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Native Plant Society of Texas

Can You Help NPSOT?

Craig Dalton

Dear Members – We are looking to fill several state leadership positions and need your help! The Native Plant Society of Texas surpassed 5,500 members this year as the public becomes much more aware of the importance of native plants. However, our Society is only as strong as our volunteers! You are integral to our success moving forward. Please consider serving in one of these roles to help advance our mission and reach more Texans:

EXECUTIVE OFFICER POSITION OPENINGS

1) President Elect – learn the ropes to lead the Society into the future!

  • Exercise the functions of the President during any absence of the President.
  • Serve as chair of the Awards Committee.
  • Serve as an ex officio member of all committees.

2) VP Finance – keep the Society financially healthy!

  • Serve as chair of the Finance Committee.
  • Monitor finances monthly.
  • Present a quarterly financial statement (provided by staff) to the State Board and a financial report at the Annual State Meeting of Members.
  • Assist in the annual budget process and present to the State Board for approval.
  • Review State and Federal financial and tax reports.
  • Become a member of the Audit Committee upon completion of the term.

3) VP Administration – keep the Society on task!

  • Serve as chair of the Governance Committee.
  • Maintain the official meeting minutes of the State Board and Executive Committee proceedings.
  • Assist the Executive Director and President to plan the agendas for state proceedings.
  • Ensure governing documents and other key documents are kept current with assistance of staff.

Click the link below to complete and submit your application today:
Apply For Position

STATE COMMITTEE CHAIR OPENINGS

1) NICE Native Plant Partner Program Committee Chair

  • Coordinate between the Society chapters and local nurseries around the state to offer native plants that are right for local environments.
  • Serve to support the program and help form new NICE chapter committees.


If you are interested in this position, please email claire.sorenson@npsot.org.

EXECUTIVE OFFICER ELECTION PROCESS –

  • July 1: Submission Deadline. Nominating Committee reviews and chooses slate of nominees
  • August 2: Slate of nominees presented at Q3 State Board meeting.
  • Aug/Sept: Candidates confirmed in online election (open for 30 days)
  • Oct 4: Term begins at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Members.


Contact current and past Executive Officers to discuss in more detail. See contact information here – https://www.npsot.org/contact-us/

Thank you for caring about native plants and native plant habitats! Looking forward to hearing from you –

Linda Knowles, Immediate Past President
Chair, Nominating Committee
npsot.org

About the Region

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Salado, the location of our Fall 2025 Symposium, lies at the intersection of two ecoregions: the Edwards Plateau (Limestone Cut Plain) and Blackland Prairie (Northern Blackland Prairie).

The Edwards Plateau area is also called the Hill Country; however, this general term covers a much larger area extending farther north. Spring-fed creeks are found throughout the region; deep limestone canyons, rivers, and lakes (reservoirs) are common. Ashe juniper is perhaps the most common woody species found throughout the region. Additional woody species include various species of oak, with live oak (Quercus fusiformis) being the most common. Sycamores (Platanus occidentalis) and bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) border waterways. This area is well known for its spring wildflower displays, though they may be viewed in spring, late summer, and fall, as well. According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, average annual rainfall in the Edwards Plateau ranges from 15 to 34 inches.

The Blackland Prairie extends from the Red River south to San Antonio, bordered on the west by the Edwards Plateau and the Cross Timbers, and on the east by the Post Oak Savannah. Annual rainfall averages 30 to 40 inches, with higher averages to the east. This region is dominated by prairie species. The most common grass species include little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) and Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans) in the uplands and switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) in the riparian areas and drainages. Common herbaceous flowering plants include salvias, penstemons, and silphiums. This area has suffered greatly from overgrazing and agricultural use. Few intact areas remain, though many of the plants can be found along county roadsides throughout the region.

Our four host chapters (New Braunfels, Lindheimer, Guadalupe, and the Hill Country chapters) are located in one or both of the ecoregions above. However, the eastern portion of Guadalupe County also falls within the Post Oak Savanna ecoregion. Annual rainfall averages 35 to 45 inches, with higher averages to the east. A wide variety of hardwood trees are found, including several species of oaks, elms, and in the Bastrop area, loblolly pine (Pinus taeda). Grasses and forbs dominate in the open savannas, with most common grass being little bluestem. Ranching, agriculture, and fire suppression have allowed woody species to encroach on the once-open savannas.

Source: Wildflowers of Texas by Michael Eason