Prairie Rose Chapter Meeting
2025-08-25 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Somervell County Citizens Center, 209 SW Barnard Street, Glen Rose, Texas, United States
Join us for our monthly chapter meeting at the Somervell County Citizens Center, 209 SW Barnard Street in Glen Rose. The meetings are free and open to visitors.

Bastrop County Chapter Meeting
2025-08-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for our monthly chapter meeting. Our meetings are hybrid. You can join us in person at the Bastrop Public Library in the Pressley Conference Room or virtually via Zoom.

Chapter Meeting - The Vital Roles of Trees and How to Care For Them
2025-08-25 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Rachel Sarlls is the regional urban ecologist with the Texas A&M Forest Service for the San Antonio region. She graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor’s degree in plant and soil sciences. She is an ISA Certified arborist with specialized qualifications in tree risk assessment and Oak Wilt management. She has worked as an arborist in the Houston region, managing work from tree removals and pruning to fertilization and planting. Rachel has a passion for empowering communities through education and outreach to help people understand the vital role trees play in urban environment and how to effectively care for them.

2025-08-25 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
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=[REDACTED]

We’re a small committee, and we don’t get to see each other in person very often, so please plan to join with your camera on.

See you Monday!

—

Jay Gowen, NLCP Chair, Pines and Prairies Chapter, 832-513-5785 (cell)

Habitat Workday @ EIH
2025-08-26 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-02 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-09 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Habitat volunteers help weed and mulch flower beds, plant native plants, maintain pathways, and trim trees and bushes. Volunteers may also help clean out the pond on select work days.

No experience necessary—we’ll show you what goes and what stays

Bring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)

Don’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle, hat, and sunscreen!

Volunteers must be 18 or older to participate in EIH’s workdays unless prior arrangements have been made.

We do not hold workdays when the university is officially closed. Also, workdays are canceled during inclement weather, though a light sprinkle or drizzle rarely keeps us out of the garden. If you’re not sure, please call 281-283-3950 or 281-283-3045, and we’ll let you know if we’re digging in.

LocationEnvironmental Institute of Houston (Click link for Google Map)University of Houston-Clear LakeNorth Office Annex (NOA) 1 Building2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston, TX 77058

Texas Native Plants - Planting for Fall, Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting (Weatherford)- Tuesday 8/26/2025
2025-08-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for August’s meeting of the Cross Timbers Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas. Sandy Fountain, a fellow NPSOT member and native plant enthusiast will be presenting on Texas Native plants, and planting for Fall interest and blooming.

About Sandy:I am happily retired after 34 years in the software industry. I have been an avid native plant person for 22 years. As a member of the North Central Chapter, I organize and help teach Native Landscape Certification Program classes. I also organize and grow many plants for our biannual plant sales. I enjoy native plant gardening, working at a Monarch Waystation, visiting wild areas, and painting landscapes.

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Meeting Details:

6:00pm Chapter Business Meeting

6:30pm Monthly Feature Presentation

This educational event is open to the public.

Location: Mount Pleasant Historical School, 213 Raymond George Way, Weatherford, Texas.

6:00 p.m. Chapter Business Meeting and Update on Native Plant Sale

6:30 p.m. Bat Presentation

Austin Chapter Meeting
2025-08-26 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
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.

Howard 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.

Note: 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.

Socializing starts at 6:30 PM, and programming begins at 7:00 PM.

Click here to register for the Zoom meeting.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

NATIVE TREE SELECTION: Recommendations for the Spaces Around You. Fredericksburg, Aug 26
2025-08-26 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | https://www.npsot.org/event/native-tree-selection-recommendations-for-the-spaces-around-you-fredericksburg-aug-26/
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?

Rachel 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.

North Texas Giving Day - Early Giving Starts
2025-08-28 00:00 - 2025-09-18 23:30 (America/Chicago)
Help us cultivate a greener, healthier North Texas! The Collin County Chapter of NPSOT is taking part in North Texas Giving Day – early giving starts August 28 and Giving Day is September 18. Your donation to our chapter directly supports our vital work in promoting native plant conservation, educating our community, and restoring critical habitats. Learn more about North Texas Giving Day and our chapter at: Collin County Chapter – Native Plant Society of TX | Donate | North Texas Giving Day

Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture Demonstration Garden Workday
2025-08-28 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Demonstration Garden Workday! This is a fantastic opportunity to get your hands dirty, learn new gardening techniques, and contribute to the beauty and sustainability of our community garden. Contact Craig Bruska for more details: craigbruska@hotmail.com. The garden is located at 1370 Church Hill Dr., New Braunfels, Tx 78130 in the Heritage Village.

What to Expect:

Hands-On Learning: Gain practical experience in planting, pruning, and maintaining a variety of plants.

Expert Guidance: Our knowledgeable garden coordinators will be on hand to share tips and answer your gardening questions.

Community Spirit: Meet fellow garden lovers, share stories, and enjoy the camaraderie of working together.

What to Bring:

Comfortable clothing and gardening gloves

A hat, water, pest repellent, and sunscreen

Your enthusiasm and love for gardening!

Common gardening tools, such as pruners, weeders, and the like. Whatever you use in your garden, as tools will not be provided.

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this workday is for everyone. Let’s come together to make our demonstration garden a thriving, beautiful space for all to enjoy.

Ryan High School Rain Garden Program and Short Business Meeting - New Location: ServeDenton
2025-08-28 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Come hear about this project from its inception to plans for future expansion in schools throughout Denton. The project started as a partnership between the Elm Fork Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Denton ISD, City of Denton, and Ryan High School students. Funding came from the National Geographic Society.

Presenters are: Dr. Kelly Albus, Research Scientist and Assistant Professor; Elise Spain, Master Naturalist; and Katey Norris Pirot, Master Naturalist.

Read more about it at: https://dentonrc.com/education/ryan_high_school/rain-will-nourish-garden-transformed-by-master-naturalists-and-ryan-raiders-into-pollinator-paradise/article_032d7b4a-35fc-44c9-baad-9faf2d1dcd7d.html

6:30pm – Social time7:00pm – Zoom opens and meeting begins

Open to the public.

We hope you can join our meeting in person at Serve Denton – meeting room, 306 N Loop 288 Denton, TX 76209

If you can’t join us in person, we invite you to our Zoom meeting.

ZOOM PARTICIPANTS ONLY: Please Register in advance for this meeting:

Please register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O3MOpFeKTYmq7lwngfH2HA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting

DEADLINE: Native Pollinator Habitat Grant Program - Clear Lake
2025-09-01 08:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York)
Application Deadline: September 1

The Clear Lake Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas awards grants to nature centers, schools, educational groups and others to help fund development and maintenance of pollinator habitats using native plants, shrubs or trees on public sites in Brazoria, Galveston or Harris Counties of Texas. Priority is given to projects located in Brazoria Co., Galveston Co., and the southeast quadrant of Harris Co.

Clear Lake Chapter Board Meeting
2025-09-01 18:30 (America/Chicago)
Our Chapter Board, which includes officers and committee chairs, meets the first Monday of each month to discuss chapter business and plan future events.

Chapter board meetings are open to the public. Request Zoom meeting information at clear-lake-chapter@npsot.org.

Boerne NPSOT Chapter Meeting, Hunke Hall, 33 Herff Farm Road, 6:00-8:00
2025-09-02 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Speaker: Eddie Seidensticker

Topic: Native Grasses of the Texas Hill Country

Join us for our monthly chapter meetings. You do not need to be a member to attend. We meet the first Tuesday of each month.

Our meetings start with a social time at 6:00pm. Announcements will begin at 6:45pm, followed by the presentation. For the social time, please bring any snacks/appetizers/desserts that you would like to share.

Meeting Location: Hunke Hall, 33 Herff Farm Road, Boerne

Collin County September Meeting - Native Seed Collection & Processing Workshop
2025-09-02 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
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.

Our meetings are open to the public. This is a hybrid meeting held at the Heard Museum in McKinney and virtually via Zoom.

Location (in-person): Laughlin Hall at the Heard Museum. Please enter through the south doors of the building.

Doors and Zoom opens: 6:30 PM (for setup and connection testing)

Meeting begins: 7:00 PM, with a brief update from Chapter President Rodney Thomas, followed by Carol’s presentation.

The Zoom connection information is listed below:

Zoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/yn85nbzd

Meeting ID: 885 5459 6572

Passcode: [REDACTED]

Carol 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.

NPSOT-Houston Board Meeting
2025-09-02 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
The Houston chapter is always looking for dedicated volunteers who are passionate about the native plant mission in their city. Join our team to participate in important habitat, outreach, and planning efforts the support our mission. Anyone is welcome to attend our board meetings on zoom. We would love to have you join one of our committees and start the fun and rewarding work that goes into our various projects.

We use Slack to organize and communicate. Please email us at nphouston1@gmail.com for the slack link.

Meeting ID: 845 237 64852Passcode: [REDACTED]

Return to Houston Chapter Page

Sept. 3 Lakes & Pines Chapter Meeting - "Beneficial Critters" with Linda Timmons
2025-09-03 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)
The insects, animals, and other organisms that naturally help maintain a healthy ecosystem

Creating Monarch Habitat
2025-09-03 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Hosted by the Denton Sustainability office. Liz Moyer, Denton County Master Gardener and Native Plant Society of Texas educator, will help you plan and create a Monarch butterfly oasis in your landscape. Enjoy the beauty and awe of the spring migration, egg-laying, caterpillar development, chrysalis development and eventual flying of the new generation right in your yard. Then marvel in their return south in the fall to the wonderful buffet you will have blooming for them!

Event is free, but registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-a-monarch-habitat-tickets-1489597288589?aff=oddtdtcreator

Boerne City Campus Natural Area (BCCNA) Workday
2025-09-04 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
Join us for BCCNA workdays!

The BCCNA project involves the restoration and enhancement of the Boerne City Campus Natural Area (BCCNA). The BCCNA is comprised of 13-acres on either side of the Old No. 9 Trail, behind the library. We are working towards restoring this area to a native pollinator habitat, creating a wildlife corridor and haven within the city.

BCCNA Workdays take place on the first and third Thursdays of each month.

Our meeting place will be in the Boerne Patrick Heath Public Library parking lot near the windmill. If you don’t see us at the windmill, walk out behind the library across the creek as we’ve likely already started!

Each volunteer will be required to fill out the City of Boerne’s liability waiver the first time he or she volunteers.

Contact Jeff Schwarz at jeffschwarz27@gmail.com for more info.

Workdays at the Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country Demonstration Garden
2025-09-04 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Demonstration Garden Workday! This is a fantastic opportunity to get your hands dirty, learn new gardening techniques, and contribute to the beauty and sustainability of our community garden. The garden is located at 4831 FM 2673, Canyon Lake, TX. Contact Mickey Riviere, mr0752@gvtc.com, for details.

What to Expect:

Hands-On Learning: Gain practical experience in planting, pruning, and maintaining a variety of native plants.

Expert Guidance: Our knowledgeable gardeners will be on hand to share tips and answer your gardening questions.

Community Spirit: Meet fellow garden lovers, share stories, and enjoy the camaraderie of working together.

What to Bring:

Comfortable clothing and gardening gloves

A hat, sunscreen, and water

Your boundless enthusiasm and love for gardening!

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this workday is for everyone. Let’s come together to make our demonstration garden a thriving, beautiful space for all to enjoy.

Using Natives in Your Landscape Design
2025-09-04 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Presentation to the Heritage Gardeners of Friendswood.

Heritage Gardeners will begin their new year Thursday, September 4, at their first meeting at 9:30 am at 112 W. Spreading Oaks in Friendswood.

Speaker Patty Steinke will present Using Natives in Your Landscape Design.

Steinke is a retired San Jacinto College biology instructor. Currently she serves as the Chair of Keep Friendswood Beautiful and is an active member of the Galveston-Bay Area Texas Master Naturalists. She serves as the community outreach co-chair for the Native Plant Society of Texas Clear Lake Chapter.

The presentation will begin at 10 a.m. Any person interested in hearing about native plants is invited to attend.

A Meet and Greet begins at 9:30 am.

Heritage Gardeners are celebrating their 60th anniversary having been founded in 1966. The club was created to promote gardening in the Friendswood area as well as provide general civic improvement in the community to reflect the town’s heritage.

LocationMarie Workman Center and Briscoe Gardens112 W Spreading Oaks AveFriendswood, TX 77546

Clear Lake Chapter Plant Sale Committee Meeting
2025-09-04 14:00 (America/New_York)
Post spring plant sale meeting. Contact Chair Cheryl Barajas for information on joining the committee and/or Zoom meeting details.

Agenda

Plant pricing

Signage and labels

Organization of tables

Do we need to order yard signs?

Gently used table

Setting date for spring sale

Join Us for a special video and discussion meeting: The Importance of Native Plants
2025-09-04 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
6 PM- Meet and Greet, 6:30- 7:30 Video and Discussion at the Gary Halter Nature Center at Lick Creek Park

Sept 4, 2025 special video and discussion meeting

Mary Jo Greene - Made Greene, The Role of Texas Native Plants in School Garden Programs, North Central Chapter Meeting
2025-09-04 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
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!

Mary 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.

Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Iris & Orchid Room

3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas 76107

6:30 Socializing and snacks

7:00 Business meeting and announcements

The presentation will follow our business meeting.

This meeting is hybrid; in person with a virtual Zoom option.

Advance registration is required to receive the Zoom link: Zoom Registration
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Pines and Prairies Board Meeting
2025-09-04 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Details will be emailed to members.

Native Wildflowers of Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR – Hybrid Clear Lake Chapter Meeting
2025-09-08 18:15 (America/New_York)
6:15 Doors Open – UHCL Bayou Building, Forest Room (1430)6:40 Zoom Opens6:45 Business Meeting7:00 Guest Speaker

Join 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.

As 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.

About the Speaker

Charles 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.

In-person – Parking Pass Required

Clear 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.

Visitors: 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).

Map and Directions – The meeting will be held at UH-Clear Lake in the Forest Room (1430).

University of Houston-Clear Lake2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston, TX 77058

Online – Zoom

Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

This 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.

Hosted by the Environmental Institute of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake.

Pines and Prairies NLCP Committee Meeting
2025-09-08 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)

Lindheimer Chapter Board Meeting
2025-09-09 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
The members of the Board meet the second Tuesday of each month at the Tye Preston Memorial Library in the Founder’s Room.
