Chapter Meetings are Held at the Urban Ecology Center at Phil Hardberger Park
Meeting Time
Log in at 6:45
7:00 pm – Meeting and program
Our chapter meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month in The Gathering Hall at The Urban Ecology Center at Phil Hardberger Park and via Zoom except August, November, and December. The meetings are free and open to members and the general public. To get information by email on how to register in advance for each monthly meeting, please subscribe to the NPSOT Mailing list.
Chapter Meeting Presentations
Restore the Earth! Create a Pocket Prairie
September 26, 2023 – 7:00 pm. Restore the Earth! Create a Pocket Prairie by Michelle Gorham of Native American Seed; This will be a “hybrid” meeting, attend in-person or online.
You Are What You Eat – Dining from a Bee’s Perspective
July 2023 Presentation by Mark De KiewietYou Are What You Eat – Dining from a Bee’s Perspective Mr. de Kiewiet will discuss his practice keeping feral bees “back to how
Butterflies of Bexar County
June 2023 Presentation by Zachary Tonzetich Butterflies of Bexar County Zachary Tonzetich will discuss some of the basics about how to get started in butterfly watching, describe some identification tips,
Wings in the Wildscape Demonstration Garden: A Story in Photos
May 2023 Presentation by Patsy Kuentz Wings in the Wildscape Demonstration Garden: A Story in Photos Patsy Kuentz, is member of our NPSOT chapter, a Certified Alamo Area Master Naturalist,
Hardberger Park: From Conception to Completion
April 2023 Presentation by Wendy Leonard Nature Preserve Officer City of San Antonio Phil Hardberger Park Phil Hardberger Park opened to the public in May 2010. Wendy Leonard, PHP Nature
Welcome Home to Phil Hardberger Park!
March 2023 Presentation by NPSOT Members Join our chapter as we officially kick off our new home for meetings. Chapter members will give short presentations related to the Park and
Increased Climate Variability and the Impact on Native and Invasive Plants
February 2023 Presentation by Cheryl Hamilton Climate variability is a game-changer in the increasing die-off of native plants and the proliferation of invasive plants. Scientists are tracking the life-cycle changes
Chapter Social Meeting
Join us in person at Hardberger Park to reconnect and welcome the new year!
Circle of the Springs Garden
October 2022 Presentation by Patrick McGuire Gardens can easily become overgrown and overwhelming. Tending the Circle of the Springs we observed this happening. As we approached the end of the
Haven for Pollinators at Haven For Hope!
September 2022 Presentation by Jenny Baine Jenny will share her experience installing a pollinator rain garden for a non-profit organization. We will discuss: Customer centric design, Volunteers – key to
Overview of Design Approaches and Techniques for Restoring Natural Stream Functions
July 2022 Presentation by Tami Norton and LeeAnne Lutz, EPR: Ecosystem Planning and Restoration Many streams and waterways have been impacted by agricultural practices, changes in the watershed due to
Rare Plants of Texas
June 2022 Presentation by Michael Eason, State Botanist for the Native Plant Society of Texas Join Michael as he gives an overview of the rare plants of Texas and the