Native Plant Society of Texas

NPSOT Boerne 25th Anniversary Celebration
2025-05-23 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
The Boerne Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) is thrilled to announce a special event to celebrate its 25th anniversary, to be held on Friday, May 23, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Patrick Heath Public Library in Boerne.

This milestone celebration will feature a variety of activities designed to honor the chapter’s accomplishments, highlight the beauty, importance, and environmental benefits of native plants, as well as showcase the local art and creativity of the Boerne community.

The anniversary event will include the following:

Unveiling of a Special Book Section Devoted to Native Plants: Attendees will get an exclusive look at a newly curated collection of books, all focused on the topic of Texas native plants, and available for check-out at the Boerne Public Library.

Special Presentation to a Native Plant Advocate: The Boerne Chapter of NPSOT will recognize a dedicated native plant advocate who has made significant contributions to the chapter and its mission of promoting native plant conservation in the Boerne area. The recipient will be honored for their passion and efforts in supporting the chapter’s initiatives.

Inaugural Boerne NPSOT Art Show Featuring Local Artists and Native Flora and Fauna: Local artists will display their works inspired by the beauty of native plants, wildlife, and the natural landscape, offering a visual celebration of the region’s ecological wonders. Art works are exhibited in the Gallery Space on the first floor of the Patrick Heath Public Library from May 1 – May 30. The Gallery Space will be open during the library’s regular hours and during our anniversary event.

Grand Opening of the Native Plant Seed Library: The Boerne Chapter of NPSOT will unveil a new initiative aimed at promoting conservation and utilization of native plants and plant habitats in the Boerne area. The Native Plant Seed Library, located inside the Patrick Heath Public Library in Boerne, will allow community members to get native plant seeds for free and grow their own garden, and harvest new seeds from mature plants to return to the library.

Guided Tours of the Boerne City Campus Natural Area (BCCNA) Behind the Public Library: Join us for guided tours of the Boerne City Campus Natural Area (BCCNA) behind the library. In partnership with the city and other community organizations, the Boerne Chapter of NPSOT is working to restore this space to a thriving native habitat and wildlife corridor within the city. Explore a hidden gem of native flora and fauna, learn about our conservation efforts, and gain insight into the local ecosystem. Bring sensible shoes.

Light hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Details of the Event:

Date: Friday, May 23, 2025

Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Location: Patrick Heath Public Library, 451 N. Main St., Boerne, Texas 78006

This event is open to NPSOT members. In addition, special invitations will be sent to selected community leaders, environmental advocates, and supporters of the chapter’s work. It is an exciting opportunity to celebrate 25 years of dedication to native plant conservation, connect with like-minded individuals, and learn more about ongoing efforts to promote biodiversity in the Boerne area.

For more information about the event, please contact the Boerne Chapter of NPSOT at boerne-chapter@npsot.org or visit our website at https://www.npsot.org/chapters/boerne/

Insects:Nature's Pollinators
2025-05-24 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago)
Location: The Urban Ecology Center at Phil Hardberger Park, 8400 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78231

This is a two-part event:

Part 1: Families with upper elementary age children and adults should arrive by 7:50 am to register for an 8 am sharp Entomology Talk covering types of insect, morphology, and the critical role of insects as pollinators. Then join families with younger children on the savanna for an hour of insect catch, ID, and release. We will provide nets.

Part 2: Families with younger children should arrive and sign-in by 8:50 to join the earlier group as it moves from the classroom to the savanna.

Special Note: Definitely wear long pants and bring insect repellant and, sunscreen. We will be walking on sunny grassy areas.

Our objective is to learn about insects, identify some of the more common species found in our local area, and learn the role of insects in the environment. The event will be led by Nicolas Phillips an expert student of Entomology, an award-winning insect collector, and an Integrated Pest Control professional. Nicolas has been an enthusiast and lover of insects since early childhood and brings his passion and knowledge to our park.

The morning begins in the small classroom with an hour overview of all you ever wanted to know about these arthropods. We will then move to the nearby savanna where families with younger children will join us to catch, ID, and release insects. Nicolas will identify and elaborate upon our captured specimens to explain general concepts. The netted insects are then released back into nature. The park is a great place to find a variety of interesting insects.

Please arrive on the patio at 7:50 am SHARP (or by 8:50 am SHARP for families with young children). Minors must be accompanied by an adult parent/guardian. Dogs are not appropriate for this event. DIFFICULTY: Easy, geared to families with children, as well as interested adults. This will not be a hike and should end around 10:00 am.

Donations of $3 individual or $5 family to the PHP Conservancy are suggested, to support park educational activities. Parents interested in learning more nature for their children can go to https://txmn.org/alamo/area-resources/natural-areas-and-linear-creekways-guide/family-nature-guides/

This event’s general sponsors are the Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy, the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department’s Natural Area Office, Alamo Area Master Naturalists, and the Alamo Group of the Sierra Club.

Contact Stan Drezek (stanwendre@gmail.com) for additional information or questions.

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

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Organizer: npsot.sanantonio@gmail.com

Organizer: npsot.sanantonio@gmail.com

Pines and Prairies Plant Walk
2025-05-24 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Chicago)
Take the Level 1 Native Landscape Certification Program in 3 sessions plus a plant walk! Attend the Pines and Prairies Chapter Meetings on March 20, April 17, and May 15 and participate in the plant walk at Mercer Botanical Gardens on May 24 to qualify.

All members are welcome to attend the plant walk at Mercer Botanic Gardens on May 24. Fellowship with plant enthusiasts!

Chandor Nature Trail "Spruce Up", Volunteer Opportunity, Cross Timbers Chapter, Weatherford, Saturday, 5/24/2025 at 10 a.m.
2025-05-24 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Spruce Up Days

Please join us for the Chandor Nature Trail “Spruce Up” volunteer day from 10 a.m. to 12 p.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!

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

About the Nature Trail

Chandor 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.

Prairie Rose Chapter Meeting
2025-05-26 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
2025-05-26 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.

2025-05-26 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)

Pollinatives Native Plant Demo Garden Workday
2025-05-27 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
We have scheduled an upcoming workday at Pollinatives located at 101 South Street in Converse for Tuesday, May 27, 2025 from 8am-11am.

We will be weeding and tidying up the garden! We are starting early to hedge against the heat, but if it’s too early, you can join us when you like! We hope to wrap by 11am but no later than noon.

If you are able to join us, please complete this online form: https://forms.gle/q5qtu4riwUuqtMtW8

Habitat Workday @ EIH
2025-05-27 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-03 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-10 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
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.

No experience necessary—we’ll show you what goes and what stays

Bring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)

Don’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle, hat, and sunscreen!

Volunteers must be 18 or older to participate in EIH’s workdays unless prior arrangements have been made.

We 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.

LocationEnvironmental Institute of Houston (Click link for Google Map)University of Houston-Clear LakeNorth Office Annex (NOA) 1 Building2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston, TX 77058

Learn about the award winning Lingleville ISD PTO Outdoor Learning Program, Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting (Weatherford) - Tuesday 5/27/2025
2025-05-27 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Come Learn about the Lingleville ISD PTO Outdoor Learning Program presented by Doris Hasten. Doris will bring us up-to date on their Outdoor Program which won the Native Star Award is for a specific act of conservation or public service in the field of Texas native plants. The award goes to the Lingleville ISD PTO for mobilizing, inspiring, & enlisting the community to create an outdoor learning environment for Pre-K through 12 students as a hands-on living lab to enhance education.

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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

6:30 p.m. Presentation

Austin Chapter Meeting - Bringing Monarchs Back to the Reilly School Gardens - May 27
2025-05-27 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Speaker: Julia Weatherby

Monarch butterflies are losing important food and habitat leading their populations to decline. The Native Plant Society of Texas awards grants to schools, nature centers and other gardens. These grants fund spring and fall blooming native plants and native milkweed for our Monarchs to survive and successfully migrate through Texas. This presentation covers our experience with our plant planning and installation, lessons learned, how school children interact with the garden, how we organize and encourage families to join in work days, and which Texas native plants we recommend for gardens that are public and where children have full access.

Julia Weatherby is the President of the Austin Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas. She is also a lead organizer of the native plant gardens at Reilly Elementary School. Julia has an educational and work background in technology and healthcare. She has served on the board of the Mothers’ Milk Bank at Austin and volunteered with AGE of Central Texas and Partners in Parenting. Julia enjoys working with native plants in gardens at her home, Reilly Elementary School and the German-Texas Heritage Society.

This is a hybrid online and in-person meeting, with the in-person meeting at

Lakewood Clubhouse 7317 Lakewood Dr. Austin, TX 78750

This is off 360.

Socializing starts at 6:30 PM, and programming begins at 7:00 PM. You can join us in-person or online via Zoom. If you join in person, you are welcome (but not expected) to bring a small dish or treat to share.

Click here to register for the Zoom meeting: https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/q_ktcDBnQZ2r6Bi6XAUWlw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

The Beauty of Native Grasses, Fredericksburg Chapter meeting - May 27
2025-05-27 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Move over Hill Country Wildflowers! Hill Country native grasses are not only beautiful too, but important!

Gillespie County Horticulture Extension Agent Elizabeth McMahon will go over what exactly makes a native grass “beautiful,” provides examples of “beautiful” grasses in the Texas Hill Country, and reminds us how native grasses are just as important as wildflowers. That is the presentation. However, what is a presentation about grasses without identification actual grasses, tall and short. Elizabeth includes a grass identification activity – for those of us who appreciate that there are more grasses than wildflowers but we just don’t know their names.

The Edwards Aquifer – The Geology, Hydrology, and Ecology of this Unique Aquifer System
2025-05-27 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Arrive at 6:30pm to share or find native plants at the Plants x Donation table.

This will be a “hybrid” meeting, attend in-person or online.

In person: The Gathering Center at the Urban Ecology Center at Phil Hardberger Park, 8400 NW Military Hwy

Online: Please register in advance to attend via Zoom.

Presentation by Brent Doty, P.G., Research Manager, Edwards Aquifer AuthorityThe Edwards Aquifer – The Geology, Hydrology, and Ecology of this Unique Aquifer System

The Edwards Balcones Fault Zone Aquifer is one of the most prolific karst aquifers in the world. Brent will discuss the geologic, hydrologic, and ecological characteristics of the Aquifer that make it so unique and critical to both the communities and ecosystem it serves.

Research Manager for the Edwards Aquifer Authority’s Aquifer Science and Modeling Team, Brent Doty is a geoscientist with more than 16 years of experience in hydrogeology and water resources management. Brent is a licensed professional geoscientist in Texas and holds an M.S. in Natural Resources Management and a graduate certificate in Water Conflict Management and Transformation from Oregon State University.

Brent’s role includes the development and execution of several research initiatives to better understand the Edwards Aquifer System and to provide decision makers with the best available science to manage, enhance, and protect the Edwards Aquifer System. Brent has worked on several key initiatives, including surface and groundwater interactions, aquifer vulnerability assessments, and emerging contaminant studies. Much of his current work focuses on quantifying the potential benefits of nature-based land management solutions as a managed aquifer recharge project. Brent is also the lead geologist responsible for assessing potential conservation easement properties for the City of San Antonio’s Edwards Aquifer Protection Program, a 300 million-plus dollar conservation initiative that has protected more than 180,000 acres of environmentally sensitive land over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge and Contributing zones.

In his spare time, you can find Brent paddleboarding, hiking, or mountain biking across the beautiful Texas Hill Country.

If 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.

Note: The Zoom recording will be available within days after the meeting on our YouTube channel.

Clear Lake Chapter Board Meeting
2025-06-02 18:30 (America/Chicago)
Our Chapter Board, which includes officers and committee chairs, meets the first Monday of each month to discuss chapter business and plan future events.

Chapter board meetings are open to the public. Request Zoom meeting information at clear-lake-chapter@npsot.org.

Summer Chapter Potluck
2025-06-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Details forthcoming

Collin County June Meeting - Aquatic Plants of Texas
2025-06-03 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Join us for our June 3rd chapter program, either in person at the Heard Museum in McKinney or virtually via Zoom. Our speaker will Ryan O’Hanlon, presenting on “Aquatic Plants of Texas“. Please note: There will be no video recording available on our YouTube channel of the June meeting.

Note: Attached is the list of species that Ryan covered in the meeting.

Species List NPSOT_CollinCo.Download

This presentation will explore the diverse and essential native aquatic plants found in Texas. We will introduce and identify key native species, such as pickerelweed, white water lily, giant bulrush, and eelgrass. A key focus will be on how to differentiate between similar species. For example, we’ll compare the native pickerelweed and the exotic water hyacinth, and provide tips on identifying characteristics like leaf shape, growth patterns, and flower structure.

🌿 Pre-Meeting Garden Walk – Join Us Early! 🌿

Before the meeting, join us for a guided walk through the Heard Gardens. Our schedule is as follows:

5:45 – Gather in Laughlin Hall for Garden Walk

6:00 – Garden Walk begins

6:30 – Zoom opens for virtual attendees

6:45 – Garden Walk concludes

7:00 – Meeting begins with a brief chapter update from President Rodney Thomas

7:15 – Ryan O’Hanlon’s presentation

Our meetings are open to the public and you can join us in person at the Heard Museum’s Laughlin Hall, south entrance to the building, or online via Zoom using the following details:

Zoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/yn85nbzd

Meeting ID: 885 5459 6572 / Passcode: [REDACTED]

Ryan earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences from Texas A&M University, College Station. Currently he serves as the Lead Aquatic Horticulturalist for Stonefly Aquatic Nursery and as a board member for the Texas Aquatic Plant Management Society (TAPMS). Outside of work Ryan can be found with his wife and three kids running around the house or around a pond.

NPSOT-Houston Board Meeting
2025-06-03 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

We use Slack to organize and communicate. Please email us at nphouston1@gmail.com for the slack link.

Meeting ID: 845 237 64852Passcode: [REDACTED]

Return to Houston Chapter Page

Boerne City Campus Natural Area (BCCNA) Workday
2025-06-05 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.

Workdays at the Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country Demonstration Garden
2025-06-05 09:30 - 11:00 (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. The garden is located at 4831 FM 2673, Canyon Lake, TX. Contact Mickey Riviere, mr0752@gvtc.com, for details.

What to Expect:

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

Expert Guidance: Our knowledgeable gardeners 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, sunscreen, and water

Your boundless enthusiasm and love for gardening!

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.

Join us for our Chapter Meeting June 5th, "Monarch Waystations for Texas" by Carol Clark
2025-06-05 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
June 5th chapter meeting “Monarch Waystations for Texas”

June 5th chapter meeting “Monarch Waystations for Texas” presented by Carol Clark, Gary Halter Nature Center at Lick Creek Park. 6pm Meet and Greet- Come visit and have some snacks! 6:30pm- 7:30pm- presentation.

Derek and Angela Carroll, Native Gardeners, Making & Enjoying Tea with Native Plants, North Central Chapter Meeting
2025-06-05 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Learn about which native plants in your garden can be used to make herbal and caffeinated tea. We’ll learn the basic steps of drying the plants and which parts of the plants can be used. Then we’ll share recommended tea brewing methods and enjoy samples.

Derek and Angela will be your hosts. In addition to being tea enthusiasts, Derek is a co-owner of Native Gardeners, and Angela is the lead designer.

Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Iris & Orchid Room

3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas 76107

6:30 Socializing and snacks

7:00 Business meeting and announcements

The presentation will follow our business meeting.

This meeting is hybrid; in person with a virtual Zoom option.

Advance registration is required to receive the Zoom link: Zoom Registration
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Field Trip: Guided Tour at Heron Park
2025-06-07 09:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for a park tour led by Texas Master Naturalist Derek Sanford and enjoy light summer refreshments along the way.

Submit a completed Clear Lake Chapter NPSOT Liability and Photo Release to register.

LocationHeron Park (Google Maps)Corner of W Bayou and S Country ClubShoreacres, TX 77571

Hold the Phone! Tips for Photographing Native Plants and Wildlife with Your Smartphone – Hybrid Clear Lake Chapter Meeting
2025-06-09 18:15 (America/New_York)
6:15 Doors Open – UHCL Bayou Building6:40 Zoom Opens6:45 Business Meeting6:55 Plant of the Month7:00 Guest Speaker

Join us for an evening of delicious pizza, exciting door prizes, and the chance to connect with others while learning something new! Bring your own beverage.

In the age of smartphones, our phones often double as our primary cameras—especially while doing activities for which carrying a camera is inconvenient. In this presentation, Lauren Simpson shares tips for using a smartphone to take clear, beautiful, and impactful photos of native plants and their wildlife visitors.

About the Speaker

Since early 2015, and in her individual capacity, Lauren Simpson has transformed her family’s home gardens into a wildlife-friendly habitat, currently a Certified Wildlife Habitat, Monarch Waystation, Certified Monarch Garden, and Certified Butterfly Garden. She promotes insect conservation and habitat gardening through presentations, events, interviews, and articles, as well as through a website and Instagram and Facebook communities under the appellation “St. Julian’s Crossing Wildlife Habitat”—the name adopted for her family’s Monarch Waystation. Ms. Simpson is a member of local chapters of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT), Native Prairies Association of Texas, and North American Butterfly Association. She has also received Level 1 and Level 2 certifications through the NPSOT Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP), has attended the “Monarch Conservation Workshop: Train the Trainer” training, and formerly served as member and chair of the NPSOT subcommittee for the NLCP Advocacy companion class.

Independent of her naturalist activities, Lauren Simpson is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Houston Law Center, teaching Lawyering Skills and Strategies. She is a spring 2016 recipient of the University of Houston Teaching Excellence Award (Instructor/Clinical category); one of three 2018 AALS Teachers of the Year selected by the Law Center; and the 2017, 2018, 2019 (co-recipient), 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2025 Student Bar Association Professor of the Year for Law Center faculty teaching in the part-time program. In Spring 2023, the University of Houston conferred a Group Teaching Excellence Award on the faculty in her Lawyering Skills and Strategies group.

In-person – Parking Pass Required

If you have a pass, don’t forget it – you will not get another one if you picked one up previously. DO NOT park in faculty/staff parking (enforced 24/7).

Map and Directions – The meeting will be held at UH-Clear Lake.

University of Houston-Clear Lake2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston, TX 77058

Online – Zoom

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

This 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.

Hosted by the Environmental Institute of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake.

Pines and Prairies NLCP Committee Meeting
2025-06-09 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)

Lindheimer Chapter Board Meeting
2025-06-10 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
The members of the Board meet the second Tuesday of each month at the Tye Preston Memorial Library in the Founder’s Room.

NPSOT Website Committee
2025-06-10 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Open to any members who help manage content on their chapter or committee website.No registration required.

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 897 7771 6314Passcode: [REDACTED]

Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture Demonstration Garden Workday
2025-06-11 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.

Mycology 101 for Gardeners & Growers – Williamson County Chapter Meeting, June 12
2025-06-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday, June 12, 2025, when our featured topic will be Mycology 101 for Gardeners & Growers with Angel Schatz. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM. The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting.

About our topic: Join Central Texas Mycology for a talk to learn the basics of mycology and how fungi is entangled in all parts of our life. We will cover some basics on mycology, how fungi benefits our entire ecosystem, plants and our health. Angel will be bringing mushroom grow blocks to upcycle for everyone in attendance (in-person). Learn how to use them here. And check out the bilingual resources at this link, provided by our speaker.

About our speaker: Angel Schatz radiates passion for understanding the ecosystem of central Texas and making mycology education accessible to anyone who shares interest. Formerly an experience designer and animator in the tech world, she hopes to inspire more people dial into the wood-wide-web.

NOTE: 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.

==> To attend via Zoom, register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/FUhQTaCmQSGtcZCYjqsG4g#/registration

The original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
