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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-5/2026-04-27/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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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/49257/2026-04-27/
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SUMMARY:April Meeting - Just Enough Latin to go Plant Shopping\, Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting (Weatherford) - Tuesday 4/28/2026
DESCRIPTION:DATE: Tuesday\, April 28th\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTIME: 6 pm \n\n\n\nLOCATION: 213 Raymond George Way\, Weatherford\, TX 76086\, United States \n\n\n\nSPEAKER: Carol Clark \n\n\n\nJust Enough Latin to Go Plant Shopping: \n\n\n\nThe 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.About Carol: \n\n\n\nCarol 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. Carol  has spent much of her life looking around and learning in the great outdoors. Her favorite things to do are leading discovery walks in local natural areas\, and finding and photographing interesting plants and insects. \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/april-meeting-just-enough-latin-to-go-plant-shopping-cross-timbers-chapter-meeting-weatherford-tuesday-4-28-2026/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045625
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SUMMARY:No Austin Chapter Meeting in April
DESCRIPTION:There is no Austin Chapter Meeting in April due to the Spring Native Plant Sale. Join us again in May Austin Chapter meeting that will be ONLINE ONLY for May.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T190000
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SUMMARY:San Antonio Chapter Meeting April 2026
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 Andrew Labay – Chief Mission Officer  at the San Antonio Botanical GardenNew Programs and Projects at SA Botanical Garden\n\n\n\nAndrew Labay\, Chief Mission officer at the San Antonio Botanical Garden (SABG) will share updates on new programs and projects \, with a focus on the TREES initiative and the Pollinator Meadow. The Garden’s conservation efforts have grown significantly in recent years and now include an ambitious plan to restore flood- damaged areas along the upper Guadalupe River through the planting of more than  50\,000 native trees. \n\n\n\nHe will also discuss parts of the Garden’s recently completed Master Plan\, which includes a 2.5-acre pollinator meadow designed as a living classroom where visitors can experience native plants and their pollinator relationships firsthand. Together\, these initiatives highlight the Botanical Garden’s evolving role and long-term vision to enrich lives through plants and nature. \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/san-antonio-chapter-meeting-april-2026/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Prosper Prairie Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join the NPSOT-Collin County Chapter for a chapter-led native plant walk through the prairie at the Raymond Community Park in Prosper on Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\, at 6:45 PM. The walk will be led by Melanie Schuchart. Plan on about one hour\, though participants are welcome to leave earlier if needed. \n\n\n\nMeeting location: The park address is 2101 E. First St. in Prosper. It is north of First Street on Coit Road. Traveling north on Coit Road\, turn left onto the gravel road leading into the gravel parking lot. There is construction on Coit Road in the area\, so allow extra time getting there. \n\n\n\nNote: This prairie is also in a period of change. The park is under development\, sidewalks have been added\, and parts of the prairie have been disturbed\, making this a good opportunity to observe both the blooms and how the prairie responds over time. \n\n\n\nWhat to wear and bring: Long pants\, closed-toe shoes\, sunscreen\, and insect repellent are recommended. You may also want to bring a camera\, binoculars\, and a wildflower guide.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/prosper-prairie-walk/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T090000
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SUMMARY:Stiff Creek Wildflower Walk
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Stiff Creek Wildflower Walk is a great opportunity for people of all ages to learn about native plants. Knowledgeable chapter members will be available to help you identify native wildflowers along our walk. \n\n\n\nDate and Start Time: May 2nd @ 9:00 am. \n\n\n\nWhat to Wear: Long pants\, closed toe shoes\, sunscreen\, and insect repellent are recommended. \n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: Camera\, wildflower guides\, binoculars\, and a brunch item to share after the walk. We plan to have a brunch around noon. Please bring your brunch item ready to be served. We can keep your items hot or cold but cannot cook or heat them. \n\n\n\nLocation: 4545 County Road 412\, McKinney\, (Brett and Brigette Laplante)
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/stiff-creek-wildflower-walk-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T120000
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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-3/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T160000
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CREATED:20260104T185011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T040447Z
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SUMMARY:NLCP - Native Landscaping for Birds
DESCRIPTION:Location: Moody Gardens\, Galveston Island \n\n\n\n https://nativeplantsocietyoftexas.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/nativeplantsocietyoftexas/event.jsp?event=2772&
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/nlcp-native-landscaping-for-birds-galveston-island/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T160000
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SUMMARY:PLANT SALE - Cross Timbers Spring Plant Sale (Weatherford\, TX) - Saturday 5/02/2026
DESCRIPTION:DATE: Saturday\, May 2\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTIME: 4 am \n\n\n\nLOCATION: \n\n\n\nHeritage Park Weatherford\, TX \n\n\n\nDate: Saturday May 2ndTime: 9 am to 4 pmLocation: First Monday Trade Days at Heritage Park in Weatherford\, TX. We will be in Lot C (the South end of the park across from the Chevron on Santa Fe.) \n\n\n\nJoin us for our Spring Plant sale. We will have a great selection of Texas Native plants available for purchase. To get a look at the full plant list visit: https://www.npsot.org/…/cross…/cross-timbers-plant-sale/
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/plant-sale-cross-timbers-spring-plant-sale-weatherford-tx-saturday-5-02-2026/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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SUMMARY:Spring Native Plant Sale\, North Central Chapter
DESCRIPTION:The North Central Chapter holds two native plant sales each year. These sales showcase a wide variety of native plant species\, some of which are rarely offered by commercial nurseries. \n\n\n\nBy purchasing from our sales\, you help advance our mission to promote conservation\, research\, and the use of native plants in Texas. Join us in restoring the local ecosystem by adding native plants to your landscape. \n\n\n\n\nAll the plants at our sales are grown locally by members of our chapter.\n\n\n\nYou can expect to find between 1\,200 and 1\,800 plants at each sale.\n\n\n\nWe offer many plant species that are hard to find elsewhere.\n\n\n\nWe accept both cash and credit cards.\n\n\n\nIf you have a wagon\, feel free to bring it along.\n\n\n\nMany of our plant species tend to sell out quickly. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLOCATIONRandol Mill Park Pavilion1901 W Randol Mill Rd\, Arlington\, TX 76012
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/spring-native-plant-sale-north-central-chapter/
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T140000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip - Laura Bush Native Texas Park\, Dallas
DESCRIPTION:Details for this field trip will be finalized soon. For more information about the Laura Bush Native Texas Park in Dallas\, click HERE.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/may-2-field-trip-laura-bush-native-texas-park-dallas/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T150000
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SUMMARY:Q2 State Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Native Plant Society of Texas State Board MeetingZoom – Virtual Meeting1 – 3 pm (join Zoom meeting as early as 12:30 pm) \n\n\n\nThis event is free and all Society members are welcome! Voting members include chapter presidents (or their representatives)\, state-level executive officers and state standing committee chairs. \n\n\n\nRegister to attend the meeting: Registration link coming soon!
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/q2-state-board-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045625
CREATED:20251028T044254Z
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SUMMARY:Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Board of Directors meet the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m.\, 2319 Brook Hollow Drive\, Wichita Falls\, TX. 76308.  All active members are encouraged to attend.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting/2026-05-04/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045625
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SUMMARY:Boerne NPSOT Chapter Meeting\, Hunke Hall\, 33 Herff Farm Road\, 6:00-8:00 
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly chapter meetings. You do not need to be a member to attend. We meet the first Tuesday of each month. \n\n\n\nOur meetings start with a social time at 6:00pm. Announcements will begin at 6:45pm\, followed by the presentation. For the social time\, please bring any snacks/appetizers/desserts that you would like to share. \n\n\n\nMeeting Location: Hunke Hall\, 33 Herff Farm Road\, Boerne
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/boerne-npsot-chapter-meeting-hunke-hall-33-herff-farm-road-600-800-7/2026-05-05/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045625
CREATED:20260119T222413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T195616Z
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SUMMARY:Collin County May Meeting: An Introduction to the NICE Program - Building Partnerships for Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Our Tuesday May 5th chapter meeting will be available to attend in person at the Heard Museum in McKinney or online via Zoom. The program will feature Amy Monroy\, the NPSOT NICE Native Plants Partner Chair presenting on “An Introduction to the NICE Program – Building Partnerships for Native Plants”. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresentation Summary\n\n\n\nLearn about this NPSOT state-wide initiative to partner with nurseries to get more native plants to the public. What it is\, how it works\, how you can be involved. We’ll also go over some proposed changes and take input on those changes — or any you might suggest! This presentation is intended for high participant involvement. \n\n\n\nAttendance Options\n\n\n\nOur meetings are free and open to the public. This is a hybrid meeting held at the Heard Museum in McKinney and virtually via Zoom. \n\n\n\nLocation (in-person): Laughlin Hall at the Heard Museum. Please enter through the south doors of the building. \n\n\n\nZoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/yn85nbzd – Passcode: 571904; Meeting ID: 885 5459 6572 \n\n\n\nDoors and Zoom Open: 6:30 PM (for setup and connection testing) \n\n\n\nMeeting Begins: 7:00 PM\, with a brief update from Chapter President Rodney Thomas\, followed by the featured presentation. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you at our program! \n\n\n\nAbout our Speaker \n\n\n\nAmy has loved plants all of her life. A fifth (technically\, sixth) – generation North Texan\, preserving the landscape of her childhood and family heritage is her burning passion. She launched and crowdfunded the Windmill Garden at Dallas College – Brookhaven and managed the horticulture\, education\, promotions and administration of it for three years before taking the position of horticulturist for the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary from 2019-2025. Currently\, she provides design and consultation services for private and public gardens and conservation projects\, and is working on several writing projects.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/collin-county-may-meeting-an-introduction-to-the-nice-program-building-partnerships-for-native-plants/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045625
CREATED:20260214T173434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T173753Z
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SUMMARY:Lakes and Pines Chapter Meeting - "How Native Vegetation Creates Reptile & Amphibian Habitat" presented by Shelby Rodriguez-Edward\, TPWD Wildlife Biologist
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/may-6-lakes-and-pines-chapter-meeting-how-native-vegetation-creates-reptile-amphibian-habitat-presented-by-shelby-rodriguez-edward-tpwd-wildlife-biologist/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045625
CREATED:20260403T032054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T032056Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Tour: Transforming Your Piece of this Earth – From Non-Native to a Native Yard Habitat without a Plan or Much Knowledge. If I can do it \, so can you!
DESCRIPTION:Garden walk May 7\, 2026\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThursday May 7th 6-7:30 PM – Come\, go or stay a while.  Details to come!
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/garden-tour-transforming-your-piece-of-this-earth-from-non-native-to-a-native-yard-habitat-without-a-plan-or-much-knowledge-if-i-can-do-it-so-can-you/
CATEGORIES:Garden Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T113000
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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-3/2026-05-07/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045625
CREATED:20250215T195243Z
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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-5/2026-05-07/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T190000
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SUMMARY:Pines & Prairies Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/pines-prairies-board-meeting/2026-05-07/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T203000
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CREATED:20260331T010902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T010904Z
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SUMMARY:Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our board consists of our four elected positions and all committee chairs. Meetings are open to any interested party.  They are held via Zoom. Please contact us at npsot.trinityforks@gmail.com to get the Zoom address.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T100000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T045625
CREATED:20251223T220303Z
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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:20260404T045625
CREATED:20260212T021841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T022037Z
UID:10006402-1778317200-1778342400@www.npsot.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T160000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T140000
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SUMMARY:Sorelle Farms Spring Festival
DESCRIPTION:
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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CREATED:20260218T185313Z
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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:20260404T045625
CREATED:20260402T231920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T232209Z
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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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