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SUMMARY:Pollinator Road Trip 4: A Habitat Grant Update – Hybrid Clear Lake Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:6:15 Doors Open – UHCL Bayou Building\, Garden Room (1510)6:40 Zoom Opens6:45 Business Meeting6:55 Plant of the Month7:00 Guest Speakers \n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening of delicious pizza\, exciting door prizes\, and the chance to connect with others while learning something new! Bring your own beverage. \n\n\n\nFor our August 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: Ward Elementary Pollinator Garden at John F. Ward Elementary\, CLCE Pollinator Patch at Exploration Green\, and Seabrook Library Garden at Evelyn Meador Branch Library. Presenters will highlight their successes\, obstacles\, and lessons learned. \n\n\n\nAbout the Sites\n\n\n\nWard Elementary Pollinator Garden at John F. Ward Elementary (Clear Creek ISD): Ward’s school garden aims to serve as a safe haven and nursery for pollinators. And\, importantly\, will also provide context for teaching students and their families about the importance of pollinators and native plants. \n\n\n\nCLCE Pollinator Patch at Exploration Green: This collaborative project by Exploration Green Conservancy and Clear Lake City Elementary School (Clear Creek ISD) features native plants that provide nectar and pollen sources to a wide range of pollinators. The cultivated space will provide educational to students from Clear Lake City Elementary and the public. \n\n\n\nSeabrook Library Garden: This “Unintended Garden” has quickly become an inviting native plant pollinator space and a Clear Lake Chapter demonstration garden. With just a bit more work\, the garden will serve as a colorful and inspiring example for anyone interested in native gardening. \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 the meeting room (while supplies last) and place it in your car. Temporary parking permits may be purchased at the kiosk in front of the Recreation Center or via T2 Mobile Pay.  DO NOT park in faculty/staff parking (enforced 24/7). \n\n\n\nMap and Directions – The meeting will be held at UH-Clear Lake in the Garden Room (1510). \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-4-a-habitat-grant-update-hybrid-clear-lake-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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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/2025-08-11/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T090000
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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-4/2025-08-12/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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SUMMARY:Lindheimer Chapter Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The members of the Board meet the second Tuesday of each month at the Tye Preston Memorial Library in the Founder’s Room.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lindheimer-chapter-board-meeting/2025-08-12/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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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-4/2025-08-12/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T100000
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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/museum-of-texas-handmade-furniture-demonstration-garden-workday/2025-08-13/
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Seeding: Selecting\, Purchasing and Planting – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, August 14
DESCRIPTION:Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, August 14\, 2025\, when our featured topic will be Native Plant Seeding: Selecting\, Purchasing and Planting with Dr. Megan Clayton. 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:  We will cover the basics for selecting native plant seed for specific areas\, how much to purchase\, and how to plant the seed for the most success. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Since 2010\, Dr. Megan Clayton has been an Extension Rangeland Specialist for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Department of Rangeland\, Wildlife\, and Fisheries Management at Texas A&M University. Her responsibilities as a Rangeland Specialist have her based at the Uvalde Research and Extension Center and include providing support for Extension agents\, specialists\, clientele\, and organizations through teaching\, training\, and providing technical expertise on the management of rangeland resources. \n\n\n\nMegan’s current interests include blending wildlife habitat and livestock range management\, small acreage management\, UAV (drone) research\, brush management\, and youth natural resources education. Her main area of responsibility includes the Uvalde/Hill Country area. \n\n\n\nNOTE: this month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd floor\, 402 West 8th St\, Georgetown\, TX 78626. Come early (6:30 PM) for expert advice\, to check out the seed swap board\, or just to visit. \n\n\n\n==> To attend via Zoom\, register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/MUR1d0LiSNicrtGaKIm5SQ#/registration \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/native-plant-seeding-selecting-purchasing-and-planting-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-august-14/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034852
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SUMMARY:Planning a Public Space Pollinator Garden & Grant Application Walk-through Workshop - Clear Lake
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to plan a beautiful public pollinator garden and get a walk-through of the grant application process at our in-person workshop! \n\n\n\nJoin us for a hands-on session where you’ll learn how to plan a beautiful garden that supports our local pollinators. Get information about the Clear Lake Chapter’s Native Pollinator Habitat Grant program and what the committee is looking for in an application. \n\n\n\nFree workshop. All participants will receive native milkweed\, pollinator plants\, and seeds. Educators earn CPE credits. \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\n\n\n\nLocal pollinators & native plants\n\n\n\nElements of a pollinator garden\n\n\n\nHow to plan a public garden\n\n\n\nTrees for pollinator gardens\n\n\n\nTips for a successful application\n\n\n\n\nSee you there! \n\n\n\nLocationEnvironmental Institute of HoustonUniversity of Houston-Clear LakeNorth Office Annex I (NOA I) Building2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston\, TX 77058 \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Native Pollinator Habitat Grant Program \n\n\n\nThe Clear Lake Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas awards grants to nature centers\, schools\, educational groups and others to help fund development and maintenance of pollinator habitats using native plants\, shrubs or trees on public sites in Brazoria\, Galveston or Harris Counties of Texas. Priority is given to projects located in Brazoria Co.\, Galveston Co.\, and the southeast quadrant of Harris County. \n\n\n\nClick here to learn more about the grant program.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/planning-a-public-space-pollinator-garden-grant-application-walk-through-workshop-clear-lake/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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