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SUMMARY:Mammen Family Public Library Demonstration Garden Workday 2nd Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Demonstration Garden Workday! This is a fantastic opportunity to get your hands dirty\, learn new gardening techniques\, and contribute to the beauty and sustainability of our community garden. The garden is located at 131 Bulverde Crossing Rd\, Bulverde\, TX 78163. \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/mammen-family-public-library-demonstration-garden-workday-2nd-wednesday-and-4th-thursday-of-the-month-at-900-a-m/2026-06-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T203000
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SUMMARY:Sam Kieschnick\, TPWD\, Flying Bird Food – Learning about Moths! North Central Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Insects are a crucial part of the diet of most birds at some time in their lives. In this program\, learn about one of the most important groups of insects for birds. Although not quite as famed as their day-flying cousins\, moths are tremendously diverse and have some magnificent patterns.  In the DFW area\, we have documented over 1200 species of moths. Learn ways you can manage your habitat to encourage moth diversity and find out some ways that you can document and identify the various species that you might see. \n\n\n\nSam Kieschnick is an urban wildlife biologist with TPWD serving the east side of the DFW metroplex.  He previously worked as a nature educator with the City of Mansfield at Oliver Nature Park\, as a naturalist at the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge\, as a science interpreter with the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History\, as a botanist with Botanical Research Institute of Texas\, and as an instructor at Weatherford College.  He has a master’s degree from Tarleton State University studying the genetics of pocket gophers.  As an urban wildlife biologist\, Sam’s focus will be on three a’s: awareness\, appreciation\, and action.   \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/sam-kieschnick-tpwd-flying-bird-food-learning-about-moths-north-central-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Hybrid chapter meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T015840
CREATED:20260608T232332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T232354Z
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SUMMARY:Pines & Prairies Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:(arrive as early as 6:30pm) –   WG Jones State  Forest Classroom 1328 FM 1488   and YES\, the AC is working \n\n\n\n\nMain Event – Pete Deichmann of Houston Audobon – the Conservation Story of Bolivar Flats and it’s amazing plant and animal communities\n\n\n\nPlant Swap & Seed Library – ecoregion natives only – potted up or bare root NATIVEs to share and/or seeds for donation to Mont Cty Central Library\n\n\n\nSweet treats and friendly conversation  (Thank you Diane & Hugh!!)\n\n\n\nArrive early and tour the pollinator gardens and propagation center\, bring binocs for bird watching…. 
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/pines-prairies-chapter-meeting-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T015840
CREATED:20260520T190112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T190114Z
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SUMMARY:Party in the Prickly Pear – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, June 11
DESCRIPTION:Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, June 11\, 2026\, when our featured topic will be “Party in the Prickly Pear” with Becky Roe. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting. \n\n\n\nAbout our topic: Prickly pear occurs throughout the state of Texas; it’s even our state plant. Have you ever really thought about this cactus? We will take a look at this family of native plants. First\, a little about cacti in general and what makes prickly pear different. What is its place in nature? How have humans used it in the past and today? This will be a fun look at a plant we see everyday. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Becky Roe is a lifelong nature lover; she found her niche when she became a Master Naturalist in 2022 with the Good Water chapter. As a Master Naturalist\, her interest in plants has intensified\, especially native plants\, which led to her joining the Native Plant Society in 2023. She is a member of the Tonkawa Chapter and is an associate member of the Williamson County Chapter. Becky also volunteers at Mother Neff State Park as often as possible\, helping with school field trip days and leading guided plant hikes. She enjoys sharing with others how plants interact with all the other parts of nature\, and with how people have historically used those plants. \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/pvggnm-ASyKwDxXu7aVpAA#/registration \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page. \n\n\n\nAt every meeting\, we give away a book — about native plants or the meeting topic — to one randomly chosen in-person attendee!
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/party-in-the-prickly-pear-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-june-11/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T015840
CREATED:20260416T234238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T210115Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Tour - Brandon Hall's Riverby Ranch\, Cumby\, TX (Members Only - RSVP Required)
DESCRIPTION:Brandon Hall has invited NPSOT members to his Cumby property on June 12 (RSVP required). He says\, “My property is 10 acres of long-neglected native prairie and post oak woodland. The 4 acres of prairie is dominated by cool-season forbs\, grasses and sedges\, plum thickets\, and native warm season prairie species such as Florida paspalum\, long-spike tridens\, and plains love grass. “The post oak woodland contains examples of mima mounds and is dominated by mature post oaks with elm and eastern red cedar encroachment. Fire\, clearing\, plantings\, and invasive species control has just begun throughout the property to augment the already abundant native habitat.”
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/garden-tour-brandon-hall-rsvp-required/
CATEGORIES:Garden Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T080000
DTSTAMP:20260610T015840
CREATED:20260506T233815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T220939Z
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SUMMARY:🥾Field Trip - Lake Creek Preserve & Chapter Demo Garden 
DESCRIPTION:Lake Creek Preserve is situated within a grand Riparian Corridor that encompasses multiple Ecoregions converging. Big Thicket Flatwoods + Bottomland Hardwood Forests + Blackland Prairies = An ecologically rare & important area of exceptionally high biodiversity and aesthetic beauty
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/%f0%9f%a5%befield-trip-lake-creek-preserve-chapter-demo-garden/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T100000
DTSTAMP:20260610T015840
CREATED:20260519T160507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T193351Z
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SUMMARY:Member Garden Tour 2
DESCRIPTION:Diane Williams will show her gardens at 1548 Vintage Way – in Vintage Oaks \n\n\n\nVisit garden spaces that were once thick Bermuda grass and now are pollinator magnets full of native plants. Diane will share her vision and method of removing her lawn and installing species that thrive in Edwards Plateau’s caliche and rocky spaces\, and she will show how she uses rocks to her advantage. You will learn how she disturbed her (back acreage) seed bank and found native grasses\, wildflowers\, native bushes\, and even trees.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/member-garden-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T100000
DTSTAMP:20260610T015840
CREATED:20260601T215006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T215010Z
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SUMMARY:Palo Pinto Mountains Sate Park Native Plant Bed Workday\, Volunteer Opportunity\, Cross Timbers Chapter\, Strawn\, TX\, Saturday\, 06/13/2026 at 8 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\, May 9th \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-06-13-2026-at-8-a-m/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T015840
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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-2/2026-06-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T015840
CREATED:20260519T163419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T172030Z
UID:10007565-1781371800-1781380800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Member Garden Tour 3
DESCRIPTION:Ruthanne Schulte – 131 Oak View Ct \n\n\n\nCome visit a genuine Central Texas wildscape — two acres designed to support as much wildlife as possible. Native grasses\, shrubs\, and wildflowers fill the property\, and the birdwatching is exceptional. Painted buntings\, tufted titmice\, summer tanagers\, and white‑eyed vireos are regular visitors\, along with many others. \n\n\n\nA large\, naturalistic water feature provides habitat for native aquatic and riparian plants as well as a reliable water source for wildlife. Nothing here is formal or neat — the landscape is intentionally “wild\,” complete with brush piles and layered cover that wildlife depends on. \n\n\n\nThe property includes a mix of sun and shade zones\, each featuring natives that thrive in those specific conditions. Deer pressure is real in this area\, so the land is protected with a combination of electric fencing and motion‑sensor sprinklers — all of which will be turned off during the tour. \n\n\n\nIf you’ve never had the joy of seeing a painted bunting up close\, you’ll want to make a trip out here. The evening hours are set to ensure a painted bunting sighting.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/member-garden-tour-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T015840
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/2026-06-15/
LOCATION:Tyrell Park\, 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, Texas\, 77705
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T090000
DTSTAMP:20260610T015840
CREATED:20260203T140228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T020918Z
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SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Pull and Garden Work Day – April 11th\, 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 7a.m.-9am   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-april-11th-saturday-9-am-12-noon/2026-06-16/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T015840
CREATED:20260416T023114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T023116Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Workday at EIH
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to propagate native plants while helping grow plants for the chapter’s plant sales. Activities include starting plants from seeds\, cuttings\, and other methods\, as well as making labels\, mixing soil\, and prepping growing trays. \n\n\n\nHabitat volunteers may also help weed and mulch flower beds\, plant native plants\, maintain pathways\, and trim trees and bushes. \n\n\n\n\nNo experience necessary\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.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/tuesday-workday-at-eih/2026-06-16/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T015840
CREATED:20250816T042536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T043340Z
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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-7/2026-06-17/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T015840
CREATED:20251223T221431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T221432Z
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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-8/2026-06-17/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T015840
CREATED:20260506T193100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T193155Z
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SUMMARY:Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce Demonstration Garden Workday         3rd Wednesday of the month @ 9:00 a.m.
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 Sara Torres for more details: sara_jacqueline@hotmail.com. The garden is located at 3934 FM 2673\, Canyon Lake\, TX \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/canyon-lake-chamber-of-commerce-demonstration-garden-workday-3rd-wednesday-of-the-month-900-a-m/2026-06-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T113000
DTSTAMP:20260610T015840
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SUMMARY:Boerne City Campus Natural Area (BCCNA) Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join us for BCCNA workdays! \n\n\n\nThe BCCNA project involves the restoration and enhancement of the Boerne City Campus Natural Area (BCCNA). The BCCNA is comprised of 13-acres on either side of the Old No. 9 Trail\, behind the library. We are working towards restoring this area to a native pollinator habitat\, creating a wildlife corridor and haven within the city. \n\n\n\nBCCNA Workdays take place on the first and third Thursdays of each month. \n\n\n\nOur meeting place will be in the Boerne Patrick Heath Public Library parking lot near the windmill. If you don’t see us at the windmill\, walk out behind the library across the creek as we’ve likely already started!  \n\n\n\nEach volunteer will be required to fill out the City of Boerne’s liability waiver the first time he or she volunteers. \n\n\n\nContact Jeff Schwarz at jeffschwarz27@gmail.com for more info.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/boerne-city-campus-natural-area-bccna-workday-4/2026-06-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T015840
CREATED:20260223T220337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T135426Z
UID:10006463-1781784000-1781787600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Chapter Leader Forum
DESCRIPTION:Registration Link: https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/pD18cSj6RHaCVRaNm4UsjA \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-communications-and-social-media/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Leader Forum,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T015840
CREATED:20260505T020635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T000952Z
UID:10007184-1781809200-1781816400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Houston Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Texas Natives – Why Bonsai? Why Not? with Gale Childers \n\n\n\nIn this presentation\, Gale Childers will discuss how bonsai promotes conservation and genetic diversity within the native plant population. Gale is the Treasurer of the Houston Bonsai Society and has been a practicing Bonsai Artist for 10 years. She has been instructing and mentoring bonsai practitioners for six years. In 2025\, she won  Best Windswept at the Bonsai on The Bay Regional Show for her Mimosa borealis bonsai. Join us in learning how bonsai can benefit native plants! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur monthly chapter meetings are held on every 3rd Thursday\, January – November. Our meetings are free and open to the public thanks to our members and sponsors.  \n\n\n\nThe presentation will start at 7:00 pm\, but come at 6:45 pm for a meet and greet with snacks. \n\n\n\nHouston Arboretum and Nature Center \n\n\n\n610 Entrance (preferred)120 W Loop N FwyHouston\, TX 77024 \n\n\n\nWoodway Entrance4501 Woodway DriveHouston\, TX 77024 \n\n\n\nMeetings will also be live-streamed and recorded for later viewing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Houston Chapter Page
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/houston-chapter-meeting-june-18/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T015840
CREATED:20260320T232230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T183235Z
UID:10006700-1781946000-1781956800@www.npsot.org
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-work-day-at-wood-county-arboretum-6/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T230000
DTSTAMP:20260610T015840
CREATED:20260601T214742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T214744Z
UID:10007577-1781946000-1781996400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Lake Mineral Wells State Park Pollinator Garden Work Day\, Volunteer Opportunity\, Cross Timbers Chapter\, Mineral Wells\, Saturday\, 6/20/2026 at 9 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-6-20-2026-at-9-a-m/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T015840
CREATED:20260518T185709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T120405Z
UID:10007563-1782150300-1782158400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting - Creech Prairie Restoration in Wilson County
DESCRIPTION:Creech Prairie Restoration in Wilson County \n\n\n\nDrs. Robert and Melinda Creech are native Houstonians. Melinda holds a Ph.D. in English from Baylor; Robert’s degree is in Biblical Studies. They have been married 53 years and have three children: Alan\, Taylor\, and Jenna. Alan is married to Kathryn\, and they have a daughter\, Madison\, and a son\, Austin\, in Houston. Taylor is married to Amber\, and they have a daughter\, Ava\, and a son\, Jonas\, in North Carolina. Jenna lives in Anchorage\, Alaska\, with her son\, Isaiah. \n\n\n\nIn 2023\, after retiring from the faculty of Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary\,  the Creeches moved to family land in Floresville. Working with a Pastures for Upland Birds Grant from Texas Parks and Wildlife\, they are restoring 88 acres to native prairie. They’ve formed a non-profit organization (Creech Prairie Restoration\, Inc.) and have built a guesthouse on the property. They are Texas Master Gardeners\, serve on the Sutherland Springs Historical Museum board\, and are active in the Wilson County Historical Society. \n\n\n\nThe meeting is at the Headwaters of the Comal 333 E. Klingmann St.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-meeting-native-plants-for-the-shade/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T015840
CREATED:20250311T025622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T025624Z
UID:10005087-1782151200-1782154800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Prairie Rose Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly chapter meeting at the Somervell County Citizens Center\, 209 SW Barnard Street in Glen Rose. The meetings are free and open to visitors.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/prairie-rose-chapter-meeting/2026-06-22/
LOCATION:Somervell County Citizens Center\, 209 SW Barnard Street\, Glen Rose\, Texas\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T015840
CREATED:20241128T004147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T151433Z
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SUMMARY:Bastrop County Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly chapter meeting. Our meetings are hybrid. You can join us in person at the Bastrop Public Library in the Pressley Conference Room or virtually via Zoom.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/bastrop-county-chapter-meeting-5/2026-06-22/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T015840
CREATED:20240108T175345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T175347Z
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SUMMARY:
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/49257/2026-06-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T015840
CREATED:20260416T023114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T023116Z
UID:10007140-1782205200-1782212400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Workday at EIH
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to propagate native plants while helping grow plants for the chapter’s plant sales. Activities include starting plants from seeds\, cuttings\, and other methods\, as well as making labels\, mixing soil\, and prepping growing trays. \n\n\n\nHabitat volunteers may also help weed and mulch flower beds\, plant native plants\, maintain pathways\, and trim trees and bushes. \n\n\n\n\nNo experience necessary\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.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/tuesday-workday-at-eih/2026-06-23/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T015840
CREATED:20251212T002440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T003618Z
UID:10005982-1782237600-1782244800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:June Meeting - Medicinal Plants\, Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting (Weatherford) - Tuesday 6/23/2026
DESCRIPTION:DATE: Tuesday\, June 23rd\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTIME: 6 pm \n\n\n\nLOCATION: \n\n\n\n213 Raymond George Way\, Weatherford\, TX 76086\, United States \n\n\n\nSPEAKER: Ricky Linex \n\n\n\nMedicinal Applications of Native Plants by Native Americans: \n\n\n\nPresentation showcases 45 native Texas forbs\, shrubs and trees that were used medicinally by many tribes across Texas and the southern US. The treatment method and the illness or disease treated will be discussed for each plant. Resources will be shown that can be used to research plants you are interested in to see what tribes might have used the plants. The Native Americans utilized many native plants for treatment of various illnesses for thousands of years\, much of this knowledge was set aside when synthetic medicines became widely available. \n\n\n\nAbout Ricky: \n\n\n\nRicky Linex retired in 2021 as a wildlife biologist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service and now works as a range and wildlife consultant. With NRCS\, Linex worked 52 counties in north central Texas covering the Rolling Plains\, Cross Timbers\, Blackland Prairie\, and Post Oak Savannah vegetational regions. He worked 38.5 years with NRCS in Goldthwaite\, Snyder\, Abilene\, and Weatherford. He is the author of Range Plants of North Central Texas\, A Land Users Guide to Their Identification\, Value and Management\, a plant identification book for Texas. Range Plants was recognized in 2015 as an outstanding publication by the Texas Chapter – The Wildlife Society\, the Native Plant Society of Texas\, and the Texas Section – Society for Range Management. \n\n\n\nSee less \n\n\n\nMeeting Details: \n\n\n\n6:00pm Chapter Business Meeting \n\n\n\n6:30pm Monthly Feature Presentation \n\n\n\nThis educational event is open to the public. \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. Bat Presentation
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/january-meeting-medicinal-plants-cross-timbers-chapter-meeting-weatherford-tuesday-1-27-2026/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T015840
CREATED:20260311T223918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T224130Z
UID:10006474-1782239400-1782246600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Austin Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Chapter Meeting\, 4th Tuesday of each month 7PM (with social time at 6:30PM). \n\n\n\nLocation: Lakewood Clubhouse at 7317 Lakewood Dr\, Austin\, TX 78750.The meeting will have a Zoom hybrid option as well. You must register for the Zoom meeting to attend online.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-meeting-24/
LOCATION:Lakewood Clubhouse\, 7317 Lakewood Dr.\, Austin\, Texas\, 78750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T015840
CREATED:20260523T143847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T144051Z
UID:10007571-1782241200-1782244800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:San Antonio Chapter Meeting June 2026
DESCRIPTION:Arrive at 6:30pm to share or find native plants at the Native Plants for All table. \n\n\n\nThis will be a “hybrid” meeting\, attend in-person or online. \n\n\n\n\nIn person: The Gathering Center at the Urban Ecology Center at Phil Hardberger Park\, 8400 NW Military Hwy\n\n\n\nOnline: Please register in advance to attend via Zoom.\n\n\n\n\nPresentation by Jeannie Hernandez\, Quality Assurance Specialist II with San Antonio River AuthoritySlow Down Burden\, Spread Out Teamwork\, Sink In Impact\n\n\n\nThe Residential Rain Garden Club at The San Antonio River Authority is a group of like-minded people who enjoy sharing expertise and solving landscape problems. For the past 10 years our group has worked to solve drainage issues with nature-based practices including rain gardens\, pollinator swales\, and replacing turf grass with native plants on member-owned properties. Our volunteer efforts have resulted in many residential projects that improve landscapes for the homeowner\, wildlife\, and the watershed. Our team has worked hard to implement solutions\, teaching and learning as we grow a community of watershed wise stewards. \n\n\n\nJeanette Hernandez is a Quality Assurance Specialist II currently holding the position of Deputy Quality Manager for the San Antonio River Authority TCEQ Laboratory Accreditation Program. She also serves as the Laboratory Quality Assurance Officer for the Texas Clean Rivers Program (CRP). \n\n\n\nIf you are attending in person\, there is no need to register. However\, if you are attending via Zoom\, please register here before the meeting begins as late registration and entry will not be allowed. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n\n\nNote: The Zoom recording will be available within days after the meeting on our  YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/san-antonio-chapter-meeting-june-2026/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T015840
CREATED:20251028T044758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T220742Z
UID:10005781-1782410400-1782414000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Wichita River Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly members meeting with a variety of topics. Meetings are held the fourth Thursday of the month at  6 p.m. @The Forum Club Room (East Entrance) at 2120 Speedway Avenue\, Wichita Falls\, TX. 76308.  
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-meeting-4/2026-06-25/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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