Just Enough Latin To Go Plant Shopping with Carol Clark - Austin Chapter Meeting
2025-11-18 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Lakewood Clubhouse, 7317 Lakewood Dr., Austin, Texas, 78750, United States
Our next Austin Chapter meeting will be tomorrow, Tuesday, November 18 at 7PM (with social time at 6:30PM).

Location: Lakewood Clubhouse at 7317 Lakewood Dr, Austin, TX 78750.The meeting will have a Zoom hybrid option as well. See below for registration link.Carol Clark will be presenting “Just Enough Latin To Go Plant Shopping.”

The scientific names of plants might seem like a giant pain to learn, but they carry more useful information than you might think. Learning just a few common roots for form, size, color, origins, shape and habitat can help you decipher those names and choose the right plant for the right place, save you time and money, and lead to a whole new avenue of enjoyment in your gardening life. We’ll keep it fun and simple, so don’t let your fear of Latin keep you away. (Reference handouts included.)Carol Clark is an amateur botany enthusiast, a Monarch Watch Conservation Specialist, a Texas Master Naturalist, and longtime member of the Native Plant Society of Texas. She and her husband own and operate Clark Haven, a wildlife preserve and custom wildflower seed business in Cooke County. She has been messing about with plants ever since she can remember. Her favorite things to do are leading discovery walks in local natural areas, and finding and photographing interesting plants.You are welcome to bring seeds to swap and optionally a dish or beverage to share!

If you are joining us on Zoom, please register before the meeting to get the link sent to you.

Executive Committee Meeting – Nov 18
2025-11-18 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) Executive Committee meetings occur monthly and any member may attend. Contact the Executive Director prior to the meeting at state@npsot.org for Zoom and applicable document links. Please be prepared to follow the Visitor’s Executive Meeting Protocol.

Monthly Chapter Meeting
2025-11-19 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.

Boerne City Campus Natural Area (BCCNA) Workday
2025-11-20 09:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-04 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.

Chapter Leader Forum
2025-11-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Chapter Leader Forums provide a place for discussion and questions regarding NPSOT state and chapter issues. Let’s share ideas and support one another in growing the organization and supporting the mission!

Topic, event information, and registration link will be posted when available.

Annual Native Plant/Seed Swap and Potluck - November 20
2025-11-20 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Before you start all of your Thanksgiving festivities, join us for one of favorite annual events! If you have native plants, you likely have some new seedlings that have popped up, clumps that need to be divided, and seed heads to collect. Gather them up and trade them for some new species! This is always a fun event. What’s better than free plants, right?

Please only bring specimens that are locally native to Harris County or the Gulf Coast ecoregion and label them if you can. You can also bring other useful plant-related materials you don’t need any more like books or tools.

This is a great opportunity to network with your fellow NPSOT-H members, meet the board, and enjoy time with other native plant enthusiasts. We hope you can join us! We will be providing Star Pizza; please bring your favorite sharable dish for the meal if you are able.

Note that we are starting earlier to allow extra time for the dinner. If you don’t have plants or food to share, please come anyway!

Here is a rough outline of our schedule for the evening.

6:00 pm – Set-up plants and seeds/social time

6:30 pm – Potluck dinner

7:00 pm – Announcements

7:15 pm – Election

7:20 pm – Plant talks

8:00-8:30 pm – Plant & seed swap

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.

Houston Arboretum and Nature Center

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

Woodway Entrance4501 Woodway DriveHouston, TX 77024

Our next live-streamed meeting will be in January.

Return to Houston Chapter Page

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

Fall Garden Sharing

Lake Creek Demo / Pollinator Garden Work Day
2025-11-21 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
contact gail.mcconnell315@gmail.com

Chandor Nature Trail "Spruce Up", Volunteer Opportunity, Cross Timbers Chapter, Weatherford, Saturday, 11/22/2025 at 9 a.m.
2025-11-22 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Spruce Up Days

Please join us for the Chandor Nature Trail “Spruce Up” volunteer day from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 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!

If you can’t do manual labor be an education liason – community service volunteers need guidance to introduce them to the nature trail’s needs and to help identify plants. You can play an important role helping educate and supervising the volunteers. We will hold the August workday Saturday, November 22nd from 9:00 – 11:00.

NO WORKDAY IN DECEMBER.

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

About the Nature Trail

Chandor 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.

Seed Swap
2025-11-22 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)
Our chapter is planning its first-ever community seed swap on November 22 from 1 pm to 2:30 pm at the Headwaters at the Comal pavilion. This free event is open to the community and to chapter members. Members may participate as seed swappers AND as volunteers. Please check the details at the Facebook page event. Register here. The volunteer sign up is here. For people planning to attend this seed swap, there will be a limited supply of free ten-packs of empty seed envelopes and labels at the October chapter meeting, first come, first serve, one pack per person!A short educational program intriguingly titled: “Cure for the Hard-to-Find Native Plant Blues” will be given by chapter member and seed expert Minnette Marr at the beginning of the seed swap. Learn more about Minnette in Chapter News segment below.

Chapter Meeting - The Texas Native Plant Primer
2025-11-24 17:45 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Author Andrea DeLong-Amaya. If you bring a copy of the book, you can have it signed.

For over three decades, Andrea DeLong-Amaya has been living her life’s mission to honor the natural world through presenting and teaching classes about the horticulture, ecology, and importance of native plants in planned landscapes. She has contributed numerous gardening articles to publications such as Taunton’s Fine Gardening, Rodale’s Organic Gardening, American Public Gardens Association’s Public Garden, Neil Sperry’s Gardens and e-Gardens, Texas Gardener and Wildflower (the Center’s member magazine). Her regionally best-selling book, the Texas Native Plant Primer (Timber Press), was released in March of 2025.

The meeting is at the Headwaters of the Comal 333 E. Klingmann St.

Prairie Rose Chapter Meeting
2025-11-24 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
2025-11-24 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.

2025-11-24 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
2025-11-25 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-02 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

November Potluck , Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting (Weatherford) - Tuesday 11/25/2025
2025-11-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for our annual holiday potluck full of good food, friends, and a celebration of Native plants and all our chapter has accomplished in 2025!

There will be brisket and pulled pork and a variety of side dishes and desserts from out members. Bring something tasty to share!

We will also be voting on our board and new officers for 2026.

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

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Meeting Details:

6:00pm Chapter Business Meeting

6:30pm Potluck

Location: Harberger Hill Community Center, 701 Narrow St, Weatherford, TX 76086-2549, United States

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

6:30 p.m. Bat Presentation

Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture Demonstration Garden Workday
2025-11-27 10:00 - 11:30 (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. 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.

What to Expect:

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

Expert Guidance: Our knowledgeable garden coordinators 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, water, pest repellent, and sunscreen

Your enthusiasm and love for gardening!

Common gardening tools, such as pruners, weeders, and the like. Whatever you use in your garden, as tools will not be provided.

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.

Clear Lake Chapter Board Meeting
2025-12-01 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.

Boerne NPSOT Holiday Potluck Dinner, Hunke Hall, 33 Herff Farm Road, 6:00-8:00
2025-12-02 06:30 - 08:30 (America/Chicago)
Join us in celebrating the holiday season with our traditional December Potluck Supper on Tuesday, Dec 2 at 6 pm, at the Hunke Gathering Hall at Herff Farm.

The Board will provide the main meat dish. Please bring a side-dish or dessert to share with the group. As always, the evening is BYOB with water, tea and a non-alcoholic beverage provided.

Volunteers are needed to come early and/or stay late to help with set-up and clean-up.

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

Collin County Chapter - No December Meeting
2025-12-02 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
No December Chapter Meeting – Happy Holidays. Our next meeting will be on February 3, 2026.

Chapter Holiday Social
2025-12-02 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
At the Forke Store at Historic Old Town.

Link to sign up Genius for holiday pot luck and party set up: click here.

Annual Holiday Party - North Central Chapter
2025-12-02 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
This month will be In person only. No Zoom option is available.

Games and prizes

Fort Worth Botanic Gardens in the Oak Hall

3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas 76107

NPSOT-Houston Board Meeting
2025-12-02 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

Dec. 3 Lakes & Pines Chapter Meeting - Short Meeting/Elections followed by Holiday Social
2025-12-03 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)

Workdays at the Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country Demonstration Garden
2025-12-04 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.

Seed Party! Got Seeds? Want Seeds? December 6th 12:30-2:30 pm
2025-12-06 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Chicago)
This is your chance to take away or give away native plant seeds for your gardens and chat with like-minded folks. Got questions? We’ll do our best to answer them!

Seed Party!

Special State Board Meeting
2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Special State Board Meeting for consideration of a motion by the Executive Committee to pause the Fall Symposium in 2026. All members welcome.

Zoom – Virtual MeetingSaturday, December 6, 2025, 10:00am

Voting members include chapter presidents (or their representatives), state-level executive officers and state standing committee chairs.

Chapter Presidents may want to confer with their membership in preparation for this important vote. If you are unable to attend, appoint a representative to be your proxy and provide the name of your substitute voting representative by Friday, December 5th to state@npsot.org

You must be a Native Plant Society of Texas member to register. Register to attend the meeting anytime up to and during the meeting. Register for the event in the member portal under “Register for a class or event.”

Clear Lake Chapter Holiday Potluck & Gift Exchange
2025-12-08 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
The Clear Lake Chapter’s annual Holiday Potluck will be held in the Forest Room of the Bayou Building on the UHCL campus. The party will include a garden gift exchange (unwrapped), a native plant bingo and a delicious potluck supper, annual awards, and lots more!

Potluck

You may bring your own meal if you would rather not participate in the potluck dishes. Everyone will need to bring their own cup or glass, plate, and silverware. Iced tea and water will be available.

To avoid everyone bringing a delicious desert, it is suggested that if your last name begins with:

A – D: bring a Main DishE – J: bring a DessertK – P: bring an AppetizerQ – Z: bring a Salad

Gift Exchange

Please bring an unwrapped native plant or gardening related gift to participate in the gift exchange. What to bring? What garden gifts are on your own Christmas list? Maybe a special book, gloves, an interesting tool, something from the garden or even some of your own art or craft work.

Native Plants to Swap or Seeds for Outreach

Bring your extra plants or seeds to share.

Bingo & Awards

The evening will include instrumental holiday music by two talented high school local musicians. Also included in the evening’s frivolity will be the always popular Native Plant Bingo, Member of the Year Award, and announcements.

Parking – Student Lots D2 (closest), D3 & D4

DO NOT park in employee parking (enforced 24/7)

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 (while supplies last) — 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.

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