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Chapter Meeting

Join Brian Beebe for a presentation of his photographs of native wildflowers of East Texas in his quest to capture images comparable to his artistic muse, Georgia O'Keeffe.   Brian is a member of the Heartwood Chapter of Texas Master Naturalist and the Pines and Prairies Chapter of NPSOT.  Brian spends most of his volunteering time […]

Butterfly Counts

Enjoy the butterflies and observe the native plants that attract them with Pines and Prairies members who are with the North American Butterfly Association.  Please dress appropriately for hiking, bring a sun hat, your own lunch, water, and bug spray.  There is a $3.00 fee for non-members of NABA.Sandylands Butterfly Count – Sunday, April 23, 9:30am, […]

Plant Rescue and Seed Collection at Edgewater Park

Bring your own gear to dig up and rescue plants. Also bring your own collection buckets, seed envelopes, liquids, and snacks. Dress for wading in tall grass.  Contact Alicia Mein-Johnson with questions (210) 831-4336.

Chapter Board Meeting

PROPOSED AGENDA for Thursday, May 4, 7:00pm via ZOOM Call to order Roll call for a quorum Minutes of the March 2, 2023, Board meeting--Carolyn Worsham.  Vote to accept. Report of the President--Gail McConnell- The Woodlands Earth Day Outreach Event, May 13--Patti Thompson; Vote to approve- President's response in opposition to Proposed By-Laws for the Native […]

Native Landscape Certification Program – Level 1

NLCP Level 1 for Montgomery, Grimes and Walker Counties 05/06/2023 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM CT Location Mercer Botanic Garden, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble, TX 77358 Summary Learn about the benefits of native plants, desirable plants for your area, and design considerations for your landscape. NLCP is a state-wide program, but classes focus on […]

The Joys and Benefits of Backyard Beekeeping

Chapter Meeting Join us for a talk by Aaron Word on “The Joys and Benefits of Backyard Beekeeping.”  Aaron is the spouse of member Annie Word, who just completed the Level 1 course of the Native Landscape Certification Program.  He and Annie have been volunteering at Mercer Botanic Gardens, working with the beekeeper at the Gardens, and planting natives in […]