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Level 1 – Introduction to Native Landscapes

Clear Lake Chapter — November 2. 2024 — Level 1 Class - In-person or online. Learn about the benefits of native plants, desirable plants for your area and design considerations for your landscape.

$45

Q4 State Board Meeting – Nov 2

Native Plant Society of Texas State Board MeetingZoom - Virtual MeetingSaturday, November 2, 20249 - 11:45 am (join Zoom meeting as early as 08:30 pm) This event is free and all Society […]

Outreach: Eco Fest

Clear Lake Chapter — Saturday, November 2 — Join us in League City to learn about native plants and why they are important!

Williamson County Chapter Fall 2024 Native Plant Sale-in person

See all the details, including plants we plan to have available, on our page => NPSOT-Wilco's Fall 2024 Native Plant Sales Location: Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, 3005 County Road 175, Leander, TX 78641, in the pavilions (Boulder East and Boulder West) near the Quarry Splash Pad. Sale hours are from 11:00 AM – 2 PM or […]

Chapter Plant Sale and NLCP Class

Our Lindheimer chapter has a plant sale and NLCP class coming up on Nov 9.  Volunteers are needed to assist the day before and day of the event.  Please consider […]

Fall 2024 Plant Sale

Joins us for our fall plant sale. Get more info, including a plant list here.

Outreach Booth at Magnolia ISD Event Center

The Magnolia Rotary Club, in partnership with the Lake Creek Greenway Partnership, announces its 2024 Fundraiser project, Celebration of Nature and Outdoors, on Saturday November 9th from 11am to 3pm […]

Executive Committee Meeting – Nov 13

Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) Executive Committee meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month and any member may attend. Contact the Executive Director prior to the meeting at state@npsot.org for Zoom and applicable document links. Please be prepared to follow the Visitor’s Executive Meeting Protocol.

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

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

NLCP Level 2 via Zoom (Houston Chapter)

Summary Learn about 45 natives and how to design your native plant landscape! NLCP is a state-wide program, but classes focus on the characteristics and plants in the region in […]

Event Series Austin Chapter Meeting

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

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

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

Pines and Prairies Chapter Meeting

Have you been reluctant to sign up for an outreach table because you didn't know what to expect or whether you could handle it? Don't miss this opportunity to pick […]

Annual Native Plant/Seed Swap and Potluck – November 21

Join us for one of favorite annual events and swap some plants and seeds! We will have a few announcements, folks will talk about what plant babies they've brought, then there will be a mad dash to pick your most coveted plants! This is always a fun event. What's better than free plants, right?

Dear NLCP Committee Members,  This Monday begins our first meeting of 2024. We will meet at 7:00pm on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month on this Zoom link:  https://npsot-org.zoom.us/j/87628189964?pwd=NUdBV3ZTSzFVMjJjTnpycjlQTGRJQT09.  We're […]

News Magazine Winter Submission Deadline

The Native Plant Society of Texas encourages submission of articles, photos, pertinent news or other interesting information for publication. We reserve the right to edit all submissions for accuracy, relevance, […]

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About the Region

New Braunfels, the location of our Fall 2024 Symposium, straddles both the Edwards Plateau Ecoregion and the Blackland Prairie ecoregion. Interstate 35 divides the city of New Braunfels; its path through the city closely parallels the boundary of these two ecoregions, with the Edwards Plateau on the west side and the Blackland Prairies region to the east. The Edwards Plateau area is also called the Hill Country; however, this general term covers a much larger area extending farther north. Spring-fed creeks are found throughout the region; deep limestone canyons, rivers, and lakes (reservoirs) are common. Ashe juniper is perhaps the most common woody species found throughout the region. Additional woody species include various species of oak, with live oak (Quercus fusiformis) being the most common. Sycamores (Platanus occidentalis) and bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) border waterways. This area is well known for its spring wildflower displays, though they may be viewed in spring, late summer, and fall, as well. According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, average annual rainfall in the Edwards Plateau ranges from 15 to 34 inches.

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

Our four host chapters (New Braunfels, Lindheimer, Guadalupe, and the Hill Country chapters) are located in one or both of the ecoregions above. However, the eastern portion of Guadalupe County also falls within the Post Oak Savanna ecoregion. Annual rainfall averages 35 to 45 inches, with higher averages to the east. A wide variety of hardwood trees are found, including several species of oaks, elms, and in the Bastrop area, loblolly pine (Pinus taeda). Grasses and forbs dominate in the open savannas, with most common grass being little bluestem. Ranching, agriculture, and fire suppression have allowed woody species to encroach on the once-open savannas.

Source: Wildflowers of Texas by Michael Eason