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SUMMARY:No Meeting\, Happy Holidays!
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/no-meeting-happy-holidays/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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SUMMARY:NATIVE SEED EXCHANGE\, Post Oak Chapter
DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to join us for our second annual Post Oak Chapter of NPSOT annual seed exchange! Saturday\, December 7th 1-3pm at the Gary Halter Nature Center at Lick Creek Park in College Station. Bring any native seeds you have and we’ll clean\, sort and share information on preparation\, germination and planting. You will be able to take some seeds home too! Light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/seed-exchange-post-oak-chapter/
CATEGORIES:Seed Exchange
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SUMMARY:Holiday Social
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 5\, 2024 NB NPSOT Holiday social\, Forke Store at Conservation Plaza
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/holiday-social/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093101
CREATED:20241004T200403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T200404Z
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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.  Contact Mickey Rivere\, 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-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241204T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093101
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SUMMARY:Dec. 4: Celebrating Lakes & Pines Chapter 2024 Inaugural Year
DESCRIPTION:Members’ Board Election & Holiday Social…  We will be celebrating the holidays and our first year as a chapter.  Members are asked to bring a favorite appetizer or sweet to share with the group. Please RSVP by email\, text\, or call Diana.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/dec-4-celebrating-lakes-pines-chapter-2024-inaugural-year/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093101
CREATED:20240418T194626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T194856Z
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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/2024-12-03/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="reba wiles":MAILTO:rwiles104@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T203000
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CREATED:20240227T001330Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Holiday Party - North Central Chapter
DESCRIPTION:Catered by La Pasadita\, Tacos\, Tortas Y MaS…! \n\n\n\nRSVP Deadline November 16\, 2024 via membership MailChimp communication sent on November 5th. \n\n\n\nThis month will be In person only. No Zoom option is available. \n\n\n\nGames and prizes \n\n\n\nFort Worth Botanic Gardens in the Rose\, Iris & Orchid Room \n\n\n\n3220 Botanic Garden Blvd\, Fort Worth\, Texas 76107
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/annual-holiday-party-north-central-chapter/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Social Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093101
CREATED:20240902T214255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T001517Z
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SUMMARY:Collin County Chapter - No December Meeting
DESCRIPTION:No Chapter Meeting in December.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/collin-county-chapter-no-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093101
CREATED:20241109T183800Z
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SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting\, Potluck Dinner\,  Hunke Hall\, 33 Herff Farm Road\, 6:00-8:00 
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-meeting-potluck-dinner-hunke-hall-33-herff-farm-road-600-800/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Social Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093101
CREATED:20240903T003734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T003950Z
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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-workday-eih-2/2024-12-03/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093101
CREATED:20240104T000922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T000924Z
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SUMMARY:News Magazine Winter 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-winter-submission-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Leader Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241130T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093101
CREATED:20241125T012514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T012515Z
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SUMMARY:Fungi in Forest Ecosystems – a Conversation and Walk at W. G. Jones State Forest
DESCRIPTION:Join The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N. member\, Teri MacArthur\, for a brief conversation about the role of fungi in forest ecosystems\, followed by a walk around the trails at W. G\, Jones State Forest at 9am on Saturday\, November 30. We’ll meet in the Classroom Building (1328 FM 1488\, 77384) for our discussion and then head out. Locating and identifying any mushrooms we may find will depend on rain nearer the date\, as well as soil temperatures that prompt many of our late summer and fall mushrooms to appear. We always find something interesting in the forest\, though\, so come prepared to be surprised! Bring your Field Notebook and a writing implement\, plus drinking water for the time outside\, estimated to be about 2 hours. Wear comfortable walking shoes\, long pants\, and long sleeves (weather permitting) to keep any late flying mosquitoes off your skin. \n\n\n\nIt will be helpful\, but not required\, to let Teri know you intend to join the group by sending an email to texasnaturelover@earthlink.net . \n\n\n\nIf you need assistance in finding the group on the morning of the event\, you can reach Teri at 281-381-3281.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/fungi-in-forest-ecosystems-a-conversation-and-walk-at-w-g-jones-state-forest/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241129T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093101
CREATED:20241106T031653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T031654Z
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SUMMARY:Opt Outside Black Friday Plant ID Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the a plant ID hike along the Violet Crown Trail for our response to Black Friday. Address to follow soon in an email to members. Join us know to get in on the fun!
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/opt-outside-black-friday-plant-id-hike/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241126T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093101
CREATED:20240228T044006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T044007Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pot Luck\, Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting (Weatherford)- Tuesday 11/26
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the successes of our chapter in 2024. \n\n\n\nMeeting Details: \n\n\n\nSign up to bring a dish and share a meal with some of your favorite native plant lovers!  More details to come. \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.  Native plant swap
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/holiday-pot-luck-cross-timbers-chapter-meeting-weatherford-tuesday-11-26/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241126T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093101
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/2024-11-26/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093101
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/49257/2024-11-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241125T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241125T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093101
CREATED:20241118T134606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T134836Z
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SUMMARY:Craig Hensley - An Ecologic overview of growing native plants & using sound environmental practices
DESCRIPTION:The basics on the connection between growing natives\, practicing sound environmental principles and how this affects ecosystem health.By Craig Hensley
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/craig-hensley-an-ecologic-overview-of-growing-native-plants-using-sound-environmental-practices/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093101
CREATED:20240624T030659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T030700Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Native Plant/Seed Swap and Potluck - November 21
DESCRIPTION:Before you start all of your Thanksgiving festivities\, join us for one of favorite annual events! If you have native plants\, you likely have some new seedlings that have popped up\, clumps that need to be divided\, and seed heads to collect. Gather them up and trade them for some new species! This is always a fun event. What’s better than free plants\, right?  \n\n\n\nPlease only bring specimens that are locally native to Harris and surrounding counties or the Gulf Coast ecoregion. You can also bring other useful native plant related materials you don’t need any more like books or tools. \n\n\n\nThis is a great opportunity to network with your fellow NPSOT-H members\, meet the board\, and enjoy time with other native plant enthusiasts. We hope you can join us; please bring your favorite sharable dish for the potluck! \n\n\n\nNote we start earlier than our normal meeting and have a potluck dinner. Here is a rough outline of our schedule for the evening. \n\n\n\n\n6:00 pm – Set-up plants and seeds/social time\n\n\n\n6:30 pm – Potluck dinner\n\n\n\n7:00 pm – Announcements\n\n\n\n7:15 pm – Treasury update \n\n\n\n7:20 pm – Plant talks\n\n\n\n8:00-8:30 pm – Plant & seed swap\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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\n \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\nOur next live-streamed meeting will be in January. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Houston Chapter Page
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/annual-native-plant-seed-swap-and-potluck-november-21/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093101
CREATED:20240103T235948Z
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SUMMARY:Chapter Leader Forum: Planning for Texas Wildflower Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Title: Planning for Texas Wildflower Day 2025 \n\n\n\nDescription:Join November’s Chapter Leader Forum with Camelia Maier\, Ph.D.\, and Tom Kirwan\, Trinity Forks Chapter members\, to discuss plans for Texas Wildflower Day 2025. \n\n\n\nTexas Wildflower Day will take place next year on Friday\, April 25\, 2025\, at Texas Woman’s University (TWU) Denton campus. This event honors Texas’ beautiful wildflowers and promotes their conservation. The Texas Legislature established this day in 1981 thanks to Carroll Abbott\, a passionate wildflower preservationist. \n\n\n\nThe Carroll Abbott Wildflower Sanctuary\, located in the northwest portion of the Texas Woman’s University campus\, is dedicated to Carroll Abbott\, the founder of the Native Plant Society of Texas. It features a variety of native Texas wildflowers. \n\n\n\nShare your chapter’s ideas to promote our forty-fourth Texas Wildflower Day 2025\, increase attendance\, expand NPSOT organizational awareness throughout Texas\, and engage Texans in NPSOT’s mission. \n\n\n\nPresenters:Dr. Camelia Maier is Texas Woman’s University’s Cornaro Professor\, School of the Sciences\, Division of Biology\, Director and Curator\, TWU Herbarium\, and Chair of The Bettye Myers Butterfly Garden Advisory Committee\, which oversees The Carroll Abbott Wildflower Sanctuary and Texas Wildflower Day. \n\n\n\nTom Kirwan is a member of TWU’s Texas Wildflower Day Planning Committee and NPSOT’s point of contact for our collaboration with the Homegrown National Park movement. \n\n\n\nWhen: November 21\, 2024 (Third Thursday) 12 – 1 pm CST \n\n\n\nZoom Registration Link:https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkduGsrzkvHt2-8zF3_Epo4fz0QEd0Eb4k
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-leader-forum-11/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Leader Forum,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T070000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093101
CREATED:20241107T224045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T224137Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Ones & NPSOT Webinar - Garden Design Using Natives
DESCRIPTION:Register to attend via this Facebook event or post. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNPSOT is partnering with Wild Ones for a webinar with Christy Ten Eyck\, celebrated landscape architect\, on November 21 at 6:00 PM CT. \n\n\n\nChristy has created an amazing garden design using resiliant Texas native plants that she will share.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/wild-ones-npsot-webinar-garden-design-using-natives/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093101
CREATED:20241119T151621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T151622Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Planting and Seed Collection Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Fall is here! Come learn about what you should be planting now and how to collect native plant seeds. \n\n\n\nDebbie Kyrouac with the Lindheimer chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas will provide a short presentation on fall planting & seed collection followed by a Q&A session.  \n\n\n\nThis presentation is provided by members of the Lindheimer chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/fall-planting-and-seed-collection-seminar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093101
CREATED:20240318T203353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241102T025415Z
UID:10003491-1732042800-1732046400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Austin Chapter Meeting - Native Grasses and Grasslands of Texas - November 19
DESCRIPTION:Our guest speaker this month is Chris Best (State Botanist\, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service\, Austin\, Texas) presenting\, “Native Grasses and Grasslands of Texas:  Ecology\, conservation\, and restoration of native grasslands in Texas.”    \n\n\n\nThis will be a hybrid meeting\, with both in-person and virtual options. \n\n\n\nThe in-person location is Lakewood Clubhouse (off 360) 7317 Lakewood Drive\, Austin\, TX 78750 \n\n\n\nChris Best earned degrees in Plant Biochemistry and Botany and presented a master’s thesis on the role of arbuscular mycorrhizae in strip mine spoil restoration. From 1985–1989 he was an agroforestry extensionist with the Peace Corps and a consultant for CARE International in Guatemala. He has worked for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a Plant Ecologist at Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR (1990–2006) and since 2006 as the agency’s State Botanist in Texas. His primary responsibilities include assessments of plant species for protection under the federal Endangered Species Act and recovery planning of listed plants in Texas. His current research interests include estimating the population sizes of rare plants\, the role of rhizosphere symbionts in the establishment of rare cactuses in harsh environments\, and the effect of smoke substances on the germination of bracted twistflower seeds. \n\n\n\nRegister for the Zoom here https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvc-mrpjIvEtJN0IIypG4VGfUj8LjfS-Q1 \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/
LOCATION:Lakewood Clubhouse\, 7317 Lakewood Dr.\, Austin\, Texas\, 78750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093101
CREATED:20241024T160903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T184207Z
UID:10003806-1732037400-1732042800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting - Seed Swap!
DESCRIPTION:Location: Tye Preston Memorial Library\, 16311 S. Access Road\, Canyon Lake\, Texas 78133.  Join the Lindheimer Chapter for our annual native seed swap\, in place of our November monthly meeting. Gather your native seeds and bring them from 5:30 – 7:30 on Tuesday\, November 19th to swap with other members. Don’t worry if you have none to bring\, we always have plenty to share. We will also be recognizing our hardworking volunteers who keep our chapter going and growing. This meeting will not be broadcast on Zoom or YouTube.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093101
CREATED:20230601T180353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T154625Z
UID:10000756-1732006800-1732014000@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-work-day-eih/2024-11-19/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093101
CREATED:20240925T172657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T172842Z
UID:10003424-1731952800-1731960000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Bastrop County Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our chapter meeting. More information coming soon.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/bastrop-county-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093101
CREATED:20240119T165046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T165226Z
UID:10002620-1731952800-1731960000@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/2024-11-18/
LOCATION:Tyrell Park\, 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, Texas\, 77705
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093101
CREATED:20241028T204347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T205222Z
UID:10004154-1731754800-1731754800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Outreach: NICE! Milkweed & Monarch Butterflies
DESCRIPTION:From Wild Birds Unlimited: “Come in for an in-depth presentation on Monarch butterflies from our guests Greg and Linda! They have been involved with Monarch butterflies for over 10 years and have come to teach us all about them. Greg and Linda became very interested in Monarchs after visiting their wintering grounds in Mexico and began spreading awareness on how we can help their numbers grow ever since. Native milkweed plants will be available during the event as supplies last.” \n\n\n\nCall 281-416-4420 to reserve your seat! \n\n\n\nLocationWild Birds Unlimited2800 E. Broadway Street Ste. LPearland\, TX 77581
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/outreach-nice-milkweed-monarch-butterflies-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093101
CREATED:20241021T104939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T104940Z
UID:10004137-1731745800-1731772800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:NLCP Level 2 via Zoom (Houston Chapter)
DESCRIPTION:Summary\n\n\n\nLearn about 45 natives and how to design your native plant landscape! NLCP is a state-wide program\, but classes focus on the characteristics and plants in the region in which they are taught. \n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nThis class is 100% via Zoom and the content is specific to the greater-Houston area. \n\n\n\nSummary\n\n\n\nLevel 2: Landscape Design with Native Plants\n\n\n\n\nLearn how to create landscape designs using native plants\n\n\n\nReview ecological considerations important to landscape design\n\n\n\nIdentify cultural considerations impacting landscape design\n\n\n\nLearn steps to the design process\n\n\n\nPractice the design process during an hour-long exercise\n\n\n\nBecome familiar with 45 native Texas plants recommended for your landscape and 5 plants to avoid\n\n\n\n\nNote: You must complete NLCP Level 1 before taking this class. \n\n\n\nThe Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP) is a four-level certification program that teaches the value of including and preserving native plants in landscapes. Classes focus on the characteristics and plants of the region in which they are taught. Please register for classes located in the region in which you wish to landscape. Check it out! \n\n\n\nInstructors: \n\n\n\nRuss Kane BioMargaret Gnewuch  BioMary Spolyar Bio \n\n\n\nNative Landscape Certification Program (NLCP) \n\n\n\nThe Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP) is a four-level certification program that teaches the value of including and preserving native plants in landscapes. Classes focus on the characteristics and plants of the region in which they are taught. Check it out. \n\n\n\nRegistration Process \n\n\n\nWhen you “Click to Register“\, a “Log In” screen pops up.  You must log in to register at the Member Price.  If you are a member\, have taken a class\, or attended a NPSOT event in the past\, an account has already been created for you\, though you may still need to create a login.   Log in or create a login by filling in the email address used to complete your registration and clicking “Recover Account.”  Account records are secure and will not be shared.   \n\n\n\nNon-members or those without accounts may click on the “X” in the upper right-hand corner of the pop-up screen to close it and access the registration form. \n\n\n\nAfter Registration Watch for: \n\n\n\nNPSOT registration confirmation email – check junk mail1 week prior to class – reminder email3 days prior to class – an email with class materials and Zoom links1 day prior and day-of class – final reminder emails \n\n\n\nClass Prices and NPSOT Member Discounts \n\n\n\nLevel 1: $45 for allLevels 2\, 3\, 4 and Native Landscapes for Birds:$50 – Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) members$65 – Non-members. Become a NPSOT member.  \n\n\n\nCancellations \n\n\n\nContact: Linda Foss NLCP@npsot.org or (830) 218-7211. Fees may not be applied to future classes. Cancellations made by midnight on the Monday prior to class are eligible for a refund. Upon cancellation\, a $10 handling fee is deducted from the refund. Thanks for your understanding in this matter. \n\n\n\nQuestions \n\n\n\nRegistration: Linda Foss NLCP@npsot.org or (830) 218-7211.Class-specific: Margaret Gnewuch\, marg_g@hughes.net\, 713-657-0372Technical Issues with Class:  Scott Buckel\, sdbuckel@gmail.com\,
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/nlcp-level-2-via-zoom-houston-chapter/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093101
CREATED:20241104T005051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T005052Z
UID:10004156-1731744000-1731758400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Workday at Lake Creek Preserve Wildflower Garden
DESCRIPTION:Glen Buckley\, Lake Creek Preserve\, seeded two 90’ x 15’ areas at the trailhead with wildflower mix.  These areas were overrun with Bermuda grass\, nut grass\, and cumin ragweed. \n\n\n\nJoin others to prepare the area for a spring wildflower showing! \n\n\n\nWorkday:   Saturday\, November 16\, 8 a.m. \n\n\n\nTasks:  Spread compost\, cardboard\, and mulch \n\n\n\nNeeds:  Non-glossy Cardboard at least 2’ x 4’ with address labels and cellophane tape removed\, paper bags\, newspaper\, and water to wet the cardboard down \n\n\n\nContact:  Gail McConnell (281-507-2859)
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/workday-at-lake-creek-preserve-wildflower-garden/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T043000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093101
CREATED:20241031T192004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T192005Z
UID:10004155-1731729600-1731731400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Seven Principals of Xeriscaping in the Edward’s Plateau
DESCRIPTION:Craig Bruska\, Director of Education for the Lindheimer Chapter\, will conduct this class for the public.  Location will be the Tye Preston Memorial Library\, 16311 S. Access Road\, Canyon Lake\, TX\, in the Casteel Room.  Registration is not required.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/seven-principals-of-xeriscaping-in-the-edwards-plateau/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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