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Monarch Waystation Help Needed
Seeking Volunteers On Saturday February 15 there will be a workday at the Hill County rest area monarch waystations. This effort is part of a NPSOT project to maintain monarch waystations along Interstate 35. These waystations, including those in Hill County, are part of an NPSOT project and receive 5.2

Guadalupe February 2025 Meeting
The Guadalupe Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 11, at 7:00 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, FM 465, Marion, Texas. Via Zoom, Ricky Linex from Weatherford, TX will tell the story, “In Search of a perfect Red – How

A Valentine’s Tribute to Native Texas Plants
Valentine’s Day is coming soon, a time to show our love and appreciation to those we care about most. Those of us in NPSOT have an abiding love and affection for our native plants of Texas. In that realm, let’s reflect on some native Texas plants and their connection to

Now is a Great Time to Become a Boerne NPSOT Member!
We invite you to join the Boerne Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT – Boerne)! Being a member of our Boerne Chapter has so many benefits! As part of your membership: You will have the opportunity to participate in monthly meetings on various topics of interest to

Virtual-only Chapter Meeting – February 4
Gardening for Birds with Native Plants Reminder that our next chapter meeting on Tuesday February 4 at 6:30 is virtual-only – no in-person gathering at the Heard. To join via Zoom: The meeting’s featured presentation is on “Gardening for Birds with Native Plants“, presented by Jane Tillman. Jane will explore

January 2025 Plant of the Month
This perennial large shrub feeds birds with its plentiful berries.Click on the plant below for more details

Riparian and Submerged Aquatic Plant Restoration at Landa Park
Riparian and Submerged Aquatic Plants presented by Casey Williams. Ever wonder what these plants and ecosystems are about? In New Braunfels, Texas, we know the importance of our bodies of water and learning how our native plants interact with them may be eye opening!

Bringing the Natural World Home Using Native Plants: A Personal Journey
February 25, 2025: Presentation by Craig Hensley: Bringing the Natural World Home Using Native Plants: A Personal Journey.

Chapter Meeting: Climate Change and Southeast Texas’ Native Plant Communities
February 10 — This month Andrew Sipocz will talk about climate change with a focus on the anticipated effects on specific plants and potential changes to native plant communities.

2025 Texas Tough Drought Tolerant Plants
Announcing 12 drought tolerant native plants for 2025!

Save the Date! Spring Native Plant Sale on April 19, 2025
Save the date! Our Spring Native Plant Sale is scheduled for Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Herff Farm Teaching Barn, at 33 Herff Road in Boerne. Take advantage of this opportunity to easily obtain native plants suited to our eco region, and along