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SUMMARY:NPSOT Spring Symposium
DESCRIPTION:In-Person Registration is full but the Virtual Event Registration is still open: see below.Event Overview: https://www.npsot.org/our-work/symposium/2025-spring-symposium/ \n\n\n\nLive from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center \n\n\n\nSymposium 8:45 am – 3:00 pm | Tours from 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm (pre-registration required) \n\n\n\nHybrid Event: Recordings available to both in-person and virtual attendees approximately two weeks after the event.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/npsot-spring-symposium-5/
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Workday\, 9:00am - Noon
DESCRIPTION:Cibolo Nature Center Demonstration Gardens \n\n\n\nPlease bring gloves\, hat\, water\, sun and insect protection\, and your favorite gardening tools. \n\n\n\nContact Veronica Hawk\, veronica.hawk@gmail.com for more info.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/march-8-second-saturday-workday-900am-noon/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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SUMMARY:NPSOT Spring Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/npsot-spring-symposium-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164738
CREATED:20250306T001959Z
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SUMMARY:How You Can Save Nature in Your Own Yard: Growing the Native Plant Movement - Hybrid Clear Lake Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:6:15 Doors Opens – UHCL Bayou Building\, Garden Room (1510)6:40 Zoom Opens6:45 Business Meeting6:55 Plant of the Month7:00 Guest Speaker \n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\nAs native plant enthusiasts\, you already know the power of native species to restore ecosystems\, support pollinators\, and create healthier landscapes. But how can we scale up these efforts to make an even greater impact? In this talk\, Krista De Cooke\, Strategic Partnership and Science Lead at Homegrown National Park\, will share how individual actions in yards across the country are fueling a national movement to restore twenty million acres of private land for biodiversity. Learn how you can play a key role in expanding native habitat\, engaging new audiences\, and strengthening the native plant movement. We’ll discuss practical ways to inspire others\, connect local efforts to a broader national initiative\, and grow our collective impact. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\n\nKrista De Cooke is the Strategic Partnership and Science Lead for Homegrown National Park\, where she leverages her background in ecology and business to advance ecosystem regeneration and biodiversity conservation. With extensive experience\, Krista collaborates with a wide range of stakeholders to promote the planting of native species on private lands. Her expertise has been essential in expanding the Homegrown National Park initiative across multiple regions\, empowering communities to engage in meaningful conservation efforts and create positive environmental change. \n\n\n\n\nIn-person – Parking Pass Required\n\n\n\nIf 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 in the meeting room and place it in your car. DO NOT park in faculty/staff parking (enforced 24/7). \n\n\n\nMap and Directions – The meeting will be held in the Bayou Building\, Garden Room at UH-Clear Lake. \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/how-you-can-save-nature-in-your-own-yard-growing-the-native-plant-movement-hybrid-clear-lake-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T200000
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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/2025-03-10/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164738
CREATED:20241217T141000Z
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SUMMARY:Habitat Workday @ EIH
DESCRIPTION:Habitat volunteers help weed and mulch flower beds\, plant native plants\, maintain pathways\, and trim trees and bushes. Volunteers may also help clean out the pond on select work days. \n\n\n\n\nNo experience necessary—we’ll show you what goes and what stays\n\n\n\nBring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)\n\n\n\nDon’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle\, hat\, and sunscreen!\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers must be 18 or older to participate in EIH’s workdays unless prior arrangements have been made. \n\n\n\nWe do not hold workdays when the university is officially closed. Also\, workdays are canceled during inclement weather\, though a light sprinkle or drizzle rarely keeps us out of the garden. If you’re not sure\, please call 281-283-3950 or 281-283-3045\, and we’ll let you know if we’re digging in. \n\n\n\nLocationEnvironmental Institute of Houston (Click link for Google Map)University of Houston-Clear LakeNorth Office Annex (NOA) 1 Building2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston\, TX 77058
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/habitat-workday-eih-4/2025-03-11/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164738
CREATED:20241011T195558Z
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SUMMARY:Lindheimer Chapter Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The members of the Board meet the second Tuesday of each month at the Tye Preston Memorial Library in the Founder’s Room.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lindheimer-chapter-board-meeting/2025-03-11/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T140000
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SUMMARY:Clear Lake Chapter Plant Sale Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our spring plant sale is just around the corner! 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-12/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164738
CREATED:20230905T041714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T042216Z
UID:10002064-1741719600-1741723200@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-4/2025-03-11/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164738
CREATED:20250215T202915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T203238Z
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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\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/museum-of-texas-handmade-furniture-demonstration-garden-workday/2025-03-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164738
CREATED:20250219T184426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T184428Z
UID:10005032-1741890600-1741897800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Social time & Texabama Croton: Botanical Enigma – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, March 13
DESCRIPTION:Join NPSOT-Williamson County in-person at 6:30 PM on Thursday\, March 13\, 2025 for social time followed by our featured topic The Texabama Croton – A Botanical Enigma with Tyson Bartlett.  Free and open to the public. This month’s meeting starts at 6:30 PM with social time and refreshments. Chapter business starts at 7:15 PM followed by Tyson’s presentation. \n\n\n\n=> This month\, we meet in-person only\, at the Round Rock Public Library\, 200 E Liberty Ave\, Round Rock\, TX 78664. \n\n\n\nAbout this month’s social time:  Celebrate spring!  Connect with fellow members and guests over a light meal prior to the business meeting and featured speaker. Refreshments will be a mix of finger foods & beverages. Learn more about all the activities going on in the chapter. NPSOT-Wilco board members will be on hand to chat about current projects and committees. \n\n\n\nAbout our featured topic:   The Texabama Croton is a rare but beautiful species of shrub in the Euphorbiaceae family known from small areas of Texas and Alabama. There are numerous oddities about the plant\, such as its habitat and range\, discovery\, and lack of cultivation. \n\n\n\nThis presentation will shed light on what makes the Texabama Croton a botanical enigma and some important lessons with vast implications for Central Texas ecosystems that can be gleaned by studying the plant. \n\n\n\nAbout our guest speaker:   Tyson Bartlett is a self-taught native plant enthusiast who serves as a Director at Large on the board of directors for the Williamson County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas. He is also a member of the Good Water Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists and started the Williamson County Nature Journaling Club to promote the appreciation of nature through art and observation. Tyson’s ardent advocacy for native residential landscapes garnered him an appearance on KXAN News in August 2024. \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/social-time-texabama-croton-botanical-enigma-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-march-13/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164738
CREATED:20250112T203705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T204532Z
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SUMMARY:Lake Mineral Wells State Park Pollinator Garden Work Day\, Volunteer Opportunity\, Cross Timbers Chapter\, Mineral Wells\, Saturday\, 3/15/2025 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-3-15-2025-at-10-a-m/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164738
CREATED:20250228T202154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T202154Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Workday at Haven for Hope
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow San Antonio Chapter Members when we help prune shrubs and woody perennials\, remove weeds and woody volunteer plants in the Haven for Hope Pollinator Garden.  Bring gloves\, pruners and loppers\, pruning saws\, shovels and other weeding tools.   \n\n\n\nTo register\, click here. 
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/garden-workday-at-haven-for-hope/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250317T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250317T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164738
CREATED:20240119T165046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T165226Z
UID:10002624-1742234400-1742241600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Beaumont Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly chapter meetings. You do not need to be a member to attend. We meet the 3rd Monday of each month. \n\n\n\nMeeting Location: Tyrrell Park – 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, TX 77705 \n\n\n\nWe meet in the Binks Horticultural Center in the Beaumont Botanical Gardens area of the park.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/beaumont-chapter-meeting/2025-03-17/
LOCATION:Tyrell Park\, 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, Texas\, 77705
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164738
CREATED:20241217T141000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T011929Z
UID:10003752-1742288400-1742295600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Habitat Workday @ EIH
DESCRIPTION:Habitat volunteers help weed and mulch flower beds\, plant native plants\, maintain pathways\, and trim trees and bushes. Volunteers may also help clean out the pond on select work days. \n\n\n\n\nNo experience necessary—we’ll show you what goes and what stays\n\n\n\nBring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)\n\n\n\nDon’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle\, hat\, and sunscreen!\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers must be 18 or older to participate in EIH’s workdays unless prior arrangements have been made. \n\n\n\nWe do not hold workdays when the university is officially closed. Also\, workdays are canceled during inclement weather\, though a light sprinkle or drizzle rarely keeps us out of the garden. If you’re not sure\, please call 281-283-3950 or 281-283-3045\, and we’ll let you know if we’re digging in. \n\n\n\nLocationEnvironmental Institute of Houston (Click link for Google Map)University of Houston-Clear LakeNorth Office Annex (NOA) 1 Building2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston\, TX 77058
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/habitat-workday-eih-4/2025-03-18/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164738
CREATED:20250311T203131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T203132Z
UID:10005133-1742306400-1742313600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Fredericksburg Board of Directors plans for upcoming events.
DESCRIPTION:Plans for upcoming events and membership involvement is the focus for the March meeting of the Board of Directors. Included will be the dates for the Fall Plant Sale as well as the progress for the Spring sale. Field Trip plans. Members are invited. Ask a current board member for location.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/fredericksburg-board-of-directors-plans-for-upcoming-events/2025-03-18/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Business Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164738
CREATED:20250305T184807Z
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SUMMARY:Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting: Debbie Kyrouac
DESCRIPTION:“Ecological Succession and Its Impact on Your Landscape” \n\n\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. \n\n\n\nBiography \n\n\n\nDebbie Kyrouac began her interest in plant ecology and plant taxonomy during her graduate work at Texas Tech Univ.  She and her family moved to San Antonio in 2009 where she took a job teaching Biology at Northeast Lakeview College and renewed her interest in local plants.  More recently\, she has expanded her interest in native plants of Texas through both NPSOT and the Texas Master Naturalists.  Debbie is currently participating in numerous plant and butterfly survey projects at the Bracken Preserve\, Guadalupe River State Park\, the Heritage Museum garden and Madrone Trail pollinator garden.  She also enjoys hours spent developing a native plant habitat on her own property.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lindheimer-chapter-monthly-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164738
CREATED:20240930T234921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T022657Z
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SUMMARY:Austin Chapter Meeting - Mountain Cedars: Junipers that Benefit Texas Karst Country - Mar 18
DESCRIPTION:Our speaker this month is Elizabeth Mcgreevy\, Project Bedrock\, Founder and Program Director\, Land Steward\, Owner and Natural Resources Consultant. We will be meeting at 7pm (with social time starting at 6:30). Join us in person at Lakewood Clubhouse off 360 (7317 Lakewood Dr\, Austin\, TX 78750)\, or join us over Zoom by registering here: https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/AmiMSv_aRByY97kuQcns1g \n\n\n\nElizabeth\, a sixth-generation Texas and Texas A&M graduate\, is a natural resources ecologist and author of Wanted! Mountain Cedars\, Dead and Alive. As the owner of Land Steward\, she relies on more than 25 years of experience to produce ecosystem-based management plans for Hill Country landowners. In 2022\, she founded Project Bedrock\, now in partnership with The Watershed Association\, to promote using mountain cedars and other nature-based solutions to regenerate the limestone karst country regions of Texas. \n\n\n\nThis is a hybrid online and in-person meeting\, with the in-person meeting at Lakewood Clubhouse 7317 Lakewood Dr. Austin\, TX 78750
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-meeting-12/
LOCATION:Lakewood Clubhouse\, 7317 Lakewood Dr.\, Austin\, Texas\, 78750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164738
CREATED:20250109T184706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T161219Z
UID:10004585-1742324400-1742331600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Native 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/executive-committee-meeting-march-12/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164738
CREATED:20250129T024318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250202T222825Z
UID:10004656-1742461200-1742470200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Boerne City Campus Natural Area (BCCNA) Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join us for BCCNA workdays!   \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nBCCNA Workdays take place on the first and third Thursdays of each month in 2025.  \n\n\n\nOur 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!  \n\n\n\nEach volunteer will be required to fill out the City of Boerne’s liability waiver the first time he or she volunteers in 2025. \n\n\n\nContact Jeff Schwarz at jeffschwarz27@gmail.com for more info.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/boerne-city-campus-natural-area-bccna-workday/2025-03-20/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164738
CREATED:20250203T040811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T040057Z
UID:10004675-1742472000-1742475600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Chapter Leader Forum - What's up with Society Communications!
DESCRIPTION:Topic: What’s up with Society Communications! \n\n\n\nDescription:  \n\n\n\nMeet the VP Communications to hear about exciting new communication initiatives to help support our chapters and engage the public: \n\n\n\n\nLearn about the marketing materials and tools available for your chapter to use\n\n\n\nSee the processes we are implementing to help chapters plan their monthly member communications\n\n\n\nGet an inside peek at our website and social media analytics to see what types of content are resonating with our audiences\n\n\n\nLearn best practices for increasing engagement on social media. \n\n\n\nAsk the team any questions you have related to Society communications\n\n\n\n\nAdd this “not to be missed” forum to your calendar now!  \n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\nVP Communications\, Haeley Giambalvo\, and team leaders \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, March 20\, 2025 (Third Thursday) 12 – 1 pm \n\n\n\nZoom Registration Link: \n\n\n\nhttps://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/KUi-h4t_TS2LS3G6hcZX5A
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-leader-forum-6/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Leader Forum,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164738
CREATED:20250225T045522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T185750Z
UID:10004706-1742497200-1742500800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Native Plants in Houston: Building a Local Supply Chain for a Growing Market - March 20
DESCRIPTION:Matt Stahman will discuss the state of local native plant supplies\, the markets for those supplies\, and the need and formation of a supply chain for future markets for native plants and native plant materials. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker \n\n\n\nMatt serves as a Regulatory Director for Resource Environmental Solutions (RES) where he specializes in wetlands and endangered species related ecological restoration projects\, especially those associated with mitigation\, and is a registered Professional Wetland Scientist and past president of the Society of Wetland Scientists South Central Chapter (Texas\, Oklahoma\, Arkansas\, Louisiana\, Mississippi\, Alabama) as well as a Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner through the Society for Ecological Restoration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThroughout his career\, he has worked on the design\, permitting\, project management\, construction\, and monitoring of multiple ecological restoration projects\, including wetland mitigation banks and consolidated mitigation areas. He has 30 years of experience in Clean Water Act permitting and mitigation\, Endangered Species Act consultations\, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental impact assessments\, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) filings\, and obtaining various other federal\, state\, and local environmental permits. Matt has worked throughout the United States\, providing environmental compliance consulting for various industries including oil and gas\, public transportation\, telecommunications\, electric utility\, coal mining\, and land development. In his spare time\, he works evenings and weekends for his mom\, who started Stahman Native Plants in 2024\, to develop supplies for native plant hay and other materials for the Houston area. \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/native-plants-in-houston-building-a-local-supply-chain-for-a-growing-market-march-20/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164738
CREATED:20250126T224818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T201909Z
UID:10004634-1742547600-1742565600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Outreach - March Mart at Mercer Botanic Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Mercer Botanic Gardens \n\n\n\nMore information will follow. \n\n\n\nSignUpGenius
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/outreach-march-mart-at-mercer-botanic-gardens/2025-03-21/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164738
CREATED:20250129T220815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T221711Z
UID:10004665-1742630400-1742639400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Trees of Phil Hardberger Park
DESCRIPTION:Location: The Urban Ecology Center at Phil Hardberger Park\, 8400 NW Military Hwy\, San Antonio\, TX 78231 \n\n\n\nSPECIAL NOTE: Our presenter has so much to share we are “allowing” 2.5 hours for the full walk\, but participants are free to leave earlier. \n\n\n\nThe event’s purpose is to learn about the many special understory and canopy trees in our area. This walk will be led by Michael Nentwich of Bexar Branches Alliance. Michael has more than 15 years of experience in community forestry management and program development. He was San Antonio’s first City Forester and later served as City Forester and Bureau Manager of Parks and Urban Forestry with the City of Norfolk. \n\n\n\nHe earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science and a Master’s Degree in Forestry from Stephen F. Austin University. He has extensive knowledge and a deep and abiding interest in trees as well as being a great communicator. You will be introduced to the common tree species found in the park\, and probably will get to see and learn about Eve’s Necklace\, Texas Kidneywood\, and Little-leaf Mulbery among many other fascinating species. \n\n\n\nPlease arrive about 7:45 am SHARP so we can register everyone and be ready for an 8:00 am start. You will walk an about 1.5 mile route starting and ending at the Urban Ecology Center. There will be brief explanations at the start and along the way with ample time for participant questions. \n\n\n\nMinors only when accompanied by an adult parent/guardian. Dogs allowed if leashed and socialized. DIFFICULTY: Easy\, definitely suitable for families. Flat terrain\, slow-paced. \n\n\n\nThe trail is a natural surface so be sure to wear sturdy shoes and\, dependent on the weather\, bring water\, sun protection\, and dress appropriately for the day and season. Suggested $3 individual or $5 family donations to the PHP Conservancy to support enhancements to the park. \n\n\n\nThis event’s general sponsors are the Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy\, the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department’s Natural Areas Office\, the Alamo Area Master Naturalists\, and the Alamo Group of the Sierra Club. The SA Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas is a special sponsor. \n\n\n\nContact Stan Drezek (stanwendre@gmail.com) for additional information.or questions. \n\n\n\nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOrganizer: npsot.sanantonio@gmail.com
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/trees-of-phil-hardberger-park/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164738
CREATED:20250126T224818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T201909Z
UID:10004635-1742634000-1742652000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Outreach - March Mart at Mercer Botanic Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Mercer Botanic Gardens \n\n\n\nMore information will follow. \n\n\n\nSignUpGenius
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/outreach-march-mart-at-mercer-botanic-gardens/2025-03-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164738
CREATED:20250314T030758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T030800Z
UID:10005143-1742637600-1742652000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Making Seed Balls at Feather Fest
DESCRIPTION:Prairie Rose will be participating in Feather Fest with the popular Seed Ball Making event for Kids of all ages. Don’t be afraid to get a little dirty mixing soil and seeds then forming into balls to take home and throw out wherever you want to see wild flowers. Seed Ball activity starts at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm.  \n\n\n\nBe sure to look for our tent. In addition to the Seed Ball fun\, we have NPSOT and Native Plant information. Our members can also answer your questions about our local native plants.  \n\n\n\nSeveral Nature Orientated Groups participate at Feather Fest every year for a fun filled day. Their stations provide a lot of fun for the whole family. Come join us at the Acton Nature Center in Granbury.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/making-seed-balls-at-feather-fest/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164739
CREATED:20250102T024742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T220536Z
UID:10004514-1742641200-1742644800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Creating a Monarch Habitat
DESCRIPTION:Liz Moyer\, Denton County Master Gardener and Native Plant Society of Texas educator\, will help you plan and create a Monarch butterfly oasis in your landscape. Enjoy the beauty and awe of the spring migration\, egg-laying\, caterpillar development\, chrysalis development and eventual flying of the new generation right in your yard. Then marvel in their return south in the fall to the wonderful buffet you will have blooming for them! \n\n\n\nFree\, but registration is required. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-monarch-habitat-tickets-1273991947209?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/creating-a-monarch-habitat/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164739
CREATED:20250306T215221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T215516Z
UID:10005050-1742641200-1742655600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:HEB Native Plant Outreach
DESCRIPTION:LOCATION: H-E-B\, 17238 Bulverde Rd\, San Antonio\, TX 78247 \n\n\n\nGood afternoon\, tabling volunteers!  As you know\, NPSOT has partnered with HEB\, which has promoted several native varieties in the spring and fall in their garden section of their stores. The plants will be tagged with the NPSOT logo and QR code to our database for information on the specific plant.  Multiple chapters will be offering tabling at HEB stores.  The San Antonio Chapter will be tabling at the Bulverde Road/Loop 1604 store.  We are asked to staff two hour shifts on March22 and 23 at this store. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in working one of these shifts\, you will be engaging with HEB customers in the garden section and answering questions about the offered native plants. This is a great opportunity to educate a broad range of home gardeners as to the advantages of native plants.  Volunteers will be asked to view a one hour training provided by the State NPSOT before these dates. \n\n\n\nYou can view the shifts and sign up here:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A45AAAB2BA3FAC43-55555301-2025 \n\n\n\nHaeley Giambalvo is the lead on this event\, and will be emailing volunteers directly with more specifics in 10 days or so. \n\n\n\nOrganizer: npsot.sanantonio@gmail.com
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/npsot-volunteer-opportunity-heb-native-plant-outreach/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164739
CREATED:20250127T005510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T005511Z
UID:10004638-1742665500-1742673600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Landscaping with Natives 101
DESCRIPTION:Landscaping with Natives 101 at Headwaters of the Comal
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/landscaping-with-natives-101/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250323T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164739
CREATED:20250306T215318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T215446Z
UID:10005051-1742731200-1742745600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:HEB Native Plant Outreach
DESCRIPTION:LOCATION: H-E-B\, 17238 Bulverde Rd\, San Antonio\, TX 78247 \n\n\n\nGood afternoon\, tabling volunteers!  As you know\, NPSOT has partnered with HEB\, which has promoted several native varieties in the spring and fall in their garden section of their stores. The plants will be tagged with the NPSOT logo and QR code to our database for information on the specific plant.  Multiple chapters will be offering tabling at HEB stores.  The San Antonio Chapter will be tabling at the Bulverde Road/Loop 1604 store.  We are asked to staff two hour shifts on March22 and 23 at this store. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in working one of these shifts\, you will be engaging with HEB customers in the garden section and answering questions about the offered native plants. This is a great opportunity to educate a broad range of home gardeners as to the advantages of native plants.  Volunteers will be asked to view a one hour training provided by the State NPSOT before these dates. \n\n\n\nYou can view the shifts and sign up here:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A45AAAB2BA3FAC43-55555301-2025 \n\n\n\nHaeley Giambalvo is the lead on this event\, and will be emailing volunteers directly with more specifics in 10 days or so. \n\n\n\nOrganizer: npsot.sanantonio@gmail.com
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/npsot-volunteer-opportunity-heb-native-plant-outreach-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity
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