Native Plant Society of Texas

ZOOM ONLY !!! NPSOT Dallas January 20, 2025 meeting, with Janet Smith: Year Round Blooms ZOOM ONLY !!!
2025-01-20 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
DUE TO THE VERY COLD WEATHER, WE ARE MEETING VIA ZOOM ONLY !!!

Please join Master Gardener, Master Naturalist, and NPSOT Trainer Janet Smith for her presentation Monday, January 20th. You’ll learn how to create a garden full of blooms using native perennials, without the hassle of planting seasonal color. In addition to the beauty these blooms will bring, your garden will be teeming with wildlife seeking food, shelter, and habitat from the plants!

ZOOM our monthly meetings at: https://npsot.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f20269a37974d8413fc79c831&id=12aa33f97f&e=d2e8f28b23 If needed, use: Meeting ID: 837 2523 6133 / Passcode: [REDACTED]

Habitat Workday @ EIH
2025-01-21 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-28 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-04 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Habitat volunteers help weed and mulch flower beds, plant native plants, maintain pathways, and trim trees and bushes. Volunteers may also help clean out the pond on select work days.

No experience necessary—we’ll show you what goes and what stays

Bring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)

Don’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle, hat, and sunscreen!

Volunteers must be 18 or older to participate in EIH’s workdays unless prior arrangements have been made.

We do not hold workdays when the university is officially closed. Also, workdays are canceled during inclement weather, though a light sprinkle or drizzle rarely keeps us out of the garden. If you’re not sure, please call 281-283-3950 or 281-283-3045, and we’ll let you know if we’re digging in.

LocationEnvironmental Institute of Houston (Click link for Google Map)University of Houston-Clear LakeNorth Office Annex (NOA) 1 Building2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston, TX 77058

Monthly Chapter Meeting
2025-01-21 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Roots for Wings – Promoting Home Pollinator Gardens
2025-01-23 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Sponsored by the Trinity Forks Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas, On-line only. Please register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O3MOpFeKTYmq7lwngfH2HA

Pat Smith, CEO of Serve Denton, shares the inspiring journey of establishing the Roots for Wings native plant conservation program in Lewisville, Texas. Pat recounts how the initiative was born from a vision to enhance the community’s green spaces while promoting biodiversity and environmental stewardship. Through collaboration with the Trinity Forks Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas, Keep Lewisville Beautiful and the Denton County Master Gardener Association, additional local volunteers, and schools, Roots for Wings has successfully created and maintained native plant gardens, providing critical habitats for pollinators and fostering a deeper connection between residents and their natural surroundings.

Chandor Nature Trail "Spruce Up", Volunteer Opportunity, Cross Timbers Chapter, Weatherford, Saturday, 1/25/2025 at 10 a.m.
2025-01-25 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Spruce Up Days

Please join us for the Chandor Nature Trail “Spruce Up” volunteer day from 10 a.m. to 12 p.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!

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

About the Nature Trail

Chandor Nature Trail is just under one mile long and is open for hikers and their leashed dogs free of charge during Chandor Garden hours. The Garden’s address is 711 W Lee Street in Weatherford.

Rooted In Seed & Plant Swap
2025-01-25 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Come visit our information table at the Rooted In Seed & Plant Swap! We are also providing a speaker at 1:45 for this event which will feature four speakers on various aspects of gardening. Rooted In is one of our NICE nurseries, so please stop in for a visit to brighten your January weekend! More details at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1541066976569520

Riparian and Submerged Aquatic Plant Restoration in Landa Park - chapter meeting
2025-01-27 17:45 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Speaker Casey Williams, aquatic ecologist and chapter member, “Riparian and Submerged Aquatic Plant Restoration in Landa Park, Social 5:45 pm, Business 6:15 pm, Program at 6:30 pm at New Braunfels Public library meeting room. Zoom link and passcode in newsletter and on website.

Bastrop County Chapter Meeting
2025-01-27 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for our monthly chapter meeting. Our meetings are hybrid. You can join us in person at the Bastrop Public Library in the Pressley Conference Room or virtually via Zoom.

2025-01-27 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Dear NLCP Committee Members,

This Monday begins our first meeting of 2024. We will meet at 7:00pm on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month on this Zoom link:

https://npsot-org.zoom.us/j/87628189964?pwd=[REDACTED]

We’re a small committee, and we don’t get to see each other in person very often, so please plan to join with your camera on.

See you Monday!

—

Jay Gowen, NLCP Chair, Pines and Prairies Chapter, 832-513-5785 (cell)

Propagation Techniques for Native Hollies, Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting (Weatherford)- Tuesday 1/28/2025
2025-01-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Chapter member Gwen Williams, will be sharing tips on growing and propagating native yaupon trees. These are wonderful native trees that provide great habitat and food for birds. Gwen is incredibly knowledgeable and is sure to inspire us to add these amazing native trees to our landscapes.

The Yaupon holly will keep its leaves to bring form and green to a winter-scape. The Possumhaw holly retains its brilliant berries well into the winter which makes for some wonderful red for the holidays.

Both hollies are Texas natives and grow easily in Parker County, and the Cross Timbers eco region. They are host plants for the Henry’s Elfin Butterfly and attract a wide variety of butterflies, birds, small mammals, and nectar insects.

If you would like to learn more about these wonderful native shrubs and how to propagate and care for them, come join us at our January meeting!

Meeting Details:

6:00pm Chapter Business Meeting

6:30pm Monthly Feature Presentation

This educational event is open to the public.

Location: Mount Pleasant Historical School, 213 Raymond George Way, Weatherford, Texas.

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

6:30 p.m. Native plant swap

Transform Your Lawn into Native Plant Haven and Photography Studio
2025-01-28 18:30 - 20:15 (America/Chicago)
Driven by a commitment to water conservation and wildlife support, Arlon Motsch replaced his traditional grass lawn with a variety of Texas native plants. He will share how he overcame the challenges of plant selection and community skepticism, while enhancing his home’s aesthetics and sparking a passion for insect photography at the January 28 meeting of the Fredericksburg chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT Fredericksburg). The meeting starts at 6:30 with a social time and the presentation begins at 7 p.m.

“The vibrant ecosystem Arlon cultivated has provided the perfect setting for capturing detailed images of pollinators and other insects,” said Jonathan Watt, new Board President of the Fredericksburg chapter of NPSOT. “His photography, which now serves as both a creative endeavor and an educational tool, highlights the ecological value of native plants.”

“I’m looking forward to sharing the things that worked and those that didn’t while converting our lawn into a pollinator paradise,” said Motsch. “I’m also going to share a lot of close-up insect photos and discuss the potential for homeowners to create sustainable landscapes that benefit both the environment and their personal hobbies.”

Motsch has lived near Center Point for seven years and moved there from Midland, TX. He is an avid amateur photographer who has embraced the world of digital photography on many levels. He is well versed in many types of photography, but has a strong personal interest in macro, close-up, wildlife and nature. He is retired and enjoys the outdoors, is an avid hiker, and enjoys kayaking, van camping and road tripping with camera in hand. He has been known to leave water behind on hikes to carry more camera gear, make U-turns on interstates to take a picture, drive many miles down dirt roads to take a picture, lay in mud, ants, and briars to take a picture, and landscape his yard for bug pictures.

NPSOT Fredericksburg holds its monthly meetings on the 4th Tuesday of the month at St. Joseph’s Halle (212 W. San Antonio St., Fredericksburg). There is a social time with snacks at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend in person and via online streaming (https://www.youtube.com/@fredericksburgtexasnativeg4884). More information is online at Facebook (@fbgtxnpsot), Instagram (@npsot_fredericksburg_chapter), and https://npsot.org/chapters/fredericksburg/. Meetings are free and open to the public.

Austin Chapter Meeting - Backyard Birds with Natasia Moore
2025-01-28 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Lakewood Clubhouse, 7317 Lakewood Dr., Austin, Texas, 78750, United States
In this presentation, Natasia will talk about the importance of birds, how they’re affected by urbanization, and ways in which we as residents can provide habitat for birds in our backyards. She will give examples of some of our common urban and suburban birds, including birds of prey, as well as some native plants that are beneficial to birds. She will also discuss some of the challenges to keep in mind when providing supplemental resources, such as food, water, and shelter.

Natasia Moore received her Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources Management and a Master’s degree in Wildlife, Aquatics, and Wildland Science and Management from Texas Tech University. She is currently an Urban Wildlife Biologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife, where she performs professional planning, management, research and public outreach associated with wildlife, habitat and natural resource management specific to the Greater Austin area. Her research interests include ecological effects of urban development, specifically as it relates to raptors and other avian species.

This is a hybrid online and in-person meeting, with the in-person meeting at

Lakewood Clubhouse 7317 Lakewood Dr. Austin, TX 78750

This is off 360.

Virtual attendees need to register in advance for this meeting:

https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkcuyuqzsvGdDa_OgrOmoRWnZ7M12KEJZ_

San Antonio Chapter Meeting - Stressed Out: A Look at Tree Health in San Antonio and How to Strengthen Our Urban Landscape
2025-01-28 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Arrive at 6:30pm to share or find native plants at the Plants x Donation table.

This will be a “hybrid” meeting, attend in-person or online.

In person: The Gathering Center at the Urban Ecology Center at Phil Hardberger Park, 8400 NW Military Hwy

Online: Please register in advance to attend via Zoom.

Presentation by Michael Nentwich. Stressed Out: A Look at Tree Health in San Antonio and How to Strengthen Our Urban Landscape.

Join us for a discussion about the stresses on our urban forest in San Antonio with Bexar Branches Alliance President Michael Nentwich. Is it the extreme heat during the summer, the extended heat waves, the severe cold events, the extended drought, or all of it? Once we can identify and name the stresses, let’s consider what we can do to maintain tree health and diversity in Bexar County.

Michael has more than 15 years of experience in community forestry management and program development. Currently the President and founder of Bexar Branches Alliance, Michael previously was San Antonio’s first City Forester and later served as City Forester with the City of Norfolk, Virginia. He has a BA in Environmental Science and MS in Forestry from Stephen F. Austin University.

If 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.

Note: The Zoom meeting is limited to 100 viewers at any time. If our Zoom meeting participants exceed that number online, you may not be able to access the meeting live. We apologize for the inconvenience, but the meeting will be available within days after the meeting on our YouTube channel.

Q1 State Board Meeting – Feb 1
2025-02-01 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Native Plant Society of Texas State Board MeetingZoom – Virtual Meeting9 – 11:00 am (join Zoom meeting as early as 08:30 pm)

This 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.

Register to attend the meeting: Registration link coming soon!

NPSOT Dallas February 1, 2025 - Chapter Garden Maintenance
2025-02-01 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Maintenance needed for our Dallas Chapter’s Native Garden. Come on out and give a hand!We will remove non-native plants, trimming and general cleaning of area.Several plants need to be divided/transplanted for the plant sale in May, at Native Plants and Prairie Day. For more details, see our homepage: https://www.npsot.org/chapters/dallas/

Clear Lake Chapter Board Meeting
2025-02-03 18:30 (America/Chicago)
Our Chapter Board, which includes officers and committee chairs, meets the first Monday of each month to discuss chapter business and plan future events.

Chapter board meetings are open to the public. Request Zoom meeting information at clear-lake-chapter@npsot.org.

Chapter Meeting, Hunke Hall, 33 Herff Farm Road, 6:00-8:00
2025-02-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
We are excited to have natural resources planner and ecologist Elizabeth McGreevy present at our Tuesday February 4th chapter meeting!

For 100 years, we’ve fought the woody brush that spreads across limestone regions of Texas called karst country. Much of this woody cover consists of mountain cedars, a type of juniper that prefers limestone. Instead of causing harm, we now know mountain cedars are benefitting the region since they regenerate degraded karst country or sustain groundwaters, healthy soils, deep carbon storage, biodiversity, while reducing fire risk and flooding. You will learn why we need to use mountain cedars and other nature-based solutions to help regenerate and protect these lands.

Elizabeth McGreevy, a sixth-generation Texas and Texas A&M graduate, is a natural resources ecologist and author of the book “Wanted! Mountain Cedars, Dead and Alive“. As the owner of Land Steward, she relies on more than 25 years of experience to produce site-specific ecosystem management plans for Hill Country landowners. In 2022, she founded Project Bedrock, now in partnership with The Watershed Association, to promote using mountain cedars and other nature-based solutions to regenerate the limestone karst country regions of Texas.

Collin County February Meeting - Gardening for Birds with Native Plants
2025-02-04 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Our Tuesday, February 4th chapter meeting will be virtual only via Zoom. We will not hold an in-person gathering at the Heard Museum in February, so please plan to join us online.

Our meeting will open at 6:30 for the testing of connections, with a short chapter update by our president, Rodney Thomas, at 7:00, followed by our February presentation. We will return to our regular hybrid meetings in March, with attendance available via Zoom and at the Heard Museum in McKinney.

Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/yn85nbzdMeeting ID: 885 5459 6572Passcode: [REDACTED]

The February meeting is on “Gardening for Birds with Native Plants“, presented by Jane Tillman. Jane will explore the ways you can enhance your landscape or local greenspace for birds and other wildlife using native plants. You will deepen your understanding of various backyard birds’ preferences for food, shelter, and water. Plus, learn how your plant choices, landscaping design, and gardening practices can help birds thrive and bring your landscape to life.

Jane is a past president of the Native Plant Society of Texas, Austin Chapter. Since 2003, Jane has been teaching people how to attract birds to their yards with native plants. She teaches beginning backyard birding classes and gives talks about Central Texas birds and gardening in the Austin community. Jane teaches a Birds of Central Texas class for the local non-profit Lifetime Learning Institute. She also teaches for the statewide Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP), and she helped create the NLCP Landscape for Birds class.

Gardening for Birds Colllin County NPSOT 2025Download

NPSOT-Houston Board Meeting
2025-02-04 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
The Houston chapter is always looking for dedicated volunteers who are passionate about the native plant mission in their city. Join our team to participate in important habitat, outreach, and planning efforts the support our mission. Anyone is welcome to attend our board meetings on zoom. We would love to have you join one of our committees and start the fun and rewarding work that goes into our various projects.

We use Slack to organize and communicate. Please email us at nphouston1@gmail.com for the slack link.

Meeting ID: 845 237 64852Passcode: [REDACTED]

Return to Houston Chapter Page

Houston Chapter Board Meeting - February 4
2025-02-04 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Interested in getting more involved with NPSOT-Houston? Come check out a board meeting and see what happens behind the scenes and see if you can help us further our mission. We meet via Zoom, so you can join from the comfort of home. Email us at nphouston1@gmail.com to request the zoom link.

Our monthly chapter board meetings are generally held on the first Tuesday of each month, January – November. Participation is open to the public.

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Outreach: Monarch Butterflies & Milkweed Etiquette
2025-02-05 11:00 (America/New_York)
Learn all about Monarch butterflies and how to choose the correct milkweed for your garden this spring. Free native milkweed seeds will be available!

LocationEvelyn Meador Branch Library2400 North Meyer AvenueSeabrook, TX 77586

Lakes & Pines Chapter Meeting - Tim Siegmund, Texas Parks & Wildlife (via Zoom)- "Natural Grassland Restoration"
2025-02-05 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)
“Native Grassland Restoration”

Boerne City Campus Natural Area (BCCNA) Workday
2025-02-06 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
Join us for BCCNA workdays!

The BCCNA project involves the restoration and enhancement of the Boerne City Campus Natural Area (BCCNA). The BCCNA is comprised of 13-acres on either side of the Old No. 9 Trail, behind the library. We are working towards restoring this area to a native pollinator habitat, creating a wildlife corridor and haven within the city.

BCCNA Workdays take place on the first and third Thursdays of each month in 2025.

Our meeting place will be in the Boerne Patrick Heath Public Library parking lot near the windmill. If you don’t see us at the windmill, walk out behind the library across the creek as we’ve likely already started!

Each volunteer will be required to fill out the City of Boerne’s liability waiver the first time he or she volunteers in 2025.

Contact Jeff Schwarz at jeffschwarz27@gmail.com for more info.

Workdays at the Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country Demonstration Garden
2025-02-06 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Demonstration Garden Workday! This is a fantastic opportunity to get your hands dirty, learn new gardening techniques, and contribute to the beauty and sustainability of our community garden. Contact Mickey Riviere, mr0752@gvtc.com, for details.

What to Expect:

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

Expert Guidance: Our knowledgeable gardeners will be on hand to share tips and answer your gardening questions.

Community Spirit: Meet fellow garden lovers, share stories, and enjoy the camaraderie of working together.

What to Bring:

Comfortable clothing and gardening gloves

A hat, sunscreen, and water

Your boundless enthusiasm and love for gardening!

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this workday is for everyone. Let’s come together to make our demonstration garden a thriving, beautiful space for all to enjoy.

Post Oak NPSOT Chapter Meeting: Native Plants for Green Roofs and Walls in Texas and Beyond
2025-02-06 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
You are invited to join us at our chapter meeting- Dr. Bruce Dvorak will present “Native Plants for Green Roofs and Walls in Texas and Beyond “

February 6th, Thursday

6 pm: Meet and Greet

6:30 pm: presentation

Gary Halter Nature Center at Lick Creek Park

Teddi Zonker Creating a Suburban Oasis for Pollinators, North Central Chapter Meeting
2025-02-06 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Creating a Suburban Oasis for PollinatorsWhat are the best practices for creating a suburban oasis? Master Gardener, Master Naturalist and NPOST member Teddi Zonker will discuss the best plants to add to your landscape, the difference between host and nectar plants, and so much more! Learn all about the synergies of butterflies, bees and birds in your garden.

Teddi Zonker is a self-taught butterfly hobbyist for nearly 20 years, award-winning photographer and local municipality fitness manager. She is a Tarrant County Master Gardener, Cross Timbers Master Naturalist, Monarch Watch Monarch Conservation Specialist, member of the Native Plant Society of Texas and Native Prairies Association of Texas. She has also completed the Native Landscape Certification Program and Volunteer Advanced Training/Entomology program. Teddi is also a Garden Coach, helping others convert suburban landscapes into pollinator habitats and Monarch Waystations. With a B. S. in Public Relations and a M.S. in Recreation and Leisure Studies, her goal is to educate others on the need for pollinator spaces and show how simple (and enjoyable) it is to meet this need starting with their own back (and front) yard!

Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Orchid & Iris Room

3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas 76107

6:30 socializing and snacks

7:00 Business meeting and announcements

The presentation will follow our business meeting.

This meeting is hybrid; in person with a virtual Zoom option.

Advance registration is required to receive the Zoom link: Zoom Registration
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Second Saturday Workday, 9:00am - Noon
2025-02-08 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Cibolo Nature Center Demonstration Gardens

Please bring gloves, hat, water, sun and insect protection, and your favorite gardening tools.

Contact Veronica Hawk, veronica.hawk@gmail.com for more info.

Outreach: How To: Grow Native Milkweed
2025-02-08 11:00 (America/New_York)
Free workshop by Greg Pearson. Learn how to grow native milkweed for our migrating Monarchs and receive free milkweed seeds.

LocationJimbo’s Nursery15019 8th StreetSanta Fe, TX 77517
