Collin County May Meeting – North Texas Pollinators

***Added Carol's handout on Pollinator Plants*** Join us for our May 6th chapter program, a hybrid meeting and joint presentation hosted at the John and Judy Gay Library in McKinney and virtually via Zoom. This event is also part of McKinney’s Green Seminars and features Carol Clark as our presenter, speaking on "North Texas Pollinators".. […]

Insects to Watch For and How to Report Them – Williamson County Chapter Meeting, May 8

Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday, May 8, 2025, when our featured topic will be “Insects to Watch For and How to Report Them” with Wizzie Brown. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting. Please note: this month’s presentation will NOT be recorded […]

Field Trip: Spring Creek Parkway

This park on the terraced floodplains of the San Jacinto River has a rich fluvial deposition history leading to a myriad of soil types and hydrologic conditions present.

Second Saturday Workday, 9:00am – Noon

Cibolo Nature Center Demonstration Gardens Please bring gloves, hat, water, sun and insect protection, and your favorite gardening tools. Contact Veronica Hawk, veronica.hawk@gmail.com for more info.

Invasive Plant Pull at Lick Creek Park

Join us at Lick Creek Park from 9 a.m.-noon to remove invasive plants, helping preserve the park’s unique ecosystems and demonstration gardens.

Spring Social

Date: Monday, May 12th; Start time 5:30 pm. Plan to eat at 6:15 pm. Welcome to come as early as 5 pm if you want to beat the NB traffic. 928 Schumanns Beach Road New Braunfels. Family-friendly, bring the kids/grandkids. Several play areas for kids. All welcome!ADA accessible. Please indicate on sign/up reservation if you […]

Pines and Prairies NLCP Committee Meeting

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 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 […]

Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture Demonstration Garden Workday

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 […]

Chapter Leader Forum

Chapter 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!  Topic, event information, and registration link will be posted when available.

Pines and Prairies Chapter Meeting

Take the Level 1 Native Landscape Certification Program in 3 sessions plus a plant walk! Attend the Pines and Prairies Chapter Meetings on March 20, April 17, and May 15 and participate in the plant walk at Mercer Botanical Gardens on May 24 to qualify. More details will be posted as they become available. In […]

Pines and Prairies Chapter Meeting

Take the Level 1 Native Landscape Certification Program in 3 sessions plus a plant walk! Attend the Pines and Prairies Chapter Meetings on March 20, April 17, and May 15 and participate in the plant walk at Mercer Botanical Gardens on May 24 to qualify. More details will be posted as they become available. In Person: Sam Houston State University – The Woodlands at […]

Beaumont Chapter Meeting

Beaumont Chapter Meeting

Tyrell Park 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive, Beaumont, Texas

Join us for our monthly chapter meetings. You do not need to be a member to attend. We meet the 3rd Monday of each month. Meeting Location: Tyrrell Park - 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive, Beaumont, TX 77705 We meet in the Binks Horticultural Center in the Beaumont Botanical Gardens area of the park.

Monthly Chapter Meeting

Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting

Location: Tye Preston Memorial Library, 16311 S. Access Road, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133. Social time 5:30 p.m., business meeting 5:40 p.m., Plant-of-the-Month 5:50 p.m., hour-long program 6:20 p.m. All presentations are available via Zoom and are recorded for our Youtube channel.

Executive Committee Meeting – May 20

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.

Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture Demonstration Garden Workday

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 […]

Botany Skills for Plant Identification and Short Business Meeting

This entry level presentation is designed to show you where to start to really “see” the pieces ofplants. Carol Clark describes the details that set plants apart from each other. Learn to describethese plant parts and enable your use of botanical keys. The presentation uses a combination ofphotos and hands-on lessons with fresh plant samples. […]

NPSOT Boerne 25th Anniversary Celebration

The Boerne Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) is thrilled to announce a special event to celebrate its 25th anniversary, to be held on Friday, May 23, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Patrick Heath Public Library in Boerne. This milestone celebration will feature a variety of activities designed […]

Pines and Prairies Plant Walk

Take the Level 1 Native Landscape Certification Program in 3 sessions plus a plant walk! Attend the Pines and Prairies Chapter Meetings on March 20, April 17, and May 15 and participate in the plant walk at Mercer Botanical Gardens on May 24 to qualify. All members are welcome to attend the plant walk at Mercer Botanic Gardens on May 24. Fellowship with […]

Prairie Rose Chapter Meeting

Prairie Rose Chapter Meeting

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.

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 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 […]

Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting

Learn about the award winning Lingleville ISD PTO Outdoor Learning Program, Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting (Weatherford) – Tuesday 5/27/2025

Come Learn about the Lingleville ISD PTO Outdoor Learning Program presented by Doris Hasten. Doris will bring us up-to date on their Outdoor Program which won the Native Star Award is for a specific act of conservation or public service in the field of Texas native plants. The award goes to the Lingleville ISD PTO […]

Austin Chapter Meeting

Austin Chapter Meeting – Bringing Monarchs Back to the Reilly School Gardens – May 27

Speaker: Julia Weatherby Monarch butterflies are losing important food and habitat leading their populations to decline. The Native Plant Society of Texas awards grants to schools, nature centers and other gardens. These grants fund spring and fall blooming native plants and native milkweed for our Monarchs to survive and successfully migrate through Texas. This presentation […]

The Beauty of Native Grasses, Fredericksburg Chapter meeting – May 27

 Move over Hill Country Wildflowers! Hill Country native grasses are not only beautiful too, but important! Gillespie County Horticulture Extension Agent Elizabeth McMahon will go over what exactly makes a native grass “beautiful,” provides examples of “beautiful” grasses in the Texas Hill Country, and reminds us how native grasses are just as important as wildflowers. That […]

Free

Collin County June Meeting – Aquatic Plants of Texas

Join us for our June 3rd chapter program, either in person at the Heard Museum in McKinney or virtually via Zoom. Our speaker will Ryan O'Hanlon, presenting on "Aquatic Plants of Texas". Please note: There will be no video recording available on our YouTube channel of the June meeting. Note: Attached is the list of […]

Workdays at the Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country Demonstration Garden

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 […]

Pines and Prairies NLCP Committee Meeting

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 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 […]

Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture Demonstration Garden Workday

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 […]

Mycology 101 for Gardeners & Growers – Williamson County Chapter Meeting, June 12

Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday, June 12, 2025, when our featured topic will be Mycology 101 for Gardeners & Growers with Angel Schatz.  Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting.  About our topic:  Join Central Texas Mycology for a talk to learn the basics of mycology and […]

Second Saturday Workday at Cibolo Nature Center Demonstration Gardens

Generally every second Saturday of the month from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm is our monthly workday in the demonstration gardens at the Cibolo Nature Center. Typical activities include planting, weeding, nurturing, mulching, caging, etc. Bring your favorite garden tools, gloves, sun and insect protection, and water to drink. Learn planting techniques from an experienced […]

Beaumont Chapter Meeting

Beaumont Chapter Meeting

Tyrell Park 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive, Beaumont, Texas

Join us for our monthly chapter meetings. You do not need to be a member to attend. We meet the 3rd Monday of each month. Meeting Location: Tyrrell Park - 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive, Beaumont, TX 77705 We meet in the Binks Horticultural Center in the Beaumont Botanical Gardens area of the park.

Monthly Chapter Meeting

Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting

Monica Maeckle, Texas Butterfly Ranch "Plants With a Purpose" You have space in your garden and are pondering what to plant. Something attractive, for sure—greenery and flowers, some edibles, perhaps? Maybe a forb or bush that serves wildlife and attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Space is at a premium—what should you plant? Location: Tye Preston […]

Executive Committee Meeting – June 17

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.

Chapter Leader Forum – Getting started with Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP) classes

Please join us as our NLCP Coordinator, Linda Foss, and Host Chapter NLCP Coordinators discuss our Native Landscape Certification Program classes and the benefits to your community and chapter. Presenter: Linda Foss and Host Chapter NLCP Coordinators When: Thursday, June 19, 2025 (Third Thursday) 12 - 1 pm Zoom Registration Link: https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/-ZHJOk6XTwOrSW8N7cyDwA Topic, event information, and registration link will be posted […]

Prairie Rose Chapter Meeting

Prairie Rose Chapter Meeting

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.

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 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 […]

Austin Chapter Meeting

Austin Chapter Meeting – Ways to get involved with native plants and NPSOT

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

We will discuss all the ways you can be involved in using and advocating for native plants. We'll also discuss opportunities to be involved with our local NPSSOT chapter, including plant sales, NLCP classes, leadership, social media, and more. This is a hybrid online and in-person meeting, with the in-person meeting at Lakewood Clubhouse 7317 […]

Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture Demonstration Garden Workday

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 […]

Native Prairie Association’s Niche

Educational Program and Short Business Meeting. Native Prairie Association Niche presented by JoAnn Collins, Board Member, Native Prairie Association of Texas (NPAT). Native Prairies Association Board Member, JoAnn Collins will fill you in on the exciting new developments on the Texas native prairie front! JoAnn plans to discuss the unique traits that Native Prairies Association […]

Go Native: Natives for Your Landscape

Joan Miller, a former president of NPSOT-SA and Drake White of The Nectar Bar, will share their extensive knowledge of all things related to native plants at Phil Hardberger Park.

Workdays at the Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country Demonstration Garden

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 […]

Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture Demonstration Garden Workday

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 […]

LOCATION CHANGE – Annual Meeting and Native Texas Plants Database Overview/Demonstration – Williamson County Chapter Meeting, July 10

Updated July 7, 2025. NEWS! Due to the severe rains in Central Texas, the July 10 in-person location will be the Georgetown Public Library, 2nd floor. A water main break and road closures are affecting the previously announced location which was the Georgetown Parks & Rec Admin Building. ---- Join NPSOT-Williamson County Thursday, July 10, 2025, for […]

Second Saturday Workday at Cibolo Nature Center Demonstration Gardens

Generally every second Saturday of the month from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm is our monthly workday in the demonstration gardens at the Cibolo Nature Center. Typical activities include planting, weeding, nurturing, mulching, caging, etc. Bring your favorite garden tools, gloves, sun and insect protection, and water to drink. Learn planting techniques from an experienced […]

Pines and Prairies NLCP Committee Meeting

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 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 […]

Monthly Chapter Meeting

Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting

Location: Tye Preston Memorial Library, 16311 S. Access Road, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133. Social time 5:30 p.m., business meeting 5:40 p.m., Plant-of-the-Month 5:50 p.m., hour-long program 6:20 p.m. All presentations are available via Zoom and are recorded for our Youtube channel.

Comal Conservation Indoor Picnic and Texas Nature Film Screening

This is a family friendly indoor picnic and Texas nature docuseries (5 short films) viewing. From the folks that brought you 'Deep In The Heart,' come join us and learn about our Texas State Parks, efforts to conserve bats, redfish, bears, and ocelots. McKenna Events Center - 801 W. San Antonio St. New Braunfels, TX […]

Free

Executive Committee Meeting – July 15

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.

Chapter Leader Forum: Introducing Slack, Our New Workspace Platform

Chapter 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!  July Topic: Using Slack, Our New Workspace Platform Description:  This Chapter Leader Forum will provide an overview of the cloud-based communications platform, "Slack", which is […]

Bees! How We Can Help Them – July 17

Colin McKenzie will discuss a history of bees and their role in our ecosystem, as well as their life histories, taxonomic relationships, ecology, and anatomy.

Beaumont Chapter Meeting

Beaumont Chapter Meeting

Tyrell Park 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive, Beaumont, Texas

Join us for our monthly chapter meetings. You do not need to be a member to attend. We meet the 3rd Monday of each month. Meeting Location: Tyrrell Park - 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive, Beaumont, TX 77705 We meet in the Binks Horticultural Center in the Beaumont Botanical Gardens area of the park.

Be Prepared for the Next Wildfire with Fire-Resistant Landscaping

A spark can quickly become a wildfire like it did during the Crabapple fire that burned nearly 10,000 acres and destroyed nine residences and several other buildings. Are you ready for the next fire? A fire could strike at any moment and with the right conditions threaten your home regardless if you live on acreage […]

Fredericksburg July 22: Fire Wise Landscaping – Be Prepared!

A spark can quickly become a wildfire like it did during the Crabapple fire north of Fredericksburg that burned nearly 10,000 acres and destroyed nine residences and several other buildings. Are you ready for the next fire? A fire could strike at any moment and with the right conditions threaten your home regardless if you […]

Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture Demonstration Garden Workday

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 […]

The Nature Conservancy: Our Goals for 2030

Nature Conservancy's Goals and short business meeting. 6:30pm – Social time7:00pm – Zoom opens and meeting begins Courtney Mayden, Associate Director of Development at The Nature Conservancy will present an informative program about the Nature Conservancy's 2030 goals of supporting biodiversity, reducing climate change, protecting more land and water, and providing more food to our […]

Prairie Rose Chapter Meeting

Prairie Rose Chapter Meeting

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.

Chapter Meeting – Rain gardens

Shannon founded Ecosystem Regeneration Artisans (ERA) Landscaping to unite talented land stewards on projects that realize the vision of creating healthy ecological communities. From residential rainscapes at individual homes, to improving water management and native plant diversity for HOAs, to wildlife management plan implementation on large-acreage ranches, Shannon and her team create projects focused on […]

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 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 […]

Q3 State Board Meeting – Aug 2

Native Plant Society of Texas State Board MeetingZoom – Virtual Meeting1 – 3 pm (join Zoom meeting as early as 12:30 pm) This 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. Register to attend the meeting: Registration link […]

Collin County August Meeting – Land Stewardship for Birds

Please join us on Tuesday August 5th for our chapter program on "Land Stewardship for Birds and the Importance of Native Plant Communities". You can attend either in person at the Heard Museum in McKinney or virtually via Zoom. Our speaker, Rufus Stephens, will be discussing how diverse and healthy native plant communities are the cornerstone of healthy wildlife […]

May NPSOT-Houston Board Meeting

NPSOT-Houston Board Meeting

We are always looking for dedicated volunteers who are passionate about the native plant mission. Anyone is welcome to attend our board meetings on zoom for the fun and rewarding work that goes into our various projects.

Workdays at the Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country Demonstration Garden

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 […]

Heather Bass, Tarrant Regional Water District, Gardening for Stormwater, Rain Gardens and Beyond, North Central Chapter Meeting

Do you have drainage or flooding issues with your yard? If so, gardening for stormwater may be the solution for you! It’s not only eye-pleasing, but it also provides a great deal of benefits beyond stormwater control.  Learn about:  Heather Bass is a Water Conservation Supervisor at Tarrant Regional Water District in Fort Worth. She […]

Second Saturday Workday at Cibolo Nature Center Demonstration Gardens

Generally every second Saturday of the month from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm is our monthly workday in the demonstration gardens at the Cibolo Nature Center. Typical activities include planting, weeding, nurturing, mulching, caging, etc. Bring your favorite garden tools, gloves, sun and insect protection, and water to drink. Learn planting techniques from an experienced […]

Pines and Prairies NLCP Committee Meeting

Pines and Prairies NLCP Committee Meeting

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 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 […]

Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture Demonstration Garden Workday

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 […]

Beaumont Chapter Meeting

Beaumont Chapter Meeting

Tyrell Park 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive, Beaumont, Texas

Join us for our monthly chapter meetings. You do not need to be a member to attend. We meet the 3rd Monday of each month. Meeting Location: Tyrrell Park - 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive, Beaumont, TX 77705 We meet in the Binks Horticultural Center in the Beaumont Botanical Gardens area of the park.

Native Plants to Attract Hummingbirds

Speaker Kimberly Juarez. Tejas Prairie Location: Agrilife Extension Office 892 Airport Road, Rockport, TX Sponsored by Aransas / San Patricio Master Gardeners

Monthly Chapter Meeting

Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting

Haeley Giambalvo, Chair of the Society’s State Committee on Native Plants in Schools 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.

Executive Committee Meeting – August 19

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.

Chapter Leader Forum: Chapter Donations and Grants

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.) Chapter Liaison Meade LeBlanc will lead the discussion. Cheryl Folkes will talk about the pollinator grant program and donation program in use […]

What One Million Rain Gardens Could Do for Houston – August 21

In Northeast Houston, rain gardens are empowering communities to reimagine flood control, restoring native ecology while challenging environmental inequities. These grassroots green infrastructure projects are reshaping the landscape—and the narrative—one resilient basin at a time.

Ethnobotany (Bring extra water due to heat)

Josie Gonzales, a Certified Interpretive Guide and Texas Master Naturalist, will share how people of a particular culture and region make use of native plants.

Prairie Rose Chapter Meeting

Prairie Rose Chapter Meeting

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.

Chapter Meeting – The Vital Roles of Trees and How to Care For Them

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 […]

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 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 […]

About the Region

Fall Symposium 2025 Logo - Teach for the Future

Salado, the location of our Fall 2025 Symposium, lies at the intersection of two ecoregions: the Edwards Plateau (Limestone Cut Plain) and Blackland Prairie (Northern Blackland Prairie).

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 fall Symposium host chapter, the Tonkawa Chapter, includes both of these ecoregions.

Source: Wildflowers of Texas by Michael Eason