BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Native Plant Society of Texas - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.npsot.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Native Plant Society of Texas REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T090000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143053 CREATED:20250601T143944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T150813Z UID:10005209-1749286800-1749286800@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Field Trip: Guided Tour at Heron Park DESCRIPTION:Join us for a park tour led by Texas Master Naturalist Derek Sanford and enjoy light summer refreshments along the way. \n\n\n\nSubmit a completed Clear Lake Chapter NPSOT Liability and Photo Release to register. \n\n\n\n\n\nLocationHeron Park (Google Maps)Corner of W Bayou and S Country ClubShoreacres\, TX 77571 URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/field-trip-heron-park/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Garden Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/clc-heron-park-field-trip.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T181500 DTSTAMP:20260403T143053 CREATED:20250531T003303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T005220Z UID:10005206-1749492900-1749492900@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Hold the Phone! Tips for Photographing Native Plants and Wildlife with Your Smartphone – Hybrid Clear Lake Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:6:15 Doors Open – UHCL Bayou Building6:40 Zoom Opens6:45 Business Meeting6:55 Plant of the Month7:00 Guest Speaker \n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\nIn the age of smartphones\, our phones often double as our primary cameras—especially while doing activities for which carrying a camera is inconvenient. In this presentation\, Lauren Simpson shares tips for using a smartphone to take clear\, beautiful\, and impactful photos of native plants and their wildlife visitors. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\nSince early 2015\, and in her individual capacity\, Lauren Simpson has transformed her family’s home gardens into a wildlife-friendly habitat\, currently a Certified Wildlife Habitat\, Monarch Waystation\, Certified Monarch Garden\, and Certified Butterfly Garden. She promotes insect conservation and habitat gardening through presentations\, events\, interviews\, and articles\, as well as through a website and Instagram and Facebook communities under the appellation “St. Julian’s Crossing Wildlife Habitat”—the name adopted for her family’s Monarch Waystation. Ms. Simpson is a member of local chapters of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT)\, Native Prairies Association of Texas\, and North American Butterfly Association. She has also received Level 1 and Level 2 certifications through the NPSOT Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP)\, has attended the “Monarch Conservation Workshop: Train the Trainer” training\, and formerly served as member and chair of the NPSOT subcommittee for the NLCP Advocacy companion class. \n\n\n\nIndependent of her naturalist activities\, Lauren Simpson is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Houston Law Center\, teaching Lawyering Skills and Strategies. She is a spring 2016 recipient of the University of Houston Teaching Excellence Award (Instructor/Clinical category); one of three 2018 AALS Teachers of the Year selected by the Law Center; and the 2017\, 2018\, 2019 (co-recipient)\, 2021\, 2022\, 2023\, and 2025 Student Bar Association Professor of the Year for Law Center faculty teaching in the part-time program. In Spring 2023\, the University of Houston conferred a Group Teaching Excellence Award on the faculty in her Lawyering Skills and Strategies group. \n\n\n\nIn-person – Parking Pass Required\n\n\n\nIf you have a pass\, don’t forget it – you will not get another one if you picked one up previously. DO NOT park in faculty/staff parking (enforced 24/7). \n\n\n\nMap and Directions – The meeting will be held at UH-Clear Lake. \n\n\n\nUniversity of Houston-Clear Lake2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston\, TX 77058 \n\n\n\nOnline – Zoom\n\n\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nHosted by the Environmental Institute of Houston\, University of Houston-Clear Lake. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/hold-the-phone-tips-for-photographing-native-plants-and-wildlife-with-your-smartphone-hybrid-clear-lake-chapter-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/clc-featured-image-jun-2025.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143053 CREATED:20240108T175104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T175105Z UID:10002352-1749495600-1749499200@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Pines and Prairies NLCP Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Dear NLCP Committee Members\,  \n\n\n\nThis 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: \n\n\n\n https://npsot-org.zoom.us/j/87628189964?pwd=NUdBV3ZTSzFVMjJjTnpycjlQTGRJQT09.  \n\n\n\nWe’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.  \n\n\n\nSee you Monday! \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nJay Gowen\, NLCP Chair\, Pines and Prairies Chapter\, 832-513-5785 (cell) URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/pines-and-prairies-nlcp-committee-meeting/2025-06-09/ CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143053 CREATED:20241217T141000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T011929Z UID:10003764-1749546000-1749553200@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Habitat Workday @ EIH DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\nNo experience necessary—we’ll show you what goes and what stays\n\n\n\nBring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)\n\n\n\nDon’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle\, hat\, and sunscreen!\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers must be 18 or older to participate in EIH’s workdays unless prior arrangements have been made. \n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nLocationEnvironmental Institute of Houston (Click link for Google Map)University of Houston-Clear LakeNorth Office Annex (NOA) 1 Building2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston\, TX 77058 URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/habitat-workday-eih-4/2025-06-10/ CATEGORIES:Workday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/clc-featured-image-hwd-jpg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143053 CREATED:20241011T195558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T161459Z UID:10004075-1749547800-1749556800@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Lindheimer Chapter Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:The members of the Board meet the second Tuesday of each month at the Tye Preston Memorial Library in the Founder’s Room. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lindheimer-chapter-board-meeting/2025-06-10/ CATEGORIES:Board Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Board-Meeting-flyer-png.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143053 CREATED:20230905T041714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T042216Z UID:10002067-1749582000-1749585600@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:NPSOT Website Committee DESCRIPTION:Open to any members who help manage content on their chapter or committee website.No registration required. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 897 7771 6314Passcode: &dscT=3F URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/npsot-website-committee-4/2025-06-10/ CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143053 CREATED:20250215T202915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T203238Z UID:10004734-1749636000-1749641400@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture Demonstration Garden Workday DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nHands-On Learning: Gain practical experience in planting\, pruning\, and maintaining a variety of plants.\n\n\n\nExpert Guidance: Our knowledgeable garden coordinators will be on hand to share tips and answer your gardening questions.\n\n\n\nCommunity Spirit: Meet fellow garden lovers\, share stories\, and enjoy the camaraderie of working together.\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\n\n\n\nComfortable clothing and gardening gloves\n\n\n\nA hat\, water\, pest repellent\, and sunscreen\n\n\n\nYour enthusiasm and love for gardening!\n\n\n\nCommon gardening tools\, such as pruners\, weeders\, and the like. Whatever you use in your garden\, as tools will not be provided.\n\n\n\n\nWhether 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. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/museum-of-texas-handmade-furniture-demonstration-garden-workday/2025-06-11/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Museum-of-TX-handmade-furniture-2.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143053 CREATED:20250520T234149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T234150Z UID:10005202-1749754800-1749760200@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Mycology 101 for Gardeners & Growers – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, June 12 DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nAbout our topic:  Join Central Texas Mycology for a talk to learn the basics of mycology and how fungi is entangled in all parts of our life. We will cover some basics on mycology\, how fungi benefits our entire ecosystem\, plants and our health. Angel will be bringing mushroom grow blocks to upcycle for everyone in attendance (in-person). Learn how to use them here. And check out the bilingual resources at this link\, provided by our speaker. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Angel Schatz radiates passion for understanding the ecosystem of central Texas and making mycology education accessible to anyone who shares interest. Formerly an experience designer and animator in the tech world\, she hopes to inspire more people dial into the wood-wide-web. \n\n\n\nNOTE: this month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd Floor\, 402 W 8th St\, Georgetown\, Texas 78626.  Come early (6:30 PM) for expert advice\, to check out the seed swap board\, or just to visit. \n\n\n\n==> To attend via Zoom\, register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/FUhQTaCmQSGtcZCYjqsG4g#/registration \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/mycology-101-for-gardeners-growers-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-june-12/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143053 CREATED:20250622T190932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T190934Z UID:10005359-1749891600-1749902400@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Second Saturday Workday at Cibolo Nature Center Demonstration Gardens DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nBring your favorite garden tools\, gloves\, sun and insect protection\, and water to drink. \n\n\n\nLearn planting techniques from an experienced native gardeners. Learn to identify native plants\, the environmental niches they normally occupy\, their use by wildlife\, and their placement in landscapes to provide a pleasing vista. Help maintain our two demonstration gardens so we can continue to educate and promote native plants to our Hill Country friends! \n\n\n\nAlso\, note that this “Second Saturday Workday” is approved as a Master Naturalist Volunteer Activity. \n\n\n\nWe maintain two demonstration gardens at the Cibolo Nature Center. \n\n\n\nThe first demonstration garden is located by the main parking lot area\, and includes the central island and raised beds bordering the parking area. This garden is also where we teach students how to identify plants in the Native Landscape Certification Program classes. \n\n\n\nThe second demonstration garden at the Cibolo Nature Center is referred to as Bill’s Garden\, in honor of Chapter founder and garden designer\, Bill Ward.  It is located in the shaded area between the Auditorium and Administrative buildings at the Cibolo Nature Center. \n\n\n\nJoin the fun loving group that helps the CNC and NPSOT demonstrate the use of native plants in gardens! \n\n\n\nFor more information contact Veronica Hawk at veronica.hawk@gmail.com. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/second-saturday-workday-at-cibolo-nature-center-demonstration-gardens/2025-06-14/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143053 CREATED:20240119T165046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T165226Z UID:10002627-1750096800-1750104000@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Beaumont Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nMeeting Location: Tyrrell Park – 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, TX 77705 \n\n\n\nWe meet in the Binks Horticultural Center in the Beaumont Botanical Gardens area of the park. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/beaumont-chapter-meeting/2025-06-16/ LOCATION:Tyrell Park\, 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, Texas\, 77705 CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143053 CREATED:20250609T234610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T234612Z UID:10005214-1750098600-1750105800@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:NPSOT Dallas Monday\, June 16th Chapter Meeting\, with Cindy McInturff - Texas Natives for the Shade DESCRIPTION:This month’s speaker\, Cindy McInturff will dive into the lesser-known world of Texas native plants that thrive in the shade. This isn’t just an encyclopedic overview—though you’ll definitely leave knowing more than you came in with. It’s an interactive get-together. You are encouraged to bring your own stories\, experiences\, and insights to the table. Let’s learn from each other\, share what’s worked (and what hasn’t)\, and grow a deeper appreciation for the resilient and often overlooked plants that call Texas home.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nZOOM our monthly meetings at:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83725236133?pwd=MnRoZlRWMEd4ZENkaXdjalpkRFFIdz09If needed\, use: Meeting ID: 837 2523 6133 / Passcode: 882399a* URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/npsot-dallas-monday-june-16th-chapter-meeting-with-cindy-mcinturff-texas-natives-for-the-shade/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Native-Plant-Signage.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143053 CREATED:20241217T141000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T011929Z UID:10003765-1750150800-1750158000@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Habitat Workday @ EIH DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\nNo experience necessary—we’ll show you what goes and what stays\n\n\n\nBring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)\n\n\n\nDon’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle\, hat\, and sunscreen!\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers must be 18 or older to participate in EIH’s workdays unless prior arrangements have been made. \n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nLocationEnvironmental Institute of Houston (Click link for Google Map)University of Houston-Clear LakeNorth Office Annex (NOA) 1 Building2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston\, TX 77058 URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/habitat-workday-eih-4/2025-06-17/ CATEGORIES:Workday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/clc-featured-image-hwd-jpg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143053 CREATED:20250311T203131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T203132Z UID:10005136-1750168800-1750176000@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Fredericksburg Board of Directors plans for upcoming events. DESCRIPTION:Plans for upcoming events and membership involvement is the focus for the March meeting of the Board of Directors. Included will be the dates for the Fall Plant Sale as well as the progress for the Spring sale. Field Trip plans. Members are invited. Ask a current board member for location. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/fredericksburg-board-of-directors-plans-for-upcoming-events/2025-06-17/ CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Business Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143053 CREATED:20250602T192939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T192940Z UID:10003813-1750181400-1750186800@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Monica Maeckle\, Texas Butterfly Ranch \n\n\n\n“Plants With a Purpose” \n\n\n\n\n\nYou 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? \n\n\n\nLocation: 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. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lindheimer-chapter-monthly-meeting-3/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/featured-Maeckle_Plants-with-Purpose-Cover_FINAL-1-1-2-1200x893-1.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143053 CREATED:20250109T185121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T173326Z UID:10004588-1750186800-1750194000@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting – June 17 DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-june-11/ CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143053 CREATED:20250622T183121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T183122Z UID:10005298-1750323600-1750332600@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Boerne City Campus Natural Area (BCCNA) Workday DESCRIPTION:Join us for BCCNA workdays! \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nBCCNA Workdays take place on the first and third Thursdays of each month. \n\n\n\nOur 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!  \n\n\n\nEach volunteer will be required to fill out the City of Boerne’s liability waiver the first time he or she volunteers. \n\n\n\nContact Jeff Schwarz at jeffschwarz27@gmail.com for more info. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/boerne-city-campus-natural-area-bccna-workday-4/2025-06-19/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143053 CREATED:20250203T041145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T022014Z UID:10004678-1750334400-1750338000@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Chapter Leader Forum - Getting started with Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP) classes DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\nBenefits to your chapter.\n\n\n\nGetting started – creating your ecoregion specific plant lists.\n\n\n\nFinding venues and plant walk sites – nature centers\, parks\, museums\, libraries.\n\n\n\nAdapting the statewide program to your ecoregion.\n\n\n\nInstructors\, plant walk leaders and volunteers.\n\n\n\nZoom as an option for online presentations.\n\n\n\nRegistration\, testing\, and record keeping maintained by the NLCP Coordinator.\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: \n\n\n\nLinda Foss and Host Chapter NLCP Coordinators \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, June 19\, 2025 (Third Thursday) 12 – 1 pm \n\n\n\nZoom Registration Link: \n\n\n\nhttps://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/-ZHJOk6XTwOrSW8N7cyDwA \n\n\n\nTopic\, event information\, and registration link will be posted when available. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-leader-forum-13/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Leader Forum,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143053 CREATED:20250608T235810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T220051Z UID:10004627-1750359600-1750363200@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Pines and Prairies Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Chapter Meeting 7pm – ZOOM ONLY (check email for link) \n\n\n\n\n\nTopic: Garden Story Time! \n\n\n\nAll members are invited to share current pictures of their garden and seek advice from the members! You can send 2 or 3 photos ahead of time to PinesandPrairiesNPSOT@gmail.com! URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/pines-and-prairies-chapter-meeting-14/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Pines-Prairies-Chapter-of-Native-Plant-Society-of-Texas-invites-you.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143053 CREATED:20250617T203858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T001720Z UID:10004709-1750359600-1750363200@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Endangered Species Act: Plant Protection and Beyond - June 19 DESCRIPTION:June’s talk will focus on the basics of the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) law\, emphasizing the protections the ESA scheme can offer plants. The ESA is often considered one of the most efficient legal tools we currently have for conservation and has both a fascinating cultural and legal history. Topics will include the ESA’s history\, the administrative process for the ESA\, and current happenings in the ESA field. \n\n\n\nThis talk will be given by Alex Keiser and Elizabeth Hidalgo\, who help out with our chapter’s newsletter and Instagram\, respectively. Alex and Elizabeth are both practicing environmental attorneys and lovers of the flora and fauna of the Coastal South. \n\n\n\nOur monthly chapter meetings are held on every 3rd Thursday\, January – November. Our meetings are free and open to the public thanks to our members and sponsors. \n\n\n\nThe presentation will start at 7:00 pm\, but come at 6:45 pm for a meet and greet with snacks. \n\n\n\nHouston Arboretum and Nature Center \n\n\n\n610 Entrance (preferred)120 W Loop N FwyHouston\, TX 77024 \n\n\n\nWoodway Entrance4501 Woodway DriveHouston\, TX 77024 \n\n\n\nMeetings will also be live-streamed and recorded for later viewing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Houston Chapter Page URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/__trashed-3/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143053 CREATED:20250507T022106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T022108Z UID:10005191-1750496400-1750503600@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Lake Mineral Wells State Park Pollinator Garden Work Day\, Volunteer Opportunity\, Cross Timbers Chapter\, Mineral Wells\, Saturday\, 6/21/2025 at 9 a.m. DESCRIPTION:🌿 Calling All Native Plant Enthusiasts! 🌿  Be a Pollinator Protector! 🐝🌸 \n\n\n\nJoin us for a morning of volunteer magic at Lake Mineral Wells State Park. 🌼✨ \n\n\n\nYou can help maintain the pollinator garden at Lake Mineral Wells State Park! 🌼🦋 This wonderful community effort supports our local ecosystems and provides habitat to facilitate the important work of pollinators. This garden provides educational information to visitors and is utilized by the park staff to explain the importance of native plants and their benefits. \n\n\n\nHere are some suggestions on clothing and what to bring: \n\n\n\n\nWork Clothing: Wear comfortable work clothing appropriate for the weather. Layers are great for adjusting to changing conditions.\n\n\n\nGloves: If you have gardening gloves\, bring them along. They’ll protect your hands while working with plants and soil.\n\n\n\nGardening Tools: If you own any gardening tools\, such as nippers\, shovels\, spades\, pitchforks\, or wheelbarrows\, feel free to bring them. Buckets and brooms are also useful. These tools can be incredibly helpful for various tasks.\n\n\n\nWater: Stay hydrated! Bring a water bottle to keep yourself refreshed during the work.\n\n\n\nHat:  A hat with a wide brim provides shade for your face\, neck\, and ears\, protecting you from direct sunlight. It helps prevent sunburn and reduces the risk of skin damage caused by UV radiation.  In case of cooler weather\, wear a hat to keep warm.\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Details: \n\n\n\n\nIf the temperature is below 40°F or if it’s raining\, the workday will be canceled. \n\n\n\nFor any specific questions or further information\, you can reach out to Cindy Crump at cindyleecrump@gmail.com or Vicki Brooks at vicki.brooks@icloud.com\n\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\n\nLake Mineral Wells State Park\, 100 Park Road 71\, Mineral Wells\, Texas.\n\n\n\nBefore entering the park gates\, take a left into the administration building parking lot.\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Point: \n\n\n\n\nMeet at the garden located near the administration building entrance (before paying at the gate).\n\n\n\n\nLet’s come together and contribute to the beauty and health of our local environment! 🌿🌸 \n\n\n\nVolunteer hours count towards Texas Master Naturalist and Texas Master Gardeners. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lake-mineral-wells-state-park-pollinator-garden-work-day-volunteer-opportunity-cross-timbers-chapter-mineral-wells-saturday-6-21-2025-at-9-a-m/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Lake-Mineral-Wells.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143053 CREATED:20250311T025622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T025624Z UID:10005075-1750701600-1750705200@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Prairie Rose Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/prairie-rose-chapter-meeting/2025-06-23/ LOCATION:Somervell County Citizens Center\, 209 SW Barnard Street\, Glen Rose\, Texas\, United States CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/prairie-rose-header-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143053 CREATED:20241128T004147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T151433Z UID:10004299-1750701600-1750708800@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Bastrop County Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/bastrop-county-chapter-meeting-5/2025-06-23/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/npsot_logo_full_color1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143053 CREATED:20250513T114157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T142212Z UID:10005196-1750703400-1750708800@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting - Photographing Biodiversity DESCRIPTION:Program given by Matt Buckingham – biologist\, naturalist\, and nature photographer. Here is some of his work: https://mattbuckinghamphotography.com/ URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-meeting-matt-buckingham/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143053 CREATED:20240108T175345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T175347Z UID:10002474-1750705200-1750708800@www.npsot.org SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION:Dear NLCP Committee Members\,  \n\n\n\nThis 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: \n\n\n\n https://npsot-org.zoom.us/j/87628189964?pwd=NUdBV3ZTSzFVMjJjTnpycjlQTGRJQT09.  \n\n\n\nWe’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.  \n\n\n\nSee you Monday! \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nJay Gowen\, NLCP Chair\, Pines and Prairies Chapter\, 832-513-5785 (cell) URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/49257/2025-06-23/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143053 CREATED:20241217T141000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T011929Z UID:10003766-1750755600-1750762800@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Habitat Workday @ EIH DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\nNo experience necessary—we’ll show you what goes and what stays\n\n\n\nBring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)\n\n\n\nDon’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle\, hat\, and sunscreen!\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers must be 18 or older to participate in EIH’s workdays unless prior arrangements have been made. \n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nLocationEnvironmental Institute of Houston (Click link for Google Map)University of Houston-Clear LakeNorth Office Annex (NOA) 1 Building2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston\, TX 77058 URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/habitat-workday-eih-4/2025-06-24/ CATEGORIES:Workday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/clc-featured-image-hwd-jpg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143053 CREATED:20250605T003640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T003641Z UID:10005212-1750788000-1750795200@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Edible Plants of North Texas\, Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting (Weatherford) - Tuesday 6/24/2025 DESCRIPTION:Ricky Linex will present on Edible Plants of North Texas. Participants will learn about 42 common edible plants that can be found in North Texas in pastures and rangelands and across much of the rest of the state. These natives and a few introduced forbs and woody plants will show what parts are edible and when to harvest. Many of these plants may be found in your own lawn during winter and spring. \n\n\n\nAbout Ricky:Ricky Linex retired in 2021 as a wildlife biologist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service and now works as a range and wildlife consultant. With NRCS\, Linex worked 52 counties in north central Texas covering the Rolling Plains\, Cross Timbers\, Blackland Prairie\, and Post Oak Savannah vegetational regions. He worked 38.5 years with NRCS in Goldthwaite\, Snyder\, Abilene\, and Weatherford. He is the author of Range Plants of North Central Texas\, A Land Users Guide to Their Identification\, Value and Management\, a plant identification book for Texas. Range Plants was recognized in 2015 as an outstanding publication by the Texas Chapter – The Wildlife Society\, the Native Plant Society of Texas\, and the Texas Section – Society for Range Management. \n\n\n\nSee less \n\n\n\nMeeting Details: \n\n\n\n6:00pm Chapter Business Meeting \n\n\n\n6:30pm Monthly Feature Presentation \n\n\n\nThis educational event is open to the public. \n\n\n\nLocation: Mount Pleasant Historical School\, 213 Raymond George Way\, Weatherford\, Texas. \n\n\n\n\n6:00 p.m. Chapter Business Meeting\n\n\n\n6:30 p.m. Presentation URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/edible-plants-of-north-texas-cross-timbers-chapter-meeting-weatherford-tuesday-6-24-2025/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/June-2025.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143053 CREATED:20250527T053209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T231919Z UID:10003880-1750789800-1750797000@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Austin Chapter Meeting - Ways to get involved with native plants and NPSOT DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThis is a hybrid online and in-person meeting\, with the in-person meeting at \n\n\n\nLakewood Clubhouse 7317 Lakewood Dr. Austin\, TX 78750 \n\n\n\nThis is off 360. \n\n\n\nSocializing starts at 6:30 PM\, and programming begins at 7:00 PM. You can join us in-person or online via Zoom. If you join in person\, you are welcome (but not expected) to bring a small dish or treat to share. \n\n\n\nClick here to register for the Zoom meeting. \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-meeting-18/ LOCATION:Lakewood Clubhouse\, 7317 Lakewood Dr.\, Austin\, Texas\, 78750\, United States CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Large-Blue-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143053 CREATED:20250421T212106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T220816Z UID:10005182-1750791600-1750795200@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Moczygemba Rewild Ranch – Our Prairie Restoration Journey DESCRIPTION:Arrive at 6:30pm to share or find native plants at the Plants x Donation table. \n\n\n\nThis will be a “hybrid” meeting\, attend in-person or online. \n\n\n\n\nIn person: The Gathering Center at the Urban Ecology Center at Phil Hardberger Park\, 8400 NW Military Hwy\n\n\n\nOnline: Please register in advance to attend via Zoom.\n\n\n\n\nPresentation by Brice MoczgembaMoczygemba Rewild Ranch – Our Prairie Restoration Journey\n\n\n\nThis presentation details a journey in restoring Texas’ tallgrass prairie\, from understanding the issue to removing invasive species\, preparing the land\, and planting native grasses. Despite challenges\, the presentation demonstrates success with increased bird activity\, concluding with cost insights and future maintenance plans. \n\n\n\nIf you are attending in person\, there is no need to register. However\, if you are attending via Zoom\, please register here before the meeting begins as late registration and entry will not be allowed. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n\n\nNote: The Zoom recording will be available within days after the meeting on our  YouTube channel. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/moczygemba-rewild-ranch-our-prairie-restoration-journey/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/June.BriceMoczygemba-cropped.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143053 CREATED:20250531T220820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T201641Z UID:10005208-1750791600-1750795200@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Landscaping from the Ground Up\, a Personal Adventure. Fredericksburg chapter meeting - June 24 DESCRIPTION:The blank slate around a newly constructed house challenged muscles and opened the mind to a vision of opportunities. \n\n\n\nIn preparation for landscaping around her new house on the 120 year-old Leyendecker family farm in SW Gillespie County\, Kathy Saucier began propagating natives in a personal nursery of as many as 1300 pots. The experience opened up a new world in which to explore Texas natives and their connection to the wildlife around us. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/propagating-natives-landscape-with-natives/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Hybrid chapter meeting,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5131tr-Kathy-finishing-the-mulch-with-auger-behind.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143053 CREATED:20250215T203641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T210403Z UID:10004973-1750932000-1750937400@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture Demonstration Garden Workday DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nHands-On Learning: Gain practical experience in planting\, pruning\, and maintaining a variety of plants.\n\n\n\nExpert Guidance: Our knowledgeable garden coordinators will be on hand to share tips and answer your gardening questions.\n\n\n\nCommunity Spirit: Meet fellow garden lovers\, share stories\, and enjoy the camaraderie of working together.\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\n\n\n\nComfortable clothing and gardening gloves\n\n\n\nA hat\, water\, pest repellent\, and sunscreen\n\n\n\nYour enthusiasm and love for gardening!\n\n\n\nCommon gardening tools\, such as pruners\, weeders\, and the like. Whatever you use in your garden\, as tools will not be provided.\n\n\n\n\nWhether 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. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/museum-of-texas-handmade-furniture-demonstration-garden-workday-2/2025-06-26/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Museum-of-TX-handmade-furniture-2.avif END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR