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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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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
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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
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CREATED:20250314T030758Z
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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:20260403T131944
CREATED:20250102T024742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T220536Z
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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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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:20260403T131944
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:20260403T131944
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250324T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131944
CREATED:20241217T163043Z
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SUMMARY:Home Landscaping From the Ground Up: How to Create Your Own Pocket Prairie - chapter meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speaker Emily Manderson\, “Home Landscaping From the Ground Up: How to Create Your Own Pocket Prairie”\, Social 5:45 pm\, Business 6:15 pm\, Program at 6:30 pm at New Braunfels Public library meeting room. Zoom link and passcode in newsletter and on website.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/home-landscaping-from-the-ground-up-how-to-create-your-own-pocket-prairie-chapter-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250324T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131944
CREATED:20250127T005617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T005618Z
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SUMMARY:Home Landscaping from the Ground Up: How to Create Your Own Pocket Prairie - Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION: Chapter meeting\, speaker Emily Manderson\, “Home Landscaping from the Ground Up: How to Create Your Own Pocket Prairie”\, Social 5:45 pm\, Business 6:15 pm\, Program at 6:30 pm at New Braunfels Public library meeting room. Zoom link and passcode in newsletter and  on website.   
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/home-landscaping-from-the-ground-up-how-to-create-your-own-pocket-prairie-chapter-meeting-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250324T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131944
CREATED:20250311T030202Z
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SUMMARY:Prairie Rose Chapter Meeting - The Need To Manage Our Yards For Wildlife
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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBY DR. BILLY TEELS \n\n\n\nDr. Teels will be structuring his presentation around his struggle with his homeowner’s association on creating a more natural yard.  If you are in an HOA you know the importance of working with and around their rules and/or changing some rules.  For many people it can be a battle.   \n\n\n\nDr. Teels is extremely plant-knowledgeable and this presentation will be beneficial whether you not you’re in an HOA as he is discussing how we can help different types of wildlife in our yards. \n\n\n\nDr. Teels served for over 30 years as a biologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture\, Natural Resources Conservation Service in Mississippi\, Oklahoma\, Maryland and Washington\, D.C.  He received his Ph.D. in wildlife ecology from Mississippi State University in 1975.  He currently lives in Granbury\, Texas and has been a member of the Rio Brazos Master Naturalists since 2007.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/prairie-rose-chapter-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Somervell County Citizens Center\, 209 SW Barnard Street\, Glen Rose\, Texas\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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SUMMARY:Bastrop County Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly chapter membership 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. \n\n\n\nThis month’s presentation is called Backyard Birds. It will talk about the effects of urbanization and how to create habitat for the local birds we share spaces with. Our presenter is Natasia Moore\, an Urban Wildlife Biologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife. \n\n\n\nRegister to participate via Zoom here: https://tinyurl.com/bastropmar2025
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/bastrop-county-chapter-meeting-6/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131944
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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/49257/2025-03-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131944
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-4/2025-03-25/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131944
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131944
CREATED:20250301T213222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T213229Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131944
CREATED:20250317T220715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T221058Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131944
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-2/2025-03-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131944
CREATED:20240808T012813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T184650Z
UID:10003398-1743100200-1743107400@www.npsot.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131944
CREATED:20250131T211347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T211348Z
UID:10004670-1743235200-1743260400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:NLCP Nivel 1: Introduccíon a los Paisajes Nativos
DESCRIPTION:Location: San Antonio River Authority\, 100 E Guenther Street\, San Antonio\, TX 78204 \n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nThis will be a pilot class to a limited audience. \n\n\n\nConozca los beneficios de las plantas nativas\, las plantas deseables para su área y las consideraciones de diseño para su jardín. NLCP es un programa estatal\, pero las clases se enfocan en las características y plantas de la región en la que se enseñan. Este programa fue diseñado por la Sociedad de Plantas Nativas de Texas para enseñar a las personas sobre el paisajismo de su jardín con plantas nativas. \n\n\n\nNivel 1 – Introducción a los Paisajes Nativos\n\n\n\n\nAprende el valor de incluir y preservar las plantas autóctonas en los paisajes\n\n\n\nComprender las diferencias entre el desarrollo sostenible y el convencional\n\n\n\nDescubra la ecorregión\, la vegetación y el suelo de Texas.\n\n\n\nFamiliarízate con 45 plantas nativas de Texas recomendadas para tu jardín y 5 plantas que debes evitar\n\n\n\n\nEl Nivel 1 es un requisito previo para los Niveles 2 y 3. El Nivel 1 no es necesario para el Nivel 4\, que se puede tomar como una clase independiente. Los Niveles 2\, 3 y 4 se pueden tomar en cualquier orden. \n\n\n\nEl Programa de Certificación de Paisajes Nativos (NLCP\, por sus siglas en Inglés) es un programa de certificación de cuatro niveles que enseña el valor de incluir y preservar plantas nativas en los paisajes. Las clases se centran en las características y plantas de la región en la que se enseñan. Por favor\, regístrese para las clases ubicadas en la región en la que desea ajardinar. ¡Mira esto! \n\n\n\nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER FEBRUARY 1 \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/nlcp-nivel-1-introduccion-a-los-paisajes-nativos/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131944
CREATED:20250324T213309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T164512Z
UID:10005150-1743236100-1743255000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Tour of Galveston Bay Foundation's EcoCenter & Turtle Bayou Property
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 29 \n\n\n\n\n8:15 a.m. – Meet at the Environmental Institute of Houston for carpooling\n\n\n\n9:00 a.m. – Arrive at the EcoCenter; tour until 11:00 a.m.\n\n\n\n11:00 a.m. – Depart for Turtle Bayou parking lot\n\n\n\n11:30 a.m. – Arrive at Turtle Bayou; tour prairie area for 1–2 hours\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us on Saturday\, March 29\, for a guided tour of the GBF EcoCenter with Carter Clay. Located northeast of Baytown\, this site has long been a hub for plant propagation and potting and is now expanding its efforts to include marsh restoration. \n\n\n\nCarter will lead a two-hour in-depth tour of the EcoCenter. Additionally\, he is offering to host a visit to the Galveston Bay Foundation’s Turtle Bayou property\, a lesser-known corridor rich in wildflowers. He describes the area as providing a unique perspective on the area’s prairie\, with a nearby exposed midden where indigenous hand tools have been discovered as recently as six months ago. This optional\, but highly recommended tour\, includes an additional 25-minute drive\, a 1/3-mile walk\, and a guided visit lasting 1–2 hours\, depending on the group’s interest. \n\n\n\nLunch will not be provided\, nor will it be easy to obtain. Bring your own lunch and water. There are no designated dining facilities\, so plan to eat on the hood of your car\, inside your vehicle\, or wherever is most convenient \n\n\n\nPlease register and submit a waiver by March 29. \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation – Directions to UHCL-EIHMeet at UHCL-EIH to carpoolParking lot D4 near UHCL Entrance 3
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/field-trip-tour-of-galveston-bay-foundations-ecocenter-turtle-bayou-property/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131944
CREATED:20241206T172928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T055836Z
UID:10004346-1743238800-1743246000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Warren Ranch Saline Barrens
DESCRIPTION:OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\n\n\n\nMeeting Location: Meet approximately 0.5 miles south of Matt Cook Memorial Wildlife Viewing Platform on Warren Ranch Road in northwestern Harris County. The gate for this location is north of the intersection of Warren Ranch Road and Jack Road. GPS coordinates are: 29.96934\, -95.84305 \n\n\n\nThings To Bring: Closed toe shoes and bug spray are recommended. Please bring adequate hydration and other items you may require to be comfortable. It is anticipated that we will be in full sun the entire time\, so dress appropriately. \n\n\n\nField Trip Overview: This field trip will be focused on seeing rare species endemic to saline barrens that occur on the Texas coastal prairie. Jason Singhurst (Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologist) described these habitats as the pyramid dropseed (Sporobolus pyramidatus)\, bristle-seed sand-spurrey (Spergularia echinosperma)\, narrowleaf marsh elder (Iva angustifolia)\, and Texas prairie dawn (Hymenoxys texana) herbaceous vegetation community of the Houston Saline Prairie. There are several other unique species that we may find including Texas windmill grass (Chloris texensis) and Texas Willkommia (Willkommia texana). The below talk by the field trip leader on YouTube and paper by Singhurst are suggested reference material to review prior to field trip to help participants understand these unique systems. \n\n\n\nAdditional Flora Information: https://www.phytoneuron.net/2014Phytoneuron/19PhytoN-Hymenoxystexana.pdf \n\n\n\nField Trip Leader’s Talk About Saline Barrens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgbwKeKJwoI&t=1223s \n\n\n\nAdditional Site Information: https://www.coastalprairieconservancy.org/ \n\n\n\n\nRegistration required – click here\n\n\n\n\nWaiver to Fill Out: https://www.coastalprairieconservancy.org/waiver-of-liability-release-and-indemnity-and-media-release-form \n\n\n\nAdditional Coordination Details: Please contact Bob Romero for any further coordination details atbobromero@gmail.com or by phone at 713.248.6030.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/field-trip-warren-ranch-saline-barrens/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131944
CREATED:20250120T134255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T124401Z
UID:10004609-1743238800-1743249600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:NATIVE PLANT SALE IS HERE!
DESCRIPTION:Stay tuned for Post Oak Native Plant Society Annual Plant Sale! More details to come! \n\n\n\nPost Oak Chapter Plant Sale March 29\, 9am -noon. Come join us!
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/coming-this-spring-native-plant-sale/
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131944
CREATED:20250127T181622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T221707Z
UID:10004646-1743242400-1743253200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:NPSOT Information Table at Good Earth Festival at Northern Hills UMC
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer to assist at the NPSOT information tabling at the Good Earth Festival at Northern Hills UMC.  One shift\, 10 am to 1 pm.  Two volunteers needed to work with lead.  AAMN approved.   \n\n\n\nTo register\, click here. 
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/npsot-information-table-at-good-earth-festival-at-northern-hills-umc/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131944
CREATED:20241217T141000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T011929Z
UID:10003754-1743498000-1743505200@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-4/2025-04-01/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131944
CREATED:20241214T014656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T002751Z
UID:10004374-1743530400-1743537600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Boerne NPSOT Chapter Meeting\, Hunke Hall\, 33 Herff Farm Road\, 6:00-8:00
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Conservation Laws and Ethics \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Michael Mitchell\, TPWD Game Warden\, Retired \n\n\n\nJoin us for our monthly chapter meetings. You do not need to be a member to attend. We meet the first Tuesday of each month. \n\n\n\nOur meetings start with a social time at 6:00pm. Announcements will begin at 6:45pm\, followed by the presentation. For the social time\, please bring any snacks/appetizers/desserts that you would like to share. \n\n\n\nMeeting Location: Hunke Hall\, 33 Herff Farm Road\, Boerne
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/april-1-chapter-meeting-hunke-hall-33-herff-farm-road-600-800/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131944
CREATED:20241212T000143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T150214Z
UID:10004355-1743532200-1743539400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Collin County April Meeting - Design for Success with Native Seeds
DESCRIPTION:Our April 1 chapter program will be a hybrid meeting\, with attendance available at the Heard Museum in McKinney or via Zoom. The feature presentation will be by George Cates of Native American Seed on “Design for Success with Native Seed”. George will take us through the complete cycle for a native planting project: from initial planning\, site preparation\, implementation\, to maintenance and management. Learn and work with the cycles of nature to ensure beautiful diversity and an ecological legacy with every project. Plant native\, life depends on it. \n\n\n\nOur program starts at 6:30 for the testing of connections\, at 7:00\, our president\, Rodney Thomas\, will provide a short chapter update\, and then followed by our presentation. The Zoom link and codes (if necessary) are below: \n\n\n\n\nhttps://tinyurl.com/yn85nbzd\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 885 5459 6572 \n\n\n\nPasscode: 571904\n\n\n\n\nFor in-person attendees\, the meeting is in Laughlin Hall at the Heard Museum. Enter through the door on the south side of the building. \n\n\n\nGeorge is a Restoration Specialist at Native American Seed. He started as an intern after graduating from Austin College in Sherman\, TX with a degree in Environmental Studies. He is among the many driving forces behind production systems on the farm\, offsite harvests\, and land restoration projects. His ability to read the land\, identify what it needs and create a comprehensive plan for its restoration is a huge part of Native American Seed’s success. \n\n\n\nHe has helped lead riparian restoration projects for San Antonio River Authority and U.S. Army Core of Engineers where NAS did extensive training with staff and created an Operations and Maintenance guide for the long-term care of the project. Other clients include IBM\, HEB Foundation\, Audubon Society\, Texas Parks and Wildlife and Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Preserve.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/collin-county-april-meeting-design-for-success-with-native-seeds/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131944
CREATED:20240418T194626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T194856Z
UID:10003040-1743534000-1743537600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:NPSOT-Houston Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nWe use Slack to organize and communicate. Please email us at nphouston1@gmail.com for the slack link.  \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 845 237 64852Passcode: monarch \n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Houston Chapter Page
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/may-npsot-houston-board-meeting/2025-04-01/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="reba wiles":MAILTO:rwiles104@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131944
CREATED:20250108T225701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T181743Z
UID:10004580-1743602400-1743607800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Lakes & Pines Chapter Meeting - "Native Habitat Management for Declining Birds" by Madison Washburn\, American Bird Conservancy
DESCRIPTION:Bird Conservation & Ways You Can Help
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/madison-washburn-american-bird-conservancy/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131944
CREATED:20250129T024318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250202T222825Z
UID:10004657-1743670800-1743679800@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/2025-04-03/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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