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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-4/2025-03-25/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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SUMMARY:Bats & their interaction with Native Plants\, Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting (Weatherford)- Tuesday 3/25/2025
DESCRIPTION:The Cross Timbers Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas invites you to join us for a presentation by Jessie Woodall\, NPSOT member and director of Bat World Cross Timbers! Jessie will introduce us to the world of Texas bats and how Texas native plants can help with the survival of our native bats. \n\n\n\nBat World Cross Timbers\, an official Bat World Sanctuary Rescue Center\, opened in 2024. They are a non-profit volunteer organization. Over the last 8 years as a subpermittee Jessie has helped raccoons\, squirrels\, and opossums. When her boys found an Eastern Red mama with three pups in their backyard six years ago\, she discovered a tremendous need for protecting our native bats. Jessie worked diligently with Kate from Bat World MidCities and received her permit in 2021 specializing in bats. She handles most of the school programs\, and works with local organizations sharing educational presentations in hopes of spreading awareness about why bats are essential. \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/bats-their-interaction-with-native-plants-cross-timbers-chapter-meeting-weatherford-tuesday-3-25-2025/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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SUMMARY:Citizen Science in Action: Discovering Native Plants Through the City Nature Challenge and Beyond
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 Peter Hernandz and Jane WeedenCitizen Science in Action: Discovering Native Plants Through the City Nature Challenge and Beyond\n\n\n\nDiscover how NPSOT members can harness iNaturalist (iNat) to support biodiversity and make a meaningful impact during the City Nature Challenge (CNC)! Peter will introduce iNat\, exploring its powerful features\, global reach\, and local significance\, including insights from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) data. Jane will share how you can contribute during CNC weekend (April 25–28) by documenting native plants and entire ecosystems\, forming teams\, and leading nature walks. Looking ahead to 2025\, get involved in hands-on events\, ID parties\, and training sessions to sharpen your skills and help San Antonio stand out in the CNC! \n\n\n\nJane Weeden – Co-Coordinator of the City Nature Challenge (CNC) for the San Antonio Metro Area (2024-2025) and an iNaturalist staff member (Accounting Associate) since 2024. Jane is most known for her passion about promoting the iNaturalist mission. \n\n\n\nPeter Joseph Hernandez – A seasoned iNaturalist user since 2015 and CNC Co-Coordinator since 2020. Peter is a member of the Alamo Area Master Naturalists and Guadalupe County Master Gardeners. A retired Senior Director in the telecommunications industry (2015)\, he has since dedicated himself to understanding nature and advocating for biodiversity through citizen science and iNaturalist. \n\n\n\nBoth presenters are avid photographers who continually refine their skills to document the biodiversity around us. Together\, their coordination and leadership efforts in 2024 led the San Antonio Metro Area to become national champions in the City Nature Challenge and achieve 3rd place globally. \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/citizen-science-in-action-discovering-native-plants-through-the-city-nature-challenge-and-beyond/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Medicinal Native Plants of the Texas Hill Country; Fredericksburg Chapter Presentation - Mar 25
DESCRIPTION:While you may already be very familiar with our native plants here in the Hill Country\, do you know which ones to turn to if you have a tummy ache\, sore muscles or trouble sleeping? \n\n\n\nMarch 25 @ 7:00  Lauren Peterson\, herbalist and founder of Austin’s White Deer Apothecary\, shares some of the most common medicinal plants in our area and a few methods and recipes for preparing them ~  Join us in person or live on YouTube.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/medicinal-native-plants-of-the-texas-hill-country-fredericksburg-chapter-presentation-mar-25/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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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-2/2025-03-27/
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SUMMARY:Managing Soils as an Ecosystem and Short Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Discover soil’s vital role in ecosystems with Jane Duke\, NICE co-coordinator for Trinity Forks NPSOT and certified Soil Food Web Analyst. The interaction of organisms in the soil is responsible for many ecosystem services such as nutrient cycling\, water regulation\, and carbon sequestration. Learn how soil food web analysis can aid in preparing soils for new plantings\, regenerating native spaces\, and improving soil amendments to ensure soil fertility and healthy habitats. \n\n\n\n6:30pm – Social time7:00pm – Zoom opens and meeting begins \n\n\n\nOpen to the public. \n\n\n\nWe hope you can join our meeting in person at TWU’s  Ann Stuart Science Complex.  Campus parking is open after 6:00pm. \n\n\n\nIf you can’t join us in person\, we invite you to our Zoom meeting. \n\n\n\nZOOM PARTICIPANTS ONLY: Please Register in advance for this meeting: \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O3MOpFeKTYmq7lwngfH2HA \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/educational-program-and-short-business-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting,Chapter Meeting,Community Outreach,Virtual
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