Field Trip: Museo Benini and Middleton Ranch Hike

Museo Benini 3440 FM2147, Marble Falls, TX

Read important information in the announcement post at this link. What:   Museo Benini and Middleton Ranch Field Trip When:  Saturday, April 27, 2024 10:30 AM-11:30AM – Museo Benini (optional) 11:30 AM – Middleton Ranch hike Where:  Museo Benini, 3440 FM2147, Marble Falls, TX 78654.   Directions: From FM 1431, take 281 south for about 2.5 miles

Volunteer: Plant Rescue in Round Rock

Location sent to those who sign up

Volunteer with us Sunday, April 28th, from 8:30-noon in north Round Rock as we rescue plants such as Delphinium carolinianum, Penstemon cobaea and Callirhoe involucrata var. lineariloba from a site prior to construction. There is a parking lot available next to the site. Further details and sign up info can be found on our SignUpGenius page. You must be a current NPSOT member (any

Volunteer: Plant Rescue in Leander

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Volunteer with us Sunday, May 5th from 8:30-11:30 in Leander as we rescue plants such as White Milkwort (Polygala alba) and Prairie Clover (Dalea sp.) from a limestone site prior to construction. There is neighborhood street parking near the site. Further details and how to sign up info can be found on our SignUpGenius page.  Click for

NPSOT-Wilco Chapter Meeting, Archeology and Ethnobotany with Susan Reynolds @ GT Public Library

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

Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday, May 9, 2024, when our featured topic will be “Archeology in Texas Botanical Gardens / Ethnobotany in Texas Botanical Gardens" with Susan Reynolds, ED, Texas Botanical Gardens & Native American Interpretive Center.   Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  Our guest speaker's presentation begins

Field Trip: Native Plant Hike at Russell Park

Russell Park 2101 County Rd 262, Georgetown

What:   Native Plant Hike at Russell Park When:  8:30 AM – 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 11, 2024 --> Please plan on arriving 10-15 mins early. Once we have everyone signed in we’ll start hiking at 8:30 AM Where:  Good Water Loop Trailhead Parking at 2101 County Road 262, Georgetown, TX, 78633 Our field trip is

Volunteer: Plant Rescue in SE Round Rock

Location sent to those who sign up

Volunteer with us Saturday, May 11, from 8:30-noon in SE Round Rock as we rescue prairie plants such as Pincushion Daisy (Gaillardia suavis) prior to construction. There is street parking near the site. Please note there is about 300′ of rough terrain to cross between the parking area and rescue site. Further details can be found on our SignUpGenius

Volunteer: City of Georgetown Prairie

See all the details and the location in this announcement post published on May 10, 2024.  The ending time shown in this calendar event is a placeholder.

Field Trip: Critchfield Conservation Preserve

Critchfield Conservation Preserve 801 County Rd 344, Jarrell, Tx

What:   Critchfield Preserve Field Trip When:  Saturday, May 18, 2024, 9:30 am to Noon (no entry after 9:45 am) Where:  Critchfield Preserve, 801 CR 344, Jarrell, TX 78537 Directions: Take I-35 north to Exit 277 for CR 305. Go left under the interstate on CR 305 and in 2.3 miles turn right onto CR 344.

In-Person Only, NPSOT-Wilco Chapter Meeting, “All About Seeds” with Beth Erwin @ Round Rock Public Library

Round Rock Public Library 200 E Liberty Ave, Round Rock, TX

Due to the hands-on nature of this month's presentation, this meeting is in-person only.  It will not be hosted on Zoom. It will not be recorded for YouTube. Join NPSOT-Williamson County in person on Thursday, June 13, 2024, when our featured topic will be “All About Seeds" with Beth Erwin.  Free and open to the

Field Trip: Tree Walk at Rivery Park

Tree walk with Gary Bowers in Rivery Park, Georgetown (originally planned to be at Old Settlers Park, Round Rock). What: Tree Walk with Gary Bowers, learn about local trees and enjoy a lovely walk along the San Gabriel River When: Saturday, June 29th, 8:00 am to 10:00 am Where: Meet at the Rivery Park parking

NPSOT-Wilco Chapter Elections-last day to vote

Voting closes today for NPSOT-Williamson County Chapter's online election for 2024-2025 officers. Only Williamson County Chapter members may vote. See the info in this blog post.   Voting closes July 8, 2024, 11:59pm.

NPSOT-Wilco Chapter Meeting, Annual Chapter Meeting @ GT Public Library

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

Our annual chapter meeting. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM. Results of the chapter board election will be announced and membership anniversary pins will be presented (if the recipient attends in-person; if not attending this meeting in-person, the pins will be provided another way after the meeting). Exciting news!