Native Plant Society of Texas

NPSOT-Houston Board Meeting
2026-05-11 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]

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Tuesday Workday at EIH
2026-05-12 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-19 09:00 - 11:00
Learn how to propagate native plants while helping grow plants for the chapter’s plant sales. Activities include starting plants from seeds, cuttings, and other methods, as well as making labels, mixing soil, and prepping growing trays.

Habitat volunteers may also help weed and mulch flower beds, plant native plants, maintain pathways, and trim trees and bushes.

No experience necessary

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.

Lindheimer Chapter Board Meeting
2026-05-12 09:30 - 12:00
The members of the Board meet the second Tuesday of each month at the Tye Preston Memorial Library in the Founder’s Room.

NPSOT Website Committee
2026-05-12 19:00 - 20:00
Open to any members who help manage content on their chapter or committee website.No registration required.

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Meeting ID: 897 7771 6314Passcode: [REDACTED]

NLCP Level 2 for Austin
2026-05-13 08:30 - 15:30
Registration is required, and this class will fill up fast. More information and registration is here starting Feb 1. https://www.npsot.org/our-work/class-schedule/

Mammen Family Public Library Demonstration Garden Workday 2nd Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.
2026-05-13 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-13 09:30 - 11:00
We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Demonstration Garden Workday! This is a fantastic opportunity to get your hands dirty, learn new gardening techniques, and contribute to the beauty and sustainability of our community garden. The garden is located at 131 Bulverde Crossing Rd, Bulverde, TX 78163.

What to Expect:

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

Expert Guidance: Our knowledgeable garden coordinators 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, water, pest repellent, and sunscreen

Your enthusiasm and love for gardening!

Common gardening tools, such as pruners, weeders, and the like. Whatever you use in your garden, as tools will not be provided.

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.

Nick Kowalske, Texas Conservation Alliance, Propagating North Texas Native Plants, North Central Chapter Meeting
2026-05-14 18:30 - 20:30
Join Nick Kowalske from Texas Conservation Alliance to learn about the work that TCA does in their Native Plant Propagation Center to grow native plants for distribution across North Texas. Propagation is a big task and a big topic, so get ready for a whirlwind discussion of seed treatment, transplanting protocols, plant policies, and our favorite moments from the greenhouse. Come with questions and be prepared for a very nerdy evening!

Nick Kowalske is a recent graduate from Harvard University with a degree in Integrative Biology who is also a HUGE native plant nerd! His scientific and personal interest in plants has driven him to undertake a deep dive into native landscaping at home while also now working in the Texas Conservation Alliance Native Plant Propagation Center. His work on North Texas native plants ranges from backyard gardening and greenhouse work to rare native plant rescues and remnant prairie seed collection.

6:30 Doors Open, Socializing and Snacks7:00 Chapter Meeting and AnnouncementsThe presentation will follow our brief business meeting.

LOCATIONFort Worth Botanic GardenRose Room3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas 76107

VIRTUAL ZOOM REGISTRATION This meeting is hybrid and will be held in person and on Zoom. You can register in advance to receive the Zoom meeting link by clicking the GREEN BUTTON found at the top of the Calendar page on our website. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the online meeting.

FREEThis is a free event hosted by the North Central Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas. Our meetings are open to members and non-members. For more information about the North Central Chapter, and the benefits of membership, please visit our website.

Native Swagger: Turning Heads with Texas Native Plants – Williamson County Chapter Meeting, May 14
2026-05-14 19:00 - 20:30
Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday, May 14, 2026, when our featured topic will be “Native Swagger: Turning Heads with Texas Native Plants” with Andrea DeLong-Amaya. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM. The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting.

Please note => This month’s guest presentation will NOT be recorded for YouTube.

About our topic: Native plants are ecological powerhouses while representing our botanical heritage. But too often, they’re dismissed as messy or weedy. It’s time to change the narrative! In this talk, we’ll explore how to use native plants to create gardens that are true people-pleasers. From wild to formal designs, lawns to containers, sun to shade, wildlife gardens to water gardens, even edible gardens — you’ll see how natives provide habitat while they also serve as the anchor for stunning landscapes. Whether you’re already a native-plant champion or just native-curious, you’ll come away with ideas to elevate your garden and give native plants the starring role they deserve.

BONUS BOOK SIGNING! Bring your copy of Andrea’s book The Texas Native Plant Primer for Andrea to sign! If you don’t have it yet, be sure to purchase the primer before the meeting. Copies will NOT be available for sale at the meeting. Options for purchasing include the NPSOT Bookstore, or Timber Press.

About our speaker:Andrea DeLong-Amaya (ahn-DRAY-ah di-LONG ah-MY-ah)Horticulture Educator, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

For over three decades, Andrea DeLong-Amaya has been living her life’s mission to honor the natural world through presenting and teaching classes about the horticulture, ecology, and importance of native plants in planned landscapes.

Over the prior 21 years, she served as the Wildflower Center’s Director of Horticulture, overseeing the nine acres of Texas native plant gardens, and nursery programs. She’s been a staff member since 1998 and has over 30 years of experience with Texas native plants in horticulture, ecology and garden design. Recently, she has taken on a new role at the Wildflower Center focusing more on teaching and advancing interpretation in the gardens.

Andrea has contributed numerous gardening articles to publications such as Taunton’s Fine Gardening, Rodale’s Organic Gardening, American Public Gardens Association’s Public Garden, Neil Sperry’s Gardens and e-Gardens, Texas Gardener and Wildflower (the Center’s member magazine). Her regionally best-selling book, the Texas Native Plant Primer (Timber Press), was released in March of 2025.

Andrea has appeared numerous times on Central Texas Gardener, PBS’s long-running television program, and was a two-time guest on WNYC’s Science Friday. Jennifer Jewell featured Andrea’s work in her 2020 book, “The Earth in Her Hands: 75 Extraordinary Women Working in the World of Plants,” and interviewed DeLong-Amaya on the podcast Cultivating Place.

The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College honored Andrea with the prestigious 2025 Scott Garden & Horticulture Award in March 2025. And in the fall of 2025, the Native Plant Society of Texas recognized her for the Texas Native Plant Primer with the Correll Memorial Award.

==> This month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Public Library, 2nd floor, 402 West 8th St, Georgetown, TX 78626. Come early (6:30 PM) for expert advice, to check out the seed swap board, or just to visit.

==> To attend via Zoom, register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/0HS0aMmtQ4Sh5nVia5ba6Q#/registration

The original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.

Information Booth
2026-05-16 08:00 - 17:00
Visit our information booth at the Keep Argyle Beautiful Fair, Station 511, 511 Gibbons Road South, Argyle

Lakes & Pines Demonstration Garden Work Day at Wood County Arboretum
2026-05-16 09:00 - 12:00
You’re invited to grab your garden tools and join us at the garden or just come out and say hello and take in the sublime natural beauty of springtime on the arboretum grounds. Feel free to bring a companion and share with others what our chapter is all about. We’ll meet on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 9:00 – 12:00.

Clymer Meadow Preserve Wildflower Tour
2026-05-16 09:00 - 13:00
The Nature Conservancy is holding their Clymer Meadow Preserve Wildflower Tour on Saturday May 16th. The tour will take place three times that day: 9:00 am, 10:30, and noon. Each tour taking about one hour.You must sign-up through The Nature Conservancy site to join this free tour.

Clymer Meadow Preserve is a 1,475-acre preserve that protects one of the largest and last remaining remants of the Blackland Prairie. It is located near Celeste, and more information available on the Nature Conservancy website.

Society Saturday at Rainbow Gardens
2026-05-16 09:00 - 13:00
LOCATION: Rainbow Gardens, 8516 Bandera Road, San Antonio, TX 78250

This event at Rainbow Gardens on Bandera Road is the perfect chance for our NPSOT chapter to showcase our programs, activities, and passion for all things plants and nature. Society Saturday will bring together local enthusiasts, families, and experts for a day of learning and fun.

Our volunteers will be ambassadors for the native plant demo garden that we maintain. We will be sharing information about NPSOT and the plants in the garden.

There will be two shifts for this event. If you would like to volunteer, please SIGN UP HERE.

Organizer: npsot.sanantonio@gmail.com

Lake Mineral Wells State Park Pollinator Garden Work Day, Volunteer Opportunity, Cross Timbers Chapter, Mineral Wells, Saturday, 5/16/2026 at 10 a.m.
2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:00
🌿 Calling All Native Plant Enthusiasts! 🌿 Be a Pollinator Protector! 🐝🌸

Join us for a morning of volunteer magic at Lake Mineral Wells State Park. 🌼✨

You 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.

Here are some suggestions on clothing and what to bring:

Work Clothing: Wear comfortable work clothing appropriate for the weather. Layers are great for adjusting to changing conditions.

Gloves: If you have gardening gloves, bring them along. They’ll protect your hands while working with plants and soil.

Gardening 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.

Water: Stay hydrated! Bring a water bottle to keep yourself refreshed during the work.

Hat: 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.

Additional Details:

If the temperature is below 40°F or if it’s raining, the workday will be canceled.

For 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

Location:

Lake Mineral Wells State Park, 100 Park Road 71, Mineral Wells, Texas.

Before entering the park gates, take a left into the administration building parking lot.

Meeting Point:

Meet at the garden located near the administration building entrance (before paying at the gate).

Let’s come together and contribute to the beauty and health of our local environment! 🌿🌸

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

🥾Field Trip - Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve
2026-05-16 10:00 - 14:00
” a once in a lifetime opportunity”, Joe Liggio, author of Texas Orchids, will be hosting a special Wildflower Walk.

Beaumont Chapter Meeting
2026-05-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Tyrell Park, 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77705
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.

Meeting Location: Tyrrell Park – 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive, Beaumont, TX 77705

We meet in the Binks Horticultural Center in the Beaumont Botanical Gardens area of the park.

Lindheimer Chapter Picnic
2026-05-19 18:00 - 20:00
Location: Headwaters at the Comal

333 East Klingemann Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130

Monthly Chapter Meeting
2026-05-20 08:00 - 17:00
Join us for our monthly chapter meeting! We meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month.

More details are coming soon.

Elm Creek: Monthly Chapter Meeting
2026-05-20 08:00 - 17:00

Bird and Plant Walk at Waterloo Park
2026-05-20 08:30 - 10:00
Birds and plants are natural friends, so why not enjoy them together? Join Travis Audubon and Native Plant Society of Texas for a bird and plant identification walk at Waterloo Park, where we will learn more about local flora and fauna and how the two benefit each other. Beginner birders and plant enthusiasts are welcome to this leisurely exploration of nature at one of downtown’s best parks!

The address listed will take you to a meeting spot. You are welcome to park inside the Capitol visitors parking garage (1201 San Jacinto Blvd) and walk across the street to Waterloo Park.

Registration will be through Travis Audubon here. It will close at 8 PM the night before the event, so please make sure to register. Hope to see you there!

Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce Demonstration Garden Workday 3rd Wednesday of the month @ 9:00 a.m.
2026-05-20 09:00 - 11:00
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 Sara Torres for more details: sara_jacqueline@hotmail.com. The garden is located at 3934 FM 2673, Canyon Lake, TX

What to Expect:

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

Expert Guidance: Our knowledgeable garden coordinators 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, water, pest repellent, and sunscreen

Your enthusiasm and love for gardening!

Common gardening tools, such as pruners, weeders, and the like. Whatever you use in your garden, as tools will not be provided.

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.

Boerne City Campus Natural Area (BCCNA) Workday
2026-05-21 09:00 - 11:30
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.

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.

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

Chapter Leader Forum
2026-05-21 12:00 - 13:00
Registration Link: https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/pD18cSj6RHaCVRaNm4UsjA

Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Introduction to Pollinator Gardens (with a seed cleaning activity)
2026-05-21 13:00 - 14:30
We will begin with a tour of the library’s pollinator garden, which was installed and is maintained by the Clear Lake Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas. Participants will then go inside the library to see the new “Native Seed” drawer, stocked by the Clear Lake Chapter. The program will continue with an overview of the basics of pollinator garden design and conclude with a hands-on seed-cleaning activity. Participants will be able to take their seeds home to begin or enhance a pollinator garden.

Registration required and limited to first 20, no registration fee.

LocationEvelyn Meador Branch Library2400 North Meyer AvenueSeabrook TX 77586

Pines & Prairies Chapter Meeting In-person only
2026-05-21 19:00 - 20:00
Chapter Business – Upcoming Fieldtrips, Workdays and more

Main Event – JOIN US for Movie Night: The Extraordinary Caterpillar (popcorn provided!)

Plant Swap & Seed Library – ecoregion natives only – potted up or bare root NATIVEs to share and/or seeds for donation to Mont Cty Central Library

Sweet treats and friendly conversation 😉 (Thank you Diane & Hugh!!)

Early Bird Activity – plan to arrive 15 or 30 minutes early and walk over to the TMN Heartwood pollinator and propagation gardens or walk just north of the classroom to watch for the Red-cockaded woodpecker.

Location: WG Jones State Forest Classroom 1328 FM 1488

Houston Chapter Meeting - May 21
2026-05-21 19:00 - 21:00
Field Notes & Wildflowers: Nature Journaling to Connect with your Habitat

Nature journaling is a simple but powerful way to deepen observation, strengthen plant identification skills, and build a more meaningful connection with the natural world. Amber Leung will introduce nature journaling as a practical tool for recording native plants, seasonal change, habitat observations, and ecological questions through sketches, notes, and close observation—NO artistic skill required. See how journaling can complement photography, improve memory and scientific thinking, and help create a personal record of the landscapes and species that make our region unique.

About the Speaker: Amber Leung

Amber Leung is a naturalist, environmental educator, and artist, as well as the founder of Wild Arts of Texas. Through workshops, presentations, and guided walks, she helps people build strongerobservation skills and deeper connections with the natural world. Since 2018, her environmentaleducation and public programming have reached thousands of participants across the Houston region through parks, nature centers, schools, and community organizations.

Our 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.

The presentation will start at 7:00 pm, but come at 6:45 pm for a meet and greet with snacks.

Houston Arboretum and Nature Center

610 Entrance (preferred)120 W Loop N FwyHouston, TX 77024

Woodway Entrance4501 Woodway DriveHouston, TX 77024

Meetings will also be live-streamed and recorded for later viewing.

Return to Houston Chapter Page

Seedlings Group Meeting
2026-05-22 13:00 - 15:00
Seedlings is a hands-on group focused on collecting, cleaning, and sharing native plant seeds with the community through seed libraries and other activities. Whether you’re experienced or just want to learn, all are welcome!

Seedlings meets twice a month:

Before the chapter meeting (Second Monday)5–6 p.m.UHCL Bayou Building, room varies—please check the monthly chapter meeting announcement for room details.

Fourth Friday of the month1–3 p.m.Open classroom, North Office Annex 2, UHCL (near Entrance 3, Middlebrook Drive)

Annual Wildflower Walk
2026-05-23 08:00 - 10:00
Location: Phil Hardberger Park, 8400 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78231

Our walks’s purpose is to identify and appreciate our area wildflowers in the context of also appreciating the beauty of our natural areas and learning about where and when our wildflowers grow and their relationship to insects.

Wendy Leonard whose Masters is in Biology from UTSA currently serves as Assistant Manager of San Antonio’s Natural Areas. Her masters thesis was on a threatened wildflower, the Bracted Twistflower. Wendy is a naturalist, Certified Wildlife Biologist, plant ecologist, conservationist, and beekeeper. There is not a better person in San Antonio to lead us along the trails of PHP and through the Demonstration Garden identifying and discussing those wildflowers that beat the drought. Wendy will specifically discuss where native wildflowers will be present in the local ecology and their interactions with pollinators. Come learn with our accomplished local expert.

Please arrive by 7:50 am to sign up so we can begin promptly at 8:00 am. We will walk along several of the trails close to the UEC where Wendy will have scouted out the most wildflowers. There will be brief explanations at the start and along the way with ample time for participant questions.Minors only when accompanied by an adult parent/guardian. Dogs allowed if leashed and socialized. DIFFICULTY: Easy, definitely suitable for families. Flat terrain, slow-paced. This will only be about a mile walk and last about two hours ending back at the Urban Ecology Center around 10:00 am.

The trail is a natural surface so be sure to wear sturdy shoes and, dependent on the weather, bring water, sun protection, and dress appropriate for the day and season. Suggested $3 individual or $5 family donation to the PHP Conservancy to support enhancements to the park.

This event’s general sponsors are the Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy, the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department’s Natural Area Office, the Alamo Area Master Naturalists, and the Alamo Group of the Sierra Club. The SA Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas is a special sponsor.

Contact Stan Drezek (stanwendre@gmail.com) for additional information or questions.

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Chandor Nature Trail "Spruce Up", Volunteer Opportunity, Cross Timbers Chapter, Weatherford, Saturday, 05/23/2026 at 9 a.m.
2026-05-23 09:00 - 11:00
Spruce Up Days

Please 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!

If you can’t do manual labor be an education liason – community service volunteers need guidance to introduce them to the nature trail’s needs and to help identify plants. You can play an important role helping educate and supervising the volunteers.

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.
