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Native Plant Society of Texas

Collin County Chapter

North Texas Giving Day – Kickoff with Early Giving on August 28!

Early Giving for North Texas Giving Day officially kicks off on August 28, marking the start of a three-week giving season leading up to Giving Day on Thursday, September 18.

We invite you to show your support for our Collin County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT), a local nonprofit dedicated to nurturing native plant conservation, educational outreach, demonstration gardens, and programs like “Bring Back the Monarchs” and the Native Landscape Certification Program.

Why give early?

  • Early donations help our chapter build momentum and visibility throughout the campaign.
  • All funds go directly to support local conservation, education, and habitat restoration.
  • Help us reach our goal of raising $6,000, so that we can continue providing programs and outreach to the community.

What you can do now:

  • Donate anytime from August 28 through September 17, you don’t need to wait for the big day!
  • Share our chapter’s North Texas Giving Day information to help expand our reach.

Thank you for supporting native plants and pollinators in our community.

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 fall Symposium host chapter, the Tonkawa Chapter, includes both of these ecoregions.

Source: Wildflowers of Texas by Michael Eason