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Reminder: May 6th Chapter Program – Location Change
A reminder to join us for our May 6th chapter program, a hybrid meeting and joint presentation hosted at the John and Judy Gay Library in McKinney and virtually via Zoom. This event is also part of McKinney’s Green Seminars and features Carol Clark as our presenter, speaking on “North Texas Pollinators”. For more
Year-Round Discovery for Citizen Scientists (and landowners) – “iNaturalist”, our sleuth for native plants
“Since retiring from the telecommunications industry in 2015, I have devoted myself to understanding nature and advocating for native biodiversity,” said Peter Joseph Hernandez. ““I’m looking forward to explaining how iNaturalist can be used in your own backyard.”
Boerne Chapter Meeting Tuesday, May 6
NPSOT Boerne is thrilled to welcome Meg Inglis, Executive Director of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) as our featured speaker for our May 6, 2025 meeting. Meg Inglis, a passionate advocate for native plants, will share an overview of recent state-level accomplishments and activities within the organization. What
NICE Spring 2025 Plant of the Season
Fragrant Phlox (Phlox pilosa) Perennial spring blooms that attract butterflies.Phlox pilosa, called Fragrant Phlox, Downy Phlox or Prairie Phlox, is found in north central Texas, primarily in the dry soils of prairies and dry wooded areas. It is a small herbaceous perennial that is usually 6-8 inches high and 6-12
May 13, 2025 Guadalupe Chapter Meeting
SEGUIN: Mycology 101 for Growers & Gardeners Tuesday, May 13, 2025; Program at 7 PM. Join the Guadalupe Chapter Native Plant Society of Texas for a talk to learn the basics of mycology and how fungi is entangled in all parts of our life. She will cover some basics on
Spring Plant Sale May 3, 2025
When: Saturday, May 3, 2025 Where: Randol Mill Park Pavilion, Arlington TX Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Click here to sign up to volunteer at this plant sale. Many of our chapter members are providing plants and we are expecting to have over 1200 locally grown native plants for
Spring Plant Sale on April 11, 2025
The Clear Lake Chapter’s Spring Plant Sale is scheduled for April 11, 2025, from 4 to 7 pm.
Chapter Meeting: Exploration Green Phase 3A Pollinator Garden
April 14 — Lynn Porfirio talks about the long-term habitat she created to reshape public interaction with native gardens and inspire more public spaces.
Our chapter at Burnet County Lawn and Garden Show
The NPSOT booth at the Lawn and Garden Show on March 29 was a big success. Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers for helping educate the public on native plants and buying a few to put in their gardens!
Enjoy the NPSOT Benefits — Become a Boerne NPSOT Member!
We invite you to join the Boerne Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT – Boerne)! Being a member of our Boerne Chapter has so many benefits! As part of your membership: You will have the opportunity to participate in monthly meetings on various topics of interest to
Spring Native Plant Sale happening on April 19, 2025
We invite you to stop by our upcoming Spring Native Plant Sale, happening on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Herff Farm Teaching Barn, at 33 Herff Road in Boerne. Take advantage of this opportunity to easily obtain native plants suited to our eco
