The Dallas Chapter of NPSOT includes all of Dallas County and the twenty-two cities within its boundaries.
We are in the Blackland Prairie Ecoregion: average rainfall 28-40 inches with peak rainfall usually in May, Hardiness Zone 8A, average annual minimum temps 15-10 degrees.
Wildflower Planting dates for our area are:
Spring – January 15th thru March 1st
Fall – October 1st thru December 1st
Check this link for a PDF of the USDA’s Hardiness Zone Map for Texas: https://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/library/pubs/cit/hardiness_district.pdf.
Our area is predominately an urban landscape, and the Dallas Chapter’s primary goal is to educate homeowners, businesses, and municipalities on the benefit of planting native landscapes. Each meeting, newsletter, field trip and activity will strive to achieve this goal.
Our meetings are the 3rd Monday of each month; check out the meetings/location page for more details.
If you cannot attend in person, the meetings will continue to be available on Zoom.
Please sign up for our Newsletter or check out our Facebook page for more details and information.
NPSOT’S Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP) is available for individuals to have greater understanding in planning, implementing and maintaining native plant gardens and other spaces.
The current class schedule can be found at https://npsot.org/wp/nlcp/.
Consider taking these courses to broaden your knowledge and confidence in growing and promoting native plant ecosystems.
News / Events / Posts
October 2022 Meeting
Monday, October 17th at 7pm The Dallas Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas will be giving out 40 FREE native plants to in-person chapter meeting attendees on October 17. Meeting starts at 7pm, come early at 6:30pm for … Continue reading →
President’s Message:
Fall is my favorite season. I can’t wait for the cool air, creative decorations, the smell of pumpkin bread and planting in my gardens. If you didn’t know, Fall is the perfect time to plant. After this last summer and … Continue reading →
March 2022 Meeting – Dr. Carly Aulicky, North Texas Director of Outreach and Stewardship of NPAT, “Finding Balance in a Changing Landscape: Prairie Biodiversity and Invasive Species ”
Join us for our March meeting featuring Dr. Carly Aulicky, the North Texas Director of Outreach and Stewardship of NPAT, speaking on “Prairie Plants and Invasives”. We’ll meet on Monday, March 21st at 6:30pm for social time and start our … Continue reading →
2022 Calendar of Events
*Notes chapter event Note: All NPSOT presentation meetings qualify for NTMN AT hours and DCMG CEU hours *Monday, June 20th – Caye Cook and Lindsey White of CCA Landscape Architects, Inc. – “The Perils and Pleasures of Introducing Native Plants … Continue reading →
Spring 2021 Plant Sale
We’ve finally done it! We’ve scheduled our spring plant sale! Saturday, May 1st from 9am to 12pm. Covid-19 safety protocols will be in place. Masks must be worn, maintain social distancing, and everyone must sign-up for a shopping appointment. We’re … Continue reading →
March 2021 Meeting – Ricky Linex with “Riparian Management, Why Creeks Act the Way they Do”
Join us on Zoom for our March meeting on the 15th at 6:30 for social time, 7:00 for quick announcements, then our program. This month we’ll have Ricky Linex with “Riparian Management, Why Creeks Act the Way they Do”. Register in … Continue reading →
Marie-Theres Herz Funeral
It is with the sadness of her loss but the joy of her memory that we invite you to share with us the funeral of our beloved Marie-Theres this coming Thursday, February 25th, at 11:30 am at St. Monica Catholic … Continue reading →
February 2021 Meeting – Adam Black with “Chasing Elusive Blackland Prairie Plants for Ex-Situ Conservation”
Join us on Zoom for our February meeting on the 15th at 6:30 for social time, 7:00 for quick announcements, then our program. This month we’ll have horticulturalist, Adam Black with “Chasing Elusive Blackland Prairie Plants for Ex-Situ Conservation”. Register in … Continue reading →
January 2021 Meeting – How does your garden grow?
Join us on Zoom for our January meeting on the 18th at 6:30 for social time, 7:00 for quick announcements, then program. This month the floor will be open to discuss your gardening efforts in the last year. Register in … Continue reading →
In Memoriam – Marie-Theres Herz
In Memoriam – Marie-Theres Herz by Cindy Kearney & Alan R. Lusk Marie-Theres Herz at the 2019 NPSOT Fall Symposium in League City, TX with her herbarium voucher display. (Photo by Alan Lusk) We are saddened to announce we’ve lost … Continue reading →