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SUMMARY:Habitat Workday @ EIH
DESCRIPTION:Habitat volunteers help weed and mulch flower beds\, plant native plants\, maintain pathways\, and trim trees and bushes. Volunteers may also help clean out the pond on select work days. \n\n\n\n\nNo experience necessary—we’ll show you what goes and what stays\n\n\n\nBring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)\n\n\n\nDon’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle\, hat\, and sunscreen!\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers must be 18 or older to participate in EIH’s workdays unless prior arrangements have been made. \n\n\n\nWe do not hold workdays when the university is officially closed. Also\, workdays are canceled during inclement weather\, though a light sprinkle or drizzle rarely keeps us out of the garden. If you’re not sure\, please call 281-283-3950 or 281-283-3045\, and we’ll let you know if we’re digging in. \n\n\n\nLocationEnvironmental Institute of Houston (Click link for Google Map)University of Houston-Clear LakeNorth Office Annex (NOA) 1 Building2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston\, TX 77058
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/habitat-workday-eih-4/2025-07-15/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110209
CREATED:20250311T203131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T203132Z
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SUMMARY:Fredericksburg Board of Directors plans for upcoming events.
DESCRIPTION:Plans for upcoming events and membership involvement is the focus for the March meeting of the Board of Directors. Included will be the dates for the Fall Plant Sale as well as the progress for the Spring sale. Field Trip plans. Members are invited. Ask a current board member for location.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/fredericksburg-board-of-directors-plans-for-upcoming-events/2025-07-15/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Business Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110209
CREATED:20250127T201904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T201907Z
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SUMMARY:Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Location: Tye Preston Memorial Library\, 16311 S. Access Road\, Canyon Lake\, Texas 78133.  Social time 5:30 p.m.\, business meeting 5:40 p.m.\, Plant-of-the-Month 5:50 p.m.\, hour-long program 6:20 p.m.  All presentations are available via Zoom and are recorded for our Youtube channel.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-6/2025-07-15/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110209
CREATED:20250626T031020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T031207Z
UID:10005423-1752600600-1752609600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Comal Conservation Indoor Picnic and Texas Nature Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:This is a family friendly indoor picnic and Texas nature docuseries (5 short films) viewing. From the folks that brought you ‘Deep In The Heart\,’ come join us and learn about our Texas State Parks\, efforts to conserve bats\, redfish\, bears\, and ocelots. \n\n\n\nMcKenna Events Center – 801 W. San Antonio St. New Braunfels\, TX 78130 \n\n\n\nFACEBOOK EVENT LINK \n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1AcXHK5aZW
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/comal-conservation-indoor-picnic-and-texas-nature-film-screening/
CATEGORIES:Social Event,Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110209
CREATED:20250617T152437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T152438Z
UID:10005232-1752604200-1752607800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Effective Landscape Use of Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Deedy Wright at the Headwaters at the Comal. Link to register.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/effective-landscape-use-of-native-plants-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110209
CREATED:20250109T185213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T173607Z
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SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting – July 15
DESCRIPTION:Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) Executive Committee meetings occur monthly and any member may attend. Contact the Executive Director prior to the meeting at state@npsot.org for Zoom and applicable document links. Please be prepared to follow the Visitor’s Executive Meeting Protocol.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-july-9/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110209
CREATED:20250622T183121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T183122Z
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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-4/2025-07-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110209
CREATED:20250203T041223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T205906Z
UID:10004679-1752753600-1752757200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Chapter Leader Forum:  Introducing Slack\, Our New Workspace Platform
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Leader Forums provide a place for discussion and questions regarding NPSOT state and chapter issues. Let’s share ideas and support one another in growing the organization and supporting the mission!  \n\n\n\nJuly Topic: Using Slack\, Our New Workspace Platform \n\n\n\nDescription:  \n\n\n\nThis Chapter Leader Forum will provide an overview of the cloud-based communications platform\, “Slack”\, which is replacing the Society’s use of “Workplace from Meta” as our virtual office because Meta is discontinuing Workplace effective August 31\, 2025. \n\n\n\nSlack participation will be limited to Staff\, State Board members\, and members of active State committees\, and invitations will be sent out shortly. Staff\, State Board\, and Committee members are strongly encouraged to attend or sign up to receive an event recording to watch later. \n\n\n\nRenata Lucia will ease this transition by giving an overview of what Slack is and how to get started\, and then conduct demos and live Q&A along with Transition Team Members Craig Dalton and Bill Hopkins. \n\n\n\nFollowing this presentation\, you will be ready to make the transition from Workplace to Slack! \n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\nCraig Dalton\, WebmasterBill Hopkins\, NLCP Steering Committee ChairRenata Lucia\, Tech Coordinator/Administrative Assistant \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, July 17\, 2025 (Third Thursday) 12 – 1 pm \n\n\n\nZoom Registration Link: \n\n\n\nhttps://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/p29dY-z8TLewXPbSeDRtsA
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-leader-forum-14/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Leader Forum,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110209
CREATED:20250715T145645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T145646Z
UID:10004710-1752778800-1752782400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Bees! How We Can Help Them - July 17
DESCRIPTION:July’s talk will focus on our pollinator friends\, bees! Our speaker is Colin McKenzie\, who has worked for the USDA\, the National Park Service\, and the Bureau of Land Management. He will discuss a history of bees and their role in our ecosystem\, as well as their life histories\, taxonomic relationships\, ecology\, and anatomy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur monthly chapter meetings are held on every 3rd Thursday\, January – November. Our meetings are free and open to the public thanks to our members and sponsors.  \n\n\n\nThe presentation will start at 7:00 pm\, but come at 6:45 pm for a meet and greet with snacks. \n\n\n\nHouston Arboretum and Nature Center \n\n\n\n610 Entrance (preferred)120 W Loop N FwyHouston\, TX 77024 \n\n\n\nWoodway Entrance4501 Woodway DriveHouston\, TX 77024 \n\n\n\nMeetings will also be live-streamed and recorded for later viewing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Houston Chapter Page
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/bees-how-we-can-help-them-july-17/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110209
CREATED:20250704T183226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T183228Z
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SUMMARY:Lake Mineral Wells State Park Pollinator Garden Work Day\, Volunteer Opportunity\, Cross Timbers Chapter\, Mineral Wells\, Saturday\, 7/19/2025 at 9 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:🌿 Calling All Native Plant Enthusiasts! 🌿  Be a Pollinator Protector! 🐝🌸 \n\n\n\nJoin us for a morning of volunteer magic at Lake Mineral Wells State Park. 🌼✨ \n\n\n\nYou can help maintain the pollinator garden at Lake Mineral Wells State Park! 🌼🦋 This wonderful community effort supports our local ecosystems and provides habitat to facilitate the important work of pollinators.  This garden provides educational information to visitors and is utilized by the park staff to explain the importance of native plants and their benefits. \n\n\n\nHere are some suggestions on clothing and what to bring: \n\n\n\n\nWork Clothing: Wear comfortable work clothing appropriate for the weather. Layers are great for adjusting to changing conditions.\n\n\n\nGloves: If you have gardening gloves\, bring them along. They’ll protect your hands while working with plants and soil.\n\n\n\nGardening Tools: If you own any gardening tools\, such as nippers\, shovels\, spades\, pitchforks\, or wheelbarrows\, feel free to bring them.  Buckets and brooms are also useful. These tools can be incredibly helpful for various tasks.\n\n\n\nWater: Stay hydrated! Bring a water bottle to keep yourself refreshed during the work.\n\n\n\nHat:  A hat with a wide brim provides shade for your face\, neck\, and ears\, protecting you from direct sunlight. It helps prevent sunburn and reduces the risk of skin damage caused by UV radiation.  In case of cooler weather\, wear a hat to keep warm.\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Details: \n\n\n\n\nIf the temperature is below 40°F or if it’s raining\, the workday will be canceled. \n\n\n\nFor any specific questions or further information\, you can reach out to Cindy Crump at cindyleecrump@gmail.com or Vicki Brooks at vicki.brooks@icloud.com\n\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\n\nLake Mineral Wells State Park\, 100 Park Road 71\, Mineral Wells\, Texas.\n\n\n\nBefore entering the park gates\, take a left into the administration building parking lot.\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Point: \n\n\n\n\nMeet at the garden located near the administration building entrance (before paying at the gate).\n\n\n\n\nLet’s come together and contribute to the beauty and health of our local environment! 🌿🌸 \n\n\n\nVolunteer hours count towards Texas Master Naturalist and Texas Master Gardeners.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lake-mineral-wells-state-park-pollinator-garden-work-day-volunteer-opportunity-cross-timbers-chapter-mineral-wells-saturday-7-19-2025-at-9-a-m/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250721T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250721T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110209
CREATED:20240119T165046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T165226Z
UID:10002628-1753120800-1753128000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Beaumont Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly chapter meetings. You do not need to be a member to attend. We meet the 3rd Monday of each month. \n\n\n\nMeeting Location: Tyrrell Park – 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, TX 77705 \n\n\n\nWe meet in the Binks Horticultural Center in the Beaumont Botanical Gardens area of the park.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/beaumont-chapter-meeting/2025-07-21/
LOCATION:Tyrell Park\, 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, Texas\, 77705
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110209
CREATED:20241217T141000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T011929Z
UID:10003770-1753174800-1753182000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Habitat Workday @ EIH
DESCRIPTION:Habitat volunteers help weed and mulch flower beds\, plant native plants\, maintain pathways\, and trim trees and bushes. Volunteers may also help clean out the pond on select work days. \n\n\n\n\nNo experience necessary—we’ll show you what goes and what stays\n\n\n\nBring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)\n\n\n\nDon’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle\, hat\, and sunscreen!\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers must be 18 or older to participate in EIH’s workdays unless prior arrangements have been made. \n\n\n\nWe do not hold workdays when the university is officially closed. Also\, workdays are canceled during inclement weather\, though a light sprinkle or drizzle rarely keeps us out of the garden. If you’re not sure\, please call 281-283-3950 or 281-283-3045\, and we’ll let you know if we’re digging in. \n\n\n\nLocationEnvironmental Institute of Houston (Click link for Google Map)University of Houston-Clear LakeNorth Office Annex (NOA) 1 Building2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston\, TX 77058
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/habitat-workday-eih-4/2025-07-22/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110209
CREATED:20250622T222153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T222356Z
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SUMMARY:Mission Library Branch Native Seed Event
DESCRIPTION:Location: Mission Branch Library\, 3134 Roosevelt Ave\, San Antonio\, TX 78214 \n\n\n\nCraig Bruska\, the NPSOT State Chair of the Native Seed Committee and SA chapter member\, will be leading a seed process event at the Mission Library Branch.  The event on 7/22 from 6 PM until library closing at 8 PM. To add native plant seeds to their seed library.   Come for as long or short as you schedule allows.  Any help is always well. \n\n\n\nThe Mission Branch Library is located at:3134 Roosevelt Ave\,  \n\n\n\nSan Antonio\, TX  78214 \n\n\n\nIf you have native seeds to donate\, please them bring along.   This event not only brings native plants seeds to the community\, but it is a learning opportunity to volunteers on the various plants seed we will be process.  
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/mission-library-branch-native-seed-event/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Seed Exchange,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110209
CREATED:20240930T235050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T235051Z
UID:10003881-1753209000-1753216200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:No July Austin Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-meeting-13/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110209
CREATED:20250622T230040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T230041Z
UID:10005422-1753210800-1753214400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Working with Developers and HOAs on Native and Water-Wise Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:Arrive at 6:30pm to share or find native plants at the Plants x Donation table. \n\n\n\nThis will be a “hybrid” meeting\, attend in-person or online. \n\n\n\n\nIn person: The Gathering Center at the Urban Ecology Center at Phil Hardberger Park\, 8400 NW Military Hwy\n\n\n\nOnline: Please register in advance to attend via Zoom.\n\n\n\n\nPresentation by Marisa Bruno\, Phil Hardberger ParkWorking with Developers and HOAs on Native and Water-Wise Landscapes\n\n\n\nIn the spring of 2025\, the Hill Country Alliance released a new resource\, “Model Language for HOAs in the Texas Hill Country: A Practical Guide for Protecting and Preserving Water Resources\, Native Landscapes\, and Night Skies.” Written with input from over 30 water utility leaders and conservation experts\, this guide promotes a new standard for landscaping in new developments and helps established HOAs update their landscaping policies to better conserve natural resources. In this presentation\, Marisa Bruno will present an overview of the guide and share reflections and learnings on the initial rollout to new developments and established HOAs. Additionally\, the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance will present its complimentary guide\, “Watershed Stewardship for the Edwards Aquifer Region: A Low Impact Development Manual.” Attendees will leave with two new tools in their toolkit for promoting native landscapes and protecting water resources! \n\n\n\nIf you are attending in person\, there is no need to register. However\, if you are attending via Zoom\, please register here before the meeting begins as late registration and entry will not be allowed. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n\n\nNote: The Zoom recording will be available within days after the meeting on our  YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/working-with-developers-and-hoas-on-native-and-water-wise-landscapes/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110209
CREATED:20250714T002055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T002056Z
UID:10005428-1753210800-1753214400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Be Prepared for the Next Wildfire with Fire-Resistant Landscaping
DESCRIPTION:A spark can quickly become a wildfire like it did during the Crabapple fire that burned nearly 10\,000 acres and destroyed nine residences and several other buildings. Are you ready for the next fire? A fire could strike at any moment and with the right conditions threaten your home regardless if you live on acreage in the county or in a subdivision. \n\n\n\nDayziah Petruska\, Wildland Urban Interface Coordinator for Texas A&M Forest Service Region 6 (which includes Gillespie County) will speak about the basics of fire behavior and how property owners can prepare for and decrease the risk of structure loss in wildfire situations. She will also discuss home hardening strategies and fire-resistant landscaping.  \n\n\n\nThe meeting begins at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Halle (212 W. San Antonio St.\, Fredericksburg) and doors open at 6:30 p.m. for social time.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/be-prepared-for-the-next-wildfire-with-fire-resistant-landscaping/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110209
CREATED:20250714T184435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T184626Z
UID:10005429-1753210800-1753214400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Fredericksburg July 22:  Fire Wise Landscaping - Be Prepared!
DESCRIPTION:A spark can quickly become a wildfire like it did during the Crabapple fire north of Fredericksburg that burned nearly 10\,000 acres and destroyed nine residences and several other buildings. Are you ready for the next fire? A fire could strike at any moment and with the right conditions threaten your home regardless if you live on acreage in the county or in a subdivision.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/fredericksburg-july-22-fire-wise-landscaping-be-prepared/
CATEGORIES:Hybrid chapter meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110209
CREATED:20250215T203641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T210403Z
UID:10004974-1753351200-1753356600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture Demonstration Garden Workday
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Demonstration Garden Workday! This is a fantastic opportunity to get your hands dirty\, learn new gardening techniques\, and contribute to the beauty and sustainability of our community garden.  Contact Craig Bruska for more details:  craigbruska@hotmail.com.  The garden is located at 1370 Church Hill Dr.\, New Braunfels\, Tx 78130 in the Heritage Village. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nHands-On Learning: Gain practical experience in planting\, pruning\, and maintaining a variety of plants.\n\n\n\nExpert Guidance: Our knowledgeable garden coordinators will be on hand to share tips and answer your gardening questions.\n\n\n\nCommunity Spirit: Meet fellow garden lovers\, share stories\, and enjoy the camaraderie of working together.\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\n\n\n\nComfortable clothing and gardening gloves\n\n\n\nA hat\, water\, pest repellent\, and sunscreen\n\n\n\nYour enthusiasm and love for gardening!\n\n\n\nCommon gardening tools\, such as pruners\, weeders\, and the like.  Whatever you use in your garden\, as tools will not be provided.\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out\, this workday is for everyone. Let’s come together to make our demonstration garden a thriving\, beautiful space for all to enjoy.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/museum-of-texas-handmade-furniture-demonstration-garden-workday-2/2025-07-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110209
CREATED:20240810T135253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T160434Z
UID:10003405-1753381800-1753389000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:The Nature Conservancy: Our Goals for 2030
DESCRIPTION:Nature Conservancy’s Goals and short business meeting. \n\n\n\n6:30pm – Social time7:00pm – Zoom opens and meeting begins \n\n\n\nCourtney Mayden\, Associate Director of Development at The Nature Conservancy will present an informative program about the Nature Conservancy’s 2030 goals of supporting biodiversity\, reducing climate change\, protecting more land and water\, and providing more food to our ever-growing population. Understanding the work that is going on in North Texas to contribute to these worldwide goals of The Conservancy could help Trinity Forks and the Native Plant Society of Texas collaborate more effectively. \n\n\n\nOpen to the public. \n\n\n\nWe hope you can join our meeting in person at TWU’s  Ann Stuart Science Complex.  Campus parking is open after 6:00pm. \n\n\n\nIf you can’t join us in person\, we invite you to our Zoom meeting. \n\n\n\nZOOM PARTICIPANTS ONLY: Please Register in advance for this meeting: \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O3MOpFeKTYmq7lwngfH2HA \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/trinity-forks-educational-program-and-short-business-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting,Chapter Meeting,Community Outreach,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110209
CREATED:20250718T235118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T235120Z
UID:10005431-1753520400-1753527600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Chandor Nature Trail "Spruce Up"\, Volunteer Opportunity\, Cross Timbers Chapter\, Weatherford\, Saturday\, 7/26/2025 at 9 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:Spruce Up Days\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for the Chandor Nature Trail “Spruce Up” volunteer day from 9 a.m. to 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! \n\n\n\nVolunteer hours count towards Texas Master Naturalist and Texas Master Gardeners. \n\n\n\nAbout the Nature Trail\n\n\n\nChandor Nature Trail is just under one mile long and is open for hikers and their leashed dogs free of charge during Chandor Garden hours. The Garden’s address is 711 W Lee Street in Weatherford.  
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chandor-nature-trail-spruce-up-volunteer-opportunity-cross-timbers-chapter-weatherford-saturday-7-26-2025-at-9-a-m/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110209
CREATED:20250311T025622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T025624Z
UID:10005076-1753725600-1753729200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Prairie Rose Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly chapter meeting at the Somervell County Citizens Center\, 209 SW Barnard Street in Glen Rose. The meetings are free and open to visitors.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/prairie-rose-chapter-meeting/2025-07-28/
LOCATION:Somervell County Citizens Center\, 209 SW Barnard Street\, Glen Rose\, Texas\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110209
CREATED:20241128T004147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T151433Z
UID:10004300-1753725600-1753732800@www.npsot.org
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-5/2025-07-28/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110209
CREATED:20250519T192718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T130412Z
UID:10005199-1753727400-1753732800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting - Rain gardens
DESCRIPTION:Shannon founded Ecosystem Regeneration Artisans (ERA) Landscaping to unite talented land stewards on projects that realize the vision of creating healthy ecological communities. From residential rainscapes at individual homes\, to improving water management and native plant diversity for HOAs\, to wildlife management plan implementation on large-acreage ranches\, Shannon and her team create projects focused on earth care and people care. Their gardens use Texas indigenous plants to provide wildlife habitat for pollinators and birds\, incorporate perennial food crops for human consumption\, and involve mechanisms to harvest rainwater to capture it into the soil before it runs off\, becomes polluted\, and contributes to flooding.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-meeting-rain-gardens/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110209
CREATED:20240108T175345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T175347Z
UID:10002475-1753729200-1753732800@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/49257/2025-07-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110209
CREATED:20241217T141000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T011929Z
UID:10003771-1753779600-1753786800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Habitat Workday @ EIH
DESCRIPTION:Habitat volunteers help weed and mulch flower beds\, plant native plants\, maintain pathways\, and trim trees and bushes. Volunteers may also help clean out the pond on select work days. \n\n\n\n\nNo experience necessary—we’ll show you what goes and what stays\n\n\n\nBring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)\n\n\n\nDon’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle\, hat\, and sunscreen!\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers must be 18 or older to participate in EIH’s workdays unless prior arrangements have been made. \n\n\n\nWe do not hold workdays when the university is officially closed. Also\, workdays are canceled during inclement weather\, though a light sprinkle or drizzle rarely keeps us out of the garden. If you’re not sure\, please call 281-283-3950 or 281-283-3045\, and we’ll let you know if we’re digging in. \n\n\n\nLocationEnvironmental Institute of Houston (Click link for Google Map)University of Houston-Clear LakeNorth Office Annex (NOA) 1 Building2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston\, TX 77058
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/habitat-workday-eih-4/2025-07-29/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110209
CREATED:20250109T185840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T185841Z
UID:10004595-1754139600-1754146800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Q3 State Board Meeting – Aug 2
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 to be added closer to date
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/q3-state-board-meeting-aug-2/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250804T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250804T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110209
CREATED:20250204T034423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T034425Z
UID:10004699-1754332200-1754332200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Clear Lake Chapter Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our Chapter Board\, which includes officers and committee chairs\, meets the first Monday of each month to discuss chapter business and plan future events. \n\n\n\nChapter board meetings are open to the public. Request Zoom meeting information at clear-lake-chapter@npsot.org.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/clear-lake-chapter-board-meeting-2/2025-08-04/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110209
CREATED:20241217T141000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T011929Z
UID:10003772-1754384400-1754391600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Habitat Workday @ EIH
DESCRIPTION:Habitat volunteers help weed and mulch flower beds\, plant native plants\, maintain pathways\, and trim trees and bushes. Volunteers may also help clean out the pond on select work days. \n\n\n\n\nNo experience necessary—we’ll show you what goes and what stays\n\n\n\nBring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)\n\n\n\nDon’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle\, hat\, and sunscreen!\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers must be 18 or older to participate in EIH’s workdays unless prior arrangements have been made. \n\n\n\nWe do not hold workdays when the university is officially closed. Also\, workdays are canceled during inclement weather\, though a light sprinkle or drizzle rarely keeps us out of the garden. If you’re not sure\, please call 281-283-3950 or 281-283-3045\, and we’ll let you know if we’re digging in. \n\n\n\nLocationEnvironmental Institute of Houston (Click link for Google Map)University of Houston-Clear LakeNorth Office Annex (NOA) 1 Building2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston\, TX 77058
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/habitat-workday-eih-4/2025-08-05/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110209
CREATED:20241212T001837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T152940Z
UID:10004359-1754418600-1754425800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Collin County August Meeting - Land Stewardship for Birds
DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Martin Reid\, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center; Cedar Elm (Ulmus crassifolia); Black-capped Vireo\n\n\n\nPlease join us on Tuesday August 5th for our chapter program on “Land Stewardship for Birds and the Importance of Native Plant Communities”. You can attend either in person at the Heard Museum in McKinney or virtually via Zoom.  \n\n\n\nOur speaker\, Rufus Stephens\, will be discussing how diverse and healthy native plant communities are the cornerstone of healthy wildlife habitats. Birds can be a great indicator for healthy plant communities. Recent articles have sounded the alarm about dramatic declines in bird and butterfly populations. Learning to look at the plant community level and identify needed habitat improvements can improve stewardship for birds\, insects and native plants. \n\n\n\nJoining our meeting\n\n\n\nOur meetings are open to the public and you can join us in person at the Heard Museum’s Laughlin Hall\, via the south entrance to the building\, or online through Zoom using the following details: \n\n\n\nZoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/yn85nbzd \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 885 5459 6572 / Passcode: 571904 \n\n\n\nProgram Schedule\n\n\n\n6:30 – Laughlin Hall and Zoom opens \n\n\n\n7:00 – Meeting begins – chapter update from Rodney Thomas \n\n\n\n7:15 – Rufus Stephens’ presentation \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker\n\n\n\nRufus Stephens is a Certified Wildlife Biologist\, an educator\, and coauthor with Jan Wrede of “Land Stewardship for Birds: A Guide for Central Texas” by TAMU Press. He has worked as a wildlife biologist for 37 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.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/collin-county-august-meeting-land-stewardship-for-birds/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110209
CREATED:20240418T194626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T194856Z
UID:10003044-1754420400-1754424000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:NPSOT-Houston Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Houston chapter is always looking for dedicated volunteers who are passionate about the native plant mission in their city. Join our team to participate in important habitat\, outreach\, and planning efforts the support our mission. Anyone is welcome to attend our board meetings on zoom. We would love to have you join one of our committees and start the fun and rewarding work that goes into our various projects. \n\n\n\nWe use Slack to organize and communicate. Please email us at nphouston1@gmail.com for the slack link.  \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 845 237 64852Passcode: monarch \n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Houston Chapter Page
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/may-npsot-houston-board-meeting/2025-08-05/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="reba wiles":MAILTO:rwiles104@gmail.com
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