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Chapter Meetings

Here are upcoming chapter meetings across the state. Filter by Chapter to find a chapter near you.

The Tree Collectors: Tales of Arboreal Obsession – Williamson County Chapter Meeting, February 13

Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday, February 13, 2025, when our featured topic will be “The Tree Collectors: Tales of Arboreal Obsession” with NYT best-selling author Amy Stewart. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting. Our guest speaker will be joining us via Zoom. […]

Event Series Monthly Chapter Meeting

Monthly Chapter Meeting – Michael Eason, San Antonio Botanical Garden

Plant Conservation Programs at San Antonio Botanical Garden Michael will discuss various plant conservation programs currently underway at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens. Most of these programs are new to the garden and have been initiated in the last several years with the Garden’s new commitment to conservation. Topics include: Rare plants, Oaks, Propagation, Seed […]

Chapter Leader Forum: Treasurer Roundup

Topic: Treasurer Roundup - Meet our New Accountant, Dani Salazar!Description: Being the chapter treasurer is an important and sometimes daunting job. Please come to meet and welcome our new State […]

Event Series Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting

Owls – Working the Night Shift, Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting (Weatherford)- Tuesday 2/25/2025

We are excited to have Michael Perez, Natural Scientist Supervisor at the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge joining us again for February’s meeting! His presentation OWLS - Working the Night Shift, will take us on a dive into the natural history of owls by discussing their adaptations and learning about owls in our area […]

Event Series Austin Chapter Meeting

Austin Chapter Meeting

Lakewood Clubhouse 7317 Lakewood Dr., Austin, Texas, United States

This is a hybrid online and in-person meeting, with the in-person meeting at Lakewood Clubhouse 7317 Lakewood Dr. Austin, TX 78750 This is off 360. You can also register for the Zoom meeting closer to the date.

Collin County March Meeting – Bottomland Hardwood Forests of North Texas

Our March 4 chapter program will be a hybrid meeting, with attendance available at the Heard Museum in McKinney or via Zoom. The topic is the "Bottomland Hardwood Forests of North Texas", and the presenter is Ben Sandifer. Our program starts at 6:30 for the testing of connections, with a short chapter update by our […]

Dana Austin, Native Grasses and Sedges in the Landscape, North Central Chapter Meeting

Dana will review native grasses and sedges and their characteristics and growing conditions. She will also discuss reasons to incorporate these native plants into home and commercial landscapes. Photographs of native grasses and sedges will be shown to encourage attendees to use these beautiful and conservation-friendly plants in their projects. Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Orchid […]

Event Series Beaumont Chapter Meeting

Beaumont Chapter Meeting

Tyrell Park 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive, Beaumont, Texas

Join us for our monthly chapter meetings. You do not need to be a member to attend. We meet the 3rd Monday of each month. Meeting Location: Tyrrell Park - 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive, Beaumont, TX 77705 We meet in the Binks Horticultural Center in the Beaumont Botanical Gardens area of the park.

Event Series Monthly Chapter Meeting

Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting

Location: Tye Preston Memorial Library, 16311 S. Access Road, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133. Social time 5:30 p.m., business meeting 5:40 p.m., Plant-of-the-Month 5:50 p.m., hour-long program 6:20 p.m. All presentations are available via Zoom and are recorded for our Youtube channel.

Chapter Leader Forum

Chapter Leader Forums provide a place for discussion and questions regarding NPSOT state and chapter issues. Let's share ideas and support one another in growing the organization and supporting the mission!  Topic, event information, and registration link will be posted when available. See less

Managing Soils as an Ecosystem and Short Business Meeting

Discover soil’s vital role in ecosystems with Jane Duke, NICE co-coordinator for Trinity Forks NPSOT and certified Soil Food Web Analyst. The interaction of organisms in the soil is responsible for many ecosystem services such as nutrient cycling, water regulation, and carbon sequestration. Learn how soil food web analysis can aid in preparing soils for new plantings, […]

Boerne NPSOT Chapter Meeting, Hunke Hall, 33 Herff Farm Road, 6:00-8:00

Topic: Conservation Laws and Ethics Speaker: Michael Mitchell, TPWD Game Warden, Retired Join us for our monthly chapter meetings. You do not need to be a member to attend. We meet the first Tuesday of each month. Our meetings start with a social time at 6:00pm. Announcements will begin at 6:45pm, followed by the presentation. […]

Collin County April Meeting – Design for Success with Native Seeds

Our April 1 chapter program will be a hybrid meeting, with attendance available at the Heard Museum in McKinney or via Zoom. The feature presentation will be by George Cates of Native American Seed on "Design for Success with Native Seed". George will take us through the complete cycle for a native planting project: from initial […]

Nancy Wilson, Pollination 301, North Central Chapter Meeting

Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Rose Room 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas 76107 6:30 Socializing and snacks 7:00 Business meeting and announcements The presentation will follow our business meeting. This meeting is hybrid; in person with a virtual Zoom option. Advance registration is required to receive the Zoom link: Zoom Registration After registering, you […]

Event Series Monthly Chapter Meeting

Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting

Location: Tye Preston Memorial Library, 16311 S. Access Road, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133. Social time 5:30 p.m., business meeting 5:40 p.m., Plant-of-the-Month 5:50 p.m., hour-long program 6:20 p.m. All presentations are available via Zoom and are recorded for our Youtube channel.

Chapter Leader Forum

Chapter Leader Forums provide a place for discussion and questions regarding NPSOT state and chapter issues. Let's share ideas and support one another in growing the organization and supporting the mission!  Topic, event information, and registration link will be posted when available.

Event Series Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting

Chandor Gardens Nature Trail Bioblitz with Jeff Quayle, Cross Timbers Chapter Event (Weatherford)- Saturday 3/19/2025

Join us for the first-ever BIOBLITZ on Sat., April 19 to catalogue new species on the Nature Trail using iNaturalist with Jeff Quayle, an associate of Ft. Worth's Botanical Research Institute of Texas. Meeting Details: Come dressed to hike! Long pants recommended. We will be documenting as many species as possible. Please wear clothing appropriate […]

Event Series Beaumont Chapter Meeting

Beaumont Chapter Meeting

Tyrell Park 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive, Beaumont, Texas

Join us for our monthly chapter meetings. You do not need to be a member to attend. We meet the 3rd Monday of each month. Meeting Location: Tyrrell Park - 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive, Beaumont, TX 77705 We meet in the Binks Horticultural Center in the Beaumont Botanical Gardens area of the park.

Event Series Austin Chapter Meeting

Austin Chapter Meeting

Lakewood Clubhouse 7317 Lakewood Dr., Austin, Texas, United States

This is a hybrid online and in-person meeting, with the in-person meeting at Lakewood Clubhouse 7317 Lakewood Dr. Austin, TX 78750 This is off 360. You can also register for the Zoom meeting closer to the date.

Short Business Meeting

Educational Program and Short Business Meeting. 6:30pm – Social time7:00pm – Zoom opens and meeting begins Open to the public. We hope you can join our meeting in person at […]

Carol Clark, Gardening for Native Bees, North Central Chapter Meeting

Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Iris & Orchid Room 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas 76107 6:30 Socializing and snacks 7:00 Business meeting and announcements The presentation will follow our business meeting. This meeting is hybrid; in person with a virtual Zoom option. Advance registration is required to receive the Zoom link: Zoom Registration Link […]

Boerne Chapter Meeting, Hunke Hall, 33 Herff Farm Road, 6:00-8:00

Topic: Riparian Habitat Management Speaker: Ryan McClintock, PhD, US Department Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, wildlife biologist Join us for our monthly chapter meetings. You do not need to be a member to attend. We meet the first Tuesday of each month. Our meetings start with a social time at 6:00pm. Announcements will begin at […]

Chapter Leader Forum

Chapter Leader Forums provide a place for discussion and questions regarding NPSOT state and chapter issues. Let's share ideas and support one another in growing the organization and supporting the […]

Event Series Monthly Chapter Meeting

Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting

Location: Tye Preston Memorial Library, 16311 S. Access Road, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133. Social time 5:30 p.m., business meeting 5:40 p.m., Plant-of-the-Month 5:50 p.m., hour-long program 6:20 p.m. All presentations are available via Zoom and are recorded for our Youtube channel.

Event Series Austin Chapter Meeting

Austin Chapter Meeting

Lakewood Clubhouse 7317 Lakewood Dr., Austin, Texas, United States

This is a hybrid online and in-person meeting, with the in-person meeting at Lakewood Clubhouse 7317 Lakewood Dr. Austin, TX 78750 This is off 360. You can also register for […]

Native Gardeners, Making Tea with Native Plants, North Central Chapter Meeting

Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Iris & Orchid Room 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas 76107 6:30 Socializing and snacks 7:00 Business meeting and announcements The presentation will follow our business meeting. This meeting is hybrid; in person with a virtual Zoom option. Advance registration is required to receive the Zoom link:  Zoom Registration After […]

Event Series Monthly Chapter Meeting

Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting

Location: Tye Preston Memorial Library, 16311 S. Access Road, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133. Social time 5:30 p.m., business meeting 5:40 p.m., Plant-of-the-Month 5:50 p.m., hour-long program 6:20 p.m. All presentations are available via Zoom and are recorded for our Youtube channel.

Chapter Leader Forum

Chapter Leader Forums provide a place for discussion and questions regarding NPSOT state and chapter issues. Let's share ideas and support one another in growing the organization and supporting the mission!  Topic, event information, and registration link will be posted when available.

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About the Region

New Braunfels, the location of our Fall 2024 Symposium, straddles both the Edwards Plateau Ecoregion and the Blackland Prairie ecoregion. Interstate 35 divides the city of New Braunfels; its path through the city closely parallels the boundary of these two ecoregions, with the Edwards Plateau on the west side and the Blackland Prairies region to the east. 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 four host chapters (New Braunfels, Lindheimer, Guadalupe, and the Hill Country chapters) are located in one or both of the ecoregions above. However, the eastern portion of Guadalupe County also falls within the Post Oak Savanna ecoregion. Annual rainfall averages 35 to 45 inches, with higher averages to the east. A wide variety of hardwood trees are found, including several species of oaks, elms, and in the Bastrop area, loblolly pine (Pinus taeda). Grasses and forbs dominate in the open savannas, with most common grass being little bluestem. Ranching, agriculture, and fire suppression have allowed woody species to encroach on the once-open savannas.

Source: Wildflowers of Texas by Michael Eason