Welcome to NPSOT-Williamson County

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • NEXT MEETING => November 14, 2024Plant Conservation Programs at San Antonio Botanical Garden with Michael Eason @ GT Parks & Rec Community Room. Check the calendar for details about 3 weeks before the meeting.
  • December 12, 2024 – Annual holiday gathering and silent auction @ GT Public Library

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, in-person only
  • April 10, 2025 – to be announced
  • May 8, 2025 – New Insects in Texas with Wizzie Brown

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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.

Become a member! Receive all the benefits of our chapter and state membership while supporting our mission. Join NPSOT here.


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About Us

The Williamson County Chapter was founded in May 1997, and ever since — with the great support of our members and volunteers — we have been promoting research, conservation, and utilization of native plants and plant habitats of Texas through education, outreach, and example.

We celebrated our 25th anniversary in 2022!

Chapter Officers and Board Members

Please contact us to reach any current board member, or for questions about any position or committee. Board members serve from September 1 to August 30 of the following year.

Current Board

Officers, Elected Board Positions

  • President – Nancy Copperman
  • Vice President – Gary Bowers
  • Secretary – Anne Adams
  • Treasurer – Mark Stoetzer
  • Director 1 – Tyson Bartlett
  • Director 2 – Christie Gardner
  • Past President – Beth Erwin

Appointed Board Positions

  • Education – open
  • Field Trips – Kathy Galloway
  • Membership – Nancy Kunschik
  • Plant Rescues – Ashley Landry
  • Plant Sales – Beth Erwin
  • Programs – Susie Hickman
  • Projects – Nancy Pumphrey
  • Social Media – Diana Wilson
  • Web – Pat Donica
Past Presidents

The Williamson County Chapter was founded in May 1997.  Except for the first year, term dates start September 1. Thank you to all past presidents, and all our other wonderful volunteers and chapter members!

  • 2024-2025 – Nancy Copperman (current president)
  • 2023-2024 – Nancy Copperman
  • 2022-2023 – Beth Erwin
  • 2021-2022 – Beth Erwin
  • 2020-2021 – Randy Pensabene
  • 2019-2020 – Randy Pensabene
  • 2018-2019 – Gary Bowers
  • 2017-2018 – Gary Bowers
  • 2016-2017 – Walt Henderson
  • 2015-2016 – Walt Henderson
  • 2014-2015 – Cindy Stone
  • 2013-2014 – Kathy Henderson
  • 2012-2013 – Kathy Galloway
  • 2011-2012 – Dennis Perz
  • 2010-2011 – Dennis Perz
  • 2009-2010 – Janet Church
  • 2008-2009 – Janet Church
  • 2007-2008 – Agnes Plutino
  • 2006-2007 – Phyllis Dolich
  • 2005-2006 – Billye Adams
  • 2004-2005 – Dale McQuinn
  • 2003-2004 – Marilyn Perz
  • 2002-2003 – Dar Richardson
  • 2001-2002 – Brian Hetherington
  • 2000-2001 – Sue Wiseman
  • 1999-2000 – Diane Sherrill
  • 1998-1999 – Agnes Plutino
  • 1997-1998 – Armand Hufault (founding president)

Chapter Documents

Click the links below to find these chapter documents in our Dropbox. (You don’t need a Dropbox account to view or download, though Dropbox will encourage you to create an account and/or to login.)