We are the Williamson County Chapter (NPSOT-Wilco) of the Native Plant Society of Texas, a 501(c)(3) organization. Our numerous activities provide nature education, outdoor recreation, and projects that help restore and beautify public and private landscapes in Williamson County, Texas. Our meetings and events are free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!
- Monthly chapter meetings feature phenomenal guest speakers (the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Attend in-person or by Zoom.)
- Our monthly field trips might be local in Williamson County, elsewhere in Central Texas, or adventures farther afield.
- In the spring and fall we hold native plant sales, working with local growers to ensure our inventory is suitable to the area.
For the activities listed below, find event details in the calendar, and in announcements posted in our Blog and on Facebook.
Chapter Meetings & Speakers – 2024 Calendar
Meetings are both in-person and virtual unless noted otherwise.
Find info for each meeting (details about the topic, the in-person location & the Zoom link) on our calendar about 3 weeks before the meeting date.
2024 Meeting Dates
- January 11, 2024 – Fire Ant Management with Wizzie Brown
- February 8, 2024 – Land Stewardship for Birds and the Importance of Native Plant Communities with Rufus Stephens and Jan Wrede
- March 14, 2024 – Water Conservation with Jessica Woods @ Round Rock Public Library
- April 11, 2024 – Drought-Tolerant Native Plants: Nothing Works Like Natives with Randy Pensabene
- May 9, 2024 – Archeology and Ethnobotany with Susan Reynolds
- June 13, 2024 – IN-PERSON ONLY, All About Seeds with Beth Erwin @ Round Rock Public Library
- July 11, 2024 – Chapter’s annual meeting @ GT Public Library (previously was to be held at GT Parks & Rec Community Room)
- August 8, 2024 – Native Aquatic Plants with Casey Williams @ GT Parks & Rec Community Room
- September 12, 2024 – Rediscovering the MoKan Prairie with Ashley Landry @ GT Parks & Rec Community Room
- October 10, 2024 – Building a Future With Flowers: Lewisville’s Sustainable Solution with TJ Gilmore @ GT Public Library
- November 14, 2024 – Plant Conservation Programs at San Antonio Botanical Garden with Michael Eason @ GT Parks & Rec Community Room.
- NEXT MEETING => December 12, 2024 – IN-PERSON ONLY – Annual holiday gathering and silent auction @ GT Public Library. Check the calendar for details about 3 weeks before the meeting.
2025 Meeting Dates
- January 9, 2025 – Native Seed Libraries with Craig Bruska @ GT Public Library
- February 13, 2025 – The Tree Collectors: Tales of Arboreal Obsession with author Amy Stewart @ GT Public Library
- March 13, 2025 – Texabana Croton: Botanical Enigma with Tyson Bartlett, and Social Hour @ Round Rock Public Library. This meeting is in-person only.
- April 10, 2025 – Firefly Conservation & Research with Ben Pfeiffer
- May 8, 2025 – New Insects in Texas with Wizzie Brown
- June – December – to be announced
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- Meetings are 7:00 to 8:30 PM, via Zoom and in-person. A short business meeting is followed by a guest speaker presentation. Come early (6:30 pm) for expert advice, plant identification “clinic” help and to check out the seed swap board.
- In-person, we normally meet at the Georgetown Public Library (2nd floor), 402 West 8th St, Georgetown, TX, 78626. If we are at a different location that month, it’s noted on the calendar and in our Blog and Facebook announcements.
- Preregister to attend via Zoom. The Zoom registration link will be in the meeting’s calendar entry and in the Blog announcement about 3 weeks before the meeting.
- About YouTube. If granted permission by our guest speaker, we post the Zoom recording on our YouTube channel after the meeting. (The list of past meeting topics & whether a topic is on YouTube is here.)
Field Trips – What’s Next, What’s Later
Please check this page before heading out to a field trip. Details for planned trips are announced here and in our Blog (close to the trip date). We’ll post any updates or scheduling changes here.
Our field trips are open to the public. Reservations are not required unless noted in the blog post announcement. You will be asked to sign a state NPSOT waiver for participation. Come dressed appropriately for the weather and terrain, and bring your own water, bug spray, sunscreen, hat, and walking stick.
Questions or comments? Contact our Field Trip Committee.
- Note: The Nov 16, 2024 Tree Walk at Old Settlers Park is cancelled due to construction at the park.
- NEXT FIELD TRIP-> December 1, 2024 – After Thanksgiving @ River Ranch County Park. 1:30pm-4:00pm. Check the calendar for details.
- January or February 2025 – wholesale nursery tour
We have a field trip every month. See our Field Trip album for some past excursions.
Native Plant Sales – Plans, When & Where
Our spring and fall native plant sales are held at locations in Williamson County. We announce the details in our Blog and on Facebook.
Our next native plant sale will be in Spring 2025.
Become a member! Receive all the benefits of our chapter and state membership while supporting our mission. Join NPSOT here.
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Below: Berry Springs Park & Preserve, Georgetown, Texas