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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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This low-elevations region of Texas extends inland from the barrier islands, about 60 or so miles, and stretches from Brownsville to Louisiana. In total, it covers about 9.5 million acres, with a high point of 150 feet in elevation. More than 1000 species of plants can be found in this region. On the southern end, species more common in Mexico (such as Sabal mexicana) and Central America occur.

The barrier islands provide us with dune systems, and clay flats to the inland side, which have species found in these areas alone. Many plants here, such as Ipomoea pes-caprae (beach morning glory), can be found throughout tropical regions of the globe. I’ve encountered the same species on the beaches of Guam.

Once inland, vast marshes and wet prairies occur. Occasionally, oak (Quercus fusiformis) groves can be found. Common grasses include species of Bothriochloa, Paspalum, and Sporobolus; eastern gamagrass (Tripsacum dactyloides); and switchgrass (Panicum species). Many rivers and creeks cut through the Gulf Prairies, and along these riparian areas various species of trees, Sabal minor, and other plants adapted to clay soils can be found. Due to overgrazing, farming, and fire suppression, woody species such as mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) and huisache (Acacia farnesiana), and invasive species such as chinaberry (Melia azedarach), Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius), and Chinese tallow (Sapium sebiferum) have increased and displaced our native flora.

Source: Wildflowers of Texas by Michael Eason