“What harm can there be in planting one plant in my backyard? Just because it has Japanese, Chinese, Asian, Italian or Mediterranean in its name it will be OK, won’t it?” they ask. It’s easy to think that the plants we cultivate in our landscapes don’t have much impact on our environment, but they do! […]
If you enjoy getting your hands dirty for a good cause, we could use your help in preserving the native habitat throughout the park. Weed Warriors meet every Wednesday at various locations. To join the email list, please sign up to learn more.
Claire will discuss and demonstrate the native plant database and how to complete the form in order to add plants to the database. Craig will discuss and demonstrate what tools are available on the NPSOT website to help facilitate chapter plant sales, including how to add a plant sale page to a chapter website and how to select the plants from the database.
Riparian buffers, or the forests along our bayou systems, are critically important for water quality and wildlife habitat. Join us to learn about the City of Houston's Riparian Restoration Initiative!
Join other Pines and Prairies members to swap plants and spring garden stories. Business: Sign for a committee, suggest chapter activities, meet President Bob Dailey to talk about chapter business! Speaker: Jay Gowen, "Landscaping with Native Volunteers" (In-person only this month)
Join us at the YMBL South Texas State Fair - Champions For Nature Location: 7250 Wespark Beaumont, Texas 77705
We have an opportunity to help eradicate Bastard Cabbage at McKinney Falls State Park this Saturday, March 23 from 9-12am. If you'd like to help rid the park of this invasive species please email Marisa Fushille at mfushille@gmail.com
Part of the Wise County Horticultural Club event “A Garden Affair,” Wise County Fairgrounds, Women's Building, 3101 FM 51, Decatur Adding native plants to your landscape can support out local pollinators and other critters, improve your soil and reduce your maintenance and costs. Come let Lynda Harvey, Denton County Master Gardener and member of the Native […]
Sunday, March 24 — Galveston — Get ready for “Bloom & Buzz” where we’ll be celebrating the first day of spring with a few of our nature loving friends!
Meeting at the New Braunfels Public Library meeting room. Social 5:45 pm, Business 6:15 pm, Program at 6:30 pmZoom link and passcode in January newsletter and on website.
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 […]
Habitat volunteers help weed and mulch flower beds, plant native plants, maintain pathways, and trim trees and bushes.
Are you ready to dive into the fascinating world of groundwater? The Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District will provide an update on our precious aquifers and resources in North Texas.
Presentation by Dr. Kelly Lyons and CEO Thomas Corser
If you enjoy getting your hands dirty for a good cause, we could use your help in preserving the native habitat throughout the park. Weed Warriors meet every Wednesday at various locations. To join the email list, please sign up to learn more.
Please join us at the Texas Museum of Handmade Furniture to help maintain the Lindheimer Chapter's native demonstration garden. Please bring water, closed toe shoes, gloves, and your favorite gardening tools. Contact Craig Bruska at craigbruska@hotmail.com for details and to confirm the workday.
Are you passionate about monarch butterflies and their conservation? Here's your chance to make a meaningful impact as a Citizen Scientist! Join us for an exciting workshop that plays a vital role in the Tri-National monarch conservation efforts. The National Wildlife Federation's Monarch Stewards Program is hosting aCitizen Science Workshop on March 28th at the […]
Thursday, March 28 — Clear Lake Chapter — Spring plant sale committee meeting.
No art experience necessary.Riverside Nature Center 150 Franciso Lemos St. Kerrville, Texas
6:30pm – Social time7:00pm – Zoom opens and meeting begins Richard Freiheit is the Conservation Manager and Associate Director of the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area - LLELA. He has been at LLELA for nearly 20 years as an employee of UNT. In that time the projects at LLELA have grown in numbers, breadth and […]
Arizona State University Instructor: Lucretia Weems Cost $42Sessions are on 3 days: Fridays, Mar. 29 & Apr. 5, Apr. 129:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Zoom The women in these pages led amazing lives. Some encountered pirates, some witnessed historic earthquakes, some received visits from the Queen. Each was a true heroine who contributed dramatically […]
During the month of April, people and organizations across the country can celebrate native plants in April by planting native trees, shrubs, perennials, vines and grasses, planning educational events with schools and community organizations, hosting hands-on workshops, removing non-native invasive plants so native plants can thrive, and restoring areas with native habitats to allow birds, […]
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Habitat volunteers help weed and mulch flower beds, plant native plants, maintain pathways, and trim trees and bushes.
Chapter Leadership meeting: our officers will meet from 6pm - 7pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. Let me know and I will send you the meeting invitation. Our Chapter Leadership consists of: Roberto Gaitan - PresidentEva Ryan - Vice PresidentMaki House - TreasurerJames Grizzard - SecretaryDevin Johnston - Membership ChairRichard Blanton - Communications Chair Anyone […]
Chapter Meeting at Cibolo Nature Center Auditorium - 6:00pm - Social Time; 6:45pm - Chapter Announcements, followed by the Speaker Speaker: Stephen Zoeller. Mr. Zoeller earned Bachelor and Masters Degrees from Tarleton State University. His AgriLife career has included service in Atascosa, Medina, Blanco, and Kendall Counties. Including his children, five generations of Zoeller’s have […]
Our April 2nd chapter meeting will include a presentation by Melanie Schuchart on "Cultivating a Butterfly Haven with Native Plants of North Texas." Our North Texas native plants can provide for butterflies year-round. But which native plants should you choose to attract a variety of butterflies and provide for the various butterfly life stages? Melanie […]
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.
If you enjoy getting your hands dirty for a good cause, we could use your help in preserving the native habitat throughout the park. Weed Warriors meet every Wednesday at various locations. To join the email list, please sign up to learn more.
Lakes and Pines Chapter Meeting - Topic: "Go Native! Be Smart With What You Plant" - Presented by Belinda McLaughlin
Please join us at the Heritage Museum to help maintain the Lindheimer Chapter's Demonstration Garden. Please bring water, closed toe shoes, gloves, and your favorite gardening tools. Contact Mickey Riviere at mr0752@gvtc.com or Peggy Haley at phaley@gt.rr.com to confirm the workday.
Inspiring Children to Love Native Plants and Habitats Now more than ever, kids need nature and nature needs kids! Yet finding opportunities for children to connect with nature in a positive, meaningful way can be challenging on multiple levels. Join Betsy Marsh, local native plant enthusiast and youth educator with the Tarrant Regional Water District, […]
The Clear Lake Chapter's Spring Plant Sale date is set for Friday, April 5.
Native Landscape Certification Program, Level 1 - Introduction to Native Landscapes April 6 - 8:00am-3:30pm - Cibolo Nature Center Auditorium The class if full, but a waiting list is kept at registration: https://www.npsot.org/our-work/class-schedule/
See all the details on our page => NPSOT-Wilco's Spring 2024 Native Plant Sale
Monday, April 8 — Clear Lake Chapter Meeting — Rich Sommer will talk about moths and other night-flying insects found in our area.
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 […]
Habitat volunteers help weed and mulch flower beds, plant native plants, maintain pathways, and trim trees and bushes.
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
If you enjoy getting your hands dirty for a good cause, we could use your help in preserving the native habitat throughout the park. Weed Warriors meet every Wednesday at various locations. To join the email list, please sign up to learn more.
Please join us at the Texas Museum of Handmade Furniture to help maintain the Lindheimer Chapter's native demonstration garden. Please bring water, closed toe shoes, gloves, and your favorite gardening tools. Contact Craig Bruska at craigbruska@hotmail.com for details and to confirm the workday.
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.
From our partners at the Native Prairies Association of Texas (NPAT). How will climate change impact Texas and the native prairie and savanna ecosystems? How do we plan restorations to be sustainable in 2050? Do we need to change our land management practices? The NPAT Fayette Prairie Chapter will host a year-long series of presentations […]
Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday, April 11, 2024, when our featured topic will be “Drought-Tolerant Native Plants: Nothing Works Like Natives” with Randy Pensabene. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM. Our guest speaker’s presentation begins after a short business meeting. NEW Randy has provided a handout ==> (link updated Apr 14) click […]
The Heard Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney will be hosting its annual Spring Native Plant Sale from April 12th to 14th. We are proud to partner with the Heard Museum on this event, which is renowned as one of the longest-running, largest, and best native plant sales in the state. On Friday April 12th, there […]
Join us for our first chapter meeting! We will present the overall mission of the Native Plant Society of Texas and our focus on the Rio Grande Valley. We will discuss the features and programs that the state program brings and how we plan to adapt them to our region. We will be meeting in-person […]
Second Saturday Workday at Cibolo Nature Center Demonstration Gardens. Please bring work gloves, hat, water, sun and insect protection
Lantana's North Amenity Center, 11555 Lantana Trail, Lantana The Native Plant Society of Texas will be hosting a booth at this fun event. We'll have information for you as well as knowledgeable volunteers to answer your questions. Please stop by and say "Hello." Happy gardening!
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