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  • Executive Committee Meeting – Nov 18

    Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) Executive Committee meetings occur monthly and any member may attend. Contact the Executive Director prior to the meeting at state@npsot.org for Zoom and applicable […]

  • 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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    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.

  • Executive Committee Meeting – Dec 16

    Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) Executive Committee meetings occur monthly and any member may attend. Contact the Executive Director prior to the meeting at state@npsot.org for Zoom and applicable […]

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    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 […]

  • Monthly Chapter Meeting

    Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting

    January's speaker will be Emily Lorkovic, Wildlife & Fisheries Biologist, Ecological Research Group, The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment. Location: Tye Preston Memorial Library, 16311 S. Access Road, […]

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    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 […]

  • 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. […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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.

  • 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. […]

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    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 […]

  • 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. […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

  • 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. […]

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    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 […]

  • 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. […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

  • 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. […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

About the Region

Fall Symposium 2025 Logo - Teach for the Future

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