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On July 9, virtual chapter meeting: 2020 Results & 2021 Lookahead

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— by Randy Pensabene

Our chapter meeting on Thursday, July 9, will again be virtual. (We are extremely fortunate to have the in-house talent to host our virtual gatherings.) These online meetings have proven to be very effective and well received. We’re reaching a wider audience and are even sharing our meetings with other NPSOT chapters! Information on how to register for the July 9 meeting will be provided closer to the date via a blog post and on our website.   [UPDATED July 2, PD:  Register ahead for this virtual meeting at this link=> https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_De4NfWPiS464E-Gth_fSGQ.]

At the July meeting, Randy Pensabene, NPSOT-Wilco Chapter President, will summarize our chapter’s activities since September 2019 when the current board took office and she will review our financial status:

  • Our traditional fundraiser plant sale at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center that was canceled and how this impacts the chapter budget
  • What we can expect for the fall plant sale
  • What we learned at our much smaller recent plant sales at the Georgetown Farmers Markets

Looking to the future, Randy will present results from the 2020 NPSOT-Wilco Brainstorming survey*, discuss our plans for the chapter, and announce the much-anticipated NPSOT-Wilco Board of Directors election results.  (The election ballot will be emailed to members only on June 24.)

On July 9, pull up your chair, plug in your computer, pop open your favorite refreshment and join us for this annual review.  “See” you there!

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* The 2020 Brainstorming Survey is open for input and closes on June 30. All NPSOT-Wilco members and all blog subscribers, members and non-members, are reminded to fill out the survey – we want and need to hear your opinions so the chapter can continue to be vital and responsive to members’ interests and needs. (If you have not had a chance to submit your input yet, you’ll find the hotlink to access the survey in the blog post at this link.)

Whether virtual or in-person, NPSOT-Williamson County meetings are free and open to the public. In this time of public health risk, our in-person meetings and activities are canceled until further notice.

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Online Chapter Meeting June 11: Become Native to Your Place with George Cates from Native American Seed

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Join NPSOT-Wilco’s online chapter meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2020, at 7:00 pm for Become Native to Your Place, with George Cates of Native American Seed.  You must register in advance to attend the meeting. Details are provided later in this post.

George Cates, Native American Seed

About tonight’s topic:

Become Native to Your Place. Choose a path of stewardship and a lifetime of wonder and learning. Healthy ecosystems are essential to the well-being of living things and to our quality of life. A diversity of native grasses and wildflowers provide benefits such as air and water cleansing, water supply retention, erosion and sediment control, pollination, and habitat for wildlife.

George Cates, Native American Seed

George Cates of Native American Seed spent the last 18 years helping people restore the earth. He is one of few people that focus on native seed farming and harvesting operations across Texas. George loves to tell stories about native plants and their connections. From urban landscape conversions to large prairie restorations, he will share his experiences encouraging and preserving what makes Texas our home.

How to attend

  • You must register in advance to attend the online meeting.
  • After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar on the day of the meeting.

Please register for our Monthly Chapter Meeting: Become Native to Your Place, June 11, 2020 7:00 PM CDT at the following link: removed

NPSOT-Williamson County meetings are free and open to the public. In this time of public health risk, our in-person meetings and activities are canceled until further notice.

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Online Chapter Meeting May 14 – Mapping Texas Vegetation: Virtually Engaging with Nature

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Join NPSOT-Wilco’s online chapter meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at 7:00 pm for Mapping Texas Vegetation: Virtually Engaging with Nature by Amie Treuer-Kuehn.

About tonight’s topic

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Amie Treuer-Kuehn is a Plant Ecologist at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). She received her B.S. and M.S degrees in Biology with a focus on Plant Ecology.  In 2007 she was hired on at TPWD as the Botanist/Plant Ecologist for the GIS Lab.  Since then Amie has worked as the lead field Ecologist for the Ecological Mapping Systems of Texas, the Ecology Coordinator for the Conservation Opportunity Areas Project, TEAM application designer.  Currently, she is the Lead Ecologist with the Landscape Ecology Program in TPWD’s Wildlife Division where she manages several remote sensing and field mapping projects. Amie was acknowledged for her efforts by TPWD in 2011 when she received the Employee Recognition Award in Conservation and in 2012 the Governor’s office honored her with an “Outstanding Women in Texas Government Award”.

Amie’s talk, Mapping Texas Vegetation: Virtually Engaging with Nature will discuss several ways Texas’ citizens can both use and engage with TPWD’s statewide vegetation map, Texas Ecological Mapping Systems.  She will provide a tutorial on the Texas Ecosystem Analytical Mapper (TEAM) online mapping application and new tools Team Go and Ground Truth.

Texas Ecosystem Analytical Mapper
Texas Ecosystem Analytical Mapper

TEAM allows users to view and print custom maps and reports of habitat data from uploaded kml and shapefiles, or areas of interest drawn within the application, while Team Go and Ground Truth provide an avenue for community involvement by allowing Texas citizens to submit data regarding map corrections or accuracy.  These tools allow Texans a better understanding of ecological systems while incorporating tools for land management and citizen science.

How to attend

  • You must register in advance to attend the online meeting.
  • After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar on the day of the meeting.

Please register for NPSOT Wilco Monthly Chapter Meeting – Mapping Texas Vegetation: Virtually Engaging with Nature on May 14, 2020 7:00 PM CDT at:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8318884491559723534

NPSOT-Williamson County meetings are free and open to the public. In this time of public health risk, our in-person meetings and activities are canceled until further notice.

Check our blog announcements, calendar and Facebook for developing plans for virtual meetings and virtual field trips.

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