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From Randy: Thank you, NPSOT-Wilco Chapter

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— by Randy Pensabene

I want to express my gratitude to everyone for your support throughout my two years as your NPSOT-Williamson County chapter president. I had a strong board, a solid membership base, and a great NPSOT state office that helps all the chapters function more efficiently and cohesively.

Over these past two years, we implemented significant changes in our operations. We found new avenues to reach more people and increase our membership. Our board met many new “opportunities” with enthusiasm and innovation.

The NPSOT-Williamson County chapter is blessed with so many who generously contribute their time and talents. Our elected and appointed board members and our chapter members do so much, often behind the scenes, to ensure our chapter runs smoothly and remains vibrant.

I am enthusiastic about our chapter’s future with our new president Beth Erwin and the new board. I know the team will bring many exciting and fresh ideas to promoting native plant use and conservation.

Serving as your president has been challenging, interesting, a whole lot of fun, and very rewarding.

Thank you all, you’re the best!
Randy Pensabene
Past-President, NPSOT-Williamson County

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Thank You to Pollinator 2021 Volunteers

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— by Marilyn Perz

The Landfill Pollinator Garden says thank you to all the volunteers who came out on a drizzly, cold Saturday to weed and do winter maintenance.

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Photo by Marilyn Perz.

On Saturday April 3, 2021, over 20 members of our Williamson County NPSOT Chapter and the Goodwater Master Naturalists came to work on the Landfill Pollinator Garden. For over 3 hours, these hardy and dedicated folks worked in the drizzle and wind to create a giant mound of recyclable plant material but also to ready the garden for spring. Waste Management has been a partner in this Pollinator Garden since 2012 and they will take our pile of debris for recycling.

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Photo by Marilyn Perz.

The Landfill Pollinator Garden is at the corner of FM 1660 and Landfill Road, in Hutto just across the street from the Recycle Center at 101 Landfill Road.  The garden is always open to the public.  If you visit during the Recycle Center hours of 7:30am-5pm, excluding their lunch from 12:30pm-1pm, you can ask to park in their lot and not on the busy road.  They are also there 7:30am-Noon on Saturday and closed on Sunday.

This year the Bluebonnets on the berm are making quite a show and might even be a good background for your family Bluebonnet picture.  Please step carefully and preserve them for the next family.

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Great workday at the Pollinator Garden

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— by Andy Goerdel

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The berm. Photo by Andy Goerdel.

Here are some photos from the joint NPSOT Williamson County / Goodwater Master Naturalists weeding effort at the Williamson County Landfill Pollinator Garden on April 3, 2021.

We had a great turnout!

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NPSOT and Master Naturalists. Photo by Mary Ann Melton.
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Photo by Mary Ann Melton
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Photo by Andy Goerdel.

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