BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Native Plant Society of Texas - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.npsot.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Native Plant Society of Texas REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T181500 DTSTAMP:20260106T023210Z CREATED:20260106T023209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T023210Z UID:10006181-1768241700-1768241700@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Encouraging Native Plantings in HOA Landscapes – Hybrid Clear Lake Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:6:15 Doors Open – UHCL Bayou Building\, Forest Room (B1430)6:40 Zoom Opens6:45 Business Meeting6:55 Garden Notes7:00 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\nWe often hear\, “My HOA won’t let me plant native plants.” The fact is\, Texas state law prohibits HOAs from disallowing water-wise landscaping\, but does allow them to require the landscaping fit into the general aesthetic of the neighborhood. How can we encourage the use of more native plants in our community and still make HOAs happy? \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\nDiane Wetherbee is a Texas Master Naturalist\, as well as a member of the Native Prairies Association of Texas and the Native Plant Society of Texas. She is a board member of the Upper Trinity Conservation Trust and also serves as vice chairman of the board of The Flower Mound Foundation\, which cares for the 12.5-acre prairie remnant that gives the town its name. Diane is a Certified Citizen Forester and is a board member of the Cross Timbers Urban Forestry Council. After a career in corporate communications and product marketing\, she turned to her first love – the natural world. She was an interpretive naturalist and environmental educator at LLELA for 12 years and has completed coursework toward a Ph.D. in forestry at Stephen F. Austin State University. In her spare time\, she serves as a member of Lantana’s Denton County Fresh Water Supply District 7 Board of Directors and is the chairman of the Lantana HOA Architectural Review Committee. \n\n\n\nIn-person – Parking Pass Required\n\n\n\nClear Lake Chapter Members: 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 temporary parking permit at the kiosk in front of the Recreation Center or via T2 Mobile Pay. \n\n\n\nDO NOT park in faculty/staff parking (enforced 24/7). \n\n\n\nMap and Directions – The meeting will be held in the Forest Room (B1430) of the Bayou Building\, University of Houston-Clear Lake. Student lot D2 is closest to the Bayou Building. \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/encouraging-native-plantings-in-hoa-landscapes-hybrid-clear-lake-chapter-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/clc-featured-image-0126.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T200000 DTSTAMP:20240108T175105Z CREATED:20240108T175104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T175105Z UID:10002359-1768244400-1768248000@www.npsot.org 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/2026-01-12/ CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T110000 DTSTAMP:20260416T023116Z CREATED:20260416T023114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T023116Z UID:10007117-1768294800-1768302000@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Workday at EIH DESCRIPTION:Learn how to propagate native plants while helping grow plants for the chapter’s plant sales. Activities include starting plants from seeds\, cuttings\, and other methods\, as well as making labels\, mixing soil\, and prepping growing trays. \n\n\n\nHabitat volunteers may also help weed and mulch flower beds\, plant native plants\, maintain pathways\, and trim trees and bushes. \n\n\n\n\nNo experience necessary\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. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/tuesday-workday-at-eih/2026-01-13/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/clc-featured-image-hwd-jpg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T120000 DTSTAMP:20241024T161459Z CREATED:20241011T195558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T161459Z UID:10004082-1768296600-1768305600@www.npsot.org 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/2026-01-13/ CATEGORIES:Board Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Board-Meeting-flyer-png.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T150000 DTSTAMP:20251223T220553Z CREATED:20251221T173820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T220553Z UID:10006000-1768311000-1768316400@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Kerrville Chapter Meeting - The Benefits of Installing a Rain Garden DESCRIPTION:Shannon Brown will be talking about the benefits of installing a rain garden. Held at Riverside Nature Center\, 150 Francisco Lemos Street\, Kerrville\, TX. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-meeting-the-benefits-of-installing-a-rain-garden/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T200000 DTSTAMP:20230905T042216Z CREATED:20230905T041714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T042216Z UID:10002074-1768330800-1768334400@www.npsot.org 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-4/2026-01-13/ CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T113000 DTSTAMP:20250215T203238Z CREATED:20250215T202915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T203238Z UID:10004741-1768384800-1768390200@www.npsot.org 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/2026-01-14/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Museum-of-TX-handmade-furniture-2.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T113000 DTSTAMP:20250622T183122Z CREATED:20250622T183121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T183122Z UID:10005305-1768467600-1768476600@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Boerne City Campus Natural Area (BCCNA) Workday DESCRIPTION:Join us for BCCNA workdays! \n\n\n\nThe BCCNA project involves the restoration and enhancement of the Boerne City Campus Natural Area (BCCNA). The BCCNA is comprised of 13-acres on either side of the Old No. 9 Trail\, behind the library. We are working towards restoring this area to a native pollinator habitat\, creating a wildlife corridor and haven within the city. \n\n\n\nBCCNA Workdays take place on the first and third Thursdays of each month. \n\n\n\nOur meeting place will be in the Boerne Patrick Heath Public Library parking lot near the windmill. If you don’t see us at the windmill\, walk out behind the library across the creek as we’ve likely already started!  \n\n\n\nEach volunteer will be required to fill out the City of Boerne’s liability waiver the first time he or she volunteers. \n\n\n\nContact Jeff Schwarz at jeffschwarz27@gmail.com for more info. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/boerne-city-campus-natural-area-bccna-workday-4/2026-01-15/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T130000 DTSTAMP:20251227T232041Z CREATED:20251211T192529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T232041Z UID:10005981-1768478400-1768482000@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Chapter Leader Forum: Treasurers Roundtable DESCRIPTION:This event will be a discussion of treasurer resources\, Chase Bank profiles updates and new security measures\, clarification of sales tax and unrelated business income tax (UBIT) as well as an opportunity to get treasurer questions answered. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: Mary Sirgo\, Executive Director\, Native Plant Society of Texas \n\n\n\nRegistration Link: https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/5OWDb6m-TRq01LUowXskCg \n\n\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-leader-forum-2/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Leader Forum,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T200000 DTSTAMP:20260208T192922Z CREATED:20251203T225555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T192922Z UID:10005955-1768503600-1768507200@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Pines & Prairies Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Details will be emailed to members \n\n\n\n  URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/pines-and-prairies-chapter-meeting-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T200000 DTSTAMP:20260112T152511Z CREATED:20260112T152447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T152511Z UID:10005928-1768503600-1768507200@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Below the Roots: Why Native Plants Depend on Soil Function to Truly Thrive - January 15 DESCRIPTION:Native plants are often seen as the solution to degraded landscapes\, yet many native plantings can struggle to fully establish or perform over time. This talk explores what native plants require belowground in order to truly thrive\, and why soil function often determines success long before species selection does. By examining soil as a dynamic system that governs water\, biology\, and resilience\, this discussion reframes native plants not as a shortcut to restoration\, but as indicators of underlying land health. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker \n\n\n\nErik Fritz is an edaphodynamic engineer and founder of Tierra Buena Regenerative\, a firm focused on diagnosing and correcting soil and land systems as functional infrastructure. His work centers on soil as a dynamic system governing water movement\, nutrient cycling\, biological activity\, and long-term landscape performance. Rather than treating surface symptoms\, he designs soil-level interventions that restore function\, stability\, and resilience across agricultural\, urban\, and restoration landscapes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur monthly chapter meetings are held on every 3rd Thursday\, January – November. Our meetings are free and open to the public thanks to our members and sponsors. \n\n\n\nThe presentation will start at 7:00 pm\, but come at 6:45 pm for a meet and greet with snacks. \n\n\n\nHouston Arboretum and Nature Center \n\n\n\n610 Entrance (preferred)120 W Loop N FwyHouston\, TX 77024 \n\n\n\nWoodway Entrance4501 Woodway DriveHouston\, TX 77024 \n\n\n\nMeetings will also be live-streamed and recorded for later viewing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Houston Chapter Page URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/below-the-roots-why-native-plants-depend-on-soil-function-to-truly-thrive-january-15/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-01-erik-fritz.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T150000 DTSTAMP:20251203T184338Z CREATED:20251203T184337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T184338Z UID:10005952-1768654800-1768662000@www.npsot.org SUMMARY:Native Seed Workshop DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Claire Sorenson\n\n\n\nLearn techniques to success with seed propagation: Cold stratification\, scarification\, how to plant\, and how to grow native seeds. \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nNorth Haven Gardens 7700 North Haven Road Dallas\, Texas 75230 URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/native-seed-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsot.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Populus-deltoides-seed-heads.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR