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SUMMARY:East Texas Swap & Social at the Big Sandy City Park Pavilion
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URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/annual-plant-cutting-seed-swap-and-social/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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SUMMARY:Northeast Texas NPSOT Plant & Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:Meet and greet and plant and seed swap with Tyler and Northeast Chapters. Bring a snack to share if you would like. This is a NPSOT members-only social event.  \n\n\n\nWhen: Sunday\, October 27th\, 3:00 – 4:30  \n\n\n\nWhere: Big Sandy City Park across from Big Sandy ISD Band Hall @ 401 Wildcat Drive.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/northeast-texas-npsot-plant-seed-swap/
CATEGORIES:Seed Exchange,Social Event
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SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting - Composting: What\, How\, & Why
DESCRIPTION:Gary Johnstone\, Comal Master Gardener \n\n\n\n\nMeeting at the New Braunfels Public Library meeting room. \nSocial 5:45 pm\, Business 6:15 pm\, Program at 6:30 pmZoom link and passcode in January newsletter and on website.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-meeting-gary-johnstone-comal-master-gardener/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241028T180000
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SUMMARY:Bastrop County Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our chapter meeting. More information coming soon.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/bastrop-county-chapter-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241028T200000
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Dear NLCP Committee Members\,  \n\n\n\nThis Monday begins our first meeting of 2024. We will meet at 7:00pm on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month on this Zoom link: \n\n\n\n https://npsot-org.zoom.us/j/87628189964?pwd=NUdBV3ZTSzFVMjJjTnpycjlQTGRJQT09.  \n\n\n\nWe’re a small committee\, and we don’t get to see each other in person very often\, so please plan to join with your camera on.  \n\n\n\nSee you Monday! \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nJay Gowen\, NLCP Chair\, Pines and Prairies Chapter\, 832-513-5785 (cell)
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/49257/2024-10-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T090000
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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/2024-10-29/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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SUMMARY:Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP) - Level 3 in Dallas
DESCRIPTION:Dallas Chapter will be offering Level 3 Certification Class to be held November 2nd and 3rd. NLCP / Level 3 Registration opens August 1st\, 2024 at 8:30am.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/native-landscape-certification-program-nlcp-level-3-in-dallas/
CATEGORIES:NLCP Native Landscape Certification Program,Virtual
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SUMMARY:NLCP Level 1 Class (Clear Lake Chapter)
DESCRIPTION:Summary\n\n\n\nLearn about the benefits of native plants\, desirable plants for your area and design considerations for your landscape. NLCP is a state-wide program\, but classes focus on the characteristics and plants in the region in which they are taught. \n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nNOTE: This class is hosted by the Clear Lake Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) and is specific to the Houston-Galveston area. \n\n\n\nZoom access to the in-person class.  Zoom attendees will watch a video “plant walk.”  \n\n\n\nOnline Test:  After completing the class you will be sent a link to the online test which you will have 3 days to complete. \n\n\n\nClass OutlineLevel 1: Introduction to Native Landscapes \n\n\n\n\nLearn the value of including and preserving native plants in landscapes\n\n\n\nUnderstand the differences between sustainable and conventional development\n\n\n\nDiscover your Texas ecoregion\, vegetation\, and soil.\n\n\n\nBecome familiar with 45 native Texas plants recommended for your landscape and 5 plants to avoid\n\n\n\n\nLevel 1 is a prerequisite for Level 2 and 3. Level 1 is not required for Level 4 which can be taken as a standalone class. Levels 2\, 3\, 4 may be taken in any order. \n\n\n\nThe Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP) is a four-level certification program that teaches the value of including and preserving native plants in landscapes. Classes focus on the characteristics and plants of the region in which they are taught. Check it out. \n\n\n\nInstructors: \n\n\n\nScott Buckel   BioCindy Howard BioBev Morrison BioPatty Steinke Bio \n\n\n\nQuestions \n\n\n\nRegistration: Linda Foss NLCP@npsot.org or (830) 218-7211.Class-specific: Martha Richeson maricheson@gmail.comTechnical Issues with Class:  TBD \n\n\n\nRegistration Process \n\n\n\nWhen you “Click to register online“\, a “Log In” screen pops up.  You must log in to register at the Member Price.  If you are a member\, have taken a class\, or attended an event in the past\, an account has already been created for you\, though you may still need to create a login.   Log in or create a login by filling in the email address used to complete your registration and clicking “Recover Account.”  Account records are secure and will not be shared.   \n\n\n\nNon-members may click on the “X” in the upper right-hand corner of the pop-up screen to close it and access the registration form. \n\n\n\nAfter Registration Watch for several emails. Note that these are prone to getting caught by spam filters.  \n\n\n\n\nNPSOT registration confirmation email  \n\n\n\n1 week prior to class – reminder email\n\n\n\n3 days prior to class – an email with class materials\, Zoom links and other instructions\n\n\n\n1 day prior and day-of class – final reminder emails\n\n\n\n\nClass Prices and NPSOT Member Discounts \n\n\n\nLevel 1: $45 for allLevels 2\, 3\, 4 and Native Landscapes for Birds:$50 – Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) members$65 – Non-members. Become a NPSOT member.  \n\n\n\nCancellations\n\n\n\nContact: Linda Foss NLCP@npsot.org or (830) 218-7211. Fees may not be applied to future classes. Cancellations made by midnight on the Monday prior to class are eligible for a refund. Upon cancellation\, a $10 handling fee is deducted from the refund. Thanks for your understanding in this matter.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/nlcp-level-1-class-clear-lake-chapter/
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SUMMARY:Level 1 - Introduction to Native Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:In-person and online options available. \n\n\n\nLearn about the benefits of native plants\, desirable plants for your area and design considerations for your landscape. NLCP is a state-wide program\, but classes focus on the characteristics and plants in the region in which they are taught. \n\n\n\nNOTE: This class is hosted by the Clear Lake Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) and is specific to the Houston-Galveston area. \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nIn-Person at the University of Houston-Clear Lake\, 2700 Bay Area Blvd.Online: Zoom access to the in-person class. Zoom attendees will watch a video “plant walk.” \n\n\n\nOnline Test:  After completing the class you will be sent a link to the online test which you will have three days to complete. \n\n\n\nLevel 1 is a prerequisite for Level 2 and 3. \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nIn-person Class \n\n\n\nOnline Class
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/level-1-introduction-to-native-landscapes-3/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T144500
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SUMMARY:NLCP Level 2 Class - Landscape Design with Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Austin NPSOT’s NLCP Level 2 Class – NLCP Level 2 Class – Landscape Design with Native Plants at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Register or look for other opportunities across the state.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/nlcp-level-2-class-landscape-design-with-native-plants/
CATEGORIES:NLCP Native Landscape Certification Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T205832Z
UID:10002299-1730538000-1730548800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Q4 State Board Meeting - Nov 2
DESCRIPTION:Native Plant Society of Texas State Board MeetingZoom – Virtual MeetingSaturday\, November 2\, 20249 – 11:45 am (join Zoom meeting as early as 08:30 pm) \n\n\n\nThis event is free and all Society members are welcome! Voting members include chapter presidents (or their representatives)\, state-level executive officers and state standing committee chairs. \n\n\n\nRegister to attend the meeting (link good through meeting end). You must be a Native Plant Society of Texas member to register. Immediately after registration watch for a confirmation email from the State office with the Zoom meeting link to attend. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Meeting
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/q4-state-board-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T130000
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SUMMARY:Outreach: Eco Fest
DESCRIPTION:From Eco Fest: “This family-friendly event will feature classes & exhibits on sustainability with a focus on how easy it is to be more eco-friendly right here at home. There will also be vendors\, crafts\, giveaways\, a yard sale\, and FREE trees and prizes for participating in GREEN bingo! While supplies last. Join us for an inspirational and educational afternoon!” \n\n\n\nStop by the Clear Lake Chapter booth to chat with Cheryl\, Patty\, Nancy\, and Peggy. Learn about native plants and why they are important. Seed and/or native plant giveaways when available and while supplies last. \n\n\n\nLocationLeague City Community Center400 S. Kansas Ave.League City\, TX 77573
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/outreach-eco-fest-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T140000
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UID:10003936-1730545200-1730556000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Williamson County Chapter Fall 2024 Native Plant Sale-in person
DESCRIPTION:See all the details\, including plants we plan to have available\, on our page => NPSOT-Wilco’s Fall 2024 Native Plant Sales \n\n\n\nLocation: Southwest Williamson County Regional Park\, 3005 County Road 175\, Leander\, TX 78641\, in the pavilions (Boulder East and Boulder West) near the Quarry Splash Pad. \n\n\n\nSale hours are from 11:00 AM – 2 PM or until we run out of plants.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/williamson-county-chapter-fall-2024-native-plant-sale-in-person/
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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