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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Growing Texas Native Milkweed Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Christine Anastas\, Master Gardener and Master Naturalist \n\n\n\nNative milkweeds are the only host plants Monarch caterpillars can use\, the result of a long co-evolutionary relationship. This workshop introduces the importance of growing regionally native milkweed and helps demystify why these plants are often seen as difficult to grow. Participants will learn how to identify native species in our area and gain practical\, research-informed guidance on collecting and germinating milkweed seeds with confidence. This workshop will include both a slide presentation and a hands-on component. \n\n\n\nLimited seating. No charge. \n\n\n\nLocationClear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library16616 Diana LaneHouston\, TX 77062
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/growing-texas-native-milkweed-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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SUMMARY:Creating a Native Seed Library – Hybrid Clear Lake Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:6:15 Doors Open – UHCL Bayou Building\, Forest Room (B1430)6:40 Zoom Opens6:45 Business Meeting6:55 Plant of the Month7:00 Guest Speaker – via Zoom \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\nCraig Bruska will discuss how to create a native seed library within your community. From building local buzz and getting your library to partner on the project to establishing scientific and common name indexes and creating essential documents\, as well as the benefits and challenges of launching and sustaining a seed library. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\nCraig has had a lifelong love of nature from visiting scores of National Parks across the country on family vacations. During his 40-year career in construction\, engineering\, and facilities\, he worked for eight years for the Lake County (IL) Forest Preserve District\, overseeing the maintenance and construction of over 100 miles of multi-use countywide trails in the 35\,000-acre preserve system. He oversaw the restoration of over 1\,000 acres of wetlands by removing field tiles. His crews battled invasive species from European Buckthorn to Purple Loosestrife. \n\n\n\nSince moving to Texas in 2019 and settling in New Braunfels in 2020\, he has worked to learn the plants of the Blackland Prairie and Edwards Plateau. This includes attending various lectures and symposiums on native Texas plants. He has also completed the Native Plant Society of Texas Native Landscaping Certification Program and is a Texas Master Naturalist. Craig has helped create native seed libraries in Comal\, Hays\, and Guadalupe counties and is working on adding two more. He is also the NPSOT State Chair of the Native Seed Committee. \n\n\n\nIn-person – Parking Pass Required\n\n\n\nDO NOT park in employee parking (enforced 24/7). \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 a 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 visitor parking permit at the kiosk in front of the Recreation Center or via T2 Mobile Pay. \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/creating-a-native-seed-library-hybrid-clear-lake-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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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/2026-03-09/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150240
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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/2026-03-10/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T200000
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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-4/2026-03-10/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150240
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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\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/2026-03-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T203000
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SUMMARY:Kimberly Miller\, Grow Wild Greenery\, Native Plant Gardens and HOAs\, North Central Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Homeowners Associations (HOAs) play a large role in shaping the landscapes and ecological health of Texas communities. This presentation introduces best practices for selecting\, planting\, and maintaining Texas native plants within HOA-managed areas. Whether you are an HOA board member\, landscaper\, or a concerned resident\, this session will equip you with actionable steps to make your community more sustainable and beautiful through the use of Texas natives. \n\n\n\nKimberly Miller felt a need to do something that would help both the community and the environment. After walking away from a waste-heavy industry in apparel production\, she has built a business rooted in purpose and community impact. Grow Wild Greenery focuses on Texas native\, pollinators\, edible plants\, as well as resilient North Texas perennials and evergreens—because they’re good for wildlife\, lowering water use\, replenishing soil\, and gaining carbon capture for our environment \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6:30 Doors Open\, Socializing and Snacks7:00 Chapter Meeting and AnnouncementsThe presentation will follow our brief business meeting. \n\n\n\nLOCATIONFort Worth Botanic GardenRose Room3220 Botanic Garden Blvd\, Fort Worth\, Texas 76107 \n\n\n\nVIRTUAL ZOOM REGISTRATION This meeting is hybrid and will be held in person and on Zoom.  You can register in advance to receive the Zoom meeting link by clicking the GREEN BUTTON found at the top of the Calendar page on our website. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the online meeting.  \n\n\n\nFREEThis is a free event hosted by the North Central Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas.  Our meetings are open to members and non-members.  For more information about the North Central Chapter\, and the benefits of membership\, please visit our website
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/kimberly-miller-grow-wild-greenery-native-plant-gardens-and-hoas-north-central-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Hybrid chapter meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T203000
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SUMMARY:Partnerships for WaterWise Communities: City of Round Rock Landscape Project – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, March 12
DESCRIPTION:Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, March 12\, 2026\, when our featured topic will be Partnerships for WaterWise Communities: City of Round Rock Landscape Project with City of Round Rock Conservation Staff\, Jessica Woods and Emily Morales. 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\nPlease note: This month’s guest presentation will NOT be recorded for YouTube. \n\n\n\nAbout our topic: Our presentation will provide insight into why we (the City) need partnerships to achieve our goals\, as well as an update on our landscape transformation project at the Utilities and Transportation Office to which NSPOT has donated several plants. A lot of pictures will be included in the presentation! \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker:  Jessica Woods is the Senior Water Conservation Coordinator for the City of Round Rock. She is an active Good Water Master Naturalist and is starting to enjoy backyard birding. \n\n\n\nEmily Morales is a Water Conservation Specialist for the City of Round Rock. She is also an active Good Water Master Naturalist and especially interested in habitat restoration and plant rescues. \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/OqmyN9-bTNGQC6H2kh4qPA#/registration \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/partnerships-for-waterwise-communities-city-of-round-rock-landscape-project-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-march-12/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150240
CREATED:20251223T220303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T220304Z
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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-2/2026-03-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150240
CREATED:20260203T135150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T135152Z
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SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Pull and Garden Work Day – March 14th\, Saturday\, 9 AM-12 Noon
DESCRIPTION:Invasive Plant Pull\n\n\n\nMake a difference for water\, wildlife\, and wild places at Lick Creek Park from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday March 14th and April 11th 9 AM- 12 noon. Volunteer to remove invasive plants and work in the demonstration garden at Lick Creek Park.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/invasive-plant-pull-and-garden-work-day-march-14th-saturday-9-am-12-noon/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T120000
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SUMMARY:Lakes & Pines Demonstration Garden Work Day at Wood County Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to grab your garden tools and join us at the garden or just come out and say hello and take in the sublime natural beauty of springtime on the arboretum grounds. Feel free to bring a companion and share with others what our chapter is all about. We’ll meet on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 9:00 – 12:00.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lakes-pines-demonstration-garden-workday-at-wood-county-arboretum/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T130000
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SUMMARY:NPSOT Plant Sale at SAWS Spring Bloom 2026
DESCRIPTION:Once again NPSOT-SA will host a plant sale at SAWS Spring Bloom on Saturday\, March 14\, 2026. This is one of our major chapter fundraisers that funds our grant program and other chapter programs. We will need your help!  \n\n\n\nVolunteers are needed for the March 13 set up and the March 14 sale scheduled for 9 am to 1 pm.  \n\n\n\n\nMarch 13 volunteers will set up the sales booth and unload plants from the delivery truck. \n\n\n\nMarch 14 volunteers will serve as a cashier or plant associate.  Cashiers will check out customers using an app on transaction their personal cell phone\, so if you are a savvy smart phone user\, please volunteer for this position!  You will receive instructions and trouble shoot prior to the sale.  Plant associates will assist customers is selecting appropriate native plants for their site conditions.  Saturday volunteers will also assist with break down. \n\n\n\n\nSIGN UP HERE  
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/npsot-plant-sale-at-saws-spring-bloom-2026/
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150240
CREATED:20260305T034734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T034735Z
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SUMMARY:Palo Pinto Mountains Sate Park Native Plant Bed Workday\, Volunteer Opportunity\, Cross Timbers Chapter\, Strawn\, TX\, Saturday\, 03/14/2026 at 10 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:Spruce Up Days\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery 2nd Saturday we are planning to meet at the PPMSP Headquarters to spruce up the plant beds. \n\n\n\nBring buckets\, shovels\, hand trowels\, rakes\, gloves\, and sun protection. Please clean them (Master Gardeners wipe them down with bleach) before heading to the park to keep the spread of disease down. \n\n\n\nNext Date: Saturday\, March 14th \n\n\n\nTime: 10am – 12 pm \n\n\n\nAddress: 100 Park Road #77\, Strawn\, TX 76475 \n\n\n\nContact Cheyna Kaspar with questions: cnpsot.vp@gmail.comOr Laura Sharp lmckee20@icloud.com
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/palo-pinto-mountains-sate-park-native-plant-bed-workday-volunteer-opportunity-cross-timbers-chapter-strawn-tx-saturday-03-14-2026-at-10-a-m/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150240
CREATED:20260225T222347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T222533Z
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SUMMARY:Monarch & Friends Pollinator Festival
DESCRIPTION:Location: Guadalupe River State Park\, 3350 Park Rd 31\, Spring Branch\, TX 78070 \n\n\n\nFriends of Guadalupe River State Park and Honey Creek Natural Area present…Monarch & Friends Pollinator Festival on the trails outside the Discovery Center. Crafts\, nature exhibits\, activities and so much more. Fun for all ages!NPSOT San Antonio Volunteer Opportunity Tabling volunteers needed for the NSPOT-SA table at this family-friendly event.  Lead will be Debbie Simek.  Please review the available shifts\, click on the “sign up” button\, input your information\, then scroll down and hit “sign up now.” You should receive an automatic confirmation email shortly thereafter.  If you don’t receive a confirmation\, you may not have hit “sign up now” and should go back into the link to see if your name is listed.  If not\, try again. SIGN UP HERE
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/monarch-friends-pollinator-festival/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T123000
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SUMMARY:Mckinney Falls Plant ID Walk
DESCRIPTION:Hey Y’all!In the month of March\, we will be taking a field trip to Mckinney Falls for a plant ID walk with Elliott Bucknall. \n\n\n\nWe will plan to meet at 10:30 AM and the walk should take about 2 hours. Since this is a state park\, there will be a fee to get into the park ($6 for adults).  \n\n\n\nPlease make sure that you are dressed appropriately for the weather\, you bring a water bottle with you\, and you have the correct footwear for uneven ground. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions/concerns please reach out to our Field Trip Coordinator\, Pati Molinas (ppmolinas@gmail.com) \n\n\n\nIf you’ve never been to Mckinney Falls and want more information here is the website to the park. \n\n\n\nPlease let us know you are coming by signing up here.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/mckinney-falls-plant-id-walk/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150240
CREATED:20240119T165046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T165226Z
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SUMMARY:Beaumont Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly chapter meetings. You do not need to be a member to attend. We meet the 3rd Monday of each month. \n\n\n\nMeeting Location: Tyrrell Park – 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, TX 77705 \n\n\n\nWe meet in the Binks Horticultural Center in the Beaumont Botanical Gardens area of the park.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/beaumont-chapter-meeting/2026-03-16/
LOCATION:Tyrell Park\, 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, Texas\, 77705
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150240
CREATED:20250804T201610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T192055Z
UID:10005464-1773770400-1773774000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lindheimer-chapter-monthly-meeting-4/2026-03-17/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150240
CREATED:20250816T042536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T043340Z
UID:10005534-1773820800-1773853200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY: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-7/2026-03-18/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150240
CREATED:20251223T221431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T221432Z
UID:10006011-1773820800-1773853200@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-8/2026-03-18/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150240
CREATED:20250622T183121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T183122Z
UID:10005307-1773910800-1773919800@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-4/2026-03-19/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150240
CREATED:20260223T215300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T220533Z
UID:10006460-1773921600-1773925200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Chapter Leader Forum: Effective Plant Sales
DESCRIPTION:Topic: How to conduct plant sales effectively. \n\n\n\nSpeakers:New Braunfels chapter officers\, Austin Chapter Officers\, Meg Inglis \n\n\n\nRegistration Link: https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/z9ppuskTQeGp_rSnNFzkWw \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-effective-plant-sales/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Leader Forum,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150240
CREATED:20260113T000230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T023524Z
UID:10005930-1773946800-1773950400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Native Solutions: Real-World Restoration Stories and the Impact of Local Plants
DESCRIPTION:Native plant communities throughout the Lower Galveston Bay Watershed have been on the decline as open green space is rapidly being lost to urban sprawl\, industrial land use\, and poor land management practices. The loss of biodiversity threatens the overall health of our bay system and its ability to provide habitat for wildlife. Local resources for native plant material adapted to our harsh coastal environment are difficult to find\, forcing consumers to purchase material from non-local sources that lack the genetic adaptations to thrive in our coastal ecosystems. \n\n\n\nTo address these challenges\, the Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) operates a Native Plant Program that supplies native plant resources for landscape-scale restoration projects. These resources are available to conservation and restoration practitioners\, as well as residential homeowners seeking to utilize native plants in their home landscaping. Through this program\, GBF has implemented a variety of restoration projects across its conservation properties. \n\n\n\nIn this presentation\, GBF will share both successful and unsuccessful stories from these restoration efforts\, illustrating how the Native Plant Program has contributed to the recovery of local plant communities and highlighting lessons learned along the way. These real-world examples will demonstrate the importance of using locally adapted native plants and the impact of restoration work on the health and resilience of the Lower Galveston Bay Watershed.  \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRicci Simmons is the Conservation Stewardship Manager at the Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF). She has a B.S. in Wildlife Fisheries Sciences and in Rangeland Ecology Management from Texas A&M University\, in addition to an M.S. in Hydrology from Boise State University. Her responsibility at GBF is to promote high species diversity\, improve hydrologic function\, and increase wildlife habitat through vegetation management on protected lands that are sensitive to the health of Galveston Bay.She also oversees monitoring of GBF’s properties using the Land Trust Alliance Standards and Practices\, and manages an upland native plant and emergent freshwater wetland nurseries. Ricci spends most of her free time enjoying the outdoors with her family and especially loves collecting and pressing botanical specimens. \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\n(Parking is free at the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center on Thursdays.) \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/houston-chapter-meeting-march-19/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150240
CREATED:20260208T193417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T193418Z
UID:10005957-1773946800-1773950400@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-prairies-chapter-meeting/2026-03-19/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T150240
CREATED:20251121T005011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T231815Z
UID:10005927-1773964800-1774137599@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Mercer Botanic Gardens March Mart 📝
DESCRIPTION:We need volunteers to staff Native Plant Outreach Table in three shifts per day (details on sign-up sheet ). \n\n\n\nPlease sign up here.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/mercer-botanic-gardens-march-mart/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150240
CREATED:20260311T185842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T173606Z
UID:10006550-1774015200-1774022400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Plant Propagation 101 with Diana Black
DESCRIPTION:This is a great opportunity to get your hands dirty and learn how to propagate our native plants! Classes will be held at Diana’s home at 2:00 on March 20\, April 3\, and April 17. Please notify Diana or another officer that you plan to attend.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/plant-propagation-101-with-diana-black/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150240
CREATED:20250904T195147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T025204Z
UID:10005619-1774080000-1774087200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Clear Lake Chapter Spring Plant Sale - March 21
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for our Spring Plant Sale on Saturday\, March 21\, 2026\, from 8–10 a.m. on the UHCL campus! \n\n\n\n\nCatalog is now available!\n\n\n\nPrices vary – Look for signs throughout the sale for pricing information.\n\n\n\nCash preferred; cards accepted. Cash helps maximize support for our programs.\n\n\n\nBring a wagon or cart if you have one.\n\n\n\nLook for the green “Native Plant Event” signs as you enter the campus.\n\n\n\nThe first 50 customers to check out will receive a free small native plant (while supplies last). Giveaway plants are separate from plants for sale.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocationEIH is located on the UHCL campus at 2700 Bay Area Blvd. Enter Entrance 2\, take a left on Bayou Rd.\, and follow the signs to the NOA 1 Bldg. OR use Entrance 3 on Middlebrook Dr. and take a right into parking lot D4. \n\n\n\nGet directions on Google Maps: bit.ly/getdirectionstoeih
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/clear-lake-chapter-spring-plant-sale-march-21/
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150240
CREATED:20260305T034205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T034208Z
UID:10006539-1774087200-1774094400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Lake Mineral Wells State Park Pollinator Garden Work Day\, Volunteer Opportunity\, Cross Timbers Chapter\, Mineral Wells\, Saturday\, 3/21/2026 at 10 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:🌿 Calling All Native Plant Enthusiasts! 🌿  Be a Pollinator Protector! 🐝🌸 \n\n\n\nJoin us for a morning of volunteer magic at Lake Mineral Wells State Park. 🌼✨ \n\n\n\nYou can help maintain the pollinator garden at Lake Mineral Wells State Park! 🌼🦋 This wonderful community effort supports our local ecosystems and provides habitat to facilitate the important work of pollinators.  This garden provides educational information to visitors and is utilized by the park staff to explain the importance of native plants and their benefits. \n\n\n\nHere are some suggestions on clothing and what to bring: \n\n\n\n\nWork Clothing: Wear comfortable work clothing appropriate for the weather. Layers are great for adjusting to changing conditions.\n\n\n\nGloves: If you have gardening gloves\, bring them along. They’ll protect your hands while working with plants and soil.\n\n\n\nGardening Tools: If you own any gardening tools\, such as nippers\, shovels\, spades\, pitchforks\, or wheelbarrows\, feel free to bring them.  Buckets and brooms are also useful. These tools can be incredibly helpful for various tasks.\n\n\n\nWater: Stay hydrated! Bring a water bottle to keep yourself refreshed during the work.\n\n\n\nHat:  A hat with a wide brim provides shade for your face\, neck\, and ears\, protecting you from direct sunlight. It helps prevent sunburn and reduces the risk of skin damage caused by UV radiation.  In case of cooler weather\, wear a hat to keep warm.\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Details: \n\n\n\n\nIf the temperature is below 40°F or if it’s raining\, the workday will be canceled. \n\n\n\nFor any specific questions or further information\, you can reach out to Cindy Crump at cindyleecrump@gmail.com or Vicki Brooks at vicki.brooks@icloud.com\n\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\n\nLake Mineral Wells State Park\, 100 Park Road 71\, Mineral Wells\, Texas.\n\n\n\nBefore entering the park gates\, take a left into the administration building parking lot.\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Point: \n\n\n\n\nMeet at the garden located near the administration building entrance (before paying at the gate).\n\n\n\n\nLet’s come together and contribute to the beauty and health of our local environment! 🌿🌸 \n\n\n\nVolunteer hours count towards Texas Master Naturalist and Texas Master Gardeners.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lake-mineral-wells-state-park-pollinator-garden-work-day-volunteer-opportunity-cross-timbers-chapter-mineral-wells-saturday-3-21-2026-at-10-a-m/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150240
CREATED:20260114T235031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T235139Z
UID:10006244-1774090800-1774105200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:H-E-B Tabling
DESCRIPTION:This spring\, NPSOT is excited to continue our partnership with H-E-B on native plants offerings as H-E-B remains committed to help conserve and protect Our Texas\, Our Future. \n\n\n\nMore than 170 H-E-B stores\, to be announced\, will be selling a colorful selection of native plants at a special prices. \n\n\n\nNative Plant Society of Texas volunteers and Texas Master Gardeners will also be tabling at these stores over the course of two weekends in March to answer customers’ questions about native plants. See volunteer details in the NPSOT Member Portal.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/h-e-b-tabling/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150240
CREATED:20260304T210911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T210933Z
UID:10006531-1774090800-1774105200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:H-E-B Texas Native Plant Celebration-New Braunfels Ave
DESCRIPTION:Location: H-E-B Plus! 4100 New Braunfels Ave\, San Antonio\, TX \n\n\n\nNPSOT has again partnered with HEB to promote several native varieties in the garden section of their stores this spring. We will be tabling at the following stores:  \n\n\n\n\nHEB Plus 463\, 1150 NW Loop 410 (1604 and Blanco Rd.)\, March 21; 11 – 1 and 1 – 3pm\n\n\n\nHEB Plus 26\, 4100 South New Braunfels\, March 21; 11 – 1 and 1 – 3pm\n\n\n\nHEB 771\, 14325 Potranco Rd. (Hwy. 211 and Potranco)\, March 22; 12 – 2 and 2 – 4pm\n\n\n\nHEB 733\, 12125 Alamo Ranch Pkwy\, March 28\, 11 – 1 and 1 – 3pm\n\n\n\n\nView the shifts and sign up here: March 2026 HEB Tabling
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/h-e-b-texas-native-plant-celebration-new-braunfels-ave/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150240
CREATED:20260304T211046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T211314Z
UID:10006532-1774090800-1774105200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:H-E-B Texas Native Plant Celebration-NW Loop 410
DESCRIPTION:Location: H-E-B Plus! 1150 NW Loop 410 (1604 and Blanco Road) \n\n\n\nNPSOT has again partnered with HEB to promote several native varieties in the garden section of their stores this spring. We will be tabling at the following stores:  \n\n\n\n\nHEB Plus 463\, 1150 NW Loop 410 (1604 and Blanco Rd.)\, March 21; 11 – 1 and 1 – 3pm\n\n\n\nHEB Plus 26\, 4100 South New Braunfels\, March 21; 11 – 1 and 1 – 3pm\n\n\n\nHEB 771\, 14325 Potranco Rd. (Hwy. 211 and Potranco)\, March 22; 12 – 2 and 2 – 4pm\n\n\n\nHEB 733\, 12125 Alamo Ranch Pkwy\, March 28\, 11 – 1 and 1 – 3pm\n\n\n\n\nView the shifts and sign up here: March 2026 HEB Tabling
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/h-e-b-texas-native-plant-celebration-1604-and-blanco-road/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach
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