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SUMMARY:Who is the Bring Back the Monarchs to Texas Committee? Find out on May 16.
DESCRIPTION:We’ve been asked\, “Why are we messing with insects?” If you’ve ever wondered that too\, this program will explain how the Bring Back the Monarchs to Texas committee of NPSOT benefits not just Monarch Butterflies but also a host of other creatures\, native plants\, and NPSOT itself. We’ll showcase some of our favorite success stories\, and explain how you too can get involved on lots of levels. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker – Carol Clark\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarol Clark is a longtime member of the Native Plant Society of Texas\, a Texas Master Naturalist\, and a Monarch Watch Conservations Specialist. She chairs the Bring Back the Monarchs to Texas committee for NPSOT. She and her husband have a 36 acre Monarch Waystation and wildlife refuge in Cooke County where the emphasis is on birds\, insects\, and of course\, native plants. \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\nCarol will be presenting virtually\, but we will gather in person at 7:00 pm! 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/who-is-the-bring-back-the-monarchs-to-texas-committee-find-out-on-may-16/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T190000
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SUMMARY:Pines and Prairies Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Fungi in the Web of LifePresenter:  Tina DavisLocation:  SHSU The Woodlands Campus\, 3380 College Park Drive\, The Woodlands\, TX 77384
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/pines-and-prairies-chapter-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091046
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SUMMARY:Chapter Leader Forum: H-E-B Initiative - May 16th
DESCRIPTION:Topic: H-E-B Initiative \n\n\n\nDescription:  \n\n\n\nAbout a year ago the Society began a collaboration with H-E-B. The Native Plant Society of Texas team and H-E-B had the following objectives for the collaboration: \n\n\n\n\nGet more native plants into Texas landscapes\n\n\n\nEducate H-E-B partners and customers about the benefits of native plants\n\n\n\nHelp H-E-B reach its goal of sourcing plants through local Texas wholesalers. \n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for an update about the program – come with questions! \n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\nHaeley Giambalvo\, Claire Sorenson\, Laura Legett\, Meg Inglis \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, May 16\, 2024 (Third Thursday) 12 – 1 pm \n\n\n\nZoom Registration Link: \n\n\n\nhttps://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkd-mrrj0qGNX740qRb2glY_FATiTbGQrx
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-leader-forum-h-e-b-initiativechapter-leader-forum-may-16th/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Leader Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T150000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Nature Discovery Center & Kinder Land Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 15 \n\n\n\n\n9:30 am -Depart from UHCL-EIH parking lotRiders – Don’t forget your UHCL parking pass!\n\n\n\n10:30 am – Guided Tour at Nature Discovery Center\n\n\n\n??? – Lunch\n\n\n\n??? – Tour Kinder Land Bridge at Memorial Park\n\n\n\n??? – Return before rush hour\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Clear Lake Chapter has a 10:30 am guided tour of the Nature Discovery Center lead by Eric Duran\, who spoke to our chapter at our March meeting. This three-acre site in Bellaire has inside and outside components and we will be welcome to both. \n\n\n\nIn addition\, we are offering to include a walk over and around the Kinder Land Bridge and Prairie Project at Memorial Park. The land bridge is a gentle climbable incline. If no incline is desired\, the immediate area before the bridge is also noteworthy prairie plants. \n\n\n\nBoth of these adventures will also allow us to stop for a quick bite\, so no one suffers from hunger\, and it is fun to break bread together anyway. We intend to be on the way home before rush hour. \n\n\n\nWe hope to carpool\, leaving from UHCL parking lot in as many cars as needed. We will need a quick response to count noses and cars and people willing to drive. \n\n\n\nPlease respond by Monday\, May 13. \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation – Meet at UHCL-EIH to carpoolParking lot D4 near UHCL Entrance 3 \n\n\n\nLocation – Guided TourNature Discovery Center7112 NewcastleBellaire\, TX 77401 \n\n\n\nLocation – ExploreKinder Land Bridge & PrairieMemorial DrHouston\, TX 77007
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/field-trip-nature-discovery-center-kinder-land-bridge/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Garden Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T200000
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SUMMARY:Welcoming Pollinators to Your Yard
DESCRIPTION:Supporting all pollinators\, especially honey bees\, is so important\, and there are many things each of us can do on our property to help them along. Our program\, “Welcoming Pollinators to Your Yard” will be delivered by Liz Moyer of the Denton County Master Gardeners Association and the Native Plant Society of Texas.  \n\n\n\nHosted by the Denton County Beekeepers Association at the recreational center at 2001 W. Windsor\, Denton
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/welcoming-pollinators-to-your-yard/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091046
CREATED:20230905T041714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T042216Z
UID:10002054-1715713200-1715716800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:NPSOT Website Committee
DESCRIPTION:Open to any members who help manage content on their chapter or committee website.No registration required. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 897 7771 6314Passcode: &dscT=3F
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/npsot-website-committee-4/2024-05-14/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091046
CREATED:20230601T180353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T154625Z
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SUMMARY:Habitat Workday @ EIH
DESCRIPTION:Habitat volunteers help weed and mulch flower beds\, plant native plants\, maintain pathways\, and trim trees and bushes. Volunteers may also help clean out the pond on select work days. \n\n\n\n\nNo experience necessary—we’ll show you what goes and what stays\n\n\n\nBring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)\n\n\n\nDon’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle\, hat\, and sunscreen!\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers must be 18 or older to participate in EIH’s workdays unless prior arrangements have been made. \n\n\n\nWe do not hold workdays when the university is officially closed. Also\, workdays are canceled during inclement weather\, though a light sprinkle or drizzle rarely keeps us out of the garden. If you’re not sure\, please call 281-283-3950 or 281-283-3045\, and we’ll let you know if we’re digging in. \n\n\n\nLocationEnvironmental Institute of Houston (Click link for Google Map)University of Houston-Clear LakeNorth Office Annex (NOA) 1 Building2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston\, TX 77058
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/habitat-work-day-eih/2024-05-14/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T150000
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SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting -The Importance of Dark Skies
DESCRIPTION:This presentation provides information about the effects of artificial light on the natural world\, ways you can change your own impact and hopefully\, that of others such as neighbors and your community. Join us at Riverside Nature Center.  Business meeting at 1:30 pm\, presentation at 2 pm.  This event is free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nPresented by Kathleen Brinkman and Bill Rector
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/the-importance-of-dark-skies/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091046
CREATED:20240108T175104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T175105Z
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SUMMARY:Pines and Prairies NLCP Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dear NLCP Committee Members\,  \n\n\n\nThis Monday begins our first meeting of 2024. We will meet at 7:00pm on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month on this Zoom link: \n\n\n\n https://npsot-org.zoom.us/j/87628189964?pwd=NUdBV3ZTSzFVMjJjTnpycjlQTGRJQT09.  \n\n\n\nWe’re a small committee\, and we don’t get to see each other in person very often\, so please plan to join with your camera on.  \n\n\n\nSee you Monday! \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nJay Gowen\, NLCP Chair\, Pines and Prairies Chapter\, 832-513-5785 (cell)
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/pines-and-prairies-nlcp-committee-meeting/2024-05-13/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091046
CREATED:20240504T001834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240512T195107Z
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Road Trip 3: A Habitat Grant Update - Hybrid Clear Lake Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our chapter meeting in person or online! \n\n\n\n6:15 Doors Opens – UHCL Bayou Building\, Room 12176:40 Zoom Opens6:45 Business Meeting6:55 Plant of the Month7:00 Guest Speakers \n\n\n\nFor May’s chapter meeting\, we will take a virtual road trip to visit pollinator habitats funded by the chapter’s Native Pollinator Habitat Grant Program. You will hear from projects at three sites: FJH Outdoor Classroom at Friendswood Junior High School\, Pollinator Habitat in the Discovery Garden at Carbide Park\, and Cornelius Re-Spark Park at Cornelius Elementary School. Grantees will highlight their successes\, obstacles\, and lessons learned. \n\n\n\nAbout the Sites\n\n\n\nCornelius Re-Spark Park at Cornelius Elementary School (Houston ISD): Cornelius was one of the first five schools in Houston to receive a SPARK Park back 1983 and has benefited from a few re-SPARK efforts. This initiative by the Cornelius PTO is creating a native pollinator garden at JP Cornelius Elementary\, enriching the learning environment for students while supporting local wildlife. \n\n\n\nOutdoor Classroom at Friendswood Junior High (Friendswood ISD): Friendswood Junior High’s project aimed to create an engaging and educational native pollinator garden\, fostering a connection between students and the environment. \n\n\n\nPollinator Habitat in the Discovery Garden (Carbide Park): The project led by the Galveston County Master Gardeners at Carbide Park is centered on enhancing a pollinator habitat within the Discovery Garden. This initiative not only provides essential support to local pollinators but also offers valuable learning opportunities for visitors. \n\n\n\nIn-person – Parking Pass Required\n\n\n\nIf you have a pass\, don’t forget it – you will not get another one if you picked one up previously. If you need a pass\, arrive early enough to pick one up in Room 1217 (meeting room) and to place it in your car. DO NOT park in faculty/staff parking (enforced 24/7). \n\n\n\nArrive early to socialize and enter your name in the drawing for the door prize. \n\n\n\nMap and Directions – The meeting will be held in Room 1217 of the Bayou Building at UHCL. \n\n\n\nUniversity of Houston-Clear Lake2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston\, TX 77058 \n\n\n\nOnline – Zoom\n\n\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis is a FREE EVENT. Meetings are open to members and non-members. If you would like to become a member\, you may join online. For more information about the Native Plant Society of Texas and the benefits of membership please visit: npsot.org. \n\n\n\nHosted by the Environmental Institute of Houston\, University of Houston-Clear Lake.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/pollinator-road-trip-3-a-habitat-grant-update-hybrid-clear-lake-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091046
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SUMMARY:Spring Social at Landa Park - with a bioblitz using iNaturalist
DESCRIPTION:Landa Park  \nNew Braunfels NPSOT is transforming the usual July summer social into a May spring fling!  A pot-luck picnic at Landa Park will be held on Monday\, May 13 at 5:30 pm and we will hold our own bioblitz\, documenting plants\, animals\, organisms of all kinds\, using the iNaturalist app. If you are inexperienced with iNaturalist\, this spring is a great time to get started with it. First step is to download the iNaturalist to your phone and create an account. More help in learning iNaturalist is on the way\, if you need it! We will also pair up new users with experienced users at our bioblitz picnic. \nThis article explains the ins and outs of iNaturalist: Learning the Basics.You will need to create an account at www.iNaturalist.org. Here are some videos to familiarize yourself with making observations.  https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/video+tutorialsTo join the New Braunfels NPSOT bioblitz on iNaturalist after you have created your account:To join the Bioblitz project\, follow these steps:1. Click on the menu button and choose Projects.2. Click the search icon on the upper right  3. Enter NPSOT Bioblitz at Landa Park4. Hit “join”
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/spring-social-at-landa-park-with-a-bioblitz-using-inaturalist/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091046
CREATED:20240502T233024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T233111Z
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SUMMARY:Sorelle Farms Mother's Day/Spring Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join Sorelle Farms in Mineola for their second annual spring event celebrating mothers. Bring Mom and celebrate her with an afternoon of food\, music\, plants and more! And don’t forget to shop their great native plant selection!  Located at 975 County Road 2220\, Mineola\, Texas 
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/sorelle-farms-spring-festival-mothers-day/
CATEGORIES:Social Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091046
CREATED:20240404T015037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240511T015439Z
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SUMMARY:Outreach: Native Milkweed 101: Anyone can grow native milkweed from seeds
DESCRIPTION:Earth Lab – Learn how to successfully grow native milkweed from seed with Greg Pearson at Hesed House of Wharton. These are important host plants for the dwindling population of Monarch butterflies. \n\n\n\nLocation421 W Colorado StWharton TX\, 77488
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/outreach-native-milkweed-101-anyone-can-grow-native-milkweed-from-seeds/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091046
CREATED:20240329T224134Z
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SUMMARY:Denton County Master Gardener Garden Tour\, Flower Mound and Double Oak
DESCRIPTION:The Native Plant Society of Texas will be hosting a booth at this fun event. We’ll have information for you as well as knowledgeable volunteers to answer your questions. Please stop by and say “Hello.”   \n\n\n\nPurchase a ticket at dcmga.com for specific addresses on this inspirational tour of Master Gardener home landscapes and a community garden bonus!  \n\n\n\nHappy gardening!
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/denton-cunty-master-gardener-garden-tour-flower-mound-and-double-oak/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091046
CREATED:20240508T032138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T023217Z
UID:10003118-1715418000-1715428800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Native plant Pop-up sale\, Cross Timbers Chapter (Weatherford) — Saturday\, May 11  from 9 am - noon
DESCRIPTION:Where: Peacock’s Feed & Boutique122 W Water St J\, Weatherford\, TX 76086 \n\n\n\nDetails: \n\n\n\nNative plants!!! Pop-up sale on Saturday from 9 am until sold out! Here is what was remaining as of this past Sunday \n\n\n\nGallons: $94 inch: $3Quarts of frog fruit: $45 gallon shrubs: $305 gallon perennials: $15 or less \n\n\n\nHope to see you there!!!
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/native-plant-pop-up-sale-cross-timbers-chapter-weatherford-saturday-may-11-from-9-am-noon/
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091046
CREATED:20240227T151832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250727T175201Z
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Workday at Cibolo Nature Center Demonstration Gardens
DESCRIPTION:May 11 – 9:00am – Noon – Second Saturday Workday at Cibolo Nature Center Demonstration Gardens. \n\n\n\nPlease bring work gloves\, hat\, water\, sun and insect protection.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/second-saturday-workday-at-cibolo-nature-center-demonstration-gardens-6/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091046
CREATED:20240505T224806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T224813Z
UID:10003114-1715418000-1715421600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Members Plant Swap and Plant Sale Volunteer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We are holding a plant swap for Austin Chapter members on Saturday May 11 from 9 to 10AM. If you are not a current member\, please join or renew and then join us in the fun! See the plant swap details and RSVP on our invitation. (If you don’t have any plants to share\, you can still join us! Just be sure to be a chapter member and RSVP.) \n\n\n\nWe are also hosting a Fall Plant Sale Volunteer Meeting immediately following (starting at 10AM). If you are only interested in volunteering for the Fall Plant Sale\, come join us then. Please use the same invitation to let us know you are coming to the volunteer meeting. 
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/members-plant-swap-and-plant-sale-volunteer-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091046
CREATED:20240417T153138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T153142Z
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SUMMARY:Archeology and Ethnobotany in Texas Botanical Gardens - Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, May 9
DESCRIPTION:Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, May 9\, 2024\, when our featured topic will be “Archeology in Texas Botanical Gardens / Ethnobotany in Texas Botanical Gardens” with Susan Reynolds\, ED\, Texas Botanical Gardens & Native American Interpretive Center.   \n\n\n\nFree and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  Our guest speaker’s presentation begins after a short business meeting. \n\n\n\nAbout our topic: There will be two separate\, but short presentations.1. Archeology – Topics covered will include Texas prehistoric peoples\, the Texas Archeological Society\, artifacts in the gardens\, active sites in Mills County.2. Ethnobotany – Definition\, role in the creation of the Texas Botanical Gardens\, interesting plants growing there. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Susan Reynolds retired from a 30 year career as an award winning band director in California and Texas in 2022. She has always loved plants\, gardening\, and digging things up from the side of the road and now serves her community as the Executive Director of the Texas Botanical Gardens and Native American Interpretive Center (TBG) in Goldthwaite\, TX. She is the organizer\, grant writer\, fundraiser\, and “general flunkie” for the Board of Directors. On March 28\, 2024\, Susan spearheaded the Grand Opening of the new Demonstration Gardens at the TBG’s office\, a ground up\, grassroots project that netted nearly $52\,000 in grants and just over $18\,000 in gifts. \n\n\n\nNOTE: this month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd floor\, 402 West 8th St\, Georgetown\, TX 78626. \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/archeology-and-ethnobotany-in-texas-botanical-gardens-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-may-9/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091046
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SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting - May 8
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-4/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091046
CREATED:20240309T024113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T024614Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Ashe Juniper Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Ashe Juniper Symposium by Biodiversity Works will take place on May 8th and 9th\, 2024 at the Commons Conference Center in Austin\, Texas. \n\n\n\nThe goal of the symposium is to advance our collective understanding of the science of Ashe juniper and facilitate applications of this understanding into management and conservation of sustainable\, resilient and ecologically-appropriate ecosystems. \n\n\n\nThe symposium will bring together scientists\, land stewards\, conservation practitioners\, private landowners and others\, and will provide an opportunity to hear about and discuss historical perspectives\, recent research\, and current initiatives pertaining to Ashe juniper ecology and ecosystem management\, the social science of land stewardship\, as well as land management programs and projects in central Texas.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/2024-ashe-juniper-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Conferences and Symposiums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091046
CREATED:20240418T194626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T194856Z
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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/2024-05-07/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="reba wiles":MAILTO:rwiles104@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091046
CREATED:20240301T004658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T130042Z
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SUMMARY:Collin County Chapter - Controlling Invasive Plants
DESCRIPTION:Our May 7th Chapter Meeting will feature a presentation by Chad Cummings – AgriLife County Extension Agent\, on “An Integrated Vegetation Management Approach to Controlling Invasive Plants”. Chad will be discussing invasive plant’s impact on our economy\, biodiversity\, and biophysical processes\, and potential control mechanisms. In addition\, he will cover common North Texas native species as replacements for invasive species.Our program opens at 6:30 with a welcome and testing of connections\, then at 7:00\, Rodney Thomas\, our chapter president\, will have a short chapter update\, followed by Chad’s presentation. The meeting will conclude with a Q&A session.You can attend the hybrid meeting in person at the Heard Museum in McKinney or online via Zoom.https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88554596572…After 14 years of working at Corteva Agriscience\, Chad started as the AgriLife Grayson County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources in April 2022. His passions for agriculture\, wildlife habitat restoration\, and pollinator habitat conservation brought him to the Extension Service\, and he hopes to guide North Texans in their agricultural endeavors.Chad has served as the Constitution\, Bylaws\, and Op Guide Advisor to the Western Society of Weed Science (WSWS) Board of Directors (2020-2023). He also served with both the WSWS and the Society of Range Management (SRM)\, ensuring continuity between weed science and range management objectives\, goals\, and product stewardship. Chad also served as Chair of the SRM Rangeland Invasive Species Committee (RISC) in 2011 and again in 2021. \n\n\n\nSee less
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/collin-county-chapter-controlling-invasive-plants/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091046
CREATED:20240227T151623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250727T175220Z
UID:10002758-1715104800-1715112000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting at Cibolo Nature Center Auditorium
DESCRIPTION:May 7 – Chapter Meeting at Cibolo Nature Center Auditorium – 6:00pm – Social Time; 6:45pm – Chapter Announcements\, followed by the Speaker \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Leslie L. Bush is a paleoethnobotanist\, an archaeologist who specializes in identifying bits of plants preserved on archaeological sites\, usually in the form of charcoal and occasionally as waterlogged or desiccated plant parts. Through her consulting practice\, Macrobotanical Analysis\, she is currently involved with investigations associated with Lake Ralph Hall in East Texas\, road improvements in Webb County\, and a small pueblo site in New Mexico.    \n\n\n\nTopic: Texas Plants and Indigenous Landscapes: Insights from Archaeology This talk will cover four or five pre-Columbian archaeological sites from across the state with special attention to how sites are located in relation to natural features of the landscape\, what plants would have been available to site inhabitants\, what plants were recovered in archaeological investigations\, what purposes they might have served\, and how such knowledge is inferred.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-meeting-at-cibolo-nature-center-auditorium/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091046
CREATED:20230601T180353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T154625Z
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SUMMARY:Habitat Workday @ EIH
DESCRIPTION:Habitat volunteers help weed and mulch flower beds\, plant native plants\, maintain pathways\, and trim trees and bushes. Volunteers may also help clean out the pond on select work days. \n\n\n\n\nNo experience necessary—we’ll show you what goes and what stays\n\n\n\nBring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)\n\n\n\nDon’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle\, hat\, and sunscreen!\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers must be 18 or older to participate in EIH’s workdays unless prior arrangements have been made. \n\n\n\nWe do not hold workdays when the university is officially closed. Also\, workdays are canceled during inclement weather\, though a light sprinkle or drizzle rarely keeps us out of the garden. If you’re not sure\, please call 281-283-3950 or 281-283-3045\, and we’ll let you know if we’re digging in. \n\n\n\nLocationEnvironmental Institute of Houston (Click link for Google Map)University of Houston-Clear LakeNorth Office Annex (NOA) 1 Building2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston\, TX 77058
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/habitat-work-day-eih/2024-05-07/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240506T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091046
CREATED:20240503T141033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T152616Z
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SUMMARY:May Leadership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Leadership meeting: our officers will meet from 6pm – 7pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. Let me know and I will send you the meeting invitation. \n\n\n\nOur Chapter Leadership consists of: \n\n\n\n\nRoberto Gaitan – PresidentEva Ryan – Vice PresidentMaki House – TreasurerJames Grizzard – SecretaryDevin Johnston – Membership ChairRichard Blanton – Communications Chair \n\n\n\n\nAnyone wishing to lead a program\, champion a project\, etc.\, please let me know. The more help the better our chapter will become. \n\n\n\nrio-grande-valley-chapter@npsot.org \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n(Our virtual Leadership Meetings will be held monthly on the 1st Monday and begin at 6pm.)
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/may-leadership-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091046
CREATED:20240218T020123Z
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SUMMARY:Collin County - Stiff Creek Wildflower Walk
DESCRIPTION:A GUIDED TOUR OF LOCAL WILDFLOWERS \n\n\n\nThe 22nd Annual Stiff Creek Wildflower Walk is a wonderful opportunity to learn about native plants for people of all ages. Members of the Native Plant Society of Texas will help you identify native wildflowers growing in the countryside. \n\n\n\nWhat to Wear: Long pants\, closed toe shoes\, sunscreen\, and insect repellent are recommended. \n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: your camera\, wildflower guides\, binoculars\, swimsuit (if you want)\, and a brunch item to share after the walk. We plan to start at 9:30 with brunch around noon. Please bring your brunch item ready to be served. We can keep your items hot or cold but cannot cook or heat them. \n\n\n\nDirections: 4545 CR 412\, McKinney\, TX 75071 (Home of Brett and Brigette Laplante) \n\n\n\nFrom the intersection of Hwy 5 (N McDonald Street) and Hwy 380 in McKinney\, go east on 380 about 1 mile to Woodlawn Ave (CR 331) where there is a Circle K service station on the northeast corner. Turn left and go 2.1 miles to the end of Woodlawn. Turn left on Texas Farm Road 2933 (no sign) and go 3.5 miles to CR 412. Turn right on 412 but it is more like going straight as 2933 curves to the left. Go about 1.2 miles and turn left into the driveway at 4545 CR 412. You can park along the driveway. You will see trucks and a flatbed trailer with hay bales for the wildflower walk.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/stiff-creek-wildflower-walk-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091046
CREATED:20240103T232646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T175422Z
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SUMMARY:Q2 State Board Meeting - May 4
DESCRIPTION:Chapter members are welcome\, but not everyone may vote. Voting members include chapter presidents\, executive officers\, and state standing committee chairs. \n\n\n\nNative Plant Society of Texas members receive an email with a registration link about one week prior to the State Board meeting. Please watch for it and come to the meeting!
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/q2-state-board-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091046
CREATED:20240321T174125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T204602Z
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SUMMARY:Plant Sale NPSOT Dallas – May 4\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Save the date!  Join us for our plant sale at Native Plants and Prairie Day on May 4\, a free event celebrating our Blackland Prairies! Don’t miss this chance to add new native plants to your landscape and support your local NPSOT chapter.   \n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nWhen and Where\n\n\n\nWhen: May 4 10:00-4:00 (or until sold out) \n\n\n\nLocation: Bath House Cultural Center at White Rock Lake 521 E Lawther Dr Dallas\, TX 75218 \n\n\n\nPlant List\n\n\n\nThe current plant list can be found on our Plant Sale page. Please note that this list is still being updated and will change as the sale approaches.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/plant-sale-npsot-dallas-may-4-2024/
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091046
CREATED:20240129T010243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T175705Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Plant Sale\, River Legacy Parks Elm Grove Pavilion in Arlington
DESCRIPTION:River Legacy Parks Elm Grove Pavilion  \n\n\n\n701 NW Green Oaks Blvd.\, Arlington\, Texas 76006 \n\n\n\n\nThe North Central Chapter holds two native plant sales each year\, one in Spring and one in Fall. The Sales feature a large variety of Texas Native Plant species good for our soils and climate. Native Plants make healthy Habitats: \n\n\n\n\nNo need for pesticides or fertilizers\n\n\n\nLow water needs once established\n\n\n\nHost plants for Butterflies\n\n\n\nNectar Plants for Pollinators
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/spring-plant-sale-2/
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091046
CREATED:20240217T023357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T051051Z
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Sale\, First Monday Trade Days\, Cross Timbers Chapter\, Weatherford\, Saturday\, 5/4/2024 at 9 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 2024 Spring Plant Sale on Saturday\, May 4th. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAvailable Plants\n\n\n\nThe current list of available plants is located at: https://www.npsot.org/chapters/cross-timbers/cross-timbers-plant-sale-list-spring-2024/ This list will be updated as the sale gets closer. \n\n\n\nWhere to Find Us…\n\n\n\nWeatherford First Mondays Trade Days — our booth is located in the south parking lot across from where Lee Street ends into Santa Fe Drive.  See map below for approximate location. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlyer may be downloaded from Google Drive:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VwNwN9Ut-aMRQqPdSPCGkgnbAXHixiAa/view?usp=drive_link \n\n\n\nChapter Members\n\n\n\nPlease see April newsletter for volunteer opportunities and discounts.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/5-4-native-plant-sale-cross-timbers-chapter-weatherford-tx/
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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