Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting

Texas Native Plants – Planting for Fall, Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting (Weatherford)- Tuesday 8/26/2025

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 […]

Austin Chapter Meeting

Austin Chapter Meeting

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 […]

North Texas Giving Day – Early Giving Starts

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 […]

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 […]

Ryan High School Rain Garden Program and Short Business Meeting – New Location: ServeDenton

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 […]

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.

NPSOT Website Committee

NPSOT Website Committee

Open to any members who help manage content on their chapter or committee website.No registration required. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 897 7771 6314Passcode: &dscT=3F

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 - […]

Butterfly Gardening

Speaker Dr. Michael Womack, Executive Director and Horticulturist at South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center Location: Agrilife Extension Office 892 Airport Road, Rockport, TX Sponsored by Aransas / San […]

Executive Committee Meeting – Sept 16

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 […]

North Texas Giving Day

Help us cultivate a greener, healthier North Texas! The Collin County Chapter of NPSOT is taking part in North Texas Giving Day on September 18. Your donation to our chapter […]

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 […]

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 […]

Austin Chapter Meeting

Austin Chapter Meeting

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

This is a hybrid online and in-person meeting, with the in-person meeting at Lakewood Clubhouse 7317 Lakewood Dr. Austin, TX 78750 This is off 360. You can also register for […]

San Antonio Chapter Meeting September 2025

September 23, 2025: Presentation by Cleveland Powell, Brad Weir, Juan Soulas
Conservation Planners at SAWS. Cultivating Water Savings with Native Plants, A Retrospective of SAWS Conservation.

Wildscapes: After Dark – September 27, 2025

Virtual Event

Discover the magic of native habitats as night falls...Join us for a day of engaging speakers, community connections, and a lush array of native plants ready to bring biodiversity to your backyard.

Native Plant Exchange, North Central Chapter Meeting

Native Plant Exchange Bring your favorite native plant to exchange for another. Some things to share with our members; name (common and scientific), conditions, location, how the plant benefits your […]

NPSOT Fall Symposium

Save the date for our Fall Symposium. More information will be coming soon.

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.

Plant Sale!

NB NPSOT Plant Sale at the Headwaters at the Comal

Williamson County Chapter Fall 2025 Native Plant Sale

See all the details, including plants we plan to have available, on our page => NPSOT-Wilco's Fall 2025 Native Plant Sale Location: Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, 3005 County Road […]

NPSOT Website Committee

NPSOT Website Committee

Open to any members who help manage content on their chapter or committee website.No registration required. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 897 7771 6314Passcode: &dscT=3F

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 […]

Fall Native Plant Sale – Open to the Public

Planting season will be here soon! Come check out what our native plant growers have to offer at the Fall Native Plant Sale at the Herff Farm Teaching Barn. Open […]

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 - […]

Executive Committee Meeting – October 21

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 […]

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 […]

Austin Chapter Meeting

Austin Chapter Meeting

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

This is a hybrid online and in-person meeting, with the in-person meeting at Lakewood Clubhouse 7317 Lakewood Dr. Austin, TX 78750 This is off 360. You can also register for […]

Q4 State Board Meeting – Nov 1

Native Plant Society of Texas State Board MeetingZoom – Virtual Meeting9 – 11:00 am (join Zoom meeting as early as 08:30 pm) This event is free and all Society members […]

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.

NPSOT Website Committee

NPSOT Website Committee

Open to any members who help manage content on their chapter or committee website.No registration required. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 897 7771 6314Passcode: &dscT=3F

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 - […]

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 […]

Executive Committee Meeting – Nov 18

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Austin Chapter Meeting

Austin Chapter Meeting

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

This is a hybrid online and in-person meeting, with the in-person meeting at Lakewood Clubhouse 7317 Lakewood Dr. Austin, TX 78750 This is off 360. You can also register for […]

Annual Holiday Party – North Central Chapter

This month will be In person only. No Zoom option is available. Games and prizes Fort Worth Botanic Gardens in the Oak Hall 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas […]

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.

NPSOT Website Committee

NPSOT Website Committee

Open to any members who help manage content on their chapter or committee website.No registration required. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 897 7771 6314Passcode: &dscT=3F

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 - […]

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 […]

Executive Committee Meeting – Dec 16

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 […]

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 […]

Austin Chapter Meeting

Austin Chapter Meeting

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

This is a hybrid online and in-person meeting, with the in-person meeting at Lakewood Clubhouse 7317 Lakewood Dr. Austin, TX 78750 This is off 360. You can also register for […]

NPSOT Website Committee

NPSOT Website Committee

Open to any members who help manage content on their chapter or committee website.No registration required. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 897 7771 6314Passcode: &dscT=3F

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 - […]

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 […]

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 […]

Austin Chapter Meeting

Austin Chapter Meeting

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

This is a hybrid online and in-person meeting, with the in-person meeting at Lakewood Clubhouse 7317 Lakewood Dr. Austin, TX 78750 This is off 360. You can also register for […]

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.

NPSOT Website Committee

NPSOT Website Committee

Open to any members who help manage content on their chapter or committee website.No registration required. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 897 7771 6314Passcode: &dscT=3F

North Central Chapter Meeting

Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Rose 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. […]

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 - […]

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 […]

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 […]

Austin Chapter Meeting

Austin Chapter Meeting

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

This is a hybrid online and in-person meeting, with the in-person meeting at Lakewood Clubhouse 7317 Lakewood Dr. Austin, TX 78750 This is off 360. You can also register for […]

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.

NPSOT Website Committee

NPSOT Website Committee

Open to any members who help manage content on their chapter or committee website.No registration required. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 897 7771 6314Passcode: &dscT=3F

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 - […]

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 […]

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 […]

Austin Chapter Meeting

Austin Chapter Meeting

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

This is a hybrid online and in-person meeting, with the in-person meeting at Lakewood Clubhouse 7317 Lakewood Dr. Austin, TX 78750 This is off 360. You can also register for […]

Boerne City Campus Natural Area (BCCNA) Workday

Boerne City Campus Natural Area (BCCNA) Workday

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 […]

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 […]

Native Plant Month

Native Plant Month

During the month of April, people and organizations across the country can celebrate native plants in April by planting native trees, shrubs, perennials, vines and grasses, planning educational events with schools and community organizations, hosting hands-on workshops, removing non-native invasive plants so native plants can thrive, and restoring areas with native habitats to allow birds, […]

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.

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 […]

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