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SUMMARY:Monthly Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly chapter meeting! We meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month.  \n\n\n\nMore details are coming soon.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-7/2026-06-17/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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SUMMARY:Elm Creek: Monthly Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly chapter meeting! We meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month.  \n\n\n\nMore details are coming soon.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/monthly-chapter-meeting-8/2026-06-17/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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SUMMARY:Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce Demonstration Garden Workday         3rd Wednesday of the month @ 9:00 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Demonstration Garden Workday! This is a fantastic opportunity to get your hands dirty\, learn new gardening techniques\, and contribute to the beauty and sustainability of our community garden. Contact Sara Torres for more details: sara_jacqueline@hotmail.com. The garden is located at 3934 FM 2673\, Canyon Lake\, TX \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nHands-On Learning: Gain practical experience in planting\, pruning\, and maintaining a variety of plants.\n\n\n\nExpert Guidance: Our knowledgeable garden coordinators will be on hand to share tips and answer your gardening questions.\n\n\n\nCommunity Spirit: Meet fellow garden lovers\, share stories\, and enjoy the camaraderie of working together.\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\n\n\n\nComfortable clothing and gardening gloves\n\n\n\nA hat\, water\, pest repellent\, and sunscreen\n\n\n\nYour enthusiasm and love for gardening!\n\n\n\nCommon gardening tools\, such as pruners\, weeders\, and the like.  Whatever you use in your garden\, as tools will not be provided.\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out\, this workday is for everyone. Let’s come together to make our demonstration garden a thriving\, beautiful space for all to enjoy.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/canyon-lake-chamber-of-commerce-demonstration-garden-workday-3rd-wednesday-of-the-month-900-a-m/2026-06-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T113000
DTSTAMP:20260616T195134
CREATED:20250622T183121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T183122Z
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SUMMARY:Boerne City Campus Natural Area (BCCNA) Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join us for BCCNA workdays! \n\n\n\nThe BCCNA project involves the restoration and enhancement of the Boerne City Campus Natural Area (BCCNA). The BCCNA is comprised of 13-acres on either side of the Old No. 9 Trail\, behind the library. We are working towards restoring this area to a native pollinator habitat\, creating a wildlife corridor and haven within the city. \n\n\n\nBCCNA Workdays take place on the first and third Thursdays of each month. \n\n\n\nOur meeting place will be in the Boerne Patrick Heath Public Library parking lot near the windmill. If you don’t see us at the windmill\, walk out behind the library across the creek as we’ve likely already started!  \n\n\n\nEach volunteer will be required to fill out the City of Boerne’s liability waiver the first time he or she volunteers. \n\n\n\nContact Jeff Schwarz at jeffschwarz27@gmail.com for more info.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/boerne-city-campus-natural-area-bccna-workday-4/2026-06-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T195134
CREATED:20260223T220337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T135426Z
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SUMMARY:Chapter Leader Forum
DESCRIPTION:Registration Link: https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/pD18cSj6RHaCVRaNm4UsjA \n\n\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-leader-forum-communications-and-social-media/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Leader Forum,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T195134
CREATED:20260505T020635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T000952Z
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SUMMARY:Houston Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Texas Natives – Why Bonsai? Why Not? with Gale Childers \n\n\n\nIn this presentation\, Gale Childers will discuss how bonsai promotes conservation and genetic diversity within the native plant population. Gale is the Treasurer of the Houston Bonsai Society and has been a practicing Bonsai Artist for 10 years. She has been instructing and mentoring bonsai practitioners for six years. In 2025\, she won  Best Windswept at the Bonsai on The Bay Regional Show for her Mimosa borealis bonsai. Join us in learning how bonsai can benefit native plants! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur monthly chapter meetings are held on every 3rd Thursday\, January – November. Our meetings are free and open to the public thanks to our members and sponsors.  \n\n\n\nThe presentation will start at 7:00 pm\, but come at 6:45 pm for a meet and greet with snacks. \n\n\n\nHouston Arboretum and Nature Center \n\n\n\n610 Entrance (preferred)120 W Loop N FwyHouston\, TX 77024 \n\n\n\nWoodway Entrance4501 Woodway DriveHouston\, TX 77024 \n\n\n\nMeetings will also be live-streamed and recorded for later viewing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Houston Chapter Page
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/houston-chapter-meeting-june-18/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T195134
CREATED:20260320T232230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T183235Z
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SUMMARY:Lakes & Pines Demonstration Garden Work Day at Wood County Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to grab your garden tools and join us at the garden or just come out and say hello and take in the sublime natural beauty of springtime on the arboretum grounds. Feel free to bring a companion and share with others what our chapter is all about. We’ll meet on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 9:00 – 12:00.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lakes-pines-demonstration-garden-work-day-at-wood-county-arboretum-6/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T230000
DTSTAMP:20260616T195134
CREATED:20260601T214742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T214744Z
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SUMMARY:Lake Mineral Wells State Park Pollinator Garden Work Day\, Volunteer Opportunity\, Cross Timbers Chapter\, Mineral Wells\, Saturday\, 6/20/2026 at 9 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:🌿 Calling All Native Plant Enthusiasts! 🌿  Be a Pollinator Protector! 🐝🌸 \n\n\n\nJoin us for a morning of volunteer magic at Lake Mineral Wells State Park. 🌼✨ \n\n\n\nYou can help maintain the pollinator garden at Lake Mineral Wells State Park! 🌼🦋 This wonderful community effort supports our local ecosystems and provides habitat to facilitate the important work of pollinators.  This garden provides educational information to visitors and is utilized by the park staff to explain the importance of native plants and their benefits. \n\n\n\nHere are some suggestions on clothing and what to bring: \n\n\n\n\nWork Clothing: Wear comfortable work clothing appropriate for the weather. Layers are great for adjusting to changing conditions.\n\n\n\nGloves: If you have gardening gloves\, bring them along. They’ll protect your hands while working with plants and soil.\n\n\n\nGardening Tools: If you own any gardening tools\, such as nippers\, shovels\, spades\, pitchforks\, or wheelbarrows\, feel free to bring them.  Buckets and brooms are also useful. These tools can be incredibly helpful for various tasks.\n\n\n\nWater: Stay hydrated! Bring a water bottle to keep yourself refreshed during the work.\n\n\n\nHat:  A hat with a wide brim provides shade for your face\, neck\, and ears\, protecting you from direct sunlight. It helps prevent sunburn and reduces the risk of skin damage caused by UV radiation.  In case of cooler weather\, wear a hat to keep warm.\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Details: \n\n\n\n\nIf the temperature is below 40°F or if it’s raining\, the workday will be canceled. \n\n\n\nFor any specific questions or further information\, you can reach out to Cindy Crump at cindyleecrump@gmail.com or Vicki Brooks at vicki.brooks@icloud.com\n\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\n\nLake Mineral Wells State Park\, 100 Park Road 71\, Mineral Wells\, Texas.\n\n\n\nBefore entering the park gates\, take a left into the administration building parking lot.\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Point: \n\n\n\n\nMeet at the garden located near the administration building entrance (before paying at the gate).\n\n\n\n\nLet’s come together and contribute to the beauty and health of our local environment! 🌿🌸 \n\n\n\nVolunteer hours count towards Texas Master Naturalist and Texas Master Gardeners.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lake-mineral-wells-state-park-pollinator-garden-work-day-volunteer-opportunity-cross-timbers-chapter-mineral-wells-saturday-6-20-2026-at-9-a-m/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T195134
CREATED:20260518T185709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T120405Z
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SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting - Creech Prairie Restoration in Wilson County
DESCRIPTION:Creech Prairie Restoration in Wilson County \n\n\n\nDrs. Robert and Melinda Creech are native Houstonians. Melinda holds a Ph.D. in English from Baylor; Robert’s degree is in Biblical Studies. They have been married 53 years and have three children: Alan\, Taylor\, and Jenna. Alan is married to Kathryn\, and they have a daughter\, Madison\, and a son\, Austin\, in Houston. Taylor is married to Amber\, and they have a daughter\, Ava\, and a son\, Jonas\, in North Carolina. Jenna lives in Anchorage\, Alaska\, with her son\, Isaiah. \n\n\n\nIn 2023\, after retiring from the faculty of Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary\,  the Creeches moved to family land in Floresville. Working with a Pastures for Upland Birds Grant from Texas Parks and Wildlife\, they are restoring 88 acres to native prairie. They’ve formed a non-profit organization (Creech Prairie Restoration\, Inc.) and have built a guesthouse on the property. They are Texas Master Gardeners\, serve on the Sutherland Springs Historical Museum board\, and are active in the Wilson County Historical Society. \n\n\n\nThe meeting is at the Headwaters of the Comal 333 E. Klingmann St.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-meeting-native-plants-for-the-shade/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T195134
CREATED:20250311T025622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T025624Z
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SUMMARY:Prairie Rose Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly chapter meeting at the Somervell County Citizens Center\, 209 SW Barnard Street in Glen Rose. The meetings are free and open to visitors.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/prairie-rose-chapter-meeting/2026-06-22/
LOCATION:Somervell County Citizens Center\, 209 SW Barnard Street\, Glen Rose\, Texas\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T195134
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SUMMARY:Bastrop County Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly chapter meeting. Our meetings are hybrid. You can join us in person at the Bastrop Public Library in the Pressley Conference Room or virtually via Zoom.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/bastrop-county-chapter-meeting-5/2026-06-22/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T195134
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Dear NLCP Committee Members\,  \n\n\n\nThis Monday begins our first meeting of 2024. We will meet at 7:00pm on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month on this Zoom link: \n\n\n\n https://npsot-org.zoom.us/j/87628189964?pwd=NUdBV3ZTSzFVMjJjTnpycjlQTGRJQT09.  \n\n\n\nWe’re a small committee\, and we don’t get to see each other in person very often\, so please plan to join with your camera on.  \n\n\n\nSee you Monday! \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nJay Gowen\, NLCP Chair\, Pines and Prairies Chapter\, 832-513-5785 (cell)
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/49257/2026-06-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T110000
DTSTAMP:20260616T195134
CREATED:20260416T023114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T023116Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Workday at EIH
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to propagate native plants while helping grow plants for the chapter’s plant sales. Activities include starting plants from seeds\, cuttings\, and other methods\, as well as making labels\, mixing soil\, and prepping growing trays. \n\n\n\nHabitat volunteers may also help weed and mulch flower beds\, plant native plants\, maintain pathways\, and trim trees and bushes. \n\n\n\n\nNo experience necessary\n\n\n\nBring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)\n\n\n\nDon’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle\, hat\, and sunscreen!\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers must be 18 or older to participate in EIH’s workdays unless prior arrangements have been made. \n\n\n\nWe do not hold workdays when the university is officially closed. Also\, workdays are canceled during inclement weather\, though a light sprinkle or drizzle rarely keeps us out of the garden. If you’re not sure\, please call 281-283-3950 or 281-283-3045\, and we’ll let you know if we’re digging in. \n\n\n\nLocationEnvironmental Institute of Houston (Click link for Google Map)University of Houston-Clear LakeNorth Office Annex (NOA) 1 Building2700 Bay Area Blvd.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/tuesday-workday-at-eih/2026-06-23/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T195134
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T003618Z
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SUMMARY:June Meeting - Medicinal Plants\, Cross Timbers Chapter Meeting (Weatherford) - Tuesday 6/23/2026
DESCRIPTION:DATE: Tuesday\, June 23rd\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTIME: 6 pm \n\n\n\nLOCATION: \n\n\n\n213 Raymond George Way\, Weatherford\, TX 76086\, United States \n\n\n\nSPEAKER: Ricky Linex \n\n\n\nMedicinal Applications of Native Plants by Native Americans: \n\n\n\nPresentation showcases 45 native Texas forbs\, shrubs and trees that were used medicinally by many tribes across Texas and the southern US. The treatment method and the illness or disease treated will be discussed for each plant. Resources will be shown that can be used to research plants you are interested in to see what tribes might have used the plants. The Native Americans utilized many native plants for treatment of various illnesses for thousands of years\, much of this knowledge was set aside when synthetic medicines became widely available. \n\n\n\nAbout Ricky: \n\n\n\nRicky Linex retired in 2021 as a wildlife biologist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service and now works as a range and wildlife consultant. With NRCS\, Linex worked 52 counties in north central Texas covering the Rolling Plains\, Cross Timbers\, Blackland Prairie\, and Post Oak Savannah vegetational regions. He worked 38.5 years with NRCS in Goldthwaite\, Snyder\, Abilene\, and Weatherford. He is the author of Range Plants of North Central Texas\, A Land Users Guide to Their Identification\, Value and Management\, a plant identification book for Texas. Range Plants was recognized in 2015 as an outstanding publication by the Texas Chapter – The Wildlife Society\, the Native Plant Society of Texas\, and the Texas Section – Society for Range Management. \n\n\n\nSee less \n\n\n\nMeeting Details: \n\n\n\n6:00pm Chapter Business Meeting \n\n\n\n6:30pm Monthly Feature Presentation \n\n\n\nThis educational event is open to the public. \n\n\n\nLocation: Mount Pleasant Historical School\, 213 Raymond George Way\, Weatherford\, Texas. \n\n\n\n\n6:00 p.m. Chapter Business Meeting and Update on Native Plant Sale\n\n\n\n6:30 p.m. Bat Presentation
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/january-meeting-medicinal-plants-cross-timbers-chapter-meeting-weatherford-tuesday-1-27-2026/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T195134
CREATED:20260311T223918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T224130Z
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SUMMARY:Austin Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Chapter Meeting\, 4th Tuesday of each month 7PM (with social time at 6:30PM). \n\n\n\nLocation: Lakewood Clubhouse at 7317 Lakewood Dr\, Austin\, TX 78750.The meeting will have a Zoom hybrid option as well. You must register for the Zoom meeting to attend online.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/austin-chapter-meeting-24/
LOCATION:Lakewood Clubhouse\, 7317 Lakewood Dr.\, Austin\, Texas\, 78750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T195134
CREATED:20260523T143847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T144051Z
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SUMMARY:San Antonio Chapter Meeting June 2026
DESCRIPTION:Arrive at 6:30pm to share or find native plants at the Native Plants for All table. \n\n\n\nThis will be a “hybrid” meeting\, attend in-person or online. \n\n\n\n\nIn person: The Gathering Center at the Urban Ecology Center at Phil Hardberger Park\, 8400 NW Military Hwy\n\n\n\nOnline: Please register in advance to attend via Zoom.\n\n\n\n\nPresentation by Jeannie Hernandez\, Quality Assurance Specialist II with San Antonio River AuthoritySlow Down Burden\, Spread Out Teamwork\, Sink In Impact\n\n\n\nThe Residential Rain Garden Club at The San Antonio River Authority is a group of like-minded people who enjoy sharing expertise and solving landscape problems. For the past 10 years our group has worked to solve drainage issues with nature-based practices including rain gardens\, pollinator swales\, and replacing turf grass with native plants on member-owned properties. Our volunteer efforts have resulted in many residential projects that improve landscapes for the homeowner\, wildlife\, and the watershed. Our team has worked hard to implement solutions\, teaching and learning as we grow a community of watershed wise stewards. \n\n\n\nJeanette Hernandez is a Quality Assurance Specialist II currently holding the position of Deputy Quality Manager for the San Antonio River Authority TCEQ Laboratory Accreditation Program. She also serves as the Laboratory Quality Assurance Officer for the Texas Clean Rivers Program (CRP). \n\n\n\nIf you are attending in person\, there is no need to register. However\, if you are attending via Zoom\, please register here before the meeting begins as late registration and entry will not be allowed. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n\n\nNote: The Zoom recording will be available within days after the meeting on our  YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/san-antonio-chapter-meeting-june-2026/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T195134
CREATED:20251028T044758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T220742Z
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SUMMARY:Wichita River Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly members meeting with a variety of topics. Meetings are held the fourth Thursday of the month at  6 p.m. @The Forum Club Room (East Entrance) at 2120 Speedway Avenue\, Wichita Falls\, TX. 76308.  
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chapter-meeting-4/2026-06-25/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T193000
DTSTAMP:20260616T195134
CREATED:20251211T185336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T221515Z
UID:10005975-1782410400-1782415800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) Executive Committee meetings occur monthly. \n\n\n\nAll members are welcome. Please formally submit your interest to attend as a guest or to be added to the agenda one week prior to executive-director@npsot.org. Guest will need to submit prior notice to each meeting they wish to attend\, to receive the relevant meeting info. Please be prepared to follow the Visitor’s Executive Meeting Protocol.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-18/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T195134
CREATED:20251214T213024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T010336Z
UID:10005993-1782412200-1782419400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Transformation of Lewisville Spaces to Thriving Habitats and Short Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The City of Lewisville Parks and Recreation Department has taken an important step towards preserving and protecting the local ecosystem by establishing pollinator prairies and no-mow zones. These prairies are designed to provide habitats for various pollinators\, such as bees\, butterflies\, and birds\, who play a crucial role in pollinating flowers and crops. The initiative involved transforming unused spaces in the city\, such as road medians and undeveloped parkland\, into thriving habitats for pollinators with the help of native plants and wildflowers. Chris Chastain\, Environmental Preserve and Greenbelt Manager\, will present the program and answer all your questions. \n\n\n\n6:30 pm – Social time7:00 pm – Zoom opens and meeting begins \n\n\n\nOpen to the public. \n\n\n\nWe hope you can join our meeting in person at TWU’s Ann Stuart Science Complex.  Campus parking is open after 6:00 pm. \n\n\n\nIf you can’t join us in person\, we invite you to our Zoom meeting. \n\n\n\nZOOM PARTICIPANTS ONLY: Please Register in advance for this meeting: \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wm475rUZRam2kATnwYJuKw \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/program-and-short-business-meeting-6/
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting,Chapter Meeting,Hybrid chapter meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T195134
CREATED:20260604T025703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T025706Z
UID:10006707-1782414000-1782417600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Galveston Chapter Monthly Meeting - Book Club Discussion "Bringing Nature Home" by Douglas Tallamy
DESCRIPTION:Still plenty of time to read up and join in the discussion or just come to listen and help us package seeds for sharing at upcoming events. \n\n\n\n6pm Social hour\, 7pm – 8pm Meeting \n\n\n\nUnitarian Universalist Fellowship\, 502 Church St\, Galveston\, TX 77550
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/galveston-chapter-monthly-meeting-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T195134
CREATED:20260416T014429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T014430Z
UID:10007012-1782478800-1782486000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Seedlings Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Seedlings is a hands-on group focused on collecting\, cleaning\, and sharing native plant seeds with the community through seed libraries and other activities. Whether you’re experienced or just want to learn\, all are welcome! \n\n\n\nSeedlings meets twice a month:\n\n\n\nBefore the chapter meeting (Second Monday)5–6 p.m.UHCL Bayou Building\, room varies—please check the monthly chapter meeting announcement for room details. \n\n\n\nFourth Friday of the month1–3 p.m.Open classroom\, North Office Annex 2\, UHCL (near Entrance 3\, Middlebrook Drive)
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/seedlings-group-meeting-2/2026-06-26/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T100000
DTSTAMP:20260616T195134
CREATED:20250713T200120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T211344Z
UID:10005427-1782547200-1782554400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Go Native: Natives for Your Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Location: The Urban Ecology Center at Phil Hardberger Park\, 8400 NW Military Hwy\, San Antonio\, TX 78231 \n\n\n\nThe purpose of this walk is to familiarize attendees about Texas native plants that you can incorporate into your own home landscape. The walk will focus on plantings around the Urban Ecology Center and the Alamo Area Master Naturalist Demonstration Garden and various naturally occurring plants in the park. \n\n\n\nThis event is presented by the San Antonio Chapter – Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT-SA) chapter. It will be led by Joan Miller\, a former president of NPSOT-SA and Drake White of The Nectar Bar\, both active plant propagators\, identifiers of native plants\, and teachers/event leaders of all things related to native plants. \n\n\n\nJoan and Drake also discuss where in your landscape to use the plant\, its water requirements\, and tips for caring for the plant\, especially when and how much to cut back. They also point out how the plants function in the ecosystem especially which butterflies utilize the plants. Bring your questions and re-imagine your yard by incorporating new native plants ! \n\n\n\nPlease arrive about 7:45 am to sign up for a 8:00 am departure. We will walk around the UEC\, along several paths from the UEC\, and finish in the Demonstration Garden. There will be brief explanations of natives seen along the away that are candidates for the home landscape. \n\n\n\nMinors only when accompanied by an adult parent/guardian. Dogs allowed if leashed and socialized. DIFFICULTY: Easy\, definitely suitable for families. Flat terrain\, slow-paced. This will be a less than 1.0-mile walk and last about two hours ending back at the Urban Ecology Center around 10:00 am. \n\n\n\nThe trail is a natural surface so be sure to wear sturdy shoes and\, dependent on the weather\, bring water\, sun protection\, and dress appropriate for the day and season. Suggested $3 individual or $5 family donations to the PHP Conservancy to support enhancements to the park. \n\n\n\nThis event’s co-sponsors are the Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy\, the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department’s Natural Areas Office\, the Alamo Area Master Naturalists\, and the Alamo Group of the Sierra Club. The lead sponsor is the NPSOT-SA chapter. \n\n\n\nContact Texas Master Naturalist Jean Hackett (jhackett@me.com) for additional information or questions. \n\n\n\nLEARN MORE AND RSVP
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/go-native-natives-for-your-landscape-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T110000
DTSTAMP:20260616T195134
CREATED:20260601T214401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T214405Z
UID:10007575-1782550800-1782558000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Chandor Nature Trail "Spruce Up"\, Volunteer Opportunity\, Cross Timbers Chapter\, Weatherford\, Saturday\, 06/27/2026 at 9 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:Spruce Up Days\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for the Chandor Nature Trail “Spruce Up” volunteer day from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.  Late comers are welcome. Interested volunteers can contact Cross Timbers trail steward Terri Taylor\, at terriltay@sbcglobal.net. See you on the trail! \n\n\n\nIf you can’t do manual labor be an education liason – community service volunteers need guidance to introduce them to the nature trail’s needs and to help identify plants. You can play an important role helping educate and supervising the volunteers.  \n\n\n\nVolunteer hours count towards Texas Master Naturalist and Texas Master Gardeners. \n\n\n\nAbout the Nature Trail\n\n\n\nChandor Nature Trail is just under one mile long and is open for hikers and their leashed dogs free of charge during Chandor Garden hours. The Garden’s address is 711 W Lee Street in Weatherford.  
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/chandor-nature-trail-spruce-up-volunteer-opportunity-cross-timbers-chapter-weatherford-saturday-06-27-2026-at-9-a-m/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T110000
DTSTAMP:20260616T195134
CREATED:20260604T031407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T031409Z
UID:10007589-1782550800-1782558000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Garden Workday at the Moody Gardens Demonstration Bird Garden
DESCRIPTION:Galveston County Chapter partners with Moody Gardens to help maintain their native plant garden for birds! \n\n\n\nEmail galvestonnpsot@gmail.com for details if you would like to join in. \n\n\n\nThis recurring workday is scheduled for every 4th Saturday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am moving forward.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/garden-workday-at-the-moody-gardens-demonstration-bird-garden-11/2026-06-27/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T110000
DTSTAMP:20260616T195134
CREATED:20260416T023114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T023116Z
UID:10007141-1782810000-1782817200@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Workday at EIH
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to propagate native plants while helping grow plants for the chapter’s plant sales. Activities include starting plants from seeds\, cuttings\, and other methods\, as well as making labels\, mixing soil\, and prepping growing trays. \n\n\n\nHabitat volunteers may also help weed and mulch flower beds\, plant native plants\, maintain pathways\, and trim trees and bushes. \n\n\n\n\nNo experience necessary\n\n\n\nBring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)\n\n\n\nDon’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle\, hat\, and sunscreen!\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers must be 18 or older to participate in EIH’s workdays unless prior arrangements have been made. \n\n\n\nWe do not hold workdays when the university is officially closed. Also\, workdays are canceled during inclement weather\, though a light sprinkle or drizzle rarely keeps us out of the garden. If you’re not sure\, please call 281-283-3950 or 281-283-3045\, and we’ll let you know if we’re digging in. \n\n\n\nLocationEnvironmental Institute of Houston (Click link for Google Map)University of Houston-Clear LakeNorth Office Annex (NOA) 1 Building2700 Bay Area Blvd.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/tuesday-workday-at-eih/2026-06-30/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity,Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T195134
CREATED:20260615T214456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T214746Z
UID:10007663-1782912600-1782914400@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Sorelle Farms Native Texas Plants Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Be sure to join us for a pre-chapter meeting garden tour of the natives at Sorelle Farms.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/sorelle-farms-native-texas-plants-garden-tour/
CATEGORIES:Garden Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T153000
DTSTAMP:20260616T195134
CREATED:20260415T022041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T231815Z
UID:10006997-1782912600-1782919800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Lakes & Pines Chapter Meeting - "Riverby Ranch - The Rebuilding of a North Texas Century Farm" presented by Brandon Hall
DESCRIPTION:Presentation by Brandon Hall – Details to follow!
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lakes-pines-chapter-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T113000
DTSTAMP:20260616T195134
CREATED:20250622T182651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251225T021812Z
UID:10005250-1782982800-1782991800@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Boerne City Campus Natural Area (BCCNA) Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join us for BCCNA workdays! \n\n\n\nThe BCCNA project involves the restoration and enhancement of the Boerne City Campus Natural Area (BCCNA). The BCCNA is comprised of 13-acres on either side of the Old No. 9 Trail\, behind the library. We are working towards restoring this area to a native pollinator habitat\, creating a wildlife corridor and haven within the city. \n\n\n\nBCCNA Workdays take place on the first and third Thursdays of each month. \n\n\n\nOur meeting place will be in the Boerne Patrick Heath Public Library parking lot near the windmill. If you don’t see us at the windmill\, walk out behind the library across the creek as we’ve likely already started!  \n\n\n\nEach volunteer will be required to fill out the City of Boerne’s liability waiver the first time he or she volunteers. \n\n\n\nContact Jeff Schwarz at jeffschwarz27@gmail.com for more info.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/boerne-city-campus-natural-area-bccna-workday-3/2026-07-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T110000
DTSTAMP:20260616T195134
CREATED:20250215T195243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T195316Z
UID:10004532-1782984600-1782990000@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Workdays at the Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country Demonstration Garden
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Demonstration Garden Workday! This is a fantastic opportunity to get your hands dirty\, learn new gardening techniques\, and contribute to the beauty and sustainability of our community garden. The garden is located at 4831 FM 2673\, Canyon Lake\, TX.  Contact Mickey Riviere\, mr0752@gvtc.com\, for details. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nHands-On Learning: Gain practical experience in planting\, pruning\, and maintaining a variety of native plants.\n\n\n\nExpert Guidance: Our knowledgeable gardeners will be on hand to share tips and answer your gardening questions.\n\n\n\nCommunity Spirit: Meet fellow garden lovers\, share stories\, and enjoy the camaraderie of working together.\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\n\n\n\nComfortable clothing and gardening gloves\n\n\n\nA hat\, sunscreen\, and water\n\n\n\nYour boundless enthusiasm and love for gardening!\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out\, this workday is for everyone. Let’s come together to make our demonstration garden a thriving\, beautiful space for all to enjoy.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/workdays-at-the-heritage-museum-of-the-texas-hill-country-demonstration-garden-5/2026-07-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T193000
DTSTAMP:20260616T195134
CREATED:20260417T220517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T195312Z
UID:10007173-1783016100-1783020600@www.npsot.org
SUMMARY:Thursday\, July 2nd- Tree Identification Walk Led by Carol Loopstra\, Ph.D. at Castle Rock Park Loop Trail
DESCRIPTION:Tree Identification Walk Lead by Carol Loopstra\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nJoin Carol Loopstra\, Ph.D.\, for a tree walk! Thursday\, July 2nd– gather at 6:15\, start at 6:30\, end by 7:30pm. After 31 years of research and teaching at Texas A&M University\, Carol Loopstra\, Ph.D.\, associate professor in the Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology\, recently retired leaving a legacy rooted as deeply as the forests she spent her career studying. We will meet up at the Castle Rock Park park at 6:15 pm – 4500 Castle Rock Pkwy\, College Station\, TX 77845. Please park on the street. Bring your water bottle\, hat\, walking shoes and sunscreen if needed. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to learn about the blessing of trees in our area!
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/thursday-july2nd-tree-identification-walk-led-by-carol-loopstra-ph-d/
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