Clymer Meadow Preserve Field Trip (Reservations Required)
2025-10-11 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
Location: Celeste, TX Registration Required. For more information click HERE.

Plant Sale!
2025-10-11 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
NB NPSOT Plant Sale at the Headwaters at the Comal. You can see the plant list in the Resources Section.

333 E Klingemann St, New Braunfels, TX 78130

Second Saturday Workday at Cibolo Nature Center Demonstration Gardens
2025-10-11 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Bring your favorite garden tools, gloves, sun and insect protection, and water to drink.

Learn 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!

Also, note that this “Second Saturday Workday” is approved as a Master Naturalist Volunteer Activity.

We maintain two demonstration gardens at the Cibolo Nature Center.

The 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.

The 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.

Join the fun loving group that helps the CNC and NPSOT demonstrate the use of native plants in gardens!

For more information contact Veronica Hawk at veronica.hawk@gmail.com.

Invasive Plant Pull at Lick Creek Park
2025-10-11 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us at Lick Creek Park from 9 a.m.-noon to remove invasive plants, helping preserve the park’s unique ecosystems and demonstration gardens.

Invasive Plant Pull

Williamson County Chapter Fall 2025 Native Plant Sale
2025-10-11 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
See all the details, including plants we plan to have available, on our page => NPSOT-Wilco’s Fall 2025 Native Plant Sale

Location: Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, 3005 County Road 175, Leander, TX 78641, in the pavilions (Boulder East and Boulder West) near the Quarry Splash Pad.

Sale hours are from 11:00 AM – 2 PM or until we run out of plants.

H-E-B Fall Native Plant Celebration
2025-10-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-12 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Join us in celebrating Texas Native Plant Week with HEB and Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation as part of the H-E-B Pollinators for Texas Program!

We will be at the H-E-B store located at 18611 Eastfield Dr (El Dorado at I45) on October 11 from 11 am to 3 pm and October 12 from noon to 4 pm.

We will help you pick out the best native plant for your garden, landscaping, or containers! Free bookmarks and Pocket Prairie seed packets available while supplies last.

H-E-B outreach table
2025-10-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-12 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
We still need volunteers! Pines and Prairies chapter members please check sign-up genius for locations: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4FA4AB2DAAFDC34-58631020-hebnative#/

HEB Native Plant Outreach
2025-10-12 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Chicago)
LOCATION: TBD

Please save the date! NPSOT and HEB have again partnered to release native plants this fall, and the San Antonio chapter will be staffing information tables at two San Antonio HEBs on Saturday. We do not yet know which stores will be selected by HEB, but once we know, we will be sending out a recruitment email with a SignUp Genius link. So if you would like to work a shift on one of these dates, please save the date on your calendar.

Organizer: npsotsavolunteers@gmail.com

HEB
2025-10-12 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Little Elm

Fall Plant Sale, North Central Chapter
2025-10-12 12:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)
Grand Pavilion at Veterans Park

8901 Clifford St., White Settlement, Texas

Native Plant Week Proclamation Reading at the New Braunfels City Counsel Meeting
2025-10-13 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Chapter support shows the city counsel that there are many citizens that believe in native plants. Come join us! https://www.newbraunfels.gov/298/City-Council

Butterfly Gardening for Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast – Hybrid Clear Lake Chapter Meeting
2025-10-13 18:15 (America/New_York)
6:15 Doors Open – UHCL Bayou Building, Forest Room (1430)6:40 Zoom Opens6:45 Business Meeting7:00 Guest Speaker

Join us for an evening of delicious pizza, exciting door prizes, and the chance to connect with others while learning something new! Bring your own beverage.

Along with many species of wildlife in our country, populations of Texas Gulf Coast butterflies are increasingly threatened by habitat loss and other factors. In this presentation, we will learn what butterflies need to survive and complete their life cycle, as well as ways we can help them in our own yards by planting natives. Join us for an inspiring and illuminating journey into the magical lives of one of nature’s most wondrous creatures, the butterfly.

About the Speaker

Elizabeth White Olsen is a landscape designer in Houston. She is the co-founder of GO Native Landscaping for Birds and Butterflies, along with her husband, birder Glenn Olsen. She has published a book of poetry, and her book on butterfly gardening opens for pre-sales in October 2025. Find her at elizabethwhiteolsen.com.

In-person – Parking Pass Required

Clear Lake Chapter Members: If you have a pass, don’t forget it – you will not get another one if you picked one up previously. If you need your new pass, arrive early enough to pick one up in the meeting room and place it in your car.

Visitors: Non-members may purchase a pass for $5, or “rent” one — if returned at the end of the meeting, the $5 will be returned. Temporary parking permits may also be purchased at the kiosk in front of the Recreation Center or via T2 Mobile Pay.

DO NOT park in faculty/staff parking (enforced 24/7).

Map and Directions – The meeting will be held at UH-Clear Lake in the Forest Room (1430).

University of Houston-Clear Lake2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston, TX 77058

Online – Zoom

Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

This 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.

Hosted by the Environmental Institute of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake.

Pines and Prairies NLCP Committee Meeting
2025-10-13 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Dear NLCP Committee Members,

This 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:

https://npsot-org.zoom.us/j/87628189964?pwd=[REDACTED]

We’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.

See you Monday!

—

Jay Gowen, NLCP Chair, Pines and Prairies Chapter, 832-513-5785 (cell)

Habitat Workday @ EIH
2025-10-14 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
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.

No experience necessary—we’ll show you what goes and what stays

Bring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)

Don’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle, hat, and sunscreen!

Volunteers must be 18 or older to participate in EIH’s workdays unless prior arrangements have been made.

We 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.

LocationEnvironmental Institute of Houston (Click link for Google Map)University of Houston-Clear LakeNorth Office Annex (NOA) 1 Building2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston, TX 77058

Lindheimer Chapter Board Meeting
2025-10-14 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
The members of the Board meet the second Tuesday of each month at the Tye Preston Memorial Library in the Founder’s Room.

Chapter Meeting--Collecting and Sorting Native Seeds
2025-10-14 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
China Rubiano and Susan Longacre will discuss collecting and sorting native seeds for the Kerrville area at Riverside Nature Center, 150 Francisco Lemos Street, Kerrville, TX

NPSOT Website Committee
2025-10-14 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Open to any members who help manage content on their chapter or committee website.No registration required.

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 897 7771 6314Passcode: [REDACTED]

“The By-Products of Honey Bees” Guadalupe Chapter meeting
2025-10-14 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
at St. John Lutheran Church, FM 465, Marion, Texas. Speaker is Thien Gretchen, from the Gretchen Bee Farm

Monthly Chapter Meeting
2025-10-15 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for our monthly chapter meeting! We meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month.

More details are coming soon.

October Book Club
2025-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
This month we are discussing Remarkable Plants of Texas by Matt Warnock Turner at the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library.

Week Proclamation Reading at the Comal County Commissioners Meeting
2025-10-16 08:30 - 09:00 (America/Chicago)
100 Main Plaza, New Braunfels. Link to web site here.

Plants of the Prairie Tour
2025-10-16 09:00 (America/New_York)
Plants of the Prairie Tour (two options) – 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Take a deep dive into the remarkable world of prairie plants! Discover the wildflowers, grasses, and hidden botanical gems that form the foundation of our ecosystem. This tour will highlight native species and their importance to wildlife and pollinators.

Charlie Winker (our speaker in September) will be leading the walk at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. The event will be allowed to continue in spite of the current shut down because it is a free event on publicly accessible trails.

Please note: This is not an event organized or sponsored by the Native Plant Society. Participation is entirely on your own.

LocationAttwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge1206 APC NWR Rd.Eagle Lake, TX 77434

Boerne City Campus Natural Area (BCCNA) Workday
2025-10-16 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
Join us for BCCNA workdays!

The 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.

BCCNA Workdays take place on the first and third Thursdays of each month.

Our 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!

Each volunteer will be required to fill out the City of Boerne’s liability waiver the first time he or she volunteers.

Contact Jeff Schwarz at jeffschwarz27@gmail.com for more info.

Pines and Prairies Chapter Meeting
2025-10-16 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Details will be emailed to members

Three years, 75 acres and 100,000 wetland plants: Creating a wetland at John Paul Landing Park in Katy - October 16
2025-10-16 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
The very large John Paul Landing park on the far west side of Harris County is at the epicenter of rapid neighborhood development, and the Harris County Engineering Department planned an expansion of the lake in the park to absorb stormwater runoff. Remarkably, wetlands were designed into the plans from the outset. Mary Carol Edwards’ company Green Star Wetland Plant Farm was subcontracted to source, propagate, and deliver the plants for each of the three phases of lake excavation and planting. She will discuss the results, adventures, and lessons learned along the way, as well as introduce some of the key native species that found a new home in the project.

About the Speaker

Mary Carol founded Green Star Wetland Plant Farm in 2018 to meet a need for native aquatic species for all kinds of projects, from backyard raingardens to large acreage restorations. She previously worked as the stormwater wetland specialist for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Texas Community Watershed Partners, as well as TCWP’s freshwater wetland restoration program, at landscape design and landscape architecture firms, and also in genetics research labs at Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University. Mary Carol is a Houston native, raised on Galveston Bay. She has a BS in Biology and an MA in Architecture from the University of Houston and enjoys bringing both disciplines together to create wonderful natural settings.

Our 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.

The presentation will start at 7:00 pm, but come at 6:45 pm for a meet and greet with snacks.

Houston Arboretum and Nature Center

610 Entrance (preferred)120 W Loop N FwyHouston, TX 77024

Woodway Entrance4501 Woodway DriveHouston, TX 77024

Meetings will also be live-streamed and recorded for later viewing.

Return to Houston Chapter Page

Lake Mineral Wells State Park Pollinator Garden Work Day, Volunteer Opportunity, Cross Timbers Chapter, Mineral Wells, Saturday, 10/18/2025 at 9 a.m.
2025-10-18 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
🌿 Calling All Native Plant Enthusiasts! 🌿 Be a Pollinator Protector! 🐝🌸

Join us for a morning of volunteer magic at Lake Mineral Wells State Park. 🌼✨

You 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.

Here are some suggestions on clothing and what to bring:

Work Clothing: Wear comfortable work clothing appropriate for the weather. Layers are great for adjusting to changing conditions.

Gloves: If you have gardening gloves, bring them along. They’ll protect your hands while working with plants and soil.

Gardening 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.

Water: Stay hydrated! Bring a water bottle to keep yourself refreshed during the work.

Hat: 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.

Additional Details:

If the temperature is below 40°F or if it’s raining, the workday will be canceled.

For 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

Location:

Lake Mineral Wells State Park, 100 Park Road 71, Mineral Wells, Texas.

Before entering the park gates, take a left into the administration building parking lot.

Meeting Point:

Meet at the garden located near the administration building entrance (before paying at the gate).

Let’s come together and contribute to the beauty and health of our local environment! 🌿🌸

Volunteer hours count towards Texas Master Naturalist and Texas Master Gardeners.

Fall Native Plant Sale - Open to the Public
2025-10-18 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Planting season will be here soon! Come check out what our native plant growers have to offer at the Fall Native Plant Sale at the Herff Farm Teaching Barn. Open to the Public.

Take advantage of this opportunity to easily obtain native plants suited for our ecoregion. Along with making your space beautiful, you’ll be providing food and habitat for butterflies, birds and other wildlife. Many native plants even do well in containers!

This fall we have a record number of plants available for sale: 971 plants and 126 different species! Below is a partial list of plants that will be available at the sale. Please note that this is a partial list – there will be even more!

4-Nerve Daisy

Alamo Vine

American Beautyberry – Callicarpa Americana

Anacaucho Orchid

Antelope Horn Milkweed – Asclepias asperula

Bigtooth Maple

Blackeyed Susan – Rudbeckia fulgida “Goldsturm”

Blackfoot Daisy – Melampodium leucanthum

Brazos Penstemon

Bur Oak- Quercus macrocarpa

Cedar Sage

Chili Pequin

Coral Berry

Coral Honeysuckle Lonicera sempervirens

Corona de Cristo Passionflower – Passiflora foetida var gossypifolia

Crucita – Chromolaena odorata

Drummond’s Wild Petunia- Ruellia drummondiana

Evergreen Sumac

Fall Aster Aster oblongifolium

Flame Acanthus – Anisacanthus quadrifidus

Foxglove – Penstemon cobaea

Fragrant Mistflower – Ageratina havaensis

Golden Groundsel- Packera obovata

Goldenball Leadtree – Leucana retusa

Gregg’s Blue Mist Flower – Conoclinium greggii

Gulf Muhly

Heartleaf Hibiscus – Hibiscus martianus

Lindheimer’s Morning Glory – Ipomoea lindheimeri

Lindheimer’s Senna – Senna lindheimeri

Lyre Leaf Sage – Salvia lyrate

Mealy Blue Sage – Salvia farinacea

Mexican Buckeye – Ungnadia speciosa

Mexican Plum – Prunus mexicana

Milkweed Vine

Missouri Violets – Viola missouriensis

Osage Orange / Bois D’arc tree – Maclura pomifera

Pigeonberry – Rivina humilis

Plateau Goldeneye – Viguiera dentata

Prairie Petunia – Ruellia humilis

Purple Coneflower – Echinacea augustifolia

Rock Rose – Pavonia Lasiopetala

Scarlet Sage – Red blooming – Salvia coccinea

Scarlet Sage – White blooming – Salvia coccinea

Skeleton Leaf Goldeneye – Viguiera stenoloba

Snailseed Vine

Sotol – Dasylirion texanum

Texas Betony

Texas Greeneyes – Berlandiera betonicifolia

Texas Milkweed – Asclepias texensis

Texas Red Yucca – Hesperaloe parviflora

Theresa’s Hackberry

Theresa’s Lindhemimer Muhly

Theresa’s Little Bluestem

Theresa’s Switchgrass

Turks Cap – Malvaviscus arboreus v drummondii

Twisted Leaf Yucca – Yucca rupicolo

Virginia Creeper – Parthenocissum quinequefolia

Wafer Ash

Western Ironweed – Vernonia baldwinii

Zexmenia – Wedelia hispida

Join us on Saturday, October 18th! NPSOT members will be on hand to answer your gardening and native plant questions!

Fall Plant Sale
2025-10-18 09:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Click here for more information and to see the list of available plants!

https://www.npsot.org/chapters/pines-and-prairies/pines-and-prairies-plant-sale-list/

2701 Lone Star Parkway, Montgomery TX

Please consider spending part of your day sharing your knowledge of natives and finding a few great plants for yourself! SIGN UP NOW https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4FA4AB2DAAFDC34-58474557-2025
