BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Native Plant Society of Texas - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.npsot.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Native Plant Society of Texas REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T003000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112655 CREATED:20240103T233204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T233206Z UID:10002300-1728693000-1728694800@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Annual State Meeting of Members DESCRIPTION:Annual State Meeting of Members Hybrid Event. Exact time and location TBD. \n\n\n\nAdditional information will be added when available. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/annual-state-meeting-of-members/ CATEGORIES:Business Meeting,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112655 CREATED:20241009T233633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T233634Z UID:10004061-1728720000-1728734400@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Outreach: Bay Area Plant Exchange Swap & Shop DESCRIPTION:Stop by our booth to chat with Peggy and Tracy. Learn about native plants and why they are important. Seed and/or native plant giveaways when available and while supplies last. \n\n\n\nLocationJohnnie Arolfo Civic Center400 West WalkerLeague City\, TX 77573 URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/outreach-bay-area-plant-exchange-swap-shop/ CATEGORIES:Community Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/clc-featured-image-outreach-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112655 CREATED:20240825T153039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T184931Z UID:10003421-1728723600-1728730800@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Field Trip: Lawther-Deer Park Prairie DESCRIPTION:Meeting Location: Registration is required and limited space is available. The location will be sent to registered participants only. Email Della_Barbato@TexasPrairie.org to register.  She will e-mail you a liability waiver and important parking instructions. \n\n\n\nThings To Bring: We will wander off trail\, so boots/closed toe shoes and bug spray recommended. Thereare some wetlands\, and since your leader is a wetland ecologist he likely is going to want to get wet tosee fun species such as powdery thalia (Thalia dealbata). Follow at your own risk (you should do it – whynot?). Please bring adequate hydration and other items you may require to be comfortable. We will be infull sun the entire time\, so dress appropriately. \n\n\n\nField Trip Overview: Please at some point\, find out the conservation story of this 51 acre property\, itspeaks accolades of many people and groups who came together to preserve a jewel of the habitat typethat used to dominate the Greater Houston Area. This is called a “platinum prairie” with over 400 plantspecies identified. In depth information provided by Singhurst et al. in The Vascular Flora and PlantCommunities of Lawther-Deer Park Prairie\, Harris County\, Texas\, USA (link below). As Singhurst et al.points out there are six distinctive vegetation communities present within the area. Plant speciesrepresentation include Grasses (84 species)\, Sunflowers (68 species)\, Sedges (33 species) andLegumes (19 species). Since your leader is a grass and sedge nerd- we will focus on finding someuncommon species to the area such as slender bluestem (Schizachyrium tenerum)\, Pineywoodsdropseed (Sporobolus junceus)\, purple silkyscale (Anthenantia rufa)\, Texas windmill grass (Chloristexensis)\, and Georgia nutrush (Scleria georgiana- one of leader’s favorites\, has cool iridescent pits onachene [seed]). It may be a week or two early\, but we may find nodding ladies tresses (Spiranthescernua). From a conservation perspective\, we will discuss how these areas are key to preserving diversity and genetics and can be utilized to promote future restoration efforts. Additionally\, we may also discuss management limitations of areas like this (e.g. difficulty burning/grazing\, invasive pathways\, woody encroachment\, etc.). \n\n\n\nSinghurst et al Paper: https://texasprairie.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Flora-and-plant-coummunities-of-Deer-Park-Prairie.pdf \n\n\n\nAdditional Site Information: https://texasprairie.org/deerpark/ \n\n\n\nLeader Bio: Andy Newman is the Chief Ecologist at The Earth Partners and has 15 years’ experienceworking within diverse ecosystems for a wide array of project types. His position places an emphasisleading the technical ecological restoration of projects\, managing construction and adaptive management\, and helping clients meet their compensatory mitigation requirements. His background includes environmental restoration planning\, stakeholder engagement\, construction\, planting\, and ecological uplift assessment. Andy’s specialties include aquatic feature delineations and jurisdictional determinations\, Clean Water Act permitting\, threatened and endangered species identification and consultations\, NEPA compliance\, plant identification\, and community classification. His favorite ecosystems include longleaf pine savannas\, coastal prairies\, and southern Appalachian forests. \n\n\n\nAdditional Coordination Details: Please contact Bob Romero for any further coordination details atbobromero@gmail.com or by phone at (713) 248-6030. \n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Suzanne Simpson URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/field-trip-lawther-deer-park-prairie/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DPP-Image_Suzanne_Simpson_2-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112655 CREATED:20241009T235738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T011626Z UID:10004062-1728727200-1728748800@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Outreach: Baytown Nurture Nature Festival DESCRIPTION:Stop by our booth to chat with Patty\, Helen\, and Angela about native plants and why they are important. Seed and/or native plant giveaways when available and while supplies last. \n\n\n\nFree family event! \n\n\n\nParking\n\n\n\nDue to limited on-site parking\, there is a $10 fee (cash or card) to park on-location. Free parking with a shuttle service will be located at West Town Shopping Center (4220 Decker\, Baytown\, TX). \n\n\n\nLocationBaytown Nature Center6213 Bayway DriveBaytown\, TX 77520 URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/outreach-baytown-nurture-nature-festival/ CATEGORIES:Community Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/clc-featured-image-outreach-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241013T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112655 CREATED:20241003T125831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T125832Z UID:10003935-1728820800-1729080000@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Williamson County Chapter Pop-Up Online Plant Sale Oct 13-16 DESCRIPTION:Buy online from October 13 (noon) to October 16 (noon). Pick up in Leander\, Texas\, on November 2 at our in-person sale. See all the details on our page => NPSOT-Wilco’s Fall 2024 Native Plant Sales URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/williamson-county-chapter-pop-up-online-plant-sale-oct-13-16/ CATEGORIES:Plant Sale END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112655 CREATED:20240621T150701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T222647Z UID:10003234-1728914400-1728918000@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Bob Dailey "Soil: The Living Layer of Earth" DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/bob-dailey-soil-the-living-layer-of-earth/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/istockphoto-1183678932-612x612-1-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112655 CREATED:20240926T000948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T182805Z UID:10003872-1728929700-1728937800@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Beyond Butterflies - 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 23116:40 Zoom Opens6:45 Business Meeting6:55 Plant of the Month7:00 Guest Speaker \n\n\n\nBeyond Butterflies takes a deep dive into the world of native pollinators. Erin Mills will take us through each of the main groups of pollinators\, discuss their biology and needs\, and introduce us to some fascinating members of each group. We will end with some specific tips on how to foster healthy populations of these precious pollinators in the garden. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\nErin Mills has a Bachelor of Science in entomology from Texas A&M University and\, as a Board Certified Entomologist\, has dedicated most of her career to studying insect biology\, behavior\, and plant-insect interactions. After 15 years as an entomologist\, curator\, and finally director of the Cockrell Butterfly Center in the Houston Museum of Natural Science\, she felt a calling toward education. Erin joined the Houston Botanic Garden education team. As Associate Director of Family Programs\, she oversees youth and adult programming\, leads outreach and conservation efforts\, and speaks on many insect and plant-related topics. Erin is passionate about the vital role insects play in maintaining a healthy ecosystem and encourages gardeners not only to tolerate them but to welcome and celebrate their presence. \n\n\n\nIn-person – Parking Pass Required\n\n\n\nNew YELLOW parking passes are needed. Parking & Transportation will be checking! Patty Steinke will be outside handing out passes. If 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 and place it in your car. If you miss Patty outside\, you can pick up a pass in the meeting room. DO NOT park in faculty/staff parking (enforced 24/7). \n\n\n\nMap and Directions – The meeting will be held in Room 2311 in the Bayou Building. \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/beyond-butterflies-hybrid-clear-lake-chapter-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/clc-featured-image-oct-2024-png.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112655 CREATED:20240108T175104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T175105Z UID:10002344-1728932400-1728936000@www.npsot.org 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/2024-10-14/ CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112655 CREATED:20230601T180353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T154625Z UID:10000751-1728982800-1728990000@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-work-day-eih/2024-10-15/ CATEGORIES:Workday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/clc-featured-image-workday-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112655 CREATED:20241009T181515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T225939Z UID:10004060-1728982800-1728990000@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Clear Lake Chapter Pop-up Plant Sale - October 15 DESCRIPTION:Missed our Fall Plant Sale? Come on by Tuesday\, October 15\, from 9-11 am for a Pop-up Plant Sale at the @uhcleih garden on the UHCL campus. There will be over 30 species of forbs\, grasses\, vines\, and trees available. All plants are discounted. Cash only. \n\n\n\nLocation: UHCL\, North Office Annex I\, 2700 Bay Area Blvd\, 77058Enter through UHCL Entrance 3 off Middlebrook Drive and take the first right. Parking is on the left\, across from the gardens. \n\n\n\nParking: Be sure to sign out a temporary parking permit (ask a volunteer) before shopping! \n\n\n\nPartial Plant List: \n\n\n\n\nAmerican Beautyberry – Callicarpa americana\n\n\n\nAquatic Milkweed – Asclepias perennis\n\n\n\nCoral Honeysuckle – Lonicera sempervirens\n\n\n\nFirewheel – Gaillardia pulchella\n\n\n\nGulf Coast Penstemon – Penstemon tenuis\n\n\n\nInland Sea Oats – Chasmanthium latifolium\n\n\n\nLindheimer Beebalm – Monarda lindheimeri\n\n\n\nPecan – Carya illinoinensis\n\n\n\nSaltmarsh Mallow – Kosteletzkya pentacarpos\n\n\n\nTurk’s Cap – Malvaviscus arboreus\n\n\n\nTwo-Wing Silverbell – Halesia diptera\n\n\n\nVirginia Sweetspire – Itea virginica\n\n\n\nVirginia Wildrye – Elymus virginicus\n\n\n\n\n \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/clear-lake-chapter-pop-up-plant-sale-october-15/ CATEGORIES:Plant Sale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/clc-featured-image-popup-1024-png.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112655 CREATED:20240929T210603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T175828Z UID:10003805-1729013400-1729018800@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:This month’s featured speaker will be Dr. Shaun McCoshum\, author of two books on pollinators and gardening – Gardening for Wildlife in the arid south west regions and Inviting Pollinators and Other Wildlife Into Your Garden – available on Amazon.com. He received a master’s degree in botany from Miami University (Ohio) and a doctorate from Oklahoma State University in zoology. \n\n\n\nLocation: 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-2/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Purple-and-white-Modern-Round-Stamp-Logo-single-flower-png.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112655 CREATED:20240614T061227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T061637Z UID:10002962-1729018800-1729022400@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:No Chapter Meeting in October DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-meeting-7/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112655 CREATED:20240925T215429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T012125Z UID:10003869-1729076400-1729087200@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Native Plants at HEB Frisco DESCRIPTION:HEB and the Native Plant Society of Texas are happy to partner to bring you native plants right where you shop! Please visit Frisco HEB to speak with a member of the Society and get some beautiful Texas native plants to plant now for spring beauty! \n\n\n\nLocation: 4800 Main Street\, Frisco URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/native-plants-at-heb-frisco/ CATEGORIES:Community Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Image-Bluebonnet-FlowerOnly-png.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112655 CREATED:20241010T001803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T001804Z UID:10004063-1729076400-1729087200@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:NICE! H-E-B Native Plant Sale - Clear Lake Chapter DESCRIPTION:Stop by our table to chat with Linda and Greg about the best native plants for your garden and pick up a free seed mix packet for planting a “pocket prairie” in your yard. Featured native plants will be available for purchase October 14–30 while supplies last. \n\n\n\nLocationH-E-B2755 East League City ParkwayLeague City\, TX 77573 URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/nice-h-e-b-native-plant-sale-clear-lake-chapter/ CATEGORIES:Community Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/unnamed-jpg-1-e1696481445839.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112655 CREATED:20240904T221206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T232211Z UID:10003551-1729080000-1729083600@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:October Chapter Book Club DESCRIPTION:Our Native Bees by Paige Embry \n\n\n\nExplores the importance of native bees and focuses on why they play a key role in gardening and agriculture. \n\n\n\nOpen to the public!Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library 505 Water Street Kerrville\, Texas URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/october-chapter-book-club/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Kerrville-OurNativeBees_-jpg-e1725491650115.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112655 CREATED:20241002T221150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T221334Z UID:10003933-1729166400-1729170000@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Chapter Leader Forum: How San Antonio Developed a Native Landscape Services Directory DESCRIPTION:Description: Join Joan Miller who will tell you about the development of the NLCP Services Directory and Bulletin Board. As we know\, interest in native landscaping is rapidly growing\, creating a need for individuals who are knowledgeable in the field. The Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP) was developed to fulfill that need. Taking the concept further\, the San Antonio chapter has created a directory of individuals who have completed NLCP classes and are offering their services and expertise to the public. This directory was created as a reference to the public in order to help find individuals who can help them in native landscaping of their yards and businesses and is targeted to those living in the San Antonio area. \n\n\n\nDiscussion topics: Share ideas of how chapters can develop listings of local landscapers who can provide services in native landscaping. \n\n\n\nPresenter: Joan Miller\, San Antonio Chapter and NLCP Chapter Coordinator \n\n\n\nWhen: October 17\, 2024 (Third Thursday) 12 – 1 pm \n\n\n\nZoom Registration Link: \n\n\n\nhttps://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkf-uurz0sHNW1chmdgZMMfg_GCadxsUzA URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-leader-forum-how-san-antonio-developed-a-native-landscape-services-directory/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Leader Forum,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112655 CREATED:20241016T235521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T153707Z UID:10004130-1729170000-1729173600@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Clear Lake Chapter Plant Sale Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Wrap up for the fall plant sale held on October 5. Contact Chair Cheryl Barajas for information on joining the committee and/or Zoom meeting details. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/clear-lake-chapter-plant-sale-committee-meeting-9/ CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Plant Sale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/clc-plant-sale-committee-1-png.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112655 CREATED:20240624T030120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T042629Z UID:10003243-1729191600-1729195200@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Board Member Presentations - October 17 DESCRIPTION:Houston Chapter Board Members Reba Wiles and Doreen Gallevo will share their stories with our membership and summarize their experiences with urban habitat gardening. Join us this evening for two brief presentations on personal stories and helpful tips on garden maintenance that will inspire you on your own native plant journey.  \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/monthly-chapter-meeting-october-17/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112655 CREATED:20241017T001901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T011747Z UID:10004131-1729243800-1729243800@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Friday Morning CE: P is for Prairie DESCRIPTION:Presentation by Rowena McDermid\, Plant of the Month Chair. \n\n\n\nLearn about the coastal prairie\, the economic\, cultural\, and environmental importance of this vanishing ecosystem\, and the prairie restoration taking place on the University of Houston-Clear Lake campus. \n\n\n\nThis event is free; however\, a valid parking permit is required. \n\n\n\nMore information: Friday Morning Continuing EducationPhone: 281-283-3033Email: ContinuingEd@uhcl.edu \n\n\n\nLocationUniversity of Houston-Clear LakeBayou Building\, Room 13132700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston\, TX 77058 URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/friday-morning-ce-p-is-for-prairie/ CATEGORIES:Community Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/clc-featured-image-prairie-jpg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112655 CREATED:20240814T155626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T161418Z UID:10003409-1729324800-1729350000@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Fall Into Gardening DESCRIPTION:Visit our Outreach booth at the Fall Into Gardening event presented by Denton County Master Gardener Association\, Beulah Acres\, and Upper Trinity Regional Water District.  The event will have presentations\, demonstrations\, and information booths to help you grow! Learn from experts how to plan and grow the garden of your dreams.  We will have a booth with knowledgeable volunteers and are also providing a speaker on Native Plants in home landscapes. \n\n\n\nGlobal Spheres Center\, Corinth. TX\, 7801 S Interstate 35\, Corinth\, TX 76208 URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/fall-into-gardening/ CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240323_112851-jpg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112655 CREATED:20240504T134200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T174204Z UID:10003111-1729326600-1729353600@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Native Landscape Certification Program - Level 3 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/native-landscape-certification-program-level-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112655 CREATED:20240815T155023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T210253Z UID:10003415-1729328400-1729342800@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Saturday\, October 19 - Fall Native Plant Sale at Herff Farm DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 19 – Fall Native Plant Sale at Herff Farm  \n\n\n\n   – 9:00am – 1:00pm – Herff Farm Teaching Barn URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/saturday-october-19-fall-native-plant-sale-at-herff-farm/ CATEGORIES:Plant Sale END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112655 CREATED:20240611T231124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T235546Z UID:10003151-1729328400-1729346400@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Austin Chapter Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:Find out more about our plant sale\, including plant lists here. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-plant-sale/ CATEGORIES:Plant Sale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NPSOT_Volunteers-at-Plant-Sale2-jpeg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112655 CREATED:20240914T120531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240914T120911Z UID:10003796-1729328400-1729346400@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Celebrating 100 Years at W. G. Jones State Forest DESCRIPTION:The staff at W. G. Jones State Forest is currently seeking volunteers to assist with its centennial festival at the W.G. Jonas State Forest on October 19th. \n\n\n\nYou are invited to be an essential part of the W.G. Jones State Forest Centennial Celebration\, taking place on October 19\, 2024. This landmark event will celebrate 100 years of Texas State Forests\, and passionate volunteers are needed to help make this monumental event a success. \n\n\n\nEvent Details: \n\n\n\n\nDate: October 19\, 2024\n\n\n\nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nLocation: W.G. Jones State Forest\, 1328 FM 1488\, Conroe\, Texas 77384\n\n\n\n\nWe are depending on the dedication of volunteers like you to ensure that this celebration is a memorable and smooth-running event for our diverse audience of an anticipated 500-1\,500 attendees. Your support is crucial for our success\, and we are offering a range of roles to match your interests and availability. \n\n\n\nVolunteer Opportunities Include: \n\n\n\n\nGate Greeters: Welcome guests\, guide them to shuttles\, assist with parking\, and provide a friendly first impression.\n\n\n\nInformation Table Attendants: Help direct exhibitors to their booths\, distribute lunch tickets\, inform attendees about resources\, and hand out information flyers.\n\n\n\nExhibit Booth Stand-ins & Lunch Distribution: Cover for exhibitors during breaks and distribute lunches to exhibitors and volunteers.\n\n\n\nNative Plant & Tree Giveaway Station: Distribute native plants to attendees and help restock the plant selection.\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers are needed for 3-hour shifts during the 6-hour event. This allows you to contribute meaningfully while also enjoying the festivities and networking opportunities. \n\n\n\nTo Volunteer: Please complete the Volunteer Registration Form by October 11\, 2024. Lunch will be provided. The sooner you register\, the better we can plan and ensure a rewarding experience for everyone involved. Once registered\, we will send you the Volunteer Information Packet with more details to help you prepare. \n\n\n\nAdditional Information: Draft event flyer\, volunteer flyer\, and event layout map. \n\n\n\nYour participation is key to the success of this celebration\, and we are grateful for your commitment to supporting and promoting the importance of Texas State Forests. If you have any questions or need more information\, please feel free to reach out. \n\n\n\nContact: Jaden Kelly (936) 273-2261 URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/90570/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112655 CREATED:20241004T224636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T224637Z UID:10004059-1729328400-1729348200@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:PreOrder for the Fredericksburg Chapter Members-only Fall Plant Sale. DESCRIPTION:Current members of the Native Plant Society of Texas by October 9 can preorder native plants through the Fredericksburg fall native plant sale. Lists of available plants will be emailed to members Friday\, October 11. Orders must be returned by Sunday\, October 13 @ 10 pm. \n\n\n\nThe chapter is experimenting this month by offering flats of several varieties of perennials. These 4” plants allow gardeners to experiment with a mixed variety @ a cost of $4.00 ea. This first-come\, first-served opportunity for our entire membership is available during our sale on Saturday October 19. No preorder necessary. \n\n\n\nVolunteers to help unload nursery truck upon delivery on Friday the 18th and separate the plants into the member orders are definitely welcome. Volunteers get to take their plants home that same day. \n\n\n\nPlants must be picked up Saturday\, October 19 between 9 – 2:30. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/plant-sale-3/ CATEGORIES:Plant Sale,Volunteer Opportunity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112655 CREATED:20241016T014936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T014936Z UID:10004129-1729332000-1729332000@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Outreach: NICE! Growing Native Milkweed DESCRIPTION:Learn how to successfully grow native milkweed from seed with Greg Pearson at Friendswood Garden Emporium (formerly Friendswood Hardware). These are important host plants for the dwindling population of Monarch butterflies. \n\n\n\nLocationFriendswood Garden Emporium203 W Edgewood DrFriendswood\, TX 77546 URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/outreach-nice-growing-native-milkweed/ CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Workshops and Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/clc-featured-image-grow-milkweed-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112655 CREATED:20240502T233451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T010031Z UID:10003101-1729332000-1729353600@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Sorrelle Farms Fall Festival DESCRIPTION:Sorrelle Farms in Mineola is hosting their annual Fall Festival. Stop by the Lakes and Pines Chapter information table and say “Hi” and don’t forget to check out their native plant selection! URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/sorrelle-farms-fall-festival/ CATEGORIES:Community Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Sorrelle-Farms-2024-Fall-Festival-jpg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112655 CREATED:20240901T114003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T114235Z UID:10003483-1729335600-1729342800@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Outreach Booth at Montgomery County Public Library - Conroe DESCRIPTION:Share your knowledge about native plants. Sign up here. \n\n\n\nLocation: Montgomery County Public Library\, 104 Interstate 45 N\, Conroe\, TX 77301 URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/outreach-at-montgomery-county-library/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112655 CREATED:20240926T012525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T013152Z UID:10003873-1729335600-1729346400@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Native Plants at HEB Frisco DESCRIPTION:At the HEB in Frisco!HEB and the Native Plant Society of Texas are happy to partner to bring you native plants right where you shop! Please visit Frisco HEB to speak with a member of the Society and get some beautiful Texas native plants to plant now for spring beauty! \n\n\n\nLocation: 4800 Main Street\, Frisco URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/native-plants-at-heb-frisco-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Image-Bluebonnet-FlowerOnly-png.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112655 CREATED:20241010T001947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T001948Z UID:10004064-1729335600-1729346400@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:NICE! H-E-B Native Plant Sale - Clear Lake Chapter DESCRIPTION:Stop by our table to chat with Meade and Nancy about the best native plants for your garden and pick up a free seed mix packet for planting a “pocket prairie” in your yard. Featured native plants will be available for purchase October 14–30 while supplies last. \n\n\n\nLocationH-E-B2755 East League City ParkwayLeague City\, TX 77573 URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/nice-h-e-b-native-plant-sale-clear-lake-chapter-2/ CATEGORIES:Community Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/unnamed-jpg-1-e1696481445839.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR