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SUMMARY:Habitat Workday @ EIH
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\nNo experience necessary—we’ll show you what goes and what stays\n\n\n\nBring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)\n\n\n\nDon’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle\, hat\, and sunscreen!\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers must be 18 or older to participate in EIH’s workdays unless prior arrangements have been made. \n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nLocationEnvironmental Institute of Houston (Click link for Google Map)University of Houston-Clear LakeNorth Office Annex (NOA) 1 Building2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston\, TX 77058
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/habitat-workday-eih-4/2025-07-01/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162723
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SUMMARY:Collin County: July Meeting - Ecological Importance of Landscaping with Native Plants - Tree & Shrubs
DESCRIPTION:Our July 1 chapter meeting will include a presentation by Roger Sanderson on “Ecological Importance of Landscaping with Native Plants – Trees & Shrubs“. You can attend either in-person at the Heard Museum in McKinney or virtually via Zoom. \n\n\n\nSouthern Blackhaw Viburnum\, (Viburnum rufidulum)\n\n\n\nThe naturalist Doug Tallamy has brilliantly elucidated the critical need for using native plants in our home gardens and landscapes. Most people concerned about the natural world know that we need native plants to provide food for insects\, which in turn are necessary to provide food for birds and other animals. They also provide fruits to feed them directly and flowers to maintain pollinator populations to ensure their reproduction. So which trees and shrubs are most beneficial\, and provide the most uses to the most species of insects\, birds\, or animals – especially the ones we most want to share our backyards with? This presentation will cover a wide variety of trees and shrubs and what each provides. We will review which birds\, bugs\, or other wildlife use them\, their advantages to the home landscape\, and how they sustain the local ecology and a healthy environment. \n\n\n\nJoining our Meeting\n\n\n\nDoors (and Zoom) open at 6:30 PM for connection testing and setup. The meeting officially begins at 7:00 PM with a brief chapter update from our President Rodney Thomas\, followed by Roger’s presentation. \n\n\n\nOur meetings are open to the public. You can join us in person at the Heard Museum’s Laughlin Hall\, via the south entrance to the building\, or online through Zoom using the following details: \n\n\n\nZoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/yn85nbzd \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 885 5459 6572 / Passcode: 571904 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our Speaker\n\n\n\nRoger Sanderson has a vast and varied background as a naturalist\, with interests in native plants\, snakes\, birds\, insects\, and paleontology. He was Director of Horticulture at the Texas Discovery Gardens for over 7 years. In addition\, he was the Director of Botanical Gardens / Wildlife Biologist at the Heard Natural Science Museum for the prior 11 years. Roger also owned his own landscape company\, which he still operates part-time. A specialist on Pollinator Gardens\, he created a huge Butterfly Garden and Hummingbird Garden of national acclaim at Texas Discovery Gardens. He also developed noteworthy pollinator gardens at the Heard Museum\, Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge\, the Dallas Mayor’s Pollinator Garden\, and for numerous schools throughout the DFW area. Roger had a weekly column for several years in the Dallas Morning News on plants and gardening and continues to write articles about nature in several publications.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/collin-county-july-meeting-ecological-importance-of-landscaping-with-native-plants/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162723
CREATED:20240418T194626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T194856Z
UID:10003043-1751396400-1751400000@www.npsot.org
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/may-npsot-houston-board-meeting/2025-07-01/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="reba wiles":MAILTO:rwiles104@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250703T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250703T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162723
CREATED:20250622T182651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251225T021812Z
UID:10005238-1751533200-1751542200@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-3/2025-07-03/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250703T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250703T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162723
CREATED:20250215T195243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T195316Z
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SUMMARY:Workdays at the Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country Demonstration Garden
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. The garden is located at 4831 FM 2673\, Canyon Lake\, TX.  Contact Mickey Riviere\, mr0752@gvtc.com\, for details. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nHands-On Learning: Gain practical experience in planting\, pruning\, and maintaining a variety of native plants.\n\n\n\nExpert Guidance: Our knowledgeable gardeners 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\, sunscreen\, and water\n\n\n\nYour boundless enthusiasm and love for gardening!\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/workdays-at-the-heritage-museum-of-the-texas-hill-country-demonstration-garden-5/2025-07-03/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250703T183000
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CREATED:20241213T144729Z
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SUMMARY:No Chapter Meeting
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URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/no-chapter-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250707T183000
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CREATED:20250204T034423Z
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SUMMARY:Clear Lake Chapter Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our Chapter Board\, which includes officers and committee chairs\, meets the first Monday of each month to discuss chapter business and plan future events. \n\n\n\nChapter board meetings are open to the public. Request Zoom meeting information at clear-lake-chapter@npsot.org.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/clear-lake-chapter-board-meeting-2/2025-07-07/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162723
CREATED:20241217T141000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T011929Z
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SUMMARY:Habitat Workday @ EIH
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\nNo experience necessary—we’ll show you what goes and what stays\n\n\n\nBring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)\n\n\n\nDon’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle\, hat\, and sunscreen!\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers must be 18 or older to participate in EIH’s workdays unless prior arrangements have been made. \n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nLocationEnvironmental Institute of Houston (Click link for Google Map)University of Houston-Clear LakeNorth Office Annex (NOA) 1 Building2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston\, TX 77058
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/habitat-workday-eih-4/2025-07-08/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162723
CREATED:20241011T195558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T161459Z
UID:10004076-1751967000-1751976000@www.npsot.org
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/2025-07-08/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162723
CREATED:20230905T041714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T042216Z
UID:10002068-1752001200-1752004800@www.npsot.org
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-4/2025-07-08/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162723
CREATED:20250215T202915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T203238Z
UID:10004735-1752055200-1752060600@www.npsot.org
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/2025-07-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162723
CREATED:20250618T133122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T204320Z
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SUMMARY:LOCATION CHANGE - Annual Meeting and Native Texas Plants Database Overview/Demonstration – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, July 10
DESCRIPTION:Updated July 7\, 2025. NEWS!  Due to the severe rains in Central Texas\, the July 10 in-person location will be the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd floor. A water main break and road closures are affecting the previously announced location which was the Georgetown Parks & Rec Admin Building. \n\n\n\n—- \n\n\n\nJoin NPSOT-Williamson County Thursday\, July 10\, 2025\, for our annual chapter meeting and a Native Texas Plants Database Overview/Demonstration focusing on Williamson County with Randy Pensabene and Gary Bowers. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.   \n\n\n\n\nResults of the chapter board election will be announced and membership anniversary pins will be presented to recipients attending in person. (If not attending this meeting in person\, the pins will be provided another way after the meeting.)\n\n\n\nA presentation featuring NPSOT-Williamson County Chapter’s new Texas native plants database (more info below).\n\n\n\n\nAbout the featured topic: Randy Pensabene and Gary Bowers will present a new plant database website developed by the Williamson County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT-Wilco). Designed specifically for residents of Williamson County\, the site offers a clear\, concise\, and user-friendly way to discover recommended native Texas plants for home landscapes. \n\n\n\nAbout our speakers: Randy Pensabene is a past president of the Native Plant Society of Texas\, Williamson County Chapter\, and is involved in the chapter’s native plant garden projects and native plant sales. She has also converted her yard from the typical hedges and non-natives to a beautiful low-water\, National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat using Texas native plants. She enjoys sharing her enthusiasm for our Texas native plants and teaching others about their beauty\, drought-tolerance\, and benefits. \n\n\n\nGary Bowers grew up in northeastern Tennessee and has always had a keen interest in nature and the outdoors — though he harbors a special passion for trees. Since moving to Central Texas in 2012\, he has discovered the wonderful variety of Texas native plants. Gary is a past president of the NPSOT-Williamson County Chapter and has also served the chapter as an instructor for the chapter’s Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP)\, a field trip leader\, and more. Gary works as a software developer in order to pay for new plants. \n\n\n\nNEWS!  NOTE: this month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd floor\, 402 West 8th St\, Georgetown\, TX 78626. Georgetown Parks & Rec Administration Building\, 1101 N College St\, Georgetown\, Texas 78626.    \n\n\n\nCome early (6:30 PM) for expert advice\, to check out the seed swap board\, or just to visit. \n\n\n\n==> To attend via Zoom\, register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/vKF9n7OAQhS6FikdcS7oVQ#/registration \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/annual-meeting-and-native-texas-plants-database-overview-demonstration-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-july-10/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162723
CREATED:20250622T190932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T190934Z
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SUMMARY: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/2025-07-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T181500
DTSTAMP:20260403T162723
CREATED:20250610T020000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T013241Z
UID:10005207-1752516900-1752516900@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:No Clear Lake Chapter Meeting in July
DESCRIPTION:While we’re skipping the July meeting\, we’re not skipping the fun. Take this time to recharge\, explore local greenspaces\, and maybe spot a few pollinators of your own. We’ll be back in August with our Pollinator Road Trip—a lively session that’s part travelogue\, part native plant appreciation\, and all about celebrating the efforts of our habitat grant awardees. See you then! \n\n\n\nIf 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.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/no-clear-lake-chapter-meeting-in-july/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162723
CREATED:20240108T175104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T175105Z
UID:10002353-1752519600-1752523200@www.npsot.org
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/2025-07-14/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162723
CREATED:20241217T141000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T011929Z
UID:10003769-1752570000-1752577200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Habitat Workday @ EIH
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\nNo experience necessary—we’ll show you what goes and what stays\n\n\n\nBring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)\n\n\n\nDon’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle\, hat\, and sunscreen!\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers must be 18 or older to participate in EIH’s workdays unless prior arrangements have been made. \n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nLocationEnvironmental Institute of Houston (Click link for Google Map)University of Houston-Clear LakeNorth Office Annex (NOA) 1 Building2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston\, TX 77058
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/habitat-workday-eih-4/2025-07-15/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162723
CREATED:20250311T203131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T203132Z
UID:10005137-1752588000-1752595200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Fredericksburg Board of Directors plans for upcoming events.
DESCRIPTION:Plans for upcoming events and membership involvement is the focus for the March meeting of the Board of Directors. Included will be the dates for the Fall Plant Sale as well as the progress for the Spring sale. Field Trip plans. Members are invited. Ask a current board member for location.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/fredericksburg-board-of-directors-plans-for-upcoming-events/2025-07-15/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Business Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162723
CREATED:20250127T201904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T201907Z
UID:10003814-1752600600-1752606000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Location: Tye Preston Memorial Library\, 16311 S. Access Road\, Canyon Lake\, Texas 78133.  Social time 5:30 p.m.\, business meeting 5:40 p.m.\, Plant-of-the-Month 5:50 p.m.\, hour-long program 6:20 p.m.  All presentations are available via Zoom and are recorded for our Youtube channel.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-6/2025-07-15/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162723
CREATED:20250626T031020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T031207Z
UID:10005423-1752600600-1752609600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Comal Conservation Indoor Picnic and Texas Nature Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:This is a family friendly indoor picnic and Texas nature docuseries (5 short films) viewing. From the folks that brought you ‘Deep In The Heart\,’ come join us and learn about our Texas State Parks\, efforts to conserve bats\, redfish\, bears\, and ocelots. \n\n\n\nMcKenna Events Center – 801 W. San Antonio St. New Braunfels\, TX 78130 \n\n\n\nFACEBOOK EVENT LINK \n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1AcXHK5aZW
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/comal-conservation-indoor-picnic-and-texas-nature-film-screening/
CATEGORIES:Social Event,Workshops and Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162723
CREATED:20250617T152437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T152438Z
UID:10005232-1752604200-1752607800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Effective Landscape Use of Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Deedy Wright at the Headwaters at the Comal. Link to register.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/effective-landscape-use-of-native-plants-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162723
CREATED:20250109T185213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T173607Z
UID:10004589-1752606000-1752613200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting – July 15
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-july-9/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162723
CREATED:20250622T183121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T183122Z
UID:10005299-1752742800-1752751800@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-4/2025-07-17/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162723
CREATED:20250203T041223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T205906Z
UID:10004679-1752753600-1752757200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Chapter Leader Forum:  Introducing Slack\, Our New Workspace Platform
DESCRIPTION: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!  \n\n\n\nJuly Topic: Using Slack\, Our New Workspace Platform \n\n\n\nDescription:  \n\n\n\nThis Chapter Leader Forum will provide an overview of the cloud-based communications platform\, “Slack”\, which is replacing the Society’s use of “Workplace from Meta” as our virtual office because Meta is discontinuing Workplace effective August 31\, 2025. \n\n\n\nSlack participation will be limited to Staff\, State Board members\, and members of active State committees\, and invitations will be sent out shortly. Staff\, State Board\, and Committee members are strongly encouraged to attend or sign up to receive an event recording to watch later. \n\n\n\nRenata Lucia will ease this transition by giving an overview of what Slack is and how to get started\, and then conduct demos and live Q&A along with Transition Team Members Craig Dalton and Bill Hopkins. \n\n\n\nFollowing this presentation\, you will be ready to make the transition from Workplace to Slack! \n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\nCraig Dalton\, WebmasterBill Hopkins\, NLCP Steering Committee ChairRenata Lucia\, Tech Coordinator/Administrative Assistant \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, July 17\, 2025 (Third Thursday) 12 – 1 pm \n\n\n\nZoom Registration Link: \n\n\n\nhttps://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/p29dY-z8TLewXPbSeDRtsA
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-leader-forum-14/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Leader Forum,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162723
CREATED:20250715T145645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T145646Z
UID:10004710-1752778800-1752782400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Bees! How We Can Help Them - July 17
DESCRIPTION:July’s talk will focus on our pollinator friends\, bees! Our speaker is Colin McKenzie\, who has worked for the USDA\, the National Park Service\, and the Bureau of Land Management. He will discuss a history of bees and their role in our ecosystem\, as well as their life histories\, taxonomic relationships\, ecology\, and anatomy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur monthly chapter meetings are held on every 3rd Thursday\, January – November. Our meetings are free and open to the public thanks to our members and sponsors.  \n\n\n\nThe presentation will start at 7:00 pm\, but come at 6:45 pm for a meet and greet with snacks. \n\n\n\nHouston Arboretum and Nature Center \n\n\n\n610 Entrance (preferred)120 W Loop N FwyHouston\, TX 77024 \n\n\n\nWoodway Entrance4501 Woodway DriveHouston\, TX 77024 \n\n\n\nMeetings will also be live-streamed and recorded for later viewing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Houston Chapter Page
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/bees-how-we-can-help-them-july-17/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162723
CREATED:20250704T183226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T183228Z
UID:10005426-1752915600-1752922800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Lake Mineral Wells State Park Pollinator Garden Work Day\, Volunteer Opportunity\, Cross Timbers Chapter\, Mineral Wells\, Saturday\, 7/19/2025 at 9 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-7-19-2025-at-9-a-m/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250721T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250721T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162723
CREATED:20240119T165046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T165226Z
UID:10002628-1753120800-1753128000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Beaumont Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly chapter meetings. You do not need to be a member to attend. We meet the 3rd Monday of each month. \n\n\n\nMeeting Location: Tyrrell Park – 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, TX 77705 \n\n\n\nWe meet in the Binks Horticultural Center in the Beaumont Botanical Gardens area of the park.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/beaumont-chapter-meeting/2025-07-21/
LOCATION:Tyrell Park\, 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, Texas\, 77705
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162723
CREATED:20241217T141000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T011929Z
UID:10003770-1753174800-1753182000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Habitat Workday @ EIH
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\nNo experience necessary—we’ll show you what goes and what stays\n\n\n\nBring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)\n\n\n\nDon’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle\, hat\, and sunscreen!\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers must be 18 or older to participate in EIH’s workdays unless prior arrangements have been made. \n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nLocationEnvironmental Institute of Houston (Click link for Google Map)University of Houston-Clear LakeNorth Office Annex (NOA) 1 Building2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston\, TX 77058
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/habitat-workday-eih-4/2025-07-22/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162723
CREATED:20250622T222153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T222356Z
UID:10005421-1753207200-1753214400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Mission Library Branch Native Seed Event
DESCRIPTION:Location: Mission Branch Library\, 3134 Roosevelt Ave\, San Antonio\, TX 78214 \n\n\n\nCraig Bruska\, the NPSOT State Chair of the Native Seed Committee and SA chapter member\, will be leading a seed process event at the Mission Library Branch.  The event on 7/22 from 6 PM until library closing at 8 PM. To add native plant seeds to their seed library.   Come for as long or short as you schedule allows.  Any help is always well. \n\n\n\nThe Mission Branch Library is located at:3134 Roosevelt Ave\,  \n\n\n\nSan Antonio\, TX  78214 \n\n\n\nIf you have native seeds to donate\, please them bring along.   This event not only brings native plants seeds to the community\, but it is a learning opportunity to volunteers on the various plants seed we will be process.  
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/mission-library-branch-native-seed-event/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Seed Exchange,Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162723
CREATED:20240930T235050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T235051Z
UID:10003881-1753209000-1753216200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:No July Austin Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-meeting-13/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162723
CREATED:20250622T230040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T230041Z
UID:10005422-1753210800-1753214400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Working with Developers and HOAs on Native and Water-Wise Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:Arrive at 6:30pm to share or find native plants at the Plants x Donation table. \n\n\n\nThis will be a “hybrid” meeting\, attend in-person or online. \n\n\n\n\nIn person: The Gathering Center at the Urban Ecology Center at Phil Hardberger Park\, 8400 NW Military Hwy\n\n\n\nOnline: Please register in advance to attend via Zoom.\n\n\n\n\nPresentation by Marisa Bruno\, Phil Hardberger ParkWorking with Developers and HOAs on Native and Water-Wise Landscapes\n\n\n\nIn the spring of 2025\, the Hill Country Alliance released a new resource\, “Model Language for HOAs in the Texas Hill Country: A Practical Guide for Protecting and Preserving Water Resources\, Native Landscapes\, and Night Skies.” Written with input from over 30 water utility leaders and conservation experts\, this guide promotes a new standard for landscaping in new developments and helps established HOAs update their landscaping policies to better conserve natural resources. In this presentation\, Marisa Bruno will present an overview of the guide and share reflections and learnings on the initial rollout to new developments and established HOAs. Additionally\, the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance will present its complimentary guide\, “Watershed Stewardship for the Edwards Aquifer Region: A Low Impact Development Manual.” Attendees will leave with two new tools in their toolkit for promoting native landscapes and protecting water resources! \n\n\n\nIf you are attending in person\, there is no need to register. However\, if you are attending via Zoom\, please register here before the meeting begins as late registration and entry will not be allowed. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n\n\nNote: The Zoom recording will be available within days after the meeting on our  YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/working-with-developers-and-hoas-on-native-and-water-wise-landscapes/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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