Monday, October 14 • 6:15 p.m.
Hybrid Meeting
Please join us for our chapter meeting in person or online!
6:15 Doors Open – UHCL Bayou Building, Room 2311
6:40 Zoom Opens
6:45 Business Meeting
6:55 Plant of the Month
7:00 Guest Speaker
Beyond Butterflies takes a deep dive into the world of native pollinators. Erin Mills will take us through each of the main groups of pollinators, discuss their biology and needs, and introduce us to some fascinating members of each group. We will end with some specific tips on how to foster healthy populations of these precious pollinators in the garden.
About the Speaker
Erin Mills has a Bachelor of Science in entomology from Texas A&M University and, as a Board Certified Entomologist, has dedicated most of her career to studying insect biology, behavior, and plant-insect interactions. After 15 years as an entomologist, curator, and finally director of the Cockrell Butterfly Center in the Houston Museum of Natural Science, she felt a calling toward education. Erin joined the Houston Botanic Garden education team. As Associate Director of Family Programs, she oversees youth and adult programming, leads outreach and conservation efforts, and speaks on many insect and plant-related topics. Erin is passionate about the vital role insects play in maintaining a healthy ecosystem and encourages gardeners not only to tolerate them but to welcome and celebrate their presence.
In-person – Parking Pass Required
New YELLOW parking passes are needed. Parking & Transportation will be checking! Patty Steinke will be outside handing out passes. If you have a pass, don’t forget it – you will not get another one if you picked one up previously. If you need a pass, arrive early enough to pick one up from Patty or in the meeting room and place it in your car. DO NOT park in faculty/staff parking (enforced 24/7).
Bayou Building, Room 2311
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd.
Houston, TX 77058
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
This is a FREE EVENT, but please register to join the meeting and participate in the Q&A.
Meetings are open to members and non-members. If you would like to become a member, you may join online. For more information about the Native Plant Society of Texas and the benefits of membership please visit: www.npsot.org.
Hosted by the Environmental Institute of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake.
