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SUMMARY:Palo Pinto Mountains Sate Park Native Plant Bed Workday\, Volunteer Opportunity\, Cross Timbers Chapter\, Strawn\, TX\, Saturday\, 05/09/2026 at 8 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. \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. \n\n\n\nNext Date: Saturday\, May 9th \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.comOr Laura Sharp lmckee20@icloud.com
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/palo-pinto-mountains-sate-park-native-plant-bed-workday-volunteer-opportunity-cross-timbers-chapter-strawn-tx-saturday-05-09-2026-at-10-a-m/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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SUMMARY:Boerne: Second Saturday Workday at Cibolo Nature Center Demonstration Gardens
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nBring your favorite garden tools\, gloves\, sun and insect protection\, and water to drink. \n\n\n\nLearn 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! \n\n\n\nAlso\, note that this “Second Saturday Workday” is approved as a Master Naturalist Volunteer Activity. \n\n\n\nWe maintain two demonstration gardens at the Cibolo Nature Center.   \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nJoin the fun loving group that helps the CNC and NPSOT demonstrate the use of native plants in gardens! \n\n\n\nFor more information contact Veronica Hawk at veronica.hawk@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/second-saturday-workday-at-cibolo-nature-center-demonstration-gardens-2/2026-05-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091232
CREATED:20260212T021841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T022037Z
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SUMMARY:Information Booth
DESCRIPTION:Visit our information booth at the Denton County Master Gardener Garden tour.  \n\n\n\nMore info to come.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/information-booth/
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SUMMARY:EXTENDED Field Trip (Carpooling Coordination Required): Big Thicket National Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: May 9\, 2026 @9:00am \n\n\n\nMeeting Location: Roy E. Larsen Sandyland Sanctuary\, 4208 TX-327\, Silsbee\, TX 77656 (approximately 2 hours from Houston) \n\n\n\nThings To Bring: This will be a full-day field trip with multiple stops\, extended time outdoors\, and very limited access to food or services\, so participants should plan accordingly. We will be walking both on and off trail through prairies\, forested wetlands\, savannas\, and saturated soils. Sturdy boots or closed-toe shoes are strongly recommended\, and waterproof footwear or extra socks may be welcome additions. Because there are wetland areas\, expect the possibility of ankle to calf-deep water. Participation in such adventures is\, of course\, at your own risk… though highly encouraged. \n\n\n\nField Trip Overview: The first stop of the day will be the Roy E. Larsen Sandyland Sanctuary\,managed by The Nature Conservancy and located within the Big Thicket region of southeast Texas. This site protects one of the last remaining longleaf pine ecosystems in the state and encompasses an exceptional mosaic of upland pinelands\, sand prairies\, cypress sloughs\, and bottomland hardwood forests underlain by deep\, sandy\, nutrient poor soils. Participants will observe how fire-dependent longleaf pine communities are maintained through prescribed burning\, and how soil texture\, drainage\, and disturbance interact to sustain open-canopy systems with remarkably high plant diversity relative to surrounding landscapes. \n\n\n\nOur second stop will focus on the Sundew Trail within the Hickory Creek Savannah Unit of Big Thicket National Preserve. This short but ecologically dense trail traverses a wetland pine savanna developed over clay hardpan soils that trap surface water seasonally\, creating alternating flood and drought conditions inhospitable to most woody species. These nutrient-poor settings support carnivorous plants such as sundews (Drosera spp.) and pitcher plants\, along with orchids\, sedges\, and grasses adapted to extreme edaphic stress. Discussion here will emphasize how soil chemistry and hydrology—not active management alone—can maintain open prairielike conditions within an otherwise forested region. \n\n\n\nThe third stop will be the Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve\, a small but botanically significant siteestablished by Geraldine Watson to conserve representative Big Thicket plant communities in closeproximity. Despite its limited acreage\, the preserve contains an extraordinary diversity of native flora\, including orchids\, ferns\, carnivorous plants\, and cacti\, supported by fine scale variation in soils and microtopography. This site offers a contrast between highly intentional preservation\, volunteer led stewardship\, and more passive conservation approaches observed earlier in the day. \n\n\n\nAcross all three stops\, participants will consider how different management frameworks—privateconservation\, federal preservation\, and small nonprofit stewardship—shape restoration goals\, allowable interventions\, and long term ecological trajectories. Comparisons among sites will highlight the role of fire\, hydrology\, soil texture\, and disturbance legacies in structuring plant communities\, as well as the challenges of conserving early successional and prairie like systems within humid\, woody-encroached landscapes. \n\n\n\nIn addition to plant identification\, the field trip will emphasize transferable concepts relevant to restoration and applied ecology\, including selecting species based on anticipated postdisturbance conditions\, leveraging edaphic constraints to maintain diversity\, and designing adaptive management strategies that align with site-specific limitations and conservation missions. Collectively\, these sites demonstrate how some of the most diverse systems in Texas persist not through uniform management\, but through a combination of soil-driven resilience\, historical disturbance\, and carefully calibrated human intervention. \n\n\n\nLeader Bio: Andy Newman is a restoration ecologist\, botanist\, and longtime advocate for Texas native plant communities based in Houston. With more than 17 years of experience working across prairies\, wetlands\, forests\, and riparian systems\, Andy brings a sciencebased yet deeply observant approach to understanding landscapes. His work is rooted in careful attention to plant communities\, ecological processes\, and the stories written into the land by water\, soils\, disturbance\, and time. Whether in the field or sharing knowledge with others\, Andy emphasizes curiosity\, observation\, and respect for the complexity of natural systems. \n\n\n\nAs Vice President of the Native Plant Society of Texas – Houston Chapter\, Andy is dedicated tostrengthening connections between people and the native landscapes of the Gulf Coast. He is an active speaker\, mentor\, and field educator\, often blending science with creativity through nature journaling\, scientific illustration\, and art. These practices shape how he observes and communicates the natural world\, helping make ecology more accessible and meaningful to diverse audiences. Andy looks forward to supporting the chapter’s mission through education\, conservation\, and thoughtfulstewardship—fostering a deeper appreciation for native plants and the ecosystems they sustain. \n\n\n\nAdditional Coordination Details: Please contact Bob Romero for any further coordination details atbobromero@gmail.com or by phone at (713) 248-6030. \n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Houston Chapter Page
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/extended-field-trip-carpooling-coordination-required-big-thicket-field-trip/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Sorelle Farms Spring Festival
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URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/may-16-sorelle-farms-spring-festival/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T180000
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SUMMARY:All Seasons Field Trip: Spring\, 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\nSPRING: 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-spring-benbrook-north-central-chapter/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T200000
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SUMMARY:Pines and Prairies NLCP Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dear NLCP Committee Members\,  \n\n\n\nThis Monday begins our first meeting of 2024. We will meet at 7:00pm on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month on this Zoom link: \n\n\n\n https://npsot-org.zoom.us/j/87628189964?pwd=NUdBV3ZTSzFVMjJjTnpycjlQTGRJQT09.  \n\n\n\nWe’re a small committee\, and we don’t get to see each other in person very often\, so please plan to join with your camera on.  \n\n\n\nSee you Monday! \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nJay Gowen\, NLCP Chair\, Pines and Prairies Chapter\, 832-513-5785 (cell)
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/pines-and-prairies-nlcp-committee-meeting/2026-05-11/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091232
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SUMMARY:NPSOT-Houston Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nWe use Slack to organize and communicate. Please email us at nphouston1@gmail.com for the slack link.  \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 845 237 64852Passcode: monarch \n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Houston Chapter Page
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/npsot-houston-board-meeting/2026-05-11/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="reba wiles":MAILTO:rwiles104@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091232
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SUMMARY:Lindheimer Chapter Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The members of the Board meet the second Tuesday of each month at the Tye Preston Memorial Library in the Founder’s Room.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lindheimer-chapter-board-meeting/2026-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091232
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SUMMARY:NPSOT Website Committee
DESCRIPTION:Open to any members who help manage content on their chapter or committee website.No registration required. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 897 7771 6314Passcode: &dscT=3F
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/npsot-website-committee-4/2026-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091232
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SUMMARY:NLCP Level 2 for Austin
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required\, and this class will fill up fast. More information and registration is here starting Feb 1. https://www.npsot.org/our-work/class-schedule/
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/nlcp-level-2-for-austin/
CATEGORIES:NLCP Native Landscape Certification Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T113000
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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\n \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/2026-05-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091232
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SUMMARY:Nick Kowalske\, Texas Conservation Alliance\, Propagating North Texas Native Plants\, North Central Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Nick Kowalske from Texas Conservation Alliance to learn about the work that TCA does in their Native Plant Propagation Center to grow native plants for distribution across North Texas. Propagation is a big task and a big topic\, so get ready for a whirlwind discussion of seed treatment\, transplanting protocols\, plant policies\, and our favorite moments from the greenhouse. Come with questions and be prepared for a very nerdy evening! \n\n\n\nNick Kowalske is a recent graduate from Harvard University with a degree in Integrative Biology who is also a HUGE native plant nerd! His scientific and personal interest in plants has driven him to undertake a deep dive into native landscaping at home while also now working in the Texas Conservation Alliance Native Plant Propagation Center. His work on North Texas native plants ranges from backyard gardening and greenhouse work to rare native plant rescues and remnant prairie seed collection.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6:30 Doors Open\, Socializing and Snacks7:00 Chapter Meeting and AnnouncementsThe presentation will follow our brief business meeting. \n\n\n\nLOCATIONFort Worth Botanic GardenRose Room3220 Botanic Garden Blvd\, Fort Worth\, Texas 76107 \n\n\n\nVIRTUAL ZOOM REGISTRATION This meeting is hybrid and will be held in person and on Zoom.  You can register in advance to receive the Zoom meeting link by clicking the GREEN BUTTON found at the top of the Calendar page on our website. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the online meeting.  \n\n\n\nFREEThis is a free event hosted by the North Central Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas.  Our meetings are open to members and non-members.  For more information about the North Central Chapter\, and the benefits of membership\, please visit our website.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/north-central-chapter-meeting-6/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Hybrid chapter meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091232
CREATED:20260212T022609Z
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SUMMARY:Information Booth
DESCRIPTION:Visit our information booth at the Keep Argyle Beautiful Fair\, Station 511\, 511 Gibbons Road South\, Argyle
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/information-booth-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091232
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SUMMARY:Lakes & Pines Demonstration Garden Work Day at Wood County Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to grab your garden tools and join us at the garden or just come out and say hello and take in the sublime natural beauty of springtime on the arboretum grounds. Feel free to bring a companion and share with others what our chapter is all about. We’ll meet on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 9:00 – 12:00.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lakes-pines-demonstration-garden-work-day-at-wood-county-arboretum-4/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T120000
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SUMMARY:Lake Mineral Wells State Park Pollinator Garden Work Day\, Volunteer Opportunity\, Cross Timbers Chapter\, Mineral Wells\, Saturday\, 5/16/2026 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-5-16-2026-at-10-a-m/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091232
CREATED:20240119T165046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T165226Z
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SUMMARY:Beaumont Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly chapter meetings. You do not need to be a member to attend. We meet the 3rd Monday of each month. \n\n\n\nMeeting Location: Tyrrell Park – 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, TX 77705 \n\n\n\nWe meet in the Binks Horticultural Center in the Beaumont Botanical Gardens area of the park.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/beaumont-chapter-meeting/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:Tyrell Park\, 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, Texas\, 77705
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091232
CREATED:20250804T201610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T192055Z
UID:10005466-1779213600-1779217200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Location: 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-4/2026-05-19/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091232
CREATED:20250816T042536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T043340Z
UID:10005536-1779264000-1779296400@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-7/2026-05-20/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091232
CREATED:20251223T221431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T221432Z
UID:10006013-1779264000-1779296400@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-8/2026-05-20/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091232
CREATED:20250622T183121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T183122Z
UID:10005309-1779354000-1779363000@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-4/2026-05-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091232
CREATED:20260223T215917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T205039Z
UID:10006462-1779364800-1779368400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Chapter Leader Forum: Native Plant Database and Website
DESCRIPTION:Topic: How to navigate\, add new plants from your ecoregion to the Native Plant database\, how to promote the use of the native plant database. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: Clare Sorenson\, Craig DaltonRegistration Link: Coming Soon \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-nurseries-and-nice-partnerships/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Leader Forum,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091232
CREATED:20260208T193417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T193418Z
UID:10005959-1779390000-1779393600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Pines & Prairies Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Details will be emailed to members \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/pines-prairies-chapter-meeting/2026-05-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091232
CREATED:20250520T160013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T192512Z
UID:10005201-1779523200-1779530400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Annual Wildflower Walk
DESCRIPTION:Location: Phil Hardberger Park\, 8400 NW Military Hwy\, San Antonio\, TX 78231 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOur walks’s purpose is to identify and appreciate our area wildflowers in the context of also appreciating the beauty of our natural areas and learning about where and when our wildflowers grow and their relationship to insects. \n\n\n\nJerry Morrisey\, a long-time plant identifier\, propagator\, and lover as well as a Texas Master Naturalist\, from the Native Plant Society of Texas’s San Antonio chapter will lead us along the trails of PHP and through the Demonstration Garden identifying and discussing the plethora of wildflowers enjoying our Texas spring. Jerry will specifically discuss where native wildflowers will be present in the local ecology and their interactions with pollinators. Come learn with our accomplished local expert. \n\n\n\nPlease arrive by 7:50 am to sign up so we can begin promptly at 8:00 am. We will walk along several of the trails close to the UEC where Jerry will have scouted out the most wildflowers. There will be brief explanations at the start and along the way with ample time for participant questions. \n\n\n\nMinors only when accompanied by an adult parent/guardian. Dogs allowed if leashed and socialized. DIFFICULTY: Easy\, definitely suitable for families. Flat terrain\, slow-paced. This will only be about a mile walk and last about two hours ending back at the Urban Ecology Center around 10:00 am. \n\n\n\nThe trail is a natural surface so be sure to wear sturdy shoes and\, dependent on the weather\, bring water\, sun protection\, and dress appropriate for the day and season. Suggested $3 individual or $5 family donation to the PHP Conservancy to support enhancements to the park. \n\n\n\nThis event’s general sponsors are the Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy\, the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department’s Natural Area Office\, the Alamo Area Master Naturalists\, and the Alamo Group of the Sierra Club. The SA Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas is a special sponsor. \n\n\n\nContact Stan Drezek (stanwendre@gmail.com) for additional information. \n\n\n\nLEARN MORE AND RSVP
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/annual-wildflower-walk-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091232
CREATED:20260305T034119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T034120Z
UID:10006538-1779526800-1779534000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Chandor Nature Trail "Spruce Up"\, Volunteer Opportunity\, Cross Timbers Chapter\, Weatherford\, Saturday\, 05/23/2026 at 9 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:Spruce Up Days\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease 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! \n\n\n\nIf 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.  \n\n\n\nVolunteer hours count towards Texas Master Naturalist and Texas Master Gardeners. \n\n\n\nAbout the Nature Trail\n\n\n\nChandor Nature Trail is just under one mile long and is open for hikers and their leashed dogs free of charge during Chandor Garden hours. The Garden’s address is 711 W Lee Street in Weatherford.  
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chandor-nature-trail-spruce-up-volunteer-opportunity-cross-timbers-chapter-weatherford-saturday-05-23-2026-at-9-a-m/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091232
CREATED:20260214T183642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T231002Z
UID:10006417-1779544800-1779550200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Garden Tour at Meleena Byram's Home
DESCRIPTION:RSVP Required
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/may-23-garden-tour-at-meleena-byrams-home/
CATEGORIES:Garden Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091232
CREATED:20250311T025622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T025624Z
UID:10005086-1779732000-1779735600@www.npsot.org
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/2026-05-25/
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:20260525T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091232
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-5/2026-05-25/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091232
CREATED:20240108T175345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T175347Z
UID:10002485-1779735600-1779739200@www.npsot.org
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/49257/2026-05-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091232
CREATED:20260305T033834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T033836Z
UID:10006535-1779818400-1779825600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:May Meeting - What is the Cross Timbers Eco Region?\, Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting (Weatherford) - Tuesday 5/26/2026
DESCRIPTION:DATE: Tuesday\, May 26th\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTIME: 6 pm \n\n\n\nLOCATION: 213 Raymond George Way\, Weatherford\, TX 76086\, United States \n\n\n\nSPEAKER: Kailee Bedunah-Ott \n\n\n\nWhat is the Cross Timbers Eco Region? \n\n\n\nWhat is the Cross Timbers Ecoregion that Parker County sits in? We will explore the plants and components that make-up this unique transition zone between eastern forests and western prairies. \n\n\n\nKailee Bedunah-Ott is a Wildlife Biologist for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department serving Parker\, Tarrant\, Hood\, Johnson and Somerville counties. She graduated from University of Florida with a Masters Degree in Wildlife Forensic 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/may-meeting-what-is-the-cross-timbers-eco-region-cross-timbers-chapter-meeting-weatherford-tuesday-5-26-2026/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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