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SUMMARY:Pines and Prairies Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.  More details will be posted as they become available. \n\n\n\nIn Person:  Sam Houston State University – The Woodlands at 3380 College Park Drive\, Room 236Via Zoom:
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/pines-and-prairies-chapter-meeting-11/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T200000
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SUMMARY:Why Native Plants? - April 17
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our April chapter meeting where we take a fun look at the who\, what\, where\, when\, why\, and how of native plants. We will grow your native plant vocabulary\, cultivate some knowledge\, and sow some seeds for the change we want to see in the world. Whether you are a native plant novice or a wildscaping whiz\, this will be a great chance to ask questions all the questions you may have been afraid to ask before. If you stump the board member presenters\, we can poll the crowd or add things to our list of future presentation topics! \n\n\n\nOne of our goals this year is to grow our membership\, and this is a great opportunity to bring a friend\, spouse\, grandchild\, or whoever wants to learn more about native plants.  \n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers – Doreen Gallevo and Josh Kelly \n\n\n\nDoreen has been a board member for the Houston Chapter since 2023\, and was elected chapter president this year. She has been a hard core native plant gardener for seven years\, and is passionate about all ecological services plants provide like supporting declining invertebrate populations\, flood mitigation\, cooling\, and carbon capture. Having completed NPSOT’s Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP)\, she is now engaging in native landscape design projects. Containing well over 100 native species\, her yard is registered as a National Wildlife Federation habitat\, Houston Audubon bird-friendly space\, Texas Pocket Prairie\, and Homegrown National Park.  \n\n\n\nJosh is a native Houstonian and recently became our chapter vice president. He is a commercial landscape construction project manager and is determined to change how our landscape industry functions from the inside. In his spare time\, he can be found botanizing in prairies or volunteering his time on native landscaping projects. He loves not only Texas native plants\, but also Texas critters\, like longhorns and the majestic raptors he has rescued from prairies. He even likes non-native bees\, who he helped tend as a teen/young adult with his father and brothers.  \n\n\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/why-native-plants-april-17/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T120000
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SUMMARY:Chandor Gardens Nature Trail Bioblitz with Jeff Quayle\, Cross Timbers Chapter Event (Weatherford)- Saturday 3/19/2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first-ever BIOBLITZ on Sat.\, April 19 to catalogue new species on the Nature Trail using iNaturalist with Jeff Quayle\, an associate of Ft. Worth’s Botanical Research Institute of Texas. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required. Please register using the link below:https://www.tickettailor.com/…/npatfortworthcha…/1563667Please note a donation is not required to register. If you do not want to donate please enter zero when you sign up. \n\n\n\nMeeting Details: \n\n\n\nCome dressed to hike! Long pants recommended. We will be documenting as many species as possible. Please wear clothing appropriate to protect against insects such ticks and thorns\, or any other things you might expect to find in the Texas wild! Water recommended. \n\n\n\nLocation: Chandor Gardens Nature Trail \n\n\n\n\n8:45 a.m. Meet at the trailhead\n\n\n\n9:00 a.m. Bioblitz begins promptly
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chandor-gardens-nature-trail-bioblitz-with-jeff-quayle-cross-timbers-chapter-event-weatherford-saturday-3-19-2025/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T130000
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SUMMARY:Spring Native Plant Sale - Open to the Public
DESCRIPTION:The Boerne Chapter Native Plant Society of Texas will be back for our biannual Native Plant Sale at Herff Farm.  Join us on Saturday\, April 19th at the Herff Farm Teaching Barn\, 33 Herff Road\, Boerne TX 78006!  \n\n\n\nSpring is a great time to plant native flowers\, plants\, and trees. Take advantage of this opportunity to easily obtain native plants suited for our ecoregion. Along with making your space beautiful\, you’ll be providing food and habitat for butterflies\, birds and other wildlife. Many native plants even do well in containers! \n\n\n\nNPSOT members will be on hand to answer your gardening and native plant questions! \n\n\n\nOpen to the Public.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/spring-native-plant-sale-open-to-the-public-3/
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143658
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SUMMARY:Prairie Rose Chapter Spring 2025 Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the Prairie Rose Demonstration Garden April 19\, 2025 in Glen Rose. It is next to the Museum behind the Courthouse in Downtown Glen Rose. We will have another wonderful selection of Native Plants and some trees again this year.  \n\n\n\nAppointments by request at 9:30 am; just email us at prairierose.npsot@gmail.com to request time.  \n\n\n\nOpen to the public 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Come and make a day of it. We have a nice River Walk Park at Heritage Square and several nice and new restaurants and shops for your enjoyment.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/prairie-rose-chapter-spring-2025-native-plant-sale/
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T170000
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SUMMARY:Prairie Rose Spring Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Located behind the Court House Square Next to the Somervell County Museum
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/prairie-rose-spring-native-plant-sale/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T120000
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SUMMARY:Lake Mineral Wells State Park Pollinator Garden Work Day\, Volunteer Opportunity\, Cross Timbers Chapter\, Mineral Wells\, Saturday\, 4/19/2025 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-4-19-2025-at-10-a-m/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143658
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SUMMARY:Beaumont Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly chapter meetings. You do not need to be a member to attend. We meet the 3rd Monday of each month. \n\n\n\nMeeting Location: Tyrrell Park – 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, TX 77705 \n\n\n\nWe meet in the Binks Horticultural Center in the Beaumont Botanical Gardens area of the park.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/beaumont-chapter-meeting/2025-04-21/
LOCATION:Tyrell Park\, 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, Texas\, 77705
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143658
CREATED:20241217T141000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T011929Z
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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-4/2025-04-22/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143658
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SUMMARY:Uncommon Wildflowers of the LBJ Grasslands\, Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting (Weatherford)- Tuesday 4/22/2025
DESCRIPTION:Joining us for April’s meeting of the Cross Timbers Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas\, will be Suzanne Tuttle presenting Uncommon Wildflowers of the LBJ Grasslands! \n\n\n\nSuzanne Tuttle:Suzanne is a plant ecologist who retired from the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge in 2016 after a 23-year career\, first as Natural Resource Manager and later as its Director. She implemented restoration projects in prairies\, wetlands\, and riparian gallery forests. Tuttle also oversaw the management of the Refuge’s bison herd\, worked on several prairie dog reintroductions\, and co-developed the feral hog control program. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from UT Arlington and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Horticulture from Tarrant County Junior College (now TCC). She has taught classes for various chapters of the Texas Master Naturalist program since 1999 and is currently serving on the Board of Directors of the Fort Worth Chapter of NPAT and the John Bunker Wetland Center in Combine TX. Suzanne was a founding member of Texas Society for Ecological Restoration\, and is a cofounder of the Cross Timbers Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist Program. \n\n\n\nMeeting Details: \n\n\n\n6:00pm Chapter Business Meeting \n\n\n\n6:30pm Monthly Feature Presentation \n\n\n\nThis educational event is open to the public. \n\n\n\nLocation: Mount Pleasant Historical School\, 213 Raymond George Way\, Weatherford\, Texas. \n\n\n\n\n6:00 p.m. Chapter Business Meeting and Update on Native Plant Sale\n\n\n\n6:30 p.m. Bat Presentation
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/uncommon-wildflowers-of-the-lbj-grasslands-cross-timbers-chapter-meeting-weatherford-tuesday-4-22-2025/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143658
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SUMMARY:No Austin Chapter Meeting in April
DESCRIPTION:Due to the plant sale in April we are not having our regular monthly chapter meeting.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-meeting-16/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143658
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SUMMARY:Recognizing Potential: Identification of Native Texas Plant Seedlings
DESCRIPTION:Arrive at 6:30pm to share or find native plants at the Plants x Donation table. \n\n\n\nThis will be a “hybrid” meeting\, attend in-person or online. \n\n\n\n\nIn person: The Gathering Center at the Urban Ecology Center at Phil Hardberger Park\, 8400 NW Military Hwy\n\n\n\nOnline: Please register in advance to attend via Zoom.\n\n\n\n\nPresentation by Zach RitchieRecognizing Potential: Identification of Native Texas Plant Seedlings\n\n\n\nAn introduction to the early stages of Texas native plants and how to recognize their morphological differences. Learn some new terms like “eudicots” and “monocots” and examine the contrasting cotyledons of these two classes of vascular plants after germination. Amaze your friends by identifying plants at such an early stage! \n\n\n\nIf you are attending in person\, there is no need to register. However\, if you are attending via Zoom\, please register here before the meeting begins as late registration and entry will not be allowed. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n\n\nNote: The Zoom recording will be available within days after the meeting on our  YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/recognizing-potential-identification-of-native-texas-plant-seedlings/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143658
CREATED:20250414T212138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T042623Z
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SUMMARY:Identifying Native Plants with iNaturalist: Fredericksburg chapter meeting\, April 22
DESCRIPTION:Year-Round Discovery for Citizen Scientists (and landowners) \n\n\n\nPeter Joseph Hernandez\, a seasoned iNaturalist user for the past ten years\, presents us with a tool to explore our incredible world when the Fredericksburg chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) holds their next meeting on Tuesday\, April 22.  \n\n\n\nHis focus: how to use the technology at our fingertips with a phone’s iNaturalist app to document plants\, animals and insects in our environment. A deeper awareness of the ecology and expanding biodiversity around us becomes apparent in the moments we record. Become a citizen scientist.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/identifying-native-plants-with-inaturalist-fredericksburg-chapter-meeting-april-22/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Hybrid chapter meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143658
CREATED:20250215T203641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T210403Z
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SUMMARY:Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture Demonstration Garden Workday
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Demonstration Garden Workday! This is a fantastic opportunity to get your hands dirty\, learn new gardening techniques\, and contribute to the beauty and sustainability of our community garden.  Contact Craig Bruska for more details:  craigbruska@hotmail.com.  The garden is located at 1370 Church Hill Dr.\, New Braunfels\, Tx 78130 in the Heritage Village. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nHands-On Learning: Gain practical experience in planting\, pruning\, and maintaining a variety of plants.\n\n\n\nExpert Guidance: Our knowledgeable garden coordinators will be on hand to share tips and answer your gardening questions.\n\n\n\nCommunity Spirit: Meet fellow garden lovers\, share stories\, and enjoy the camaraderie of working together.\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\n\n\n\nComfortable clothing and gardening gloves\n\n\n\nA hat\, water\, pest repellent\, and sunscreen\n\n\n\nYour enthusiasm and love for gardening!\n\n\n\nCommon gardening tools\, such as pruners\, weeders\, and the like.  Whatever you use in your garden\, as tools will not be provided.\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out\, this workday is for everyone. Let’s come together to make our demonstration garden a thriving\, beautiful space for all to enjoy.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/museum-of-texas-handmade-furniture-demonstration-garden-workday-2/2025-04-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143658
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SUMMARY:Texas Wildflower Day Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:Photography Workshop with Sean Fitzgerald in the Bettye Myers Butterfly Garden\, 1605 N Bell Avenue\, Denton \n\n\n\nRegistration is required for all events: https://twu.edu/butterfly-garden/texas-wildflower-day/
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/texas-wildflower-day-kickoff/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143658
CREATED:20250319T192252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T202909Z
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SUMMARY:Douglas Tallamy\, PhD. Nature's Best Hope
DESCRIPTION:6:30-7:00 – Social in TWU\, Ann Stuart Science Complex Lobby\, 304 Administration Drive\, Denton \n\n\n\n7:00pm    – Keynote speaker – Douglas Tallamy\, PhD – Nature’s Best Hope – Followed by a book signing all in the Ann Stuart Science Complex \n\n\n\nDr. Tallamy is professor and chair for entomology and wildlife ecology at the University of Delaware. Dr. Tallamy is co-founder of the Homegrown National Parks movement\, which is dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of biodiversity created by adding native plants to your landscape.  \n\n\n\nHe has authored 107 research publications and has taught insect-related courses for 44 years. Tallamy has authored several commercially successful books including Bringing Nature Home and Nature’s Best Hope. Tallamy’s research and advocacy focus on understanding how insects interact with plants and how those interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. He will discuss managing suburban and urban landscapes as wildlife preserves by encouraging the use of native species and considering the needs of insects and wildlife when planting. \n\n\n\n8:00-8:30pm – book signing for Tallamy’s Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard \n\n\n\nDr. Tallamy’s appearance is sponsored by The Native Plant Society of Texas. His presentation will also be available via Zoom.  \n\n\n\nRegistration is required for all events\, including Zoom presentation: https://twu.edu/butterfly-garden/texas-wildflower-day/
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/douglas-tallamy-phd-natures-best-hope/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250428T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T143658
CREATED:20250131T210115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T151227Z
UID:10004669-1745539200-1745884799@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:iNaturalist City Nature Challenge 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join the City Nature Challenge 2025: San Antonio Metro \n\n\n\nJoin the City Nature Challege 2025: NPSOT Group \n\n\n\nJoin Texas Parks and Wildlife\, Texas Master Naturalists\, Native Plant Society of Texas\,  the Audubon Society\, and many others in a fun challenge to see which city can document the most species during April 25 – April 28\,2025. It is easy to participate by joining an event or making observations on your own using the iNaturalist app. With the iNaturalist app\, you just take a picture of a plant or animal\, and the community will help identify which species it is. Any observation in the San Antonio Metro Area (12 counties are: Atascosa\, Bandera\, Bexar\, Comal\, Gillespie\, Goliad\,  Guadalupe\, Karnes Kendall\, Kerr\, Medina\, Wilson as well as three parks: Enchanted Rock State Natural Area\, Lost Maples State Park\, and Palmetto State Park.) will count during the four-day challenge. You can participate by exploring the life in your backyard\, in your local parks\, public nature areas\, or on a field trip with your local naturalist group. You can also help with IDs for other people’s observations to increase our species count\, come to a bioblitz\, or even hold your own event! \n\n\n\nProject Details: This bioblitz is part of the broader San Antonio Metro Area – City Nature Challenge\, coinciding with other events  \n\n\n\n\n2025 – detaits coming by Nov 2024\n\n\n\n\nObjectives of CNC2025: \n\n\n\n• Foster friendly competition within internal groups and with other urban areas across Texas and the globe.• Collect urban biodiversity data accessible to biologists and scientists. (i.e TPWD-TNT)• Connect people to their local nature in urban and metro areas. • Build both in-person and online communities around local nature.• Grow volunteer biodiversity documentation in SA-Metro Area\, Texas\, and globally. \n\n\n\nAdditional Information: \n\n\n\n\nFind San Antonio Metro Area Events on our CNC-SA.org website.\n\n\n\n\nQuestions:• Have questions about the CNC2025 San Antonio Metro Area\, use iNaturalist Messages contact PeterJoseph.Follow us on Facebook: City Nature Challenge Team: San Antonio Metro Area. \n\n\n\nInstagram   \n\n\n\nNewsletter sign up: [HERE] \n\n\n\nGet ready to embark on a thrilling journey of discovery\, friendly competition\, and community building during the City Nature Challenges 2025! \n\n\n\nThe City Nature Challenge is organized by Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and California Academy of Sciences. \n\n\n\nOrganizer: npsot.sanantonio@gmail.com \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOrganizer: npsot.sanantonio@gmail.com
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/inaturalist-city-nature-challenge-2025/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Social Event,Virtual,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143658
CREATED:20250319T193420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T194735Z
UID:10005149-1745566200-1745598600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Texas Wildflower Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Location: TWU\, Ann Stuart Science Complex\, 304 Administration Drive\, Denton \n\n\n\n7:30am – Breakfast in the Lobby \n\n\n\n8:30am – Wildflower Day Presentations begin – see https://twu.edu/butterfly-garden/texas-wildflower-day/  for detailed schedule \n\n\n\n1:30-3:00 – Guided tour of the TWU gardens \n\n\n\n3:00-4:30 – Watercolors at the garden workshop  \n\n\n\nRegistration is required for all events. The entire schedule and all the details are on the website. https://twu.edu/butterfly-garden/texas-wildflower-day/
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/texas-wildflower-day-celebration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143658
CREATED:20250131T205304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T205305Z
UID:10004667-1745654400-1745661600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Annual Wildflower Walk
DESCRIPTION:Location: The Urban Ecology Center at Phil Hardberger Park\, 8400 NW Military Hwy\, San Antonio\, TX 78231 \n\n\n\nOur walks’s purpose is to identify and appreciate our area wildflowers in the context of also appreciating the beauty of our natural areas and learning about where and when our wildflowers grow and their relationship to insects. \n\n\n\nJerry Morrisey; a long-time plant identifier\, propagator\, and lover as well as a Texas Master Naturalist; from the Native Plant Society of Texas’s San Antonio chapter will lead us along the trails of PHP and through the Demonstration Garden identifying and discussing the plethora of wildflowers enjoying our Texas spring. Jerry will specifically discuss where native wildflowers will be present in the local ecology and their interactions with pollinators and other insects. Come learn with our accomplished local expert. \n\n\n\nPlease arrive by 7:50 am to sign up so we can begin promptly at 8:00 am. We will walk along several of the trails close to the UEC where Jerry will have scouted out the most wildflowers. 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. This will only be about a mile walk and last about two hours ending back at the Urban Ecology Center around 10:00 am. \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 appropriate for the day and season. Suggested $3 individual or $5 family donation 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 Area 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 \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/annual-wildflower-walk/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143658
CREATED:20250127T005927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T005928Z
UID:10004642-1745654400-1745668800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Plant Sale!
DESCRIPTION:NB NPSOT Plant Sale at the Headwaters at the Comal
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/plant-sale-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143658
CREATED:20250306T015754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T015756Z
UID:10005046-1745661600-1745668800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Chandor Nature Trail "Spruce Up"\, Volunteer Opportunity\, Cross Timbers Chapter\, Weatherford\, Saturday\, 4/26/2025 at 10 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:Spruce Up Days\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease 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! \n\n\n\nVolunteer hours count towards Texas Master Naturalist and Texas Master Gardeners. \n\n\n\nAbout the Nature Trail\n\n\n\nChandor Nature Trail is just under one mile long and is open for hikers and their leashed dogs free of charge during Chandor Garden hours. The Garden’s address is 711 W Lee Street in Weatherford.  
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chandor-nature-trail-spruce-up-volunteer-opportunity-cross-timbers-chapter-weatherford-saturday-4-26-2025-at-10-a-m/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143658
CREATED:20250308T035031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T035538Z
UID:10005053-1745661600-1745676000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Austin Chapter Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:See our plant sale page for more details.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-plant-sale-2/
LOCATION:Dowell Ranch Preserve\, 301 West FM 1626\, Manchaca\, TX\, 78652\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143658
CREATED:20250410T210400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T210443Z
UID:10005170-1745661600-1745676000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Lindheimer Chapter Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Our Chapter’s semi-annual native plant sale will take place April 26\, 2025 from 10:00 am until 2:00 on the back porch of the amazing Tye Preston Memorial Library\, located at 16311 S Access Rd\, Canyon Lake\, TX 78133.  Hundreds of plants to choose from so you are sure to find something you desire! Boxes and bags will be available but you may want to bring a wagon to take home lots of these beautiful\, adaptable plants.  Experts will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.  Cash\, checks\, and credit cards accepted.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lindheimer-chapter-native-plant-sale/
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250428T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250428T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143658
CREATED:20250418T145157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T145707Z
UID:10005176-1745829000-1745841600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Plant Identification at Enchanted Rock SNA for City Nature Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Location: Enchanted Rock State Natural Area\, 16710 RR 965\, Fredericksburg\, TX \n\n\n\nThis event will concentrate on identifying the plants that are found in the granite soils of Enchanted Rock SNA to increase the biodiversity reported for the San Antonio Metro Area of the CNC. Animals will also be recorded. Teams will be formed to walk the different trails. Experienced iNat observers will be valuable but less knowledgeable participants can help find plants. Later start times can be coordinated. The meeting site for 8:30 AM arrival will be the parking lot at the check in center \n\n\n\nThere will be the option to bring a lunch and make observations in the afternoon. Appropriate foot wear\, sun protection and adequate water is necessary. \n\n\n\nContact Jerry Morrisey at 210-382-2614 for details and to coordinate later arrival times. \n\n\n\nLEARN MORE AND RSVP
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/plant-identification-at-enchanted-rock-sna-for-city-nature-challenge/
CATEGORIES:City Nature Challenge,Community Outreach,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250428T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143658
CREATED:20250311T025622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T025624Z
UID:10005073-1745863200-1745866800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Prairie Rose Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly chapter meeting at the Somervell County Citizens Center\, 209 SW Barnard Street in Glen Rose. The meetings are free and open to visitors.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/prairie-rose-chapter-meeting/2025-04-28/
LOCATION:Somervell County Citizens Center\, 209 SW Barnard Street\, Glen Rose\, Texas\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143658
CREATED:20241128T004147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T151433Z
UID:10004297-1745863200-1745870400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Bastrop County Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly chapter meeting. Our meetings are hybrid. You can join us in person at the Bastrop Public Library in the Pressley Conference Room or virtually via Zoom.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/bastrop-county-chapter-meeting-5/2025-04-28/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250428T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143658
CREATED:20250415T140245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T140246Z
UID:10005173-1745865000-1745870400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting - Wanted! Mountain Cedars\, Dead and Alive
DESCRIPTION:Program given by Elizabeth McGreevy\, a Texas A&M graduate\, a Natural Resources Ecologist and author of “Wanted! Mountain Cedars\, Dead and Alive”. She is the owner of Land Steward where she produces 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\nTopic: Mountain Cedars (Ashe Junipers) as Ecosystem Engineers – Improving and Sustaining Texas Karst Country Function. Come learn about these benefits and what we can do to use mountains cedars as another nature-based solution to help enhance soil health\, groundwaters\, productivity\, property values\, and resilience.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-meeting-wanted-mountain-cedars-dead-and-alive/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143658
CREATED:20240108T175345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T175347Z
UID:10002472-1745866800-1745870400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Dear NLCP Committee Members\,  \n\n\n\nThis Monday begins our first meeting of 2024. We will meet at 7:00pm on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month on this Zoom link: \n\n\n\n https://npsot-org.zoom.us/j/87628189964?pwd=NUdBV3ZTSzFVMjJjTnpycjlQTGRJQT09.  \n\n\n\nWe’re a small committee\, and we don’t get to see each other in person very often\, so please plan to join with your camera on.  \n\n\n\nSee you Monday! \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nJay Gowen\, NLCP Chair\, Pines and Prairies Chapter\, 832-513-5785 (cell)
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/49257/2025-04-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143658
CREATED:20241217T141000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T011929Z
UID:10003758-1745917200-1745924400@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-4/2025-04-29/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143658
CREATED:20250421T190607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T191634Z
UID:10005195-1745935200-1745935200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Clear Lake Chapter Plant Sale Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Post spring plant sale meeting. Contact Chair Cheryl Barajas for information on joining the committee and/or Zoom meeting details. \n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n\nFinancial Summary\n\n\n\nWhat Went Well\n\n\n\nWhat Needs Improvement\n\n\n\nCustomer Feedback\n\n\n\nPlants requested that we did not have\n\n\n\nSuggestions for future inventory\n\n\n\nPlanning and priorities for upcoming sales
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/clear-lake-chapter-plant-sale-committee-meeting-13/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Plant Sale
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