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 […]

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 […]

Boerne NPSOT Chapter Meeting, Hunke Hall, 33 Herff Farm Road, 6:00-8:00 

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 […]

Collin County September Meeting – Native Seed Collection & Processing Workshop

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

Guidelines for Learning to Identify Common Native Grasses of Central Texas – Williamson County Chapter Meeting, September 11

Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday, September 11, 2025, when our featured topic will be Guidelines for Learning to Identify Common Native Grasses of Central Texas with Ricky Linex. 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:  Come and learn the […]

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.

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 Patricio Master Gardeners

Monthly Chapter Meeting

Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting

Ashley Landry of the Native Plant Rescue Project 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 – 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 […]

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 […]

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.

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

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.

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