Monday, February 9 • 6:15 p.m.
Hybrid Meeting
6:15 Doors Open – UHCL Bayou Building, Forest Room (1430)
6:40 Zoom Opens
6:45 Business Meeting
6:55 Plant of the Month
7:00 Guest Speaker
Join us for an evening of delicious pizza, exciting door prizes, and the chance to connect with others while learning something new. Bring your own beverage.
Native landscaping is more than a design trend; it reflects a shift in how we understand the purpose of our landscapes. In this talk, Beverly shares her path into sustainable landscape design, the challenges that shaped her work, and lessons learned through hands-on experience. She explores where the industry is headed and offers practical guidance for homeowners and designers interested in creating resilient, wildlife-supporting landscapes. The talk concludes with an open Q&A.
About the Speaker
Beverly Hill Blondell is the founder of Bayou Native Landscape Design and Consulting, based in Houston, Texas. With a strong background in art and design, she creates landscapes that are both visually compelling and ecologically grounded in Texas native plants. Drawing on years of research and hands-on experimentation, she combines practical design principles with sustainable gardening practices and native plant expertise to create beautiful, low-maintenance, water-wise landscapes. Through her work, Beverly empowers Houston homeowners to transform their properties, at any budget, into resilient landscapes that support local wildlife.
In-person – Parking Pass Required
DO NOT park in faculty/staff parking (enforced 24/7).
Clear Lake Chapter Members: If you have a pass, don’t forget it – you will not get another one if you picked one up previously. If you need your new pass, arrive early enough to pick one up in the meeting room and place it in your car, while supplies last.
Visitors: Non-members may purchase a temporary parking permit at the kiosk in front of the Recreation Center or via T2 Mobile Pay.
Bayou Building, Forest Room (1430)
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd.
Houston, TX 77058
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.
