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SUMMARY:North Texas Giving Day - Early Giving Starts
DESCRIPTION:Help us cultivate a greener\, healthier North Texas! The Collin County Chapter of NPSOT is taking part in North Texas Giving Day – early giving starts August 28 and Giving Day is September 18. Your donation to our chapter directly supports our vital work in promoting native plant conservation\, educating our community\, and restoring critical habitats. Learn more about North Texas Giving Day and our chapter at: Collin County Chapter – Native Plant Society of TX | Donate | North Texas Giving Day
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/north-texas-giving-day-early-giving-starts/
CATEGORIES:Donations
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SUMMARY:Native Wildflowers of Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR – Hybrid Clear Lake Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:6:15 Doors Open – UHCL Bayou Building\, Forest Room (1430)6:40 Zoom Opens6:45 Business Meeting7:00 Guest Speaker \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\nAs part of its mission to save the Attwater’s Prairie-Chicken from extinction\, APCNWR protects over 9\,000 contiguous acres of Upper Coastal Prairie\, second only to the core area of the Coastal Prairie Conservancy.  Some of the best-quality prairie is accessible daily to the public\, with 2.3 miles of hiking trails and a 3.4-mile auto loop\, all within 2 hours of the Houston metropolitan region and about 20 minutes from the Sealy exit on I-10. APCNWR possesses a distinctive native flora adapted to dry\, sandy soils\, plus a variety of wetland species. A recently updated phenological plant list\, based on iNaturalist observations and herbarium records\, shows nearly 400 verified (research grade or herbarium) species of native forbs and vines and around 100 species of native grasses\, sedges\, and rushes. This presentation will feature about 40 species of native wildflowers characteristic of APCNWR\, all seen within the last 5 years in the publicly accessible portion of the refuge. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\nCharles Winker is a retired geologist residing on the Fayette Prairie near Brenham with his wife Susie and their blue heeler Elsa. A Chicago native\, he has lived in Texas for 43 years\, plus five years each in Georgia and Arizona. Upon retirement in 2016 he became interested in prairie conservation and field botany\, joined Texas Master Naturalists and the Native Prairie Association of Texas\, embraced iNaturalist\, and began volunteering at the Coastal Prairie Conservancy\, Winedale Historical Complex\, and APCNWR. He is particularly interested in native Texas grasses\, which he cultivates on their property. \n\n\n\nIn-person – Parking Pass Required\n\n\n\nClear Lake Chapter Members: New passes need starting September 2025. If you have a pass\, don’t forget it – you will not get another one if you picked one up previously. If you need your new pass\, arrive early enough to pick one up in the meeting room and place it in your car. \n\n\n\nVisitors: Non-members may purchase a pass for $5\, or “rent” one — if returned at the end of the meeting\, the $5 will be returned. Temporary parking permits may also 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 Forest Room (1430). \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/native-wildflowers-of-attwater-prairie-chicken-nwr-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/2025-09-08/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T090000
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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-4/2025-09-09/
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/2025-09-09/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T190000
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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-4/2025-09-09/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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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/2025-09-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T140000
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SUMMARY:Shady Natives
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Upper Trinity Regional Water District\, on-line only. \n\n\n\n Register at https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/35a9c328-0cd3-4862-a4bb-8d60c3c70e87@cc450009-5f94-4f37-99c2-68f662d95818?fbclid=IwY2xjawH3tYFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRrdO5mdqy8vKmZL27XG1G2m-xBxS9W7RYGOcZsVv2yHYf2WqfwBKQD0SQ_aem_4bg6JWLfKj2sKOjw5V3IZw \n\n\n\nJoin us for a webinar with Liz Moyer\, Denton County Master Gardener and Native Plant Society of Texas educator\, as she shares tips on creating beautiful shade-loving landscapes in the sunny state of Texas. Discover how to build a cool\, inviting habitat for wildlife using native plants that thrive in the shade—sponsored by the Upper Trinity Regional Water
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/shady-natives/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T052110
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SUMMARY:Guidelines for Learning to Identify Common Native Grasses of Central Texas – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, September 11
DESCRIPTION:Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, September 11\, 2025\, when our featured topic will be Guidelines for Learning to Identify Common Native Grasses of Central Texas with Ricky Linex. 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:  Come and learn the plant-identifying characteristics for 25 native perennial grasses found in and around Central Texas. Clear photos will showcase the features to look for in making positive identification. Grass ID may seem difficult but will be made easier by the photos and a handout on the characteristics that will guide you in making identification. Never again fear the grasses as you walk across the prairies and woods of Central Texas. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Ricky Linex is a wildlife biologist having retired from the Natural Resources Conservation Service where he worked 38.5 years. Over the previous 18 years Ricky served 52 counties in north-central Texas. Ricky is the author of Range Plants of North Central Texas: A Land User’s Guide to their Identification\, Value and Management. His assistance to landowners and managers involves mutual education on how to better manage rangelands for sustainable use by livestock and wildlife. Knowing the plants and how to manage them is critical for success as a land steward. Ricky is currently President of the Native Plant Society of Texas. \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/n5jFwji-Q4-0n7kclxcZzA#/registration \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/guidelines-for-learning-to-identify-common-native-grasses-of-central-texas-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-september-11/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T140000
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SUMMARY:Sept. 13 Lakes & Pines Chapter Fall 2025 Native Plant Sale at the Wood County Master Gardener Herb Fest 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Lakes and Pines Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas will be having a Fall native plant sale at the Wood County Master Gardener Herb Fest 2025. Join us at the for the fun and festivities at the Middle D Ranch\, 431 CR 3135 near Quitman and take home some native Texas plants! September 13\, 8:00am – 2:00pm.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lakes-pines-chapter-fall-2025-native-plant-sale/
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T052110
CREATED:20250622T190932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T190934Z
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Workday at Cibolo Nature Center Demonstration Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Generally every second Saturday of the month from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm is our monthly workday in the demonstration gardens at the Cibolo Nature Center. Typical activities include planting\, weeding\, nurturing\, mulching\, caging\, etc. \n\n\n\nBring your favorite garden tools\, gloves\, sun and insect protection\, and water to drink. \n\n\n\nLearn planting techniques from an experienced native gardeners. Learn to identify native plants\, the environmental niches they normally occupy\, their use by wildlife\, and their placement in landscapes to provide a pleasing vista. Help maintain our two demonstration gardens so we can continue to educate and promote native plants to our Hill Country friends! \n\n\n\nAlso\, note that this “Second Saturday Workday” is approved as a Master Naturalist Volunteer Activity. \n\n\n\nWe maintain two demonstration gardens at the Cibolo Nature Center.   \n\n\n\nThe first demonstration garden is located by the main parking lot area\, and includes the central island and raised beds bordering the parking area. This garden is also where we teach students how to identify plants in the Native Landscape Certification Program classes. \n\n\n\nThe second demonstration garden at the Cibolo Nature Center is referred to as Bill’s Garden\, in honor of Chapter founder and garden designer\, Bill Ward.  It is located in the shaded area between the Auditorium and Administrative buildings at the Cibolo Nature Center. \n\n\n\nJoin the fun loving group that helps the CNC and NPSOT demonstrate the use of native plants in gardens! \n\n\n\nFor more information contact Veronica Hawk at veronica.hawk@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/second-saturday-workday-at-cibolo-nature-center-demonstration-gardens/2025-09-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T052110
CREATED:20250728T021141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T021143Z
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SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Pull at Lick Creek Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Lick Creek Park from 9 a.m.-noon to remove invasive plants\, helping preserve the park’s unique ecosystems and demonstration gardens. \n\n\n\nInvasive Plant Pull
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/invasive-plant-pull-at-lick-creek-park/2025-09-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T160000
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CREATED:20250827T234925Z
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SUMMARY:Monarch Butterfly Day
DESCRIPTION:Chickasaw Cultural Center867 Cooper Memorial Highway\, Sulphur\, OK 73086
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/monarch-butterfly-day/
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