Prairie Rose Chapter Meeting
2025-10-27 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Somervell County Citizens Center, 209 SW Barnard Street, Glen Rose, Texas, United States
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.

Bastrop County Chapter Meeting
2025-10-27 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Chapter Meeting - The Weston Ranch Odyssey
2025-10-27 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Matt Wagner, Ph. D.

Matt Wagner is the Executive Director of the Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society. He retired from state service after 33 years, as the Deputy Director for the Wildlife Division of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. He also teaches Wildlife Law and Policy at Texas State University, and consults on ranches in Central Texas. Matt’s experience includes habitat restoration, nongame and endangered species policy, and building collaborative relationships with private landowners.

2025-10-27 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
2025-10-28 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-04 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

Clear Lake Chapter Pop-up Plant Sale - October 28
2025-10-28 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Missed our Fall Plant Sale? Come on by Tuesday, October 28, from 9-11 am for a Pop-up Plant Sale at the Environmental Institute of Houston garden on the University of Houston-Clear Lake campus.

Location: UHCL, North Office Annex, 2700 Bay Area Blvd, 77058Enter through UHCL Entrance 3 off Middlebrook Drive and take the first right. Parking is in Student Lot D4 on the left, across from the garden.

Parking: Be sure to sign out a temporary parking permit (ask a volunteer) before shopping!

LocationEnvironmental Institute of Houston (Click link for Google Map)University of Houston-Clear LakeNorth Office Annex (NOA)2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston, TX 77058

October Plant Swap! , Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting (Weatherford) - Tuesday 10/28/2025
2025-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
The Great Plant Swap is coming on October 28, so it is time to dig up and divide plants to bring to the October meeting. The plants should be native to the Cross Timbers region, at least one gallon in size and labeled with the name and growing information. (Go to the state NPSOT Plant Database and print out the PDF sheet for your plant for an easy way to get all the information needed.)

If you don’t have plants to share yet, you may purchase a native plant for the swap. This meeting is a lot of fun, and everyone goes home with a new plant! There is some stealing, some trading and always lots of laughter!

All Cross Timbers meetings are free and open to the public.

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Meeting Details:

6:00pm Chapter Business Meeting

6:30pm Monthly Feature Presentation

This educational event is open to the public.

Location: Mount Pleasant Historical School, 213 Raymond George Way, Weatherford, Texas.

6:00 p.m. Chapter Business Meeting and Update on Native Plant Sale

6:30 p.m. Bat Presentation

What Happened to that Plant? Fredericksburg Chapter meeting Oct 28
2025-10-28 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
It’s time to reflect on what happened in your landscape this year as you head into prime native planting season. Arlon Motsch, an avid native plant gardener, photographer, and water conservationist will share his insights about “what happened to that plant?!” What worked, what didn’t, and then there are the few plants that need more time to tell.

“I’ve done a lot of things wrong and a few things right since moving to the Hill Country. It’s an ongoing journey of finding out what works and what doesn’t. Learning,” he said, “has come from many local sources like NPSOT, friends, friendly neighbors, nature centers, gardening programs, and just hands-on getting it done.”

There will be some useful nuggets of information for just about everyone, from the apartment balcony gardener to those that can’t see the end of their ”yard.”

Misty morning

No Austin Chapter Meeting
2025-10-28 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Lakewood Clubhouse, 7317 Lakewood Dr., Austin, Texas, 78750, United States
No meeting this month due to our Fall Plant Sale.

San Antonio Chapter Meeting October 2025
2025-10-28 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Arrive at 6:30pm to share or find native plants at the Plants x Donation table.

This will be a “hybrid” meeting, attend in-person or online.

In person: The Gathering Center at the Urban Ecology Center at Phil Hardberger Park, 8400 NW Military Hwy

Online: Please register in advance to attend via Zoom.

Presentation by Monika MaecklePlants with Purpose

Can you eat it? Make tea from it? Does it serve wildlife? Does it taste good or provide a health benefit? Is it low maintenance? Does it have a fun story? Does it provide a unique landscape service? Oh, and is it attractive?

These are the questions Monika Maeckle asked of each plant upon assembling my new book Plants with Purpose: Twenty-five Ecosystem Multitaskers. To qualify, the plant had to answer YES to at least three besides attractiveness.

Beauty alone is no longer reason enough to choose a plant that will occupy valuable real estate in your landscape. We owe functional plants–plants that do more than look good–to the ecosystem.

Join us for a presentation/discussion about choosing plants that go beyond beauty and actually give back to the ecosystem. Books available for purchase and author autograph.

If 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.

Note: The Zoom recording will be available within days after the meeting on our YouTube channel.

Q4 State Board Meeting – Nov 1
2025-11-01 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Native Plant Society of Texas State Board MeetingZoom – Virtual Meeting9 – 11:00 am (join Zoom meeting as early as 08:30 pm)

This event is free and all Society members are welcome! Voting members include chapter presidents (or their representatives), state-level executive officers and state standing committee chairs.

Register to attend the meeting: Registration link coming soon!

Bioblitz at Chandor Nature Trail, Educational Opportunity, Cross Timbers Chapter, Chandor Gardens, Weatherford TX, Saturday, 11/1/2025 at 9 a.m.
2025-11-01 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Save the Date! Saturday, November 1st, 2025.

From 9 am – 12 pm. Join Jeff Quayle and NPSOT at the Chandor Nature Trail for a fall Bioblitz. If you are interested in attending please register so that we can get a head count for the event.

Additional Details:

Location: Chandor Nature Trail: 711 W. Lee Ave., Weatherford, TX.

Registration:

https://texasprairie.org/event/fw-bioblitz-chandor-gardens-nov2025/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNT0rJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFGSks0anYxQXA1cjFkUE1uAR4-7NSAwUc9UPdgCv5nbxbqoPTslHsMIC8yAUrk1YdDD-0K0lHo7L8lUZ_dyw_aem_wJ1xEktHDXamvJveESc2ng

Rescheduled: Austin Chapter Native Plant Sale
2025-11-02 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Due to severe storms forecasted during our original plant sale date (October 25), the plant sale has been rescheduled to be Sunday, November 2 from 10am to 2pm.

The Austin Chapter’s Fall Native Plant Sale will be held at the Dowell Ranch Preserve, part of the Native Prairie Association of Texas, 301 Farm to Market 1626, Manchaca, TX 78652

We focus on selling plants native to the ecoregions here in Austin. They are great choices for your yard, patio, or other habitat. These plants support local and migrating wildlife, and require less water that many non-natives.

It is quite a joy to see your space full of native bees, butterflies and birds thanks to native plants. Add your native gardens and other native habitats to the Homegrown National Park map and help represent NPSOT Austin and Texas going native!

You are welcome to bring nursery pots in good condition from 4″ to 10 gallon and trays for our NPSOT members to use to grow plants for our fall sale.

Plants will be arranged by plant form category (trees, shrub, grasses, etc) and within the category in alphabetical order by scientific name. So order your shopping lists accordingly! Our plant sale page has the list of plants that should be available and the first list with photos is arranged similarly to the plant categories we will use at the sale.

We are so grateful to the Native Prairies Association of Texas for allowing us to hold the sale at Dowell Ranch.

Clear Lake Chapter Board Meeting
2025-11-03 18:30 (America/Chicago)
Our Chapter Board, which includes officers and committee chairs, meets the first Monday of each month to discuss chapter business and plan future events.

Chapter board meetings are open to the public. Request Zoom meeting information at clear-lake-chapter@npsot.org.

Clear Lake Chapter Pop-up Plant Sale - November 4
2025-11-04 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Missed our Fall Plant Sale? Come on by Tuesday, November 4, from 9-11 am for a Pop-up Plant Sale at the Environmental Institute of Houston garden on the University of Houston-Clear Lake campus.

Location: UHCL, North Office Annex, 2700 Bay Area Blvd, 77058Enter through UHCL Entrance 3 off Middlebrook Drive and take the first right. Parking is in Student Lot D4 on the left, across from the garden.

Parking: Lot D4 – Student spaces only. Be sure to sign out a temporary parking permit (ask a volunteer) before shopping!

LocationEnvironmental Institute of Houston (Click link for Google Map)University of Houston-Clear LakeNorth Office Annex (NOA)2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston, TX 77058

Boerne NPSOT Chapter Meeting, Hunke Hall, 33 Herff Farm Road, 6:00-8:00
2025-11-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Speaker: John W. Zeitler, Science & Operations Officer Austin-San Antonio Weather Forecast Office

Topic: Weather and Climate

Jon W. Zeitler is retired from the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio Forecast Office in New Braunfels, Texas, where he served as the Science and Operations Officer. He previously served in National Weather Service forecaster positions at Houston/Galveston, Texas; Rapid City, South Dakota; and College Station, Texas.

Before joining the National Weather Service, Jon was a climatologist at the Southeast Regional Climate Center in Columbia, South Carolina, and at the Texas State Climatologist’s Office at Texas A&M University.

Jon holds a Bachelor of Science degree in meteorology from Iowa State University, and a Master of Science degree in meteorology from Texas A&M University.

His professional interests are: decision support, safety and preparedness, and severe local storms. He has authored a number of papers on those and other topics.

Jon is a member of the National Weather Association and American Meteorological Society, and he has served on committees, boards, and as journal article editor and reviewer.

Join us for our monthly chapter meetings. You do not need to be a member to attend. We meet the first Tuesday of each month.

Our meetings start with a social time at 6:00pm. Announcements will begin at 6:45pm, followed by the presentation. For the social time, please bring any snacks/appetizers/desserts that you would like to share.

Meeting Location: Hunke Hall, 33 Herff Farm Road, Boerne

Collin County November Meeting - Native Texas Plant Show & Tell
2025-11-04 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Our annual Native Texas Plant Show & Tell program will be on Tuesday, November 4. Members and other attendees are encouraged to show pictures and tell about their favorite native Texas plants, such as:

Your favorite native plant(s) in your landscape and their stories.

Reminiscing about a stunning native wildflower(s) you photographed on a hike.

Why you find a particular native species so fascinating.

Your interest in a natural area teeming with native Texas plants.

We’re Looking for Show & Tellers!

This is your chance to share your photos and stories. Everyone is invited to present. Presentations can be done in-person or remotely via Zoom.

What to Share: Pictures of your favorite native Texas plants from your home, a park, or any natural area.

Time: Presentations have no minimum length, but are limited to a 10-minute maximum.

Requirement: Just one! Your presentation must be about native Texas plants.

Sign-Up Limit: We have space for a maximum of 10 presenters, so sign up early!

Submission Guidelines:

Accepted Formats: PowerPoint, Google Slides, or PDF. (Please convert Apple Keynote files).

Important Photo Note: Please do not send individual photo files. To ensure your photos are presented in the correct order, please compile them into a single file. An easy way to do this is using the “Print to PDF” function on your computer.

Deadline to Submit: Saturday, November 1

Email To: collincountynpsot@gmail.com

Attendance Options

Our meetings are open to the public. This is a hybrid meeting held at the Heard Museum in McKinney and virtually via Zoom.

Location (in-person): Laughlin Hall at the Heard Museum. Please enter through the south doors of the building.

Zoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/yn85nbzd – Passcode: [REDACTED] Meeting ID: 885 5459 6572

Doors and Zoom Open: 6:30 PM (for setup and connection testing)

Meeting Begins: 7:00 PM, with a brief update from Chapter President Rodney Thomas, followed by the “Show and Tellers”.

We look forward to seeing you at our program!

NPSOT-Houston Board Meeting
2025-11-04 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
The Houston chapter is always looking for dedicated volunteers who are passionate about the native plant mission in their city. Join our team to participate in important habitat, outreach, and planning efforts the support our mission. Anyone is welcome to attend our board meetings on zoom. We would love to have you join one of our committees and start the fun and rewarding work that goes into our various projects.

We use Slack to organize and communicate. Please email us at nphouston1@gmail.com for the slack link.

Meeting ID: 845 237 64852Passcode: [REDACTED]

Return to Houston Chapter Page

Nov. 5 Lakes & Pines Chapter Meeting - "Trees, Bushes and Plants with Native Habitat in Texas" with Ed Donelly, Sorelle Farms
2025-11-05 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)

November 6, 2025 Join Us for a special video and discussion meeting: Butterflies, Moths and their Host Plants
2025-11-06 07:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
November 6th -6 PM Meet and Greet, 6:30-7:30 PM video and discussion at Gary Halter Nature Center at Lick Creek Park- “Native Host Plants for Texas Butterflies and Moths”. Plus how to use the native plant database.

Video presentation Native host plants for butterflies and moths

Boerne City Campus Natural Area (BCCNA) Workday
2025-11-06 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.

Workdays at the Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country Demonstration Garden
2025-11-06 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
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 4831 FM 2673, Canyon Lake, TX. Contact Mickey Riviere, mr0752@gvtc.com, for details.

What to Expect:

Hands-On Learning: Gain practical experience in planting, pruning, and maintaining a variety of native plants.

Expert Guidance: Our knowledgeable gardeners will be on hand to share tips and answer your gardening questions.

Community Spirit: Meet fellow garden lovers, share stories, and enjoy the camaraderie of working together.

What to Bring:

Comfortable clothing and gardening gloves

A hat, sunscreen, and water

Your boundless enthusiasm and love for gardening!

Whether 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.

Nature Journaling
2025-11-06 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Join Nancy Huffman and friends at Riverside Nature Center on the backporch for an afternoon of nature exploration, drawing, photography and journaling. No experience or artistic talent necessary!

Kim Conrow - Native Gardening Journey
2025-11-06 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
THE STORY OF OUR 28-YEAR JOURNEY

Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Iris & Orchid Room

3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas 76107

6:30 Socializing and snacks

7:00 Business meeting and announcements

The presentation will follow our business meeting.

This meeting is hybrid; in person with a virtual Zoom option.

Advance registration is required to receive the Zoom link: Zoom Registration
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Pines and Prairies Board Meeting
2025-11-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Details will be emailed to members.

NLCP Class, Level 3
2025-11-08 08:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
https://nativeplantsocietyoftexas.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/nativeplantsocietyoftexas/event.jsp?event=2697&

Summary

Learn about how to install and maintain your native plant landscape! NLCP is a state-wide program, but classes focus on the characteristics and plants in the region in which they are taught. This class is presented by the Pines & Prairies chapter and is specific to the Montgomery, Grimes and Walker County areas.

Description

In-Person at the Mercer Botanic Gardens, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble, TX 77358 Online Test: After completing the class and plant walk, you will be sent a link to the online test which you will have 3 days to complete.

Class OutlineLevel 3: Installation and Maintenance of Native Landscapes

Recognize differences between native and non-native landscapes.

Become familiar with how to install the different types of native plants into a landscape, including plant choice, purchase, placement, spacing; soil choice; bed and soil preparation; planting seeds and plants; mulching.

Understand maintenance requirements and techniques, and create maintenance schedules for the different types of native plants.

Become familiar with 45 native Texas plants recommended for your landscape and 5 plants to avoid.

Note: You must complete NLCP Level 1 before taking this class.

Instructors

Jay GowenGail McConnellPatti ThompsonDoug Boyd

Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP)The Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP) is a four-level certification program that teaches the value of including and preserving native plants in landscapes. Classes focus on the characteristics and plants of the region in which they are taught. Please register for classes in the region where you wish to landscape. Check it out!

QuestionsRegistration: Linda Foss, NLCP Coordinator linda.foss@npsot.org or (830) 218-7211.Class & Location Specific: Jay Gowen, pnpnlcp@gmail.com, (832) 513-5785 (cell)

Registration Process

You must log in to register at the Member Price. If you are a member, have taken a class, or attended an event in the past, an account has already been created for you. You may need to create a login for that account if you have not done so. Create a login by filling in the email address used to complete your prior registrations and clicking “Recover Account.” Account records are secure and will not be shared.

Non-Members and first-time registrants can click the X to close the login popup window and complete the form below.

NPSOT registration confirmation email – check junk mail1 week prior to class – reminder email3 days prior to class – an email with class materials and Zoom links1 day prior and day-of class – final reminder emails

Class Prices and NPSOT Member Discounts

Level 1: $45 for allLevels 2, 3, 4 and Native Landscapes for Birds:$50 – Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) members$65 – Non-members. Become a NPSOT member

Second Saturday Workday at Cibolo Nature Center Demonstration Gardens
2025-11-08 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.

Inaugural ForestFest at Jesse Jones
2025-11-08 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
1 shift – Volunteer

Garden Installation at the Alazan-Apache Courts
2025-11-10 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
NPSOT member Shannon Jackson is leading the effort to install a shade garden at the Alazan-Apache Community Center to beautify the grounds and inspire nearby residents. Shannon has scheduled three workdays: Monday, Nov. 10, Thursday, Nov. 13, and Monday, Nov. 17 from 9 am to 1 pm each day. If you cannot stay the whole 4 hours, come for as long as you can. Just make a note of this under “my comment” when you sign up.

We will be installing bed edging and doing other prep work on Day 1. You will be glad to know that this is a shady spot with two mature live oaks, so there is primarily bare ground, and only a small amount of dormant or dead grass to remove around the edges. The few existing plants next to the building will remain. The bed edging will only need to be installed on one side as the rest of the bed is edged by concrete sidewalks and pads. If all goes as planned, on days 2 and 3 we will be planting around 100 four-inch pots and 30 one-gallon pots.

If your schedule allows, please consider signing up to help one or more days. You can sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A45AAAB2BA3FAC43-59959685-nov2025

The Alazan-Apache Courts Community Center is located at 1011 S. Brazos Street. We will be at the back of the building.

As always, we can’t do these projects without you, our faithful volunteers!

Pam Peck, Volunteer CoordinatorNPSOT – San Antonio Chapter
