTE: This month’s guest presentation will NOT be recorded […]

Austin Chapter Meeting

Austin Chapter Meeting – Native Grasses and Grasslands of Texas – November 19

Lakewood Clubhouse 7317 Lakewood Dr., Austin, Texas, United States

Our guest speaker this month is Chris Best (State Botanist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Austin, Texas) presenting, "Native Grasses and Grasslands of Texas:  Ecology, conservation, and restoration of native grasslands in Texas."    This will be a hybrid meeting, with both in-person and virtual options. The in-person location is Lakewood Clubhouse (off 360) 7317 Lakewood Drive, Austin, […]

Wild Ones & NPSOT Webinar – Garden Design Using Natives

Register to attend via this Facebook event or post. NPSOT is partnering with Wild Ones for a webinar with Christy Ten Eyck, celebrated landscape architect, on November 21 at 6:00 PM CT. Christy has created an amazing garden design using resiliant Texas native plants that she will share.

Chapter Leader Forum: Planning for Texas Wildflower Day 2025

Title: Planning for Texas Wildflower Day 2025 Description:Join November’s Chapter Leader Forum with Camelia Maier, Ph.D., and Tom Kirwan, Trinity Forks Chapter members, to discuss plans for Texas Wildflower Day 2025. Texas Wildflower Day will take place next year on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Texas Woman’s University (TWU) Denton campus. This event honors Texas' […]

Executive Committee Meeting – Dec 11

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.

An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply – December 17

A 2023 report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine says the insufficient supply of seeds from native plants is a major barrier to ecological restoration and other revegetation projects across the United States. The report calls for concerted action to build a more robust native seed supply and industry, especially as climate […]

Free

Executive Committee Meeting – Jan 8

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.

Monthly Chapter Meeting

Monthly Chapter Meeting

Location: Tye Preston Memorial Library, 16311 S. Access Road, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133. Social time 5:30 p.m., business meeting 5:40 p.m., Plant-of-the-Month 5:50 p.m., hour-long program 6:20 p.m. All presentations are available via Zoom and are recorded for our Youtube channel.

Roots for Wings – Promoting Home Pollinator Gardens 

 Sponsored by the Trinity Forks Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas, On-line only. Please register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O3MOpFeKTYmq7lwngfH2HA Pat Smith, CEO of Serve Denton, shares the inspiring journey of establishing the Roots for Wings native plant conservation program in Lewisville, Texas. Pat recounts how the initiative was born from a vision to enhance the community's green spaces […]

Free

Transform Your Lawn into Native Plant Haven and Photography Studio

Hybrid Event

Driven by a commitment to water conservation and wildlife support, Arlon Motsch replaced his traditional grass lawn with a variety of Texas native plants. He will share how he overcame the challenges of plant selection and community skepticism, while enhancing his home's aesthetics and sparking a passion for insect photography at the January 28 meeting […]

Austin Chapter Meeting

Austin Chapter Meeting – Backyard Birds with Natasia Moore

Lakewood Clubhouse 7317 Lakewood Dr., Austin, Texas, United States

In this presentation, Natasia will talk about the importance of birds, how they're affected by urbanization, and ways in which we as residents can provide habitat for birds in our backyards. She will give examples of some of our common urban and suburban birds, including birds of prey, as well as some native plants that […]

Q1 State Board Meeting – Feb 1

Native Plant Society of Texas State Board MeetingZoom – Virtual Meeting9 – 11:00 am (join Zoom meeting as early as 08:30 pm) This event is free and all Society members are welcome! Voting members include chapter presidents (or their representatives), state-level executive officers and state standing committee chairs. Register to attend the meeting: Registration link […]

Teddi Zonker Creating a Suburban Oasis for Pollinators, North Central Chapter Meeting

Creating a Suburban Oasis for PollinatorsWhat are the best practices for creating a suburban oasis?  Master Gardener, Master Naturalist and NPOST member Teddi Zonker will discuss the best plants to add to your landscape, the difference between host and nectar plants, and so much more!  Learn all about the synergies of butterflies, bees and birds […]

Executive Committee Meeting – February 12

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.

The Tree Collectors: Tales of Arboreal Obsession – Williamson County Chapter Meeting, February 13

Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday, February 13, 2025, when our featured topic will be “The Tree Collectors: Tales of Arboreal Obsession” with NYT best-selling author Amy Stewart. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting. Our guest speaker will be joining us via Zoom. […]

Monthly Chapter Meeting

Monthly Chapter Meeting – Michael Eason, San Antonio Botanical Garden

Plant Conservation Programs at San Antonio Botanical Garden Michael will discuss various plant conservation programs currently underway at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens. Most of these programs are new to the garden and have been initiated in the last several years with the Garden’s new commitment to conservation. Topics include: Rare plants, Oaks, Propagation, Seed […]

Chapter Leader Forum: Treasurer Roundup

Topic: Treasurer Roundup - Meet our New Accountant, Dani Salazar!Description: Being the chapter treasurer is an important and sometimes daunting job. Please come to meet and welcome our new State Accountant. Let's have a roundtable to discuss your questions about and suggestions for the quarterly chapter report process. Presenter: Meade LeBlanc and Meg Inglis, ModeratorsWhen: […]

Austin Chapter Meeting

Austin Chapter Meeting – Get to know Austin chapter members – Feb 25

Lakewood Clubhouse 7317 Lakewood Dr., Austin, Texas, United States

This will be a hybrid meeting, with both in-person and virtual options. The in-person location is Lakewood Clubhouse (off 360) location at 7317 Lakewood Drive, Austin, TX 78750. If the parking lot is full, you can park along the street on both sides. Socializing starts at 6:30, and the meeting begins at 7:00pm. This month’s […]

Ned Fritz: Founder of Nature Preservation in Texas, and Short Business Meeting

Amy Martin, an experienced journalist and nature author, will present her latest work about Ned Fritz, a prominent Texas environmentalist. Her presentation will highlight Fritz's significant contributions to nature preservation, including his efforts to save the Trinity River and the Great Trinity Forest. Through captivating storytelling and excerpts from Fritz's nature poetry, Amy will inspire […]

Free

Collin County March Meeting – Bottomland Hardwood Forests of North Texas

Our March 4 chapter program will be a hybrid meeting, with attendance available at the Heard Museum in McKinney or via Zoom. The topic is the "Bottomland Hardwood Forests of North Texas", and the presenter is Ben Sandifer. Our program starts at 6:30 for the testing of connections, with a short chapter update by our […]

Start Spring with a Fresh Bed and Texas Native Plants!

 Online only.  Sponsored by the Upper Trinity River Regional Water District Spring is upon us, and it’s time to be sure your beds are ready for a little pic-me-up! Liz Moyer, Denton County Master Gardener and Native Plant Society of Texas educator, will provide you tips for getting those beds ready as well as information […]

Free

Dana Austin, Native Grasses and Sedges in the Landscape, North Central Chapter Meeting

Dana will review native grasses and sedges and their characteristics and growing conditions. She will also discuss reasons to incorporate these native plants into home and commercial landscapes. Photographs of native grasses and sedges will be shown to encourage attendees to use these beautiful and conservation-friendly plants in their projects. Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Orchid […]

Monthly Chapter Meeting

Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting: Debbie Kyrouac

“Ecological Succession and Its Impact on Your Landscape” Location: Tye Preston Memorial Library, 16311 S. Access Road, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133. Social time 5:30 p.m., business meeting 5:40 p.m., Plant-of-the-Month 5:50 p.m., hour-long program 6:20 p.m. All presentations are available via Zoom and are recorded for our Youtube channel. Biography Debbie Kyrouac began her interest in plant ecology and plant taxonomy during her […]

Executive Committee Meeting

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.

Chapter Leader Forum – What’s up with Society Communications!

Topic: What's up with Society Communications! Description:  Meet the VP Communications to hear about exciting new communication initiatives to help support our chapters and engage the public: Add this "not to be missed" forum to your calendar now!  Presenters: VP Communications, Haeley Giambalvo, and team leaders When: Thursday, March 20, 2025 (Third Thursday) 12 - 1 pm Zoom […]

Managing Soils as an Ecosystem and Short Business Meeting

Discover soil’s vital role in ecosystems with Jane Duke, NICE co-coordinator for Trinity Forks NPSOT and certified Soil Food Web Analyst. The interaction of organisms in the soil is responsible for many ecosystem services such as nutrient cycling, water regulation, and carbon sequestration. Learn how soil food web analysis can aid in preparing soils for new plantings, […]

Collin County April Meeting – Design for Success with Native Seeds

Our April 1 chapter program will be a hybrid meeting, with attendance available at the Heard Museum in McKinney or via Zoom. The feature presentation will be by George Cates of Native American Seed on "Design for Success with Native Seed". George will take us through the complete cycle for a native planting project: from initial […]

Nancy Wilson, Pollination 301, North Central Chapter Meeting

Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Rose Room 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas 76107 6:30 Socializing and snacks 7:00 Business meeting and announcements The presentation will follow our business meeting. This meeting is hybrid; in person with a virtual Zoom option. Advance registration is required to receive the Zoom link: Zoom Registration After registering, you […]

Executive Committee Meeting – April 9

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.

Monthly Chapter Meeting

Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker: Susan James, “Ungardening”

Location: Tye Preston Memorial Library, 16311 S. Access Road, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133. Social time 5:30 p.m., business meeting 5:40 p.m., Plant-of-the-Month 5:50 p.m., hour-long program 6:20 p.m. All presentations are available via Zoom and are recorded for our Youtube channel. Susan James resides near Canyon Lake, TX and has had a lifelong interest in plants.  In addition to extensive reading, personal research, and observation […]

Chapter Leader Forum

April Chapter Leader Forum Topic: Increasing Membership and Volunteerism Description:  Meet the VP Chapter Liaison, Meade Leblanc, for an exchange of information about increasing Society membership and volunteerism. In this forum Meade LeBlanc will review materials available from the state to increase membership and volunteerism and facilitate shared ideas from chapters about what they do. Chapter leaders and members […]

Why Native Plants? – April 17

Join us at our April chapter meeting where we take a fun look at the who, what, where, when, why, and how of native plants. We will grow your native plant vocabulary, cultivate some knowledge, and sow some seeds for the change we want to see in the world.

Identifying Native Plants with iNaturalist: Fredericksburg chapter meeting, April 22

Year-Round Discovery for Citizen Scientists (and landowners) Peter Joseph Hernandez, a seasoned iNaturalist user for the past ten years, presents us with a tool to explore our incredible world when the Fredericksburg chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) holds their next meeting on Tuesday, April 22.  His focus: how to use the […]

Carol Clark, Gardening for Native Bees, North Central Chapter Meeting

Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Iris & Orchid Room 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas 76107 6:30 Socializing and snacks 7:00 Business meeting and announcements The presentation will follow our business meeting. This meeting is hybrid; in person with a virtual Zoom option. Advance registration is required to receive the Zoom link: Zoom Registration Link […]

Q2 State Board Meeting – May 3

Native Plant Society of Texas State Board MeetingZoom – Virtual Meeting1 – 3 pm (join Zoom meeting as early as 12:30 pm) This event is free and all Society members are welcome! Voting members include chapter presidents (or their representatives), state-level executive officers and state standing committee chairs. Register to attend the meeting: Registration link […]

Collin County May Meeting – North Texas Pollinators

***Added Carol's handout on Pollinator Plants*** Join us for our May 6th chapter program, a hybrid meeting and joint presentation hosted at the John and Judy Gay Library in McKinney and virtually via Zoom. This event is also part of McKinney’s Green Seminars and features Carol Clark as our presenter, speaking on "North Texas Pollinators".. […]

Insects to Watch For and How to Report Them – Williamson County Chapter Meeting, May 8

Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday, May 8, 2025, when our featured topic will be “Insects to Watch For and How to Report Them” with Wizzie Brown. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting. Please note: this month’s presentation will NOT be recorded […]

Chapter Leader Forum

Chapter Leader Forums provide a place for discussion and questions regarding NPSOT state and chapter issues. Let's share ideas and support one another in growing the organization and supporting the mission!  Topic, event information, and registration link will be posted when available.

Monthly Chapter Meeting

Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting

Location: Tye Preston Memorial Library, 16311 S. Access Road, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133. Social time 5:30 p.m., business meeting 5:40 p.m., Plant-of-the-Month 5:50 p.m., hour-long program 6:20 p.m. All presentations are available via Zoom and are recorded for our Youtube channel.

Executive Committee Meeting – May 20

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.

Botany Skills for Plant Identification and Short Business Meeting

This entry level presentation is designed to show you where to start to really “see” the pieces ofplants. Carol Clark describes the details that set plants apart from each other. Learn to describethese plant parts and enable your use of botanical keys. The presentation uses a combination ofphotos and hands-on lessons with fresh plant samples. […]

Austin Chapter Meeting

Austin Chapter Meeting – Bringing Monarchs Back to the Reilly School Gardens – May 27

Speaker: Julia Weatherby Monarch butterflies are losing important food and habitat leading their populations to decline. The Native Plant Society of Texas awards grants to schools, nature centers and other gardens. These grants fund spring and fall blooming native plants and native milkweed for our Monarchs to survive and successfully migrate through Texas. This presentation […]

Collin County June Meeting – Aquatic Plants of Texas

Join us for our June 3rd chapter program, either in person at the Heard Museum in McKinney or virtually via Zoom. Our speaker will Ryan O'Hanlon, presenting on "Aquatic Plants of Texas". Please note: There will be no video recording available on our YouTube channel of the June meeting. Note: Attached is the list of […]

Mycology 101 for Gardeners & Growers – Williamson County Chapter Meeting, June 12

Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday, June 12, 2025, when our featured topic will be Mycology 101 for Gardeners & Growers with Angel Schatz.  Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting.  About our topic:  Join Central Texas Mycology for a talk to learn the basics of mycology and […]

Monthly Chapter Meeting

Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting

Monica Maeckle, Texas Butterfly Ranch "Plants With a Purpose" You have space in your garden and are pondering what to plant. Something attractive, for sure—greenery and flowers, some edibles, perhaps? Maybe a forb or bush that serves wildlife and attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Space is at a premium—what should you plant? Location: Tye Preston […]

Executive Committee Meeting – June 17

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.

Chapter Leader Forum – Getting started with Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP) classes

Please join us as our NLCP Coordinator, Linda Foss, and Host Chapter NLCP Coordinators discuss our Native Landscape Certification Program classes and the benefits to your community and chapter. Presenter: Linda Foss and Host Chapter NLCP Coordinators When: Thursday, June 19, 2025 (Third Thursday) 12 - 1 pm Zoom Registration Link: https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/-ZHJOk6XTwOrSW8N7cyDwA Topic, event information, and registration link will be posted […]

Austin Chapter Meeting

Austin Chapter Meeting – Ways to get involved with native plants and NPSOT

Lakewood Clubhouse 7317 Lakewood Dr., Austin, Texas, United States

We will discuss all the ways you can be involved in using and advocating for native plants. We'll also discuss opportunities to be involved with our local NPSSOT chapter, including plant sales, NLCP classes, leadership, social media, and more. This is a hybrid online and in-person meeting, with the in-person meeting at Lakewood Clubhouse 7317 […]

Native Prairie Association’s Niche

Educational Program and Short Business Meeting. Native Prairie Association Niche presented by JoAnn Collins, Board Member, Native Prairie Association of Texas (NPAT). Native Prairies Association Board Member, JoAnn Collins will fill you in on the exciting new developments on the Texas native prairie front! JoAnn plans to discuss the unique traits that Native Prairies Association […]

LOCATION CHANGE – Annual Meeting and Native Texas Plants Database Overview/Demonstration – Williamson County Chapter Meeting, July 10

Updated July 7, 2025. NEWS! Due to the severe rains in Central Texas, the July 10 in-person location will be the Georgetown Public Library, 2nd floor. A water main break and road closures are affecting the previously announced location which was the Georgetown Parks & Rec Admin Building. ---- Join NPSOT-Williamson County Thursday, July 10, 2025, for […]

Monthly Chapter Meeting

Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting

Location: Tye Preston Memorial Library, 16311 S. Access Road, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133. Social time 5:30 p.m., business meeting 5:40 p.m., Plant-of-the-Month 5:50 p.m., hour-long program 6:20 p.m. All presentations are available via Zoom and are recorded for our Youtube channel.

Executive Committee Meeting – July 15

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.

Chapter Leader Forum: Introducing Slack, Our New Workspace Platform

Chapter Leader Forums provide a place for discussion and questions regarding NPSOT state and chapter issues. Let's share ideas and support one another in growing the organization and supporting the mission!  July Topic: Using Slack, Our New Workspace Platform Description:  This Chapter Leader Forum will provide an overview of the cloud-based communications platform, "Slack", which is […]

Bees! How We Can Help Them – July 17

Colin McKenzie will discuss a history of bees and their role in our ecosystem, as well as their life histories, taxonomic relationships, ecology, and anatomy.

Be Prepared for the Next Wildfire with Fire-Resistant Landscaping

A spark can quickly become a wildfire like it did during the Crabapple fire that burned nearly 10,000 acres and destroyed nine residences and several other buildings. Are you ready for the next fire? A fire could strike at any moment and with the right conditions threaten your home regardless if you live on acreage […]

The Nature Conservancy: Our Goals for 2030

Nature Conservancy's Goals and short business meeting. 6:30pm – Social time7:00pm – Zoom opens and meeting begins Courtney Mayden, Associate Director of Development at The Nature Conservancy will present an informative program about the Nature Conservancy's 2030 goals of supporting biodiversity, reducing climate change, protecting more land and water, and providing more food to our […]

Q3 State Board Meeting – Aug 2

Native Plant Society of Texas State Board MeetingZoom – Virtual Meeting1 – 3 pm (join Zoom meeting as early as 12:30 pm) This event is free and all Society members are welcome! Voting members include chapter presidents (or their representatives), state-level executive officers and state standing committee chairs. Register to attend the meeting: Registration link […]

Collin County August Meeting – Land Stewardship for Birds

Please join us on Tuesday August 5th for our chapter program on "Land Stewardship for Birds and the Importance of Native Plant Communities". You can attend either in person at the Heard Museum in McKinney or virtually via Zoom. Our speaker, Rufus Stephens, will be discussing how diverse and healthy native plant communities are the cornerstone of healthy wildlife […]

Heather Bass, Tarrant Regional Water District, Gardening for Stormwater, Rain Gardens and Beyond, North Central Chapter Meeting

Do you have drainage or flooding issues with your yard? If so, gardening for stormwater may be the solution for you! It’s not only eye-pleasing, but it also provides a great deal of benefits beyond stormwater control.  Learn about:  Heather Bass is a Water Conservation Supervisor at Tarrant Regional Water District in Fort Worth. She […]

Monthly Chapter Meeting

Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting

Haeley Giambalvo, Chair of the Society’s State Committee on Native Plants in Schools Location: Tye Preston Memorial Library, 16311 S. Access Road, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133. All presentations are available via Zoom and are recorded for our Youtube channel.

Executive Committee Meeting – August 19

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.

Chapter Leader Forum: Chapter Donations and Grants

Description:What type of organizations are receiving donations from chapters, and what criteria are chapters using to select them? What programs have chapters developed for grants (programs that require an application, periodic reporting, etc.) Chapter Liaison Meade LeBlanc will lead the discussion. Cheryl Folkes will talk about the pollinator grant program and donation program in use […]

What One Million Rain Gardens Could Do for Houston – August 21

In Northeast Houston, rain gardens are empowering communities to reimagine flood control, restoring native ecology while challenging environmental inequities. These grassroots green infrastructure projects are reshaping the landscape—and the narrative—one resilient basin at a time.

About the Region

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Salado, the location of our Fall 2025 Symposium, lies at the intersection of two ecoregions: the Edwards Plateau (Limestone Cut Plain) and Blackland Prairie (Northern Blackland Prairie).

The Edwards Plateau area is also called the Hill Country; however, this general term covers a much larger area extending farther north. Spring-fed creeks are found throughout the region; deep limestone canyons, rivers, and lakes (reservoirs) are common. Ashe juniper is perhaps the most common woody species found throughout the region. Additional woody species include various species of oak, with live oak (Quercus fusiformis) being the most common. Sycamores (Platanus occidentalis) and bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) border waterways. This area is well known for its spring wildflower displays, though they may be viewed in spring, late summer, and fall, as well. According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, average annual rainfall in the Edwards Plateau ranges from 15 to 34 inches.

The Blackland Prairie extends from the Red River south to San Antonio, bordered on the west by the Edwards Plateau and the Cross Timbers, and on the east by the Post Oak Savannah. Annual rainfall averages 30 to 40 inches, with higher averages to the east. This region is dominated by prairie species. The most common grass species include little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) and Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans) in the uplands and switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) in the riparian areas and drainages. Common herbaceous flowering plants include salvias, penstemons, and silphiums. This area has suffered greatly from overgrazing and agricultural use. Few intact areas remain, though many of the plants can be found along county roadsides throughout the region.

Our fall Symposium host chapter, the Tonkawa Chapter, includes both of these ecoregions.

Source: Wildflowers of Texas by Michael Eason