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SUMMARY:iNaturalist City Nature Challenge 2026 Identification Period
DESCRIPTION:Wrapping up City Nature Challenge 2026:  your help is needed! \n\n\n\nWhile the time is past for making observations\, there is still time for identifying observations! \n\n\n\nJOIN THE NPSOT CIVIC PROJECT AND START IDENTIFYING OBSERVATIONS! \n\n\n\nFirst\, did you make I-Naturalist observations between April 24 and April 27 as part of the City Nature Challenge 2026:  San Antonio Metro Area (CNC-SA)?  If so\, do you know that in addition to joining the CNC-SA project\, you can also join the NPSOT civic project?  This is part of a competition among metro area civic groups.  If you join the NPSOT project before May 10 at 11:59 pm\, your observations will not only be credited to CNC-SA\, but also to the NPSOT civic project (as well as to any Team\, Corporate\, Community or Campus project that you have joined).   \n\n\n\nTo join the NPSOT civic project\, see  Civic -NPSOT project.  From your cell\, make sure you are signed into your I-Naturalist account\, go to your projects\, search for the NPSOT civic project 2026\, and click “join” in upper right corner of screen. To see the competing civic projects in our area\, go to the Civic umbrella group.  \n\n\n\nRemember\, you have until May 10 at 11:59 pm to join the NPSOT civic project 2026 and to make additional I-Naturalist entries for observations done between April 24 and 27.  Note:  If you already joined another civic project (e.g. AAMN or SARA River Warriors)\, remember that it is best to register for only one civic project if you want the entries to count towards a group’s competition totals.  If you join multiple civic projects\, your observations will show on all projects\, but will not be counted towards the competition. \n\n\n\nAll of the NPSOT chapters in the approved  San Antonio Metro Area (12 counties) are grouped together in the NPSOT civic project.  So if you know folks in other NPSOT chapters in these counties\, please encourage them to join the NPSOT civic project as well! \n\n\n\nSecond\, CNC-SA organizers could really use the support of NPSOT members in identifying CNC observations (especially plants).   Even if you weren’t able to make observations during the event\, you can still contribute by helping with identifications. Even out-of-state members can review and ID observations from our area\, and those contributions count toward our CNC efforts.  There are several identification (ID) parties happening this week\, with a few more still being finalized and not yet on the schedule.  Look for scheduled events here: Link \n\n\n\nJOIN THE NPSOT CIVIC PROJECT AND START IDENTIFYING OBSERVATIONS!
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/inaturalist-city-nature-challenge-2026-identification-period/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Social Event,Virtual,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T180000
DTSTAMP:20260617T061159
CREATED:20260218T185313Z
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SUMMARY:All Seasons Field Trip: Spring\, Benbrook\, North Central Chapter
DESCRIPTION:Come explore the Benbrook Environmentally Sensitive Area with us. This 700-acre site has been designated as an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) by the Army Corps of Engineers. Part of the greater Fort Worth Prairie ecoregion\, it offers views of the unspoiled grand prairie with riparian features. \n\n\n\nThere are a multitude of native prairie grasses and forbs. Seeing it in winter\, spring\, summer\, and fall provides a better understanding of the ecosystem and an appreciation for nature’s beauty. It’s great for birders year-round and for those interested in looking for monarch caterpillars (in April & May). \n\n\n\nWe will walk about two miles\, and you will need sturdy shoes and tick prevention/precautions. There will also be some rocky-ish ups and downs. Kim Conrow\, a member of NPSOT and a Texas Master Naturalist\, will lead the hike. Kim has been coming to the ESA for several years and is eager to share her knowledge of this area with us. \n\n\n\nYou do not need to be a NPSOT member to attend this event. Attendees will need to sign a liability and photo waiver.  This is a FREE event! \n\n\n\nRegistration is limited to 20 people. You can sign up for one date\, or all of them! Participants who complete all 4 will receive a certificate. \n\n\n\nSign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FA8A72AA3FAC52-milkweed \n\n\n\nSPRING: Sunday\, May 10\, 4:00pm (2-hour event)SUMMER: Saturday\, July 18\, 7:30am (2-hour event)FALL: TBA \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLOCATION:Meeting point will be emailed to registrants.Benbrook Lake AreaBenbrook\, TX
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/all-seasons-field-trip-spring-benbrook-north-central-chapter/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T180000
DTSTAMP:20260617T061159
CREATED:20260416T014128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T014130Z
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SUMMARY:Seedlings Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Seedlings is a hands-on group focused on collecting\, cleaning\, and sharing native plant seeds with the community through seed libraries and other activities. Whether you’re experienced or just want to learn\, all are welcome! \n\n\n\nSeedlings meets twice a month:\n\n\n\nBefore the chapter meeting (Second Monday)5–6 p.m.UHCL Bayou Building\, room varies—please check the monthly chapter meeting announcement for room details. \n\n\n\nFourth Friday of the month1–3 p.m.Open classroom\, North Office Annex 2\, UHCL (near Entrance 3\, Middlebrook Drive)
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/seedlings-group-meeting/2026-05-11/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T061159
CREATED:20260420T154437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T172632Z
UID:10007174-1778518800-1778529600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:May Social at Jean Wilson's House
DESCRIPTION:May social is replacing our monthly meeting.  It is held at Jean Wilson’s house \n\n\n\n928 Schumanns Bch Rd \n\n\n\nNew Braunfels\, TX 78130 \n\n\n\nPot Luck dinner.  Signup here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4EAFAF23A0FAC25-63514086-nbnpsot
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/may-social-at-jean-wilsons-house/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T181500
DTSTAMP:20260617T061159
CREATED:20260420T153920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T231116Z
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SUMMARY:Insects: The Good\, The Bad and The Ugly – Hybrid Clear Lake Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:6:15 Doors Open – UHCL Bayou Building\, Forest Room (B1430)6:40 Zoom Opens6:45 Business Meeting6:55 Plant of the Month7:00 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\nBob Dailey covers predators\, pollinators\, destructive insects\, dangerous ones\, and innocuous bugs that cause no harm to people and plants. Included in his presentation is a breakdown of various organic methods and products that are being used to deter the “bad” insects\, without harming the good ones\, the environment\, and ourselves. Included are some ways of countering insects like mosquitoes\, and things we might be doing to encourage them. He will also discuss an interesting insect that seems to have an effect in controlling the spread of fire ants. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\nBob Dailey is a master gardener\, a master naturalist\, and a member of the Native Plant Society of Texas. He headed up the development of a comprehensive water conservation program for The Woodlands Water Agency\, which many municipalities have used as a template for the development of their own water conservation program. He also designed and oversaw the construction of three community gardens in The Woodlands\, one of which is a garden for The Woodlands Interfaith\, providing fresh vegetables to the needy. Bob lectures on a variety of subjects\, focusing on the natural world. He also has a website\, gulfcoastgardening.com\, which covers native plants\, lawn care\, vegetable gardening\, rainwater harvesting\, drip irrigation\, organic gardening\, soil\, insects\, and a variety of other topics. Bob has written hundreds of articles both in print and online. He is now working on two books — one a novel and the other a gardening book. \n\n\n\nIn-person – Parking Pass Required\n\n\n\nDO NOT park in employee parking (enforced 24/7). \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 a 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 visitor parking permit at the kiosk in front of the Recreation Center or via T2 Mobile Pay. \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. \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/insects-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-hybrid-clear-lake-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T061159
CREATED:20240108T175104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T175105Z
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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/2026-05-11/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T061159
CREATED:20260402T231920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T232209Z
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SUMMARY:NPSOT-Houston Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Houston chapter is always looking for dedicated volunteers who are passionate about the native plant mission in their city. Join our team to participate in important habitat\, outreach\, and planning efforts the support our mission. Anyone is welcome to attend our board meetings on zoom. We would love to have you join one of our committees and start the fun and rewarding work that goes into our various projects. \n\n\n\nWe use Slack to organize and communicate. Please email us at nphouston1@gmail.com for the slack link.  \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 845 237 64852Passcode: monarch \n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Houston Chapter Page
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/npsot-houston-board-meeting/2026-05-11/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="reba wiles":MAILTO:rwiles104@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T061159
CREATED:20260416T023114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T023116Z
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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/2026-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T061159
CREATED:20241011T195558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T161459Z
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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/2026-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T061159
CREATED:20230905T041714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T042216Z
UID:10002078-1778612400-1778616000@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-4/2026-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T061159
CREATED:20260120T003648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T003649Z
UID:10006266-1778661000-1778686200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:NLCP Level 2 for Austin
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required\, and this class will fill up fast. More information and registration is here starting Feb 1. https://www.npsot.org/our-work/class-schedule/
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/nlcp-level-2-for-austin/
CATEGORIES:NLCP Native Landscape Certification Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T061159
CREATED:20260506T191822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T191824Z
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SUMMARY:Mammen Family Public Library Demonstration Garden Workday 2nd Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.
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. The garden is located at 131 Bulverde Crossing Rd\, Bulverde\, TX 78163. \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/mammen-family-public-library-demonstration-garden-workday-2nd-wednesday-and-4th-thursday-of-the-month-at-900-a-m/2026-05-13/1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T061159
CREATED:20260506T191822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T191824Z
UID:10007186-1778664600-1778670000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Mammen Family Public Library Demonstration Garden Workday 2nd Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.
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. The garden is located at 131 Bulverde Crossing Rd\, Bulverde\, TX 78163. \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/mammen-family-public-library-demonstration-garden-workday-2nd-wednesday-and-4th-thursday-of-the-month-at-900-a-m/2026-05-13/2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T061159
CREATED:20250819T181726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T203030Z
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SUMMARY:Nick Kowalske\, Texas Conservation Alliance\, Propagating North Texas Native Plants\, North Central Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Nick Kowalske from Texas Conservation Alliance to learn about the work that TCA does in their Native Plant Propagation Center to grow native plants for distribution across North Texas. Propagation is a big task and a big topic\, so get ready for a whirlwind discussion of seed treatment\, transplanting protocols\, plant policies\, and our favorite moments from the greenhouse. Come with questions and be prepared for a very nerdy evening! \n\n\n\nNick Kowalske is a recent graduate from Harvard University with a degree in Integrative Biology who is also a HUGE native plant nerd! His scientific and personal interest in plants has driven him to undertake a deep dive into native landscaping at home while also now working in the Texas Conservation Alliance Native Plant Propagation Center. His work on North Texas native plants ranges from backyard gardening and greenhouse work to rare native plant rescues and remnant prairie seed collection.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6:30 Doors Open\, Socializing and Snacks7:00 Chapter Meeting and AnnouncementsThe presentation will follow our brief business meeting. \n\n\n\nLOCATIONFort Worth Botanic GardenRose Room3220 Botanic Garden Blvd\, Fort Worth\, Texas 76107 \n\n\n\nVIRTUAL ZOOM REGISTRATION This meeting is hybrid and will be held in person and on Zoom.  You can register in advance to receive the Zoom meeting link by clicking the GREEN BUTTON found at the top of the Calendar page on our website. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the online meeting.  \n\n\n\nFREEThis is a free event hosted by the North Central Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas.  Our meetings are open to members and non-members.  For more information about the North Central Chapter\, and the benefits of membership\, please visit our website.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/north-central-chapter-meeting-6/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Hybrid chapter meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T061159
CREATED:20260422T205039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T205040Z
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SUMMARY:Native Swagger: Turning Heads with Texas Native Plants – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, May 14
DESCRIPTION:Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, May 14\, 2026\, when our featured topic will be “Native Swagger: Turning Heads with Texas Native Plants” with Andrea DeLong-Amaya. 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\nPlease note => This month’s guest presentation will NOT be recorded for YouTube. \n\n\n\nAbout our topic: Native plants are ecological powerhouses while representing our botanical heritage. But too often\, they’re dismissed as messy or weedy. It’s time to change the narrative! In this talk\, we’ll explore how to use native plants to create gardens that are true people-pleasers. From wild to formal designs\, lawns to containers\, sun to shade\, wildlife gardens to water gardens\, even edible gardens — you’ll see how natives provide habitat while they also serve as the anchor for stunning landscapes. Whether you’re already a native-plant champion or just native-curious\, you’ll come away with ideas to elevate your garden and give native plants the starring role they deserve. \n\n\n\nBONUS BOOK SIGNING! Bring your copy of Andrea’s book The Texas Native Plant Primer for Andrea to sign! If you don’t have it yet\, be sure to purchase the primer before the meeting. Copies will NOT be available for sale at the meeting. Options for purchasing include the NPSOT Bookstore\, or Timber Press. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker:Andrea DeLong-Amaya (ahn-DRAY-ah di-LONG ah-MY-ah)Horticulture Educator\, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center \n\n\n\nFor over three decades\, Andrea DeLong-Amaya has been living her life’s mission to honor the natural world through presenting and teaching classes about the horticulture\, ecology\, and importance of native plants in planned landscapes. \n\n\n\nOver the prior 21 years\, she served as the Wildflower Center’s Director of Horticulture\, overseeing the nine acres of Texas native plant gardens\, and nursery programs. She’s been a staff member since 1998 and has over 30 years of experience with Texas native plants in horticulture\, ecology and garden design. Recently\, she has taken on a new role at the Wildflower Center focusing more on teaching and advancing interpretation in the gardens. \n\n\n\nAndrea has contributed numerous gardening articles to publications such as Taunton’s Fine Gardening\, Rodale’s Organic Gardening\, American Public Gardens Association’s Public Garden\, Neil Sperry’s Gardens and e-Gardens\, Texas Gardener and Wildflower (the Center’s member magazine). Her regionally best-selling book\, the Texas Native Plant Primer (Timber Press)\, was released in March of 2025. \n\n\n\nAndrea has appeared numerous times on Central Texas Gardener\, PBS’s long-running television program\, and was a two-time guest on WNYC’s Science Friday. Jennifer Jewell featured Andrea’s work in her 2020 book\, “The Earth in Her Hands: 75 Extraordinary Women Working in the World of Plants\,” and interviewed DeLong-Amaya on the podcast Cultivating Place. \n\n\n\nThe Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College honored Andrea with the prestigious 2025 Scott Garden & Horticulture Award in March 2025. And in the fall of 2025\, the Native Plant Society of Texas recognized her for the Texas Native Plant Primer with the Correll Memorial Award. \n\n\n\n==> 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/0HS0aMmtQ4Sh5nVia5ba6Q#/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-swagger-turning-heads-with-texas-native-plants-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-may-14/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Information Booth
DESCRIPTION:Visit our information booth at the Keep Argyle Beautiful Fair\, Station 511\, 511 Gibbons Road South\, Argyle
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/information-booth-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T120000
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SUMMARY:Lakes & Pines Demonstration Garden Work Day at Wood County Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to grab your garden tools and join us at the garden or just come out and say hello and take in the sublime natural beauty of springtime on the arboretum grounds. Feel free to bring a companion and share with others what our chapter is all about. We’ll meet on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 9:00 – 12:00.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lakes-pines-demonstration-garden-work-day-at-wood-county-arboretum-4/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTSTAMP:20260617T061159
CREATED:20260501T144757Z
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SUMMARY:Clymer Meadow Preserve Wildflower Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Nature Conservancy is holding their Clymer Meadow Preserve Wildflower Tour on Saturday May 16th. The tour will take place three times that day: 9:00 am\, 10:30\, and noon. Each tour taking about one hour.You must sign-up through The Nature Conservancy site to join this free tour. \n\n\n\nClymer Meadow Preserve is a 1\,475-acre preserve that protects one of the largest and last remaining remants of the Blackland Prairie. It is located near Celeste\, and more information available on the Nature Conservancy website.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/clymer-meadow-preserve-wildflower-tour/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T061159
CREATED:20260506T221215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T221216Z
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SUMMARY:Society Saturday at Rainbow Gardens
DESCRIPTION:LOCATION: Rainbow Gardens\, 8516 Bandera Road\, San Antonio\, TX 78250 \n\n\n\nThis event at Rainbow Gardens on Bandera Road is the perfect chance for our NPSOT chapter to showcase our programs\, activities\, and passion for all things plants and nature. Society Saturday will bring together local enthusiasts\, families\, and experts for a day of learning and fun.  \n\n\n\nOur volunteers will be ambassadors for the native plant demo garden that we maintain. We will be sharing information about NPSOT and the plants in the garden.  \n\n\n\nThere will be two shifts for this event. If you would like to volunteer\, please SIGN UP HERE. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOrganizer: npsot.sanantonio@gmail.com
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/society-saturday-at-rainbow-gardens-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T120000
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SUMMARY:Lake Mineral Wells State Park Pollinator Garden Work Day\, Volunteer Opportunity\, Cross Timbers Chapter\, Mineral Wells\, Saturday\, 5/16/2026 at 10 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:🌿 Calling All Native Plant Enthusiasts! 🌿  Be a Pollinator Protector! 🐝🌸 \n\n\n\nJoin us for a morning of volunteer magic at Lake Mineral Wells State Park. 🌼✨ \n\n\n\nYou can help maintain the pollinator garden at Lake Mineral Wells State Park! 🌼🦋 This wonderful community effort supports our local ecosystems and provides habitat to facilitate the important work of pollinators.  This garden provides educational information to visitors and is utilized by the park staff to explain the importance of native plants and their benefits. \n\n\n\nHere are some suggestions on clothing and what to bring: \n\n\n\n\nWork Clothing: Wear comfortable work clothing appropriate for the weather. Layers are great for adjusting to changing conditions.\n\n\n\nGloves: If you have gardening gloves\, bring them along. They’ll protect your hands while working with plants and soil.\n\n\n\nGardening Tools: If you own any gardening tools\, such as nippers\, shovels\, spades\, pitchforks\, or wheelbarrows\, feel free to bring them.  Buckets and brooms are also useful. These tools can be incredibly helpful for various tasks.\n\n\n\nWater: Stay hydrated! Bring a water bottle to keep yourself refreshed during the work.\n\n\n\nHat:  A hat with a wide brim provides shade for your face\, neck\, and ears\, protecting you from direct sunlight. It helps prevent sunburn and reduces the risk of skin damage caused by UV radiation.  In case of cooler weather\, wear a hat to keep warm.\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Details: \n\n\n\n\nIf the temperature is below 40°F or if it’s raining\, the workday will be canceled. \n\n\n\nFor any specific questions or further information\, you can reach out to Cindy Crump at cindyleecrump@gmail.com or Vicki Brooks at vicki.brooks@icloud.com\n\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\n\nLake Mineral Wells State Park\, 100 Park Road 71\, Mineral Wells\, Texas.\n\n\n\nBefore entering the park gates\, take a left into the administration building parking lot.\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Point: \n\n\n\n\nMeet at the garden located near the administration building entrance (before paying at the gate).\n\n\n\n\nLet’s come together and contribute to the beauty and health of our local environment! 🌿🌸 \n\n\n\nVolunteer hours count towards Texas Master Naturalist and Texas Master Gardeners.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lake-mineral-wells-state-park-pollinator-garden-work-day-volunteer-opportunity-cross-timbers-chapter-mineral-wells-saturday-5-16-2026-at-10-a-m/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T061159
CREATED:20260506T232927Z
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SUMMARY:🥾Field Trip - Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve
DESCRIPTION:” a once in a lifetime opportunity”\, Joe Liggio\, author of Texas Orchids\, will be hosting a special Wildflower Walk. 
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/field-trip-watson-rare-native-plant-preserve/
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