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Monarch Waystation Workday – tentative

NPSOT is seeking volunteers to help during the next Monarch Waystation workday at the Hill County I-35 Rest Area on May 20 (date subject to change). The work begins at 9:00 am on the southbound side, but volunteers are free to come and go as their schedule allows. Volunteers will pick up trash, weed, and […]

Field Trip: Parks Springs Cemetery

Please join us on this walk with botanist Bill Carr through a beautiful example of a Post Oak forest that is adjacent to the Parks Springs Cemetery. Location: Parks Springs Cemetery 18415 Lockwood Rd. Manor, TX 78653 Driving directions: Take FM 969 east past I 130. Turn left on Taylor Lane; go about 4.6 miles […]

Dowell Ranch 2nd Saturday Volunteer Day Rain Date

I just wanted to give you a heads up that the regular volunteer day was planned for this Saturday, May 13. However the forecast is looking very rainy. That's great news for the property, but I won't force y'all to get out in it! The rain date for this month is Saturday May 20 from 9 […]

Guided Hike: Discover Crownridge Canyon Natural Area

Crownridge Canyon Park, 7222 Luskey Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78256, USA (map) Join the Friends of San Antonio Natural Areas as they explore the plants, wildlife, and geology of this hidden gem of the San Antonio Parks & Recreation Natural Areas. You will follow the picturesque 1.2-mile Red Oak Trail. Everyone will meet at the […]

BLC Presents: Rare Pollinator Plants of South Texas

Butterfly Learning Center, 1021 Voelcker Ln, San Antonio, TX 78248, USA (map) Join the Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy for Rare Pollinator Plants of South Texas at our Butterfly Learning Center Garden with Nicki Apostolow. Tour the Butterfly Learning Center's rare and endangered special collection. Learn about the special symbiotic relationships these special plants have with […]

Rare and Endangered Plants of Texas – May 22

Join the New Braunfels chapter on Monday, May 23rd, for a presentation by Michael Eason, botanist for SABOT and NPSOT, on the subject of "Rare and Endangered Plants of Texas."The meeting will be in-person and via Zoom. The speaker begins at 6:30 pm. To join via Zoom: If you are unable to join in person, you […]

5/23 – Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting & “Deer Resistant Plants” at 6 p.m.

Please join us for our chapter business meeting followed by an educational presentation on Deer Resistant Plants. Join us to learn more about native plant selections that the deer will skip from Ms. Terri Walker. Chapter Business meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Educational program will begin at approximately 6:30 p.m. Meeting flyer: 2023-05-23-CrossTimbersNPSOT-DeerResistant-TerriWalker Meeting […]

Recommended Trees and Proper Planting

Fredericksburg, TX — The Fredericksburg Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT)today announced its topic and speaker for its May 23 meeting. This months speaker, Robert Edmonson with […]

San Antonio Chapter Meeting

The Urban Ecology Center, 8400 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78231, USA (map) Presentation by Patsy Kuentz Wings in the Wildscape Demonstration Garden: A Story in Photos Patsy Kuentz, […]

The Joys and Benefits of Backyard Beekeeping

Chapter Meeting Join us for a talk by Aaron Word on “The Joys and Benefits of Backyard Beekeeping.”  Aaron is the spouse of member Annie Word, who just completed the Level 1 course of the […]

Kathleen Scott on Central Texas Gardener

Kathleen and Denny Scott’s new house came with deer and HOA rules for a percentage of lawn. To plant habitat for pollinators, hummingbirds and song birds, they ringed the yard with native trees and plants, including host plants for butterflies. In the unfenced front yard, they chose plants that resist browsing deer (mostly!).

NLCP Level 1 Class – Introduction to Native Landscapes

Summary Learn about the benefits of native plants, desirable plants for your area and design considerations for your landscape. NLCP is a state-wide program, but classes focus on the characteristics […]

Bracken Cave Field Trip

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The Fibonacci Sequence in Nature and Native Plants – June 12

Monday, June 12 — Clear Lake Chapter Meeting — This presentation will explain the origins of the Fibonacci sequence, which can be found in our everyday experiences, and inspire viewers to have a greater appreciation for geometry, nature, and native plants.

Website Committee

Open to any members who help manage content on their chapter or committee website.No registration required. To start Zoom meeting, click here. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 883 1830 5023Passcode: […]

NPSOT Executive Board Meeting

Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) Executive Board 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: June – Bylaws Revision

Host: Kim Conrow, Governing Documents Revision Chair When: Thursday, June 15, 2023 (Third Thursday) 12 - 1 pm Zoom Registration Link: https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwodeispzwjGNSntybMQC_dqf66yLLRwOVn The June 15 Chapter Leader Forum is open […]

Caring for Monarchs in Your Yard – Trinity Forks

Pretty much everyone loves Monarch butterflies, but did you know they are designated a threatened species, meaning action is needed to protect them from going extinct?

Sponsored by the Wise County Horticultural Club, Wise County Fairgrounds, Women's Building, 3101 FM 51, Decatur

Communications Team Info Session

The Communications Committee is looking to fill key volunteer roles. Join the VP of Communication for this information session to learn more!