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SUMMARY:Fall Into Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Visit our Outreach booth at the Fall Into Gardening event presented by Denton County Master Gardener Association\, Beulah Acres\, and Upper Trinity Regional Water District.  The event will have presentations\, demonstrations\, and information booths to help you grow! Learn from experts how to plan and grow the garden of your dreams.  We will have a booth with knowledgeable volunteers and are also providing a speaker on Native Plants in home landscapes. \n\n\n\nGlobal Spheres Center\, Corinth. TX\, 7801 S Interstate 35\, Corinth\, TX 76208
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/fall-into-gardening/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Friday Morning CE: P is for Prairie
DESCRIPTION:Presentation by Rowena McDermid\, Plant of the Month Chair. \n\n\n\nLearn about the coastal prairie\, the economic\, cultural\, and environmental importance of this vanishing ecosystem\, and the prairie restoration taking place on the University of Houston-Clear Lake campus. \n\n\n\nThis event is free; however\, a valid parking permit is required. \n\n\n\nMore information: Friday Morning Continuing EducationPhone: 281-283-3033Email: ContinuingEd@uhcl.edu \n\n\n\nLocationUniversity of Houston-Clear LakeBayou Building\, Room 13132700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston\, TX 77058
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/friday-morning-ce-p-is-for-prairie/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144316
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SUMMARY:Board Member Presentations - October 17
DESCRIPTION:Houston Chapter Board Members Reba Wiles and Doreen Gallevo will share their stories with our membership and summarize their experiences with urban habitat gardening. Join us this evening for two brief presentations on personal stories and helpful tips on garden maintenance that will inspire you on your own native plant journey.  \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-october-17/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T140000
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SUMMARY:Clear Lake Chapter Plant Sale Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Wrap up for the fall plant sale held 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-9/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T130000
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SUMMARY:Chapter Leader Forum: How San Antonio Developed a Native Landscape Services Directory
DESCRIPTION:Description: Join Joan Miller who will tell you about the development of the NLCP Services Directory and Bulletin Board. As we know\, interest in native landscaping is rapidly growing\, creating a need for individuals who are knowledgeable in the field. The Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP) was developed to fulfill that need. Taking the concept further\, the San Antonio chapter has created a directory of individuals who have completed NLCP classes and are offering their services and expertise to the public. This directory was created as a reference to the public in order to help find individuals who can help them in native landscaping of their yards and businesses and is targeted to those living in the San Antonio area. \n\n\n\nDiscussion topics: Share ideas of how chapters can develop listings of local landscapers who can provide services in native landscaping. \n\n\n\nPresenter: Joan Miller\, San Antonio Chapter and NLCP Chapter Coordinator \n\n\n\nWhen: October 17\, 2024 (Third Thursday) 12 – 1 pm \n\n\n\nZoom Registration Link: \n\n\n\nhttps://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkf-uurz0sHNW1chmdgZMMfg_GCadxsUzA
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-leader-forum-how-san-antonio-developed-a-native-landscape-services-directory/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Leader Forum,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T120000
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CREATED:20240904T221206Z
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SUMMARY:October Chapter Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Our Native Bees by Paige Embry \n\n\n\nExplores the importance of native bees and focuses on why they play a key role in gardening and agriculture. \n\n\n\nOpen to the public!Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library 505 Water Street Kerrville\, Texas
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/october-chapter-book-club/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T140000
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CREATED:20241010T001803Z
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SUMMARY:NICE! H-E-B Native Plant Sale - Clear Lake Chapter
DESCRIPTION:Stop by our table to chat with Linda and Greg about the best native plants for your garden and pick up a free seed mix packet for planting a “pocket prairie” in your yard. Featured native plants will be available for purchase October 14–30 while supplies last. \n\n\n\nLocationH-E-B2755 East League City ParkwayLeague City\, TX 77573
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/nice-h-e-b-native-plant-sale-clear-lake-chapter/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144316
CREATED:20240925T215429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T012125Z
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SUMMARY:Native Plants at HEB Frisco
DESCRIPTION:HEB and the Native Plant Society of Texas are happy to partner to bring you native plants right where you shop! Please visit Frisco HEB to speak with a member of the Society and get some beautiful Texas native plants to plant now for spring beauty! \n\n\n\nLocation: 4800 Main Street\, Frisco
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/native-plants-at-heb-frisco/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144316
CREATED:20240614T061227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T061637Z
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SUMMARY:No Chapter Meeting in October
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-meeting-7/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T190000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This month’s featured speaker will be Dr. Shaun McCoshum\, author of two books on pollinators and gardening – Gardening for Wildlife in the arid south west regions and Inviting Pollinators and Other Wildlife Into Your Garden – available on Amazon.com. He received a master’s degree in botany from Miami University (Ohio) and a doctorate from Oklahoma State University in zoology.  \n\n\n\nLocation: Tye Preston Memorial Library\, 16311 S. Access Road\, Canyon Lake\, Texas 78133.  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.  All presentations are available via Zoom and are recorded for our Youtube channel.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144316
CREATED:20241009T181515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T225939Z
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SUMMARY:Clear Lake Chapter Pop-up Plant Sale - October 15
DESCRIPTION:Missed our Fall Plant Sale? Come on by Tuesday\, October 15\, from 9-11 am for a Pop-up Plant Sale at the @uhcleih garden on the UHCL campus. There will be over 30 species of forbs\, grasses\, vines\, and trees available. All plants are discounted. Cash only. \n\n\n\nLocation: UHCL\, North Office Annex I\, 2700 Bay Area Blvd\, 77058Enter through UHCL Entrance 3 off Middlebrook Drive and take the first right. Parking is on the left\, across from the gardens. \n\n\n\nParking: Be sure to sign out a temporary parking permit (ask a volunteer) before shopping! \n\n\n\nPartial Plant List: \n\n\n\n\nAmerican Beautyberry – Callicarpa americana\n\n\n\nAquatic Milkweed – Asclepias perennis\n\n\n\nCoral Honeysuckle – Lonicera sempervirens\n\n\n\nFirewheel – Gaillardia pulchella\n\n\n\nGulf Coast Penstemon – Penstemon tenuis\n\n\n\nInland Sea Oats – Chasmanthium latifolium\n\n\n\nLindheimer Beebalm – Monarda lindheimeri\n\n\n\nPecan – Carya illinoinensis\n\n\n\nSaltmarsh Mallow – Kosteletzkya pentacarpos\n\n\n\nTurk’s Cap – Malvaviscus arboreus\n\n\n\nTwo-Wing Silverbell – Halesia diptera\n\n\n\nVirginia Sweetspire – Itea virginica\n\n\n\nVirginia Wildrye – Elymus virginicus\n\n\n\n\n \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/clear-lake-chapter-pop-up-plant-sale-october-15/
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T110000
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CREATED:20230601T180353Z
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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/2024-10-15/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144316
CREATED:20240108T175104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T175105Z
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SUMMARY:Pines and Prairies NLCP Committee Meeting
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/pines-and-prairies-nlcp-committee-meeting/2024-10-14/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144316
CREATED:20240926T000948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T182805Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Butterflies - Hybrid Clear Lake Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our chapter meeting in person or online! \n\n\n\n6:15 Doors Opens – UHCL Bayou Building\, Room 23116:40 Zoom Opens6:45 Business Meeting6:55 Plant of the Month7:00 Guest Speaker \n\n\n\nBeyond Butterflies takes a deep dive into the world of native pollinators. Erin Mills will take us through each of the main groups of pollinators\, discuss their biology and needs\, and introduce us to some fascinating members of each group. We will end with some specific tips on how to foster healthy populations of these precious pollinators in the garden. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\nErin Mills has a Bachelor of Science in entomology from Texas A&M University and\, as a Board Certified Entomologist\, has dedicated most of her career to studying insect biology\, behavior\, and plant-insect interactions. After 15 years as an entomologist\, curator\, and finally director of the Cockrell Butterfly Center in the Houston Museum of Natural Science\, she felt a calling toward education. Erin joined the Houston Botanic Garden education team. As Associate Director of Family Programs\, she oversees youth and adult programming\, leads outreach and conservation efforts\, and speaks on many insect and plant-related topics. Erin is passionate about the vital role insects play in maintaining a healthy ecosystem and encourages gardeners not only to tolerate them but to welcome and celebrate their presence. \n\n\n\nIn-person – Parking Pass Required\n\n\n\nNew YELLOW parking passes are needed. Parking & Transportation will be checking! Patty Steinke will be outside handing out passes. If you have a pass\, don’t forget it – you will not get another one if you picked one up previously. If you need a pass\, arrive early enough to pick one up and place it in your car. If you miss Patty outside\, you can pick up a pass in the meeting room. DO NOT park in faculty/staff parking (enforced 24/7). \n\n\n\nMap and Directions – The meeting will be held in Room 2311 in the Bayou Building. \n\n\n\nUniversity of Houston-Clear Lake2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston\, TX 77058 \n\n\n\nOnline – Zoom\n\n\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis is a FREE EVENT. Meetings are open to members and non-members. If you would like to become a member\, you may join online. For more information about the Native Plant Society of Texas and the benefits of membership please visit: npsot.org. \n\n\n\nHosted by the Environmental Institute of Houston\, University of Houston-Clear Lake.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/beyond-butterflies-hybrid-clear-lake-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144316
CREATED:20240621T150701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T222647Z
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SUMMARY:Bob Dailey "Soil:  The Living Layer of Earth"
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/bob-dailey-soil-the-living-layer-of-earth/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144316
CREATED:20241003T125831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T125832Z
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SUMMARY:Williamson County Chapter Pop-Up Online Plant Sale Oct 13-16
DESCRIPTION:Buy online from October 13 (noon) to October 16 (noon). Pick up in Leander\, Texas\, on November 2 at our in-person sale. See all the details on our page => NPSOT-Wilco’s Fall 2024 Native Plant Sales
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/williamson-county-chapter-pop-up-online-plant-sale-oct-13-16/
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144316
CREATED:20241009T235738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T011626Z
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SUMMARY:Outreach: Baytown Nurture Nature Festival
DESCRIPTION:Stop by our booth to chat with Patty\, Helen\, and Angela about native plants and why they are important. Seed and/or native plant giveaways when available and while supplies last. \n\n\n\nFree family event! \n\n\n\nParking\n\n\n\nDue to limited on-site parking\, there is a $10 fee (cash or card) to park on-location. Free parking with a shuttle service will be located at West Town Shopping Center (4220 Decker\, Baytown\, TX). \n\n\n\nLocationBaytown Nature Center6213 Bayway DriveBaytown\, TX 77520
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/outreach-baytown-nurture-nature-festival/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144316
CREATED:20240825T153039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T184931Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Lawther-Deer Park Prairie
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Location: Registration is required and limited space is available. The location will be sent to registered participants only. Email Della_Barbato@TexasPrairie.org to register.  She will e-mail you a liability waiver and important parking instructions. \n\n\n\nThings To Bring: We will wander off trail\, so boots/closed toe shoes and bug spray recommended. Thereare some wetlands\, and since your leader is a wetland ecologist he likely is going to want to get wet tosee fun species such as powdery thalia (Thalia dealbata). Follow at your own risk (you should do it – whynot?). Please bring adequate hydration and other items you may require to be comfortable. We will be infull sun the entire time\, so dress appropriately. \n\n\n\nField Trip Overview: Please at some point\, find out the conservation story of this 51 acre property\, itspeaks accolades of many people and groups who came together to preserve a jewel of the habitat typethat used to dominate the Greater Houston Area. This is called a “platinum prairie” with over 400 plantspecies identified. In depth information provided by Singhurst et al. in The Vascular Flora and PlantCommunities of Lawther-Deer Park Prairie\, Harris County\, Texas\, USA (link below). As Singhurst et al.points out there are six distinctive vegetation communities present within the area. Plant speciesrepresentation include Grasses (84 species)\, Sunflowers (68 species)\, Sedges (33 species) andLegumes (19 species). Since your leader is a grass and sedge nerd- we will focus on finding someuncommon species to the area such as slender bluestem (Schizachyrium tenerum)\, Pineywoodsdropseed (Sporobolus junceus)\, purple silkyscale (Anthenantia rufa)\, Texas windmill grass (Chloristexensis)\, and Georgia nutrush (Scleria georgiana- one of leader’s favorites\, has cool iridescent pits onachene [seed]). It may be a week or two early\, but we may find nodding ladies tresses (Spiranthescernua). From a conservation perspective\, we will discuss how these areas are key to preserving diversity and genetics and can be utilized to promote future restoration efforts. Additionally\, we may also discuss management limitations of areas like this (e.g. difficulty burning/grazing\, invasive pathways\, woody encroachment\, etc.). \n\n\n\nSinghurst et al Paper: https://texasprairie.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Flora-and-plant-coummunities-of-Deer-Park-Prairie.pdf \n\n\n\nAdditional Site Information: https://texasprairie.org/deerpark/ \n\n\n\nLeader Bio: Andy Newman is the Chief Ecologist at The Earth Partners and has 15 years’ experienceworking within diverse ecosystems for a wide array of project types. His position places an emphasisleading the technical ecological restoration of projects\, managing construction and adaptive management\, and helping clients meet their compensatory mitigation requirements. His background includes environmental restoration planning\, stakeholder engagement\, construction\, planting\, and ecological uplift assessment. Andy’s specialties include aquatic feature delineations and jurisdictional determinations\, Clean Water Act permitting\, threatened and endangered species identification and consultations\, NEPA compliance\, plant identification\, and community classification. His favorite ecosystems include longleaf pine savannas\, coastal prairies\, and southern Appalachian forests. \n\n\n\nAdditional Coordination Details: Please contact Bob Romero for any further coordination details atbobromero@gmail.com or by phone at (713) 248-6030. \n\n\n\nPhoto Credit:  Suzanne Simpson
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/field-trip-lawther-deer-park-prairie/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144316
CREATED:20241009T233633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T233634Z
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SUMMARY:Outreach: Bay Area Plant Exchange Swap & Shop
DESCRIPTION:Stop by our booth to chat with Peggy and Tracy. Learn about native plants and why they are important. Seed and/or native plant giveaways when available and while supplies last. \n\n\n\nLocationJohnnie Arolfo Civic Center400 West WalkerLeague City\, TX 77573
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/outreach-bay-area-plant-exchange-swap-shop/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T003000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T010000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144316
CREATED:20240103T233204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T233206Z
UID:10002300-1728693000-1728694800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Annual State Meeting of Members
DESCRIPTION:Annual State Meeting of Members Hybrid Event. Exact time and location TBD.  \n\n\n\nAdditional information will be added when available.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/annual-state-meeting-of-members/
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241011T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241011T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144316
CREATED:20240719T202143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T202144Z
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SUMMARY:NPSOT Fall Symposium - Opening Day
DESCRIPTION:2025 Fall Symposium\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 Fall Symposium
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/npsot-fall-symposium-opening-day/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144316
CREATED:20240918T135148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T135149Z
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SUMMARY:Building a Future With Flowers: Lewisville’s Sustainable Solution - Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, October 10
DESCRIPTION:Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, October 10\, 2024\, when our featured topic will be “Building a Future With Flowers: Lewisville’s Sustainable Solution” with TJ Gilmore\, mayor of Lewisville\, Texas.  Our guest speaker will be joining us via Zoom from Lewisville.  \n\n\n\nThe meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  TJ’s presentation will begin after a short business meeting. The meeting is free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nAbout our topic: Want to know how to navigate getting your city leadership to invest in natives\, avoid common political pitfalls\, and identify several programs that can be replicated in your community? TJ Gilmore\, mayor of Lewisville\, Texas\, will be providing all of that and more in his presentation. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Mayor TJ Gilmore is an Arizona native who’s been a Texas transplant since 2001. His service to the community stretches back to working on boards and commissions in 2004 until he was elected to city council in 2011 and became mayor in 2021. He’s married to his college sweetheart\, has three recent college graduate children and can’t pass up watching a good Star Trek episode. TJ is always looking out for ways to leave the community better than he found it and loves how plants bring people together — even though he has a black thumb. \n\n\n\nNOTE: this month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd Floor\, 402 W 8th St\, Georgetown\, Texas 78626.  Come early (6:30 PM) for expert advice\, to check out the seed swap board\, or just to visit. \n\n\n\nThe link to register for Zoom is below. \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/building-a-future-with-flowers-lewisvilles-sustainable-solution-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-october-10/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144316
CREATED:20240624T184741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T201417Z
UID:10003245-1728579600-1728586800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:NPSOT Fall Symposium - Reception
DESCRIPTION:2025 Fall Symposium\n\n\n\n\n\nReception\, 5:00-7:00 pm at Downtown Social\, 386 W. San Antonio St\, New Braunfels\, TX 78130;
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/npsot-fall-symposium-4/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241013T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144316
CREATED:20240621T151033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T151034Z
UID:10003235-1728547200-1728838800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:NPSOT Fall Symposium in New Braunfels
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/npsot-fall-symposium-in-new-braunfels/
CATEGORIES:Conferences and Symposiums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241013T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144316
CREATED:20231212T170011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T024002Z
UID:10002280-1728547200-1728820800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:NPSOT Fall Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Sign up now for this hybrid event hosted in New Braunfels\, Texas! More information can be found here
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/npsot-fall-symposium-3/
CATEGORIES:Conferences and Symposiums,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144316
CREATED:20240103T234542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T234544Z
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SUMMARY:(Tentative) Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NOTE:  this meeting may not occur due to it’s proximity to the Fall Symposium.  \n\n\n\nNative Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) Executive Committee meetings occur monthly and any member may attend. Contact the Executive Director prior to the meeting at state@npsot.org for Zoom and applicable document links. Please be prepared to follow the Visitor’s Executive Meeting Protocol.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/tentative-executive-committee-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144316
CREATED:20241116T231115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T183413Z
UID:10004000-1728466200-1728471600@www.npsot.org
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\n \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/texas-museum-of-handmade-furniture-demonstration-garden-workday-2/2024-10-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144316
CREATED:20241004T201727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T230931Z
UID:10003998-1728466200-1728471600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Texas Museum of 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\n \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 and sunscreen\n\n\n\nYour 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/texas-museum-of-handmade-furniture-demonstration-garden-workday/2024-10-09/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144316
CREATED:20230905T041714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T042216Z
UID:10002059-1728414000-1728417600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:NPSOT Website Committee
DESCRIPTION:Open to any members who help manage content on their chapter or committee website.No registration required. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 897 7771 6314Passcode: &dscT=3F
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/npsot-website-committee-4/2024-10-08/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144316
CREATED:20240904T204051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T232114Z
UID:10003549-1728396000-1728399600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting - "Mowing Practices Along Texas Roads" presented by TxDOT
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Riverside Nature Center (RNC) for a presentation on the mowing practices of TxDot along our Texas roadways.  Social time begins at 1 pm followed by the chapter business meeting at 1:30.   The public is welcome and the presentation if free of charge. \n\n\n\nRNC is located at 150 Francisco Lemos St.\, Kerrville\, Texas
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-meeting-mowing-practices-along-texas-roads-presented-by-txdot/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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