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SUMMARY:Mike Munsil "Native Plants in a Permaculture Environment"
DESCRIPTION:Mike will define permaculture and briefly introduce its principles and ethics.  He will then discuss the contrast in viewpoints between those who focus on permaculture and those who focus on native plants.  Mike will introduce the concept of food forest\, providing a list of edible native plants in Texas.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/mike-munsil-native-plants-in-a-permaculture-environment/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T203000
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SUMMARY:Houston Audubon in the Landscape – Native Plants\, Birds\, and Stewardship - Hybrid Clear Lake Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our chapter meeting in person or online! \n\n\n\n6:15 Doors Opens – UHCL Bayou Building\, Room 13336:40 Zoom Opens6:45 Business Meeting6:55 Plant of the Month7:00 Guest Speaker \n\n\n\nNative plants play a major role in the mission of Houston Audubon. As an accredited Land Trust\, their efforts go above and beyond birding\, as they serve as stewards of over 4\,000 acres of land in the Greater Houston Region. This presentation will offer a dive into native plant production at their Natives Nursery\, how their “Bird-Friendly Spaces” initiative is rejuvenating landscapes\, and provide information on their already bird-friendly sanctuary system. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\nGabriel Durham manages Houston Audubon’s Bird Friendly Community Program\, which includes Lights Out Texas\, Bird-Friendly Spaces\, advocacy efforts\, the native plant nursery\, and community partnerships. If you are looking for ways to make Houston and the surrounding area more bird-friendly via going lights out\, policy change\, infrastructure change\, or want to get your space recognized as a bird-friendly space\, feel free to reach out! Gabriel has over a decade of experience in green space management in the Houston region and is a certified LEED Green Associate as well as a Texas Master Naturalist in the Gulf Coast Chapter. \n\n\n\nIn-person – Parking Pass Required\n\n\n\nIf you have a pass\, don’t forget it – you will not get another one if you picked one up previously. If you need a pass\, arrive early enough to pick one up in Room 1333 (meeting room) and to place it in your car. DO NOT park in faculty/staff parking (enforced 24/7). \n\n\n\nMap and Directions – The meeting will be held in Bayou Building Room 1333 at UHCL. \n\n\n\nUniversity of Houston-Clear Lake2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston\, TX 77058 \n\n\n\nOnline – Zoom\n\n\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis is a FREE EVENT. Meetings are open to members and non-members. If 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. \n\n\n\nHosted by the Environmental Institute of Houston\, University of Houston-Clear Lake.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/houston-audubon-in-the-landscape-native-plants-birds-and-stewardship-hybrid-clear-lake-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240812T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083643
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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/2024-08-12/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083643
CREATED:20230601T180353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T154625Z
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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-work-day-eih/2024-08-13/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083643
CREATED:20230905T041714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T042216Z
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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-4/2024-08-13/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083643
CREATED:20240710T051947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T043323Z
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SUMMARY:Austin Chapter Meeting - What's the rush video with Dr. Doug Tallamy\, Aug 13
DESCRIPTION:Doug Tallamy presents on video the science-based solution to the biodiversity crisis and explains why it’s so urgent. Native plants are the foundation of the solution\, and we can do it together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a virtual meeting using Zoom. Please register to get the Zoom for this meeting. https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqd-6gpz8sH9yU0Gnv_I3PexdIUvwbJpvi \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-meeting-8/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083643
CREATED:20240719T200836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T200837Z
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SUMMARY:Workday at butterfly garden\, Conservation Plaza
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/workday-at-butterfly-garden-conservation-plaza/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083643
CREATED:20240113T002620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240413T020019Z
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SUMMARY:Rainwater Harvesting - August 14
DESCRIPTION:Robert Mace\, Executive Director & Chief Water Policy Officer\, with The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nComing Soon! \n\n\n\nRegister here for this virtual event.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/rainwater-harvesting/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083643
CREATED:20240807T152321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T152322Z
UID:10003397-1723660200-1723665600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Water Wednesdays: Xeriscape - August 14
DESCRIPTION:Join Water Wednesdays on August 14\, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM to hear from NPSOT’s own Deedy Wright on Xeriscaping. This is a FREE virtual event\, but registration is required. To register for this event: REGISTER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nComing Soon! \n\n\n\nRegister here for this virtual event.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/water-wednesdays-xeriscape-august-14/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083643
CREATED:20240103T234255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T234257Z
UID:10002307-1723662000-1723669200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
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-7/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083643
CREATED:20240815T154700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T210346Z
UID:10003413-1723708800-1723741200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:November 5\, 2024 - Boerne Chapter Meeting at Hunke Gathering Hall at Herff Farm
DESCRIPTION:November 5\, 2024 – Chapter Meeting at Hunke Gathering Hall at Herff Farm \n\n\n\n                              – 6:00pm Social Time\, 6:45pm – 8:15pm Chapter Announcements followed by presentation \n\n\n\nSpeakers – Rufus Stephens and Jan Wrede \n\n\n\nRufus is a Certified Wildlife Biologist and educator. He has worked as a wildlife biologist for 35 years\, 23 years with TPWD. Rufus is one of the founders of the Texas Master Naturalist program and in recognition for this accomplishment was a corecipient of the Wildlife Management Institute’s award for Innovation. \n\n\n\nJan is a non-fiction writer and environmental educator. She worked for 19 years as the director of education and citizen science at the Cibolo Nature Center and wrote weekly nature columns for the local newspapers. She also was a secondary science teacher for 15 years. \n\n\n\nRufus and Jan are co-authors of the new edition of Land Stewardship for Birds: A Guide for Central Texas\, published by Texas A&M Press. In addition\, Jan is author of Trees\, Shrubs\, and Vines of the Texas Hill Country. \n\n\n\nTopic – To be announced.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/november-5-2024-boerne-chapter-meeting-at-hunke-gathering-hall-at-herff-farm/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083643
CREATED:20240103T235702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T233555Z
UID:10002318-1723723200-1723726800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Chapter Leader Forum: Resources for Battling Invasive Plants
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Resources for Battling Invasive Plants \n\n\n\nDescription:Join Leah Fenley\, Deedy Wright\, and Ashley Hurlbert to discover the resources available to youon the Invasive Plant Committee’s webpage. Do a walkthrough of the Invasive Plant Database.Join Ashley on a tutorial on how to use the site’s rack card template to create your own cardfeaturing eco-region specific alternatives for an invasive plant. There will be plenty of time forQ&A. \n\n\n\nPresenters: Leah Fenley\, Committee Chairperson\, Deedy Wright\, former Chairperson andAshley Hurlbert\, creator of the rack card template \n\n\n\nWhen: August 15\, 2024 (Third Thursday) 12 – 1 pm \n\n\n\nZoom Registration Link: \n\n\n\nhttps://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvde-hqTojH9TwonjXLGKSG74b8QXlfv8P
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-leader-forum-9/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Leader Forum,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083643
CREATED:20240624T025426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T040610Z
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SUMMARY:From the Bayou to the Hills and Lost Palms of Texas - August 15
DESCRIPTION:Cut and treated Chinese Tallow in Challenger 7 Memorial Park\, Webster\, Texas. Photo courtesy of Eric Ruckstuhl.\n\n\n\nIf you are not aware (but we hope you are)\, an invasive species is defined as a non-native species to the ecosystem whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. Our speaker this month\, Eric Ruckstuhl\, has been removing invasive\, exotic plants throughout Texas for more than 25 years. Join us to learn about his work removing invasive species in Texas and witness the unveiling of his results mapping the lost palms of Texas\, Sabal mexicana. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker – Eric Ruckstuhl \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEric Ruckstuhl is a native Houstonian who has lived in Cypress with his wife and two sons for 27 years. His company\, EBR Enterprises\, has been involved in habitat restoration for 30 years\, and invasive plant removal for over 25 years. He is a fluvial geomorphologist and a native plant and wetland specialist. (Since this newsletter editor had to look up fluvial geomorphology\, I’ll share that it is the study of the physical processes that shape and maintain river and stream form\, recognizing that an in-depth understanding of a river’s history and site specific conditions are critical to successful management and restoration. Now we know.) Eric is also a licensed Herbicide Applicator\, with Aquatic and Land Management certifications. \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/monthly-chapter-meeting-august-15/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083643
CREATED:20240803T024558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240803T024600Z
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SUMMARY:#TXBookChat LIVE: Naturalist's Austin: A Guide to the Plants and Animals of Central Texas with authors Lynne and Jim Weber on August 19
DESCRIPTION:Join the Texas Center for the Book on August 19\, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for #TXBookChat LIVE:Naturalist’s Austin: A Guide to the Plants and Animals of Central Texas with authors Lynne and Jim Weber. Hosted in the Public Event Space at the Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building\, Capitol Complex\, 1201 Brazos St.\, Austin. \n\n\n\nMichele Chan Santos\, coordinator of the Center for the Book\, will conduct an in-person interview with the authors\, discussing their new book Naturalist’s Austin: A Guide to the Plants and Animals of Central Texas. This beautifully photographed book demonstrates the natural diversity found in the urban wildscapes of the Texas capital city and beyond. With clarity and depth of knowledge\, Naturalist’s Austin: A Guide to the Plants and Animals of Central Texas includes nearly 700 species of plants and animals native to the region.  \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nMore information on planning your visit—including parking\, accessibility\, and other Texas history and library research resources available on-site—is available at www.tsl.texas.gov/visit. \n\n\n\nRegister here. \n\n\n\nBooks will not be available on site but can be purchased ahead of time by ordering at Texas A&M University Press\, use the coupon code TS20 for 20 percent off. The authors will be available to sign books at the conclusion of the event.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/txbookchat-live-naturalists-austin-a-guide-to-the-plants-and-animals-of-central-texas-with-authors-lynne-and-jim-weber-on-august-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083643
CREATED:20240119T165046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T165226Z
UID:10002617-1724090400-1724097600@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/2024-08-19/
LOCATION:Tyrell Park\, 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, Texas\, 77705
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083643
CREATED:20240801T023421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240817T010757Z
UID:10003392-1724092200-1724099400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Dallas Chapter August 19\, 2024 meeting. Making Sense of Horticultural Jargon....
DESCRIPTION: (and how it affects your plant choices) \n\n\n\n…. and how it affects your plant choices. \n\n\n\nEver wonder what some of those commonly used horticultural terms really mean? Or witnessed an internet argument where you’re pretty sure people aren’t all defining a plant word the same way? This talk by Carol Clark seeks to demystify some of the words that get used\, and used poorly. Understanding the meaning of horticultural terms can also affect your plant choices and inform your plant wish list. We’ll use familiar examples to illustrate the concepts.  \n\n\n\nZOOM our monthly meetings at:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83725236133?pwd=MnRoZlRWMEd4ZENkaXdjalpkRFFIdz09 If needed\, use: Meeting ID: 837 2523 6133 / Passcode: 882399a*
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/dallas-chapter-august-19-2024-meeting-details-to-come/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083643
CREATED:20230601T180353Z
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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-work-day-eih/2024-08-20/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083643
CREATED:20240730T213521Z
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SUMMARY:August Chapter Meeting - iNaturalist presentation by Craig Hensley
DESCRIPTION:The Lindheimer Chapter of the Native Plant Society meets the third Tuesday of every month at the Tye Preston Memorial Library\, located at 16311 S Access Rd\, Canyon Lake\, TX 78133\, United States. 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. Zoom meeting information can be found here.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/august-chapter-meeting-inaturalist-presentation-by-craig-hensley/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083643
CREATED:20240620T022051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T022052Z
UID:10003231-1724232600-1724239800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Time to Restore: Connecting People\, Plants\, and Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:The Time to Restore project\, led by the USA-NPN and covering Texas\, New Mexico\, Oklahoma\, and Louisiana\, seeks to generate better information about nectar availability and seed timing to help those working on pollinator restoration know what to plant and when to harvest seeds. \n\n\n\nHelp shape this important project! In this free\, two-hour virtual workshop\, you will learn more about the Time to Restore project\, weigh in on the best plant species to target for ongoing monitoring and assessment in Texas\, help generate ideas for recruitment and engagement of volunteer data collectors\, and give your input on how the data collected by this project can be best presented back to those working on pollinator restoration. \n\n\n\nRegistration opens here August 1\, 2024 \n\n\n\nTwo options for your participation: \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, August 21\, 2024\, 9:30 – 11:30 am CT\n\n\n\nSaturday\, August 24\, 2024\, 9:30 – 11:30 am CT
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/time-to-restore-connecting-people-plants-and-pollinators/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083643
CREATED:20240803T170058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240803T170100Z
UID:10003395-1724245200-1724250600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Seed Longevity Study: How long do seeds live in conservation seed banks?
DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Plant Conservation as they explore the results of an in-depth assessment of germination viability\, RNA integrity\, and lipid biophysics in 100 wild rare plant species. This 90-minute\, free webinar will feature informative presentations followed by ample time for live audience Q&A. \n\n\n\nWednesday\, August 21\, 20242:00-3:30 PM Eastern / 11:00 AM-12:30 PM Pacific. \n\n\n\nRegistration: https://saveplants.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5111078c47821caea413b21ca&id=1dbc31c2f1&e=8a59f9ace8  \n\n\n\nWEBINAR PRESENTATIONS: \n\n\n\n🌱 The importance of characterizing seed longevity for seed bank curation: Study goals and design. Presented by Dr. Katie Heineman\, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance \n\n\n\n🌱 Assessment of viability and aging of seeds that have been stored for 20-30 years through the lens of classic viability assays and emerging techniques measuring RNA integrity and lipid thermal behavior. Presented by Lisa Hill\, Dr. Hannah Tetreault\, and Dr. Christina Walters\, USDA-ARS National Laboratory for Genetic Resources Preservation \n\n\n\n🌱 Next steps and new frontiers: Predicting seed longevity at species and population levels and contributing factors\, such as life form and geographic traits. Presented by Dr. Katie Heineman\, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/seed-longevity-study-how-long-do-seeds-live-in-conservation-seed-banks/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083643
CREATED:20240618T013749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T014300Z
UID:10003163-1724266800-1724272200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Bay Area Sierra Club Meeting: P is for Prairie
DESCRIPTION:The August meeting will be conducted via Zoom.Starts 6:30 pm for social time; 7:00 pm for program. \n\n\n\nOn August 21\, the speaker will be Rowena McDermid\, Environmental Education Specialist at the Environmental Institute of Houston\, University of Houston-Clear Lake. She will discuss the economic\, cultural\, and environmental importance of the coastal tall grass prairie to Houston. \n\n\n\nBay Area meetings are on 3rd Wednesday of the month\, and start at 6:30pm for social hour; speaker and discussion from 7-8:30 pm.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/bay-area-sierra-club-meeting-go-texan-native-plants-in-your-landscape/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083643
CREATED:20231210T204909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T201733Z
UID:10002276-1724351400-1724358600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:August Trinity Forks Business Meeting & Program - How to Grow Native Plants from Seeds
DESCRIPTION:6:30 pm – Social time7:00 pm – Announcements followed by presentation \n\n\n\nThis program is only available via Zoom.  \n\n\n\nTo Zoom in directly\,  please register in advance at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYodeCtrzoiE9LnBQR0XcOYymsF2Li5-B4G  .  After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n\n\nWe also invite you to an in-person watch party of the Zoom feed from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Town of Flower Mound Public Library\, 3030 Broadmoor Ln\, Flower Mound\, TX 75022.  \n\n\n\nPlease register your in-person attendance at this Zoom watch party in advance at: How to Grow Native Plants from Seed – Flower Mound Public Library \n\n\n\nYou will be asked to enter your name\, email\, phone\, and age group.  \n\n\n\nA Flower Mound Library card is not required for this event. \n\n\n\nFree Admission. Public Welcome.  \n\n\n\nGeorge Cates\, Restoration Specialist at Native American Seed\, will help us through the steps to start those native plant seeds you’ve been saving started this fall for a great springtime show. But just sowing seeds is not the first step. Learn about successful methods for site location\, invasive species removal\, and site preparation to succeed with starting native plants from seed during Fall 2024’s planting season. 
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/august-trinity-forks-business-meeting-program/
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting,Community Outreach,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083643
CREATED:20240620T022300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T022301Z
UID:10003232-1724491800-1724499000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Time to Restore: Connecting People\, Plants\, and Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:The Time to Restore project\, led by the USA-NPN and covering Texas\, New Mexico\, Oklahoma\, and Louisiana\, seeks to generate better information about nectar availability and seed timing to help those working on pollinator restoration know what to plant and when to harvest seeds. \n\n\n\nHelp shape this important project! In this free\, two-hour virtual workshop\, you will learn more about the Time to Restore project\, weigh in on the best plant species to target for ongoing monitoring and assessment in Texas\, help generate ideas for recruitment and engagement of volunteer data collectors\, and give your input on how the data collected by this project can be best presented back to those working on pollinator restoration. \n\n\n\nRegistration opens here August 1\, 2024 \n\n\n\nTwo options for your participation: \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, August 21\, 2024\, 9:30 – 11:30 am CT\n\n\n\nSaturday\, August 24\, 2024\, 9:30 – 11:30 am CT
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/time-to-restore-connecting-people-plants-and-pollinators-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240825T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240825T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083643
CREATED:20240327T022613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T022614Z
UID:10002939-1724576400-1724583600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Chandor Nature Trail "Spruce Up"\, Volunteer Opportunity\, Cross Timbers Chapter\, Weatherford\, Sunday\, 7/28/2024 at 9 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:Spruce Up Days\n\n\n\n\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\nNote:  New Summer Hours for Spruce Up volunteers — 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (last Sunday of June\, July and August) \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-sunday-7-28-2024-at-9-a-m-2/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240826T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240826T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083643
CREATED:20240209T005614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T005615Z
UID:10002705-1724694300-1724702400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting - Lisa Barry - How to grow a wildflower meadow
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at the New Braunfels Public Library meeting room. \nSocial 5:45 pm\, Business 6:15 pm\, Program at 6:30 pmZoom link and passcode in January newsletter and on website.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-meeting-lisa-barry-how-to-grow-a-wildflower-meadow/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240826T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240826T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083643
CREATED:20240108T175345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T175347Z
UID:10002464-1724698800-1724702400@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/49257/2024-08-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083643
CREATED:20230601T180353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T154625Z
UID:10000744-1724749200-1724756400@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-work-day-eih/2024-08-27/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083643
CREATED:20240413T015420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240413T015421Z
UID:10003022-1724763600-1724767200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Climate and Pollinator Initiatives at the USDA - August 27
DESCRIPTION:USDA has over 20 offices and 14 research labs working on pollinator initiatives\, with climate being a top environmental stress of concern. This presentation will provide an overview of policy\, programmatic\, and research efforts happening across the Department and how they aim to help support long-term pollinator health. \n\n\n\nThis presentation is part of the Monarch Conservation Webinar Series by Monarch Joint Venture.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/climate-and-pollinator-initiatives-at-the-usda-august-27/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083643
CREATED:20240228T042921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T042923Z
UID:10002770-1724781600-1724788800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:To Be Announced\, Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting (Weatherford)- Tuesday 8/27
DESCRIPTION:Additional details coming soon \n\n\n\nMeeting Details:   \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.  Educational Program
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/to-be-announced-cross-timbers-chapter-meeting-weatherford-tuesday-8-27/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083643
CREATED:20240809T231540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T231542Z
UID:10003403-1724783400-1724788800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Top Tips to Attract Birds to Your Yard or Ranch Landscape
DESCRIPTION:What you do on your property can restore and enhance bird habitats to produce the cover\, food\, and water needed for thriving bird populations. Author Rufus Stephens\, co-author of the book\, Land Stewardship for Birds: A Guide for Central Texas\, will speak about conserving and enhancing local habitats – live oak savannahs\, grasslands\, and residential yards.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/birds-environment/
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LOCATION:https://www.npsot.org/event/birds-environment/
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