BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Native Plant Society of Texas - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.npsot.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Native Plant Society of Texas REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171326 CREATED:20241002T221150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T221334Z UID:10003933-1729166400-1729170000@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Chapter Leader Forum: How San Antonio Developed a Native Landscape Services Directory DESCRIPTION:Description: Join Joan Miller who will tell you about the development of the NLCP Services Directory and Bulletin Board. As we know\, interest in native landscaping is rapidly growing\, creating a need for individuals who are knowledgeable in the field. The Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP) was developed to fulfill that need. Taking the concept further\, the San Antonio chapter has created a directory of individuals who have completed NLCP classes and are offering their services and expertise to the public. This directory was created as a reference to the public in order to help find individuals who can help them in native landscaping of their yards and businesses and is targeted to those living in the San Antonio area. \n\n\n\nDiscussion topics: Share ideas of how chapters can develop listings of local landscapers who can provide services in native landscaping. \n\n\n\nPresenter: Joan Miller\, San Antonio Chapter and NLCP Chapter Coordinator \n\n\n\nWhen: October 17\, 2024 (Third Thursday) 12 – 1 pm \n\n\n\nZoom Registration Link: \n\n\n\nhttps://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkf-uurz0sHNW1chmdgZMMfg_GCadxsUzA URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-leader-forum-how-san-antonio-developed-a-native-landscape-services-directory/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Leader Forum,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171326 CREATED:20241016T235521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T153707Z UID:10004130-1729170000-1729173600@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Clear Lake Chapter Plant Sale Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Wrap up for the fall plant sale held on October 5. Contact Chair Cheryl Barajas for information on joining the committee and/or Zoom meeting details. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/clear-lake-chapter-plant-sale-committee-meeting-9/ CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Plant Sale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/clc-plant-sale-committee-1-png.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171326 CREATED:20240624T030120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T042629Z UID:10003243-1729191600-1729195200@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Board Member Presentations - October 17 DESCRIPTION:Houston Chapter Board Members Reba Wiles and Doreen Gallevo will share their stories with our membership and summarize their experiences with urban habitat gardening. Join us this evening for two brief presentations on personal stories and helpful tips on garden maintenance that will inspire you on your own native plant journey.  \n\n\n\n\n\nOur monthly chapter meetings are held on every 3rd Thursday\, January – November. Our meetings are free and open to the public thanks to our members and sponsors. \n\n\n\nThe presentation will start at 7:00 pm\, but come at 6:45 pm for a meet and greet with snacks. \n\n\n\nHouston Arboretum and Nature Center \n\n\n\n610 Entrance (preferred)120 W Loop N FwyHouston\, TX 77024 \n\n\n\nWoodway Entrance4501 Woodway DriveHouston\, TX 77024 \n\n\n\nMeetings will also be live-streamed and recorded for later viewing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Houston Chapter Page URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-october-17/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171326 CREATED:20241017T001901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T011747Z UID:10004131-1729243800-1729243800@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Friday Morning CE: P is for Prairie DESCRIPTION:Presentation by Rowena McDermid\, Plant of the Month Chair. \n\n\n\nLearn about the coastal prairie\, the economic\, cultural\, and environmental importance of this vanishing ecosystem\, and the prairie restoration taking place on the University of Houston-Clear Lake campus. \n\n\n\nThis event is free; however\, a valid parking permit is required. \n\n\n\nMore information: Friday Morning Continuing EducationPhone: 281-283-3033Email: ContinuingEd@uhcl.edu \n\n\n\nLocationUniversity of Houston-Clear LakeBayou Building\, Room 13132700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston\, TX 77058 URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/friday-morning-ce-p-is-for-prairie/ CATEGORIES:Community Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/clc-featured-image-prairie-jpg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171326 CREATED:20240814T155626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T161418Z UID:10003409-1729324800-1729350000@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Fall Into Gardening DESCRIPTION:Visit our Outreach booth at the Fall Into Gardening event presented by Denton County Master Gardener Association\, Beulah Acres\, and Upper Trinity Regional Water District.  The event will have presentations\, demonstrations\, and information booths to help you grow! Learn from experts how to plan and grow the garden of your dreams.  We will have a booth with knowledgeable volunteers and are also providing a speaker on Native Plants in home landscapes. \n\n\n\nGlobal Spheres Center\, Corinth. TX\, 7801 S Interstate 35\, Corinth\, TX 76208 URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/fall-into-gardening/ CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240323_112851-jpg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171326 CREATED:20240504T134200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T174204Z UID:10003111-1729326600-1729353600@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Native Landscape Certification Program - Level 3 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/native-landscape-certification-program-level-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171326 CREATED:20240815T155023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T210253Z UID:10003415-1729328400-1729342800@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Saturday\, October 19 - Fall Native Plant Sale at Herff Farm DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 19 – Fall Native Plant Sale at Herff Farm  \n\n\n\n   – 9:00am – 1:00pm – Herff Farm Teaching Barn URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/saturday-october-19-fall-native-plant-sale-at-herff-farm/ CATEGORIES:Plant Sale END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171326 CREATED:20240611T231124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T235546Z UID:10003151-1729328400-1729346400@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Austin Chapter Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:Find out more about our plant sale\, including plant lists here. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-plant-sale/ CATEGORIES:Plant Sale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NPSOT_Volunteers-at-Plant-Sale2-jpeg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171326 CREATED:20240914T120531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240914T120911Z UID:10003796-1729328400-1729346400@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Celebrating 100 Years at W. G. Jones State Forest DESCRIPTION:The staff at W. G. Jones State Forest is currently seeking volunteers to assist with its centennial festival at the W.G. Jonas State Forest on October 19th. \n\n\n\nYou are invited to be an essential part of the W.G. Jones State Forest Centennial Celebration\, taking place on October 19\, 2024. This landmark event will celebrate 100 years of Texas State Forests\, and passionate volunteers are needed to help make this monumental event a success. \n\n\n\nEvent Details: \n\n\n\n\nDate: October 19\, 2024\n\n\n\nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nLocation: W.G. Jones State Forest\, 1328 FM 1488\, Conroe\, Texas 77384\n\n\n\n\nWe are depending on the dedication of volunteers like you to ensure that this celebration is a memorable and smooth-running event for our diverse audience of an anticipated 500-1\,500 attendees. Your support is crucial for our success\, and we are offering a range of roles to match your interests and availability. \n\n\n\nVolunteer Opportunities Include: \n\n\n\n\nGate Greeters: Welcome guests\, guide them to shuttles\, assist with parking\, and provide a friendly first impression.\n\n\n\nInformation Table Attendants: Help direct exhibitors to their booths\, distribute lunch tickets\, inform attendees about resources\, and hand out information flyers.\n\n\n\nExhibit Booth Stand-ins & Lunch Distribution: Cover for exhibitors during breaks and distribute lunches to exhibitors and volunteers.\n\n\n\nNative Plant & Tree Giveaway Station: Distribute native plants to attendees and help restock the plant selection.\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers are needed for 3-hour shifts during the 6-hour event. This allows you to contribute meaningfully while also enjoying the festivities and networking opportunities. \n\n\n\nTo Volunteer: Please complete the Volunteer Registration Form by October 11\, 2024. Lunch will be provided. The sooner you register\, the better we can plan and ensure a rewarding experience for everyone involved. Once registered\, we will send you the Volunteer Information Packet with more details to help you prepare. \n\n\n\nAdditional Information: Draft event flyer\, volunteer flyer\, and event layout map. \n\n\n\nYour participation is key to the success of this celebration\, and we are grateful for your commitment to supporting and promoting the importance of Texas State Forests. If you have any questions or need more information\, please feel free to reach out. \n\n\n\nContact: Jaden Kelly (936) 273-2261 URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/90570/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171326 CREATED:20241004T224636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T224637Z UID:10004059-1729328400-1729348200@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:PreOrder for the Fredericksburg Chapter Members-only Fall Plant Sale. DESCRIPTION:Current members of the Native Plant Society of Texas by October 9 can preorder native plants through the Fredericksburg fall native plant sale. Lists of available plants will be emailed to members Friday\, October 11. Orders must be returned by Sunday\, October 13 @ 10 pm. \n\n\n\nThe chapter is experimenting this month by offering flats of several varieties of perennials. These 4” plants allow gardeners to experiment with a mixed variety @ a cost of $4.00 ea. This first-come\, first-served opportunity for our entire membership is available during our sale on Saturday October 19. No preorder necessary. \n\n\n\nVolunteers to help unload nursery truck upon delivery on Friday the 18th and separate the plants into the member orders are definitely welcome. Volunteers get to take their plants home that same day. \n\n\n\nPlants must be picked up Saturday\, October 19 between 9 – 2:30. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/plant-sale-3/ CATEGORIES:Plant Sale,Volunteer Opportunity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171326 CREATED:20241016T014936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T014936Z UID:10004129-1729332000-1729332000@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Outreach: NICE! Growing Native Milkweed DESCRIPTION:Learn how to successfully grow native milkweed from seed with Greg Pearson at Friendswood Garden Emporium (formerly Friendswood Hardware). These are important host plants for the dwindling population of Monarch butterflies. \n\n\n\nLocationFriendswood Garden Emporium203 W Edgewood DrFriendswood\, TX 77546 URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/outreach-nice-growing-native-milkweed/ CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Workshops and Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/clc-featured-image-grow-milkweed-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171326 CREATED:20240502T233451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T010031Z UID:10003101-1729332000-1729353600@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Sorrelle Farms Fall Festival DESCRIPTION:Sorrelle Farms in Mineola is hosting their annual Fall Festival. Stop by the Lakes and Pines Chapter information table and say “Hi” and don’t forget to check out their native plant selection! URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/sorrelle-farms-fall-festival/ CATEGORIES:Community Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Sorrelle-Farms-2024-Fall-Festival-jpg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171326 CREATED:20240901T114003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T114235Z UID:10003483-1729335600-1729342800@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Outreach Booth at Montgomery County Public Library - Conroe DESCRIPTION:Share your knowledge about native plants. Sign up here. \n\n\n\nLocation: Montgomery County Public Library\, 104 Interstate 45 N\, Conroe\, TX 77301 URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/outreach-at-montgomery-county-library/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171326 CREATED:20240926T012525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T013152Z UID:10003873-1729335600-1729346400@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Native Plants at HEB Frisco DESCRIPTION:At the HEB in Frisco!HEB and the Native Plant Society of Texas are happy to partner to bring you native plants right where you shop! Please visit Frisco HEB to speak with a member of the Society and get some beautiful Texas native plants to plant now for spring beauty! \n\n\n\nLocation: 4800 Main Street\, Frisco URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/native-plants-at-heb-frisco-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Image-Bluebonnet-FlowerOnly-png.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171326 CREATED:20241010T001947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T001948Z UID:10004064-1729335600-1729346400@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:NICE! H-E-B Native Plant Sale - Clear Lake Chapter DESCRIPTION:Stop by our table to chat with Meade and Nancy about the best native plants for your garden and pick up a free seed mix packet for planting a “pocket prairie” in your yard. Featured native plants will be available for purchase October 14–30 while supplies last. \n\n\n\nLocationH-E-B2755 East League City ParkwayLeague City\, TX 77573 URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/nice-h-e-b-native-plant-sale-clear-lake-chapter-2/ CATEGORIES:Community Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/unnamed-jpg-1-e1696481445839.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171326 CREATED:20240909T193604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T193605Z UID:10003623-1729335600-1729357200@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Monarch Festival at Fischer Park DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/monarch-festival-at-fischer-park/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241021T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241021T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171326 CREATED:20240119T165046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T165226Z UID:10002619-1729533600-1729540800@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Beaumont Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly chapter meetings. You do not need to be a member to attend. We meet the 3rd Monday of each month. \n\n\n\nMeeting Location: Tyrrell Park – 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, TX 77705 \n\n\n\nWe meet in the Binks Horticultural Center in the Beaumont Botanical Gardens area of the park. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/beaumont-chapter-meeting/2024-10-21/ LOCATION:Tyrell Park\, 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, Texas\, 77705 CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241021T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241021T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171326 CREATED:20241017T042042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T042043Z UID:10004132-1729535400-1729542600@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Dallas Chapter October 21\, 2024 meeting. DESCRIPTION:Conserving Texas Native Plant Biodiversity: Seed Banking\, Biology\, & Research at theBotanical Research Institute of Texas\n\n\n\nSeed bank conservation botanist\, Kay Hankins\, will lead us on a guided exploration through the journey of a seed from the field to DFW’s very own Conservation Seed Bank housed right here in the metroplex at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden and the Botanical Research Institute of Texas. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nZOOM our monthly meetings at:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83725236133?pwd=MnRoZlRWMEd4ZENkaXdjalpkRFFIdz09 If needed\, use: Meeting ID: 837 2523 6133 / Passcode: 882399a* URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/dallas-chapter-october-21-2024-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Kay-Hankins-BRIT-png.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171326 CREATED:20240903T003734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T003950Z UID:10003646-1729587600-1729594800@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Habitat Workday @ EIH DESCRIPTION:Habitat volunteers help weed and mulch flower beds\, plant native plants\, maintain pathways\, and trim trees and bushes. Volunteers may also help clean out the pond on select work days. \n\n\n\n\nNo experience necessary—we’ll show you what goes and what stays\n\n\n\nBring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)\n\n\n\nDon’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle\, hat\, and sunscreen!\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers must be 18 or older to participate in EIH’s workdays unless prior arrangements have been made. \n\n\n\nWe do not hold workdays when the university is officially closed. Also\, workdays are canceled during inclement weather\, though a light sprinkle or drizzle rarely keeps us out of the garden. If you’re not sure\, please call 281-283-3950 or 281-283-3045\, and we’ll let you know if we’re digging in. \n\n\n\nLocationEnvironmental Institute of Houston (Click link for Google Map)University of Houston-Clear LakeNorth Office Annex (NOA) 1 Building2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston\, TX 77058 URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/habitat-workday-eih-2/2024-10-22/ CATEGORIES:Workday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/clc-featured-image-workday-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171326 CREATED:20240909T193733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T193734Z UID:10003624-1729598400-1729598400@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Monarch Festival at Fischer ParkField Trip to Madrone Pollinator Garden in Canyon Lake DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/monarch-festival-at-fischer-parkfield-trip-to-madrone-pollinator-garden-in-canyon-lake/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171326 CREATED:20240228T043604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T045139Z UID:10002772-1729620000-1729627200@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Native Plant Swap\, Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting (Weatherford)- Tuesday 10/22 DESCRIPTION:Bring a Native Plant — from your yard\, the side of the road\, or purchased from a nursery! At this meeting\, plants will be swapped and stories will be told. \n\n\n\nFall is the digging/transplanting season. Our October meeting will be the Plant Swap. That’s the game in which each member brings a native plant to give away and then takes a turn claiming a plant donated by someone else. It’s a lot of fun and a good way to learn. \n\n\n\nUsually members bring plants from their yards — surpluses\, favorites to share\, ones that need new homes. Or you can bring a native you have bought from a nursery. The only rule is that it must be a Texas native. If you plan to dig from the yard\, plan to pot it 2-3 weeks before the meeting so the transplant has time to acclimatize in a pot before the meeting. If you run short of time or plans change at the last minute\, don’t let that keep you away from the meeting. We’ll have extra plants on hand so everyone gets to join in the fun. Friends and guests are always welcome. \n\n\n\nMeeting Details: \n\n\n\nMost members bring a 1 gallon or larger pot with a native plant. Print out a sheet with information on it’s ideal conditions — sun or shade; soil pH; water needs; soil drainage. If you have a story or love affair with the plant\, please consider sharing it. This event is always fun and educational! \n\n\n\nLocation: Mount Pleasant Historical School\, 213 Raymond George Way\, Weatherford\, Texas. \n\n\n\n\n6:00 p.m. Chapter Business Meeting and Update on Native Plant Sale\n\n\n\n6:30 p.m. Native plant swap URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/native-plant-swap-cross-timbers-chapter-meeting-weatherford-tuesday-10-22/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171326 CREATED:20241002T164016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T221743Z UID:10003932-1729623600-1729627200@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Northside ISD’s Restoration Endeavors Using Native Plants\, October 22 DESCRIPTION:Presentation by Amalia Sollars\, Isaac Esquivel\, and David Oberg. Northside ISD’s Restoration Endeavors Using Native Plants. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an insightful exploration of Northside Independent School District’s innovative approach to ecological restoration through the use of native plants.  This session will delve into the district’s ambitious restoration projects aimed at enhancing local biodiversity\, improving soil health\, and fostering environmental stewardship with our students within our school grounds. \n\n\n\nDiscover how Northside ISD students and staff are transforming their campuses into vibrant\, sustainable landscapes by integrating native plant species.  Our discussion will cover the strategies employed\, including site assessments\, plant selection\, curriculum development\, and community involvement. Participants will discover how Northside students learn about the ecological benefits of native plants\, such as their role in supporting local wildlife\, reducing water usage\, and minimizing maintenance needs.   \n\n\n\nSpeakers:Amalia Sollars – NISD K-8 Enrichment Programs Coordinator Isaac Esquivel – NISD Elementary Environmental Education InstructionDavid Oberg – NISD ACORN/Outdoor Programs  \n\n\n\nThis will be a “hybrid” meeting\, attend in-person or online. \n\n\n\nOnline: Please register in advance to attend via Zoom. \n\n\n\nIn person: The Gathering Center at the Urban Ecology Center at Phil Hardberger Park\, 8400 NW Military Hwy URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/northside-isds-restoration-endeavors-using-native-plants-october-22/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/neisd-schools-oct-mtg-scaled-1-jpg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171326 CREATED:20241004T214348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T214832Z UID:10004058-1729623600-1729627200@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:25 Native Plant Lessons from 25 Years of Experience DESCRIPTION:“There are hundreds of wonderful Texas natives in Texas\, but trying to figure out which ones do the best in your particular area of Gillespie County\, can take time\,” noted Matt Kolodzie owner of Friendly Natives Nursery in Fredericksburg. “I’m going to share with you what I’ve learned in the last 25 years so you can shorten your learning curve\, be more successful faster\, and save money.” URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/25-native-plant-lessons-from-25-years-of-experience/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Community Outreach,Social Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Matt-Kolodzie-owner-of-Friendly-Natives-Nursery-1-jpg.avif LOCATION:https://www.npsot.org/event/25-native-plant-lessons-from-25-years-of-experience/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171326 CREATED:20241022T024252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T024253Z UID:10004139-1729623600-1729627200@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Homegrown National Park: How to Get on the Map! DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the 15th anniversary of Texas Native Plant Week (Oct. 20-26)\, we invite you to participate in the “Get on the Map!” challenge. In October\, NPSOT is partnering with Doug Tallamy’s Homegrown National Park®\, with the goal of adding 100 new Texas native plant gardens to their Biodiversity Map!  \n\n\n\nVia Zoom Virtual Meeting \n\n\n\nJoin the movement to restore 20 million acres of private land by planting native species. Raise awareness and urgently inspire others to help address the biodiversity crisis by adding native plants and removing invasive ones where we live\, work\, learn\, pray and play. No experience necessary!Our speaker\, Krista De Cooke\, Strategic Partnership and Science Lead\, with Homegrown National Park® (HNP)\, explains how you can get on the Homegrown National Park map as part of the largest cooperative conservation project to regenerate biodiversity ever attempted!  She will even show you how to connect your garden to the statewide Native Plant Society of Texas or your Local NPSOT – Chapter in your membership profile.Zoom link. Details on website link below. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a Zoom call with Homegrown National Park® Tuesday\, October 22nd at 7 pm to learn more; register here: \n\n\n\nhttps://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpdeCgrj4qHNfWSN84YIt53GqTzZzkB6W7 \n\n\n\nReady to add your garden to the map now? Here’s how: https://www.npsot.org/our-work/texas-native-plant-week/get-on-the-homegrown-national-park-map/ \n\n\n\nQuestions? Email us at Homegrown-Natl-Park@npsot.org. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/homegrown-national-park-how-to-get-on-the-map/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/homegrown-national-park-map-instructions-1-png.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171326 CREATED:20231207T185911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T224756Z UID:10002274-1729794600-1729801800@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Trinity Forks Members & Family Social DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/46583/ CATEGORIES:Social Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/79619617-E10B-4D71-8218-10D30E4B5A2A_1_105_c-jpeg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171326 CREATED:20240919T002434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T210827Z UID:10003804-1729933200-1729944000@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:TREES FOR BRAZOS COUNTY DESCRIPTION:Collaborative event Oct. 26 th \, 9am – noon\, “Trees for Brazos County” at the AgriLifeExtension Office\, 4153 County Park Court\, Bryan. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/trees-for-brazos-county/ CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Trees-for-Brazos-County-jpg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171326 CREATED:20241025T230926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T231420Z UID:10004144-1729933200-1729944000@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Outreach: Spook-A-Clean DESCRIPTION:Join us at Spook-A-Clean to pick up trash along the bayou and have some Halloween fun! Costumes encouraged. Chapter members Linda\, Marty\, and Nancy will be hosting a table. Stop by for a scary good time! \n\n\n\nFree family event! \n\n\n\nLocationLaw Park II6177 Scarlet DrHouston\, TX 77048 URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/outreach-spook-a-clean/ CATEGORIES:Community Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/5-png.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171326 CREATED:20241025T232829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T235824Z UID:10004145-1729940400-1729940400@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Outreach: NICE! Milkweed & Monarch Butterflies DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-depth presentation on Monarch butterflies. Greg and Linda have been involved with Monarch butterflies for over 10 years. They became very interested in Monarchs after visiting the Monarch wintering grounds in Mexico. Native milkweed plants will be available as supplies last during the event. \n\n\n\nCall 281-984-7181 to reserve your seat as seating is limited! \n\n\n\nLocationWild Birds Unlimited5440 El Dorado Blvd.Houston\, TX 77059 URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/outreach-nice-milkweed-monarch-butterflies/ CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Workshops and Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/milkweed-monarchs-101-jpg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171326 CREATED:20240925T220219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T221502Z UID:10003870-1729940400-1729947600@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Green Meadows Fall Festival DESCRIPTION:Visit our information table at the Green Meadows Fall Festival!  This HOA community has embraced native landscaping to reduce costs and improve pollinator habitat. Come and visit our booth for more info on native plants for your gardens. \n\n\n\nLocation: 5500 Martin Drive\, Celina URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/green-meadows-fall-festival/ CATEGORIES:Community Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/NPSOT_Barbara-Beane_Fall-Into-Gardening_2022_0917-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171326 CREATED:20241025T234350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T234551Z UID:10004146-1729967400-1729974600@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Outreach: Glow the Green for Halloween DESCRIPTION:Exploration Green Conservancy presents Glow-the-Green for HalloweenHundreds of luminarias will light up the one-mile trail of Phase 1. Exhibitors will be handing out treats along the path. Wear costumes and dress up your well-behaved pets. Wagons and strollers are welcome; however\, bikes\, scooters\, and roller blades are discouraged at this event. \n\n\n\nWe hope to see everyone scare — we mean there! \n\n\n\nFree family event! \n\n\n\nLocationExploration Green Phase 116205 Diana Ln.Houston\, TX 77062 URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/outreach-glow-the-green-for-halloween/ CATEGORIES:Community Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Glow-the-Green-10-24-jpg.avif END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR