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SUMMARY:From the Bayou to the Hills and Lost Palms of Texas - August 15
DESCRIPTION:Cut and treated Chinese Tallow in Challenger 7 Memorial Park\, Webster\, Texas. Photo courtesy of Eric Ruckstuhl.\n\n\n\nIf you are not aware (but we hope you are)\, an invasive species is defined as a non-native species to the ecosystem whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. Our speaker this month\, Eric Ruckstuhl\, has been removing invasive\, exotic plants throughout Texas for more than 25 years. Join us to learn about his work removing invasive species in Texas and witness the unveiling of his results mapping the lost palms of Texas\, Sabal mexicana. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker – Eric Ruckstuhl \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEric Ruckstuhl is a native Houstonian who has lived in Cypress with his wife and two sons for 27 years. His company\, EBR Enterprises\, has been involved in habitat restoration for 30 years\, and invasive plant removal for over 25 years. He is a fluvial geomorphologist and a native plant and wetland specialist. (Since this newsletter editor had to look up fluvial geomorphology\, I’ll share that it is the study of the physical processes that shape and maintain river and stream form\, recognizing that an in-depth understanding of a river’s history and site specific conditions are critical to successful management and restoration. Now we know.) Eric is also a licensed Herbicide Applicator\, with Aquatic and Land Management certifications. \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/monthly-chapter-meeting-august-15/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021131
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SUMMARY:#TXBookChat LIVE: Naturalist's Austin: A Guide to the Plants and Animals of Central Texas with authors Lynne and Jim Weber on August 19
DESCRIPTION:Join the Texas Center for the Book on August 19\, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for #TXBookChat LIVE:Naturalist’s Austin: A Guide to the Plants and Animals of Central Texas with authors Lynne and Jim Weber. Hosted in the Public Event Space at the Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building\, Capitol Complex\, 1201 Brazos St.\, Austin. \n\n\n\nMichele Chan Santos\, coordinator of the Center for the Book\, will conduct an in-person interview with the authors\, discussing their new book Naturalist’s Austin: A Guide to the Plants and Animals of Central Texas. This beautifully photographed book demonstrates the natural diversity found in the urban wildscapes of the Texas capital city and beyond. With clarity and depth of knowledge\, Naturalist’s Austin: A Guide to the Plants and Animals of Central Texas includes nearly 700 species of plants and animals native to the region.  \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nMore information on planning your visit—including parking\, accessibility\, and other Texas history and library research resources available on-site—is available at www.tsl.texas.gov/visit. \n\n\n\nRegister here. \n\n\n\nBooks will not be available on site but can be purchased ahead of time by ordering at Texas A&M University Press\, use the coupon code TS20 for 20 percent off. The authors will be available to sign books at the conclusion of the event.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/txbookchat-live-naturalists-austin-a-guide-to-the-plants-and-animals-of-central-texas-with-authors-lynne-and-jim-weber-on-august-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021131
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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/2024-08-19/
LOCATION:Tyrell Park\, 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, Texas\, 77705
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021131
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SUMMARY:Dallas Chapter August 19\, 2024 meeting. Making Sense of Horticultural Jargon....
DESCRIPTION: (and how it affects your plant choices) \n\n\n\n…. and how it affects your plant choices. \n\n\n\nEver wonder what some of those commonly used horticultural terms really mean? Or witnessed an internet argument where you’re pretty sure people aren’t all defining a plant word the same way? This talk by Carol Clark seeks to demystify some of the words that get used\, and used poorly. Understanding the meaning of horticultural terms can also affect your plant choices and inform your plant wish list. We’ll use familiar examples to illustrate the concepts.  \n\n\n\nZOOM our monthly meetings at:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83725236133?pwd=MnRoZlRWMEd4ZENkaXdjalpkRFFIdz09 If needed\, use: Meeting ID: 837 2523 6133 / Passcode: 882399a*
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/dallas-chapter-august-19-2024-meeting-details-to-come/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021131
CREATED:20230601T180353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T154625Z
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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-work-day-eih/2024-08-20/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021131
CREATED:20240730T213521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T214015Z
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SUMMARY:August Chapter Meeting - iNaturalist presentation by Craig Hensley
DESCRIPTION:The Lindheimer Chapter of the Native Plant Society meets the third Tuesday of every month at the Tye Preston Memorial Library\, located at 16311 S Access Rd\, Canyon Lake\, TX 78133\, United States. 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. Zoom meeting information can be found here.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/august-chapter-meeting-inaturalist-presentation-by-craig-hensley/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021131
CREATED:20240620T022051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T022052Z
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SUMMARY:Time to Restore: Connecting People\, Plants\, and Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:The Time to Restore project\, led by the USA-NPN and covering Texas\, New Mexico\, Oklahoma\, and Louisiana\, seeks to generate better information about nectar availability and seed timing to help those working on pollinator restoration know what to plant and when to harvest seeds. \n\n\n\nHelp shape this important project! In this free\, two-hour virtual workshop\, you will learn more about the Time to Restore project\, weigh in on the best plant species to target for ongoing monitoring and assessment in Texas\, help generate ideas for recruitment and engagement of volunteer data collectors\, and give your input on how the data collected by this project can be best presented back to those working on pollinator restoration. \n\n\n\nRegistration opens here August 1\, 2024 \n\n\n\nTwo options for your participation: \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, August 21\, 2024\, 9:30 – 11:30 am CT\n\n\n\nSaturday\, August 24\, 2024\, 9:30 – 11:30 am CT
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/time-to-restore-connecting-people-plants-and-pollinators/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021131
CREATED:20240803T170058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240803T170100Z
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SUMMARY:Seed Longevity Study: How long do seeds live in conservation seed banks?
DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Plant Conservation as they explore the results of an in-depth assessment of germination viability\, RNA integrity\, and lipid biophysics in 100 wild rare plant species. This 90-minute\, free webinar will feature informative presentations followed by ample time for live audience Q&A. \n\n\n\nWednesday\, August 21\, 20242:00-3:30 PM Eastern / 11:00 AM-12:30 PM Pacific. \n\n\n\nRegistration: https://saveplants.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5111078c47821caea413b21ca&id=1dbc31c2f1&e=8a59f9ace8  \n\n\n\nWEBINAR PRESENTATIONS: \n\n\n\n🌱 The importance of characterizing seed longevity for seed bank curation: Study goals and design. Presented by Dr. Katie Heineman\, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance \n\n\n\n🌱 Assessment of viability and aging of seeds that have been stored for 20-30 years through the lens of classic viability assays and emerging techniques measuring RNA integrity and lipid thermal behavior. Presented by Lisa Hill\, Dr. Hannah Tetreault\, and Dr. Christina Walters\, USDA-ARS National Laboratory for Genetic Resources Preservation \n\n\n\n🌱 Next steps and new frontiers: Predicting seed longevity at species and population levels and contributing factors\, such as life form and geographic traits. Presented by Dr. Katie Heineman\, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/seed-longevity-study-how-long-do-seeds-live-in-conservation-seed-banks/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021131
CREATED:20240618T013749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T014300Z
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SUMMARY:Bay Area Sierra Club Meeting: P is for Prairie
DESCRIPTION:The August meeting will be conducted via Zoom.Starts 6:30 pm for social time; 7:00 pm for program. \n\n\n\nOn August 21\, the speaker will be Rowena McDermid\, Environmental Education Specialist at the Environmental Institute of Houston\, University of Houston-Clear Lake. She will discuss the economic\, cultural\, and environmental importance of the coastal tall grass prairie to Houston. \n\n\n\nBay Area meetings are on 3rd Wednesday of the month\, and start at 6:30pm for social hour; speaker and discussion from 7-8:30 pm.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/bay-area-sierra-club-meeting-go-texan-native-plants-in-your-landscape/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021131
CREATED:20231210T204909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T201733Z
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SUMMARY:August Trinity Forks Business Meeting & Program - How to Grow Native Plants from Seeds
DESCRIPTION:6:30 pm – Social time7:00 pm – Announcements followed by presentation \n\n\n\nThis program is only available via Zoom.  \n\n\n\nTo Zoom in directly\,  please register in advance at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYodeCtrzoiE9LnBQR0XcOYymsF2Li5-B4G  .  After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n\n\nWe also invite you to an in-person watch party of the Zoom feed from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Town of Flower Mound Public Library\, 3030 Broadmoor Ln\, Flower Mound\, TX 75022.  \n\n\n\nPlease register your in-person attendance at this Zoom watch party in advance at: How to Grow Native Plants from Seed – Flower Mound Public Library \n\n\n\nYou will be asked to enter your name\, email\, phone\, and age group.  \n\n\n\nA Flower Mound Library card is not required for this event. \n\n\n\nFree Admission. Public Welcome.  \n\n\n\nGeorge Cates\, Restoration Specialist at Native American Seed\, will help us through the steps to start those native plant seeds you’ve been saving started this fall for a great springtime show. But just sowing seeds is not the first step. Learn about successful methods for site location\, invasive species removal\, and site preparation to succeed with starting native plants from seed during Fall 2024’s planting season. 
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/august-trinity-forks-business-meeting-program/
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting,Community Outreach,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021131
CREATED:20240620T022300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T022301Z
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SUMMARY:Time to Restore: Connecting People\, Plants\, and Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:The Time to Restore project\, led by the USA-NPN and covering Texas\, New Mexico\, Oklahoma\, and Louisiana\, seeks to generate better information about nectar availability and seed timing to help those working on pollinator restoration know what to plant and when to harvest seeds. \n\n\n\nHelp shape this important project! In this free\, two-hour virtual workshop\, you will learn more about the Time to Restore project\, weigh in on the best plant species to target for ongoing monitoring and assessment in Texas\, help generate ideas for recruitment and engagement of volunteer data collectors\, and give your input on how the data collected by this project can be best presented back to those working on pollinator restoration. \n\n\n\nRegistration opens here August 1\, 2024 \n\n\n\nTwo options for your participation: \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, August 21\, 2024\, 9:30 – 11:30 am CT\n\n\n\nSaturday\, August 24\, 2024\, 9:30 – 11:30 am CT
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/time-to-restore-connecting-people-plants-and-pollinators-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240825T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240825T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021131
CREATED:20240327T022613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T022614Z
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SUMMARY:Chandor Nature Trail "Spruce Up"\, Volunteer Opportunity\, Cross Timbers Chapter\, Weatherford\, Sunday\, 7/28/2024 at 9 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:Spruce Up Days\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease join us for the Chandor Nature Trail “Spruce Up” volunteer day from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.  Late comers are welcome.  Interested volunteers can contact Cross Timbers trail steward Christie Tull\, at greenwoodfarminc@aol.com or call 817-307-9307.  See you on the trail! \n\n\n\nNote:  New Summer Hours for Spruce Up volunteers — 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (last Sunday of June\, July and August) \n\n\n\nAbout the Nature Trail\n\n\n\nChandor Nature Trail is just under one mile long and is open for hikers and their leashed dogs free of charge during Chandor Garden hours. The Garden’s address is 711 W Lee Street in Weatherford.  
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chandor-nature-trail-spruce-up-volunteer-opportunity-cross-timbers-chapter-weatherford-sunday-7-28-2024-at-9-a-m-2/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240826T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240826T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021131
CREATED:20240209T005614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T005615Z
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SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting - Lisa Barry - How to grow a wildflower meadow
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at the New Braunfels Public Library meeting room. \nSocial 5:45 pm\, Business 6:15 pm\, Program at 6:30 pmZoom link and passcode in January newsletter and on website.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-meeting-lisa-barry-how-to-grow-a-wildflower-meadow/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240826T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240826T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021131
CREATED:20240108T175345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T175347Z
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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/49257/2024-08-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021131
CREATED:20230601T180353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T154625Z
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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-work-day-eih/2024-08-27/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021131
CREATED:20240413T015420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240413T015421Z
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SUMMARY:Climate and Pollinator Initiatives at the USDA - August 27
DESCRIPTION:USDA has over 20 offices and 14 research labs working on pollinator initiatives\, with climate being a top environmental stress of concern. This presentation will provide an overview of policy\, programmatic\, and research efforts happening across the Department and how they aim to help support long-term pollinator health. \n\n\n\nThis presentation is part of the Monarch Conservation Webinar Series by Monarch Joint Venture.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/climate-and-pollinator-initiatives-at-the-usda-august-27/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021131
CREATED:20240228T042921Z
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SUMMARY:To Be Announced\, Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting (Weatherford)- Tuesday 8/27
DESCRIPTION:Additional details coming soon \n\n\n\nMeeting Details:   \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 and Update on Native Plant Sale\n\n\n\n6:30 p.m.  Educational Program
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/to-be-announced-cross-timbers-chapter-meeting-weatherford-tuesday-8-27/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021131
CREATED:20240809T231540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T231542Z
UID:10003403-1724783400-1724788800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Top Tips to Attract Birds to Your Yard or Ranch Landscape
DESCRIPTION:What you do on your property can restore and enhance bird habitats to produce the cover\, food\, and water needed for thriving bird populations. Author Rufus Stephens\, co-author of the book\, Land Stewardship for Birds: A Guide for Central Texas\, will speak about conserving and enhancing local habitats – live oak savannahs\, grasslands\, and residential yards.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/birds-environment/
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LOCATION:https://www.npsot.org/event/birds-environment/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021131
CREATED:20240815T012643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T012646Z
UID:10003410-1724785200-1724788800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Top Tips to Attract Birds to Your Yard or Ranch Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Nearly 50 years of data tells us that bird populations are declining at an alarming rate\, but with thoughtful practices you can help reverse this trend. What you do on your property can restore and enhance bird habitats to produce the cover\, food\, and water needed for thriving bird populations. Author Rufus Stephens\, co-author of the book\, Land Stewardship for Birds: A Guide for Central Texas\, will speak about conserving and enhancing local habitats – live oak savannahs\, grasslands\, and residential yards. Stephens will be speaking at the next meeting of the Fredericksburg Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas on Tuesday\, August 27 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Halle.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/top-tips-to-attract-birds-to-your-yard-or-ranch-landscape/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021131
CREATED:20240827T000311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T153728Z
UID:10003621-1724936400-1724940000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Clear Lake Chapter Plant Sale Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Planning meeting for our fall plant sale on October 5. Contact Chair Cheryl Barajas for information on joining the committee and/or Zoom meeting details.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/clear-lake-chapter-plant-sale-committee-meeting-10/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Plant Sale
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240830T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240830T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021131
CREATED:20240730T214832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T214833Z
UID:10003386-1725026400-1725033600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Native Seed Library cleaning and packaging new seed donations
DESCRIPTION:Free seeds for volunteers and this event counts for Texas Master Naturalist hours.  Meeting is at the Tye Preston Memorial Library\, located at 16311 S Access Rd\, Canyon Lake\, TX 78133\, United States.  All are welcome!  Come as you are\, go when you please.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/native-seed-library-cleaning-and-packaging-new-seed-donations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240831T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240831T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021131
CREATED:20240104T000625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T000626Z
UID:10002324-1725105600-1725105600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:News Magazine Fall Submission Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The Native Plant Society of Texas encourages submission of articles\, photos\, pertinent news or other interesting information for publication. \n\n\n\n\nSubmit articles or written items as email attachments.\n\n\n\nSend photos as email attachments in JPG\, RAW or TIFF format.\n\n\n\nLarger file size and best quality are preferable.\n\n\n\nContact the Editor for more information.\n\n\n\n\nWe reserve the right to edit all submissions for accuracy\, relevance\, length\, grammar or for other reason. In matters of style our print publication generally follows the Chicago Manual of Style. \n\n\n\nUnless prior arrangements with the editor are made\, submissions may also appear on our website and linked on our social media pages. \n\n\n\nWe do not accept outside advertising in any of our publications.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/news-magazine-fall-submission-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines and Due Dates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240901T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240901T235900
DTSTAMP:20260405T021131
CREATED:20240701T170938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T171123Z
UID:10005523-1725177600-1725235140@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Native Pollinator Habitat Grant Program - Clear Lake
DESCRIPTION:Application Deadline: September 1 \n\n\n\nThe Clear Lake Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas awards grants to nature centers\, schools\, educational groups and others to help fund development and maintenance of pollinator habitats using native plants\, shrubs or trees on public sites in Brazoria\, Galveston or Harris Counties of Texas. Priority is given to projects located in Brazoria Co.\, Galveston Co.\, and the southeast quadrant of Harris Co.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/deadline-native-pollinator-habitat-grant-program-clear-lake-2/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines and Due Dates
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240903T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240903T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021131
CREATED:20240903T003734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T003950Z
UID:10003742-1725354000-1725361200@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-2/2024-09-03/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240903T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240903T201500
DTSTAMP:20260405T021131
CREATED:20240815T153018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T210338Z
UID:10003411-1725386400-1725394500@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Boerne Chapter Meeting at Hunke Gathering Hall at Herff Farm
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Meeting at Hunke Gathering Hall at Herff Farm – 6:00pm Social Time\, 6:45pm – 8:15pm Chapter Announcements followed by presentation. \n\n\n\nSpeaker – Scott Johnson\, a conservationist\, certified outdoor educator\, and former zoologist who has held positions ranging from reptile keeper to director of education.  Throughout Scott’s career he specialized primarily in reptiles and has worked closely with Louisiana Pinesnake conservation in East Texas\, Conservation Education in Florida. He has also worked with Crocodilians in India at the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Center for Herpetology. Scott recently left the zoology field so he could be closer to his family in Texas and continues to work on connecting people with nature and promoting conservation initiatives. \n\n\n\nTopic: Coexistence – Native Plants\, Reptiles\, Amphibians\, and People.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-meeting-at-hunke-gathering-hall-at-herff-farm/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240903T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240903T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021131
CREATED:20240515T213523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T230611Z
UID:10003132-1725388200-1725395400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Collin County Chapter - Member Show and Tell
DESCRIPTION:Our chapter’s annual “Show and Tell” meeting will be on Tuesday September 3. Members and other attendees are encouraged to show pictures and tell about their favorite native Texas plants. Everyone is invited to participate and there is no minimum length\, but we request presentations to be limited to 10 minutes. The only requirement is that you show and discuss native Texas plants. \n\n\n\nThe meeting will be a hybrid\, with attendance options either in-person at the Heard Museum’s Laughlin Hall or virtually via Zoom. Enter Laughlin Hall from the southern entrance to the museum. Presenters can be in person or remote. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo participate\, all you need to do is send an email to timcast@gmail.com with a PowerPoint\, Google Slides\, or PDF that you will be showing. Please convert presentations in Apple’s Keynote software to one of these formats. Also\, please do not send photos – convert them into a PDF format using Microsoft’s or Apple’s “Print to PDF” function. This will ensure your photos are in the order you want to present. \n\n\n\nSocial time starts at 6:30 pm\, at 7:00 our chapter president\, Rodney Thomas\, will give a brief chapter update\, and followed by the showing and telling of our native plants. We look forward to seeing and hearing about your native Texas plants. \n\n\n\nTo join via Zoom – https://tinyurl.com/yn85nbzd ; Meeting ID: 885 5459 6572 ; Passcode: 571904 \n\n\n\nNo registration is required\, and the meeting will be recorded.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/collin-county-chapter-show-and-tell/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240903T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240903T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021131
CREATED:20240418T194626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T194856Z
UID:10003034-1725390000-1725393600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:NPSOT-Houston Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Houston chapter is always looking for dedicated volunteers who are passionate about the native plant mission in their city. Join our team to participate in important habitat\, outreach\, and planning efforts the support our mission. Anyone is welcome to attend our board meetings on zoom. We would love to have you join one of our committees and start the fun and rewarding work that goes into our various projects. \n\n\n\nWe use Slack to organize and communicate. Please email us at nphouston1@gmail.com for the slack link.  \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 845 237 64852Passcode: monarch \n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Houston Chapter Page
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/may-npsot-houston-board-meeting/2024-09-03/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="reba wiles":MAILTO:rwiles104@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240904T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240904T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021131
CREATED:20240110T215004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T205455Z
UID:10002524-1725458400-1725463800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:September 4: Wildscaping for Bats presented by Missy Singleton
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Meeting – Topic: “Wildscaping for Bats” – Presented by Missy Singleton\, Private Lands Biologist with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/bats/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021131
CREATED:20240119T143134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T173103Z
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SUMMARY:George Cates\, Native American Seed\, “Native Plant Propagation with Seed”\, North Central Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:George will present on Zoom from Junction\, Texas. \n\n\n\nCome in person to watch with your friends\, eat snacks and possibly win a door prize. \n\n\n\nLooking to diversify your landscape with beautiful and resilient native plants? Learn useful information on establishing native plants\, like when to direct seed and when to start in pots.  Design your planting for success and years of joy through a deep connection to nature will follow! Learn from George’s experiences in successful invasive species management\, aligning expectations with reality\, getting the right plants in the right place\, and maintaining plantings over time. \n\n\n\nAbout George Cates: \n\n\n\nNative American Seed’s mission is helping people restore the earth. George Cates\, our Restoration Specialist\, is integral to that mission. For over 20 years at Native American Seed\, he’s conducted native prairie remnant harvests for use in ecological restoration projects. He is based in Junction and works on the farm operations. These experiences give him unique insight into establishing resilient native plant populations across a wide range of conditions in the many ecoregions of Texas. \n\n\n\nFort Worth Botanic Garden in the Rose Room \n\n\n\n3220 Botanic Garden Blvd\, Fort Worth\, Texas 76107 \n\n\n\n6:15 pm Socializing & snacks 6:30 pm Business meeting and announcementsThe presentation will follow our business meeting. \n\n\n\nThis meeting is hybrid; in person with a virtual Zoom option. \n\n\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting: \n\n\n\nhttps://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkcemoqDovH9Qb5PdbLPQN_ipqLjhCzESG \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/north-central-chapter-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021131
CREATED:20240901T104954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T231201Z
UID:10003481-1725562800-1725566400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Pines and Prairies Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All members are invited to attend. \n\n\n\nAgenda and Newsletter \n\n\n\nContact:  Helen Capozzelli  \n\n\n\nChapter Information:Website:  https://npsot.org/chapters/pines-and-prairiesJoin here:  https://npsot.org/join-or-renew-membershipFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pines-and-Prairies-Chapter-of-the-Native-Plant-Society-of-Texas-102862655178121YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiAqU1IdmpnxriF_wTIY5XA
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/pines-and-prairies-board-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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