Welcome to the Austin Chapter of NPSOT including Travis County and the dozens of cities within its boundaries.
We are in both the Texas Blackland Prairies and Edwards Plateau Ecoregions, divided around Interstate-35, and includes urban, prairie, and woodlands landscapes. Our average rainfall is about 35 inches with peak rainfall usually in May and October, Hardiness Zone 9a.
Use the menus in the bar above to get more information relevant to our area, including plant lists, activities, and more. The menus in white lead to our State NPSOT website.
Please join us at a meeting, field trip, plant rescue, or other activity.
Chapter News
Posts about our chapter activities, and other important information
New Native Plant Nursery – Pollinatives
We have a new Texas native plant nursery opening in Converse Texas, which is northeast of San Antonio near Schertz. Although Converse is a bit of a drive from Austin,
NPSOT at Texas Nursery and Landscape Expo
The Native Plant Society of Texas had a booth at the Texas Nursery and Landscape (TNLA) Expo in San Antonio, Aug. 10 – 11. Haely Giambalvo, member of the San
Fall Plant Sale Fundraiser is Coming
We’re excited to announce our fall plant sale fundraiser! It will be on Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 10am to 2pm (or until sold out). Starting this fall, the plant
State of the Union: Nominating Season
Dear NPSOT Austin Members, It’s that time of the year again. Our Bylaws require that we form a nominations committee in August to recruit officers for the coming year. I
Austin NLCP Level 1 Class Registration Open
Registration is open for the Austin Chapter’s Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP) Level 1 class on October 18 and 19. Learn about the benefits of native plants, desirable plants for
August 2023 Plants of the Month
Here are our hardy survivors this month. Click on the images for more details about each plant Rock Rose Hoary False Goldenaster Flameleaf Sumac Snakeherb Western Ironweed Texas Lantana
Upcoming Events
Monthly Meetings
We meet most months online via Zoom. Details are on our Facebook page and email newsletter.
- 3rd Tuesday evening of the month
- 6:45 p.m.: Meet & Mingle
- 7 p.m.: Presentation
- 8:10 p.m.: Announcements/Business
- 8:45 p.m.: Adjourn
Stay in Touch
To stay up to date on all our meetings and activities, subscribe to the NPSOT Austin email list. You will get:
- Our monthly newsletter
- The link to join our monthly meeting by Zoom
- Reminders of plant sales, plant rescues, and other special events