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Northeast Texas NPSOT Plant & Seed Swap

Meet and greet and plant and seed swap with Tyler and Northeast Chapters. Bring a snack to share if you would like. This is a NPSOT members-only social event. When: Sunday, October 27th, 3:00 - 4:30 Where: Big Sandy City Park across from Big Sandy ISD Band Hall @ 401 Wildcat Drive.

Chapter Meeting – Composting: What, How, & Why

Gary Johnstone, Comal Master Gardener Meeting at the New Braunfels Public Library meeting room. Social 5:45 pm, Business 6:15 pm, Program at 6:30 pmZoom link and passcode in January newsletter and on website.

Dear NLCP Committee Members,  This 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:  https://npsot-org.zoom.us/j/87628189964?pwd=NUdBV3ZTSzFVMjJjTnpycjlQTGRJQT09.  We'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.  See […]

NLCP Level 1 Class (Clear Lake Chapter)

Summary Learn about the benefits of native plants, desirable plants for your area and design considerations for your landscape. NLCP is a state-wide program, but classes focus on the characteristics and plants in the region in which they are taught. Description NOTE: This class is hosted by the Clear Lake Chapter of the Native Plant […]

Level 1 – Introduction to Native Landscapes

Clear Lake Chapter — November 2. 2024 — Level 1 Class - In-person or online. Learn about the benefits of native plants, desirable plants for your area and design considerations for your landscape.

$45

Q4 State Board Meeting – Nov 2

Native Plant Society of Texas State Board MeetingZoom - Virtual MeetingSaturday, November 2, 20249 - 11:45 am (join Zoom meeting as early as 08:30 pm) This event is free and all Society members are welcome! Voting members include chapter presidents (or their representatives), state-level executive officers and state standing committee chairs. Register to attend the meeting (link good through […]

Outreach: Eco Fest

Clear Lake Chapter — Saturday, November 2 — Join us in League City to learn about native plants and why they are important!

Williamson County Chapter Fall 2024 Native Plant Sale-in person

See all the details, including plants we plan to have available, on our page => NPSOT-Wilco's Fall 2024 Native Plant Sales Location: Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, 3005 County Road 175, Leander, TX 78641, in the pavilions (Boulder East and Boulder West) near the Quarry Splash Pad. Sale hours are from 11:00 AM – 2 PM or […]

November 5, 2024 – Chapter Meeting at Hunke Gathering Hall at Herff Farm

Boerne Chapter Meeting at Hunke Gathering Hall at Herff Farm 6:00pm Social Time, 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm Chapter Announcements followed by presentation Speakers - Rufus Stephens and Jan Wrede Rufus is a Certified Wildlife Biologist and educator. He has worked as a wildlife biologist for 35 years, 23 years with TPWD. Rufus is one of […]

Workdays at the Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country Demonstration Garden

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 Mickey Rivere, mr0752@gvtc.com, for details. What to Expect: What to Bring: Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just […]

Anna Hurst, Eco Blossom Nursery, North Central Chapter Meeting

Fort Worth Botanic Garden in the Rose Room 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas 76107 6:15 pm Socializing & snacks 6:30 pm Business meeting and announcementsThe presentation will follow our business meeting. This meeting is hybrid; in person with a virtual Zoom option. Register in advance for this meeting: https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkcemoqDovH9Qb5PdbLPQN_ipqLjhCzESG After registering, you will receive […]

Chapter Plant Sale and NLCP Class

Our Lindheimer chapter has a plant sale and NLCP class coming up on Nov 9.  Volunteers are needed to assist the day before and day of the event.  Please consider donating some time to this endeavor as it helps fund our chapter activities for the year.  Use the Signup Genius link below for the various […]

Fall 2024 Plant Sale

Joins us for our fall plant sale. Get more info, including a plant list here.

Outreach Booth at Magnolia ISD Event Center

The Magnolia Rotary Club, in partnership with the Lake Creek Greenway Partnership, announces its 2024 Fundraiser project, Celebration of Nature and Outdoors, on Saturday November 9th from 11am to 3pm at the Magnolia Event Center. Sign up to help here. Location: Magnolia Event Center, 11659 FM 1488, Magnolia, TX 77354

Pines and Prairies NLCP Committee Meeting

Dear NLCP Committee Members,  This 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:  https://npsot-org.zoom.us/j/87628189964?pwd=NUdBV3ZTSzFVMjJjTnpycjlQTGRJQT09.  We'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.  See […]

Chapter Meeting – Landscaping for Biodiversity – Lonnie Childs

Landscaping for BiodiversityNative Plants, Healthy Habitats, & Saving Your Patch of Texas We receive daily reminders of the escalating impacts of climate change, but the increasing loss of habitats and biodiversity deserve equal attention as indicators of our declining natural world. What’s an individual to do in the face of growing gloom and doom? This […]

Texas Museum of Handmade Furniture Demonstration Garden Workday

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 Craig Bruska for more details: craigbruska@hotmail.com. The garden is located at 1370 Church Hill Dr., New Braunfels, Tx […]

Texas Museum of Handmade Furniture Demonstration Garden Workday

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 Craig Bruska for more details: craigbruska@hotmail.com. The garden is located at 1370 Church Hill Dr., New Braunfels, Tx […]

Executive Committee Meeting – Nov 13

Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) Executive Committee meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month and any member may attend. Contact the Executive Director prior to the […]

Plant Conservation Programs at San Antonio Botanical Garden – Williamson County Chapter Meeting, November 14

Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday, November 14, 2024, when our featured topic will be “Plant Conservation Programs at San Antonio Botanical Garden” with Michael Eason. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting. NOTE: This month’s guest presentation will NOT be recorded […]

Seven Principals of Xeriscaping in the Edward’s Plateau

Craig Bruska, Director of Education for the Lindheimer Chapter, will conduct this class for the public. Location will be the Tye Preston Memorial Library, 16311 S. Access Road, Canyon Lake, TX, in the Casteel Room. Registration is not required.

Workday at Lake Creek Preserve Wildflower Garden

Glen Buckley, Lake Creek Preserve, seeded two 90’ x 15’ areas at the trailhead with wildflower mix.  These areas were overrun with Bermuda grass, nut grass, and cumin ragweed. Join others to prepare the area for a spring wildflower showing! Workday:   Saturday, November 16, 8 a.m. Tasks:  Spread compost, cardboard, and mulch Needs:  Non-glossy Cardboard at least […]

NLCP Level 2 via Zoom (Houston Chapter)

Summary Learn about 45 natives and how to design your native plant landscape! NLCP is a state-wide program, but classes focus on the characteristics and plants in the region in which they are taught. Description This class is 100% via Zoom and the content is specific to the greater-Houston area. Summary Level 2: Landscape Design […]

Event Series Beaumont Chapter Meeting

Beaumont Chapter Meeting

Tyrell Park 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive, Beaumont, Texas

Join us for our monthly chapter meetings. You do not need to be a member to attend. We meet the 3rd Monday of each month. Meeting Location: Tyrrell Park - 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive, Beaumont, TX 77705 We meet in the Binks Horticultural Center in the Beaumont Botanical Gardens area of the park.

Event Series Monthly Chapter Meeting

Lindheimer Chapter Monthly Meeting – Seed Swap!

Location: Tye Preston Memorial Library, 16311 S. Access Road, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133. Join the Lindheimer Chapter for our annual native seed swap, in place of our November monthly meeting. Gather your native seeds and bring them from 5:30 - 7:30 on Tuesday, November 19th to swap with other members. Don't worry if you have […]

Event Series Austin Chapter Meeting

Austin Chapter Meeting – Native Grasses and Grasslands of Texas – November 19

Lakewood Clubhouse 7317 Lakewood Dr., Austin, Texas, United States

Our guest speaker this month is Chris Best (State Botanist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Austin, Texas) presenting, "Native Grasses and Grasslands of Texas:  Ecology, conservation, and restoration of native grasslands in Texas."    This will be a hybrid meeting, with both in-person and virtual options. The in-person location is Lakewood Clubhouse (off 360) 7317 Lakewood Drive, Austin, […]

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About the Region

New Braunfels, the location of our Fall 2024 Symposium, straddles both the Edwards Plateau Ecoregion and the Blackland Prairie ecoregion. Interstate 35 divides the city of New Braunfels; its path through the city closely parallels the boundary of these two ecoregions, with the Edwards Plateau on the west side and the Blackland Prairies region to the east. 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 four host chapters (New Braunfels, Lindheimer, Guadalupe, and the Hill Country chapters) are located in one or both of the ecoregions above. However, the eastern portion of Guadalupe County also falls within the Post Oak Savanna ecoregion. Annual rainfall averages 35 to 45 inches, with higher averages to the east. A wide variety of hardwood trees are found, including several species of oaks, elms, and in the Bastrop area, loblolly pine (Pinus taeda). Grasses and forbs dominate in the open savannas, with most common grass being little bluestem. Ranching, agriculture, and fire suppression have allowed woody species to encroach on the once-open savannas.

Source: Wildflowers of Texas by Michael Eason