Protecting the Texas environment through conservation, research and utilization of native plants
Native Plant Database
Search for plants that fit your landscape by soil type, sun/shade, height, and more
Native Plants ...
Are drought-tolerant, naturally conserving our precious water resources
Provide habitat and food for birds, butterflies, bees and other wildlife
Don’t need special pampering or fertilizing
Are natural to their ecosystem
Help us maintain biological biodiversity
Shop Native Plants Near You!
The Native Plant Society of Texas partners with local nurseries and growers. Learn more about our NICE Program and start shopping.
Latest Chapter News
Local chapters across the state help promote the Native Plant Society of Texas mission while providing a social context which many members enjoy. Each chapter chooses projects according to the interests of their members, and organizes local field trips, meetings, plant sales and other events. Most chapters publish their own websites and newsletters.
An Ecologic overview of growing native plants & using sound environmental practices
The basics on the connection between growing natives, practicing sound environmental principles and how this affects ecosystem health.
Craig Hensley is a lifelong naturalist, biologist and educator, having shared his passion for the natural world with audiences from Minnesota to Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and for the past 13+ years, in Texas. He served as the Interpreter and Resources Specialist for Guadalupe River State Park and Honey Creek State Natural Area, as a Wildlife Biologist for Comal and Kendall Counties, and for the past 4+ years as one of two Texas Nature Trackers Biologists with the Community Stewardship and Engagement Program. Craig lives with his wife Terry Lashley in Boerne where he has grown more than 70 species of native plants in his small greenhouse, converting their yard to a nature sanctuary.
Seed Roundup- Saturday, November 16, 10AM-12PM, Lick Creek Park
Join us at Lick Creek Park on Saturday, November 16,
The Chapter Holiday Pot Luck Supper December 3, 2024
Join us in celebrating the holiday season with our traditional
Where to see native plants
Chapter members support native plant gardens, or Chapter Demo Gardens, in many cities and parks in Texas.
Classes and Native Landscape Certification
Class Descriptions
Level 1 is a prerequisite for Level 2 and for Level 3. Subsequent levels may be taken in any order. NLCP is a state-wide program, but classes focus on the
Native Landscape Certification Program
Fall 2024 Schedule Classes are consistent across the state but focus on the characteristics and plants of the region in which they are taught. Please register for classes located in
Gardening for Monarchs
Monarch & Milkweed Resources
Learn about Monarchs Learn about the Monarch Butterfly Learn about Milkweed Texas Parks and Wildlife Identification of Milkweeds (Illustrated Guide) Learn about Butterfly Gardens Wildflower Center guide to making
Monarch Waystation Requirements
Monarch Waystations are places that provide all the resources necessary for monarchs to produce successive generations and sustain their migration. A Monarch Waystation needs milkweeds, nectar plants, and some kind of
Garden Grants
Monarch Garden Grants The Native Plant Society of Texas awards small grants to nature centers, schools, educational groups and others to help fund development of Monarch demonstration gardens or Monarch Waystations
Texas Native Plants Member Magazine
Summer 2024 Member Magazine
Spring 2024 Member Magazine
Winter 2024 Member Magazine
IT'S NOT TOO LATE! REGISTER BEFORE 10/11/24 FOR THE VIRTUAL EVENT!
In-person registration has closed but you can still enjoy two days of live-streaming speakers and receive recordings to view on your own schedule!
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Spread the word – academic grants process opens soon! Applications for the graduate level Ann Miller Gonzales Graduate Research Grant will be accepted from September 1 – October 15.
