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SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting – August 19
DESCRIPTION:Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) Executive Committee meetings occur monthly and any member may attend. Contact the Executive Director prior to the meeting at state@npsot.org for Zoom and applicable document links. Please be prepared to follow the Visitor’s Executive Meeting Protocol.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-august-13/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013137
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SUMMARY:Chapter Leader Forum: Chapter Donations and Grants
DESCRIPTION: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.) \n\n\n\nChapter Liaison Meade LeBlanc will lead the discussion. Cheryl Folkes will talk about the pollinator grant program and donation program in use at Clear Lake. Amy Birdwell will be on the agenda for grants/scholarships. Chapter leaders are encouraged to bring examples of their programs. \n\n\n\nPresenters:Meade LeBlanc\, VP Chapter LiaisonAmy Birdwell\, VP EducationCheryl Folkes\, Clear Lake Chapter \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, August 21\, 2025 (Third Thursday) 12 – 1 pm \n\n\n\nZoom Registration Link: https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/eUTaipBzTj2OIoSOJ_GjGw
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-leader-forum-15/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Chapter Leader Forum,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013137
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SUMMARY:What One Million Rain Gardens Could Do for Houston - August 21
DESCRIPTION:The title of this talk is taken from something Harris County infrastructure czar Art Storey is reputed to have said: “If every building in Harris County had a small rainwater catchment next to it\, we probably wouldn’t need Harris County Flood Control.” This presentation by Dominic Boyer explores the transformative potential of rain gardens in urban design. \n\n\n\nDrawing from several years of hands-on experience designing and creating community-led rain gardens in Northeast Houston\, Boyer sheds light on a vital\, yet often overlooked\, form of green stormwater infrastructure. In neighborhoods historically underserved by conventional flood control systems\, these rain gardens are not just detention basins—they cultivate native plants and wildlife\, serve as community amenities\, enhance public spaces\, and foster civic participation in infrastructure planning and maintenance. \n\n\n\nThrough thoughtful reflection of his work in Northeast Houston\, Boyer will explore the wisdom behind Storey’s observation. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDominic Boyer is the Director of the Social Design Lab at Rice University and as a member of the Board of Governors of the Rice Sustainability Institute. As one of the founders of the field of Energy Humanities\, he has been writing on energy politics and energy transition for many years. As a designer\, he helped create the world’s first glacier memorial\, which was named a Finalist for a 2020 Beazley Design of the Year Award by the London Design Museum. The same project inspired The Economist to create its first-ever obituary for a non-human. The author of nine books and volumes and more than 100 research articles\, Boyer’s latest book is No More Fossils (U Minnesota Press\, 2023). His Houston-based research currently focuses on green stormwater infrastructure as a means toward greater climate resilience and environmental equity. He is a 2025 Guggenheim Fellow. \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/what-one-million-rain-gardens-could-do-for-houston-august-21/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013137
CREATED:20250527T055006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T014126Z
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SUMMARY:Austin Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Build a Native Plant List Suitable for Your Garden: Learn this step-by-step process using science-based online resources to create lists of county-level native plants suitable for your lighting and water conditions. County-level plants are more likely to perform well in your microclimate. \n\n\n\nHoward Nemerov is a Texas Certified Master Gardener with Advanced Entomology certification. When he’s not researching\, he’s out gardening; his yard is his laboratory. Through research\, Howard has built a list of county-level native plants for Master Gardener and NPSOT plant sales and teaches people how to create a low-maintenance haven for humans\, plants\, and pollinators. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNote: This will be an online only meeting over Zoom. We will NOT be meeting in person at the Lakewood Clubhouse. We will return to a hybrid meeting format for September. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSocializing starts at 6:30 PM\, and programming begins at 7:00 PM.  \n\n\n\nClick here to register for the Zoom meeting. \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-meeting-19/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T200000
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SUMMARY:NATIVE TREE SELECTION: Recommendations for the Spaces Around You.  Fredericksburg\, Aug 26
DESCRIPTION:What tree is best? How do I take care of it? Have you wondered which native tree will shade your backyard\, not drop leaves in the pool\, and also doesn’t need a lot of water? Do you have acreage and are trying to restore your landscape after fire or grazing? Are you wondering what to consider when picking trees for color or to create a visual screen between you and the neighbors without irrigation? \n\n\n\nRachel Sarlls\, Regional Urban Ecologist with the Texas A&M Forest Service-San Antonio region\, addresses these questions and others during this month’s meeting. Her topic: how to select the perfect native tree for your various spaces and how to care for them.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/native-tree-selection-recommendations-for-the-spaces-around-you-fredericksburg-aug-26/
LOCATION:https://www.npsot.org/event/native-tree-selection-recommendations-for-the-spaces-around-you-fredericksburg-aug-26/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Hybrid chapter meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013137
CREATED:20241212T002111Z
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SUMMARY:Collin County September Meeting - Native Seed Collection & Processing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Carol Clark will lead a hands-on workshop on native seed collection and processing. Learn the principles of ethical\, efficient\, and useful native plant seed collection\, processing and storage. We will cover shortcuts\, processing techniques\, dangers and pitfalls involved in collecting and storing native seeds. Try it yourself during the hands-on time. \n\n\n\nOur meetings are 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\nDoors and Zoom opens: 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 Carol’s presentation. \n\n\n\nThe Zoom connection information is listed below: \n\n\n\n\nZoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/yn85nbzd\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 885 5459 6572\n\n\n\nPasscode: 571904\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarol Clark is an amateur botany enthusiast\, a Texas Master Naturalist\, and longtime member of the Native Plant Society of Texas\, and is now a Conservation Specialist with Monarch Watch. She also co-administrates the Texas Native Bee Co-op Facebook page . She and her husband own and operate Clark Haven Farm\, a wildlife preserve and custom wildflower seed business in Cooke County. Carol grew up with a nature photographer father and wildlife artist brother\, and has spent much of her life looking around in the great outdoors. Her favorite things to do are leading discovery walks in local natural areas\, and finding and photographing interesting plants and insects.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/collin-county-september-meeting-seed-collection-processing-workshop/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013137
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SUMMARY:Mary Jo Greene - Made Greene\, The Role of Texas Native Plants in School Garden Programs\, North Central Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Mary Jo as she shares the inspiring work of Made Greene and their impact on school gardens in Fort Worth and beyond! She’ll take us on a journey through vibrant\, hands-on garden programs where students get their hands dirty\, explore nature up close\, grow food\, and learn science\, sustainability\, and stewardship all in one go. Discover why incorporating Texas native plants into these garden projects isn’t just smart—it’s essential! Texas native plants bring our learning in school yards to life\, attract pollinators\, and give students the kind of real-world “nature smarts” they’ll carry forever. Get ready for a fun and enlightening look at how incorporating Texas native plants in our school gardening programs can grow our minds and green futures! \n\n\n\nMary Jo Greene – Made Greene’s Founder: In 2017\, Mary Jo Greene founded Made Greene to address the growing need for School Gardening Education\, particularly in the aftermath of Covid-19. As a former teacher who moved from the UK to the US ten years ago\, Mary Jo recognized the importance of outdoor learning and sought to support educators in utilizing this underutilized tool.With a background in school and community gardening in the UK\, Mary Jo brings a wealth of experience to her work in Fort Worth schools. Having personally benefited from a school system with gardens during her elementary education\, she understands the transformative impact outdoor learning can have on a child’s educational journey. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFort Worth Botanic Garden\, Iris & Orchid Room \n\n\n\n\n3220 Botanic Garden Blvd\, Fort Worth\, Texas 76107 \n\n\n\n6:30 Socializing and snacks \n\n\n\n7:00 Business meeting and announcements \n\n\n\nThe presentation will follow our business meeting. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis meeting is hybrid; in person with a virtual Zoom option. \n\n\nAdvance registration is required to receive the Zoom link: Zoom Registration \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/mary-jo-greene-made-greene-native-gardens-in-schools-north-central-chapter-meeting/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T181500
DTSTAMP:20260406T013137
CREATED:20250820T181134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T200128Z
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SUMMARY:Native Wildflowers of Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR – Hybrid Clear Lake Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:6:15 Doors Open – UHCL Bayou Building\, Forest Room (1430)6:40 Zoom Opens6:45 Business Meeting7:00 Guest Speaker \n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening of delicious pizza\, exciting door prizes\, and the chance to connect with others while learning something new! Bring your own beverage. \n\n\n\nAs part of its mission to save the Attwater’s Prairie-Chicken from extinction\, APCNWR protects over 9\,000 contiguous acres of Upper Coastal Prairie\, second only to the core area of the Coastal Prairie Conservancy.  Some of the best-quality prairie is accessible daily to the public\, with 2.3 miles of hiking trails and a 3.4-mile auto loop\, all within 2 hours of the Houston metropolitan region and about 20 minutes from the Sealy exit on I-10. APCNWR possesses a distinctive native flora adapted to dry\, sandy soils\, plus a variety of wetland species. A recently updated phenological plant list\, based on iNaturalist observations and herbarium records\, shows nearly 400 verified (research grade or herbarium) species of native forbs and vines and around 100 species of native grasses\, sedges\, and rushes. This presentation will feature about 40 species of native wildflowers characteristic of APCNWR\, all seen within the last 5 years in the publicly accessible portion of the refuge. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\nCharles Winker is a retired geologist residing on the Fayette Prairie near Brenham with his wife Susie and their blue heeler Elsa. A Chicago native\, he has lived in Texas for 43 years\, plus five years each in Georgia and Arizona. Upon retirement in 2016 he became interested in prairie conservation and field botany\, joined Texas Master Naturalists and the Native Prairie Association of Texas\, embraced iNaturalist\, and began volunteering at the Coastal Prairie Conservancy\, Winedale Historical Complex\, and APCNWR. He is particularly interested in native Texas grasses\, which he cultivates on their property. \n\n\n\nIn-person – Parking Pass Required\n\n\n\nClear Lake Chapter Members: New passes need starting September 2025. If you have a pass\, don’t forget it – you will not get another one if you picked one up previously. If you need your new pass\, arrive early enough to pick one up in the meeting room and place it in your car. \n\n\n\nVisitors: Non-members may purchase a pass for $5\, or “rent” one — if returned at the end of the meeting\, the $5 will be returned. Temporary parking permits may also be purchased at the kiosk in front of the Recreation Center or via T2 Mobile Pay.  DO NOT park in faculty/staff parking (enforced 24/7). \n\n\n\nMap and Directions – The meeting will be held at UH-Clear Lake in the Forest Room (1430). \n\n\n\nUniversity of Houston-Clear Lake2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston\, TX 77058 \n\n\n\nOnline – Zoom\n\n\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis is a FREE EVENT. Meetings are open to members and non-members. If you would like to become a member\, you may join online. For more information about the Native Plant Society of Texas and the benefits of membership please visit: npsot.org. \n\n\n\nHosted by the Environmental Institute of Houston\, University of Houston-Clear Lake.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/native-wildflowers-of-attwater-prairie-chicken-nwr-hybrid-clear-lake-chapter-meeting/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013137
CREATED:20250821T200553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T200554Z
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SUMMARY:Guidelines for Learning to Identify Common Native Grasses of Central Texas – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, September 11
DESCRIPTION:Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, September 11\, 2025\, when our featured topic will be Guidelines for Learning to Identify Common Native Grasses of Central Texas with Ricky Linex. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting. \n\n\n\nAbout our topic:  Come and learn the plant-identifying characteristics for 25 native perennial grasses found in and around Central Texas. Clear photos will showcase the features to look for in making positive identification. Grass ID may seem difficult but will be made easier by the photos and a handout on the characteristics that will guide you in making identification. Never again fear the grasses as you walk across the prairies and woods of Central Texas. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Ricky Linex is a wildlife biologist having retired from the Natural Resources Conservation Service where he worked 38.5 years. Over the previous 18 years Ricky served 52 counties in north-central Texas. Ricky is the author of Range Plants of North Central Texas: A Land User’s Guide to their Identification\, Value and Management. His assistance to landowners and managers involves mutual education on how to better manage rangelands for sustainable use by livestock and wildlife. Knowing the plants and how to manage them is critical for success as a land steward. Ricky is currently President of the Native Plant Society of Texas. \n\n\n\nNOTE: 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/n5jFwji-Q4-0n7kclxcZzA#/registration \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/guidelines-for-learning-to-identify-common-native-grasses-of-central-texas-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-september-11/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013137
CREATED:20250912T190116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T190118Z
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SUMMARY:NPSOT Dallas Monday\, September 15 Chapter Meeting\, A New Landscape Aesthetic (by “Bringing Nature Home”)
DESCRIPTION:Cindy McInturff\, Dallas Chapter Board Member and past president\, invites us to rethink how we see our landscapes—shifting from the sterile\, traditional American suburban styles of past generations toward designs aesthetics that “Bring[s] Nature Home”.  See more at our homepage: https://www.npsot.org/chapters/dallas/  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nZOOM our monthly meetings at:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83725236133?pwd=MnRoZlRWMEd4ZENkaXdjalpkRFFIdz09If needed\, use: Meeting ID: 837 2523 6133 / Passcode: 882399a*
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/npsot-dallas-monday-september-15-chapter-meeting-a-new-landscape-aesthetic-by-bringing-nature-home/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013137
CREATED:20250804T204206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T204208Z
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SUMMARY:Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Ashley Landry of the Native Plant Rescue Project \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Tye Preston Memorial Library\, 16311 S. Access Road\, Canyon Lake\, Texas 78133.  All presentations are available via Zoom and are recorded for our Youtube channel.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lindheimer-chapter-monthly-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013137
CREATED:20250109T185420Z
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SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting – Sept 16
DESCRIPTION:Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) Executive Committee meetings occur monthly and any member may attend. Contact the Executive Director prior to the meeting at state@npsot.org for Zoom and applicable document links. Please be prepared to follow the Visitor’s Executive Meeting Protocol.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-sept-10/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013137
CREATED:20250203T041334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T051055Z
UID:10004681-1758196800-1758200400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:No Chapter Leader Forum this month
DESCRIPTION:no  \n\n\n\n\n\nChapter 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!  \n\n\n\nTopic\, event information\, and registration link will be posted when available.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-leader-forum-16/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Chapter Leader Forum,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013137
CREATED:20250910T144603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T144605Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Spices: Adding a Taste of Native Texas to Your Table - September 18
DESCRIPTION:Early traders could have saved themselves a lot of time and trouble traveling around the world in search of spices if they had just come to Texas. Our rich plant diversity is filled with wonderful\, native seasoning and spice plants that will satisfy even the most demanding palate. Join internationally recognized foraging instructor and author Dr. Mark Vorderbruggen aka “Merriwether” for a dive into his favorite wild herbs for jazzing up his meals and soon yours! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker \n\n\n\nDr. Vorderbruggen is a preacher of cavemanosity\, forever trying to help people’s health by teaching them what their bodies need based on their ancient evolution. To do this\, he first lures you in with the edible and medicinal plants that still surround us\, followed by opening your eyes to nature\, humans\, and why they co-evolved to need each other. This has led to books\, magazine articles\, hundreds of interviews and nearly 1000 speaking engagements over the last 20 years. When not doing that\, he still creates nature-based products for companies ranging from snack foods to painting chemicals. \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/wild-spices-adding-a-taste-of-native-texas-to-your-table-september-18/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013137
CREATED:20250721T215414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T232836Z
UID:10005432-1758654000-1758657600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:San Antonio Chapter Meeting September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Arrive at 6:30pm to share or find native plants at the Plants x Donation table. \n\n\n\nThis will be a “hybrid” meeting\, attend in-person or online. \n\n\n\n\nIn person: The Gathering Center at the Urban Ecology Center at Phil Hardberger Park\, 8400 NW Military Hwy\n\n\n\nOnline: Please register in advance to attend via Zoom.\n\n\n\n\nPresentation by Cleveland Powell\, Brad Weir\, Juan Soulas Conservation Planners at SAWSCultivating Water Savings with Native Plants\, A Retrospective of SAWS Conservation\n\n\n\nWhen it comes to saving water in a rapidly growing and drought-prone service area\, SAWS Conservation’s thinking about what works in SA landscapes has changed a lot even in the past twenty years. While native plants and the gardeners that love them have always been an important part of conservation messaging\, their availability has improved dramatically from what was once a somewhat niche market\, with many more options available from plant vendors. Looking at whether WaterSaver plants once recommended are still thriving in today’s conditions\, Cleve Powell\, Juan Soulas and Brad Wier will discuss how SAWS is using native plants to update its programs today. \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-september-2025/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013137
CREATED:20250908T173511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T202026Z
UID:10005626-1758654000-1758657600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Conservation Tips: Controlling Invasives\, How to Know Your Soil Type – Fredericksburg chapter Sept 23
DESCRIPTION:Warren Day\, the USDA District Conservationist in Fredericksburg and our speaker for the month of September\, highlights the conservation services that support our goals in restoring native plants. He has been part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)\, throughout west Texas for 15 years\, serving in Gillespie Country for the last 7 years. \n\n\n\n\n\n“We’re working hard at NCRS to educate the public on how to be part of the conservation solution\,” said Day. “I’m looking forward to sharing tips on how homeowners and landowners can control invasive species and use our soil information to keep our water clean and abundant\, our soils healthy\, and have resilient landscapes and thriving agricultural communities.” \n\n\n\n“Mr. Day will share potential control methods for a variety of invasive non-native plants and demonstrate how to use the NRCS’ Web Soil Survey to map soils and obtain data that is useful to home and landowners.” JonathanWatt\, Fredericksburg chapter president\, said\, “We can all do our part to voluntarily conserve our resources\, and he’ll share some great tips about how to do that.”
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/conservation-tips-controlling-invasives-how-to-know-your-soil-type-fredericksburg-chapter-sept-23/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Hybrid chapter meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013137
CREATED:20240810T135614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T142615Z
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SUMMARY:Bringing More Native Plants to our Communities - Trinity Forks 2024 Grants Recipient Reports and Short Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come and hear how recipients of grants from Trinity Forks have used the funds to get more native plants in the ground in public places: \n\n\n\n\nThe Seed Library at the Town of Flower Mound\n\n\n\nBerm Restoration – Parks of Corinth HOA\n\n\n\nJosey Ranch Pocket Prairie “Soft Landings” – Denton County Master Gardener Association\n\n\n\nLantana Monarch Waystation \n\n\n\nReseeding the Mound Frontage\n\n\n\n\n6:30pm – Social time7:00pm – Zoom opens and meeting begins \n\n\n\nOpen to the public. \n\n\n\nWe hope you can join our meeting in person at TWU’s  Ann Stuart Science Complex.  Campus parking is open after 6:00pm. \n\n\n\nIf you can’t join us in person\, we invite you to our Zoom meeting. \n\n\n\nZOOM PARTICIPANTS ONLY: Please Register in advance for this meeting: \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O3MOpFeKTYmq7lwngfH2HA \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/trinity-forks-educational-program-and-short-business-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting,Chapter Meeting,Community Outreach,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013137
CREATED:20250805T003944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T032554Z
UID:10005457-1758963600-1758985200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Wildscapes: After Dark - September 27\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Wildscapes Workshop and Native Plant Sale is our annual one-day educational event and local native plant sale. This year’s theme is After Dark\, focusing on the intersection of native habitats and their nocturnal inhabitants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Houston Chapter Page
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/wildscapes-after-dark-september-27-2025/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale,Virtual,Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013137
CREATED:20250828T195637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T223053Z
UID:10003883-1759429800-1759437000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Austin Chapter Meeting - Trees of Hope
DESCRIPTION:Trees of Hope \n\n\n\nGuest Speaker: Bailey Hoops \n\n\n\nDrought\, water restrictions and intense winter storms\, oh my! Are you ready to plant some new native trees in your landscape? Looking to replace dead or fallen trees with natives that are beautiful to experience and vital to the wildlife in your neighborhood? Please join us as we discuss a wide variety of native trees including canopy and understory trees. You will learn tree characteristics\, preferred growing conditions and how your tree choice can leave a legacy to the people and wildlife around you. Trees of Hope class offers choices so you can feel empowered to make a positive change in your yard\, to better our community. \n\n\n\nBailey Hoops is a clinically trained herbalist\, certified permaculture designer and certified with the Native Plant Society of Texas in Landscaping with Native Plants. Her greatest passions are butterflies\, native medicinal plants\, and leading plant walks. She has spent 10 years building a medicinal food forest at her home\, with a large emphasis on native pollinator plants. You can currently find her working with the Oak hill VFW post # 4443\, helping run the Paul Pena Community Garden \n\n\n\nThis is a hybrid online and in-person meeting\, with the in-person meeting at \n\n\n\nLakewood Clubhouse 7317 Lakewood Dr. Austin\, TX 78750 \n\n\n\nThis is off 360. \n\n\n\nWe will have seeds for swapping and sharing. Collect seeds from your yard and bring some to share with us. Excess seeds may be shared at future meetings or donated to the Central Texas Seed Savers collections at the Austin Public Library. \n\n\n\nYou are invited (but not expected) to bring a small dish or drink to share. \n\n\n\nYou can register for the Zoom meeting to attend online. \n\n\n\nSocial time begins at 6:30pm. Main speaker begins at 7pm\, followed by the Austin Chapter business meeting.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-meeting-20/
LOCATION:Lakewood Clubhouse\, 7317 Lakewood Dr.\, Austin\, Texas\, 78750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013137
CREATED:20250309T162507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T005449Z
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SUMMARY:NPSOT Hybrid Fall Symposium
DESCRIPTION:2025 Fall Symposium\n\n\n\n\nThe Native Plant Society of Texas 2025 Fall Symposium is coming to Salado\, TX\, October 3rd-5th!\n\n\n\nThis year’s theme is “Teach for the Future!” \n\n\n\nVirtual Event Overview:\n\n\n\n\nVirtual Registration\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event Overview\n\n\n\nThe Salado Middle School will serve as the symposium headquarters and NPSOT group-rate lodging is available for a limited time at hotels and other accommodations throughout the city. The full schedule will include insightful plenary sessions\, open-seating concurrent sessions\, a choice of guided-field trips through the region\, the Annual State Meeting of Members\, the Annual Awards Banquet\, and much more. \n\n\n\nAttendees can attend a meet and greet\, participate in our silent auction\, visit vendor\, exhibitor\, and sponsor displays at the Middle School\, and take self-guided field trips in Salado\, and when traveling to and from the Symposium. \n\n\n\nThis hybrid event includes registration options for in-person and virtual attendance\, with in-person Society member and scholastic discounts.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/npsot-fall-symposium-5/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Conferences and Symposiums,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013137
CREATED:20241212T002313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T210226Z
UID:10004361-1759861800-1759869000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Collin County October Meeting - Drought-tolerant Native Texas Plants
DESCRIPTION:Presentation by Randy Pensabene\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRandy will guide us through the native plants and practices that will help turn your yard from a typical high-water\, non-native landscape into a beautiful\, low-water\, drought-tolerant native Texas landscape. \n\n\n\nOur meetings are open to the public and you can join us in person at the Heard Museum’s Laughlin Hall\, via the south entrance to the building\, or online through Zoom using the following details: \n\n\n\nZoom: https://tinyurl.com/yn85nbzd (Meeting ID: 885 5459 6572 / Passcode: 571904) \n\n\n\nRandy is a past president of the Native Plant Society of Texas\, Williamson County Chapter. Since joining NPSOT\, she has taught Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP) classes\, managed the chapter’s native plant sales\, transformed her own landscape\, assisted with demonstration gardens\, and given multiple presentations on landscaping with native plants. She helped create the chapter’s newly launched native Texas plant database for Williamson County\, Texas (WilcoScape.org). She enjoys sharing her enthusiasm for native Texas plants and teaching others about their beauty\, drought-tolerance\, and benefits.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/collin-county-october-meeting-drought-tolerant-native-texas-plants/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013137
CREATED:20250917T145137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T190926Z
UID:10005670-1760036400-1760041800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:The Soil Food Web Under the Lens of a Microscope – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, October 9
DESCRIPTION:Updated 10/3/2025 for new in-person location. See below for details. \n\n\n\nJoin NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, October 9\, 2025\, when our featured topic will be The Soil Food Web Under the Lens of a Microscope with Laurie Dixon. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting. \n\n\n\nAbout our topic:  When we think of ecosystems\, we often picture trees\, pollinators\, and wildlife—but the foundation of an ecosystem’s vitality begins underground. Join us for a fascinating\, microscope-guided exploration of the soil food web\, the complex underground ecosystem that powers native plant communities. From beneficial fungi that form root partnerships to tiny predators that balance soil populations\, this talk reveals the often-overlooked organisms essential to plant health\, nutrient cycling\, and ecological restoration. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Laurie Dixon is a landscape design consultant with a strong focus on ecological principles and the founder of Biotic Lens\, a consultancy dedicated to soil microscopy education and applications. She combines her background in landscape design with specialized soil microscopy to help growers and landscapers implement a biological approach. Laurie is a long time Master Gardener and serves on the board of the Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (TOFGA). \n\n\n\nDue to A/C maintenance at the Georgetown Public Library\, the in-person location for the meeting on Thursday\, October 9\, has moved to the Community Room at the Georgetown Parks & Rec Administration Building (address below). The Zoom information has not changed. \n\n\n\nNOTE: this month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Parks & Rec Administration Building\, 1101 N College St\, Georgetown\, Texas 78626 (not the public library). Come early (6:30 PM) for expert advice\, to check out the seed swap board\, or just to visit. \n\n\n\n==> To attend via Zoom\, register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/zDUfv6hKQMqLTpNQjtM-vA#/registration \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/the-soil-food-web-under-the-lens-of-a-microscope-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-october-9/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T181500
DTSTAMP:20260406T013137
CREATED:20250909T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T231026Z
UID:10005627-1760379300-1760379300@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Butterfly Gardening for Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast – Hybrid Clear Lake Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:6:15 Doors Open – UHCL Bayou Building\, Forest Room (1430)6:40 Zoom Opens6:45 Business Meeting7:00 Guest Speaker \n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening of delicious pizza\, exciting door prizes\, and the chance to connect with others while learning something new! Bring your own beverage. \n\n\n\nAlong with many species of wildlife in our country\, populations of Texas Gulf Coast butterflies are increasingly threatened by habitat loss and other factors. In this presentation\, we will learn what butterflies need to survive and complete their life cycle\, as well as ways we can help them in our own yards by planting natives. Join us for an inspiring and illuminating journey into the magical lives of one of nature’s most wondrous creatures\, the butterfly. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\nElizabeth White Olsen is a landscape designer in Houston. She is the co-founder of GO Native Landscaping for Birds and Butterflies\, along with her husband\, birder Glenn Olsen. She has published a book of poetry\, and her book on butterfly gardening opens for pre-sales in October 2025. Find her at elizabethwhiteolsen.com. \n\n\n\nIn-person – Parking Pass Required\n\n\n\nClear Lake Chapter Members: If you have a pass\, don’t forget it – you will not get another one if you picked one up previously. If you need your new pass\, arrive early enough to pick one up in the meeting room and place it in your car. \n\n\n\nVisitors: Non-members may purchase a pass for $5\, or “rent” one — if returned at the end of the meeting\, the $5 will be returned. Temporary parking permits may also be purchased at the kiosk in front of the Recreation Center or via T2 Mobile Pay. \n\n\n\nDO NOT park in faculty/staff parking (enforced 24/7). \n\n\n\nMap and Directions – The meeting will be held at UH-Clear Lake in the Forest Room (1430). \n\n\n\nUniversity of Houston-Clear Lake2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston\, TX 77058 \n\n\n\nOnline – Zoom\n\n\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis is a FREE EVENT. Meetings are open to members and non-members. If you would like to become a member\, you may join online. For more information about the Native Plant Society of Texas and the benefits of membership please visit: npsot.org. \n\n\n\nHosted by the Environmental Institute of Houston\, University of Houston-Clear Lake.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/butterfly-gardening-for-houston-and-the-texas-gulf-coast-hybrid-clear-lake-chapter-meeting/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013137
CREATED:20251014T012446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T000117Z
UID:10004713-1760641200-1760644800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Three years\, 75 acres and 100\,000 wetland plants: Creating a wetland at John Paul Landing Park in Katy - October 16
DESCRIPTION:The very large John Paul Landing park on the far west side of Harris County is at the epicenter of rapid neighborhood development\, and the Harris County Engineering Department planned an expansion of the lake in the park to absorb stormwater runoff. Remarkably\, wetlands were designed into the plans from the outset. Mary Carol Edwards’ company Green Star Wetland Plant Farm was subcontracted to source\, propagate\, and deliver the plants for each of the three phases of lake excavation and planting. She will discuss the results\, adventures\, and lessons learned along the way\, as well as introduce some of the key native species that found a new home in the project. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMary Carol founded Green Star Wetland Plant Farm in 2018 to meet a need for native aquatic species for all kinds of projects\, from backyard raingardens to large acreage restorations. She previously worked as the stormwater wetland specialist for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Texas Community Watershed Partners\, as well as TCWP’s freshwater wetland restoration program\, at landscape design and landscape architecture firms\, and also in genetics research labs at Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University. Mary Carol is a Houston native\, raised on Galveston Bay. She has a BS in Biology and an MA in Architecture from the University of Houston and enjoys bringing both disciplines together to create wonderful natural settings. \n\n\n\nOur monthly chapter meetings are held on every 3rd Thursday\, January – November. Our meetings are free and open to the public thanks to our members and sponsors.  \n\n\n\nThe presentation will start at 7:00 pm\, but come at 6:45 pm for a meet and greet with snacks. \n\n\n\nHouston Arboretum and Nature Center \n\n\n\n610 Entrance (preferred)120 W Loop N FwyHouston\, TX 77024 \n\n\n\nWoodway Entrance4501 Woodway DriveHouston\, TX 77024 \n\n\n\nMeetings will also be live-streamed and recorded for later viewing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Houston Chapter Page
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/three-years-75-acres-and-100000-wetland-plants-creating-a-wetland-at-john-paul-landing-park-in-katy-october-16/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013137
CREATED:20251016T054719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T054720Z
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SUMMARY:NPSOT Dallas Monday\, October 20th\, Chapter Meeting\, Thriving Transitions - Lewisville's Efforts to go Native
DESCRIPTION:Pat Thompson\, of Lewisville’s Parks and Recreation Department will discuss the city’s bold shift from turf to thriving native landscapes\, spotlighting the Roots for Wings program and Lewisville’s growing commitment to pollinator habitat\, community education\, and the visibility of native plants in public spaces. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nZOOM our monthly meetings at:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83725236133?pwd=MnRoZlRWMEd4ZENkaXdjalpkRFFIdz09If needed\, use: Meeting ID: 837 2523 6133 / Passcode: 882399a*
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/npsot-dallas-monday-october-20th-chapter-meeting-thriving-transitions-lewisvilles-efforts-to-go-native/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013137
CREATED:20250913T192724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T192729Z
UID:10005459-1761069600-1761073200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting:  Bailey Hoops\, Trees of Hope
DESCRIPTION:Drought\, water restrictions and intense winter storms\, oh my! Are you ready to plant some new native trees in your landscape? Looking to replace dead or fallen trees with natives that are beautiful to experience and vital to the wildlife in your neighborhood? Please join us as we discuss a wide variety of native trees including canopy and understory trees. You will learn tree characteristics\, preferred growing conditions and how your tree choice can leave a legacy to the people and wildlife around you. Trees of Hope class offers choices so you can feel empowered to make a positive change in your yard\, to better our community. Bio:Bailey Hoops is a clinically trained herbalist\, certified permaculture designer and certified with the Native Plant Society of Texas in Landscaping with Native Plants. Her greatest passions are butterflies\, native medicinal plants\, and leading plant walks. She has spent 10 years building a medicinal food forest at her home\, with a large emphasis on native pollinator plants. You can currently find her working with the Oak hill VFW post # 4443\, helping run the Paul Pena Community Garden.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Tye Preston Memorial Library\, 16311 S. Access Road\, Canyon Lake\, Texas 78133.  All presentations are available via Zoom and are recorded for our Youtube channel.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lindheimer-chapter-monthly-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013137
CREATED:20250109T185503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T174235Z
UID:10004592-1761073200-1761080400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting – October 21
DESCRIPTION:Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) Executive Committee meetings occur monthly and any member may attend. Contact the Executive Director prior to the meeting at state@npsot.org for Zoom and applicable document links. Please be prepared to follow the Visitor’s Executive Meeting Protocol.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-october-8/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013137
CREATED:20250203T041407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T010426Z
UID:10004682-1761220800-1761224400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Chapter Leader Forum
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Bring Back the Monarchs to Texas (BBMT)  \n\n\n\nDescription: Ever wonder what the Bring Back the Monarchs to Texas committee does and how to work with it? This is your chance to find out about the inner workings of our program and how it fulfills the mission of the Native Plant Society of Texas\, and get the inside scoop on filling out a successful grant application. We may be best known for our garden grant program\, but there is much more happening with the BBMT. There are easy ways for your chapter to get involved and partner with us.  \n\n\n\nPresenter: \n\n\n\nCarol Clark is a Monarch Watch Conservation Specialist\, Master Naturalist\, former NPSOT chapter president\, and chair of NPSOT’s Bring Back the Monarchs to Texas committee. \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, October 23\, 2025 (FOURTH Thursday) 12 – 1 pm \n\n\n\nZoom Registration Link:https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/MW_t6tUnR-6sx3M6LEft2A
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-leader-forum-17/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Chapter Leader Forum,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013137
CREATED:20251010T012254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T012604Z
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SUMMARY:What Happened to that Plant? Fredericksburg Chapter meeting Oct 28
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to reflect on what happened in your landscape this year as you head into prime native planting season. Arlon Motsch\, an avid native plant gardener\, photographer\, and water conservationist will share his insights about “what happened to that plant?!” What worked\, what didn’t\, and then there are the few plants that need more time to tell.  \n\n\n\n\n“I’ve done a lot of things wrong and a few things right since moving to the Hill Country. It’s an ongoing journey of finding out what works and what doesn’t. Learning\,” he said\, “has come from many local sources like NPSOT\, friends\, friendly neighbors\, nature centers\, gardening programs\, and just hands-on getting it done.” \n\n\n\n\nThere will be some useful nuggets of information for just about everyone\, from the apartment balcony gardener to those that can’t see the end of their ”yard.”  \n\n\n\nMisty morning
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/what-happened-to-that-plant-fredericksburg-chapter-meeting-oct-28/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Hybrid chapter meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T203000
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SUMMARY:No Austin Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:No meeting this month due to our Fall Plant Sale.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-meeting-21/
LOCATION:Lakewood Clubhouse\, 7317 Lakewood Dr.\, Austin\, Texas\, 78750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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