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SUMMARY:Lakes & Pines Demonstration Garden Work Day at Wood County Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to grab your garden tools and join us at the garden or just come out and say hello and take in the sublime natural beauty of springtime on the arboretum grounds. Feel free to bring a companion and share with others what our chapter is all about. We’ll meet on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 9:00 – 12:00.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lakes-pines-demonstration-garden-work-day-at-wood-county-arboretum-2/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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SUMMARY:Spring Native Plant Sale - Open to the Public
DESCRIPTION:Planting season will be here soon! Come check out what our native plant growers have to offer at the Spring Native Plant Sale at the Herff Farm Teaching Barn. Open to the Public. \n\n\n\nTake advantage of this opportunity to easily obtain native plants suited for our ecoregion. Along with making your space beautiful\, you’ll be providing food and habitat for butterflies\, birds and other wildlife. Many native plants even do well in containers! \n\n\n\nThis spring we expect to have a huge selection of native plants available for sale.  \n\n\n\nJoin us on Saturday\, April 18th! NPSOT members will be on hand to answer your gardening and native plant questions!
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/spring-native-plant-sale-open-to-the-public-2/
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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SUMMARY:Spring Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Shop our Spring Native Plant Sale to make your yard a beautiful and sustainable habitat.  \n\n\n\n\nSupport Local Pollinators: Our selection includes plants that provide essential nectar and pollen for bees\, butterflies\, and hummingbirds.\n\n\n\nWater Conservation: Native plants are adapted to local climates\, requiring far less water once established\, which helps conserve resources during droughts.\n\n\n\nSoil and Environmental Health: Their deep root systems improve soil structure\, reduce soil erosion\, and decrease the need for fertilizers and pesticides.\n\n\n\nLow Maintenance & Durable: These plants are better equipped to handle local weather extremes compared to non-native plants. \n\n\n\n\nWe are offering a tax free day for all purchases.  Early admittance at 9:00 am for members of:  Native Plant Society\, Kerrville Chapter; Riverside Nature Center; Texas Master Naturalist\, Hill Country Chapter
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/spring-native-plant-sale-4/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T120000
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SUMMARY:Trinity Forks Chapter 2026 Spring Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm or sellout \n\n\n\nLocation: Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church\, 6101 Morriss Road\, Flower Mound. We’ll be right at the entrance to the parking lots\, so don’t miss these great opportunity to get your native plants! \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please visit our Plant Sale page \n\n\n\nWe’ll have:Over 2000 native plantsKnowledgeable volunteersLow prices \n\n\n\nBring your own flats or boxes and cash\, check or credit card! We’ll see you there!
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/trinity-forks-chapter-2026-spring-plant-sale/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T100000
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SUMMARY:Lake Mineral Wells State Park Pollinator Garden Work Day\, Volunteer Opportunity\, Cross Timbers Chapter\, Mineral Wells\, Saturday\, 4/18/2026 at 10 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:🌿 Calling All Native Plant Enthusiasts! 🌿  Be a Pollinator Protector! 🐝🌸 \n\n\n\nJoin us for a morning of volunteer magic at Lake Mineral Wells State Park. 🌼✨ \n\n\n\nYou can help maintain the pollinator garden at Lake Mineral Wells State Park! 🌼🦋 This wonderful community effort supports our local ecosystems and provides habitat to facilitate the important work of pollinators.  This garden provides educational information to visitors and is utilized by the park staff to explain the importance of native plants and their benefits. \n\n\n\nHere are some suggestions on clothing and what to bring: \n\n\n\n\nWork Clothing: Wear comfortable work clothing appropriate for the weather. Layers are great for adjusting to changing conditions.\n\n\n\nGloves: If you have gardening gloves\, bring them along. They’ll protect your hands while working with plants and soil.\n\n\n\nGardening Tools: If you own any gardening tools\, such as nippers\, shovels\, spades\, pitchforks\, or wheelbarrows\, feel free to bring them.  Buckets and brooms are also useful. These tools can be incredibly helpful for various tasks.\n\n\n\nWater: Stay hydrated! Bring a water bottle to keep yourself refreshed during the work.\n\n\n\nHat:  A hat with a wide brim provides shade for your face\, neck\, and ears\, protecting you from direct sunlight. It helps prevent sunburn and reduces the risk of skin damage caused by UV radiation.  In case of cooler weather\, wear a hat to keep warm.\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Details: \n\n\n\n\nIf the temperature is below 40°F or if it’s raining\, the workday will be canceled. \n\n\n\nFor any specific questions or further information\, you can reach out to Cindy Crump at cindyleecrump@gmail.com or Vicki Brooks at vicki.brooks@icloud.com\n\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\n\nLake Mineral Wells State Park\, 100 Park Road 71\, Mineral Wells\, Texas.\n\n\n\nBefore entering the park gates\, take a left into the administration building parking lot.\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Point: \n\n\n\n\nMeet at the garden located near the administration building entrance (before paying at the gate).\n\n\n\n\nLet’s come together and contribute to the beauty and health of our local environment! 🌿🌸 \n\n\n\nVolunteer hours count towards Texas Master Naturalist and Texas Master Gardeners.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lake-mineral-wells-state-park-pollinator-garden-work-day-volunteer-opportunity-cross-timbers-chapter-mineral-wells-saturday-4-18-2026-at-10-a-m/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual East Texas Fire and Nature Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and our partners for a free event all about nature\, prescribed fire and how it benefits humans and wildlife alike! Join us for a day of nature-based hands-on activities aimed at families\, as well as short\, guided walks and special speaker presentations. There will be a variety of fire engines and equipment on-site and a live demonstration of prescribed fire. The fire demonstration is weather-dependent. We also have door prizes! \n\n\n\nBoth the hikes and the presentations will meet at the Nature Center building. \n\n\n\nGuided walks will take place on a variety of surface types and will last 20-30 minutes\, starting every hour from 10:00 until end of event. Please note there is no hike at noon. More information will be updated as details are confirmed. For more info\, click HERE.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/april-18-2nd-annual-east-texas-fire-and-nature-festival/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211604
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T201719Z
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SUMMARY:NICE Partner Plant Sale at the Nectar Bar
DESCRIPTION:Please save the date for another chapter fundraiser:  our NICE Partner Plant Sale at the Nectar Bar on Saturday\, April 18\, 2026.   \n\n\n\nStop by and pick up a unique native plant for your spring garden!  Every purchase will result in a donation to our chapter. \n\n\n\nVolunteer Opportunity:We are looking for 8 volunteers to serve as plant associates in assisting customers in plant selection. There are multiple shift times to choose from between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm.  If you are able to help\, you can sign up here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A45AAAB2BA3FAC43-62434321-nice \n\n\n\nIf you can’t work a shift\, please calendar this event so you can stop by and pick up a unique native plant for your spring garden!  Every purchase will result in a donation to our chapter.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/nice-partner-plant-sale-at-the-nectar-bar-2/
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T200000
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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/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:Tyrell Park\, 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, Texas\, 77705
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T190000
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CREATED:20250804T201610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T192055Z
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SUMMARY:Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lindheimer-chapter-monthly-meeting-4/2026-04-21/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T180000
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SUMMARY:The Extraordinary Caterpillar
DESCRIPTION:A special screening of Jeff McKay’s amazing film about this vital part of our ecosystem.   \n\n\n\nLocation:  Schreiner University Ballroom.  Presented by Native Plant Society\, Kerrville Chapter\, Riverside Nature Center\, and Schreiner University.  Free event.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/the-extraordinary-caterpillar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T113000
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CREATED:20250215T203641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T210403Z
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SUMMARY:Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture Demonstration Garden Workday
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Demonstration Garden Workday! This is a fantastic opportunity to get your hands dirty\, learn new gardening techniques\, and contribute to the beauty and sustainability of our community garden.  Contact Craig Bruska for more details:  craigbruska@hotmail.com.  The garden is located at 1370 Church Hill Dr.\, New Braunfels\, Tx 78130 in the Heritage Village. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nHands-On Learning: Gain practical experience in planting\, pruning\, and maintaining a variety of plants.\n\n\n\nExpert Guidance: Our knowledgeable garden coordinators will be on hand to share tips and answer your gardening questions.\n\n\n\nCommunity Spirit: Meet fellow garden lovers\, share stories\, and enjoy the camaraderie of working together.\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\n\n\n\nComfortable clothing and gardening gloves\n\n\n\nA hat\, water\, pest repellent\, and sunscreen\n\n\n\nYour enthusiasm and love for gardening!\n\n\n\nCommon gardening tools\, such as pruners\, weeders\, and the like.  Whatever you use in your garden\, as tools will not be provided.\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out\, this workday is for everyone. Let’s come together to make our demonstration garden a thriving\, beautiful space for all to enjoy.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/museum-of-texas-handmade-furniture-demonstration-garden-workday-2/2026-04-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211604
CREATED:20251028T044758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T220742Z
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SUMMARY:Wichita River Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.  
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-meeting-4/2026-04-23/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211604
CREATED:20251211T184802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T221304Z
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SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) Executive Committee meetings occur monthly. \n\n\n\nAll members are welcome. Please formally submit your interest to attend as a guest or to be added to the agenda one week prior to executive-director@npsot.org. Guest will need to submit prior notice to each meeting they wish to attend\, to receive the relevant meeting info. Please be prepared to follow the Visitor’s Executive Meeting Protocol.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-15/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211604
CREATED:20260104T184733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T020852Z
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SUMMARY:Galveston Chapter Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Unitarian Universalist Fellowship\, 502 Church St\, Galveston\, TX 77550
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/galveston-chapter-monthly-meeting/2026-04-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T211604
CREATED:20260124T011857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T003558Z
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SUMMARY:Wildflower Days at TWU
DESCRIPTION:Wonderful speakers \n\n\n\nSeveral Breaks \n\n\n\nBook Signings! \n\n\n\nBuy Mary Curry’s book (only on Amazon – search “Mary Curry Wildflower book)”\, and bring it for signing \n\n\n\nFollow this QR Code for details and to register:   \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOpen to the public.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/wildflower-days-at-twu/
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting,Chapter Meeting,Hybrid chapter meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T211604
CREATED:20250514T233001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T220209Z
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SUMMARY:iNaturalist City Nature Challenge 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join the iNaturalist Project here! \n\n\n\nMark your calendars! From April 24–27\, 2026\, San Antonio will join cities around the globe in a wild celebration of biodiversity\, curiosity\, and community science. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCity Nature Challenge is a fun\, competitive way to see which city can make the most observations of local flora and fauna during the City Nature Challenge\, April 24-27\, 2026. \n\n\n\nThe City Nature Challenge began in 2016 as a friendly rivalry between San Francisco and Los Angeles. That first year\, LA took the win with 10\,352 observations\, 1\,601 species\, and 574 participants. Since then\, the challenge has blossomed into a global movement — with cities from every continent documenting the wild life that lives alongside us. \n\n\n\n🌼 Why It Matters \n\n\n\nEvery observation helps scientists understand and protect our ecosystems. It’s also a chance to slow down\, reconnect\, and remember that we are part of nature — not separate from it. \n\n\n\nLet’s show the world what San Antonio’s wild heart looks like. Let’s walk gently\, notice deeply\, and upload with joy. \n\n\n\nJoin the iNaturalist Project here!
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/inaturalist-city-nature-challenge-2026/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Social Event,Virtual,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T211604
CREATED:20260326T020655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T020656Z
UID:10006716-1777075200-1777161599@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Texas Wildflower Day
DESCRIPTION:https://www.npsot.org/our-work/texas-wildflower-day/
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/texas-wildflower-day-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211604
CREATED:20260316T194734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T194735Z
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SUMMARY:Landscaping With Natives 101
DESCRIPTION:At the Headwaters of the Comal 333 E. Klingmann St.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/landscaping-with-natives-101-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211604
CREATED:20260305T034016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T034017Z
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SUMMARY:Chandor Nature Trail "Spruce Up"\, Volunteer Opportunity\, Cross Timbers Chapter\, Weatherford\, Saturday\, 04/25/2026 at 9 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:Spruce Up Days\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\nIf you can’t do manual labor be an education liason – community service volunteers need guidance to introduce them to the nature trail’s needs and to help identify plants. You can play an important role helping educate and supervising the volunteers.  \n\n\n\nVolunteer hours count towards Texas Master Naturalist and Texas Master Gardeners. \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-saturday-04-25-2026-at-9-a-m/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211604
CREATED:20260121T215653Z
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SUMMARY:CNC 2026 San Antonio River Authority iNat @ TrueHeart Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Location: Trueheart Ranch Nature Park\, 14984 Blue Wing Road\, San Antonio\, TX 78221 \n\n\n\nCity Nature Challenge BioBlitz eventThe San Antonio River Authority invites you to a City Nature Challenge 2026 Bioblitz event at Trueheart Ranch Nature Park! Guided by SARA’s Staff and River Warriors. This hidden gem features 351 acres of pecan orchards\, grazing lands\, and riparian woodlands along the scenic San Antonio River. With trails like the Acequia Trail and Yucca Trail to explore\, it’s the perfect place to connect with nature and contribute to Citizen Science. Meet by the Casa Vieja (“The Old House”) RSVP Required Email volunteer@sariverauthority.org to reserve your spot! What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes\, Water\, A hat\, your smartphone with inat. app. and/or camera to document observations. The walk will be led by SARA staff and River Warriors\, who will guide you in discovering and documenting the park’s natural wonders. Whether you’re a seasoned naturalist or just curious about the world around you\, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the CNC 2026 while enjoying a morning immersed in nature.”
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/cnc-2026-san-antonio-river-authority-inat-trueheart-ranch/
CATEGORIES:BioBlitz,City Nature Challenge,Community Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211604
CREATED:20251214T212335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T003636Z
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SUMMARY:Wildflower Days at TWU
DESCRIPTION:Workshops \n\n\n\nComposting \n\n\n\nWalk & Talk – Plant-Pollinator Interactions  \n\n\n\nWatercolor Workshop & Kids Activities \n\n\n\nTour of the Carroll Abbott Wildflower Sanctuary & the Dr. Bettye Myers Butterfly Gardens \n\n\n\nFollow this QR Code for details and to register:    \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOpen to the public.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/program-and-short-business-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting,Chapter Meeting,Hybrid chapter meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211604
CREATED:20260303T040337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T040337Z
UID:10006470-1777201200-1777219200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Austin Chapter Spring Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Austin Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas will be holding a Spring Native Plant Sale on Sunday\, April 26 from 11AM to 4PM. The location is the Native Prairies Association of Texas’ Dowell Ranch. 301 Farm to Market 1626\, Manchaca\, TX 78652.  \n\n\n\nMore details and plant list will be available on the Austin Chapter’s Native Plant Sale web page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-spring-native-plant-sale/
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211604
CREATED:20250311T025622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T025624Z
UID:10005085-1777312800-1777316400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Prairie Rose Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/prairie-rose-chapter-meeting/2026-04-27/
LOCATION:Somervell County Citizens Center\, 209 SW Barnard Street\, Glen Rose\, Texas\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211604
CREATED:20241128T004147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T151433Z
UID:10004309-1777312800-1777320000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Bastrop County Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/bastrop-county-chapter-meeting-5/2026-04-27/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211604
CREATED:20240108T175345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T175347Z
UID:10002484-1777316400-1777320000@www.npsot.org
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/49257/2026-04-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211604
CREATED:20251212T003509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T003511Z
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SUMMARY:April Meeting - Just Enough Latin to go Plant Shopping\, Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting (Weatherford) - Tuesday 4/28/2026
DESCRIPTION:DATE: Tuesday\, April 28th\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTIME: 6 pm \n\n\n\nLOCATION: 213 Raymond George Way\, Weatherford\, TX 76086\, United States \n\n\n\nSPEAKER: Carol Clark \n\n\n\nJust Enough Latin to Go Plant Shopping: \n\n\n\nThe scientific names of plants might seem like a giant pain to learn\, but they carry more useful information than you might think. Learning just a few common roots for form\, size\, color\, origins\, shape and habitat can help you decipher those names and choose the right plant for the right place\, save you time and money\, and lead to a whole new avenue of enjoyment in your gardening life. We’ll keep it fun and simple\, so don’t let your fear of Latin keep you away. Reference handouts included.About Carol: \n\n\n\nCarol Clark is an amateur botany enthusiast\, a Monarch Watch Conservation Specialist\, a Texas Master Naturalist\, and longtime member of the Native Plant Society of Texas. She and her husband own and operate Clark Haven\, a wildlife preserve and custom wildflower seed business in Cooke County. Carol  has spent much of her life looking around and learning in the great outdoors. Her favorite things to do are leading discovery walks in local natural areas\, and finding and photographing interesting plants and insects. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSee less \n\n\n\nMeeting Details: \n\n\n\n6:00pm Chapter Business Meeting \n\n\n\n6:30pm Monthly Feature Presentation \n\n\n\nThis educational event is open to the public. \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. Bat Presentation
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/april-meeting-just-enough-latin-to-go-plant-shopping-cross-timbers-chapter-meeting-weatherford-tuesday-4-28-2026/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211604
CREATED:20260311T222935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T222937Z
UID:10006472-1777401000-1777408200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:No Austin Chapter Meeting in April
DESCRIPTION:There is no Austin Chapter Meeting in April due to the Spring Native Plant Sale. Join us again in May Austin Chapter meeting that will be ONLINE ONLY for May.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211604
CREATED:20260316T200841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T201713Z
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SUMMARY:San Antonio Chapter Meeting April 2026
DESCRIPTION:Arrive at 6:30pm to share or find native plants at the Plants x Donation table. \n\n\n\nThis will be a “hybrid” meeting\, attend in-person or online. \n\n\n\n\nIn person: The Gathering Center at the Urban Ecology Center at Phil Hardberger Park\, 8400 NW Military Hwy\n\n\n\nOnline: Please register in advance to attend via Zoom.\n\n\n\n\nPresentation by Andrew Labay – Chief Mission Officer  at the San Antonio Botanical GardenNew Programs and Projects at SA Botanical Garden\n\n\n\nAndrew Labay\, Chief Mission officer at the San Antonio Botanical Garden (SABG) will share updates on new programs and projects \, with a focus on the TREES initiative and the Pollinator Meadow. The Garden’s conservation efforts have grown significantly in recent years and now include an ambitious plan to restore flood- damaged areas along the upper Guadalupe River through the planting of more than  50\,000 native trees. \n\n\n\nHe will also discuss parts of the Garden’s recently completed Master Plan\, which includes a 2.5-acre pollinator meadow designed as a living classroom where visitors can experience native plants and their pollinator relationships firsthand. Together\, these initiatives highlight the Botanical Garden’s evolving role and long-term vision to enrich lives through plants and nature. \n\n\n\nIf you are attending in person\, there is no need to register. However\, if you are attending via Zoom\, please register here before the meeting begins as late registration and entry will not be allowed. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n\n\nNote: The Zoom recording will be available within days after the meeting on our  YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/san-antonio-chapter-meeting-april-2026/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T194500
DTSTAMP:20260403T211604
CREATED:20260331T222139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T222140Z
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SUMMARY:Prosper Prairie Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join the NPSOT-Collin County Chapter for a chapter-led native plant walk through the prairie at the Raymond Community Park in Prosper on Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\, at 6:45 PM. The walk will be led by Melanie Schuchart. Plan on about one hour\, though participants are welcome to leave earlier if needed. \n\n\n\nMeeting location: The park address is 2101 E. First St. in Prosper. It is north of First Street on Coit Road. Traveling north on Coit Road\, turn left onto the gravel road leading into the gravel parking lot. There is construction on Coit Road in the area\, so allow extra time getting there. \n\n\n\nNote: This prairie is also in a period of change. The park is under development\, sidewalks have been added\, and parts of the prairie have been disturbed\, making this a good opportunity to observe both the blooms and how the prairie responds over time. \n\n\n\nWhat to wear and bring: Long pants\, closed-toe shoes\, sunscreen\, and insect repellent are recommended. You may also want to bring a camera\, binoculars\, and a wildflower guide.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/prosper-prairie-walk/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211604
CREATED:20260204T225148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T230924Z
UID:10006313-1777712400-1777723200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Stiff Creek Wildflower Walk
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Stiff Creek Wildflower Walk is a great opportunity for people of all ages to learn about native plants. Knowledgeable chapter members will be available to help you identify native wildflowers along our walk. \n\n\n\nDate and Start Time: May 2nd @ 9:00 am. \n\n\n\nWhat to Wear: Long pants\, closed toe shoes\, sunscreen\, and insect repellent are recommended. \n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: Camera\, wildflower guides\, binoculars\, and a brunch item to share after the walk. We plan to have a brunch around noon. Please bring your brunch item ready to be served. We can keep your items hot or cold but cannot cook or heat them. \n\n\n\nLocation: 4545 County Road 412\, McKinney\, (Brett and Brigette Laplante)
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/stiff-creek-wildflower-walk-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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