Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce Demonstration Garden Workday 3rd Wednesday of the month @ 9:00 a.m.
2026-04-16 09:00 - 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 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.

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
2026-04-16 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: Town Hall
2026-04-16 12:00 - 13:00
Topic: Town Hall: Bring Your QuestionsPotential Speakers: Mary Sirgo, Executive Director, NPSOTRegistration Link: https://npsot-org.zoom.us/j/83337785076?pwd=[REDACTED]

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

Houston Chapter Meeting - April 16
2026-04-16 19:00 - 20:00
Seeds of Texas: Practical Propagation for Native Plants with Jacob Martin

This presentation draws on over a decade of experience managing the greenhouse at Mercer Botanic Gardens to explore practical methods for growing native Texas plants from seed. We will cover proven propagation techniques, including seed collection, handling, and pre-treatment methods required to break dormancy. The talk will also highlight lessons learned through trial and error—what works, what doesn’t, and why. Special attention will be given to challenging species and select rare Texas natives, offering insight into both horticultural success and conservation-minded propagation.

About the Speaker: Jacob Martin

Jacob Martin is the Head of Horticulture at Mercer Botanic Gardens, where he has managed the greenhouse operations for the past ten years. He oversees extensive botanical collections consisting of thousands of plants and directs the production of over 20,000 seasonal annuals twice each year. His work includes active seed collection, seed banking, and propagation efforts to support both horticultural display and conservation. Jacob also conducts field-based seed collection of native Texas species and recently completed a 2025 Piney Woods seed collection project under permit with the Angelina National Forest, contributing to the expansion of Mercer’s native plant collections.

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

Pines & Prairies Chapter Meeting
2026-04-16 19:00 - 20:00
Details will be emailed to members

Lake Creek Preserve Work Day
2026-04-17 08:00 - 11:00
We will be working in the Native Entrance Gardens, removing invasive sand creating room for new growth. For directions search Google Maps for Lake Creek Preserve.

Cell Phone Video Production Webinar
2026-04-17 12:00 - 13:00
Most people have a powerful video production tool in the palm of their hand but don’t know how to use it. In “Cell Phone Video Production”, Lee Smith will help you unleash the storyteller within you. He will discuss basic composition and production techniques to record the all necessary content for you to tell compelling stories. He will guide you through what phone settings to use and what accessories to add (and avoid). Editing workflow to complete your program will also be covered, along with exporting your story to social media. BIO: Lee Smith is an Emmy award winning video producer with over 40 years of professional experience. He is one of the original producers of the Texas Parks and Wildlife PBS series. His work has spanned local news, as the Outdoors Reporter for KVUE-TV in Austin, to international events with ABC Sports, including the Winter and Summer Olympic Games and the Super Bowl. Now on his third tour with TPWD, Lee is the solo video producer for the Wildlife Division.

Registration Link: https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/KRvuGLzORjKu_zFm-9AZ4Q

Plant Propagation 101 with Diana Black (RSVP Required)
2026-04-17 14:00 - 16:00
This is a great opportunity to get your hands dirty and learn how to propagate our native plants! Classes will be held at Diana’s home at 2:00 on March 20, April 3, and April 17. Please notify Diana or another officer that you plan to attend.

Earth Day at Headwaters at the Comal
2026-04-18 08:00 - 12:00
At the Headwaters of the Comal 333 E. Klingmann St.

Boggy Creek Masonic Cemetery Plant Walk
2026-04-18 09:00 - 11:00
Hey Y’all!

Come join us on April 18th for a plant ID walk with Elliott Bucknall at Boggy Creek Masonic Cemetery. It is one of Austin’s oldest cemeteries and a fun and interesting place for a plant walk. Let’s see what’s in bloom!

We will meet by the gate at 9 AM. There is parking right in front of the cemetery but be prepared for uneven terrain. Please bring sun protection and hydration.

Please sign-up to come here

If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to Pati Molinas (ppmolinas@gmail.com)

Hope to see you there!

Lakes & Pines Demonstration Garden Work Day at Wood County Arboretum
2026-04-18 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.

Spring Native Plant Sale - Open to the Public
2026-04-18 09:00 - 13:00
Planting season will be here soon! Come check out what our native plant growers have to offer at the Spring Native Plant Sale at the Herff Farm Teaching Barn. Open to the Public.

Take advantage of this opportunity to easily obtain native plants suited for our ecoregion. Along with making your space beautiful, you’ll be providing food and habitat for butterflies, birds and other wildlife. Many native plants even do well in containers!

This spring we expect to have a huge selection of native plants available for sale. Below is a list with some of the plants we will be offering.

Join us on Saturday, April 18th! NPSOT members will be on hand to answer your gardening and native plant questions!

Acanthus, FlameAgave LechuguillaAnacacho Orchid (probably light pink)ArtemisiaAster, FallAster, TallBarberry, TexasBeautyberry, AmericanBlack-eyed SusanBlue CurlsBluestem, LittleBuckeye, MexicanBuckeye, RedBuckeye, TexasCactus, FlameCactus, Spineless Prickley PearCherry, Dwarf BarbadosChili PequinChollaColumbine, RedConeflower, PurpleCoralberryCrabapple, BlancoCrossvineCrownbeard, Lindheimer’sCupgrass, TexasDaisy, BlackfootDaisy, EnglemannDaisy, Four-nerveDaisy, StragglerDaturaElderberryElm, CedarFrogfruitFrostweedGayfeather/LiatrisGoldenball Lead TreeGoldeneye, PlateauGoldeneye, SkeletonleafGoldenrod, PrairieGreeneyes, TexasGroundsel, GoldenHibiscus, HeartleafHoneysuckle, CoralInland Sea OatsIronweed, WesternLantana, TexasLaurel, MountainMaidenhair FernMaple, BigtoothMilkweed, Antelope Horn Mistflower, BlueMistflower, FragrantMistflower, Gregg’sMistflower, White/Shrubby BonesetMuhly, GulfMuhly, Pine (2 labels)Oak, BurObedient Plant, FallPassionflower, BirdwingPassionflower, Corona de CristoPenstemon, Gulf or BrazosPersimmon, TexasPhlox, PrairiePigeonberryPipevine, SwanflowerPlum, CreekPlum, MexicanRedroot, PrairieRock RoseRuellia, Drummond’sRuellia, Violet/Wild PetuniaSage, AutumnSage, Big RedSage, CedarSage, Lyre LeafSage, Mealy BlueSage, Scarlet (pink blooming)Sage, Texas/CenizoSenna, Lindheimer’sShowy MenodoraSkullcap, HeartleafSnapdragon vineStanding CypressPrimrose, Western/Hartweg’s SundropsSunflower, CommonTurk’s CapVirginia CreeperYucca, RedYucca, TwistleafZexmenia

Spring Native Plant Sale
2026-04-18 09:30 - 12:00
Shop our Spring Native Plant Sale to make your yard a beautiful and sustainable habitat.

Support Local Pollinators: Our selection includes plants that provide essential nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Water Conservation: Native plants are adapted to local climates, requiring far less water once established, which helps conserve resources during droughts.

Soil and Environmental Health: Their deep root systems improve soil structure, reduce soil erosion, and decrease the need for fertilizers and pesticides.

Low Maintenance & Durable: These plants are better equipped to handle local weather extremes compared to non-native plants.

We are offering a tax free day for all purchases. Early admittance at 9:00 am for members of: Native Plant Society, Kerrville Chapter; Riverside Nature Center; Texas Master Naturalist, Hill Country Chapter

Trinity Forks Chapter 2026 Spring Plant Sale
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00
Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm or sellout

Location: Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church, 6101 Morriss Road, Flower Mound. We’ll be right at the entrance to the parking lots, so don’t miss these great opportunity to get your native plants!

For more information, please visit our Plant Sale page

We’ll have:Over 2000 native plantsKnowledgeable volunteersLow prices

Bring your own flats or boxes and cash, check or credit card! We’ll see you there!

Lake Mineral Wells State Park Pollinator Garden Work Day, Volunteer Opportunity, Cross Timbers Chapter, Mineral Wells, Saturday, 4/18/2026 at 10 a.m.
2026-04-18 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.

2nd Annual East Texas Fire and Nature Festival
2026-04-18 10:00 - 15:00
Join Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and our partners for a free event all about nature, prescribed fire and how it benefits humans and wildlife alike! Join us for a day of nature-based hands-on activities aimed at families, as well as short, guided walks and special speaker presentations. There will be a variety of fire engines and equipment on-site and a live demonstration of prescribed fire. The fire demonstration is weather-dependent. We also have door prizes!

Both the hikes and the presentations will meet at the Nature Center building.

Guided walks will take place on a variety of surface types and will last 20-30 minutes, starting every hour from 10:00 until end of event. Please note there is no hike at noon. More information will be updated as details are confirmed. For more info, click HERE.

NICE Partner Plant Sale at the Nectar Bar
2026-04-18 10:00 - 18:00
Please save the date for another chapter fundraiser: our NICE Partner Plant Sale at the Nectar Bar on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Stop by and pick up a unique native plant for your spring garden! Every purchase will result in a donation to our chapter.

Volunteer Opportunity:We are looking for 8 volunteers to serve as plant associates in assisting customers in plant selection. There are multiple shift times to choose from between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm. If you are able to help, you can sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A45AAAB2BA3FAC43-62434321-nice

If you can’t work a shift, please calendar this event so you can stop by and pick up a unique native plant for your spring garden! Every purchase will result in a donation to our chapter.

Beaumont Chapter Meeting
2026-04-20 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.

Dallas April Mtg - Collecting Native Seeds
2026-04-20 19:00 - 20:00
Join us Gaston Christian Center (map) for our monthly meeting. Come anytime after 6:30 p.m. to visit with your fellow Native Plant enthusiasts. Join us in person or via Zoom (Zoom details below). After the meeting, join us at Gabriela & Sofia’s Tex-Mex for dinner and/or drinks. 10455 N Central Expressway, Suite #117, Dallas, TX 75230 (map)

Craig Bruska, will speak to us about Collecting Native Seeds:

Seed knowledge, seed collecting ethics, identify when seeds are ripe, cleaning seeds, when to plant seeds, and seed storage.

Craig Bruska has had a lifelong love of nature from visiting scores of National Parks across the country on family vacations. During his 40-year career in construction, engineering, and facilities management he worked for eight years working for the Lake County (IL) Forest Preserve District overseeing the maintenance and construction of over 100 miles of multi-use county wide trails in the 35,000 acre preserve system. He oversaw the restoration over 1,000 acres of wetlands by removing field tiles. His crews battled invasive species from European Buckthorn to Purple Loosestrife. Since moving to Texas in 2019 and settling into New Braunfels in 2020 he has worked to learn the plants of the Blackland Prairie and Edwards Plateau. This includes attending varies lectures and symposium on Native Texas Plants and he also has completed the Native Plant Society of Texas – Native Landscaping Certification Program and is a Texas Master Naturalist. Craig is currently serving as the Education Chair for the Lindheimer Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas.

ZOOM INFO: If you can’t join in person, log on using this link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83725236133?pwd=[REDACTED] needed, use:Meeting ID: 837 2523 6133Passcode: [REDACTED]

Tuesday Workday at EIH
2026-04-21 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.

Outreach: Earth Day Festival at Ecologist School-Houston
2026-04-22 09:30 - 12:00
Join us for a variety of hands-on activities and informational booths. We will also have supplies for a trash cleanup. This event is free to the public!

Stop by the Clear Lake Chapter booth to chat with Patricia Steinke and Susan Parker. Learn about native plants and why they are important. Seed and/or native plant giveaways when available and while supplies last.

LocationEcologist School-Houston913 Oakgrove DriveHouston Texas 77058

The Extraordinary Caterpillar
2026-04-22 18:00
A special screening of Jeff McKay’s amazing film about this vital part of our ecosystem.

Location: Schreiner University Ballroom. Presented by Native Plant Society, Kerrville Chapter, Riverside Nature Center, and Schreiner University. Free event.

Wichita River Chapter Meeting
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for our monthly members meeting with a variety of topics. Meetings are held the fourth Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. @The Forum Club Room (East Entrance) at 2120 Speedway Avenue, Wichita Falls, TX. 76308.

Executive Committee Meeting
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:30
Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) Executive Committee meetings occur monthly.

All members are welcome. Please formally submit your interest to attend as a guest or to be added to the agenda one week prior to executive-director@npsot.org. Guest will need to submit prior notice to each meeting they wish to attend, to receive the relevant meeting info. Please be prepared to follow the Visitor’s Executive Meeting Protocol.

Wildflower Days at TWU
2026-04-24 00:00 - 23:59
Wonderful speakers

Several Breaks

Book Signings!

Buy Mary Curry’s book (only on Amazon – search “Mary Curry Wildflower book”), and bring it for signing

Follow the QR Code on the summary Event page for details and to register.

Open to the public.

iNaturalist City Nature Challenge 2026
2026-04-24 00:00 - 2026-04-27 23:59
Join the iNaturalist Project here!

Mark your calendars! From April 24–27, 2026, San Antonio will join cities around the globe in a wild celebration of biodiversity, curiosity, and community science.

City Nature Challenge is a fun, competitive way to see which city can make the most observations of local flora and fauna during the City Nature Challenge, April 24-27, 2026.

The City Nature Challenge began in 2016 as a friendly rivalry between San Francisco and Los Angeles. That first year, LA took the win with 10,352 observations, 1,601 species, and 574 participants. Since then, the challenge has blossomed into a global movement — with cities from every continent documenting the wild life that lives alongside us.

🌼 Why It Matters

Every observation helps scientists understand and protect our ecosystems. It’s also a chance to slow down, reconnect, and remember that we are part of nature — not separate from it.

Let’s show the world what San Antonio’s wild heart looks like. Let’s walk gently, notice deeply, and upload with joy.

Join the iNaturalist Project here!

Texas Wildflower Day
2026-04-25 00:00 - 23:59
https://www.npsot.org/our-work/texas-wildflower-day/

Landscaping With Natives 101
2026-04-25 08:00 - 12:00

Chandor Nature Trail "Spruce Up", Volunteer Opportunity, Cross Timbers Chapter, Weatherford, Saturday, 04/25/2026 at 9 a.m.
2026-04-25 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.

CNC 2026 San Antonio River Authority iNat @ TrueHeart Ranch
2026-04-25 09:00 - 12:00
Location: Trueheart Ranch Nature Park, 14984 Blue Wing Road, San Antonio, TX 78221

City Nature Challenge BioBlitz eventThe San Antonio River Authority invites you to a City Nature Challenge 2026 Bioblitz event at Trueheart Ranch Nature Park! Guided by SARA’s Staff and River Warriors. This hidden gem features 351 acres of pecan orchards, grazing lands, and riparian woodlands along the scenic San Antonio River. With trails like the Acequia Trail and Yucca Trail to explore, it’s the perfect place to connect with nature and contribute to Citizen Science. Meet by the Casa Vieja (“The Old House”) RSVP Required Email volunteer@sariverauthority.org to reserve your spot! What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, Water, A hat, your smartphone with inat. app. and/or camera to document observations. The walk will be led by SARA staff and River Warriors, who will guide you in discovering and documenting the park’s natural wonders. Whether you’re a seasoned naturalist or just curious about the world around you, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the CNC 2026 while enjoying a morning immersed in nature.”
