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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240723T110000
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SUMMARY:Seed Cleaning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come learn how to clean seed heads to harvest seeds during this hands-on workshop! Participants will be able to take home several types of seeds\, including Firewheel\, Baptisia\, milkweed\, Basketflower\, Bluebonnet\, Scarlet Sage\, Winecup\, and Coreopsis. Participants will also help prepare seeds for Community Outreach. Bring gardening gloves. \n\n\n\nLocationEnvironmental Institute of HoustonUniversity of Houston-Clear Lake2700 Bay Area Blvd.\, NOA IHouston\, TX 77058
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/seed-cleaning-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240723T190000
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SUMMARY:Creating Pollinator Gardens Step-by-Step
DESCRIPTION:If you want to create a pollinator garden\, but don’t know where to start\, this month’s speaker at Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT)\, Fredericksburg Chapter will share tips and resources for going from blank slate to recognized pollinator garden.  \n\n\n\nHolly Simonette\, owner of Enchanted Fredericksburg Ranch & Glassblowing and communications director of the Fredericksburg Chapter of Native Plant Society of Texas\, will discuss how she and her husband\, Paul\, created a beautiful pollinator garden/picnic area out of the destruction from Winter Storm Uri. Simonette will be speaking at the next meeting of the NPSOT Fredericksburg Chapter on July 23 at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Halle in Fredericksburg. \n\n\n\nThe Simonettes are restoring their 22-acre ranch to native Texas wildflowers\, shrubs and grasses. The Pollinator Garden Assistance and Recognition Program (PGARP)\, a partnership between the Hill Country Master Naturalists and NPSOT\, recognized their pollinator garden in September 2022. The garden is open to the public Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and by appointment. (Closed August & September)  More information about PGARP is available at https://txmn.org/hillcountry/pgarp/. \n\n\n\nThe Fredericksburg NPSOT chapter holds its monthly meetings on the 4th Tuesday of the month at St. Joseph’s Halle (212 W. San Antonio St.\, Fredericksburg). There is a social time with snacks at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend in person and via online streaming (www.youtube.com/@fredericksburgtexasnativeg4884). More information is online at Facebook (@fbgtxnpsot)\, Instagram @npsot_fredericksburg_chapter\, and https://npsot.org/chapters/fredericksburg/. Meetings are free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/creating-pollinator-gardens-step-by-step/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184749
CREATED:20240708T170717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T170719Z
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SUMMARY:Work day at RGVNPC - July 25
DESCRIPTION:Come out and volunteer with us at the Rio Grande Valley Native Plant Center on South Padre Island. Bring your garden tools\, water\, and snacks. While mosquitos are not usually bad\, bring some bug spray just in case. We start early to take advantage of the cool mornings and stop when the day gets hot. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? rio-grande-valley-chapter@npsot.org
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/work-day-at-rgvnpc-july-25/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184749
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SUMMARY:Learning the Aquatic Plants of Texas: Habitats\, Ecology and Identification
DESCRIPTION:By: Casey Williams\, NPSOT’s 2022 Shirley Lusk Memorial Award award recipient. Casey is recognized for collecting ~ 350 specimens\, with a focus on aquatic plants of Texas\, with collections housed at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas in Fort Worth and the University of Texas at Austin. \n\n\n\nSeminar Location: Meadows Center for Water and the Environment San Marcos\, Texas \n\n\n\nWhat makes an aquatic plant “aquatic” ? \n\n\n\nDo you want to learn how to ID those “water weeds” or “sea weeds” and why they may not be “weeds” at all? Did you know that many of Texas’ native aquatic plants are surprisingly drought tolerant? Ever ponder your Potamogetonaceae? \n\n\n\nCome learn about the remarkable\, generally ignored\, native aquatic plants of Texas ( with some emphasis on non-native species too)! \n\n\n\nEncounter the diversity of Texas’ aquatic flora from swamps of east Texas to the arroyos of west Texas and in between. Texas is home to a variety of aquatic plants mostly unknown to amateur and professional botanists alike. Enjoy a day by the beautiful San Marcos Springs while we learn about the wet plants of Texas. \n\n\n\nFor more information visit https://aquaticfloraofTexas.rsvpify.com
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/learning-the-aquatic-plants-of-texas-habitats-ecology-and-identification/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T203000
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SUMMARY:July Trinity Forks Business Meeting & Program - "Native Plants in Schools"
DESCRIPTION:6:30pm – Social time7:00pm – Hybrid classroom/Zoom meeting opens. \n\n\nWe hope you can join our meeting in person at TWU’s Ann Stuart Science Complex.  Campus parking is open after 6:00pm. \nIf you can’t join us in person\, we invite you to our \nZoom meeting.ZOOM PARTICIPANTS ONLY: Please Register in advance for this meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYodeCtrzoiE9LnBQR0XcOYymsF2Li5-B4G \nAfter registering\, youwill receive a confirmation email containinginformation about joining the meeting. \n \nNative Plants in Schools presented by Haeley Giambalvo\, founder of the web site Native Backyards web\, author of the book Native Plant Gardening for Beginners\, and winner of the 2023 Digital Media Award for outstanding work in digital media. \nPublic Welcome. Free Admission. Hosted by the Native Plant Society of Texas – Trinity Forks chapter. \n \n \nThis presentation discusses how teachers\, students\, parents\, and community volunteers can incorporate native plants into their school gardens and yards. \n \n \nResources provided during Haeley’s talk include the Native Plant Society of Texas’ native plant School Garden Starter Guide\, School Garden Examples\, a downloadable Native Plants for Kids presentation\, and free curriculum and activities resources for making learning about native plants fun. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nxr:d:DAF-SmtXZUA:3\,j:4107703193851996815\,t:24030118
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/july-trinity-forks-business-meeting-program/
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting,Community Outreach,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240726T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240726T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184749
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SUMMARY:Work day at RGVNPC - July 26
DESCRIPTION:Come out and volunteer with us at the Rio Grande Valley Native Plant Center on South Padre Island. Bring your garden tools\, water\, and snacks. While mosquitos are not usually bad\, bring some bug spray just in case. We start early to take advantage of the cool mornings and stop when the day gets hot. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? rio-grande-valley-chapter@npsot.org
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/work-day-at-rgvnpc-july-26/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240728T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240728T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184749
CREATED:20240327T022431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T022432Z
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SUMMARY:Chandor Nature Trail "Spruce Up"\, Volunteer Opportunity\, Cross Timbers Chapter\, Weatherford\, Sunday\, 7/28/2024 at 9 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:Spruce Up Days\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease 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! \n\n\n\nNote:  New Summer Hours for Spruce Up volunteers — 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (last Sunday of June\, July and August) \n\n\n\nAbout the Nature Trail\n\n\n\nChandor 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.  
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chandor-nature-trail-spruce-up-volunteer-opportunity-cross-timbers-chapter-weatherford-sunday-7-28-2024-at-9-a-m/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240729T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240729T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184749
CREATED:20240708T170821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T170823Z
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SUMMARY:Work day at RGVNPC - July 29
DESCRIPTION:Come out and volunteer with us at the Rio Grande Valley Native Plant Center on South Padre Island. Bring your garden tools\, water\, and snacks. While mosquitos are not usually bad\, bring some bug spray just in case. We start early to take advantage of the cool mornings and stop when the day gets hot. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? rio-grande-valley-chapter@npsot.org
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/work-day-at-rgvnpc-july-29/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240730T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240730T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184749
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T170858Z
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SUMMARY:Work day at RGVNPC - July 30
DESCRIPTION:Come out and volunteer with us at the Rio Grande Valley Native Plant Center on South Padre Island. Bring your garden tools\, water\, and snacks. While mosquitos are not usually bad\, bring some bug spray just in case. We start early to take advantage of the cool mornings and stop when the day gets hot. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? rio-grande-valley-chapter@npsot.org
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/work-day-at-rgvnpc-july-30/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184749
CREATED:20230601T180353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T154625Z
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SUMMARY:Habitat Workday @ EIH
DESCRIPTION:Habitat volunteers help weed and mulch flower beds\, plant native plants\, maintain pathways\, and trim trees and bushes. Volunteers may also help clean out the pond on select work days. \n\n\n\n\nNo experience necessary—we’ll show you what goes and what stays\n\n\n\nBring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)\n\n\n\nDon’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle\, hat\, and sunscreen!\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers must be 18 or older to participate in EIH’s workdays unless prior arrangements have been made. \n\n\n\nWe do not hold workdays when the university is officially closed. Also\, workdays are canceled during inclement weather\, though a light sprinkle or drizzle rarely keeps us out of the garden. If you’re not sure\, please call 281-283-3950 or 281-283-3045\, and we’ll let you know if we’re digging in. \n\n\n\nLocationEnvironmental Institute of Houston (Click link for Google Map)University of Houston-Clear LakeNorth Office Annex (NOA) 1 Building2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston\, TX 77058
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/habitat-work-day-eih/2024-07-30/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184749
CREATED:20240708T170924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T170925Z
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SUMMARY:Work day at RGVNPC - July 31
DESCRIPTION:Come out and volunteer with us at the Rio Grande Valley Native Plant Center on South Padre Island. Bring your garden tools\, water\, and snacks. While mosquitos are not usually bad\, bring some bug spray just in case. We start early to take advantage of the cool mornings and stop when the day gets hot. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? rio-grande-valley-chapter@npsot.org
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/work-day-at-rgvnpc-july-31/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184749
CREATED:20240714T185553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240714T202943Z
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SUMMARY:Contest Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Last day to submit an entry for one of our 2024 contests. If you want to enter one of your photos\, videos\, or your chapter newsletter\, visit the Membership Portal then click on Annual Contests in the left hand pane.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/contest-deadline/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184749
CREATED:20240119T143040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T183103Z
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SUMMARY:Taylor Garrison\, The Inner Workings of Vegetative Diversity: Monocots\, Dicots & Beyond\, North Central Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:It has long been known that healthy ecosystems thrive from and by diversity. The needs of wildlife include food\, water\, and shelter. Plants provide all three. But to take it further\, there are specifics in the relationships between which types of plants\, what other living things rely on or interact with plants\, and the arrangement of plants that can affect the ecological health of an area. The fun part? The “area” can be your ¼ acre pocket prairie or a 10\,000-acre ranch or preserve. The tools are all the same in interpreting and managing a prairie regardless of size. The recipe though can be different. This presentation will broadly cover what prairies area\, what they need to function\, the importance of monocots (aka grasses and such)\, forb diversity and their importance\, woody species (the good\, bad\, and ugly)\, and lastly genetics of prairie plant species and we can help. \n\n\n\nBio: Taylor Garrison is a private lands biologist with TPWD covering Dallas\, Ellis\, Kaufman\, Navarro and Freestone Counties. Originally form Corpus Christi\, Texas\, Taylor obtained his BS in Range & Wildlife Management from Texas A&M University-Kingsville and his MS in Range & Wildlife Management from Sul Ross State University-Alpine. This background and time spent on family & friend ranches near Utopia and Luling\, brought on a deep interest in the wildlife\, plants\, ranching\, and most aspects of outdoor recreation. His primarily role with TPWD is to work with private landowners to help better their land for wildlife. Taylor has leadership roles in prescribed fire\, landowner outreach\, native grassland restoration\, plant ID\, and is the current vice-chair of the Northeast Texas Conservation Delivery Network\, an organization meant to coordinate conservation efforts amongst professionals and guide cost-share assistance for landowners in the Eastern 1/3rd of Texas.  \n\n\n\nFort Worth Botanic Garden in the Rose Room \n\n\n\n3220 Botanic Garden Blvd\, Fort Worth\, Texas 76107 \n\n\n\n6:15 pm Socializing & snacks 6:30 pm Business meeting and announcementsThe presentation will follow our business meeting. \n\n\n\nThis meeting is hybrid; in person with a virtual Zoom option. \n\n\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting: \n\n\n\nhttps://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkcemoqDovH9Qb5PdbLPQN_ipqLjhCzESG \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/north-central-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184749
CREATED:20240103T232753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T175513Z
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SUMMARY:Q3 State Board Meeting - Aug 3
DESCRIPTION:Chapter members are welcome\, but not everyone may vote. Voting members include chapter presidents\, executive officers\, and state standing committee chairs. \n\n\n\nNative Plant Society of Texas members receive an email with a registration link about one week prior to the State Board meeting. Please watch for it and come to the meeting!
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/q3-state-board-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184749
CREATED:20230601T180353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T154625Z
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SUMMARY:Habitat Workday @ EIH
DESCRIPTION:Habitat volunteers help weed and mulch flower beds\, plant native plants\, maintain pathways\, and trim trees and bushes. Volunteers may also help clean out the pond on select work days. \n\n\n\n\nNo experience necessary—we’ll show you what goes and what stays\n\n\n\nBring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)\n\n\n\nDon’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle\, hat\, and sunscreen!\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers must be 18 or older to participate in EIH’s workdays unless prior arrangements have been made. \n\n\n\nWe do not hold workdays when the university is officially closed. Also\, workdays are canceled during inclement weather\, though a light sprinkle or drizzle rarely keeps us out of the garden. If you’re not sure\, please call 281-283-3950 or 281-283-3045\, and we’ll let you know if we’re digging in. \n\n\n\nLocationEnvironmental Institute of Houston (Click link for Google Map)University of Houston-Clear LakeNorth Office Annex (NOA) 1 Building2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston\, TX 77058
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/habitat-work-day-eih/2024-08-06/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240806T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240806T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184749
CREATED:20240515T211651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T234124Z
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SUMMARY:Collin County Chapter - Identifying the Native Trees of North Texas
DESCRIPTION:Our August 6th Chapter meeting will include a presentation by Lisa Travis on “Identifying the Native Trees of North Texas”. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe program opens at 6:30 with social time and testing of connections. At 7:00\, Rodney Thomas\, our chapter president\, will give a short chapter update\, followed by Lisa’s presentation. The meeting will conclude with a Q&A session. \n\n\n\nYou can attend the hybrid meeting in person at the Heard Museum in McKinney or online via Zoom – https://tinyurl.com/yn85nbzd \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 885 5459 6572 ; Passcode: 571904 \n\n\n\nNo registration is required\, and the meeting will be recorded. \n\n\n\nLisa Travis retired from teaching in 2017\, and in 2018 became a Texas Master Naturalist in the Blackland Prairie Chapter. She has served on the Education/Training Committee since 2019\, and was the Training Director for the classes of 2022\, 2023\, and 2024. She created the award-winning tree identification brochure\, “Trees of North Central Texas” which helps identify 45 of the most common trees in the DFW area. She is active on iNaturalist and serves as a trail guide at several locations. \n\n\n\nNPSOT Tree ID printableDownload
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/collin-county-chapter-identifying-native-north-texas-trees/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240806T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184749
CREATED:20240418T194626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T194856Z
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SUMMARY:NPSOT-Houston Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Houston chapter is always looking for dedicated volunteers who are passionate about the native plant mission in their city. Join our team to participate in important habitat\, outreach\, and planning efforts the support our mission. Anyone is welcome to attend our board meetings on zoom. We would love to have you join one of our committees and start the fun and rewarding work that goes into our various projects. \n\n\n\nWe use Slack to organize and communicate. Please email us at nphouston1@gmail.com for the slack link.  \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 845 237 64852Passcode: monarch \n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Houston Chapter Page
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/may-npsot-houston-board-meeting/2024-08-06/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="reba wiles":MAILTO:rwiles104@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240807T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240807T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184749
CREATED:20240612T030855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T030856Z
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SUMMARY:Gardening for Monarchs & Other Wildlife Using Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:As part of the National Wildlife Federation’s Monarch Stewards Certification Program\, the Federation is offering Gardening for Monarchs & Other Wildlife with Native Plants in your Ecoregion. \n\n\n\nThis interactive two-day workshop will be hosted online (via Zoom) on August 7th (9:00 am-4:30 pm CST)\, and August 9th (9:00 am-4:30 pm CST)\, with plenty of breaks and time for Q & A. We will send a link to the meeting 2 days beforehand\, via email.  \n\n\n\nMain Topics: \n\n\n\n\nHow gardening for monarchs benefits many other wildlife species\n\n\n\nThe human benefits of native gardening\n\n\n\nImportance of gardening with native plants\n\n\n\nComponents of a native garden\n\n\n\nCreating native gardens\, what to keep in mind\n\n\n\nProviding themed native gardens\n\n\n\nGrowing your own native milkweed\, the successful technique\n\n\n\nBasics of Landscape Designing (includes exercises)\n\n\n\nInstalling and maintaining your new native garden\n\n\n\n\nLearn more at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gardening-for-monarchs-other-wildlife-using-native-plants-virtual-tickets-906938666967?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/gardening-for-monarchs-other-wildlife-using-native-plants-2/2024-08-07/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240807T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240807T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184749
CREATED:20240110T215529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T205535Z
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SUMMARY:August 7: "Ecological Site Descriptions and the Effect on Plant Communities" with Brandon Bing
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Meeting – “Ecological Site Descriptions and the Effect on Plant Communities” Plus “How To Use the Soil Web Survey” – Presented by Brandon Bing\, Natural Resource Conservation Service \n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n										\n																					Join us for the August 7 Lakes and Pines Chapter Meeting to hear Brandon Bing discuss the topic of Ecological Site Descriptions and the Effect on Plant Communities.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/ecological-site-descriptions-and-the-effect-on-plant-communities/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T184749
CREATED:20240808T033023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T011931Z
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SUMMARY:Clear Lake Chapter Fall Plant Sale - Tree & Shrub Pre-order
DESCRIPTION:Tree & shrub pre-order is open from August 8 to 23. \n\n\n\nPurchase online\, pick up on October 5 from 8 to 11 am at the in-person plant sale. \n\n\n\nThese individual orders will be prepaid and picked up at the Plant Sale on October 5. The trees and shrubs catalog is in addition to the over 2\,000 plants that will be available October 5. \n\n\n\nAll sales final. Inventory is subject to availability. In the event that an item becomes unavailable\, a refund will be issued for that item. \n\n\n\nNote: We will have a limited inventory of other trees and shrubs available at our plant sale. \n\n\n\nPick up Location:Environmental 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/clear-lake-chapter-fall-plant-sale-tree-shrub-pre-order-2/
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184749
CREATED:20240717T152700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T140527Z
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SUMMARY:The Native Aquatic Plants of Texas - Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, August 8
DESCRIPTION:Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, August 8\, 2024\, when our featured topic will be “The Native Aquatic Plants of Texas” with Casey Williams.   \n\n\n\nFree and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  Our guest speaker’s presentation begins after a short business meeting. \n\n\n\nUpdated July 22: We will know closer to the date whether or not this guest presentation will be recorded for NPSOT-Williamson County’s YouTube channel. Check the NPSOT-Williamson County calendar for the latest info about plans to record this meeting. The meeting will be recorded for YouTube. The video will be published asap after the meeting date. \n\n\n\nAbout our topic: While familiarity with Texas’ native flora is improving\, many people overlook the diversity of Texas’ aquatic plants. This presentation will provide a basic understanding of what constitutes an aquatic plant\, why they are important and highlight varying habitats and species found throughout Texas. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Casey is an aquatic ecologist and plant ecologist for a private consulting firm. He has been involved with aquatic plant biology\, conservation and restoration since graduate school at Texas State University where he mapped and studied the aquatic plants of the San Marcos and Comal springs. He currently resides in San Marcos\, Texas and spends his free time kayaking\, hiking and traveling to find…. you guessed it. More aquatic plants. \n\n\n\nNOTE: this month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Parks & Rec Administration Building\, 1101 N College St\, Georgetown\, Texas 78626.  \n\n\n\nThe link to register on Zoom is below. \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/the-native-aquatic-plants-of-texas-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-august-8/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240809T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240809T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184749
CREATED:20240612T030855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T030856Z
UID:10003156-1723194000-1723221000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Gardening for Monarchs & Other Wildlife Using Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:As part of the National Wildlife Federation’s Monarch Stewards Certification Program\, the Federation is offering Gardening for Monarchs & Other Wildlife with Native Plants in your Ecoregion. \n\n\n\nThis interactive two-day workshop will be hosted online (via Zoom) on August 7th (9:00 am-4:30 pm CST)\, and August 9th (9:00 am-4:30 pm CST)\, with plenty of breaks and time for Q & A. We will send a link to the meeting 2 days beforehand\, via email.  \n\n\n\nMain Topics: \n\n\n\n\nHow gardening for monarchs benefits many other wildlife species\n\n\n\nThe human benefits of native gardening\n\n\n\nImportance of gardening with native plants\n\n\n\nComponents of a native garden\n\n\n\nCreating native gardens\, what to keep in mind\n\n\n\nProviding themed native gardens\n\n\n\nGrowing your own native milkweed\, the successful technique\n\n\n\nBasics of Landscape Designing (includes exercises)\n\n\n\nInstalling and maintaining your new native garden\n\n\n\n\nLearn more at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gardening-for-monarchs-other-wildlife-using-native-plants-virtual-tickets-906938666967?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/gardening-for-monarchs-other-wildlife-using-native-plants-2/2024-08-09/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184749
CREATED:20240724T125738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T152732Z
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SUMMARY:Pollination: What's Next?
DESCRIPTION:For the Rio Grande Valley Chapter’s August meeting\, we welcome Mike Heep from Heep’s Native Plant Nursery\, who will share the detail of Fruit and Seed Formation that we often don’t think about. \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend in person\, tune in to the Live Stream on our YouTube channel. \n\n\n\nLocation: South Texas Ecotourism Center\, 501 Hwy 100\, Laguna Vista\, Tx. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? rio-grande-valley-chapter@npsot.org
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/pollination-whats-next/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184749
CREATED:20240511T021612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T224855Z
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SUMMARY:Planning a Public Space Pollinator Garden & Grant Application Walk Through - Clear Lake
DESCRIPTION:NEW DATE! Join us on Saturday\, August 10\, in person or online. If you already registered\, your registration will be automatically transferred to the new date. \n\n\n\nLearn about our Native Pollinator Habitat Grant program\, how to plan a pollinator garden for public spaces\, and what the committee is looking for in an application. \n\n\n\nLocationEnvironmental Institute of HoustonUniversity of Houston-Clear LakeNorth Office Annex I (NOA I) Building2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston\, TX 77058 \n\n\n\n\n\nNeed to attend virtually? Click here to register for our Zoom option. \n\n\n\nAbout the Native Pollinator Habitat Grant Program \n\n\n\nThe Clear Lake Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas awards grants to nature centers\, schools\, educational groups and others to help fund development and maintenance of pollinator habitats using native plants\, shrubs or trees on public sites in Brazoria\, Galveston or Harris Counties of Texas. Priority is given to projects located in Brazoria Co.\, Galveston Co.\, and the southeast quadrant of Harris County. \n\n\n\nClick here to learn more about the grant program.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/planning-a-public-space-pollinator-garden-grant-application-walk-through-clear-lake/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240812T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240812T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184749
CREATED:20240618T164127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T205533Z
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SUMMARY:Mike Munsil "Native Plants in a Permaculture Environment"
DESCRIPTION:Mike will define permaculture and briefly introduce its principles and ethics.  He will then discuss the contrast in viewpoints between those who focus on permaculture and those who focus on native plants.  Mike will introduce the concept of food forest\, providing a list of edible native plants in Texas.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/mike-munsil-native-plants-in-a-permaculture-environment/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184749
CREATED:20240806T013029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T015503Z
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SUMMARY:Houston Audubon in the Landscape – Native Plants\, Birds\, and Stewardship - Hybrid Clear Lake Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our chapter meeting in person or online! \n\n\n\n6:15 Doors Opens – UHCL Bayou Building\, Room 13336:40 Zoom Opens6:45 Business Meeting6:55 Plant of the Month7:00 Guest Speaker \n\n\n\nNative plants play a major role in the mission of Houston Audubon. As an accredited Land Trust\, their efforts go above and beyond birding\, as they serve as stewards of over 4\,000 acres of land in the Greater Houston Region. This presentation will offer a dive into native plant production at their Natives Nursery\, how their “Bird-Friendly Spaces” initiative is rejuvenating landscapes\, and provide information on their already bird-friendly sanctuary system. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\nGabriel Durham manages Houston Audubon’s Bird Friendly Community Program\, which includes Lights Out Texas\, Bird-Friendly Spaces\, advocacy efforts\, the native plant nursery\, and community partnerships. If you are looking for ways to make Houston and the surrounding area more bird-friendly via going lights out\, policy change\, infrastructure change\, or want to get your space recognized as a bird-friendly space\, feel free to reach out! Gabriel has over a decade of experience in green space management in the Houston region and is a certified LEED Green Associate as well as a Texas Master Naturalist in the Gulf Coast Chapter. \n\n\n\nIn-person – Parking Pass Required\n\n\n\nIf 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 Room 1333 (meeting room) and to place it in your car. DO NOT park in faculty/staff parking (enforced 24/7). \n\n\n\nMap and Directions – The meeting will be held in Bayou Building Room 1333 at UHCL. \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/houston-audubon-in-the-landscape-native-plants-birds-and-stewardship-hybrid-clear-lake-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240812T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184749
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/2024-08-12/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184749
CREATED:20230601T180353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T154625Z
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SUMMARY:Habitat Workday @ EIH
DESCRIPTION:Habitat volunteers help weed and mulch flower beds\, plant native plants\, maintain pathways\, and trim trees and bushes. Volunteers may also help clean out the pond on select work days. \n\n\n\n\nNo experience necessary—we’ll show you what goes and what stays\n\n\n\nBring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)\n\n\n\nDon’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle\, hat\, and sunscreen!\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers must be 18 or older to participate in EIH’s workdays unless prior arrangements have been made. \n\n\n\nWe do not hold workdays when the university is officially closed. Also\, workdays are canceled during inclement weather\, though a light sprinkle or drizzle rarely keeps us out of the garden. If you’re not sure\, please call 281-283-3950 or 281-283-3045\, and we’ll let you know if we’re digging in. \n\n\n\nLocationEnvironmental Institute of Houston (Click link for Google Map)University of Houston-Clear LakeNorth Office Annex (NOA) 1 Building2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston\, TX 77058
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/habitat-work-day-eih/2024-08-13/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184749
CREATED:20230905T041714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T042216Z
UID:10002057-1723575600-1723579200@www.npsot.org
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-4/2024-08-13/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184749
CREATED:20240710T051947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T043323Z
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SUMMARY:Austin Chapter Meeting - What's the rush video with Dr. Doug Tallamy\, Aug 13
DESCRIPTION:Doug Tallamy presents on video the science-based solution to the biodiversity crisis and explains why it’s so urgent. Native plants are the foundation of the solution\, and we can do it together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a virtual meeting using Zoom. Please register to get the Zoom for this meeting. https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqd-6gpz8sH9yU0Gnv_I3PexdIUvwbJpvi \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-meeting-8/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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