Protecting the Texas environment through education, outreach, and example
Save the Date for the Upcoming Fall Symposium!
Mark your calendars for the upcoming Native Plant Society of Texas Fall Symposium in Nacogdoches, Texas November 9-11th. Lodging details are expected in late May and registration is expected to open August 1.
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Why Native Plants
- 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
- Natural to their ecosystem
- Help us maintain biological biodiversity
Find 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.
Purple Passionvine
Passiflora incarnata Purple Passionvine (Passiflora incarnata) is this month’s plant of
Beebalm
Monarda fistulosa Beebalm (Monarda fistulosa) is this month’s plant of the
Goldenball Leadtree
Leucaena retusa Claire Sorenson The Goldenball Leadtree (Leucaena retusa) is this month’s plant
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
The following classes are currently scheduled. This information is subject to change. Check back later for additional classes. Fall 2023 Class Registration will begin August 1st at 8am. The schedules
Gardening for Monarchs
Monarch & Milkweed Resources
Learn about Monarch Butterflies Monarch Joint Venture About the Monarch Butterfly Learn about Milkweed Texas Parks and Wildlife Identification of Milkweeds (Illustrated Guide) Milkweed seeds and propagation Learn about Butterfly
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
Member Magazine
Winter 2023 Member Magazine
Fall 2022 Member Magazine
