Field Trip: Hidden Springs Preserve Plant Survey #11

Hidden Springs Preserve 978 Co Rd 224, Florence, Texas

Hidden Springs Preserve Field Trip, Plant Survey 11 of 12 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM, Saturday, August 3, 2024.  Please plan to arrive by 8:15 AM. There is a padlock on the front gate and it will be locked shortly after 8:15 AM. Where:  978 CR 224, Florence, TX. Our field trip is free and

NPSOT-Wilco Chapter Meeting, Native Aquatic Plants with Casey Williams @ GT Parks & Rec Community Room

Georgetown Parks & Rec Admin Bldg 1101 N College St, Georgetown, Texas

Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday, August 8, 2024, when our featured topic will be “The Native Aquatic Plants of Texas” with Casey Williams.  The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  Our guest speaker’s presentation begins after a short business meeting. The meeting is free and open to the public. Attend in person or by Zoom. Updated

Volunteer: Peterson Community Garden

Peterson Community Garden 205 Hutto St, Hutto, Texas

Calling all Wacky Weeders! Join us at Peterson Community Garden in Hutto on Saturday, August 24, to give our friends there a hand. With all the rain, the garden has grown wild. Bring gloves, a hat, tools and lots of water. If you have a string trimmer, that will help. Due to the heat, we

Plant Rescue in NW Cedar Park

Location sent to those who sign up

Volunteer with us Saturday, September 7, from 8:00-10:30 in NW Cedar Park as we rescue limestone meadow plants such as Blackfoot Daisy (Melampodium leucanthum), Slender Greenthread (Thelesperma simplicifolium) and Texas Skeleton Plant (Lygodesmia texana) prior to construction. There is a long asphalt driveway on the site, and you will pull off to the side of the driveway

Field Trip: Hidden Springs Preserve Plant Survey #12

Hidden Springs Preserve 978 Co Rd 224, Florence, Texas

Last plant survey trip to this preserve!  Hidden Springs is NOT open to the public but our field trip is.  Beginners and people with all experience levels are welcome.  Be sure to arrive by 8:45am before the gate locks. See all the details and important information at this link.

NPSOT-Wilco Chapter Meeting, “Rediscovering the MoKan” with Ashley Landry @ GT Parks & Rec Community Room

Georgetown Parks & Rec Admin Bldg 1101 N College St, Georgetown, Texas

Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday, September 12, 2024, when our featured topic will be "Rediscovering the MoKan Prairie" with Ashley Landry.  The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  Our guest speaker’s presentation begins after a short business meeting. The meeting is free and open to the public. This month's guest presentation will NOT be recorded for

NPSOT-Wilco Chapter Meeting, “Building a Future With Flowers: Lewisville’s Sustainable Solution” with TJ Gilmore @ GT Public Library

Georgetown Public Library 402 W 8th St, Georgetown, TX

Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday, October 10, 2024, when our featured topic will be “Building a Future With Flowers: Lewisville’s Sustainable Solution” with TJ Gilmore, mayor of Lewisville, Texas.  Our guest speaker will be joining us via Zoom from Lewisville. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM. TJ’s presentation will begin after a short business meeting.

Oct 13-16, NPSOT-Wilco Online Pop-Up Plant Sale

Our Online Store

Order Texas native plants ONLINE from October 13 (noon) to October 16 (noon) and pick them up at the in-person sale on November 2, 2024. Find all the information about the online sale and the in-person sale on our 2024 Fall Native Plant Sale page.

Field Trip: Palmetto State Park

Palmetto State Park 78 Park Road 11 South, Gonzales, TX

Palmetto State Park is an unusual botanical area resembling the tropics more than Central Texas. Most notably, a stand of dwarf palmetto (Sabal minor) plants is found in the park’s ephemeral swamp. See all the details and where to meet in the blog post announcement published September 12, 2024.

Volunteer: Landfill Pollinator Garden Workday

Williamson County Landfill Pollinator Garden 600 County Rd 128, Hutto, Texas

Each month on the third Sunday of the month. 8:30am-11:30am. No NPSOT sign up required.  Members and non-members are welcome.  Join us at the garden when you can.  Bring a hat, boots, gloves and water. Bring your favorite tools. The garden is located at the entrance to the Williamson County Landfill, at the corner of FM