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SUMMARY:Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Board of Directors meet the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m.\, 2319 Brook Hollow Drive\, Wichita Falls\, TX. 76308.  All active members are encouraged to attend.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting/2026-08-03/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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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/2026-08-04/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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SUMMARY:Collin County August Meeting: Native Grasses and Why They Are Needed
DESCRIPTION:The Tuesday August 4th chapter meeting will be available to attend in person at the Heard Museum in McKinney or online via Zoom. The program will feature David Will speaking on “Native Grasses and Why They Are Needed”. \n\n\n\nPresentation Summary:\n\n\n\nThe discussion will explore the rich history of native prairies and trace the historical shifts that led to the lack of prairies today. Attendees will discover the vital\, multi-layered benefits of native grasses\, alongside actionable steps individuals can take to restore and protect these essential landscapes in our communities. \n\n\n\nAttendance Options:\n\n\n\nOur meetings are free and open to the public. This is a hybrid meeting\, held at the Heard Museum in McKinney and virtually via Zoom. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation (in-person): Laughlin Hall at the Heard Museum. Please enter through the south doors of the building. \n\n\n\nZoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/yn85nbzd (Passcode: 571904; Meeting ID: 885 5459 6572) \n\n\n\nDoors and Zoom Open: 6:30 PM (for setup and connection testing) \n\n\n\nMeeting Begins: 7:00 PM\, with an update from Chapter President Rodney Thomas\, followed by the featured presentation. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you at our program. \n\n\n\nAbout our Speaker\n\n\n\nDavid is the owner of Landscape Details\, a company specializing in landscape management and consulting. He has over 50 years’ experience in agriculture\, landscape management\,arboriculture\, horticulture and ranching\, and is a grower of native trees\, shrubs\, and heritage plants.He is a Certified Landscape Professional Contractor with the Texas Nursery andLandscape Association and holds a Texas nursery / floral certificate. He has a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Education from Texas A&M University and a Master of Arts in Agriculture from Sam Houston State University.In addition\, he is the founder of the Lindheimer Chapter and has helped start the Hill Country and the Live Oak Chapters of the Native Plant Society of Texas. He was awarded the Benny J. Simpson Fellows Award in 2006 for service to NPSOT. David is also a member and volunteer of the Native Prairies Association of Texas.David has written agriculture\, gardening and horticulture articles for over 45 years for the AustinAmerican Statesman and other publications. He has even hosted two gardening talk shows. Hecurrently contributes ranching articles for the Fayette County Record and the StockmanGrassFarmer Magazine.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/collin-county-august-meeting-peace-love-milagros-life-lessons-from-the-road/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T133000
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SUMMARY:Lakes & Pines Chapter Meeting - "Landscape Design with Native Plants" presented by Stacey Gates
DESCRIPTION:Details to follow!
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lakes-pines-chapter-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T090000
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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-3/2026-08-06/
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SUMMARY:Workdays at the Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country Demonstration Garden
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 4831 FM 2673\, Canyon Lake\, TX.  Contact Mickey Riviere\, mr0752@gvtc.com\, for details. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nHands-On Learning: Gain practical experience in planting\, pruning\, and maintaining a variety of native plants.\n\n\n\nExpert Guidance: Our knowledgeable gardeners 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\, sunscreen\, and water\n\n\n\nYour boundless enthusiasm and love for gardening!\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/workdays-at-the-heritage-museum-of-the-texas-hill-country-demonstration-garden-5/2026-08-06/
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SUMMARY:Mark your calendars for Thursday August 6th- as we welcome Tracy Brown NPSOT\, NPAT\, Texas Master Gardener\, Texas Garden Club to our Chapter Meeting! HOW TO SAVE SEEDS!
DESCRIPTION:Thursday August 6th- 6 PM meet and greet\, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM presentation. Lick Creek Park Gary Halter Nature Center. An advocate for restoration and biodiversity\, Tracy is a Certified Pollinator Steward\, Riparian Repair and Restoration Specialist\, and a graduate of the Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP). She collaborates with the Native Prairies Association of Texas\, promoting urban pocket prairies as living classrooms and havens for wildlife and pollinators. More details to come! \n\n\n\nTracy will walk us through the the essential steps of saving seeds—from identifying and harvesting to cleaning\, packaging\, and storing for future seasons.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/mark-your-calendars-for-thursday-august-6th-as-we-welcome-tracy-brown-npsot-npat-texas-master-gardener-texas-garden-club-to-our-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T193000
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SUMMARY:Pines & Prairies Board Meeting
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URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/pines-prairies-board-meeting-3/2026-08-06/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T203000
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SUMMARY:Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our board consists of our four elected positions and all committee chairs. Meetings are open to any interested party.  They are held via Zoom. Please contact us at npsot.trinityforks@gmail.com to get the Zoom address.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting-9/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T090000
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SUMMARY:Boerne: 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-2/2026-08-08/
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