Plant Rescue in NW Cedar Park

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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

NPSOT-Wilco IN-PERSON Fall Native Plant Sale

Southwest Williamson County Regional Park 3005 County Road 175, Leander, TX

The NPSOT–Wilco Chapter's In-Person Fall Native Plant Sale will be held Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, 3005 County Road 175, Leander, TX 78641.  We will be in the pavilions (Boulder East and Boulder West) near the Quarry Splash Pad. Sale hours will be from 11:00 AM – 2 PM or until we

NPSOT-Wilco Chapter Meeting, Plant Conservation Programs at San Antonio Botanical Garden with Michael Eason @ GT Parks & Rec Community Room

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

Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday, November 14, 2024, when our featured topic will be “Plant Conservation Programs at San Antonio Botanical Garden” with Michael Eason.  Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting. NOTE: This month’s guest presentation will NOT be recorded

Canceled – Field Trip: Tree Walk in Old Settlers Park

Old Settlers Park, Virgil Rabb Pavilion 3017–3099 Whitlow Way, Round Rock, TX

This field trip is canceled due to construction in Old Settlers Park, Round Rock.  Our next field trip is Sunday, December 1, in River Ranch County Park.