Native Plant Society of Texas

Mckinney Falls Plant ID Walk
2026-03-14 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago)
Hey Y’all!In the month of March, we will be taking a field trip to Mckinney Falls for a plant ID walk with Elliott Bucknall.

We will plan to meet at 10:30 AM and the walk should take about 2 hours. Since this is a state park, there will be a fee to get into the park ($6 for adults).

Please make sure that you are dressed appropriately for the weather, you bring a water bottle with you, and you have the correct footwear for uneven ground.

If you have any questions/concerns please reach out to our Field Trip Coordinator, Pati Molinas (ppmolinas@gmail.com)

If you’ve never been to Mckinney Falls and want more information here is the website to the park.

Please let us know you are coming by signing up here.

Beaumont Chapter Meeting
2026-03-16 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Tyrell Park, 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77705
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.

Meeting Location: Tyrrell Park – 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive, Beaumont, TX 77705

We meet in the Binks Horticultural Center in the Beaumont Botanical Gardens area of the park.

Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting
2026-03-17 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Location: 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.

Monthly Chapter Meeting
2026-03-18 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for our monthly chapter meeting! We meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month.

More details are coming soon.

Elm Creek: Monthly Chapter Meeting
2026-03-18 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)

Boerne City Campus Natural Area (BCCNA) Workday
2026-03-19 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
Join us for BCCNA workdays!

The 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.

BCCNA Workdays take place on the first and third Thursdays of each month.

Our 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!

Each volunteer will be required to fill out the City of Boerne’s liability waiver the first time he or she volunteers.

Contact Jeff Schwarz at jeffschwarz27@gmail.com for more info.

Chapter Leader Forum: Effective Plant Sales
2026-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Topic: How to conduct plant sales effectively.

Speakers:New Braunfels chapter officers, Austin Chapter Officers, Meg Inglis

Registration Link: https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/z9ppuskTQeGp_rSnNFzkWw

Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Native Solutions: Real-World Restoration Stories and the Impact of Local Plants
2026-03-19 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Native plant communities throughout the Lower Galveston Bay Watershed have been on the decline as open green space is rapidly being lost to urban sprawl, industrial land use, and poor land management practices. The loss of biodiversity threatens the overall health of our bay system and its ability to provide habitat for wildlife. Local resources for native plant material adapted to our harsh coastal environment are difficult to find, forcing consumers to purchase material from non-local sources that lack the genetic adaptations to thrive in our coastal ecosystems.

To address these challenges, the Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) operates a Native Plant Program that supplies native plant resources for landscape-scale restoration projects. These resources are available to conservation and restoration practitioners, as well as residential homeowners seeking to utilize native plants in their home landscaping. Through this program, GBF has implemented a variety of restoration projects across its conservation properties.

In this presentation, GBF will share both successful and unsuccessful stories from these restoration efforts, illustrating how the Native Plant Program has contributed to the recovery of local plant communities and highlighting lessons learned along the way. These real-world examples will demonstrate the importance of using locally adapted native plants and the impact of restoration work on the health and resilience of the Lower Galveston Bay Watershed.

About the Speaker

Ricci Simmons is the Conservation Stewardship Manager at the Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF). She has a B.S. in Wildlife Fisheries Sciences and in Rangeland Ecology Management from Texas A&M University, in addition to an M.S. in Hydrology from Boise State University. Her responsibility at GBF is to promote high species diversity, improve hydrologic function, and increase wildlife habitat through vegetation management on protected lands that are sensitive to the health of Galveston Bay.She also oversees monitoring of GBF’s properties using the Land Trust Alliance Standards and Practices, and manages an upland native plant and emergent freshwater wetland nurseries. Ricci spends most of her free time enjoying the outdoors with her family and especially loves collecting and pressing botanical specimens.

Our 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.

The presentation will start at 7:00 pm, but come at 6:45 pm for a meet and greet with snacks.

Houston Arboretum and Nature Center

610 Entrance (preferred)120 W Loop N FwyHouston, TX 77024

Woodway Entrance4501 Woodway DriveHouston, TX 77024

(Parking is free at the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center on Thursdays.)

Meetings will also be live-streamed and recorded for later viewing.

Return to Houston Chapter Page

Pines & Prairies Chapter Meeting
2026-03-19 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Details will be emailed to members

Mercer Botanic Gardens March Mart 📝
2026-03-20 00:00 - 2026-03-21 23:59 (America/Chicago)
We need volunteers to staff Native Plant Outreach Table in three shifts per day (details on sign-up sheet ).

Please sign up here.

Plant Propagation 101 with Diana Black
2026-03-20 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
This is a great opportunity to get your hands dirty and learn how to propagate our native plants! Classes will be held at Diana’s home at 2:00 on March 20, April 3, and April 17. Please notify Diana or another officer that you plan to attend.

Clear Lake Chapter Spring Plant Sale - March 21
2026-03-21 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
Save the Date for our Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 8–10 a.m. on the UHCL campus!

Catalog is now available!

Prices vary – Look for signs throughout the sale for pricing information.

Cash preferred; cards accepted. Cash helps maximize support for our programs.

Bring a wagon or cart if you have one.

Look for the green “Native Plant Event” signs as you enter the campus.

The first 50 customers to check out will receive a free small native plant (while supplies last). Giveaway plants are separate from plants for sale.

LocationEIH is located on the UHCL campus at 2700 Bay Area Blvd. Enter Entrance 2, take a left on Bayou Rd., and follow the signs to the NOA 1 Bldg. OR use Entrance 3 on Middlebrook Dr. and take a right into parking lot D4.

Get directions on Google Maps: bit.ly/getdirectionstoeih

Lake Mineral Wells State Park Pollinator Garden Work Day, Volunteer Opportunity, Cross Timbers Chapter, Mineral Wells, Saturday, 3/21/2026 at 10 a.m.
2026-03-21 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
🌿 Calling All Native Plant Enthusiasts! 🌿 Be a Pollinator Protector! 🐝🌸

Join us for a morning of volunteer magic at Lake Mineral Wells State Park. 🌼✨

You 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.

Here are some suggestions on clothing and what to bring:

Work Clothing: Wear comfortable work clothing appropriate for the weather. Layers are great for adjusting to changing conditions.

Gloves: If you have gardening gloves, bring them along. They’ll protect your hands while working with plants and soil.

Gardening 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.

Water: Stay hydrated! Bring a water bottle to keep yourself refreshed during the work.

Hat: 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.

Additional Details:

If the temperature is below 40°F or if it’s raining, the workday will be canceled.

For 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

Location:

Lake Mineral Wells State Park, 100 Park Road 71, Mineral Wells, Texas.

Before entering the park gates, take a left into the administration building parking lot.

Meeting Point:

Meet at the garden located near the administration building entrance (before paying at the gate).

Let’s come together and contribute to the beauty and health of our local environment! 🌿🌸

Volunteer hours count towards Texas Master Naturalist and Texas Master Gardeners.

H-E-B Tabling
2026-03-21 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-22 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
This spring, NPSOT is excited to continue our partnership with H-E-B on native plants offerings as H-E-B remains committed to help conserve and protect Our Texas, Our Future.

More than 170 H-E-B stores, to be announced, will be selling a colorful selection of native plants at a special prices.

Native Plant Society of Texas volunteers and Texas Master Gardeners will also be tabling at these stores over the course of two weekends in March to answer customers’ questions about native plants. See volunteer details in the NPSOT Member Portal.

H-E-B Texas Native Plant Celebration-New Braunfels Ave
2026-03-21 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Location: H-E-B Plus! 4100 New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX

NPSOT has again partnered with HEB to promote several native varieties in the garden section of their stores this spring. We will be tabling at the following stores:

HEB Plus 463, 1150 NW Loop 410 (1604 and Blanco Rd.), March 21; 11 – 1 and 1 – 3pm

HEB Plus 26, 4100 South New Braunfels, March 21; 11 – 1 and 1 – 3pm

HEB 771, 14325 Potranco Rd. (Hwy. 211 and Potranco), March 22; 12 – 2 and 2 – 4pm

HEB 733, 12125 Alamo Ranch Pkwy, March 28, 11 – 1 and 1 – 3pm

View the shifts and sign up here: March 2026 HEB Tabling

H-E-B Texas Native Plant Celebration-NW Loop 410
2026-03-21 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Location: H-E-B Plus! 1150 NW Loop 410 (1604 and Blanco Road)

NPSOT has again partnered with HEB to promote several native varieties in the garden section of their stores this spring. We will be tabling at the following stores:

HEB Plus 463, 1150 NW Loop 410 (1604 and Blanco Rd.), March 21; 11 – 1 and 1 – 3pm

HEB Plus 26, 4100 South New Braunfels, March 21; 11 – 1 and 1 – 3pm

HEB 771, 14325 Potranco Rd. (Hwy. 211 and Potranco), March 22; 12 – 2 and 2 – 4pm

HEB 733, 12125 Alamo Ranch Pkwy, March 28, 11 – 1 and 1 – 3pm

View the shifts and sign up here: March 2026 HEB Tabling

H-E-B Texas Native Plant Celebration-Potranco Road
2026-03-22 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Location: H-E-B, 14325 Potranco Road (Hwy 211 and Potranco)

NPSOT has again partnered with HEB to promote several native varieties in the garden section of their stores this spring. We will be tabling at the following stores:

HEB Plus 463, 1150 NW Loop 410 (1604 and Blanco Rd.), March 21; 11 – 1 and 1 – 3pm

HEB Plus 26, 4100 South New Braunfels, March 21; 11 – 1 and 1 – 3pm

HEB 771, 14325 Potranco Rd. (Hwy. 211 and Potranco), March 22; 12 – 2 and 2 – 4pm

HEB 733, 12125 Alamo Ranch Pkwy, March 28, 11 – 1 and 1 – 3pm

View the shifts and sign up here: March 2026 HEB Tabling

H-E-B Tabling Outreach📝
2026-03-22 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Please see sign-up sheet for store locations.

Sign up here.

Chapter Meeting - Rooted in Nature: Composting and Native Flora of Texas
2026-03-23 17:45 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Peter Joseph – “Rooted in Nature: Composting and Native Flora of Texas”

Bio: Peter is a Guadalupe County Master Gardener and Master Composter with the State of Texas Alliance of Recycling. He focuses on Earth-Kind practices which help plants thrive while conserving water and caring for the environment. Peter is actively engaged in environmental stewardship and conservation efforts with multiple groups in the greater San Antonio area. He has served on the board of the San Antonio Chapter of NPSOT, is an Alamo Area Master Naturalist, a member of the Audubon Society, and serves on the Environmental Advisory Committee for the San Antonio River Authority among other roles.

The meeting is at the Headwaters of the Comal 333 E. Klingmann St.

Prairie Rose Chapter Meeting
2026-03-23 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Somervell County Citizens Center, 209 SW Barnard Street, Glen Rose, Texas, United States
Join us for our monthly chapter meeting at the Somervell County Citizens Center, 209 SW Barnard Street in Glen Rose. The meetings are free and open to visitors.

Bastrop County Chapter Meeting
2026-03-23 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for our monthly chapter meeting. Our meetings are hybrid. You can join us in person at the Bastrop Public Library in the Pressley Conference Room or virtually via Zoom.

2026-03-23 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
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=[REDACTED]

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 you Monday!

—

Jay Gowen, NLCP Chair, Pines and Prairies Chapter, 832-513-5785 (cell)

San Antonio Chapter Meeting March 2026
2026-03-24 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
When: March 24, 2026Time: 5:30-7:30pmWhere: Koehler Pavilion at Brackenridge Park

Instead of our usual meeting and program at Hardberger Park, please join us at the Koehler Pavilion on the San Antonio River at Brackenridge Park for a social gathering and opportunity to adopt or exchange native Texas plants.

All members and friends are welcome!

What to bring: If you’ve got Texas native plants in your yard needing thinning or removal, please pot them up soon, label them with both common and latin name (if possible!) and then bring them with you to exchange for something new, or simply bring your excess to share with others. Also, don’t forget to package and bring any native seeds that you have collected.

This is going to be an ideal time for you to acquire some new native plants for your yard and to show your support for the San Antonio Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas. It will also be a great time to visit with your native plant friends and to make some new plant loving friends.

Finding Koehler Pavillion: Koehler Pavilion is just up the river from the San Antonio Zoo Train Depot. It is just off the circle where Tuleta and N. St. Mary’s Street intersect near Kiddie Park. Parking can be found in front of pavilion across from the SA Zoo Education Center or at the Brackenridge Eagle Train Station.

Click for a Map.

March Meeting - Texas Mycology, Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting (Weatherford) - Tuesday 3/24/2026
2026-03-24 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
DATE: Tuesday, March 24th, 2026

TIME: 6 pm

LOCATION: 213 Raymond George Way, Weatherford, TX 76086, United States

SPEAKER: Eli Turner

Eli will be presenting on (mycology) the native mushrooms and fungi of Texas!

More information coming soon.

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Meeting Details:

6:00pm Chapter Business Meeting

6:30pm Monthly Feature Presentation

This educational event is open to the public.

Location: Mount Pleasant Historical School, 213 Raymond George Way, Weatherford, Texas.

6:00 p.m. Chapter Business Meeting and Update on Native Plant Sale

6:30 p.m. Bat Presentation

Austin Chapter Meeting: Mycology 101 in Central Texas
2026-03-24 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Lakewood Clubhouse, 7317 Lakewood Dr., Austin, Texas, 78750, United States
Our next Austin Chapter meeting will be Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 7pm with a social half-hour starting at 6:30PM.

Mycology 101 in Central Texas

Join us to discover fungi’s role in ecosystems and four ways to upcycle mushroom blocks: nourishing plants and wildlife, building water-efficient, fungal-rich soil, and remediating contaminated sites. This class will equip you with practical skills to promote sustainability, improve soil health, and up-cycle mushroom blocks.

Kathleen Walsh is a Central Texas–based mycophile with a passion for building community through education and empowerment. She believes mushrooms offer powerful healing properties for the mind and body and loves sharing that knowledge in a fun and accessible way.

Join us for our monthly Chapter Meeting, 4th Tuesday of almost every month at 7PM (with social time at 6:30PM). We will have a table with seeds to swap. Bring some seeds to share. You are also welcome to bring food or drink to share.

Location: Lakewood Clubhouse at 7317 Lakewood Dr, Austin, TX 78750.The meeting has a Zoom hybrid option as well. To attend online, you must register for the Zoom meeting.

Please note that there is no Austin Chapter meeting in April due to the NPSOT Austin Chapter’s Spring Native Plant Sale on April 26 at 11AM-3PM.

Garden Tour at Diane Schrage's Home
2026-03-25 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)
Hi, fellow chapter members! I’m looking forward to sharing a bit of my land with you — not as a formal tour, but as an introduction to the Piney Woods of East Texas as I experience it. Come comfortable, curious, and ready to simply observe and enjoy. For those who’d rather not traipse through the woods, there’s plenty of room on the deck to sit, visit, and enjoy the view.

To RSVP for the tour of Diane Schrage’s garden, please CLICK HERE. Parking is limited for this MEMBERS ONLY event and an RSVP is required, so send us an email and we will give you the needed instructions on where to meet for parking and ride-sharing. Signed permission slips are required for each member that attends. Also, don’t forget to bring your water with you since this is an outdoor event. Also consider bringing your WALKING STICK with you in case you need the support as we hike the unlevel terrain.

Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture Demonstration Garden Workday
2026-03-26 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
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.

What to Expect:

Hands-On Learning: Gain practical experience in planting, pruning, and maintaining a variety of plants.

Expert Guidance: Our knowledgeable garden coordinators will be on hand to share tips and answer your gardening questions.

Community Spirit: Meet fellow garden lovers, share stories, and enjoy the camaraderie of working together.

What to Bring:

Comfortable clothing and gardening gloves

A hat, water, pest repellent, and sunscreen

Your enthusiasm and love for gardening!

Common gardening tools, such as pruners, weeders, and the like. Whatever you use in your garden, as tools will not be provided.

Whether 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.

Wichita River Chapter Meeting
2026-03-26 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for our monthly members meeting with a variety of topics. Meetings are held the fourth Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. @The Forum Club Room (East Entrance) at 2120 Speedway Avenue, Wichita Falls, TX. 76308.

Executive Committee Meeting
2026-03-26 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) Executive Committee meetings occur monthly.

All 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.
