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SUMMARY:Chandor Nature Trail "Spruce Up"\, Volunteer Opportunity\, Cross Timbers Chapter\, Weatherford\, Sunday\, 5/26/2024 at noon
DESCRIPTION:Spruce Up Days\n\n\n\nNature Trail “Spruce Up” volunteer day from noon until 2:00 PM.  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\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-5-26-2024-at-noon/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:May Trinity Forks Business Meeting & Program - Photographing Texas Prairies
DESCRIPTION:6:30pm – Social time7:00pm – Zoom opens and meeting begins \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 Zoom meeting. \nZOOM 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 \nThis event is sponsored by the Trinity Forks Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas\, You can attend this meeting Live at Ann Stuart Science Complex\, TWU\, Denton\, OR via Zoom (see registration link below)  \n \n \nGood photography can change hearts and minds. Join professional photographer Sean Fitzgerald for a presentation on how to photograph prairies for maximum impact\, with a particular focus on often overlooked Texas prairie ecosystems. Learn valuable tips to take better photos using a variety of techniques to help you tell the stories you want to tell.    \n \n \nSean is a Texas-based nature\, conservation and travel photographer working primarily in editorial and commercial assignments\, stock\, and commercial fine art. He also leads photo workshops for Ted Turner Reserves. He is a past president of the North American Nature Photography Association\, a member of NANPA and ASMP\, and currently helps lead photographer advocacy efforts on copyright reform and public land access. For more information\, go to www.seanfitzgerald.com.  \n \n \nFor Zoom\, please Register in advance for this meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYodeCtrzoiE9LnBQR0XcOYymsF2Li5-B4G \n \n \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/business-meeting-presentation-2/
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting,Community Outreach,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Native Riparian Vegetation Beneficial for Holding Together Creeks and Rivers in Texas - May 21 Austin Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Ricky Linex at Chandor Nature Trail\, April 2023\n\n\n\nOur guest speaker this month is Ricky Linex. His presentation is a virtual creek walk across Texas identifying riparian plants found in different regions of the state.  Native plants in riparian areas across the state of Texas will be shown and discussed.  Plants are what hold the creeks and rivers together and we need to manage these plants to improve riparian health and survival.  \n\n\n\nRicky Linex retired in 2021 as a wildlife biologist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service and works as a range and wildlife consultant.  With NRCS Linex worked 51 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 and is available through the Botanical Research Institute of Texas.  He currently serves as President of the Native Plant Society of Texas. \n\n\n\nThis is a virtual meeting using Zoom. Register here to get the Zoom for this meeting. \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a virtual meeting using Zoom. Please check back closer to this meeting to register to get the Zoom for this meeting. \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-5/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Container Gardening with Keystone Plants presented by Krista De Cooke\, Homegrown National Park - May 21
DESCRIPTION:In this presentation\, Krista De Cooke will explore container gardening as a potent strategy to combat biodiversity loss. Attendees will learn how to cultivate keystone plants tailored to their growing conditions and suitable for small spaces\, using ecoregions as a guide for plant selection. Krista will showcase plant species that will be suitable for level II ecoregions across the United States and Canada\, highlighting their potential to support native biodiversity and serve as crucial refueling stops for pollinators. She will also emphasize the concept of Keystone Plants\, species that form the backbone of local ecosystems by providing essential insect food. By incorporating these keystone plants\, attendees will be able to actively contribute to the restoration of native biodiversity and address the urgent issue of ecosystem collapse. Joining this presentation will allow participants to make a meaningful impact on biodiversity regeneration\, one container at a time. \n\n\n\nThis presentation is part of the Monarch Conservation Webinar Series by Monarch Joint Venture.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/container-gardening-with-keystone-plants-presented-by-krista-de-cooke-homegrown-national-park-may-21/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T110000
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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/2024-05-21/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240520T203000
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SUMMARY:Dallas Chapter May 20\, 2024 meeting. Native Bee Landscapes\, with Laurel Treviño-Murphy
DESCRIPTION:An overview on native bees and their habitat needs\, including nesting and native plants. \n\n\n\nread more…… \n\n\n\nZOOM our monthly meetings at:  https://npsot.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f20269a37974d8413fc79c831&id=12aa33f97f&e=d2e8f28b23 If needed\, use: Meeting ID: 837 2523 6133 / Passcode: 882399a*
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/dallas-chapter-may-20-2024-meeting-native-bee-landscapes-with-laurel-trevino-murphy/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240520T200000
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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/2024-05-20/
LOCATION:Tyrell Park\, 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, Texas\, 77705
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T143000
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SUMMARY:Chandor Nature Trail Guided Hike\, Cross Timbers Chapter\, Weatherford\, Sunday 5/19/2024 at noon
DESCRIPTION:Guided Hike\n\n\n\nAs a thank you for Cross Timbers Chapter NPSOT members and nature trail volunteers\, our Cross Timbers trail steward Christie Tull has arranged a guided hike through the Chandor Nature Trail with Ricky Linex. \n\n\n\nFor additional information\, please contact Christie at greenwoodfarminc@aol.com or call/text 817-307-9307.  See you on the trail! \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/3-31-chandor-nature-trail-spruce-up/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105208
CREATED:20240502T232006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T202437Z
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SUMMARY:Member Field Trip: Yantis Prairie Tour
DESCRIPTION:NPSOT Members-only tour of Julie Mattox’s Yantis Prairie. Bring a sack lunch
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/yantis-prairie-tour/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T110000
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CREATED:20240507T015540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240511T015754Z
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SUMMARY:Outreach: 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-growing-native-milkweed-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Workshops and Classes
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SUMMARY:Lake Mineral Wells State Park Pollinator Garden Work Day\, Volunteer Opportunity\, Cross Timbers Chapter\, Mineral Wells\, Saturday\, 5/18/2024 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.  It gives volunteers the opportunity to work side-by-side with experienced gardeners and learn about natives and their care and maintenance. 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.\n\n\n\nFor these months\, here are some details of plans\n\nMay:  Weed removal and admiring the blooms that will cover the garden this month!\n\n\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! 🌿🌸
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lake-mineral-wells-state-park-pollinator-garden-maintenance-cross-timbers-chapter-all-volunteers-welcome-sat-may-18/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T110000
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SUMMARY:Coastal Water CleanUp (Gayman Bridge)
DESCRIPTION:Come out and volunteer with us as work to clean up a piece of our local environment at the Puente de Los Lobos and Gayman’s Bridge. EMR USA Metal Recycling / International Shipbreaking Port Of Brownsville personnel will be volunteering and grilling lunch for the volunteers. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIf anyone would like to help with the tour\, let me know. rio-grande-valley-chapter@npsot.org
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/coastal-water-cleanup-gayman-bridge/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T100000
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SUMMARY:BioBlitz:  Cabler Park (Brownsville)
DESCRIPTION:What can we find at Charlie Martin Cabler Park in Brownsville? Join us to find out! \n\n\n\nAs part of a partnership with Brownsville Parks & Rec\, let’s see what is out at the park by taking a bio inventory with iNaturalist. We’ll use the data for ideas on signage\, tour the park to consider new pollinator garden sites\, look for invasive plants near the resaca\, etc. \n\n\n\nThe Parks Maintenance Manager with Brownsville Parks & Rec\, will be joining us to share his vision on building gardens\, putting up signage\, plantings along bike/hike trails\, etc. We could make Brownsville a great example for the rest of the RGV. \n\n\n\n\nIf anyone has any questions\, let me know: rio-grande-valley-chapter@npsot.org.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/bioblitz-cabler-park-brownsville/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T100000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105208
CREATED:20240421T205402Z
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SUMMARY:Mushroom Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Teri MacArthur for a Mushroom Walk from 8:00 – 10 a.m. Saturday\, May 18\, at Bear Branch Park\, 5200 Research Forest Dr\, The Woodlands\, TX 77381.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/mushroom-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105208
CREATED:20240517T161324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250727T175148Z
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SUMMARY:August 10 - Second Saturday Workday at Cibolo Nature Center Demonstration Gardens
DESCRIPTION:August 10\, 9:00 am – noon.  We will meet in the Nature Center Parking Lot. Please bring hat\, work gloves\, water\, and sun and insect protection.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/august-10-second-saturday-workday-at-cibolo-nature-center-demonstration-gardens/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105208
CREATED:20240513T050200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T050201Z
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SUMMARY:Who is the Bring Back the Monarchs to Texas Committee? Find out on May 16.
DESCRIPTION:We’ve been asked\, “Why are we messing with insects?” If you’ve ever wondered that too\, this program will explain how the Bring Back the Monarchs to Texas committee of NPSOT benefits not just Monarch Butterflies but also a host of other creatures\, native plants\, and NPSOT itself. We’ll showcase some of our favorite success stories\, and explain how you too can get involved on lots of levels. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker – Carol Clark\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarol Clark is a longtime member of the Native Plant Society of Texas\, a Texas Master Naturalist\, and a Monarch Watch Conservations Specialist. She chairs the Bring Back the Monarchs to Texas committee for NPSOT. She and her husband have a 36 acre Monarch Waystation and wildlife refuge in Cooke County where the emphasis is on birds\, insects\, and of course\, native plants. \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\nCarol will be presenting virtually\, but we will gather in person at 7:00 pm! 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/who-is-the-bring-back-the-monarchs-to-texas-committee-find-out-on-may-16/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T200000
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SUMMARY:Pines and Prairies Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Fungi in the Web of LifePresenter:  Tina DavisLocation:  SHSU The Woodlands Campus\, 3380 College Park Drive\, The Woodlands\, TX 77384
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/pines-and-prairies-chapter-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105208
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SUMMARY:Chapter Leader Forum: H-E-B Initiative - May 16th
DESCRIPTION:Topic: H-E-B Initiative \n\n\n\nDescription:  \n\n\n\nAbout a year ago the Society began a collaboration with H-E-B. The Native Plant Society of Texas team and H-E-B had the following objectives for the collaboration: \n\n\n\n\nGet more native plants into Texas landscapes\n\n\n\nEducate H-E-B partners and customers about the benefits of native plants\n\n\n\nHelp H-E-B reach its goal of sourcing plants through local Texas wholesalers. \n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for an update about the program – come with questions! \n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\nHaeley Giambalvo\, Claire Sorenson\, Laura Legett\, Meg Inglis \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, May 16\, 2024 (Third Thursday) 12 – 1 pm \n\n\n\nZoom Registration Link: \n\n\n\nhttps://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkd-mrrj0qGNX740qRb2glY_FATiTbGQrx
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-leader-forum-h-e-b-initiativechapter-leader-forum-may-16th/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Leader Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105208
CREATED:20240503T231755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T190829Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Nature Discovery Center & Kinder Land Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 15 \n\n\n\n\n9:30 am -Depart from UHCL-EIH parking lotRiders – Don’t forget your UHCL parking pass!\n\n\n\n10:30 am – Guided Tour at Nature Discovery Center\n\n\n\n??? – Lunch\n\n\n\n??? – Tour Kinder Land Bridge at Memorial Park\n\n\n\n??? – Return before rush hour\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Clear Lake Chapter has a 10:30 am guided tour of the Nature Discovery Center lead by Eric Duran\, who spoke to our chapter at our March meeting. This three-acre site in Bellaire has inside and outside components and we will be welcome to both. \n\n\n\nIn addition\, we are offering to include a walk over and around the Kinder Land Bridge and Prairie Project at Memorial Park. The land bridge is a gentle climbable incline. If no incline is desired\, the immediate area before the bridge is also noteworthy prairie plants. \n\n\n\nBoth of these adventures will also allow us to stop for a quick bite\, so no one suffers from hunger\, and it is fun to break bread together anyway. We intend to be on the way home before rush hour. \n\n\n\nWe hope to carpool\, leaving from UHCL parking lot in as many cars as needed. We will need a quick response to count noses and cars and people willing to drive. \n\n\n\nPlease respond by Monday\, May 13. \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation – Meet at UHCL-EIH to carpoolParking lot D4 near UHCL Entrance 3 \n\n\n\nLocation – Guided TourNature Discovery Center7112 NewcastleBellaire\, TX 77401 \n\n\n\nLocation – ExploreKinder Land Bridge & PrairieMemorial DrHouston\, TX 77007
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/field-trip-nature-discovery-center-kinder-land-bridge/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Garden Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105208
CREATED:20240417T214802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T214807Z
UID:10003027-1715713200-1715716800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Welcoming Pollinators to Your Yard
DESCRIPTION:Supporting all pollinators\, especially honey bees\, is so important\, and there are many things each of us can do on our property to help them along. Our program\, “Welcoming Pollinators to Your Yard” will be delivered by Liz Moyer of the Denton County Master Gardeners Association and the Native Plant Society of Texas.  \n\n\n\nHosted by the Denton County Beekeepers Association at the recreational center at 2001 W. Windsor\, Denton
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/welcoming-pollinators-to-your-yard/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105208
CREATED:20230905T041714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T042216Z
UID:10002054-1715713200-1715716800@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-4/2024-05-14/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105208
CREATED:20230601T180353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T154625Z
UID:10000729-1715677200-1715684400@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-work-day-eih/2024-05-14/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105208
CREATED:20240508T190607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T190609Z
UID:10001898-1715652000-1715698800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting -The Importance of Dark Skies
DESCRIPTION:This presentation provides information about the effects of artificial light on the natural world\, ways you can change your own impact and hopefully\, that of others such as neighbors and your community. Join us at Riverside Nature Center.  Business meeting at 1:30 pm\, presentation at 2 pm.  This event is free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nPresented by Kathleen Brinkman and Bill Rector
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/the-importance-of-dark-skies/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105208
CREATED:20240108T175104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T175105Z
UID:10002339-1715626800-1715630400@www.npsot.org
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/2024-05-13/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105208
CREATED:20240504T001834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240512T195107Z
UID:10003110-1715624100-1715632200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator Road Trip 3: A Habitat Grant Update - 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 12176:40 Zoom Opens6:45 Business Meeting6:55 Plant of the Month7:00 Guest Speakers \n\n\n\nFor May’s chapter meeting\, we will take a virtual road trip to visit pollinator habitats funded by the chapter’s Native Pollinator Habitat Grant Program. You will hear from projects at three sites: FJH Outdoor Classroom at Friendswood Junior High School\, Pollinator Habitat in the Discovery Garden at Carbide Park\, and Cornelius Re-Spark Park at Cornelius Elementary School. Grantees will highlight their successes\, obstacles\, and lessons learned. \n\n\n\nAbout the Sites\n\n\n\nCornelius Re-Spark Park at Cornelius Elementary School (Houston ISD): Cornelius was one of the first five schools in Houston to receive a SPARK Park back 1983 and has benefited from a few re-SPARK efforts. This initiative by the Cornelius PTO is creating a native pollinator garden at JP Cornelius Elementary\, enriching the learning environment for students while supporting local wildlife. \n\n\n\nOutdoor Classroom at Friendswood Junior High (Friendswood ISD): Friendswood Junior High’s project aimed to create an engaging and educational native pollinator garden\, fostering a connection between students and the environment. \n\n\n\nPollinator Habitat in the Discovery Garden (Carbide Park): The project led by the Galveston County Master Gardeners at Carbide Park is centered on enhancing a pollinator habitat within the Discovery Garden. This initiative not only provides essential support to local pollinators but also offers valuable learning opportunities for visitors. \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 1217 (meeting room) and to place it in your car. DO NOT park in faculty/staff parking (enforced 24/7). \n\n\n\nArrive early to socialize and enter your name in the drawing for the door prize. \n\n\n\nMap and Directions – The meeting will be held in Room 1217 of the Bayou Building 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/pollinator-road-trip-3-a-habitat-grant-update-hybrid-clear-lake-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105208
CREATED:20240209T005149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T004911Z
UID:10002703-1715621400-1715630400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Spring Social at Landa Park - with a bioblitz using iNaturalist
DESCRIPTION:Landa Park  \nNew Braunfels NPSOT is transforming the usual July summer social into a May spring fling!  A pot-luck picnic at Landa Park will be held on Monday\, May 13 at 5:30 pm and we will hold our own bioblitz\, documenting plants\, animals\, organisms of all kinds\, using the iNaturalist app. If you are inexperienced with iNaturalist\, this spring is a great time to get started with it. First step is to download the iNaturalist to your phone and create an account. More help in learning iNaturalist is on the way\, if you need it! We will also pair up new users with experienced users at our bioblitz picnic. \nThis article explains the ins and outs of iNaturalist: Learning the Basics.You will need to create an account at www.iNaturalist.org. Here are some videos to familiarize yourself with making observations.  https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/video+tutorialsTo join the New Braunfels NPSOT bioblitz on iNaturalist after you have created your account:To join the Bioblitz project\, follow these steps:1. Click on the menu button and choose Projects.2. Click the search icon on the upper right  3. Enter NPSOT Bioblitz at Landa Park4. Hit “join”
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/spring-social-at-landa-park-with-a-bioblitz-using-inaturalist/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105208
CREATED:20240502T233024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T233111Z
UID:10003100-1715421600-1715436000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Sorelle Farms Mother's Day/Spring Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join Sorelle Farms in Mineola for their second annual spring event celebrating mothers. Bring Mom and celebrate her with an afternoon of food\, music\, plants and more! And don’t forget to shop their great native plant selection!  Located at 975 County Road 2220\, Mineola\, Texas 
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/sorelle-farms-spring-festival-mothers-day/
CATEGORIES:Social Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105208
CREATED:20240404T015037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240511T015439Z
UID:10003124-1715421600-1715425200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Outreach: Native Milkweed 101: Anyone can grow native milkweed from seeds
DESCRIPTION:Earth Lab – Learn how to successfully grow native milkweed from seed with Greg Pearson at Hesed House of Wharton. These are important host plants for the dwindling population of Monarch butterflies. \n\n\n\nLocation421 W Colorado StWharton TX\, 77488
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/outreach-native-milkweed-101-anyone-can-grow-native-milkweed-from-seeds/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Workshops and Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105208
CREATED:20240329T224134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T224640Z
UID:10002943-1715418000-1715443200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Denton County Master Gardener Garden Tour\, Flower Mound and Double Oak
DESCRIPTION:The Native Plant Society of Texas will be hosting a booth at this fun event. We’ll have information for you as well as knowledgeable volunteers to answer your questions. Please stop by and say “Hello.”   \n\n\n\nPurchase a ticket at dcmga.com for specific addresses on this inspirational tour of Master Gardener home landscapes and a community garden bonus!  \n\n\n\nHappy gardening!
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/denton-cunty-master-gardener-garden-tour-flower-mound-and-double-oak/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T105208
CREATED:20240508T032138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T023217Z
UID:10003118-1715418000-1715428800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Native plant Pop-up sale\, Cross Timbers Chapter (Weatherford) — Saturday\, May 11  from 9 am - noon
DESCRIPTION:Where: Peacock’s Feed & Boutique122 W Water St J\, Weatherford\, TX 76086 \n\n\n\nDetails: \n\n\n\nNative plants!!! Pop-up sale on Saturday from 9 am until sold out! Here is what was remaining as of this past Sunday \n\n\n\nGallons: $94 inch: $3Quarts of frog fruit: $45 gallon shrubs: $305 gallon perennials: $15 or less \n\n\n\nHope to see you there!!!
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/native-plant-pop-up-sale-cross-timbers-chapter-weatherford-saturday-may-11-from-9-am-noon/
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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