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SUMMARY:Clear Lake Chapter Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our Chapter Board\, which includes officers and committee chairs\, meets the first Monday of each month to discuss chapter business and plan future events. \n\n\n\nChapter board meetings are open to the public. Request Zoom meeting information at clear-lake-chapter@npsot.org.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/clear-lake-chapter-board-meeting-2/2025-01-06/
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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-workday-eih-3/2025-01-07/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting\, Hunke Hall\, 33 Herff Farm Road\, 6:00-8:00 
DESCRIPTION:Topic: “What are the Deciduous Trees of Central Texas doing these days?” \n\n\n\nPresenter: Oscar Van Auken\, Ph.D.\, Professor Emeritus\, Dept. of Biology\, UTSA.  \n\n\n\nDr. Van Auken will be discussing the state of deciduous trees and other woody plants within the Edwards Plateau region and the pressures they face.   \n\n\n\nDr. O.W. (Bill) Van Auken has been a professor at UTSA for over forty years. Dr. Van Auken earned a Master of Science and Ph.D degrees from the University of Utah. Since 1969 he has lived and worked in Central Texas as a Researcher and Professor in the fields of plant ecology and biology. His research interests include physiological plant ecology and woody plants. His impact on conservation and natural resources extends throughout the region and beyond. 
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-meeting-hunke-hall-33-herff-farm-road-600-800/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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SUMMARY:Collin County Chapter - No January Meeting
DESCRIPTION:No Chapter Meeting in January.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/collin-county-chapter-no-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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SUMMARY:Houston Chapter Board Meeting - January 7
DESCRIPTION:Interested in getting more involved with NPSOT-Houston? Come check out a board meeting and see what happens behind the scenes and see if you can help us further our mission. We meet via Zoom\, so you can join from the comfort of home. Email us at nphouston1@gmail.com to request the zoom link. \n\n\n\n\n\nOur monthly chapter board meetings are generally held on the first Tuesday of each month\, January – November. Participation is open to the public.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Houston Chapter Page
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/houston-chapter-board-meeting-january-7/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T093000
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SUMMARY:Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture Demonstration Garden Workday
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nHands-On Learning: Gain practical experience in planting\, pruning\, and maintaining a variety of plants.\n\n\n\nExpert Guidance: Our knowledgeable garden coordinators will be on hand to share tips and answer your gardening questions.\n\n\n\nCommunity Spirit: Meet fellow garden lovers\, share stories\, and enjoy the camaraderie of working together.\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\n\n\n\nComfortable clothing and gardening gloves\n\n\n\nA hat\, water\, pest repellent\, and sunscreen\n\n\n\nYour enthusiasm and love for gardening!\n\n\n\nCommon gardening tools\, such as pruners\, weeders\, and the like.  Whatever you use in your garden\, as tools will not be provided.\n\n\n\n\nWhether 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.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/texas-museum-of-handmade-furniture-demonstration-garden-workday-2/2025-01-08/
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SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting – Jan 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-jan-8/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Workdays at the Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country Demonstration Garden
DESCRIPTION: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 Mickey Riviere\, mr0752@gvtc.com\, for details. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nHands-On Learning: Gain practical experience in planting\, pruning\, and maintaining a variety of native plants.\n\n\n\nExpert Guidance: Our knowledgeable gardeners will be on hand to share tips and answer your gardening questions.\n\n\n\nCommunity Spirit: Meet fellow garden lovers\, share stories\, and enjoy the camaraderie of working together.\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\n\n\n\nComfortable clothing and gardening gloves\n\n\n\nA hat\, sunscreen\, and water\n\n\n\nYour boundless enthusiasm and love for gardening!\n\n\n\n\nWhether 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.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/workdays-at-the-heritage-museum-of-the-texas-hill-country-demonstration-garden-3/
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SUMMARY:Clear Lake Chapter Education Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Education Committee meeting. New members welcome. Request Zoom meeting information at clear-lake-chapter@npsot.org. \n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\nReview grant reports \n\n\n\n\nReview status of the fall grant recipients\n\n\n\nDiscuss February application cycle
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/clear-lake-chapter-education-committee-meeting-8/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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SUMMARY:Seed Cleaning Event at the Mammen Family Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Craig Bruska\, Seed Committee Chairman\, directs volunteers cleaning and packaging replacement seed packets for the current lending inventory.  The properly labeled envelopes are then placed in specific drawers of the MFPL Seed Library cabinet of the library.  Come as you are\, stay as long as you like!  Visit with like-minded volunteers while learning about native seeds.  Texas Master Naturalists earn volunteer hours.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn open invitation is extended for anyone to: \n\n\n\n1) Donate local native seeds.  To donate\, put a single species of prepared seeds in a small paper bag and label the bag with species name\, date collected and where collected. Donor’s name is optional. \n\n\n\n2) Help package seeds for the lending library.  Volunteer help is welcomed; and Texas Master Naturalists can earn hours toward their annual 40 hours of volunteer service.  \n\n\n\n3) Check out and plant up to 5 seed packets per visit to the Mammen Family Public Library.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/seed-cleaning-event-at-the-mammen-family-public-library-2/
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SUMMARY:Updated Jan6! Creating a Native Seed Library in your Community - Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, January 9
DESCRIPTION:Jan 6 News!  Due to the weather forecast for Central Texas on Thursday evening\, this January 9 meeting will now be held only by Zoom and not in-person.  \n\n\n\nJoin NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, January 9\, 2025\, when our featured topic will be “Creating a Native Seed Library in your Community” with Craig Bruska.  Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting.  \n\n\n\nAbout our topic: Craig’s talk will discuss how to create a native seed library within your community. From building local buzz and getting your library to partner on the project to establishing scientific and common name indexes and creating needed documents\, as well as the benefits and the challenges. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Craig 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 he worked for eight years 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.  \n\n\n\nSince 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 various lectures and symposiums on Native Texas Plants. He has also completed the Native Plant Society of Texas – Native Landscaping Certification Program and is a Texas Master Naturalist. Craig has helped create native seed libraries in Comal\, Hays\, and Guadalupe counties and is working on adding two more. He is also the NPSOT State Chair of the Native Seed Committee. \n\n\n\nJan 6 News!  Due to the weather forecast for Central Texas on Thursday evening\, this January 9 meeting will now be held only by Zoom and not in-person.    NOTE: this month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd Floor\, 402 W 8th St\, Georgetown\, Texas 78626.  Come early (6:30 PM) for expert advice\, to check out the seed swap board\, or just to visit. \n\n\n\nThe link to register for Zoom is below. \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/creating-a-native-seed-library-in-your-community-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-january-9/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T120000
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Workday\, 9:00am - Noon
DESCRIPTION:Cibolo Nature Center Demonstration Gardens \n\n\n\n      Please bring gloves\, hat\, water\, sun and insect protection\, and your favorite gardening tools. \n\n\n\n      Contact Veronica Hawk\, veronica.hawk@gmail.com for more info.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/jan-11-second-saturday-workday-900am-noon/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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