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SUMMARY:Party in the Prickly Pear – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, June 11
DESCRIPTION:Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, June 11\, 2026\, when our featured topic will be “Party in the Prickly Pear” with Becky Roe. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting. \n\n\n\nAbout our topic: Prickly pear occurs throughout the state of Texas; it’s even our state plant. Have you ever really thought about this cactus? We will take a look at this family of native plants. First\, a little about cacti in general and what makes prickly pear different. What is its place in nature? How have humans used it in the past and today? This will be a fun look at a plant we see everyday. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Becky Roe is a lifelong nature lover; she found her niche when she became a Master Naturalist in 2022 with the Good Water chapter. As a Master Naturalist\, her interest in plants has intensified\, especially native plants\, which led to her joining the Native Plant Society in 2023. She is a member of the Tonkawa Chapter and is an associate member of the Williamson County Chapter. Becky also volunteers at Mother Neff State Park as often as possible\, helping with school field trip days and leading guided plant hikes. She enjoys sharing with others how plants interact with all the other parts of nature\, and with how people have historically used those plants. \n\n\n\n==> This month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd floor\, 402 West 8th St\, Georgetown\, TX 78626. Come early (6:30 PM) for expert advice\, to check out the seed swap board\, or just to visit. \n\n\n\n==> To attend via Zoom\, register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/pvggnm-ASyKwDxXu7aVpAA#/registration \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page. \n\n\n\nAt every meeting\, we give away a book — about native plants or the meeting topic — to one randomly chosen in-person attendee!
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/party-in-the-prickly-pear-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-june-11/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T203000
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SUMMARY:Native Swagger: Turning Heads with Texas Native Plants – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, May 14
DESCRIPTION:Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, May 14\, 2026\, when our featured topic will be “Native Swagger: Turning Heads with Texas Native Plants” with Andrea DeLong-Amaya. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting. \n\n\n\nPlease note => This month’s guest presentation will NOT be recorded for YouTube. \n\n\n\nAbout our topic: Native plants are ecological powerhouses while representing our botanical heritage. But too often\, they’re dismissed as messy or weedy. It’s time to change the narrative! In this talk\, we’ll explore how to use native plants to create gardens that are true people-pleasers. From wild to formal designs\, lawns to containers\, sun to shade\, wildlife gardens to water gardens\, even edible gardens — you’ll see how natives provide habitat while they also serve as the anchor for stunning landscapes. Whether you’re already a native-plant champion or just native-curious\, you’ll come away with ideas to elevate your garden and give native plants the starring role they deserve. \n\n\n\nBONUS BOOK SIGNING! Bring your copy of Andrea’s book The Texas Native Plant Primer for Andrea to sign! If you don’t have it yet\, be sure to purchase the primer before the meeting. Copies will NOT be available for sale at the meeting. Options for purchasing include the NPSOT Bookstore\, or Timber Press. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker:Andrea DeLong-Amaya (ahn-DRAY-ah di-LONG ah-MY-ah)Horticulture Educator\, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center \n\n\n\nFor over three decades\, Andrea DeLong-Amaya has been living her life’s mission to honor the natural world through presenting and teaching classes about the horticulture\, ecology\, and importance of native plants in planned landscapes. \n\n\n\nOver the prior 21 years\, she served as the Wildflower Center’s Director of Horticulture\, overseeing the nine acres of Texas native plant gardens\, and nursery programs. She’s been a staff member since 1998 and has over 30 years of experience with Texas native plants in horticulture\, ecology and garden design. Recently\, she has taken on a new role at the Wildflower Center focusing more on teaching and advancing interpretation in the gardens. \n\n\n\nAndrea has contributed numerous gardening articles to publications such as Taunton’s Fine Gardening\, Rodale’s Organic Gardening\, American Public Gardens Association’s Public Garden\, Neil Sperry’s Gardens and e-Gardens\, Texas Gardener and Wildflower (the Center’s member magazine). Her regionally best-selling book\, the Texas Native Plant Primer (Timber Press)\, was released in March of 2025. \n\n\n\nAndrea has appeared numerous times on Central Texas Gardener\, PBS’s long-running television program\, and was a two-time guest on WNYC’s Science Friday. Jennifer Jewell featured Andrea’s work in her 2020 book\, “The Earth in Her Hands: 75 Extraordinary Women Working in the World of Plants\,” and interviewed DeLong-Amaya on the podcast Cultivating Place. \n\n\n\nThe Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College honored Andrea with the prestigious 2025 Scott Garden & Horticulture Award in March 2025. And in the fall of 2025\, the Native Plant Society of Texas recognized her for the Texas Native Plant Primer with the Correll Memorial Award. \n\n\n\n==> This month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd floor\, 402 West 8th St\, Georgetown\, TX 78626. Come early (6:30 PM) for expert advice\, to check out the seed swap board\, or just to visit. \n\n\n\n==> To attend via Zoom\, register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/0HS0aMmtQ4Sh5nVia5ba6Q#/registration \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/native-swagger-turning-heads-with-texas-native-plants-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-may-14/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T203000
DTSTAMP:20260331T204755Z
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SUMMARY:Agaves\, Yuccas\, and Related Plants of Texas – Tough Plants for Tough Times – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, April 9
DESCRIPTION:[3/31 added handout link] \n\n\n\nJoin NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, April 9\, 2026\, when our featured topic will be Agaves\, Yuccas\, and Related Plants of Texas – Tough Plants for Tough Times with Lonnie Childs. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting. \n\n\n\nPlease note => The video for this month’s guest presentation will be available on YouTube for 30 days. We’ll publish a blog post on the NPSOT-Williamson County website the day the video is posted. \n\n\n\nAbout our topic: This month’s presentation will provide background information on the agaves and yuccas found in Texas including their taxonomy and ethnobotanical uses and importance to indigenous cultures. We will examine some of the more common species and highlight their potential use in the home landscape. \n\n\n\nNEW=> You can download Lonnie’s meeting handout — information on 19 agaves\, yuccas and related plants for the home landscape. Click here to download from the Williamson County Chapter Dropbox. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Lonnie Childs enjoyed a 30-year career as a business executive before retiring to the Fredericksburg area to pursue his interests in history\, nature\, and land conservation. In 2004\, he earned the Texas Master Naturalist designation and now serves as an instructor in that program. After serving as President of the Fredericksburg chapter of NPSOT\, Lonnie was State President of NPSOT in 2012-2013. In 2017\, the society awarded him the Benny Simpson Fellows Award for service to NPSOT. Lonnie currently serves as the Newsletter Editor and President of the Friends of the Fredericksburg Nature Center. \n\n\n\n==> This month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd floor\, 402 West 8th St\, Georgetown\, TX 78626. Come early (6:30 PM) for expert advice\, to check out the seed swap board\, or just to visit. \n\n\n\n==> To attend via Zoom\, register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/IKtidaM8Q-aWs9g7KxlYhg#/registration \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/agaves-yuccas-and-related-plants-of-texas-tough-plants-for-tough-times-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-april-9/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T203000
DTSTAMP:20260219T163602Z
CREATED:20260219T040548Z
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SUMMARY:Partnerships for WaterWise Communities: City of Round Rock Landscape Project – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, March 12
DESCRIPTION:Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, March 12\, 2026\, when our featured topic will be Partnerships for WaterWise Communities: City of Round Rock Landscape Project with City of Round Rock Conservation Staff\, Jessica Woods and Emily Morales. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting. \n\n\n\nPlease note: This month’s guest presentation will NOT be recorded for YouTube. \n\n\n\nAbout our topic: Our presentation will provide insight into why we (the City) need partnerships to achieve our goals\, as well as an update on our landscape transformation project at the Utilities and Transportation Office to which NSPOT has donated several plants. A lot of pictures will be included in the presentation! \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker:  Jessica Woods is the Senior Water Conservation Coordinator for the City of Round Rock. She is an active Good Water Master Naturalist and is starting to enjoy backyard birding. \n\n\n\nEmily Morales is a Water Conservation Specialist for the City of Round Rock. She is also an active Good Water Master Naturalist and especially interested in habitat restoration and plant rescues. \n\n\n\n==> This month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd floor\, 402 West 8th St\, Georgetown\, TX 78626. Come early (6:30 PM) for expert advice\, to check out the seed swap board\, or just to visit. \n\n\n\n==> To attend via Zoom\, register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/OqmyN9-bTNGQC6H2kh4qPA#/registration \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/partnerships-for-waterwise-communities-city-of-round-rock-landscape-project-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-march-12/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260129T000020Z
CREATED:20260126T185458Z
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SUMMARY:Under the Lens: Insects\, Plants\, and their Captivating Shared World – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, February 12
DESCRIPTION:[Updated 1/28\, topic title & details. Will be recorded.] \n\n\n\nJoin NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, when our featured topic will be Under the Lens: Insects\, Plants\, and their Captivating Shared World with Mika Geiger. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting. \n\n\n\nAbout our topic: Through macro photographs and stories from the field\, this talk explores the way insects and plants shape one another’s lives\, covering pollination\, predation and the often subtle interplay of their lifecycles. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker:  Mika Geiger is a macro photographer based in Austin\, Texas\, whose work focuses on the often-overlooked lives of insects. Through close-up images and quiet moments in the field\, she invites people to slow down and see these tiny creatures with curiosity and amazement. Mika is a Texas Master Naturalist and volunteers with projects such as native bee monitoring and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center fauna survey. Mika’s photography spotlights the vital roles insects play in our ecosystems. \n\n\n\n==> This month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd floor\, 402 West 8th St\, Georgetown\, TX 78626. Come early (6:30 PM) for expert advice\, to check out the seed swap board\, or just to visit. \n\n\n\n==> To attend via Zoom\, register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/nQwYwxu1SPeUfjbQp9l5-w#/registration \n\n\n\nCan’t attend? The guest presentation will be recorded for YouTube. \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/macrophotography-of-native-insects-nowhere-without-native-plants-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-february-12/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T203000
DTSTAMP:20251218T170404Z
CREATED:20251218T170403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T170404Z
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SUMMARY:Protecting Dark Skies for Plants and All Living Things – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, January 8
DESCRIPTION:Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, January 8\, 2026\, when our featured topic will be Protecting Dark Skies for Plants and All Living Things with Cindy Luongo Cassidy. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting. \n\n\n\nAbout our topic: Cindy’s talk will explore the natural world and the processes that depend on the absence of artificial light. It will include a number of species but will emphasize issues that plants have with artificial lighting. Issues of navigation\, reproduction\, circadian rhythms\, photoperiodism\, competition\, predation\, and general habitat protection will be covered. Cindy will also touch on some issues that humans have with artificial light at night. The talk wraps up with a review of what each of us can do to protect living things during the nighttime. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Cindy Luongo Cassidy is the leader of DarkSky Texas\, formerly known as The Texas Chapter of the International Dark-Sky Association\, a founding member of several night sky groups\, and a Hays County Master Naturalist. She has twenty-five plus years of experience as a lighting consultant and dark sky advocate\, was the key player in positioning the City of Dripping Springs to receive the prestigious International Dark Sky Community designation (the first in Texas)\, and has assisted numerous other International Dark Sky Place applications in Texas. In 2019\, Cindy was awarded the Crawford-Hunter Lifetime Achievement Award\, the highest honor that DarkSky International bestows on individuals who\, during their lifetime\, have contributed an extraordinary effort to light pollution abatement. Cindy lives in Driftwood\, TX and was the creator and Executive Director of the hugely successful Texas Night Sky Festival®. \n\n\n\n==> This month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd floor\, 402 West 8th St\, Georgetown\, TX 78626. Come early (6:30 PM) for expert advice\, to check out the seed swap board\, or just to visit. \n\n\n\n==> To attend via Zoom\, register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/qpHlGSlPQ0qrEpf2lq1VkA#/registration \n\n\n\nCan’t attend? The guest presentation will be recorded for YouTube. \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/protecting-dark-skies-for-plants-and-all-living-things-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-january-8/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T203000
DTSTAMP:20251119T143432Z
CREATED:20251119T143431Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Holiday Gathering & Silent Auction – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, December 11
DESCRIPTION:Join us for NPSOT-Wilco’s Annual Holiday Gathering & Silent Auction.  Free\, open to the public. Guests are welcome! The Little Lemon will be serving up some delicious sweet and savory snacks. This month’s meeting is in-person only. \n\n\n\nDon’t forget to bring your unique\, tasty\, cute\, rustic\, extraordinary\, practical\, fabulous\, interesting\, informative\, festive – or just fun! – Silent Auction items! We will provide bid sheets for you to fill out at the meeting. \n\n\n\nCheck-in begins at 6:30pm for auction items.  The regular meeting starts promptly at 7pm. \n\n\n\nThe business agenda includes the 2026 Spending Plan\, results from the fall plant sale\, and a summary of our 2025 donations. \n\n\n\n==> The festivities are at the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd floor\, 402 West 8th St\, Georgetown\, TX 78626.  \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/annual-holiday-gathering-silent-auction-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-december-11/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T203000
DTSTAMP:20251113T020320Z
CREATED:20251028T003101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T020320Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Pocket Prairies – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, November 13
DESCRIPTION:[Updated Nov 12\, with topic and speaker details; will be recorded for YouTube.] \n\n\n\nJoin NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, when our featured topic will be  Intro to Pocket Prairies with John Hart Asher. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting. \n\n\n\n[Updated Nov 12] About our topic: It’s time to up the biodiversity in your life and grasslands are a great way to do so! \n\n\n\n[Updated Nov 12] About our speaker: About our speaker: John Hart Asher has over 15 years of experience designing and building functional ecosystems within urban conditions. He has conducted basic research in ecological engineering\, ecological restoration\, and land management\, offered workshops to professionals and the general public\, and provided fee-supported ecological consulting expertise to clients across Texas. As part of the consulting team at Blackland Collaborative\, John Hart works with integrated design teams composed of engineers\, architects\, landscape architects\, and developers to integrate sustainable design\, practices\, and philosophies into projects. He specializes in translating sustainable design into successful projects that provide varying layers of ecosystem services. His main interest is the application of ecological design\, resulting in functional sustainable landscapes within urban ecologies. A few of his current projects include: Tall grass prairie restoration in an urban riparian corridor\, native prairie green roof design\, residential pocket prairies\, sustainable roadsides\, and green infrastructure. \n\n\n\nJohn Hart worked on the green roof design and implementation for Bercy Chen Studio’s Edgeland House\, which was featured in Dwell and Texas Architect magazines and has won several awards\, including Architizer’s A+ Jury and Popular Choice Awards\, the 2016 Design Award of Excellence from Green Roofs for Healthy Cities and the Texas Society of Architects 2016 Design Award. Edgeland House was also featured in Phaidon’s “Elemental Living: Contemporary Houses in Nature\,” and most recently was documented in AppleTV’s HOME series that explores exemplary and innovative designs. He holds a bachelor’s in history from the University of Mississippi and a master’s in landscape architecture from The University of Texas at Austin\, which awarded him a President’s Outstanding Staff Award in April 2018. He’s a dedicated environmental professional who specializes in bridging design concepts and ecological function and demonstrates strong project management skills with the proven ability to design\, assess\, and investigate landscape restoration installations\, performance\, and measures. He has carried out research and development of green roof technology with the aim of improving performance and application within semi-arid\, sub-tropical climates\, and has helped design and build numerous native prairie green roofs all over the state of Texas. In 2019 he also stepped in to serve as host of the nationally syndicated PBS show\, Central Texas Gardener. You can bet he’s got a pocket prairie in his yard! \n\n\n\nPlease note:  We do not know yet whether this month’s guest presentation will be recorded for YouTube.  \n\n\n\n[Updated Nov 12] The presentation will be recorded for YouTube. \n\n\n\n==> This month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd floor\, 402 West 8th St\, Georgetown\, TX 78626. Come early (6:30 PM) for expert advice\, to check out the seed swap board\, or just to visit. \n\n\n\n==> To attend via Zoom\, register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/VvNFIPIbTiWZqyl1gB1zqA#/registration \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/pocket-prairies-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-november-13/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T140000
DTSTAMP:20250714T203407Z
CREATED:20250714T203406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T203407Z
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SUMMARY:Williamson County Chapter Fall 2025 Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:See all the details\, including plants we plan to have available\, on our page => NPSOT-Wilco’s Fall 2025 Native Plant Sale \n\n\n\nLocation: Southwest Williamson County Regional Park\, 3005 County Road 175\, Leander\, TX 78641\, in the pavilions (Boulder East and Boulder West) near the Quarry Splash Pad. \n\n\n\nSale hours are from 11:00 AM – 2 PM or until we run out of plants.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/williamson-county-chapter-fall-2025-native-plant-sale/
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T203000
DTSTAMP:20251003T190926Z
CREATED:20250917T145137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T190926Z
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SUMMARY:The Soil Food Web Under the Lens of a Microscope – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, October 9
DESCRIPTION:Updated 10/3/2025 for new in-person location. See below for details. \n\n\n\nJoin NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, October 9\, 2025\, when our featured topic will be The Soil Food Web Under the Lens of a Microscope with Laurie Dixon. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting. \n\n\n\nAbout our topic:  When we think of ecosystems\, we often picture trees\, pollinators\, and wildlife—but the foundation of an ecosystem’s vitality begins underground. Join us for a fascinating\, microscope-guided exploration of the soil food web\, the complex underground ecosystem that powers native plant communities. From beneficial fungi that form root partnerships to tiny predators that balance soil populations\, this talk reveals the often-overlooked organisms essential to plant health\, nutrient cycling\, and ecological restoration. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Laurie Dixon is a landscape design consultant with a strong focus on ecological principles and the founder of Biotic Lens\, a consultancy dedicated to soil microscopy education and applications. She combines her background in landscape design with specialized soil microscopy to help growers and landscapers implement a biological approach. Laurie is a long time Master Gardener and serves on the board of the Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (TOFGA). \n\n\n\nDue to A/C maintenance at the Georgetown Public Library\, the in-person location for the meeting on Thursday\, October 9\, has moved to the Community Room at the Georgetown Parks & Rec Administration Building (address below). The Zoom information has not changed. \n\n\n\nNOTE: this month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Parks & Rec Administration Building\, 1101 N College St\, Georgetown\, Texas 78626 (not the public library). Come early (6:30 PM) for expert advice\, to check out the seed swap board\, or just to visit. \n\n\n\n==> To attend via Zoom\, register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/zDUfv6hKQMqLTpNQjtM-vA#/registration \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/the-soil-food-web-under-the-lens-of-a-microscope-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-october-9/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T203000
DTSTAMP:20250821T200554Z
CREATED:20250821T200553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T200554Z
UID:10005605-1757617200-1757622600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Guidelines for Learning to Identify Common Native Grasses of Central Texas – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, September 11
DESCRIPTION:Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, September 11\, 2025\, when our featured topic will be Guidelines for Learning to Identify Common Native Grasses of Central Texas with Ricky Linex. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting. \n\n\n\nAbout our topic:  Come and learn the plant-identifying characteristics for 25 native perennial grasses found in and around Central Texas. Clear photos will showcase the features to look for in making positive identification. Grass ID may seem difficult but will be made easier by the photos and a handout on the characteristics that will guide you in making identification. Never again fear the grasses as you walk across the prairies and woods of Central Texas. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Ricky Linex is a wildlife biologist having retired from the Natural Resources Conservation Service where he worked 38.5 years. Over the previous 18 years Ricky served 52 counties in north-central Texas. Ricky is the author of Range Plants of North Central Texas: A Land User’s Guide to their Identification\, Value and Management. His assistance to landowners and managers involves mutual education on how to better manage rangelands for sustainable use by livestock and wildlife. Knowing the plants and how to manage them is critical for success as a land steward. Ricky is currently President of the Native Plant Society of Texas. \n\n\n\nNOTE: this month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd floor\, 402 West 8th St\, Georgetown\, TX 78626. Come early (6:30 PM) for expert advice\, to check out the seed swap board\, or just to visit. \n\n\n\n==> To attend via Zoom\, register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/n5jFwji-Q4-0n7kclxcZzA#/registration \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/guidelines-for-learning-to-identify-common-native-grasses-of-central-texas-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-september-11/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T203000
DTSTAMP:20250722T143712Z
CREATED:20250722T143711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T143712Z
UID:10005433-1755198000-1755203400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Native Plant Seeding: Selecting\, Purchasing and Planting – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, August 14
DESCRIPTION:Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, August 14\, 2025\, when our featured topic will be Native Plant Seeding: Selecting\, Purchasing and Planting with Dr. Megan Clayton. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting. \n\n\n\nAbout our topic:  We will cover the basics for selecting native plant seed for specific areas\, how much to purchase\, and how to plant the seed for the most success. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Since 2010\, Dr. Megan Clayton has been an Extension Rangeland Specialist for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Department of Rangeland\, Wildlife\, and Fisheries Management at Texas A&M University. Her responsibilities as a Rangeland Specialist have her based at the Uvalde Research and Extension Center and include providing support for Extension agents\, specialists\, clientele\, and organizations through teaching\, training\, and providing technical expertise on the management of rangeland resources. \n\n\n\nMegan’s current interests include blending wildlife habitat and livestock range management\, small acreage management\, UAV (drone) research\, brush management\, and youth natural resources education. Her main area of responsibility includes the Uvalde/Hill Country area. \n\n\n\nNOTE: this month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd floor\, 402 West 8th St\, Georgetown\, TX 78626. Come early (6:30 PM) for expert advice\, to check out the seed swap board\, or just to visit. \n\n\n\n==> To attend via Zoom\, register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/MUR1d0LiSNicrtGaKIm5SQ#/registration \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/native-plant-seeding-selecting-purchasing-and-planting-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-august-14/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T203000
DTSTAMP:20250707T204320Z
CREATED:20250618T133122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T204320Z
UID:10005233-1752174000-1752179400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:LOCATION CHANGE - Annual Meeting and Native Texas Plants Database Overview/Demonstration – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, July 10
DESCRIPTION:Updated July 7\, 2025. NEWS!  Due to the severe rains in Central Texas\, the July 10 in-person location will be the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd floor. A water main break and road closures are affecting the previously announced location which was the Georgetown Parks & Rec Admin Building. \n\n\n\n—- \n\n\n\nJoin NPSOT-Williamson County Thursday\, July 10\, 2025\, for our annual chapter meeting and a Native Texas Plants Database Overview/Demonstration focusing on Williamson County with Randy Pensabene and Gary Bowers. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.   \n\n\n\n\nResults of the chapter board election will be announced and membership anniversary pins will be presented to recipients attending in person. (If not attending this meeting in person\, the pins will be provided another way after the meeting.)\n\n\n\nA presentation featuring NPSOT-Williamson County Chapter’s new Texas native plants database (more info below).\n\n\n\n\nAbout the featured topic: Randy Pensabene and Gary Bowers will present a new plant database website developed by the Williamson County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT-Wilco). Designed specifically for residents of Williamson County\, the site offers a clear\, concise\, and user-friendly way to discover recommended native Texas plants for home landscapes. \n\n\n\nAbout our speakers: Randy Pensabene is a past president of the Native Plant Society of Texas\, Williamson County Chapter\, and is involved in the chapter’s native plant garden projects and native plant sales. She has also converted her yard from the typical hedges and non-natives to a beautiful low-water\, National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat using Texas native plants. She enjoys sharing her enthusiasm for our Texas native plants and teaching others about their beauty\, drought-tolerance\, and benefits. \n\n\n\nGary Bowers grew up in northeastern Tennessee and has always had a keen interest in nature and the outdoors — though he harbors a special passion for trees. Since moving to Central Texas in 2012\, he has discovered the wonderful variety of Texas native plants. Gary is a past president of the NPSOT-Williamson County Chapter and has also served the chapter as an instructor for the chapter’s Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP)\, a field trip leader\, and more. Gary works as a software developer in order to pay for new plants. \n\n\n\nNEWS!  NOTE: this month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd floor\, 402 West 8th St\, Georgetown\, TX 78626. Georgetown Parks & Rec Administration Building\, 1101 N College St\, Georgetown\, Texas 78626.    \n\n\n\nCome early (6:30 PM) for expert advice\, to check out the seed swap board\, or just to visit. \n\n\n\n==> To attend via Zoom\, register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/vKF9n7OAQhS6FikdcS7oVQ#/registration \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/annual-meeting-and-native-texas-plants-database-overview-demonstration-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-july-10/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T203000
DTSTAMP:20250520T234150Z
CREATED:20250520T234149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T234150Z
UID:10005202-1749754800-1749760200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Mycology 101 for Gardeners & Growers – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, June 12
DESCRIPTION:Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, June 12\, 2025\, when our featured topic will be Mycology 101 for Gardeners & Growers with Angel Schatz.  Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting.  \n\n\n\nAbout our topic:  Join Central Texas Mycology for a talk to learn the basics of mycology and how fungi is entangled in all parts of our life. We will cover some basics on mycology\, how fungi benefits our entire ecosystem\, plants and our health.  Angel will be bringing mushroom grow blocks to upcycle for everyone in attendance (in-person). Learn how to use them here.  And check out the bilingual resources at this link\, provided by our speaker. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Angel Schatz radiates passion for understanding the ecosystem of central Texas and making mycology education accessible to anyone who shares interest. Formerly an experience designer and animator in the tech world\, she hopes to inspire more people dial into the wood-wide-web. \n\n\n\nNOTE: this month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd Floor\, 402 W 8th St\, Georgetown\, Texas 78626.  Come early (6:30 PM) for expert advice\, to check out the seed swap board\, or just to visit. \n\n\n\n==> To attend via Zoom\, register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/FUhQTaCmQSGtcZCYjqsG4g#/registration \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/mycology-101-for-gardeners-growers-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-june-12/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T203000
DTSTAMP:20250416T154222Z
CREATED:20250416T154221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T154222Z
UID:10005175-1746730800-1746736200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Insects to Watch For and How to Report Them - Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, May 8
DESCRIPTION:Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, May 8\, 2025\, when our featured topic will be “Insects to Watch For and How to Report Them” with Wizzie Brown. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting. \n\n\n\nPlease note: this month’s presentation will NOT be recorded for YouTube. \n\n\n\nAbout our topic: Wizzie will cover invasive arthropods that should be reported and how and where to report them. \n\n\n\nClick here to download a free pamphlet: the Emerald Ash Borer in Texas. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Wizzie Brown is a Senior Extension Program Specialist-IPM with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. She works to educate others about insects and integrated pest management and hopefully succeeds in teaching that insects have their place in our world. Wizzie is a Board-Certified Entomologist specializing in urban and structural pest management\, but also covers landscapes\, gardens\, native pollinators\, insect identification as well as other topics. She received her Bachelor of Science in entomology from Ohio State University and a Master of Science in entomology from Texas A&M University. \n\n\n\nNOTE: this month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd Floor\, 402 W 8th St\, Georgetown\, Texas 78626.  Come early (6:30 PM) for expert advice\, to check out the seed swap board\, or just to visit. \n\n\n\n==> To attend via Zoom\, register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/bLYSlcznRzi0PYhvOFm-DA#/registration \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/insects-to-watch-for-and-how-to-report-them-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-may-8/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T203000
DTSTAMP:20250416T153141Z
CREATED:20250319T194008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T153141Z
UID:10005148-1744311600-1744317000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Luminous Landscapes: Fireflies in the Heart of Texas – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, April 10
DESCRIPTION:[Update published to Zoom registrants and Wilco subscribers on April 9=> Due to unforeseen circumstances\, the Zoom portion of this meeting was cancelled and the meeting was not recorded.] \n\n\n\nJoin NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, April 10\, 2025\, when our featured topic will be “Luminous Landscapes: Fireflies in the Heart of Texas” with Ben Pfeiffer. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting.  \n\n\n\nAbout our topic: This highly educational and fun talk will discuss the types of fireflies (Lampyridae) found in Texas and across the United States. Join Ben for a captivating exploration of Texas enchanting fireflies\, where you’ll discover the diverse species that light up the Lone Star State’s wild landscapes.  \n\n\n\nBen will present his research on Texas firefly taxa\, highlighting the fascinating species found in nearby river basins and riparian areas. He will show you how to identify common firefly species and learn their flash patterns so you can recognize them in the wild. You’ll also discover why fireflies flash and how they use light to attract mates. Additionally\, he will discuss specific threats that are causing fireflies to disappear in many areas of the United States. Ben will also explain how to certify your property as a firefly habitat\, suggest native plants you can grow to help them\, and share other ways you can contribute to saving these iconic insects. \n\n\n\nCheck out these resources: \n\n\n\n\nfirefly.org\n\n\n\nfirefly.org/certify\n\n\n\nfirefly.org/how-to-create-a-firefly-sanctuary\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Ben Pfeiffer is founder of Firefly Conservation & Research (at firefly.org)\, a firefly conservation and educational organization working to conserve fireflies and their habitats through conservation\, education and research efforts. \n\n\n\nA recognized public speaker and science educator\, Ben’s research work focuses on Texas firefly species. He is working to document the Texas and Southwest firefly diversity and its natural history regarding their life cycle\, preferred habitat and unique flash patterns. His research is helping to illuminate much of this never before collected information about Texas’s incredibly rich firefly diversity so that others can work to preserve and enjoy it. \n\n\n\nBen is a member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Firefly Working group. He recently completed the Red List Extinction Risk Assessments for Texas firefly species. Ben studied Biology at Texas State University and is a certified Master Naturalist. He is a lifelong 6th generation Texan and has spent most of his life working to understand Texas ecology and its unique diversity. \n\n\n\nNOTE: this month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd Floor\, 402 W 8th St\, Georgetown\, Texas 78626.  Come early (6:30 PM) for expert advice\, to check out the seed swap board\, or just to visit. \n\n\n\n==> To attend via Zoom\, register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/lLoaYnV_Qe-23rxZ-8sVig#/registration \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/luminous-landscapes-fireflies-in-the-heart-of-texas-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-april-10/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T203000
DTSTAMP:20250219T184428Z
CREATED:20250219T184426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T184428Z
UID:10005032-1741890600-1741897800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Social time & Texabama Croton: Botanical Enigma – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, March 13
DESCRIPTION:Join NPSOT-Williamson County in-person at 6:30 PM on Thursday\, March 13\, 2025 for social time followed by our featured topic The Texabama Croton – A Botanical Enigma with Tyson Bartlett.  Free and open to the public. This month’s meeting starts at 6:30 PM with social time and refreshments. Chapter business starts at 7:15 PM followed by Tyson’s presentation. \n\n\n\n=> This month\, we meet in-person only\, at the Round Rock Public Library\, 200 E Liberty Ave\, Round Rock\, TX 78664. \n\n\n\nAbout this month’s social time:  Celebrate spring!  Connect with fellow members and guests over a light meal prior to the business meeting and featured speaker. Refreshments will be a mix of finger foods & beverages. Learn more about all the activities going on in the chapter. NPSOT-Wilco board members will be on hand to chat about current projects and committees. \n\n\n\nAbout our featured topic:   The Texabama Croton is a rare but beautiful species of shrub in the Euphorbiaceae family known from small areas of Texas and Alabama. There are numerous oddities about the plant\, such as its habitat and range\, discovery\, and lack of cultivation. \n\n\n\nThis presentation will shed light on what makes the Texabama Croton a botanical enigma and some important lessons with vast implications for Central Texas ecosystems that can be gleaned by studying the plant. \n\n\n\nAbout our guest speaker:   Tyson Bartlett is a self-taught native plant enthusiast who serves as a Director at Large on the board of directors for the Williamson County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas. He is also a member of the Good Water Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists and started the Williamson County Nature Journaling Club to promote the appreciation of nature through art and observation. Tyson’s ardent advocacy for native residential landscapes garnered him an appearance on KXAN News in August 2024. \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/social-time-texabama-croton-botanical-enigma-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-march-13/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T203000
DTSTAMP:20250129T032619Z
CREATED:20250129T032618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T032619Z
UID:10004663-1739473200-1739478600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:The Tree Collectors: Tales of Arboreal Obsession – Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, February 13
DESCRIPTION:Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, February 13\, 2025\, when our featured topic will be “The Tree Collectors: Tales of Arboreal Obsession” with NYT best-selling author Amy Stewart. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting. \n\n\n\nOur guest speaker will be joining us via Zoom. This month’s presentation will not be recorded for YouTube.  \n\n\n\nAbout our topic: When Amy Stewart discovered a community of tree collectors\, she expected to meet horticultural fanatics driven to plant every species of oak or maple. But she also discovered that the urge to collect trees springs from something deeper and more profound: a longing for community\, a vision for the future\, or a path to healing and reconciliation. \n\n\n\nIn this 45-minute talk\, Amy introduces audiences to several of the remarkable people she met from around the world whose lives were transformed by their relationships to trees. Accompanied by her own hand-drawn illustrations of people and their trees\, this talk inspires audiences to reconsider their own connections to trees – and maybe start a collection! \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Amy Stewart is the New York Times best-selling author of fourteen books\, including The Tree Collectors\, The Drunken Botanist\, Wicked Plants\, and several other popular nonfiction titles about the natural world. She lives in Portland\, Oregon. \n\n\n\nNOTE: this month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd Floor\, 402 W 8th St\, Georgetown\, Texas 78626.  Come early (6:30 PM) for expert advice\, to check out the seed swap board\, or just to visit. \n\n\n\n==> To attend via Zoom\, register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/A_RDWrA4Qr2WIFIDHNRSiw#/registration \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/the-tree-collectors-tales-of-arboreal-obsession-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-february-13/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T203000
DTSTAMP:20250106T194027Z
CREATED:20241219T011447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T194027Z
UID:10004389-1736449200-1736454600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Updated Jan6! Creating a Native Seed Library in your Community - Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, January 9
DESCRIPTION:Jan 6 News!  Due to the weather forecast for Central Texas on Thursday evening\, this January 9 meeting will now be held only by Zoom and not in-person.  \n\n\n\nJoin NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, January 9\, 2025\, when our featured topic will be “Creating a Native Seed Library in your Community” with Craig Bruska.  Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting.  \n\n\n\nAbout our topic: Craig’s talk will discuss how to create a native seed library within your community. From building local buzz and getting your library to partner on the project to establishing scientific and common name indexes and creating needed documents\, as well as the benefits and the challenges. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Craig has had a lifelong love of nature from visiting scores of National Parks across the country on family vacations. During his 40-year career in construction\, engineering\, and facilities he worked for eight years for the Lake County (IL) Forest Preserve District overseeing the maintenance and construction of over 100 miles of multi-use county wide trails in the 35\,000 acre preserve system. He oversaw the restoration over 1\,000 acres of wetlands by removing field tiles. His crews battled invasive species from European Buckthorn to Purple Loosestrife.  \n\n\n\nSince moving to Texas in 2019 and settling into New Braunfels in 2020 he has worked to learn the plants of the Blackland Prairie and Edwards Plateau. This includes attending various lectures and symposiums on Native Texas Plants. He has also completed the Native Plant Society of Texas – Native Landscaping Certification Program and is a Texas Master Naturalist. Craig has helped create native seed libraries in Comal\, Hays\, and Guadalupe counties and is working on adding two more. He is also the NPSOT State Chair of the Native Seed Committee. \n\n\n\nJan 6 News!  Due to the weather forecast for Central Texas on Thursday evening\, this January 9 meeting will now be held only by Zoom and not in-person.    NOTE: this month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd Floor\, 402 W 8th St\, Georgetown\, Texas 78626.  Come early (6:30 PM) for expert advice\, to check out the seed swap board\, or just to visit. \n\n\n\nThe link to register for Zoom is below. \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/creating-a-native-seed-library-in-your-community-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-january-9/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T203000
DTSTAMP:20241120T145917Z
CREATED:20241120T145916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T145917Z
UID:10004232-1734030000-1734035400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Gathering & Silent Auction - Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, December 12
DESCRIPTION:Join us in-person only for NPSOT-Wilco’s annual year-end gathering and silent auction\, Thursday\, December 12\, 2024. Guests are welcome!  Check in begins at 6:30pm. The meeting starts at 7:00pm.  We meet at the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd floor\, 402 West 8th St\, Georgetown\, TX 78626. \n\n\n\nSee this meeting announcement for all the details.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/holiday-gathering-silent-auction-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-december-12/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T203000
DTSTAMP:20241219T011353Z
CREATED:20241022T142631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T011353Z
UID:10004140-1731610800-1731616200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Plant Conservation Programs at San Antonio Botanical Garden - Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, November 14
DESCRIPTION:Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, November 14\, 2024\, when our featured topic will be “Plant Conservation Programs at San Antonio Botanical Garden” with Michael Eason. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting. \n\n\n\nNOTE: This month’s guest presentation will NOT be recorded for YouTube. \n\n\n\nAbout our topic:  Michael will discuss various plant conservation programs currently underway at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens. Most of these programs are new to the garden and have been initiated in the last several years with the Garden’s new commitment to conservation. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: As a conservation botanist and voice for native plants Michael has devoted his career to the conservation of native plants and habitats in Texas and beyond. He currently is the Vice President of Conservation and Collections at San Antonio Botanical Gardens. During his time at the garden\, he has established working partnerships with other like-minded organizations throughout Texas and the nation\, instituted new conservation projects\, and continued to solidify the Gardens commitment to plant conservation in Texas.  \n\n\n\nPreviously\, working as a free-lance botanist and consultant\, he has designed and installed native plant gardens\, and performed a variety of plant surveys on both public and private lands\, including rare plant surveys\, plant inventories\, wetland delineation\, and ecological assessments. During his decade long stint at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center\, he managed projects such as Millennium Seed Bank project\, Floristic Survey of Big Bend National Park\, Ferns of the Trans-Pecos\, and a Review of the Aquatic Invasives of Texas. \n\n\n\nIn 2018 he published the field guide\, Wildflowers of Texas\, and is currently working on several other book projects including Wildflowers and other Plants of Western Texas – a field guide\, Naturalized and Invasive Species of Texas\, and The Native and Naturalized Fabaceae of Texas. \n\n\n\nMichael has served on the Executive Board of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT)\, is currently the State Botanist for the organization\, has served as co-president of the Big Bend Chapter of NPSOT and is currently heavily involved with the International Oak Society. \n\n\n\nNOTE: this month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Parks & Rec Administration Building\, 1101 N College St\, Georgetown\, Texas 78626.  Come early (6:30 PM) for expert advice\, to check out the seed swap board\, or just to visit. \n\n\n\nThe link to register for Zoom is below. \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/plant-conservation-programs-at-san-antonio-botanical-garden-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-november-14/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T140000
DTSTAMP:20241003T125745Z
CREATED:20241003T125744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T125745Z
UID:10003936-1730545200-1730556000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Williamson County Chapter Fall 2024 Native Plant Sale-in person
DESCRIPTION:See all the details\, including plants we plan to have available\, on our page => NPSOT-Wilco’s Fall 2024 Native Plant Sales \n\n\n\nLocation: Southwest Williamson County Regional Park\, 3005 County Road 175\, Leander\, TX 78641\, in the pavilions (Boulder East and Boulder West) near the Quarry Splash Pad. \n\n\n\nSale hours are from 11:00 AM – 2 PM or until we run out of plants.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/williamson-county-chapter-fall-2024-native-plant-sale-in-person/
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T120000
DTSTAMP:20241003T125832Z
CREATED:20241003T125831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T125832Z
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SUMMARY:Williamson County Chapter Pop-Up Online Plant Sale Oct 13-16
DESCRIPTION:Buy online from October 13 (noon) to October 16 (noon). Pick up in Leander\, Texas\, on November 2 at our in-person sale. See all the details on our page => NPSOT-Wilco’s Fall 2024 Native Plant Sales
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/williamson-county-chapter-pop-up-online-plant-sale-oct-13-16/
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T203000
DTSTAMP:20240918T135149Z
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SUMMARY:Building a Future With Flowers: Lewisville’s Sustainable Solution - Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, October 10
DESCRIPTION:Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, October 10\, 2024\, when our featured topic will be “Building a Future With Flowers: Lewisville’s Sustainable Solution” with TJ Gilmore\, mayor of Lewisville\, Texas.  Our guest speaker will be joining us via Zoom from Lewisville.  \n\n\n\nThe meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  TJ’s presentation will begin after a short business meeting. The meeting is free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nAbout our topic: Want to know how to navigate getting your city leadership to invest in natives\, avoid common political pitfalls\, and identify several programs that can be replicated in your community? TJ Gilmore\, mayor of Lewisville\, Texas\, will be providing all of that and more in his presentation. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Mayor TJ Gilmore is an Arizona native who’s been a Texas transplant since 2001. His service to the community stretches back to working on boards and commissions in 2004 until he was elected to city council in 2011 and became mayor in 2021. He’s married to his college sweetheart\, has three recent college graduate children and can’t pass up watching a good Star Trek episode. TJ is always looking out for ways to leave the community better than he found it and loves how plants bring people together — even though he has a black thumb. \n\n\n\nNOTE: this month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd Floor\, 402 W 8th St\, Georgetown\, Texas 78626.  Come early (6:30 PM) for expert advice\, to check out the seed swap board\, or just to visit. \n\n\n\nThe link to register for Zoom is below. \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/building-a-future-with-flowers-lewisvilles-sustainable-solution-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-october-10/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T203000
DTSTAMP:20240822T201621Z
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SUMMARY:Rediscovering the MoKan Prairie - Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, September 12
DESCRIPTION:Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, September 12\, 2024\, when our featured topic will be “Rediscovering the MoKan Prairie” with Ashley Landry.   \n\n\n\nFree and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  Our guest speaker’s presentation begins after a short business meeting. \n\n\n\nThis month’s guest presentation will NOT be recorded for our YouTube channel. \n\n\n\nAbout our topic: This presentation will tell the story of the forgotten MoKan Prairie of Williamson County. This prairie was the “crown jewel” of our Central Texas prairies\, and you’ll hear the dramatic (but ultimately futile) account of the efforts to protect it. We’ll also explore some of the special MoKan Prairie plants and our efforts to save those plant genetics through seed collecting and plant salvage. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Ashley Landry is a Texas Master Naturalist\, a member of the Native Plant Society of Texas\, and the founder of the Native Plant Rescue Project. She has been featured in Wildflower magazine\, The Austin Chronicle\, Central Texas Gardener and the Liberty Hill Independent. She is an avid iNaturalist user and enjoys spending her free time botanizing. \n\n\n\nNOTE: this month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Parks & Rec Administration Building\, 1101 N College St\, Georgetown\, Texas 78626.  \n\n\n\nThe link to register on Zoom is below. \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/rediscovering-the-mokan-prairie-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-august-8/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T203000
DTSTAMP:20240722T140527Z
CREATED:20240717T152700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T140527Z
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SUMMARY:The Native Aquatic Plants of Texas - Williamson County Chapter Meeting\, August 8
DESCRIPTION:Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, August 8\, 2024\, when our featured topic will be “The Native Aquatic Plants of Texas” with Casey Williams.   \n\n\n\nFree and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  Our guest speaker’s presentation begins after a short business meeting. \n\n\n\nUpdated July 22: We will know closer to the date whether or not this guest presentation will be recorded for NPSOT-Williamson County’s YouTube channel. Check the NPSOT-Williamson County calendar for the latest info about plans to record this meeting. The meeting will be recorded for YouTube. The video will be published asap after the meeting date. \n\n\n\nAbout our topic: While familiarity with Texas’ native flora is improving\, many people overlook the diversity of Texas’ aquatic plants. This presentation will provide a basic understanding of what constitutes an aquatic plant\, why they are important and highlight varying habitats and species found throughout Texas. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Casey is an aquatic ecologist and plant ecologist for a private consulting firm. He has been involved with aquatic plant biology\, conservation and restoration since graduate school at Texas State University where he mapped and studied the aquatic plants of the San Marcos and Comal springs. He currently resides in San Marcos\, Texas and spends his free time kayaking\, hiking and traveling to find…. you guessed it. More aquatic plants. \n\n\n\nNOTE: this month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Parks & Rec Administration Building\, 1101 N College St\, Georgetown\, Texas 78626.  \n\n\n\nThe link to register on Zoom is below. \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/the-native-aquatic-plants-of-texas-williamson-county-chapter-meeting-august-8/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T203000
DTSTAMP:20240619T234352Z
CREATED:20240619T234351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T234352Z
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SUMMARY:Williamson County Annual Chapter Meeting\, July 11
DESCRIPTION:Join NPSOT-Williamson County Thursday\, July 11\, 2024\, for our annual chapter meeting. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.   \n\n\n\nResults of the chapter board election will be announced and membership anniversary pins will be presented (if the recipient attends in-person; if not attending this meeting in-person\, the pins will be provided another way after the meeting).  \n\n\n\nExciting news! We’ll also have a short discussion about a new project. NPSOT-Williamson County Chapter is developing a user-friendly database of native plants for Williamson County. Find out the goals and the benefits to the chapter and the public.  \n\n\n\nNOTE: this month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd floor\, 402 West 8th St\, Georgetown\, TX 78626. \n\n\n\nThe original meeting announcement is here on the Williamson County Chapter’s blog page.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/williamson-county-annual-chapter-meeting-july-11/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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