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, […]
Speaker: Kathleen B. Ligon with Texas Water Development Board More information coming soon. Register for this virtual webinar here.
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, […]
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 […]
Join Shannon Brown – Founder, Ecosystem Regeneration Artisans for a virtual discussion of Native Plants Suitable for Rain Gardens in Central Texas. Registration is required for the Zoom. 6:15 PM […]
Monday, February 12 — Clear Lake Chapter Meeting — Carol Clark will give an overview of programs offered at the state level, and the perks, events, and benefits that local chapters provide.
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
Join us for a photo tour of the wildflowers that live in Houston's own Memorial Park throughout the seasons, showcasing its wonderful biodiversity.
Learning to value the subtle beauty of ungainly low-key species and their critical role in their ecosystem.
Our guest speaker this month is Sam Kieschnick, Urban Wildlife Biologist, DFW, Texas Parks and Wildlife. The topic is How we can use iNaturalist to learn and to guide public […]
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 […]
Part of the National Invasive Species Awareness Week series
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Part of the National Invasive Species Awareness Week series
Save the Date for this hybrid event! More information to come... Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center4801 La Crosse Avenue, Austin, TX 78739
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.
Through discussion on her most recent book, Rooted, Lyanda Lynn Haupt invites us to discover wildness wherever we are. By exploring both scientific and spiritual guideposts to reconnect with the earth, we can find hope and healing in tumultuous environmental times. Register below for the entire series of Leopold Week events.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
Monday, March 11 — Clear Lake Chapter Meeting — Eric Duran will talk about the pollinators and native plants of the Nature Discovery Center in Bellaire.
Brittany Chesser with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service More information coming soon. Register for this virtual event here.
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 […]
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 […]
“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! […]
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.
Riparian buffers, or the forests along our bayou systems, are critically important for water quality and wildlife habitat. Join us to learn about the City of Houston's Riparian Restoration Initiative!
6:30pm – Social time7:00pm – Zoom opens and meeting begins Richard Freiheit is the Conservation Manager and Associate Director of the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area - LLELA. He has been at LLELA for nearly 20 years as an employee of UNT. In that time the projects at LLELA have grown in numbers, breadth and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Monday, April 8 — Clear Lake Chapter Meeting — Rich Sommer will talk about moths and other night-flying insects found in our area.
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for part 2 from last month's topic with Deedy Wright. Last month she told us how to avoid invasive plants, and this month will go into what are […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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