Native Plant Society of Texas

Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting
2026-02-17 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Victoria Raven with the Esperanza Winery will be speaking on native grapes.

Location: 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.

Executive Committee Meeting
2026-02-17 18:00 - 19:30
Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) Executive Committee meetings occur monthly.

All 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.

Monthly Chapter Meeting
2026-02-18 08:00 - 17:00
Join us for our monthly chapter meeting! We meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month.

More details are coming soon.

Elm Creek: Monthly Chapter Meeting
2026-02-18 08:00 - 17:00

Garden Maintenance Workday at Native Plant Demonstration Garden at Rainbow Gardens
2026-02-18 11:00 - 13:00
Join volunteers from the San Antonio Chapter for a winter cleanup of the Native Plant Demonstration Garden at Rainbow Gardens. Our maintenance of this garden keeps it healthy and happy, and encourages shoppers to choose natives over non-natives!

Bring your gloves and pruning shears. No experience necessary! It’s a great opportunity for those new to pruning to learn from other volunteers!

As always, thank you for volunteering. We can’t do these events without you!

Boerne City Campus Natural Area (BCCNA) Workday
2026-02-19 09:00 - 11:30
Join us for BCCNA workdays!

The 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.

BCCNA Workdays take place on the first and third Thursdays of each month.

Our 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!

Each volunteer will be required to fill out the City of Boerne’s liability waiver the first time he or she volunteers.

Contact Jeff Schwarz at jeffschwarz27@gmail.com for more info.

Chapter Leader Forum: Membership Tips
2026-02-19 12:00 - 13:00
February’s Chapter Leader Forum will discuss manydifferent facets of Membership –

Neon tutorial on pulling membership reports

How to welcome new members and leaders

Membership Contest (running 1/1 – 3/31)

Strategies for increasing and retaining membership

Open discussion of Chapter Leaders’ current strategies

Presenters:Craig Coulter – NPSOT State Membership CoordinatorHaeley Giambalvo – NPSOT State VP CommunicationsMeade LeBlanc – NPSOT State VP Chapter Liaison

When: Thursday, February 19, 2026 (Third Thursday) 12 – 1 pm

Zoom Registration Link:https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/mD8oaov1Sb6P0RJcE5Ce2w

Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Ancient Dune Swales: An Ode to the Coastal HeritagePreserve - February 19
2026-02-19 19:00 - 20:00
Often overlooked, the native plants of our Gulf Coast play a major role in habitat restoration while quite literally holding all of us along the coast together. This presentation will dive into the science behind a diverse set of plants native to the Gulf Coast and zoom in specifically on those that inhabit Galveston Island’s ancient dune swale complex.

About the Speaker

Lyndsey Ware is an eighth generation Texan with deep roots sunk into the Gulf Coast mud from South Texas to New Orleans, Ware has been talking to and falling in love with plants all her life. While on a brief hiatus away from her native habitat, she went back to school and earned a Plant and Soil Science (w/conservation and agricultural horticultural focus) degree from the University of Massachusetts. She has worked the land from an early age, managed greenhouses, farms, and labs, conducted research as a member of the UMass Extension team, and often acted as a liaison between growers and academia, agriculturists and conservationists. While away, her longing for the Texas and Louisiana ecologies she calls home grew. Upon return to the Lone Star State, Ware managed Green Star Wetland Plant Farm where she learned more about her beloved hydrophytes that helped her dad navigate duck marshes that he dragged her to as a girl. She then became the Conservation Horticulturist at Houston Botanic Garden before landing her ‘dream job’ stewarding 1,039 acres of wetlands and prairies, working with a plethora of unique plants at Artist Boat’s Coastal Heritage Preserve.

Our 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.

The presentation will start at 7:00 pm, but come at 6:45 pm for a meet and greet with snacks.

Houston Arboretum and Nature Center

610 Entrance (preferred)120 W Loop N FwyHouston, TX 77024

Woodway Entrance4501 Woodway DriveHouston, TX 77024

Meetings will also be live-streamed and recorded for later viewing.

Return to Houston Chapter Page

Pines & Prairies Chapter Meeting - Virtual Only
2026-02-19 19:00 - 20:00
ZOOM Only

Lake Mineral Wells State Park Pollinator Garden Work Day, Volunteer Opportunity, Cross Timbers Chapter, Mineral Wells, Saturday, 2/21/2026 at 10 a.m.
2026-02-21 10:00 - 12:00
🌿 Calling All Native Plant Enthusiasts! 🌿 Be a Pollinator Protector! 🐝🌸

Join us for a morning of volunteer magic at Lake Mineral Wells State Park. 🌼✨

You 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.

Here are some suggestions on clothing and what to bring:

Work Clothing: Wear comfortable work clothing appropriate for the weather. Layers are great for adjusting to changing conditions.

Gloves: If you have gardening gloves, bring them along. They’ll protect your hands while working with plants and soil.

Gardening 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.

Water: Stay hydrated! Bring a water bottle to keep yourself refreshed during the work.

Hat: 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.

Additional Details:

If the temperature is below 40°F or if it’s raining, the workday will be canceled.

For 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

Location:

Lake Mineral Wells State Park, 100 Park Road 71, Mineral Wells, Texas.

Before entering the park gates, take a left into the administration building parking lot.

Meeting Point:

Meet at the garden located near the administration building entrance (before paying at the gate).

Let’s come together and contribute to the beauty and health of our local environment! 🌿🌸

Volunteer hours count towards Texas Master Naturalist and Texas Master Gardeners.

All Seasons Field Trip: Winter, Benbrook, North Central Chapter
2026-02-22 16:00 - 18:00
Come explore the Benbrook Environmentally Sensitive Area with us. This 700-acre site has been designated as an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) by the Army Corps of Engineers. Part of the greater Fort Worth Prairie ecoregion, it offers views of the unspoiled grand prairie with riparian features.

There are a multitude of native prairie grasses and forbs. Seeing it in winter, spring, summer, and fall provides a better understanding of the ecosystem and an appreciation for nature’s beauty. It’s great for birders year-round and for those interested in looking for monarch caterpillars (in April & May).

We will walk about two miles, and you will need sturdy shoes and tick prevention/precautions. There will also be some rocky-ish ups and downs. Kim Conrow, a member of NPSOT and a Texas Master Naturalist, will lead the hike. Kim has been coming to the ESA for several years and is eager to share her knowledge of this area with us.

You do not need to be a NPSOT member to attend this event. Attendees will need to sign a liability and photo waiver. This is a FREE event!

Registration is limited to 20 people. You can sign up for one date, or all of them! Participants who complete all 4 will receive a certificate.

Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FA8A72AA3FAC52-milkweed

WINTER: Sunday, February 22, 4:00pm (2-hour event)SPRING: Sunday, May 10, 4:00pm (2-hour event)SUMMER: Saturday, July 18, 7:30am (2-hour event)FALL: TBA

LOCATION:Meeting point will be emailed to registrants.Benbrook Lake AreaBenbrook, TX

National Invasive Species Awareness Week
2026-02-23 00:00 - 2026-02-27 23:59
More information to come

National Invasive Species Awareness Week
2026-02-23 00:00 - 2026-02-27 23:59
https://www.npsot.org/resources/invasive-plant-database/

Chapter Meeting - In the Path of Development: Planting Seeds for the Future
2026-02-23 17:45 - 20:00
Ashley Landry – “In the Path of Development: Planting Seeds for the Future”

Bio: Ashley Landry is the founder of the Native Plant Rescue Project (NPRP), which is a Central Texas-based nonprofit that coordinates plant rescues prior to construction. She was the 2024 Nancy Benedict Memorial Award winner and has been featured in Wildflower magazine, NPAT’s Prairie People, The Austin Chronicle,Vibrante magazine and on Central Texas Gardener. Ashley is an avid iNaturalist user and enjoys spending her free time botanizing.

The meeting is at the Headwaters of the Comal 333 E. Klingmann St.

Prairie Rose Chapter Meeting
2026-02-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Somervell County Citizens Center, 209 SW Barnard Street, Glen Rose, Texas, United States
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.

Bastrop County Chapter Meeting
2026-02-23 18:00 - 20:00
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.

2026-02-23 19:00 - 20:00
Dear NLCP Committee Members,

This 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:

https://npsot-org.zoom.us/j/87628189964?pwd=[REDACTED]

We’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.

See you Monday!

—

Jay Gowen, NLCP Chair, Pines and Prairies Chapter, 832-513-5785 (cell)

February Meeting - Wildflowers in Nature and Our Gardens, Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting (Weatherford) - Tuesday 2/24/2026
2026-02-24 18:00 - 20:00
DATE: Tuesday, February 24th, 2026

TIME: 6 pm

LOCATION: 213 Raymond George Way, Weatherford, TX 76086, United States

SPEAKER: Kim Conrow

Wildflowers in Nature and our Gardens: Utilizing native plants in landscaping benefits wildlife

About Kim:

Kim joined the Society in 1997 to learn how to garden with drought tolerant plants when moving into a new home in Crowley. Becoming active in the North Central Chapter in 2014, she became chapter president in 2017 and has served on the statewide State Board of Directors as President-Elect, President, Immediate Past President and Vice President of Administration. She is a Texas Master Naturalist (2014), a member of the Native Prairie Association of Texas, Sierra Club and other conservation organizations.

She helped establish several Monarch Waystations in Tarrant County and has presented with other NPSOT speakers in the National Wildlife Federation’s Monarch Steward Program. She loves to talk about native plants and how the Society is making a difference. Kim holds a BS in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Education from the University of North Texas, and an MS in Science Education from Texas Woman’s University. She taught high school classes including biology and environmental science.

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Meeting Details:

6:00pm Chapter Business Meeting

6:30pm Monthly Feature Presentation

This educational event is open to the public.

Location: Mount Pleasant Historical School, 213 Raymond George Way, Weatherford, Texas.

6:00 p.m. Chapter Business Meeting and Update on Native Plant Sale

6:30 p.m. Bat Presentation

Austin Chapter Meeting - Rescuing Pollinator Plants
2026-02-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Lakewood Clubhouse, 7317 Lakewood Dr., Austin, Texas, 78750, United States
For the Bees and Beyond: Rescuing Pollinator Plants and Endemics in Central Texas

Ethical native plant rescue offers a chance to diversify pollinator habitat with rehomed endemics and species of conservation need. Join us for stories about native plants, the pollinators they support, and the property owners granting the privilege of collecting native seed and plants before clearing for construction.

Ali is a Texas Master Naturalist, TreeFolks Urban Forest Steward, and founder of Central Texas Plant Rescuers. She leads native tree ID and plant walks in Travis and Hays counties and does Blanco river restoration work.

Join us for our monthly Chapter Meeting, 4th Tuesday of each month at 7PM (with social time at 6:30PM). We will have a table with seeds to swap. Bring some seeds to share. You are also welcome to bring food or drink to share.

Location: Lakewood Clubhouse at 7317 Lakewood Dr, Austin, TX 78750. You can also register for the Zoom option. If you want to attend online, you must register here: https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/ng6bGywGTDapSkFqXrvGWg

San Antonio Chapter Meeting February 2026
2026-02-24 19:00 - 20:00
Arrive at 6:30pm to share or find native plants at the Plants x Donation table.

This will be a “hybrid” meeting, attend in-person or online.

In person: The Gathering Center at the Urban Ecology Center at Phil Hardberger Park, 8400 NW Military Hwy

Online: Please register in advance to attend via Zoom.

Presentation by Ben EldridgeExecutive Director, Heart of Texas ConservancyPreserving Natural Infrastructure in the Texas Hill Country

Ben started his career as the manager of a 5,000 acre ranch and has also been instrumental in shaping development rules, transportation plans and water management policies in Boerne and Kendall County. In addition to facilitating the conservation of land, Ben also serves on the board of directors at the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District, influences regional groundwater management and participates in state water data initiatives.

Ben Eldredge is the Executive Director of the Heart of Texas Conservancy, a land trust and civically engaged conservation organization based in Boerne, Texas. Ben will discuss the importance of conserving natural infrastructure in the Hill Country with a focus on policy and conservation easements for preserving the region’s waterways, water supply and mitigating risks to humans in “Flash Flood Alley.”

If 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.

Note: The Zoom recording will be available within days after the meeting on our YouTube channel.

Lessons Learned Running a Native Plant Nursery, Fredericksburg chapter - Feb 24
2026-02-24 19:00 - 20:00
“There are a whole host of positive aspects about a native plant business. I want to share the amazing and unexpected things I have leaned.” Dr David Winningham said.

Dr. David Winningham, our February speaker for the Fredericksburgs chapter of NPSOT, may have a PhD in physics but his love is the “hobby that got out of hand” – the nursery known as the Natives of Texas in the hill country between Kerrville and Medina.

Nurseries didn’t offer native plants in the early 1990s when the Winninghams began searching for those plants that thrive and support the ecology of the Texas Hill Country. As they explored western Texas from San Antonio as far as Big Bend, they began collecting seeds and cuttings, focusing on some for the madrone trees that have made the nursery famous.

Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture Demonstration Garden Workday
2026-02-26 10:00 - 11:30
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.

What to Expect:

Hands-On Learning: Gain practical experience in planting, pruning, and maintaining a variety of plants.

Expert Guidance: Our knowledgeable garden coordinators will be on hand to share tips and answer your gardening questions.

Community Spirit: Meet fellow garden lovers, share stories, and enjoy the camaraderie of working together.

What to Bring:

Comfortable clothing and gardening gloves

A hat, water, pest repellent, and sunscreen

Your enthusiasm and love for gardening!

Common gardening tools, such as pruners, weeders, and the like. Whatever you use in your garden, as tools will not be provided.

Whether 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.

Wichita River Chapter Meeting
2026-02-26 18:00 - 19:00
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.

UNT Ecological Action Studio, Prescribed Burning and Plant Rescues and Short Business Meeting
2026-02-26 18:30 - 20:30
Find out what’s going on with the UNT Ecological Action Studio and the important work that they are doing to save the native plant species in North Texas.

Presenter: Dr. Jamie Baxter-Slye

6:30 pm – Social time7:00 pm – Zoom opens and meeting begins

Open to the public.

We hope you can join our meeting in person at ServeDenton, 308 N Loop 288, Denton.

If you can’t join us in person, we invite you to our Zoom meeting.

ZOOM PARTICIPANTS ONLY: Please Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wm475rUZRam2kATnwYJuKw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting

Galveston Chapter Meeting - Planning the Native Spring Garden
2026-02-26 19:00 - 20:00
Planning the Native Spring Garden! Sharing communal knowledge and drafting our dream landscapes together. Bring your garden journal, ruler, and other favorite drafting supplies to this one. 😊

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 502 Church St, Galveston, TX 77550

Last day to apply for Galveston 2026 Planned Natural Landscape Exemption (Wildflower Permits)
2026-02-28 00:00 - 23:59
February 28 is the last day to apply for Galveston City 2026 “Planned Natural Landscape Exemption” (previously called Wildflower Permits).

Application

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Chandor Nature Trail "Spruce Up", Volunteer Opportunity, Cross Timbers Chapter, Weatherford, Saturday, 02/28/2026 at 9 a.m.
2026-02-28 09:00 - 11:00
Spruce Up Days

Please join us for the Chandor Nature Trail “Spruce Up” volunteer day from 9 a.m. to 11 a.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!

If you can’t do manual labor be an education liason – community service volunteers need guidance to introduce them to the nature trail’s needs and to help identify plants. You can play an important role helping educate and supervising the volunteers.

Volunteer hours count towards Texas Master Naturalist and Texas Master Gardeners.

About the Nature Trail

Chandor 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.

Tree Adoption
2026-02-28 10:00 - 13:00
Location: Gilbert Garza Park, 1450 Mira Vista, San Antonio, TX 78228

Help Grow Trees in Our NeighborhoodsFREE TREESBexar Branches Alliance, City of San Antonio Parks & Recreation, Native Plant Society of Texas San Antonio, State Representative Ray Lopez, in partnership with the neighborhoods of Thunderbird Hills, Culebra Creek, and Ingram Hills, to bring more trees to local families and grow a greener, healthier community.Volunteers Meet at 9am.

Spring Symposium
2026-02-28 10:00 - 15:00
The Native Plant Society of Texas Spring Symposium is a hybrid event live from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, in Austin, Texas.

See information at https://www.npsot.org/our-work/symposium/2026-spring-symposium/

Board of Directors Meeting
2026-03-02 18:00 - 19:00
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.
