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SUMMARY:Workdays at the Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country Demonstration Garden
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. The garden is located at 4831 FM 2673\, Canyon Lake\, TX.  Contact Mickey Riviere\, mr0752@gvtc.com\, for details. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nHands-On Learning: Gain practical experience in planting\, pruning\, and maintaining a variety of native plants.\n\n\n\nExpert Guidance: Our knowledgeable gardeners 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\, sunscreen\, and water\n\n\n\nYour boundless enthusiasm and love for gardening!\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/workdays-at-the-heritage-museum-of-the-texas-hill-country-demonstration-garden-5/2026-02-05/
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SUMMARY:Join us for our Chapter Meeting - "Maintain and Sustain- Planting and Pruning Yard Trees" by Stephen Brueggerhoff. February 5th
DESCRIPTION:6pm meet and greet\, 6:30-7:30 pm speaker. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nChapter Meeting – Maintain and Sustain – Planting and Pruning Yard Trees by Stephen Brueggerhoff\, CEA-Horticulture\, Brazos County AgriLife Extension\n\n\n\n\nStephen Brueggerhoff is Horticulture Extension Agent for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in \n\n\n\nBrazos County and host for ‘Garden Success’\, a call-in radio gardening program broadcast on KAMU-FM\, College Station. University and a Masters of Forest Resources from the University of Washington. With over 22 years of experience\, Stephen furthers the Extension mission of education and community service\, offering horticultural consultation to residential clients\, business owners and green industry practitioners. Stephen is an advisor and proudly supports the Brazos County Master Gardeners Association\, providing coordination to consistently deliver quality research-based regional programs.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-meeting-thursday-feb-5th/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152007
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SUMMARY:Q1 State Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Native Plant Society of Texas State Board MeetingZoom – Virtual Meeting \n\n\n\n9 am – 11:00 am (join Zoom meeting as early as 08:30 pm) \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nYou must be a Native Plant Society of Texas member to register. Register to attend the meeting anytime up to and during the meeting in the member portal under “Register for a class or event.”
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/q1-state-board-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152007
CREATED:20260119T184904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T184929Z
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SUMMARY:Fourth Nature: An Urban Garden; New Work by Norma Jean Moore
DESCRIPTION:Location: Bilh Haus Arts\, 2803 Fredericksburg Rd\, San Antonio\, TX 78201 \n\n\n\nBihl Haus Arts PresentsFourth Nature: An Urban GardenNew Work by Norma Jean Moore \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening February 76-9pm \n\n\n\nJoin in on February 7\, 2026\, for an inspiring event featuring the latest series by artist Normal Jean Moore. Title Fourth Nature: An Urban Garden\, this exhibition delves deep into the intricate ecological relationships between native plants and wildlife within the vibrant setting of an urban garden. Drawing on her extensive experience as a steward of the Woodlawn Lake Centennial Garden and her active roles in the Alamo Area Master Naturalist program and the Native Plant Society of Texas\, Moore brings scientific understanding and artistic vision to her work. \n\n\n\nPoet Sound Performance: February 21 from 1-4pmPanel Discussion: February 28 from 1-4pm \n\n\n\nGallery open to the publicFebruary 13-28 from 1-4pm on Fridays and Saturdays \n\n\n\nSponsored by the City of San Antonio\, Department of Human Services\, San Antonio Arts & Culture\, and WellMed
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/fourth-nature-an-urban-garden-new-work-by-norma-jean-moore/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152007
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SUMMARY:Bloom and Buzz
DESCRIPTION:GOFM-“Bloom & Buzz” – The Galveston Chapter will be at our local farmer’s market with free seed packets and help to file your Planned Natural Landscape Exemption before the due date. \n\n\n\nGalveston’s Own Farmers Market \n\n\n\n3304 Market Street \n\n\n\nGalveston TX 77550 (map)
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/bloom-and-buzz/
CATEGORIES:Social Event,Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T181500
DTSTAMP:20260404T152007
CREATED:20260123T214917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T005242Z
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SUMMARY:Native Landscape Design in Practice – Hybrid Clear Lake Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:6:15 Doors Open – UHCL Bayou Building\, Forest Room (B1430)6:40 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\nNative landscaping is more than a design trend; it reflects a shift in how we understand the purpose of our landscapes. In this talk\, Beverly shares her path into sustainable landscape design\, the challenges that shaped her work\, and lessons learned through hands-on experience. She explores where the industry is headed and offers practical guidance for homeowners and designers interested in creating resilient\, wildlife-supporting landscapes. The talk concludes with an open Q&A. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\nBeverly Hill Blondell is the founder of Bayou Native Landscape Design and Consulting\, based in Houston\, Texas. With a strong background in art and design\, she creates landscapes that are both visually compelling and ecologically grounded in Texas native plants. Drawing on years of research and hands-on experimentation\, she combines practical design principles with sustainable gardening practices and native plant expertise to create beautiful\, low-maintenance\, water-wise landscapes. Through her work\, Beverly empowers Houston homeowners to transform their properties\, at any budget\, into resilient landscapes that support local wildlife. \n\n\n\nIn-person – Parking Pass Required\n\n\n\nClear Lake Chapter Members: If you have a pass\, don’t forget it – you will not get another one if you picked one up previously. If you need a pass\, arrive early enough to pick one up in the meeting room and place it in your car. DO NOT park in employee parking (enforced 24/7). \n\n\n\nVisitors: Non-members may purchase a visitor parking permit at the kiosk in front of the Recreation Center or via T2 Mobile Pay. \n\n\n\nMap and Directions – The meeting will be held in the Forest Room (B1430) of the Bayou Building\, University of Houston-Clear Lake. Student lot D2 is closest to the Bayou Building. \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/native-landscape-design-in-practice-hybrid-clear-lake-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152007
CREATED:20240108T175104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T175105Z
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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/2026-02-09/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152007
CREATED:20241011T195558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T161459Z
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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/2026-02-10/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152007
CREATED:20230905T041714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T042216Z
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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-4/2026-02-10/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152007
CREATED:20250215T202915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T203238Z
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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/2026-02-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152007
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SUMMARY:Waterloo Park Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Hey y’all! \n\n\n\nJoin us on a field trip to Waterloo Park in the heart of the city. \n\n\n\nThis field trip will be in two parts. The first hour is just the tour and that is ADA compliant. So anyone that wants to join can! The second hour is going to focus on doing some invasive managing (we will be pulling invasives) around the park. \n\n\n\nIf you would like to just take the tour all you have to do is show up\, fill out the NPSOT waiver\, and enjoy the tour. \n\n\n\nIf you would like to also do the working part of the tour you will have to fill out the NPSOT waiver\, the Waterloo waiver\, and come dress appropriately to get to work. \n\n\n\nWhat to wear/bring: Closed toed shoes\, long pants(prefered)\, water bottle\, hat\, sunscreen\, gloves\, hand pruners\, kneeling pads(if desired)\, and to dress appropriately for the weather.  \n\n\n\nParking: Capitol Visitors Parking Garage located at the corner of Trinity St and 12th St has free parking for the first 2 hours\, paid after that. There is paid street parking available on 12th st between Red River and Trinity and on 13th & 14th between San Jacinto and Trinity St.  \n\n\n\nIf you are not able to attend this date\, Waterloo is also having some cut back (pruning) volunteer days coming up as well: Feb 9\,11\,13\,17\,19\,23\,25 12:30-3:00pm. If you are interested in one of those instead. Please use this link to sign up. This is just through Waterloo Park and not affiliated with NPSOT. \n\n\n\nPlease sign up to let us know that you will be coming out with us: Sign Up \n\n\n\nWaterloo Waiver(only for those that want to do the invasive pulling NOT for tour only folks): Liability Waiver
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/waterloo-park-field-trip-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152007
CREATED:20260212T003038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T003040Z
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SUMMARY:Clear Lake Chapter Plant Sale Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Spring plant sale meeting. Contact Chair Cheryl Barajas for information on joining the committee and/or Zoom meeting details. \n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n\nMaking new signs for cash/card purchases\n\n\n\nSoaps – cash only and sell at membership table?\n\n\n\nCeramics Society collab\n\n\n\nVolunteer sign up\n\n\n\nPrices for signs\n\n\n\nTimetable for sale
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/clear-lake-chapter-plant-sale-committee-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152007
CREATED:20250817T224859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T231355Z
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SUMMARY:Bobby Spence\, Silver Creek Materials\, Gardening Fun You Can Dig\, North Central Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The real story behind the “poo”.  We will discuss the characteristics that define soil\, the distinction between soil and dirt\, and essential information about mulches and fertilizers for a successful garden. \n\n\n\nBobby Spence has worked with soils\, mulches\, fertilizers\, gardens\, and landscapers in North Texas since 1988. He has consulted with many industry professionals\, including Neil Sperry\, Howard Garrett\, Malcolm Beck\, Dotty Woodson\, and the Texas A&M Horticulture Extension Service. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6:30 Doors Open – Socializing and snacks7:00 Chapter Meeting and AnnouncementsThe presentation will follow our brief business meeting. \n\n\n\nLOCATIONFort Worth Botanic GardenRose Room3220 Botanic Garden Blvd\, Fort Worth\, TX 76107 \n\n\n\nVIRTUALThis meeting is hybrid and will be held in person and on Zoom.  Please register in advance to receive the Zoom link. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the online meeting.Link: ZOOM REGISTRATION \n\n\n\nFREE This is a free event hosted by the North Central Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas.  Our meetings are open to members and non-members.  For more information about the North Central Chapter\, and the benefits of membership\, please visit our website.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/north-central-chapter-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152007
CREATED:20260126T185458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T000020Z
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SUMMARY:Under the Lens: Insects\, Plants\, and their Captivating Shared World – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, February 12
DESCRIPTION:[Updated 1/28\, topic title & details. Will be recorded.] \n\n\n\nJoin NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, when our featured topic will be Under the Lens: Insects\, Plants\, and their Captivating Shared World with Mika Geiger. 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: Through macro photographs and stories from the field\, this talk explores the way insects and plants shape one another’s lives\, covering pollination\, predation and the often subtle interplay of their lifecycles. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker:  Mika Geiger is a macro photographer based in Austin\, Texas\, whose work focuses on the often-overlooked lives of insects. Through close-up images and quiet moments in the field\, she invites people to slow down and see these tiny creatures with curiosity and amazement. Mika is a Texas Master Naturalist and volunteers with projects such as native bee monitoring and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center fauna survey. Mika’s photography spotlights the vital roles insects play in our ecosystems. \n\n\n\n==> This month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd floor\, 402 West 8th St\, Georgetown\, TX 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/nQwYwxu1SPeUfjbQp9l5-w#/registration \n\n\n\nCan’t attend? The guest presentation will be recorded for YouTube. \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/macrophotography-of-native-insects-nowhere-without-native-plants-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-february-12/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T152007
CREATED:20251119T231348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T220154Z
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SUMMARY:Pines and Prairies Area: Home and Outdoor Living Show 📝
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Quality Home Show and located at Hyatt Regency Conroe. We need volunteers to staff Native Plant Outreach Table in two shifts per day (details on sign-up sheet ).  \n\n\n\nLearn more about the Home Show at their website. \n\n\n\nPlease sign up here
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/home-and-outdoor-living-show/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152007
CREATED:20251223T220303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T220304Z
UID:10005367-1771059600-1771070400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Boerne: 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-2/2026-02-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152007
CREATED:20260202T004136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T004137Z
UID:10006304-1771063200-1771070400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Palo Pinto Mountains State Park Native Plant Bed Spruce-up\, Volunteer Opportunity\, Cross Timbers Chapter\, Weatherford\, Saturday\, 02/14/2026 at 10 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:Spruce Up Days\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery 2nd Saturday we are planning to meet at the PPMSP Headquarters to spruce up the plant beds. This will be the first meet up and so I am asking for sign-up. The plan is for us to spread mulch\, and some weeding since the beds are new. \n\n\n\nBring buckets\, shovels\, hand trowels\, rakes\, gloves\, and sun protection. Please clean them (Master Gardeners wipe them down with bleach) before heading to the park to keep the spread of disease down. If there are questions please feel free to contact Cheyna Kaspar. \n\n\n\nSIGN UP HERE \n\n\n\nNext Date: Saturday\, February 14th \n\n\n\nTime: 10am – 12 pm \n\n\n\nAddress: 100 Park Road #77\, Strawn\, TX 76475 \n\n\n\nContact Cheyna Kaspar with questions: cnpsot.vp@gmail.com
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/palo-pinto-mountains-state-park-native-plant-bed-spruce-up-volunteer-opportunity-cross-timbers-chapter-weatherford-saturday-02-14-2026-at-10-a-m/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152007
CREATED:20240119T165046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T165226Z
UID:10002635-1771264800-1771272000@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/2026-02-16/
LOCATION:Tyrell Park\, 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, Texas\, 77705
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152007
CREATED:20260204T161819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T161820Z
UID:10005463-1771351200-1771354800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Victoria Raven with the Esperanza Winery will be speaking on native grapes. \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: 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.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lindheimer-chapter-monthly-meeting-11/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152007
CREATED:20251211T183008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T170634Z
UID:10005970-1771351200-1771356600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) Executive Committee meetings occur monthly.  \n\n\n\nAll members are welcome. Please formally submit your interest to attend as a guest or to be added to the agenda one week prior to executive-director@npsot.org. Guest will need to submit prior notice to each meeting they wish to attend\, to receive the relevant meeting info. Please be prepared to follow the Visitor’s Executive Meeting Protocol.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-12/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152007
CREATED:20250816T042536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T043340Z
UID:10005533-1771401600-1771434000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly chapter meeting! We meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month.  \n\n\n\nMore details are coming soon.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-7/2026-02-18/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152007
CREATED:20251223T221431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T221432Z
UID:10006010-1771401600-1771434000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Elm Creek: Monthly Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly chapter meeting! We meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month.  \n\n\n\nMore details are coming soon.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-8/2026-02-18/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152008
CREATED:20260202T160126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T160128Z
UID:10006305-1771412400-1771419600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Garden Maintenance Workday at Native Plant Demonstration Garden at Rainbow Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Join volunteers from the San Antonio Chapter for a winter cleanup of the Native Plant Demonstration Garden at Rainbow Gardens. Our maintenance of this garden keeps it healthy and happy\, and encourages shoppers to choose natives over non-natives! \n\n\n\nBring your gloves and pruning shears. No experience necessary! It’s a great opportunity for those new to pruning to  learn from other volunteers! \n\n\n\nAs always\, thank you for volunteering.  We can’t do these events without you!
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/garden-maintenance-workday-at-native-plant-demonstration-garden-at-rainbow-gardens/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152008
CREATED:20250622T183121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T183122Z
UID:10005306-1771491600-1771500600@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-4/2026-02-19/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152008
CREATED:20260210T175155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T175156Z
UID:10006400-1771502400-1771506000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Chapter Leader Forum: Membership Tips
DESCRIPTION:February’s Chapter Leader Forum will discuss manydifferent facets of Membership – \n\n\n\n\nNeon tutorial on pulling membership reports\n\n\n\nHow to welcome new members and leaders\n\n\n\nMembership Contest (running 1/1 – 3/31)\n\n\n\nStrategies for increasing and retaining membership\n\n\n\nOpen discussion of Chapter Leaders’ current strategies\n\n\n\n\nPresenters:Craig Coulter – NPSOT State Membership CoordinatorHaeley Giambalvo – NPSOT State VP CommunicationsMeade LeBlanc – NPSOT State VP Chapter Liaison \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, February 19\, 2026 (Third Thursday) 12 – 1 pm \n\n\n\nZoom Registration Link:https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/mD8oaov1Sb6P0RJcE5Ce2w \n\n\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-leader-forum-membership-tips/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152008
CREATED:20260113T000306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T213126Z
UID:10005929-1771527600-1771531200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Ancient Dune Swales: An Ode to the Coastal HeritagePreserve - February 19
DESCRIPTION:Often overlooked\, the native plants of our Gulf Coast play a major role in habitat restoration while quite literally holding all of us along the coast together. This presentation will dive into the science behind a diverse set of plants native to the Gulf Coast and zoom in specifically on those that inhabit Galveston Island’s ancient dune swale complex. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker \n\n\n\nLyndsey Ware is an eighth generation Texan with deep roots sunk into the Gulf Coast mud from South Texas to New Orleans\, Ware has been talking to and falling in love with plants all her life. While on a brief hiatus away from her native habitat\, she went back to school and earned a Plant and Soil Science (w/conservation and agricultural horticultural focus) degree from the University of Massachusetts. She has worked the land from an early age\, managed greenhouses\, farms\, and labs\, conducted research as a member of the UMass Extension team\, and often acted as a liaison between growers and academia\, agriculturists and conservationists. While away\, her longing for the Texas and Louisiana ecologies she calls home grew. Upon return to the Lone Star State\, Ware managed Green Star Wetland Plant Farm where she learned more about her beloved hydrophytes that helped her dad navigate duck marshes that he dragged her to as a girl. She then became the Conservation Horticulturist at Houston Botanic Garden before landing her ‘dream job’ stewarding 1\,039 acres of wetlands and prairies\, working with a plethora of unique plants at Artist Boat’s Coastal Heritage Preserve. \n\n\n\n\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/houston-chapter-meeting-february-19/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152008
CREATED:20260208T191020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T190114Z
UID:10005956-1771527600-1771531200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Pines & Prairies Chapter Meeting - Virtual Only
DESCRIPTION:ZOOM Only
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/pines-and-prairies-chapter-meeting-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152008
CREATED:20260110T175700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T175702Z
UID:10006237-1771668000-1771675200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Lake Mineral Wells State Park Pollinator Garden Work Day\, Volunteer Opportunity\, Cross Timbers Chapter\, Mineral Wells\, Saturday\, 2/21/2026 at 10 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-2-21-2026-at-10-a-m/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152008
CREATED:20260217T200611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T200612Z
UID:10006419-1771776000-1771783200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:All Seasons Field Trip: Winter\, Benbrook\, North Central Chapter
DESCRIPTION:Come explore the Benbrook Environmentally Sensitive Area with us. This 700-acre site has been designated as an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) by the Army Corps of Engineers. Part of the greater Fort Worth Prairie ecoregion\, it offers views of the unspoiled grand prairie with riparian features. \n\n\n\nThere are a multitude of native prairie grasses and forbs. Seeing it in winter\, spring\, summer\, and fall provides a better understanding of the ecosystem and an appreciation for nature’s beauty. It’s great for birders year-round and for those interested in looking for monarch caterpillars (in April & May). \n\n\n\nWe will walk about two miles\, and you will need sturdy shoes and tick prevention/precautions. There will also be some rocky-ish ups and downs. Kim Conrow\, a member of NPSOT and a Texas Master Naturalist\, will lead the hike. Kim has been coming to the ESA for several years and is eager to share her knowledge of this area with us. \n\n\n\nYou do not need to be a NPSOT member to attend this event. Attendees will need to sign a liability and photo waiver.  This is a FREE event! \n\n\n\nRegistration is limited to 20 people. You can sign up for one date\, or all of them! Participants who complete all 4 will receive a certificate. \n\n\n\nSign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FA8A72AA3FAC52-milkweed \n\n\n\nWINTER: Sunday\, February 22\, 4:00pm (2-hour event)SPRING: Sunday\, May 10\, 4:00pm (2-hour event)SUMMER: Saturday\, July 18\, 7:30am (2-hour event)FALL: TBA \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLOCATION:Meeting point will be emailed to registrants.Benbrook Lake AreaBenbrook\, TX
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/all-seasons-field-trip-winter-benbrook-north-central-chapter/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T152008
CREATED:20251223T211953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T211955Z
UID:10006002-1771804800-1772236799@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:National Invasive Species Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:More information to come
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/national-invasive-species-awareness-week-2/
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