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Native Plant Society of Texas

Houston Chapter

Sponsor Wildscapes Workshop

🪴 The Wildscapes Workshop & Plant Sale, Saturday, September 27 is our annual one-day fundraiser and educational celebration of Texas native plants. This year’s theme, “After Dark,” highlights the fascinating intersection of native habitats and the nocturnal wildlife that call them home.
🌟 The event will draw up to 300 local gardeners, horticulture lovers, and professionals from the nursery and landscape industry, creating an inspiring space for community engagement and conservation leadership.
Your sponsorship will help fuel our mission to restore native ecosystems through education, outreach, and example. In addition to this annual workshop, we host monthly speaker events, offer wildscaping grants, and sponsor invasive species removal efforts throughout the Houston area.

Sponsorship registration is open from August 1st through September 10th.
🔗 How to Become a Sponsor:

We’d be honored to spotlight your support and partnership. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or to confirm your sponsorship level—we’re happy to help guide you through the process.

See the flyer for sponsorship tiers and benefits!

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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