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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/2026-08-10/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T190000
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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/2026-08-10/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T200000
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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/2026-08-10/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="reba wiles":MAILTO:rwiles104@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T090000
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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/2026-08-11/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T120000
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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/2026-08-11/
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-4/2026-08-11/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T093000
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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/2026-08-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T183000
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SUMMARY:Ricky Linex\, Native and Introduced Plants: The Good\, the Bad\, and the Ugly\, North Central Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging lecture featuring vivid photos and expert insights on Texas’s native plants as well as introduced and invasive grasses and forbs. Learn to recognize invasive and noxious species making their way into Texas landscapes\, and discover the value of monitoring native plants—such as a ten-year photo study of prickly pear growth. \n\n\n\nRicky Linex is a wildlife biologist who recently retired from the Natural Resources Conservation Service after 38 years of dedicated service\, including 18 years supporting 51 counties across north-central Texas. Now a range and wildlife management consultant\, Ricky shares his expertise with Master Naturalists\, Master Gardeners\, the Native Plant Society of Texas\, and other groups\, covering topics like riparian management\, native plants\, and their medicinal uses. He is a past-president of the Native Plant Society of Texas. Ricky is the author of North Central Texas: A Land User’s Guide to Their Identification\, Value\, and Management. Throughout his career\, Ricky has partnered with landowners and managers to promote sustainable rangeland management for both livestock and wildlife. Understanding and managing native plants is essential for every land steward’s success. \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-8/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T022520Z
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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-10/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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