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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-2/2025-12-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251231T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251231T170000
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SUMMARY:Trinity Forks Chapter dormant for November and December
DESCRIPTION:The Trinity Forks Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas has completed the last of our public programs for this year. We are now dormant for November and December. \n\n\n\nOur next meeting is Thursday\, January 22\, 2026. Watch our website for more details! \n\n\n\nOf course\, the work goes on with speaking engagements and booth opportunities\, but we don’t meet or publish our newsletter. We still respond to requests for information and schedule events in the future. \n\n\n\nSee you next year!
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/125067/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260101T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260101T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074558
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SUMMARY:Workdays at the Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country Demonstration Garden
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. The garden is located at 4831 FM 2673\, Canyon Lake\, TX.  Contact Mickey Riviere\, mr0752@gvtc.com\, for details. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nHands-On Learning: Gain practical experience in planting\, pruning\, and maintaining a variety of native plants.\n\n\n\nExpert Guidance: Our knowledgeable gardeners 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\, sunscreen\, and water\n\n\n\nYour boundless enthusiasm and love for gardening!\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/workdays-at-the-heritage-museum-of-the-texas-hill-country-demonstration-garden-5/2026-01-01/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260105T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074558
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SUMMARY:Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Board of Directors meet the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m.\, 2319 Brook Hollow Drive\, Wichita Falls\, TX. 76308.  All active members are encouraged to attend.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting/2026-01-05/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074558
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SUMMARY:Collin County Chapter - No January Meeting
DESCRIPTION:No January Chapter Meeting – Happy New Year. Our next meeting will be on February 3\, 2026.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/collin-county-chapter-no-january-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T110000
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SUMMARY:Clear Lake Chapter: 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-6/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074558
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SUMMARY:Boerne NPSOT Chapter Meeting\, Hunke Hall\, 33 Herff Farm Road\, 6:00-8:00 
DESCRIPTION:Join 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\nSpeaker: Rachel Sarrls \n\n\n\nTopic: Common Tree Issues for the Texas Hill Country \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRachel Sarlls is the regional urban ecologist with the Texas A&M Forest Service for the San Antonio region. She graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor’s degree in plant and soil sciences. She is an ISA Certified arborist with specialized qualifications in tree risk assessment and Oak Wilt management. \n\n\n\nRachel has worked as an arborist in the Houston region\, managing work from tree removals and pruning to fertilization and planting. Rachel has a passion for empowering communities through education and outreach to help people understand the vital role trees play in urban environment and how to effectively care for them. \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/boerne-npsot-chapter-meeting-hunke-hall-33-herff-farm-road-600-800-8/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074558
CREATED:20251030T073014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T185057Z
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SUMMARY:January 7 Lakes & Pines Chapter Meeting - "Trees and Shrubs" by Tim Wardell
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lakes-pines-chapter-meeting-trees-and-shrubs-by-tim-wardell/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074558
CREATED:20251225T021843Z
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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. \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. \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-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074558
CREATED:20250819T181509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T204158Z
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SUMMARY:No Chapter Meeting\, North Central
DESCRIPTION:We do not hold our monthly chapter meetings in January.  We will see you next month!
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/no-chapter-meeting-6/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074558
CREATED:20251218T170403Z
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SUMMARY:Protecting Dark Skies for Plants and All Living Things – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, January 8
DESCRIPTION:Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, January 8\, 2026\, when our featured topic will be Protecting Dark Skies for Plants and All Living Things with Cindy Luongo Cassidy. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting. \n\n\n\nAbout our topic: Cindy’s talk will explore the natural world and the processes that depend on the absence of artificial light. It will include a number of species but will emphasize issues that plants have with artificial lighting. Issues of navigation\, reproduction\, circadian rhythms\, photoperiodism\, competition\, predation\, and general habitat protection will be covered. Cindy will also touch on some issues that humans have with artificial light at night. The talk wraps up with a review of what each of us can do to protect living things during the nighttime. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Cindy Luongo Cassidy is the leader of DarkSky Texas\, formerly known as The Texas Chapter of the International Dark-Sky Association\, a founding member of several night sky groups\, and a Hays County Master Naturalist. She has twenty-five plus years of experience as a lighting consultant and dark sky advocate\, was the key player in positioning the City of Dripping Springs to receive the prestigious International Dark Sky Community designation (the first in Texas)\, and has assisted numerous other International Dark Sky Place applications in Texas. In 2019\, Cindy was awarded the Crawford-Hunter Lifetime Achievement Award\, the highest honor that DarkSky International bestows on individuals who\, during their lifetime\, have contributed an extraordinary effort to light pollution abatement. Cindy lives in Driftwood\, TX and was the creator and Executive Director of the hugely successful Texas Night Sky Festival®. \n\n\n\n==> This month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd floor\, 402 West 8th St\, Georgetown\, TX 78626. Come early (6:30 PM) for expert advice\, to check out the seed swap board\, or just to visit. \n\n\n\n==> To attend via Zoom\, register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/qpHlGSlPQ0qrEpf2lq1VkA#/registration \n\n\n\nCan’t attend? The guest presentation will be recorded for YouTube. \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/protecting-dark-skies-for-plants-and-all-living-things-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-january-8/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074558
CREATED:20251223T220424Z
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SUMMARY:Boerne: Second Saturday Workday at Cibolo Nature Center Demonstration Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Generally every second Saturday of the month from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm is our monthly workday in the demonstration gardens at the Cibolo Nature Center. Typical activities include planting\, weeding\, nurturing\, mulching\, caging\, etc. \n\n\n\nBring your favorite garden tools\, gloves\, sun and insect protection\, and water to drink. \n\n\n\nLearn planting techniques from an experienced native gardeners. Learn to identify native plants\, the environmental niches they normally occupy\, their use by wildlife\, and their placement in landscapes to provide a pleasing vista. Help maintain our two demonstration gardens so we can continue to educate and promote native plants to our Hill Country friends! \n\n\n\nAlso\, note that this “Second Saturday Workday” is approved as a Master Naturalist Volunteer Activity. \n\n\n\nWe maintain two demonstration gardens at the Cibolo Nature Center.   \n\n\n\nThe first demonstration garden is located by the main parking lot area\, and includes the central island and raised beds bordering the parking area. This garden is also where we teach students how to identify plants in the Native Landscape Certification Program classes. \n\n\n\nThe second demonstration garden at the Cibolo Nature Center is referred to as Bill’s Garden\, in honor of Chapter founder and garden designer\, Bill Ward.  It is located in the shaded area between the Auditorium and Administrative buildings at the Cibolo Nature Center. \n\n\n\nJoin the fun loving group that helps the CNC and NPSOT demonstrate the use of native plants in gardens! \n\n\n\nFor more information contact Veronica Hawk at veronica.hawk@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/second-saturday-workday-at-cibolo-nature-center-demonstration-gardens-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T181500
DTSTAMP:20260404T074558
CREATED:20260106T023209Z
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SUMMARY:Encouraging Native Plantings in HOA Landscapes – Hybrid Clear Lake Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:6:15 Doors Open – UHCL Bayou Building\, Forest Room (B1430)6:40 Zoom Opens6:45 Business Meeting6:55 Garden Notes7:00 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\nWe often hear\, “My HOA won’t let me plant native plants.” The fact is\, Texas state law prohibits HOAs from disallowing water-wise landscaping\, but does allow them to require the landscaping fit into the general aesthetic of the neighborhood. How can we encourage the use of more native plants in our community and still make HOAs happy? \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\nDiane Wetherbee is a Texas Master Naturalist\, as well as a member of the Native Prairies Association of Texas and the Native Plant Society of Texas. She is a board member of the Upper Trinity Conservation Trust and also serves as vice chairman of the board of The Flower Mound Foundation\, which cares for the 12.5-acre prairie remnant that gives the town its name. Diane is a Certified Citizen Forester and is a board member of the Cross Timbers Urban Forestry Council. After a career in corporate communications and product marketing\, she turned to her first love – the natural world. She was an interpretive naturalist and environmental educator at LLELA for 12 years and has completed coursework toward a Ph.D. in forestry at Stephen F. Austin State University. In her spare time\, she serves as a member of Lantana’s Denton County Fresh Water Supply District 7 Board of Directors and is the chairman of the Lantana HOA Architectural Review Committee. \n\n\n\nIn-person – Parking Pass Required\n\n\n\nClear Lake Chapter Members: If you have a pass\, don’t forget it – you will not get another one if you picked one up previously. If you need your new pass\, arrive early enough to pick one up in the meeting room and place it in your car. \n\n\n\nVisitors: Non-members may purchase a temporary parking permit at the kiosk in front of the Recreation Center or via T2 Mobile Pay. \n\n\n\nDO NOT park in faculty/staff parking (enforced 24/7). \n\n\n\nMap and Directions – The meeting will be held in the Forest Room (B1430) of the Bayou Building\, University of Houston-Clear Lake. Student lot D2 is closest to the Bayou Building. \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/encouraging-native-plantings-in-hoa-landscapes-hybrid-clear-lake-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074558
CREATED:20240108T175104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T175105Z
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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/2026-01-12/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074558
CREATED:20241011T195558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T161459Z
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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/2026-01-13/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074558
CREATED:20251221T173820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T220553Z
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SUMMARY:Kerrville Chapter Meeting - The Benefits of Installing a Rain Garden
DESCRIPTION:Shannon Brown will be talking about the benefits of installing a rain garden.  Held at Riverside Nature Center\, 150 Francisco Lemos Street\, Kerrville\, TX.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-meeting-the-benefits-of-installing-a-rain-garden/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074558
CREATED:20230905T041714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T042216Z
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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-4/2026-01-13/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074558
CREATED:20250215T202915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T203238Z
UID:10004741-1768384800-1768390200@www.npsot.org
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/2026-01-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074558
CREATED:20250622T183121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T183122Z
UID:10005305-1768467600-1768476600@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. \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. \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-4/2026-01-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074558
CREATED:20251211T192529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T232041Z
UID:10005981-1768478400-1768482000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Chapter Leader Forum: Treasurers Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:This event will be a discussion of treasurer resources\, Chase Bank profiles updates and new security measures\, clarification of sales tax and unrelated business income tax (UBIT) as well as an opportunity to get treasurer questions answered. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: Mary Sirgo\, Executive Director\, Native Plant Society of Texas \n\n\n\nRegistration Link: https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/5OWDb6m-TRq01LUowXskCg \n\n\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-leader-forum-2/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Leader Forum,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074558
CREATED:20251203T225555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T192922Z
UID:10005955-1768503600-1768507200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Pines & Prairies Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Details will be emailed to members \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/pines-and-prairies-chapter-meeting-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074558
CREATED:20260112T152447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T152511Z
UID:10005928-1768503600-1768507200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Below the Roots: Why Native Plants Depend on Soil Function to Truly Thrive - January 15
DESCRIPTION:Native plants are often seen as the solution to degraded landscapes\, yet many native plantings can struggle to fully establish or perform over time. This talk explores what native plants require belowground in order to truly thrive\, and why soil function often determines success long before species selection does. By examining soil as a dynamic system that governs water\, biology\, and resilience\, this discussion reframes native plants not as a shortcut to restoration\, but as indicators of underlying land health. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker \n\n\n\nErik Fritz is an edaphodynamic engineer and founder of Tierra Buena Regenerative\, a firm focused on diagnosing and correcting soil and land systems as functional infrastructure. His work centers on soil as a dynamic system governing water movement\, nutrient cycling\, biological activity\, and long-term landscape performance. Rather than treating surface symptoms\, he designs soil-level interventions that restore function\, stability\, and resilience across agricultural\, urban\, and restoration landscapes. \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/below-the-roots-why-native-plants-depend-on-soil-function-to-truly-thrive-january-15/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074558
CREATED:20251203T184337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T184338Z
UID:10005952-1768654800-1768662000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Native Seed Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Claire Sorenson\n\n\n\nLearn techniques to success with seed propagation: Cold stratification\, scarification\, how to plant\, and how to grow native seeds.  \n\n\n\nLocation:  \n\n\n\nNorth Haven Gardens 7700 North Haven Road Dallas\, Texas 75230
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/native-seed-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074558
CREATED:20240119T165046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T165226Z
UID:10002634-1768845600-1768852800@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/2026-01-19/
LOCATION:Tyrell Park\, 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, Texas\, 77705
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074558
CREATED:20251107T191943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T210137Z
UID:10005462-1768932000-1768935600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A Balancing Act: Managing Aquatic Plant Communities as Habitat in the San Marcos River \n\n\n\nJanuary’s speaker will be Emily Lorkovic\, Wildlife & Fisheries Biologist\, Ecological Research Group\, The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment. \n\n\n\nEmily Lorkovic is a Wildlife and Fisheries Biologist at the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment. Her work focuses on aquatic habitat restoration\, endangered species management\, and long-term stewardship of the San Marcos River. Her background lies in stream restoration\, aquatic invasive species\, and freshwater mussels. \n\n\n\nPresentation summaryRather than focusing on individual plant species\, this talk will look at aquatic plant restoration in the San Marcos River through a habitat and decision-making lens. I will discuss how we plan and manage plant communities in a system with multiple endangered species that have distinct and sometimes competing habitat needs\, and how funding\, regulatory requirements\, and long-term maintenance shape those decisions. The goal is to share how we think through tradeoffs\, uncertainty\, and balance when managing native plant communities in a highly diverse but constrained river system. \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Tye Preston Memorial Library\, 16311 S. Access Road\, Canyon Lake\, Texas 78133.  All presentations are available via Zoom and are recorded for our Youtube channel.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lindheimer-chapter-monthly-meeting-10/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074558
CREATED:20251211T182736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T170721Z
UID:10005969-1768932000-1768937400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) Executive Committee meetings occur monthly. \n\n\n\nAll members are welcome. Please formally submit your interest to attend as a guest or to be added to the agenda one week prior to executive-director@npsot.org. Guest will need to submit prior notice to each meeting they wish to attend\, to receive the relevant meeting info. Please be prepared to follow the Visitor’s Executive Meeting Protocol.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-11/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074558
CREATED:20251223T221431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T221432Z
UID:10005532-1768982400-1769014800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Elm Creek: Monthly Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly chapter meeting! We meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month.  \n\n\n\nMore details are coming soon.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-8/2026-01-21/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074558
CREATED:20260105T202113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T040219Z
UID:10006180-1769018400-1769023800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:“Intergenerational Care for Land and Community: A Conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer and Esther Bonney“ webinar on January 21st 6pm.
DESCRIPTION:“Intergenerational Care for Land and Community: A Conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer and Esther Bonney“. We have registered for this event. All you have to do is come join us\, have some snacks and hear what these ladies have to say. January 21st 6pm Gary Halter Nature Center at Lick Creek Park. \n\n\n\nGroup Viewing of Webinar https://wildones.org/conversation-with-robin-wall-kimmerer-esther-bonney/#register
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/intergenerational-care-for-land-and-community-a-conversation-with-robin-wall-kimmerer-and-esther-bonney/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074558
CREATED:20250215T203641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T210403Z
UID:10004980-1769076000-1769081400@www.npsot.org
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-2/2026-01-22/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074558
CREATED:20251223T220708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T220710Z
UID:10005776-1769104800-1769108400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Wichita River Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly members meeting with a variety of topics. Meetings are held the fourth Thursday of the month at  6 p.m. @The Forum Club Room (East Entrance) at 2120 Speedway Avenue\, Wichita Falls\, TX. 76308.  
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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