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SUMMARY:Collin County April Meeting - From Forgotten Ground to Living Memory
DESCRIPTION:Our Tuesday April 7th chapter meeting will be available to attend in person at the Heard Museum in McKinney or online via Zoom. The program will feature Julie Fineman of the Constellation of Living Memorials presenting on “From Forgotten Ground to Living Memory: Reimagining Forgotten Cemeteries to Reconnect People with Natural and Cultural History”. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresentation Summary\n\n\n\nAcross cities\, historic cemeteries sit quietly overlooked. What if these spaces could be restored as native landscapes that reconnect communities to local ecology\, cultural heritage\, and collective memory? Reimagining cemeteries as living memorials transforms them from neglected land into vital civic spaces rooted in history and nature. \n\n\n\nAttendance Options\n\n\n\nOur meetings are free and open to the public. This is a hybrid meeting held at the Heard Museum in McKinney and virtually via Zoom. \n\n\n\n\nLocation (in-person): Laughlin Hall at the Heard Museum. Please enter through the south doors of the building.\n\n\n\nZoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/yn85nbzd – Passcode: 571904; Meeting ID: 885 5459 6572\n\n\n\nDoors and Zoom Open: 6:30 PM (for setup and connection testing)\n\n\n\nMeeting Begins: 7:00 PM\, with a brief update from Chapter President Rodney Thomas\, followed by the featured presentation.\n\n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you at our program! \n\n\n\nAbout our Speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith over 33 years of work experience\, Julie is a versatile and creative professional who combines her passion for photography\, healthy living\, and wildlife conservation. She is driven by a vision of creating a harmonious and respectful relationship between humans and nature and bringing awareness and education to the community about the value and beauty of native wildlife habits. Reimagining cemetery landscapes as wildlife habitats celebrates the cycle of life is now being realized through the Constellation of Living Memorials. She is also the President at Friends of the Warren Ferris Cemetery\, where she leads the restoration of the Blackland Prairie ecosystem\, one of the most endangered habitats in the world. Julie is a Master Gardener and a Texas Master Naturalist who has studied the native flora and fauna of Texas and their importance for biodiversity and sustainability.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/collin-county-april-meeting-constellation-of-living-memorials/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045449
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SUMMARY:Jane Duke\, Trinity Forks NPSOT\, Managing Soil as an Ecosystem\, North Central Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Soil is not dirt—it is one of the most complex living ecosystems on Earth. A teaspoon of healthy soil contains billions of organisms working together in an intricate underground ecosystem. These tiny communities drive nutrient cycling\, water retention\, and plant health. When its biological community thrives\, landscapes become more fertile\, resilient\, and self-sustaining. This talk reveals the hidden living world beneath our feet and shows how you can rebuild the soil food web to restore ecological function with an investment of time and not money.Jane Duke is a restoration ecologist\, educator\, and passionate advocate for biology-driven land renewal. She has served on the local boards of the Texas Master Naturalists and the Native Plant Society of Texas\, completed the Soil Food Web Foundation Courses\, and was certified in 2023 as a Soil Food Web Lab Technician. At the Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center\, Jane leads hands-on restoration efforts which brings a grounded\, practitioner’s perspective on how Soil Food Web principles look when applied under real Texas conditions. \n\n\n\n\n\n6:30 Doors Open\, Socializing and Snacks7:00 Chapter Meeting and AnnouncementsThe presentation will follow our brief business meeting. \n\n\n\nLOCATIONFort Worth Botanic GardenRose Room3220 Botanic Garden Blvd\, Fort Worth\, Texas 76107 \n\n\n\nVIRTUAL ZOOM REGISTRATION This meeting is hybrid and will be held in person and on Zoom.  You can register in advance to receive the Zoom meeting link by clicking the GREEN BUTTON found at the top of the Calendar page on our website. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the online meeting.  \n\n\n\nFREEThis is a free event hosted by the North Central Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas.  Our meetings are open to members and non-members.  For more information about the North Central Chapter\, and the benefits of membership\, please visit our website.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/jane-duke-trinity-forks-managing-soil-as-an-ecosystem-north-central-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Hybrid chapter meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T203000
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SUMMARY:Agaves\, Yuccas\, and Related Plants of Texas – Tough Plants for Tough Times – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, April 9
DESCRIPTION:[3/31 added handout link] \n\n\n\nJoin NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, April 9\, 2026\, when our featured topic will be Agaves\, Yuccas\, and Related Plants of Texas – Tough Plants for Tough Times with Lonnie Childs. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting. \n\n\n\nPlease note => The video for this month’s guest presentation will be available on YouTube for 30 days. We’ll publish a blog post on the NPSOT-Williamson County website the day the video is posted. \n\n\n\nAbout our topic: This month’s presentation will provide background information on the agaves and yuccas found in Texas including their taxonomy and ethnobotanical uses and importance to indigenous cultures. We will examine some of the more common species and highlight their potential use in the home landscape. \n\n\n\nNEW=> You can download Lonnie’s meeting handout — information on 19 agaves\, yuccas and related plants for the home landscape. Click here to download from the Williamson County Chapter Dropbox. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Lonnie Childs enjoyed a 30-year career as a business executive before retiring to the Fredericksburg area to pursue his interests in history\, nature\, and land conservation. In 2004\, he earned the Texas Master Naturalist designation and now serves as an instructor in that program. After serving as President of the Fredericksburg chapter of NPSOT\, Lonnie was State President of NPSOT in 2012-2013. In 2017\, the society awarded him the Benny Simpson Fellows Award for service to NPSOT. Lonnie currently serves as the Newsletter Editor and President of the Friends of the Fredericksburg Nature Center. \n\n\n\n==> This month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd floor\, 402 West 8th St\, Georgetown\, TX 78626. Come early (6:30 PM) for expert advice\, to check out the seed swap board\, or just to visit. \n\n\n\n==> To attend via Zoom\, register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/IKtidaM8Q-aWs9g7KxlYhg#/registration \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/agaves-yuccas-and-related-plants-of-texas-tough-plants-for-tough-times-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-april-9/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T181500
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SUMMARY:Using iNaturalist for the City Nature Challenge – Hybrid Clear Lake Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:6:15 Doors Open – UHCL Bayou Building\, Forest Room (B1430)6:40 Zoom Opens6:45 Business Meeting6:55 Plant of the Month7:00 Guest Speaker \n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening of delicious pizza\, exciting door prizes\, and the chance to connect with others while learning something new! Bring your own beverage. \n\n\n\nScott Buckel will introduce iNaturalist\, a free app and online platform used to record observations of plants and animals. Learn how it works\, why people use it\, and how your observations can contribute to community science. The presentation will conclude with how to participate in the upcoming City Nature Challenge\, a global event that encourages people to document local biodiversity. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\nScott Buckel spent his childhood days exploring the “wild” areas near his home in Houston. He developed an interest in animal behavior\, which led him to study biochemistry in college. He also worked at maintaining fish\, growing plants\, and collecting marine invertebrates. He spent weekends looking for birds and other wildlife along the coast and piney woods of Texas. \n\n\n\nScott also studied photography on his own\, driven in part by his continued interest in animal behavior. His skill improved\, and the positive feedback he received fueled his growing passion for photography. \n\n\n\nScott’s interests compelled him to seek travel opportunities\, which allowed him to observe and film nature. Through reading\, workshops\, and participation in photography clubs–in addition to a great deal of practice–he learned many ways to enhance his skills. \n\n\n\nThrough the years\, his photographic interests expanded to include other forms and styles of photography. Film gave way to digital\, and the tools available for digital photography allowed him to achieve the exceptional results he had always dreamed of. Now\, much of the photography he does is to document nature\, and he is an avid user of iNaturalist. \n\n\n\nIn-person – Parking Pass Required\n\n\n\nDO NOT park in employee parking (enforced 24/7). \n\n\n\nClear Lake Chapter Members: If you have a pass\, don’t forget it – you will not get another one if you picked one up previously. If you need a pass\, arrive early enough to pick one up in the meeting room and place it in your car. \n\n\n\nVisitors: Non-members may purchase a visitor parking permit at the kiosk in front of the Recreation Center or via T2 Mobile Pay. \n\n\n\nMap and Directions – The meeting will be held in the Forest Room (B1430) of the Bayou Building\, University of Houston-Clear Lake. Student lot D2 is closest to the Bayou Building. \n\n\n\nUniversity of Houston-Clear Lake2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston\, TX 77058 \n\n\n\nOnline – Zoom\n\n\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis is a FREE EVENT. Meetings are open to members and non-members. If you would like to become a member\, you may join online. For more information about the Native Plant Society of Texas and the benefits of membership please visit: npsot.org. \n\n\n\nHosted by the Environmental Institute of Houston\, University of Houston-Clear Lake.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/using-inaturalist-for-the-city-nature-challenge-hybrid-clear-lake-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045449
CREATED:20260223T215639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T204951Z
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SUMMARY:Chapter Leader Forum: Volunteer Coordination
DESCRIPTION:Topic: How to rally your volunteers and run successful events. Potential Speakers: TBDRegistration Link: Coming Soon \n\n\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-leader-forum-volunteer-coordination/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Leader Forum,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045449
CREATED:20260113T000713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T000714Z
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SUMMARY:Houston Chapter Meeting - April 16
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar — we’re working on something amazing\, and we can’t wait to share more with you as everything comes together. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker \n\n\n\nWe are lining up an inspiring and educational speaker\, and we’ll be revealing their story very soon. Stay tuned — you won’t want to miss this! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOur monthly chapter meetings are held on every 3rd Thursday\, January – November. Our meetings are free and open to the public thanks to our members and sponsors.  \n\n\n\nThe presentation will start at 7:00 pm\, but come at 6:45 pm for a meet and greet with snacks. \n\n\n\nHouston Arboretum and Nature Center \n\n\n\n610 Entrance (preferred)120 W Loop N FwyHouston\, TX 77024 \n\n\n\nWoodway Entrance4501 Woodway DriveHouston\, TX 77024 \n\n\n\nMeetings will also be live-streamed and recorded for later viewing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Houston Chapter Page
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/houston-chapter-meeting-april-16/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045449
CREATED:20260317T221010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T221011Z
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SUMMARY:Cell Phone Video Production Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Most people have a powerful video production tool in the palm of their hand but don’t know how to use it. In “Cell Phone Video Production”\, Lee Smith will help you unleash the storyteller within you. He will discuss basic composition and production techniques to record the all necessary content for you to tell compelling stories. He will guide you through what phone settings to use and what accessories to add (and avoid). Editing workflow to complete your program will also be covered\, along with exporting your story to social media. BIO: Lee Smith is an Emmy award winning video producer with over 40 years of professional experience. He is one of the original producers of the Texas Parks and Wildlife PBS series. His work has spanned local news\, as the Outdoors Reporter for KVUE-TV in Austin\, to international events with ABC Sports\, including the Winter and Summer Olympic Games and the Super Bowl. Now on his third tour with TPWD\, Lee is the solo video producer for the Wildlife Division. \n\n\n\nRegistration Link: https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/KRvuGLzORjKu_zFm-9AZ4Q
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/cell-phone-video-production-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045449
CREATED:20250804T201610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T192055Z
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SUMMARY:Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lindheimer-chapter-monthly-meeting-4/2026-04-21/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045449
CREATED:20251211T184802Z
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SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) Executive Committee meetings occur monthly. \n\n\n\nAll members are welcome. Please formally submit your interest to attend as a guest or to be added to the agenda one week prior to executive-director@npsot.org. Guest will need to submit prior notice to each meeting they wish to attend\, to receive the relevant meeting info. Please be prepared to follow the Visitor’s Executive Meeting Protocol.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-15/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T045449
CREATED:20250514T233001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T220209Z
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SUMMARY:iNaturalist City Nature Challenge 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join the iNaturalist Project here! \n\n\n\nMark your calendars! From April 24–27\, 2026\, San Antonio will join cities around the globe in a wild celebration of biodiversity\, curiosity\, and community science. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCity Nature Challenge is a fun\, competitive way to see which city can make the most observations of local flora and fauna during the City Nature Challenge\, April 24-27\, 2026. \n\n\n\nThe City Nature Challenge began in 2016 as a friendly rivalry between San Francisco and Los Angeles. That first year\, LA took the win with 10\,352 observations\, 1\,601 species\, and 574 participants. Since then\, the challenge has blossomed into a global movement — with cities from every continent documenting the wild life that lives alongside us. \n\n\n\n🌼 Why It Matters \n\n\n\nEvery observation helps scientists understand and protect our ecosystems. It’s also a chance to slow down\, reconnect\, and remember that we are part of nature — not separate from it. \n\n\n\nLet’s show the world what San Antonio’s wild heart looks like. Let’s walk gently\, notice deeply\, and upload with joy. \n\n\n\nJoin the iNaturalist Project here!
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/inaturalist-city-nature-challenge-2026/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Social Event,Virtual,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045449
CREATED:20260311T222935Z
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SUMMARY:No Austin Chapter Meeting in April
DESCRIPTION:There is no Austin Chapter Meeting in April due to the Spring Native Plant Sale. Join us again in May Austin Chapter meeting that will be ONLINE ONLY for May.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045449
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SUMMARY:San Antonio Chapter Meeting April 2026
DESCRIPTION:Arrive at 6:30pm to share or find native plants at the Plants x Donation table. \n\n\n\nThis will be a “hybrid” meeting\, attend in-person or online. \n\n\n\n\nIn person: The Gathering Center at the Urban Ecology Center at Phil Hardberger Park\, 8400 NW Military Hwy\n\n\n\nOnline: Please register in advance to attend via Zoom.\n\n\n\n\nPresentation by Andrew Labay – Chief Mission Officer  at the San Antonio Botanical GardenNew Programs and Projects at SA Botanical Garden\n\n\n\nAndrew Labay\, Chief Mission officer at the San Antonio Botanical Garden (SABG) will share updates on new programs and projects \, with a focus on the TREES initiative and the Pollinator Meadow. The Garden’s conservation efforts have grown significantly in recent years and now include an ambitious plan to restore flood- damaged areas along the upper Guadalupe River through the planting of more than  50\,000 native trees. \n\n\n\nHe will also discuss parts of the Garden’s recently completed Master Plan\, which includes a 2.5-acre pollinator meadow designed as a living classroom where visitors can experience native plants and their pollinator relationships firsthand. Together\, these initiatives highlight the Botanical Garden’s evolving role and long-term vision to enrich lives through plants and nature. \n\n\n\nIf you are attending in person\, there is no need to register. However\, if you are attending via Zoom\, please register here before the meeting begins as late registration and entry will not be allowed. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n\n\nNote: The Zoom recording will be available within days after the meeting on our  YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/san-antonio-chapter-meeting-april-2026/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045449
CREATED:20251211T191623Z
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SUMMARY:Q2 State Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Native Plant Society of Texas State Board MeetingZoom – Virtual Meeting1 – 3 pm (join Zoom meeting as early as 12:30 pm) \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nRegister to attend the meeting: Registration link coming soon!
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/q2-state-board-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045449
CREATED:20260119T222413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T195616Z
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SUMMARY:Collin County May Meeting: An Introduction to the NICE Program - Building Partnerships for Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Our Tuesday May 5th chapter meeting will be available to attend in person at the Heard Museum in McKinney or online via Zoom. The program will feature Amy Monroy\, the NPSOT NICE Native Plants Partner Chair presenting on “An Introduction to the NICE Program – Building Partnerships for Native Plants”. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresentation Summary\n\n\n\nLearn about this NPSOT state-wide initiative to partner with nurseries to get more native plants to the public. What it is\, how it works\, how you can be involved. We’ll also go over some proposed changes and take input on those changes — or any you might suggest! This presentation is intended for high participant involvement. \n\n\n\nAttendance Options\n\n\n\nOur meetings are free and open to the public. This is a hybrid meeting held at the Heard Museum in McKinney and virtually via Zoom. \n\n\n\nLocation (in-person): Laughlin Hall at the Heard Museum. Please enter through the south doors of the building. \n\n\n\nZoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/yn85nbzd – Passcode: 571904; Meeting ID: 885 5459 6572 \n\n\n\nDoors and Zoom Open: 6:30 PM (for setup and connection testing) \n\n\n\nMeeting Begins: 7:00 PM\, with a brief update from Chapter President Rodney Thomas\, followed by the featured presentation. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you at our program! \n\n\n\nAbout our Speaker \n\n\n\nAmy has loved plants all of her life. A fifth (technically\, sixth) – generation North Texan\, preserving the landscape of her childhood and family heritage is her burning passion. She launched and crowdfunded the Windmill Garden at Dallas College – Brookhaven and managed the horticulture\, education\, promotions and administration of it for three years before taking the position of horticulturist for the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary from 2019-2025. Currently\, she provides design and consultation services for private and public gardens and conservation projects\, and is working on several writing projects.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/collin-county-may-meeting-an-introduction-to-the-nice-program-building-partnerships-for-native-plants/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045449
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T203030Z
UID:10005597-1778783400-1778790600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Nick Kowalske\, Texas Conservation Alliance\, Propagating North Texas Native Plants\, North Central Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Nick Kowalske from Texas Conservation Alliance to learn about the work that TCA does in their Native Plant Propagation Center to grow native plants for distribution across North Texas. Propagation is a big task and a big topic\, so get ready for a whirlwind discussion of seed treatment\, transplanting protocols\, plant policies\, and our favorite moments from the greenhouse. Come with questions and be prepared for a very nerdy evening! \n\n\n\nNick Kowalske is a recent graduate from Harvard University with a degree in Integrative Biology who is also a HUGE native plant nerd! His scientific and personal interest in plants has driven him to undertake a deep dive into native landscaping at home while also now working in the Texas Conservation Alliance Native Plant Propagation Center. His work on North Texas native plants ranges from backyard gardening and greenhouse work to rare native plant rescues and remnant prairie seed collection.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6:30 Doors Open\, Socializing and Snacks7:00 Chapter Meeting and AnnouncementsThe presentation will follow our brief business meeting. \n\n\n\nLOCATIONFort Worth Botanic GardenRose Room3220 Botanic Garden Blvd\, Fort Worth\, Texas 76107 \n\n\n\nVIRTUAL ZOOM REGISTRATION This meeting is hybrid and will be held in person and on Zoom.  You can register in advance to receive the Zoom meeting link by clicking the GREEN BUTTON found at the top of the Calendar page on our website. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the online meeting.  \n\n\n\nFREEThis is a free event hosted by the North Central Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas.  Our meetings are open to members and non-members.  For more information about the North Central Chapter\, and the benefits of membership\, please visit our website.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/north-central-chapter-meeting-6/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Hybrid chapter meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045449
CREATED:20250804T201610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T192055Z
UID:10005466-1779213600-1779217200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lindheimer-chapter-monthly-meeting-4/2026-05-19/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045449
CREATED:20260223T215917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T205039Z
UID:10006462-1779364800-1779368400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Chapter Leader Forum: Native Plant Database and Website
DESCRIPTION:Topic: How to navigate\, add new plants from your ecoregion to the Native Plant database\, how to promote the use of the native plant database. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: Clare Sorenson\, Craig DaltonRegistration Link: Coming Soon \n\n\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-leader-forum-nurseries-and-nice-partnerships/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Leader Forum,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045449
CREATED:20260311T221410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T223810Z
UID:10006471-1779820200-1779827400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Austin Chapter Meeting - Online only
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Chapter Meeting\, 4th Tuesday of each month 7PM (with social time at 6:30PM). \n\n\n\nThis meeting with be held ONLY ONLINE via Zoom. Please do not show up to our regular meeting location. You must register to attend this Zoom meeting.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045449
CREATED:20260316T201230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T201934Z
UID:10006687-1779822000-1779825600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:San Antonio Chapter Meeting May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Arrive at 6:30pm to share or find native plants at the Plants x Donation table. \n\n\n\nThis will be a “hybrid” meeting\, attend in-person or online. \n\n\n\n\nIn person: The Gathering Center at the Urban Ecology Center at Phil Hardberger Park\, 8400 NW Military Hwy\n\n\n\nOnline: Please register in advance to attend via Zoom.\n\n\n\n\nPresentation by Elizabeth McGreevy\, Founder and Program Director of Project BedrockMountain Cedars: Junipers that Benefit Texas Karst Country\n\n\n\nFor more than 100 years\, we’ve fought the woody brush spreading across the limestone regions of Texas called karst country. Much of this woody cover consists of native juniper trees\, commonly called mountain cedars. Instead of causing harm\, we now know mountain cedars act as ecosystem engineers to improve and sustain Texas karst country function. Come learn about these benefits and what we can do to use mountain cedars as another nature-based solution to help enhance soil health\, groundwaters\, productivity\, property values\, and resilience. \n\n\n\nIf you are attending in person\, there is no need to register. However\, if you are attending via Zoom\, please register here before the meeting begins as late registration and entry will not be allowed. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n\n\nNote: The Zoom recording will be available within days after the meeting on our  YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/san-antonio-chapter-meeting-may-2026/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045449
CREATED:20251211T184937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T221416Z
UID:10005973-1779991200-1779996600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) Executive Committee meetings occur monthly. \n\n\n\nAll members are welcome. Please formally submit your interest to attend as a guest or to be added to the agenda one week prior to executive-director@npsot.org. Guest will need to submit prior notice to each meeting they wish to attend\, to receive the relevant meeting info. Please be prepared to follow the Visitor’s Executive Meeting Protocol.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-16/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045449
CREATED:20260119T222745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T230140Z
UID:10006258-1780425000-1780434000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Collin County June Meeting: Encouraging Native Landscapes in HOA Neighborhoods
DESCRIPTION:Our Tuesday June 2nd chapter meeting will be available to attend in person at the Heard Museum in McKinney or online via Zoom. The program will feature Diane Wetherbee presenting on “Encouraging Native Landscapes in HOA Neighborhoods”. \n\n\n\nTexas Discovery Gardens\n\n\n\nPresentation Summary\n\n\n\nWe often hear\, “My HOA won’t let me plant native plants.” The fact is\, Texas state law prohibits HOAs from disallowing water-wise landscaping but does allow them to require that landscaping fit the neighborhood’s general aesthetic. How can we encourage the use of more native plants in our community while keeping HOAs happy? \n\n\n\nAttendance Options\n\n\n\nOur meetings are free and open to the public. This is a hybrid meeting held at the Heard Museum in McKinney and virtually via Zoom. \n\n\n\n\nLocation (in-person): Laughlin Hall at the Heard Museum. Please enter through the south doors of the building.\n\n\n\nZoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/yn85nbzd – Passcode: 571904; Meeting ID: 885 5459 6572\n\n\n\nDoors and Zoom Open: 6:30 PM (for setup and connection testing)\n\n\n\nMeeting Begins: 7:00 PM\, with a brief update from Chapter President Rodney Thomas\, followed by the featured presentation.\n\n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you at our program! \n\n\n\nHeard Museum Native Garden Walk\n\n\n\nBefore the meeting\, join us for a guided walk through the Heard Gardens. Our schedule is as follows: \n\n\n\n5:45 – Begin gathering in Laughlin Hall for Garden Walk6:00 – Garden Walk begins6:45 – Garden Walk concludes \n\n\n\nAbout our Speaker\n\n\n\nDiane is a Texas Master Naturalist\, as well as a member of the Native Prairies Association of Texas and the Native Plant Society of Texas. She is a board member of the Upper Trinity Conservation Trust and also serves as vice chairman of the board of The Flower Mound Foundation\, which cares for the 12.5-acre prairie remnant that gives the town its name. Diane is a Certified Citizen Forester and is a board member of the Cross Timbers Urban Forestry Council. After a career in corporate communications and product marketing\, she turned to her first love – the natural world. She was an interpretive naturalist and environmental educator at LLELA for 12 years and has completed coursework toward a Ph.D. in forestry at Stephen F. Austin State University. In her spare time\, she serves on Lantana’s Denton County Fresh Water Supply District 7 Board of Directors and is the chairman of the Lantana HOA Architectural Review Committee.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/june-collin-county-meeting-encouraging-native-landscapes-in-hoa-neighborhoods/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045449
CREATED:20250819T181814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T200814Z
UID:10005598-1781202600-1781209800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:North Central Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:6:30 Doors Open\, Socializing and Snacks7:00 Chapter Meeting and AnnouncementsThe presentation will follow our brief business meeting. \n\n\n\nLOCATIONFort Worth Botanic GardenRose Room3220 Botanic Garden Blvd\, Fort Worth\, Texas 76107 \n\n\n\nVIRTUAL ZOOM REGISTRATION This meeting is hybrid and will be held in person and on Zoom.  You can register in advance to receive the Zoom meeting link by clicking the GREEN BUTTON found at the top of the Calendar page on our website. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the online meeting.  \n\n\n\nFREEThis is a free event hosted by the North Central Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas.  Our meetings are open to members and non-members.  For more information about the North Central Chapter\, and the benefits of membership\, please visit our website.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/north-central-chapter-meeting-7/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045449
CREATED:20250804T201610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T192055Z
UID:10005467-1781632800-1781636400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lindheimer-chapter-monthly-meeting-4/2026-06-16/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045449
CREATED:20260223T220337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T205141Z
UID:10006463-1781784000-1781787600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Chapter Leader Forum: Communications and Social Media
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Conversation about how to use different communications platforms within your chapters to promote events\, engage members and increase involvement. Canva 101 \n\n\n\nSpeakers: Haeley Giambalvo\, Roberto GaitanRegistration Link: Coming Soon \n\n\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-leader-forum-communications-and-social-media/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Leader Forum,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045449
CREATED:20260311T223918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T224130Z
UID:10006474-1782239400-1782246600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Austin Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Chapter Meeting\, 4th Tuesday of each month 7PM (with social time at 6:30PM). \n\n\n\nLocation: Lakewood Clubhouse at 7317 Lakewood Dr\, Austin\, TX 78750.The meeting will have a Zoom hybrid option as well. You must register for the Zoom meeting to attend online.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-meeting-24/
LOCATION:Lakewood Clubhouse\, 7317 Lakewood Dr.\, Austin\, Texas\, 78750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045449
CREATED:20251211T185336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T221515Z
UID:10005975-1782410400-1782415800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) Executive Committee meetings occur monthly. \n\n\n\nAll members are welcome. Please formally submit your interest to attend as a guest or to be added to the agenda one week prior to executive-director@npsot.org. Guest will need to submit prior notice to each meeting they wish to attend\, to receive the relevant meeting info. Please be prepared to follow the Visitor’s Executive Meeting Protocol.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-18/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045449
CREATED:20260119T223150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T232934Z
UID:10006259-1783449000-1783458000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Collin County July Meeting: Native Swagger - Turning Heads with Texas Plants
DESCRIPTION:Andrea Delong-Amaya will be speaking on “Native Swagger – Turning Heads with Texas Plants”. More information coming soon.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/july-collin-county-meeting-native-swagger-turning-heads-with-texas-plants/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045449
CREATED:20250804T201610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T192055Z
UID:10005468-1784656800-1784660400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lindheimer-chapter-monthly-meeting-4/2026-07-21/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045449
CREATED:20260108T162218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T221602Z
UID:10006185-1784829600-1784835000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Native Plant Society of Texas Executive Committee meetings occur monthly. \n\n\n\nAll members are welcome. Please formally submit your interest to attend as a guest or to be added to the agenda one week prior to executive-director@npsot.org. Guest will need to submit prior notice to each meeting they wish to attend\, to receive the relevant meeting info. Please be prepared to follow the Visitor’s Executive Meeting Protocol.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-19/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045449
CREATED:20251118T023518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T041517Z
UID:10006475-1785263400-1785270600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Austin Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Chapter Meeting\, 4th Tuesday of each month 7PM (with social time at 6:30PM). \n\n\n\nLocation: Lakewood Clubhouse at 7317 Lakewood Dr\, Austin\, TX 78750.The meeting will have a Zoom hybrid option as well. You can also register for the Zoom meeting closer to the date.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/just-enough-latin-to-go-plant-shopping-with-carol-clark-austin-chapter-meeting/2026-07-28/
LOCATION:Lakewood Clubhouse\, 7317 Lakewood Dr.\, Austin\, Texas\, 78750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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