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Spring 2026 Native Plant Sales & Resources

  • Our popular NPSOT-Williamson County Spring Native Plant Sale is on Saturday, March 28, 11am-2pm, at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park. Sale news will be announced in blog posts and in updates to the sale page at this link. A list of the plants we expect to have available will be published closer to the date.
  • NPSOT chapters around the state are holding sales. See the Society’s plant sale page.
  • H-E-B Native Plant Celebration – See this list for H-E-B stores where NPSOT volunteers or Master Gardeners will have info tables during the weekends of March 21-22 and March 28-29.  
Passionflower, Passiflora incarnata L.
Passionflower, Passiflora incarnata L. Photo by Bob Kamper.

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Texas Brigades, 2026 Summer Camps

News from Texas Brigades:

Texas Brigades is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and empowering youth through hands-on learning in natural resource management, agriculture, wildlife conservation, and leadership development.

Each summer, Texas Brigades hosts several week-long camps across Texas, as well as one camp in North Dakota. These camps are led by industry professionals, educators, and trained volunteers who mentor and guide students through hands-on learning experiences.

Texas Brigades is currently recruiting Adult Leaders for the 2026 summer camps. Adult Leaders attend camp as mentors, working alongside cadets and helping guide them through educational activities and leadership development opportunities. There is no specific experience required to serve as an Adult Leader. This role provides valuable professional development, meaningful outdoor experience, and the opportunity to build lasting connections with educators, conservation professionals, and other volunteers who are passionate about natural resource stewardship and education.

Applications for camp opportunities can be found on the Texas Brigades website:

Application Deadline: March 15, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Apply Here: https://www.texasbrigades.org/applications/

Texas Brigades is also accepting applications for youth ages 13–17 and incoming high school seniors interested in attending our camps as cadets. Tuition assistance is available to ensure these opportunities remain accessible to kids across the state. So if you know of any youth who may be interested, please share those opportunities as well!

(Not a NPSOT event. If you have questions, please see the Texas Brigades website for contact into.)

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The Big Pull in Round Rock postponed due to weather

News for The Big Pull that was scheduled for March 7 in Round Rock:

With thunderstorms looking ever more likely for Saturday organizers of The Big Pull are rescheduling the invasives removal to March 21, same time of day and place. WCCF is sending out an email to those who have already signed up. If you haven’t signed up yet, the signup link is below in the 2nd part of this post. Folks are sorry for the reschedule but it seemed like the safer alternative!

The original announcement is below for your convenience (highlighted where info has changed).

The Good Water Master Naturalists are supporting the Native Plant Society of Texas by joining them for The Big Pull! Let’s make an impact during National Invasive Species Week by removing invasive species and supporting healthy native ecosystems at the park by our iconic Round Rock on Saturday, March 7 March 21, 9am-12pm.

Williamson County Conservation Foundation is taking care of sign up since it’s part of their responsibility so we’ll be signing up on their website. If you’re new to volunteering with them, every participant will need to sign the WCCF waiver before participating. (It is good for the rest of the calendar year in case you want to volunteer with WCCF again.) All are welcome, bring friends and family members if they want to join in on the fun.

All the details

  • Link to sign up (includes link to waiver) (WCCF updated the form to 3/21)
  • Date/Time: Saturday March 7, 2026 March 21, 2026 from 9am-12pm
  • Place: Meet at the parking lot next to Brushy Creek trail. Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QUhi99VbSXMKGTFd8
  • Bring: Gloves, water, sunscreen, snacks if you want them, and basic garden tools for taking out weeds! Dress for the weather that day. Long pants and close toed shoes recommended.

If you have any questions, send an email to wilco-chapter@npsot.org and we’ll put you in touch with chapter member (and master naturalist) Michelle Goerdel.

Read NPSOT’s announcement about the Big Pull and invasive species.