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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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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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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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SUMMARY:“Designing for Maintenance”\, Fredericksburg chapter meeting -  April 28
DESCRIPTION:Paula Stone\, gardener extraordinaire and past president of the Fredericksburg chapter\, entices us with the promise of fewer hours with garden chores and more time spent in the pleasure of your accomplishment.  “Designing for Maintenance” puts you in control of your destiny.  \n\n\n\nIn 2009 Paula Stone bought 10 acres of worn out land on the edge of Fredericksburg. The vision this avid native plant gardener had was not what she saw – a land littered with tires\, washing machines and golf balls – but of one that incorporated the natural beauty and life of Texas. In 16 years of stewardship she transformed that environment into a garden that invites song birds\, pollinators and visitors to enjoy peace and home. She also designed the gardens to require little outside maintenance.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaula shares her tips and secrets to put you on the patio with a glass of lemonade enjoying the beauty of your own garden.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/designing-for-maintenance-fredericksburg-chapter-meeting-april-28/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Hybrid chapter meeting,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Q2 State Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Native Plant Society of Texas State Board MeetingZoom – Virtual Meeting2 – 4 pm (join Zoom meeting as early as 1:45 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: https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/pn3oBkX0SdGlj6SJtKChXg#/registration
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/q2-state-board-meeting-2/
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