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SUMMARY:Last day to apply for Galveston 2026 Planned Natural Landscape Exemption (Wildflower Permits)
DESCRIPTION:February 28 is the last day to apply for Galveston City 2026 “Planned Natural Landscape Exemption” (previously called Wildflower Permits). \n\n\n\nApplication \n\n\n\nCode information \n\n\n\nCommunity news article
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/last-day-to-apply-for-galveston-2026-planned-natural-landscape-exemption-wildflower-permits/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T200000
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SUMMARY:Galveston Chapter Meeting - Planning the Native Spring Garden
DESCRIPTION:Planning the Native Spring Garden! Sharing communal knowledge and drafting our dream landscapes together. Bring your garden journal\, ruler\, and other favorite drafting supplies to this one. 😊 \n\n\n\nUnitarian Universalist Fellowship\, 502 Church St\, Galveston\, TX 77550
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/galveston-chapter-monthly-meeting-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162734
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SUMMARY:UNT Ecological Action Studio\, Prescribed Burning and Plant Rescues and Short Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Find out what’s going on with the UNT Ecological Action Studio and the important work that they are doing to save the native plant species in North Texas. \n\n\n\nPresenter:   Dr. Jamie Baxter-Slye \n\n\n\n6:30 pm – Social time7:00 pm – Zoom opens and meeting begins \n\n\n\nOpen to the public. \n\n\n\nWe hope you can join our meeting in person at ServeDenton\, 308 N Loop 288\, Denton. \n\n\n\nIf you can’t join us in person\, we invite you to our Zoom meeting. \n\n\n\nZOOM PARTICIPANTS ONLY: Please Register in advance for this meeting: \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wm475rUZRam2kATnwYJuKw \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/program-and-short-business-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting,Chapter Meeting,Hybrid chapter meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162734
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T220742Z
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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-4/2026-02-26/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162734
CREATED:20250215T203641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T210403Z
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SUMMARY:Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture Demonstration Garden Workday
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Demonstration Garden Workday! This is a fantastic opportunity to get your hands dirty\, learn new gardening techniques\, and contribute to the beauty and sustainability of our community garden.  Contact Craig Bruska for more details:  craigbruska@hotmail.com.  The garden is located at 1370 Church Hill Dr.\, New Braunfels\, Tx 78130 in the Heritage Village. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nHands-On Learning: Gain practical experience in planting\, pruning\, and maintaining a variety of plants.\n\n\n\nExpert Guidance: Our knowledgeable garden coordinators will be on hand to share tips and answer your gardening questions.\n\n\n\nCommunity Spirit: Meet fellow garden lovers\, share stories\, and enjoy the camaraderie of working together.\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\n\n\n\nComfortable clothing and gardening gloves\n\n\n\nA hat\, water\, pest repellent\, and sunscreen\n\n\n\nYour enthusiasm and love for gardening!\n\n\n\nCommon gardening tools\, such as pruners\, weeders\, and the like.  Whatever you use in your garden\, as tools will not be provided.\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out\, this workday is for everyone. Let’s come together to make our demonstration garden a thriving\, beautiful space for all to enjoy.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/museum-of-texas-handmade-furniture-demonstration-garden-workday-2/2026-02-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162734
CREATED:20260221T203030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T204601Z
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SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Big Pull Event
DESCRIPTION:Location: Headwaters Sanctuary\, 4503 Broadway\, San Antonio\, TX 78209 \n\n\n\nNational Invasive Species Awareness Week is an international event to raise awareness about invasive species \, the threat that they pose\, and what can be done to prevent their spread. \n\n\n\nNPSOT Statewide Effort: The Great Pull! \n\n\n\nJoin volunteers at the Headwaters at Incarnate Word in a Great Pull event a the Headwaters at Incarnate Word on February 25 from 8:30am-11:30am.  \n\n\n\nREGISTER VIA EMAIL TO HIW
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/volunteer-opp-invasive-plant-big-pull-event-2/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162734
CREATED:20260219T004243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T004244Z
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SUMMARY:Lessons Learned Running a Native Plant Nursery\, Fredericksburg chapter - Feb 24
DESCRIPTION:“There are a whole host of positive aspects about a native plant business. I want to share the amazing and unexpected things I have leaned.” Dr David Winningham said. \n\n\n\n\nDr. David Winningham\, our February speaker for the Fredericksburgs chapter of NPSOT\, may have a PhD in physics but his love is the “hobby that got out of hand” – the nursery known as the Natives of Texas in the hill country between Kerrville and Medina. \n\n\n\nNurseries didn’t offer native plants in the early 1990s when the Winninghams began searching for those plants that thrive and support the ecology of the Texas Hill Country. As they explored western Texas from San Antonio as far as Big Bend\, they began collecting seeds and cuttings\, focusing on some for the madrone trees that have made the nursery famous.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lessons-learned-running-a-native-plant-nursery-fredericksburg-chapter-feb-24/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Hybrid chapter meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162734
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SUMMARY:San Antonio Chapter Meeting February 2026
DESCRIPTION:Arrive at 6:30pm to share or find native plants at the Plants x Donation 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 Ben EldridgeExecutive Director\, Heart of Texas ConservancyPreserving Natural Infrastructure in the Texas Hill Country\n\n\n\nBen started his career as the manager of a 5\,000 acre ranch and has also been instrumental in shaping development rules\, transportation plans and water management policies in Boerne and Kendall County. In addition to facilitating the conservation of land\, Ben also serves on the board of directors at the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District\, influences regional groundwater management and participates in state water data initiatives. \n\n\n\nBen Eldredge is the Executive Director of the Heart of Texas Conservancy\, a land trust and civically engaged conservation organization based in Boerne\, Texas. Ben will discuss the importance of conserving natural infrastructure in the Hill Country with a focus on policy and conservation easements for preserving the region’s waterways\, water supply and mitigating risks to humans in “Flash Flood Alley.” \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-february-2026/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162734
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T231034Z
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SUMMARY:Austin Chapter Meeting - Rescuing Pollinator Plants
DESCRIPTION:For the Bees and Beyond: Rescuing Pollinator Plants and Endemics in Central Texas \n\n\n\nEthical native plant rescue offers a chance to diversify pollinator habitat with rehomed endemics and species of conservation need. Join us for stories about native plants\, the pollinators they support\, and the property owners granting the privilege of collecting native seed and plants before clearing for construction. \n\n\n\nAli is a Texas Master Naturalist\, TreeFolks Urban Forest Steward\, and founder of Central Texas Plant Rescuers. She leads native tree ID and plant walks in Travis and Hays counties and does Blanco river restoration work.  \n\n\n\nJoin us for our monthly Chapter Meeting\, 4th Tuesday of each month at 7PM (with social time at 6:30PM). We will have a table with seeds to swap. Bring some seeds to share. You are also welcome to bring food or drink to share. \n\n\n\nLocation: Lakewood Clubhouse at 7317 Lakewood Dr\, Austin\, TX 78750. You can also register for the Zoom option. If you want to attend online\, you must register here: https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/ng6bGywGTDapSkFqXrvGWg
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-meeting-23/
LOCATION:Lakewood Clubhouse\, 7317 Lakewood Dr.\, Austin\, Texas\, 78750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T200000
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CREATED:20251212T002724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T002725Z
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SUMMARY:February Meeting - Wildflowers in Nature and Our Gardens\, Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting (Weatherford) - Tuesday 2/24/2026
DESCRIPTION:DATE: Tuesday\, February 24th\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTIME: 6 pm \n\n\n\nLOCATION: 213 Raymond George Way\, Weatherford\, TX 76086\, United States \n\n\n\nSPEAKER: Kim Conrow \n\n\n\nWildflowers in Nature and our Gardens: Utilizing native plants in landscaping benefits wildlife \n\n\n\nAbout Kim: \n\n\n\nKim joined the Society in 1997 to learn how to garden with drought tolerant plants when moving into a new home in Crowley. Becoming active in the North Central Chapter in 2014\, she became chapter president in 2017 and has served on the statewide State Board of Directors as President-Elect\, President\, Immediate Past President and Vice President of Administration.  She is a Texas Master Naturalist (2014)\, a member of the Native Prairie Association of Texas\, Sierra Club and other conservation organizations. \n\n\n\nShe helped establish several Monarch Waystations in Tarrant County and has presented with other NPSOT speakers in the National Wildlife Federation’s Monarch Steward Program. She loves to talk about native plants and how the Society is making a difference.   Kim holds a BS in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Education from the University of North Texas\, and an MS in Science Education from Texas Woman’s University. She taught high school classes including biology and environmental science. \n\n\n\n \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/february-meeting-wildflowers-in-nature-and-our-gardens-cross-timbers-chapter-meeting-weatherford-tuesday-2-24-2026/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162734
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T204614Z
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SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Big Pull Event
DESCRIPTION:Location: Headwaters Sanctuary\, 4503 Broadway\, San Antonio\, TX 78209 \n\n\n\nNational Invasive Species Awareness Week is an international event to raise awareness about invasive species \, the threat that they pose\, and what can be done to prevent their spread. \n\n\n\nNPSOT Statewide Effort: The Great Pull! \n\n\n\nJoin the Salsa Squad in a Great Pull event a the Headwaters at Incarnate Word on February 24 from 8am-11am.  \n\n\n\nREGISTER VIA EMAIL TO HIW
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/volunteer-opp-invasive-plant-big-pull-event/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162734
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/49257/2026-02-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162734
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-5/2026-02-23/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162734
CREATED:20250311T025622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T025624Z
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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/2026-02-23/
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:20260223T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T200000
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SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting - In the Path of Development: Planting Seeds for the Future
DESCRIPTION:Ashley Landry – “In the Path of Development: Planting Seeds for the Future” \n\n\n\nBio: Ashley Landry is the founder of the Native Plant Rescue Project (NPRP)\, which is a Central Texas-based nonprofit that coordinates plant rescues prior to construction. She was the 2024 Nancy Benedict Memorial Award winner and has been featured in Wildflower magazine\, NPAT’s Prairie People\, The Austin Chronicle\,Vibrante magazine and on Central Texas Gardener. Ashley is an avid iNaturalist user and enjoys spending her free time botanizing. \n\n\n\nThe meeting is at the Headwaters of the Comal 333 E. Klingmann St.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-meeting-for-the-love-of-flys/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T162734
CREATED:20260131T040012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T040014Z
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SUMMARY:National Invasive Species Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:https://www.npsot.org/resources/invasive-plant-database/
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/national-invasive-species-awareness-week-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T162734
CREATED:20251223T211953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T211955Z
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SUMMARY:National Invasive Species Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:More information to come
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/national-invasive-species-awareness-week-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162734
CREATED:20260217T200611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T200612Z
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SUMMARY:All Seasons Field Trip: Winter\, Benbrook\, North Central Chapter
DESCRIPTION:Come explore the Benbrook Environmentally Sensitive Area with us. This 700-acre site has been designated as an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) by the Army Corps of Engineers. Part of the greater Fort Worth Prairie ecoregion\, it offers views of the unspoiled grand prairie with riparian features. \n\n\n\nThere are a multitude of native prairie grasses and forbs. Seeing it in winter\, spring\, summer\, and fall provides a better understanding of the ecosystem and an appreciation for nature’s beauty. It’s great for birders year-round and for those interested in looking for monarch caterpillars (in April & May). \n\n\n\nWe will walk about two miles\, and you will need sturdy shoes and tick prevention/precautions. There will also be some rocky-ish ups and downs. Kim Conrow\, a member of NPSOT and a Texas Master Naturalist\, will lead the hike. Kim has been coming to the ESA for several years and is eager to share her knowledge of this area with us. \n\n\n\nYou do not need to be a NPSOT member to attend this event. Attendees will need to sign a liability and photo waiver.  This is a FREE event! \n\n\n\nRegistration is limited to 20 people. You can sign up for one date\, or all of them! Participants who complete all 4 will receive a certificate. \n\n\n\nSign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FA8A72AA3FAC52-milkweed \n\n\n\nWINTER: Sunday\, February 22\, 4:00pm (2-hour event)SPRING: Sunday\, May 10\, 4:00pm (2-hour event)SUMMER: Saturday\, July 18\, 7:30am (2-hour event)FALL: TBA \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLOCATION:Meeting point will be emailed to registrants.Benbrook Lake AreaBenbrook\, TX
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/all-seasons-field-trip-winter-benbrook-north-central-chapter/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T120000
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SUMMARY:Lake Mineral Wells State Park Pollinator Garden Work Day\, Volunteer Opportunity\, Cross Timbers Chapter\, Mineral Wells\, Saturday\, 2/21/2026 at 10 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:🌿 Calling All Native Plant Enthusiasts! 🌿  Be a Pollinator Protector! 🐝🌸 \n\n\n\nJoin us for a morning of volunteer magic at Lake Mineral Wells State Park. 🌼✨ \n\n\n\nYou can help maintain the pollinator garden at Lake Mineral Wells State Park! 🌼🦋 This wonderful community effort supports our local ecosystems and provides habitat to facilitate the important work of pollinators.  This garden provides educational information to visitors and is utilized by the park staff to explain the importance of native plants and their benefits. \n\n\n\nHere are some suggestions on clothing and what to bring: \n\n\n\n\nWork Clothing: Wear comfortable work clothing appropriate for the weather. Layers are great for adjusting to changing conditions.\n\n\n\nGloves: If you have gardening gloves\, bring them along. They’ll protect your hands while working with plants and soil.\n\n\n\nGardening Tools: If you own any gardening tools\, such as nippers\, shovels\, spades\, pitchforks\, or wheelbarrows\, feel free to bring them.  Buckets and brooms are also useful. These tools can be incredibly helpful for various tasks.\n\n\n\nWater: Stay hydrated! Bring a water bottle to keep yourself refreshed during the work.\n\n\n\nHat:  A hat with a wide brim provides shade for your face\, neck\, and ears\, protecting you from direct sunlight. It helps prevent sunburn and reduces the risk of skin damage caused by UV radiation.  In case of cooler weather\, wear a hat to keep warm.\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Details: \n\n\n\n\nIf the temperature is below 40°F or if it’s raining\, the workday will be canceled. \n\n\n\nFor any specific questions or further information\, you can reach out to Cindy Crump at cindyleecrump@gmail.com or Vicki Brooks at vicki.brooks@icloud.com\n\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\n\nLake Mineral Wells State Park\, 100 Park Road 71\, Mineral Wells\, Texas.\n\n\n\nBefore entering the park gates\, take a left into the administration building parking lot.\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Point: \n\n\n\n\nMeet at the garden located near the administration building entrance (before paying at the gate).\n\n\n\n\nLet’s come together and contribute to the beauty and health of our local environment! 🌿🌸 \n\n\n\nVolunteer hours count towards Texas Master Naturalist and Texas Master Gardeners.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lake-mineral-wells-state-park-pollinator-garden-work-day-volunteer-opportunity-cross-timbers-chapter-mineral-wells-saturday-2-21-2026-at-10-a-m/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162734
CREATED:20260208T191020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T190114Z
UID:10005956-1771527600-1771531200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Pines & Prairies Chapter Meeting - Virtual Only
DESCRIPTION:ZOOM Only
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/pines-and-prairies-chapter-meeting-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162734
CREATED:20260113T000306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T213126Z
UID:10005929-1771527600-1771531200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Ancient Dune Swales: An Ode to the Coastal HeritagePreserve - February 19
DESCRIPTION:Often overlooked\, the native plants of our Gulf Coast play a major role in habitat restoration while quite literally holding all of us along the coast together. This presentation will dive into the science behind a diverse set of plants native to the Gulf Coast and zoom in specifically on those that inhabit Galveston Island’s ancient dune swale complex. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker \n\n\n\nLyndsey Ware is an eighth generation Texan with deep roots sunk into the Gulf Coast mud from South Texas to New Orleans\, Ware has been talking to and falling in love with plants all her life. While on a brief hiatus away from her native habitat\, she went back to school and earned a Plant and Soil Science (w/conservation and agricultural horticultural focus) degree from the University of Massachusetts. She has worked the land from an early age\, managed greenhouses\, farms\, and labs\, conducted research as a member of the UMass Extension team\, and often acted as a liaison between growers and academia\, agriculturists and conservationists. While away\, her longing for the Texas and Louisiana ecologies she calls home grew. Upon return to the Lone Star State\, Ware managed Green Star Wetland Plant Farm where she learned more about her beloved hydrophytes that helped her dad navigate duck marshes that he dragged her to as a girl. She then became the Conservation Horticulturist at Houston Botanic Garden before landing her ‘dream job’ stewarding 1\,039 acres of wetlands and prairies\, working with a plethora of unique plants at Artist Boat’s Coastal Heritage Preserve. \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-february-19/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162734
CREATED:20260210T175155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T175156Z
UID:10006400-1771502400-1771506000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Chapter Leader Forum: Membership Tips
DESCRIPTION:February’s Chapter Leader Forum will discuss manydifferent facets of Membership – \n\n\n\n\nNeon tutorial on pulling membership reports\n\n\n\nHow to welcome new members and leaders\n\n\n\nMembership Contest (running 1/1 – 3/31)\n\n\n\nStrategies for increasing and retaining membership\n\n\n\nOpen discussion of Chapter Leaders’ current strategies\n\n\n\n\nPresenters:Craig Coulter – NPSOT State Membership CoordinatorHaeley Giambalvo – NPSOT State VP CommunicationsMeade LeBlanc – NPSOT State VP Chapter Liaison \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, February 19\, 2026 (Third Thursday) 12 – 1 pm \n\n\n\nZoom Registration Link:https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/mD8oaov1Sb6P0RJcE5Ce2w \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-membership-tips/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162734
CREATED:20250622T183121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T183122Z
UID:10005306-1771491600-1771500600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Boerne City Campus Natural Area (BCCNA) Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join us for BCCNA workdays! \n\n\n\nThe BCCNA project involves the restoration and enhancement of the Boerne City Campus Natural Area (BCCNA). The BCCNA is comprised of 13-acres on either side of the Old No. 9 Trail\, behind the library. We are working towards restoring this area to a native pollinator habitat\, creating a wildlife corridor and haven within the city. \n\n\n\nBCCNA Workdays take place on the first and third Thursdays of each month. \n\n\n\nOur meeting place will be in the Boerne Patrick Heath Public Library parking lot near the windmill. If you don’t see us at the windmill\, walk out behind the library across the creek as we’ve likely already started!  \n\n\n\nEach volunteer will be required to fill out the City of Boerne’s liability waiver the first time he or she volunteers. \n\n\n\nContact Jeff Schwarz at jeffschwarz27@gmail.com for more info.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/boerne-city-campus-natural-area-bccna-workday-4/2026-02-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162734
CREATED:20260202T160126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T160128Z
UID:10006305-1771412400-1771419600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Garden Maintenance Workday at Native Plant Demonstration Garden at Rainbow Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Join volunteers from the San Antonio Chapter for a winter cleanup of the Native Plant Demonstration Garden at Rainbow Gardens. Our maintenance of this garden keeps it healthy and happy\, and encourages shoppers to choose natives over non-natives! \n\n\n\nBring your gloves and pruning shears. No experience necessary! It’s a great opportunity for those new to pruning to  learn from other volunteers! \n\n\n\nAs always\, thank you for volunteering.  We can’t do these events without you!
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/garden-maintenance-workday-at-native-plant-demonstration-garden-at-rainbow-gardens/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162734
CREATED:20251223T221431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T221432Z
UID:10006010-1771401600-1771434000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Elm Creek: Monthly Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly chapter meeting! We meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month.  \n\n\n\nMore details are coming soon.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-8/2026-02-18/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162734
CREATED:20250816T042536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T043340Z
UID:10005533-1771401600-1771434000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly chapter meeting! We meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month.  \n\n\n\nMore details are coming soon.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-7/2026-02-18/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162734
CREATED:20251211T183008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T170634Z
UID:10005970-1771351200-1771356600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) Executive Committee meetings occur monthly.  \n\n\n\nAll members are welcome. Please formally submit your interest to attend as a guest or to be added to the agenda one week prior to executive-director@npsot.org. Guest will need to submit prior notice to each meeting they wish to attend\, to receive the relevant meeting info. Please be prepared to follow the Visitor’s Executive Meeting Protocol.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-12/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162734
CREATED:20260204T161819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T161820Z
UID:10005463-1771351200-1771354800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Victoria Raven with the Esperanza Winery will be speaking on native grapes. \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Tye Preston Memorial Library\, 16311 S. Access Road\, Canyon Lake\, Texas 78133.  All presentations are available via Zoom and are recorded for our Youtube channel.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lindheimer-chapter-monthly-meeting-11/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162734
CREATED:20240119T165046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T165226Z
UID:10002635-1771264800-1771272000@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/2026-02-16/
LOCATION:Tyrell Park\, 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, Texas\, 77705
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162734
CREATED:20260202T004136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T004137Z
UID:10006304-1771063200-1771070400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Palo Pinto Mountains State Park Native Plant Bed Spruce-up\, Volunteer Opportunity\, Cross Timbers Chapter\, Weatherford\, Saturday\, 02/14/2026 at 10 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:Spruce Up Days\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery 2nd Saturday we are planning to meet at the PPMSP Headquarters to spruce up the plant beds. This will be the first meet up and so I am asking for sign-up. The plan is for us to spread mulch\, and some weeding since the beds are new. \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. If there are questions please feel free to contact Cheyna Kaspar. \n\n\n\nSIGN UP HERE \n\n\n\nNext Date: Saturday\, February 14th \n\n\n\nTime: 10am – 12 pm \n\n\n\nAddress: 100 Park Road #77\, Strawn\, TX 76475 \n\n\n\nContact Cheyna Kaspar with questions: cnpsot.vp@gmail.com
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/palo-pinto-mountains-state-park-native-plant-bed-spruce-up-volunteer-opportunity-cross-timbers-chapter-weatherford-saturday-02-14-2026-at-10-a-m/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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