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SUMMARY:Tour Selah\, the 5\,500 acre Bamburger Ranch Preserve with the Fredericksburg Chapter
DESCRIPTION:The chapter’s Members-Only tour of Selah is scheduled for Saturday\, Oct. 23 and will be both educational and inspiring. Selah is a world class land restoration example right here in our backyard. For over 50 years\, David Bamberger has worked to restore the 5\,500-acre ranch in Blanco County to its original habitat. Selah\, and what has been learned over the decades of its restoration\, is an unparalleled resource for scientists\, naturalists and land managers. The tour is limited to 35 chapter members and registration closes Oct. 14. (Deadline to register to go on the tour is Oct. 13.)
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/tour-selah-the-5500-acre-bamburger-ranch-preserve-with-the-fredericksburg-chapter/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Social Event
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SUMMARY:Fredericksburg Board of Directors plans for upcoming events.
DESCRIPTION:Plans for upcoming events and membership involvement is the focus for the March meeting of the Board of Directors. Included will be the dates for the Fall Plant Sale as well as the progress for the Spring sale. Field Trip plans. Members are invited. Ask a current board member for location.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/fredericksburg-board-of-directors-plans-for-upcoming-events/2025-10-21/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Business Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T140000
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SUMMARY:Fredericksburg Board of Directors plans for upcoming events.
DESCRIPTION:Plans for upcoming events and membership involvement is the focus for the March meeting of the Board of Directors. Included will be the dates for the Fall Plant Sale as well as the progress for the Spring sale. Field Trip plans. Members are invited. Ask a current board member for location.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/fredericksburg-board-of-directors-plans-for-upcoming-events/2025-09-16/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Business Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T160000
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SUMMARY:Fredericksburg Board of Directors plans for upcoming events.
DESCRIPTION:Plans for upcoming events and membership involvement is the focus for the March meeting of the Board of Directors. Included will be the dates for the Fall Plant Sale as well as the progress for the Spring sale. Field Trip plans. Members are invited. Ask a current board member for location.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/fredericksburg-board-of-directors-plans-for-upcoming-events/2025-08-19/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Business Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T075246
CREATED:20250714T002055Z
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SUMMARY:Be Prepared for the Next Wildfire with Fire-Resistant Landscaping
DESCRIPTION:A spark can quickly become a wildfire like it did during the Crabapple fire that burned nearly 10\,000 acres and destroyed nine residences and several other buildings. Are you ready for the next fire? A fire could strike at any moment and with the right conditions threaten your home regardless if you live on acreage in the county or in a subdivision. \n\n\n\nDayziah Petruska\, Wildland Urban Interface Coordinator for Texas A&M Forest Service Region 6 (which includes Gillespie County) will speak about the basics of fire behavior and how property owners can prepare for and decrease the risk of structure loss in wildfire situations. She will also discuss home hardening strategies and fire-resistant landscaping.  \n\n\n\nThe meeting begins at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Halle (212 W. San Antonio St.\, Fredericksburg) and doors open at 6:30 p.m. for social time.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/be-prepared-for-the-next-wildfire-with-fire-resistant-landscaping/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T140000
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SUMMARY:Fredericksburg Board of Directors plans for upcoming events.
DESCRIPTION:Plans for upcoming events and membership involvement is the focus for the March meeting of the Board of Directors. Included will be the dates for the Fall Plant Sale as well as the progress for the Spring sale. Field Trip plans. Members are invited. Ask a current board member for location.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/fredericksburg-board-of-directors-plans-for-upcoming-events/2025-07-15/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Business Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T140000
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DTSTAMP:20260407T075246
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SUMMARY:Fredericksburg Board of Directors plans for upcoming events.
DESCRIPTION:Plans for upcoming events and membership involvement is the focus for the March meeting of the Board of Directors. Included will be the dates for the Fall Plant Sale as well as the progress for the Spring sale. Field Trip plans. Members are invited. Ask a current board member for location.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/fredericksburg-board-of-directors-plans-for-upcoming-events/2025-06-17/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Business Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T140000
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DTSTAMP:20260407T075246
CREATED:20250311T203131Z
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SUMMARY:Fredericksburg Board of Directors plans for upcoming events.
DESCRIPTION:Plans for upcoming events and membership involvement is the focus for the March meeting of the Board of Directors. Included will be the dates for the Fall Plant Sale as well as the progress for the Spring sale. Field Trip plans. Members are invited. Ask a current board member for location.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/fredericksburg-board-of-directors-plans-for-upcoming-events/2025-05-20/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Business Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T140000
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DTSTAMP:20260407T075246
CREATED:20250311T203131Z
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SUMMARY:Fredericksburg Board of Directors plans for upcoming events.
DESCRIPTION:Plans for upcoming events and membership involvement is the focus for the March meeting of the Board of Directors. Included will be the dates for the Fall Plant Sale as well as the progress for the Spring sale. Field Trip plans. Members are invited. Ask a current board member for location.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/fredericksburg-board-of-directors-plans-for-upcoming-events/2025-04-15/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Business Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T075246
CREATED:20250301T213222Z
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SUMMARY:Medicinal Native Plants of the Texas Hill Country; Fredericksburg Chapter Presentation - Mar 25
DESCRIPTION:While you may already be very familiar with our native plants here in the Hill Country\, do you know which ones to turn to if you have a tummy ache\, sore muscles or trouble sleeping? \n\n\n\nMarch 25 @ 7:00  Lauren Peterson\, herbalist and founder of Austin’s White Deer Apothecary\, shares some of the most common medicinal plants in our area and a few methods and recipes for preparing them ~  Join us in person or live on YouTube.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/medicinal-native-plants-of-the-texas-hill-country-fredericksburg-chapter-presentation-mar-25/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T075246
CREATED:20250311T203131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T203132Z
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SUMMARY:Fredericksburg Board of Directors plans for upcoming events.
DESCRIPTION:Plans for upcoming events and membership involvement is the focus for the March meeting of the Board of Directors. Included will be the dates for the Fall Plant Sale as well as the progress for the Spring sale. Field Trip plans. Members are invited. Ask a current board member for location.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/fredericksburg-board-of-directors-plans-for-upcoming-events/2025-03-18/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Business Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T201500
DTSTAMP:20260407T075246
CREATED:20250120T022425Z
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SUMMARY:Transform Your Lawn into Native Plant Haven and Photography Studio
DESCRIPTION:Driven by a commitment to water conservation and wildlife support\, Arlon Motsch replaced his traditional grass lawn with a variety of Texas native plants. He will share how he overcame the challenges of plant selection and community skepticism\, while enhancing his home’s aesthetics and sparking a passion for insect photography at the January 28 meeting of the Fredericksburg chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT Fredericksburg). The meeting starts at 6:30 with a social time and the presentation begins at 7 p.m. \n\n\n\n“The vibrant ecosystem Arlon cultivated has provided the perfect setting for capturing detailed images of pollinators and other insects\,” said Jonathan Watt\, new Board President of the Fredericksburg chapter of NPSOT. “His photography\, which now serves as both a creative endeavor and an educational tool\, highlights the ecological value of native plants.” \n\n\n\n“I’m looking forward to sharing the things that worked and those that didn’t while converting our lawn into a pollinator paradise\,” said Motsch. “I’m also going to share a lot of close-up insect photos and discuss the potential for homeowners to create sustainable landscapes that benefit both the environment and their personal hobbies.” \n\n\n\nMotsch has lived near Center Point for seven years and moved there from Midland\, TX. He is an avid amateur photographer who has embraced the world of digital photography on many levels. He is well versed in many types of photography\, but has a strong personal interest in macro\, close-up\, wildlife and nature. He is retired and enjoys the outdoors\, is an avid hiker\, and enjoys kayaking\, van camping and road tripping with camera in hand. He has been known to leave water behind on hikes to carry more camera gear\, make U-turns on interstates to take a picture\, drive many miles down dirt roads to take a picture\, lay in mud\, ants\, and briars to take a picture\, and landscape his yard for bug pictures.  \n\n\n\nNPSOT Fredericksburg holds its monthly meetings on the 4th Tuesday of the month at St. Joseph’s Halle (212 W. San Antonio St.\, Fredericksburg). There is a social time with snacks at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend in person and via online streaming (https://www.youtube.com/@fredericksburgtexasnativeg4884). More information is online at Facebook (@fbgtxnpsot)\, Instagram (@npsot_fredericksburg_chapter)\, and https://npsot.org/chapters/fredericksburg/. Meetings are free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/transform-your-lawn-into-native-plant-haven-and-photography-studio/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T200000
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SUMMARY:Top Tips to Attract Birds to Your Yard or Ranch Landscape
DESCRIPTION:What you do on your property can restore and enhance bird habitats to produce the cover\, food\, and water needed for thriving bird populations. Author Rufus Stephens\, co-author of the book\, Land Stewardship for Birds: A Guide for Central Texas\, will speak about conserving and enhancing local habitats – live oak savannahs\, grasslands\, and residential yards.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/birds-environment/
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LOCATION:https://www.npsot.org/event/birds-environment/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240625T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T075246
CREATED:20240617T140228Z
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SUMMARY:Fredericksburg Chapter meeting
DESCRIPTION:Butterflies on your flowers. Birdsong dancing in the air. If you enjoy having wildlife in your garden\, designing a garden for creatures is for you! \n\n\n\nDeborah Simmons\, President of NPOST Fredericksburg Chapter\, will talk about how to create a garden oasis and magical experience graced by the presence of wildlife in your very own yard. Come share the experience with us.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/fredericksburg-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240528T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240528T200000
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SUMMARY:Fredericksburg Chapter Meeting: "Ecosystem Regeneration Starts with You"
DESCRIPTION:Shannon Brown\, our speaker leading into this hill country gardening season\, creates Central Texas rain gardens with the native plants that thrive in our soil and temperature . Find out how your garden can improve water capture in the soil while painting your wildlife canvas with pollinators and birds.  \n\n\n\n6:30 greeting friends new and old \n\n\n\n7:00 ~ This month‘s presentation can be viewed on YouTube channel Fredericksburg Texas Native Gardening.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/fredericksburg-chapter-meeting-ecosystem-regeneration-starts-with-you/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T200000
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SUMMARY:“Get Real” Garden Design with Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Fredericksburg Chapter of Native Plant Society of Texas Speaker Paula Stone on April 23 \n\n\n\n Find out how to make your landscape maintenance easier by choosing the right layout\, the right style and the best plants for your area at the next meeting of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT)\, Fredericksburg Chapter on April 23 from 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Halle. \n\n\n\nPaula Stone\, Vice President of the Fredericksburg Chapter of the NPSOT\, will share her extensive knowledge about landscape design using native Texas plants. \n\n\n\n“I’ll show you practical ways to build gardens that will enhance your property and be less work as time goes by\,” noted Stone. “I once heard someone say that\, ‘The gardening should get easier as the gardener gets older.’” \n\n\n\n“Paula is a great teacher when it comes to learning how to minimize weeding and watering while maximizing entertainment and enjoyment\,” said Deborah Simmons\, president of the Fredericksburg chapter of NPSOT. “She’ll explore ways to make that happen in our Hill Country gardens.” \n\n\n\nOver the last 15 years\, Stone has tried various plants and gardening techniques to deal with the caliche soil\, lack of rainfall\, excessive heat\, and occasional ice storm that are common to Gillespie County.  Her presentation will take that all into account as she describes what’s needed in an easy-to-maintain native landscape.  Stone hopes that people new to gardening in the Hill Country will benefit from the many tips she will be sharing.   \n\n\n\nStone is a three-term past president of the NPSOT Fredericksburg Chapter\, and has been gardening in Fredericksburg since purchasing her property in 2009.  Stone bought and restored a historic stone home on the edge of Fredericksburg and took the property from being so derelict that the realtor wouldn’t go inside to being on the 2012 Historic Home Tour.  The 10 acres surrounding the house were in equally horrific condition\, having been an exotic game farm/puppy mill that had “every conceivable weed that will grow in the hill country” says Stone. She recently built a dome home on the property and is designing the landscape that will surround it. \n\n\n\nThe chapter holds its monthly meetings on the 4th Tuesday of the month at St. Joseph’s Halle (212 W. San Antonio St.\, Fredericksburg). There is a social time at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend in person and via online streaming (www.youtube.com/@fredericksburgtexasnativeg4884). More information is online at Facebook (@fbgtxnpsot)\, Instagram @npsot_fredericksburg_chapter\, and https://npsot.org/chapters/fredericksburg/. Meetings are open to the public.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/get-real-garden-design-with-native-plants/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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