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SUMMARY:Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP) - Level 1 in Dallas
DESCRIPTION:Dallas Chapter will be offering Level 1 Certification Class to be held May 16 &17\, 2025. NLCP / Level 1 Registration opens February 1st\, 2025 at 8:30am.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/native-landscape-certification-program-nlcp-level-1-in-dallas/
CATEGORIES:NLCP Native Landscape Certification Program,Virtual,Workshops and Classes
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SUMMARY:Beaumont Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly chapter meetings. You do not need to be a member to attend. We meet the 3rd Monday of each month. \n\n\n\nMeeting Location: Tyrrell Park – 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, TX 77705 \n\n\n\nWe meet in the Binks Horticultural Center in the Beaumont Botanical Gardens area of the park.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/beaumont-chapter-meeting/2025-05-19/
LOCATION:Tyrell Park\, 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, Texas\, 77705
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260404T002616
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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-4/2025-05-20/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T160000
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SUMMARY:Fredericksburg Board of Directors plans for upcoming events.
DESCRIPTION:Plans for upcoming events and membership involvement is the focus for the March meeting of the Board of Directors. Included will be the dates for the Fall Plant Sale as well as the progress for the Spring sale. Field Trip plans. Members are invited. Ask a current board member for location.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/fredericksburg-board-of-directors-plans-for-upcoming-events/2025-05-20/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Business Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002616
CREATED:20250127T201904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T201907Z
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SUMMARY:Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Location: 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-6/2025-05-20/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T173153Z
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SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting – May 20
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-may-14/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002616
CREATED:20250215T203641Z
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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\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/museum-of-texas-handmade-furniture-demonstration-garden-workday-2/2025-05-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T203000
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CREATED:20240808T013411Z
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UID:10003399-1747938600-1747945800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Botany Skills for Plant Identification and Short Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This entry level presentation is designed to show you where to start to really “see” the pieces ofplants. Carol Clark describes the details that set plants apart from each other. Learn to describethese plant parts and enable your use of botanical keys. The presentation uses a combination ofphotos and hands-on lessons with fresh plant samples. \n\n\n\n6:30pm – Social time7:00pm – Zoom opens and meeting begins \n\n\n\nOpen to the public. \n\n\n\nWe hope you can join our meeting in person at TWU’s  Ann Stuart Science Complex.  Campus parking is open after 6:00pm. \n\n\n\nIf you can’t join us in person\, we invite you to our Zoom meeting. \n\n\n\nZOOM PARTICIPANTS ONLY: Please Register in advance for this meeting: \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O3MOpFeKTYmq7lwngfH2HA \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/trinity-forks-educational-program-and-short-business-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting,Chapter Meeting,Community Outreach,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T173000
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SUMMARY:NPSOT Boerne 25th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Boerne Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) is thrilled to announce a special event to celebrate its 25th anniversary\, to be held on Friday\, May 23\, 2025\, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Patrick Heath Public Library in Boerne.  \n\n\n\n\nThis milestone celebration will feature a variety of activities designed to honor the chapter’s accomplishments\, highlight the beauty\, importance\, and environmental benefits of native plants\, as well as showcase the local art and creativity of the Boerne community. \n\n\n\nThe anniversary event will include the following: \n\n\n\n\nUnveiling of a Special Book Section Devoted to Native Plants: Attendees will get an exclusive look at a newly curated collection of books\, all focused on the topic of Texas native plants\, and available for check-out at the Boerne Public Library.\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Presentation to a Native Plant Advocate: The Boerne Chapter of NPSOT will recognize a dedicated native plant advocate who has made significant contributions to the chapter and its mission of promoting native plant conservation in the Boerne area. The recipient will be honored for their passion and efforts in supporting the chapter’s initiatives.\n\n\n\n\n\nInaugural Boerne NPSOT Art Show Featuring Local Artists and Native Flora and Fauna: Local artists will display their works inspired by the beauty of native plants\, wildlife\, and the natural landscape\, offering a visual celebration of the region’s ecological wonders. Art works are exhibited in the Gallery Space on the first floor of the Patrick Heath Public Library from May 1 –  May 30.  The Gallery Space will be open during the library’s regular hours and during our anniversary event.\n\n\n\n\n\nGrand Opening of the Native Plant Seed Library: The Boerne Chapter of NPSOT will unveil a new initiative aimed at promoting conservation and utilization of native plants and plant habitats in the Boerne area. The Native Plant Seed Library\, located inside the Patrick Heath Public Library in Boerne\, will allow community members to get native plant seeds for free and grow their own garden\, and harvest new seeds from mature plants to return to the library.\n\n\n\n\n\nGuided Tours of the Boerne City Campus Natural Area (BCCNA) Behind the Public Library: Join us for guided tours of the Boerne City Campus Natural Area (BCCNA) behind the library. In partnership with the city and other community organizations\, the Boerne Chapter of NPSOT is working to restore this space to a thriving native habitat and wildlife corridor within the city. Explore a hidden gem of native flora and fauna\, learn about our conservation efforts\, and gain insight into the local ecosystem. Bring sensible shoes.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLight hors d’oeuvres will be served. \n\n\n\nDetails of the Event: \n\n\n\nDate: Friday\, May 23\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM \n\n\n\nLocation: Patrick Heath Public Library\, 451 N. Main St.\, Boerne\, Texas 78006 \n\n\n\nThis event is open to NPSOT members.  In addition\, special invitations will be sent to selected community leaders\, environmental advocates\, and supporters of the chapter’s work. It is an exciting opportunity to celebrate 25 years of dedication to native plant conservation\, connect with like-minded individuals\, and learn more about ongoing efforts to promote biodiversity in the Boerne area. \n\n\n\nFor more information about the event\, please contact the Boerne Chapter of NPSOT at boerne-chapter@npsot.org or visit our website at https://www.npsot.org/chapters/boerne/
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/108282/
CATEGORIES:Social Event
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SUMMARY:Insects:Nature's Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Location: The Urban Ecology Center at Phil Hardberger Park\, 8400 NW Military Hwy\, San Antonio\, TX 78231 \n\n\n\nThis is a two-part event: \n\n\n\nPart 1: Families with upper elementary age children and adults should arrive by 7:50 am to register for an 8 am sharp Entomology Talk covering types of insect\, morphology\, and the critical role of insects as pollinators. Then join families with younger children on the savanna for an hour of insect catch\, ID\, and release. We will provide nets. \n\n\n\nPart 2: Families with younger children should arrive and sign-in by 8:50 to join the earlier group as it moves from the classroom to the savanna. \n\n\n\nSpecial Note: Definitely wear long pants and bring insect repellant and\, sunscreen. We will be walking on sunny grassy areas. \n\n\n\nOur objective is to learn about insects\, identify some of the more common species found in our local area\, and learn the role of insects in the environment. The event will be led by Nicolas Phillips an expert student of Entomology\, an award-winning insect collector\, and an Integrated Pest Control professional. Nicolas has been an enthusiast and lover of insects since early childhood and brings his passion and knowledge to our park. \n\n\n\nThe morning begins in the small classroom with an hour overview of all you ever wanted to know about these arthropods. We will then move to the nearby savanna where families with younger children will join us to catch\, ID\, and release insects. Nicolas will identify and elaborate upon our captured specimens to explain general concepts. The netted insects are then released back into nature. The park is a great place to find a variety of interesting insects. \n\n\n\nPlease arrive on the patio at 7:50 am SHARP (or by 8:50 am SHARP for families with young children). Minors must be accompanied by an adult parent/guardian. Dogs are not appropriate for this event. DIFFICULTY: Easy\, geared to families with children\, as well as interested adults. This will not be a hike and should end around 10:00 am. \n\n\n\nDonations of $3 individual or $5 family to the PHP Conservancy are suggested\, to support park educational activities. Parents interested in learning more nature for their children can go to https://txmn.org/alamo/area-resources/natural-areas-and-linear-creekways-guide/family-nature-guides/ \n\n\n\nThis event’s general sponsors are the Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy\, the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department’s Natural Area Office\, Alamo Area Master Naturalists\, and the Alamo Group of the Sierra Club. \n\n\n\nContact Stan Drezek (stanwendre@gmail.com) for additional information or questions. \n\n\n\nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER \n\n\n\nevent \n\n\n\nOrganizer: npsot.sanantonio@gmail.com \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOrganizer: npsot.sanantonio@gmail.com
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/insectsnatures-pollinators/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T100000
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SUMMARY:Pines and Prairies Plant Walk
DESCRIPTION:Take the Level 1 Native Landscape Certification Program in 3 sessions plus a plant walk! Attend the Pines and Prairies Chapter Meetings on March 20\, April 17\, and May 15 and participate in the plant walk at Mercer Botanical Gardens on May 24 to qualify. \n\n\n\nAll members are welcome to attend the plant walk at Mercer Botanic Gardens on May 24. Fellowship with plant enthusiasts!
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/pines-and-prairies-plant-walk/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Social Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002616
CREATED:20250306T015901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T021118Z
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SUMMARY:Chandor Nature Trail "Spruce Up"\, Volunteer Opportunity\, Cross Timbers Chapter\, Weatherford\, Saturday\, 5/24/2025 at 10 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:Spruce Up Days\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for the Chandor Nature Trail “Spruce Up” volunteer day from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Late comers are welcome. Interested volunteers can contact Cross Timbers trail steward Christie Tull\, at greenwoodfarminc@aol.com or call 817-307-9307.  See you on the trail! \n\n\n\nVolunteer hours count towards Texas Master Naturalist and Texas Master Gardeners. \n\n\n\nAbout the Nature Trail\n\n\n\nChandor Nature Trail is just under one mile long and is open for hikers and their leashed dogs free of charge during Chandor Garden hours. The Garden’s address is 711 W Lee Street in Weatherford.  
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chandor-nature-trail-spruce-up-volunteer-opportunity-cross-timbers-chapter-weatherford-saturday-5-24-2025-at-10-a-m/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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