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!

Field Trip: UT’s Billie L Turner Plant Resources Center

The Billie L. Turner Plant Resources Center 110 Inner Campus Drive, Austin, TX

Updated July 11: Registration for this field trip is now closed. What:   Tour the Billie L Turner Plant Resources Center on the UT Austin campus. Limited to 20 participants. Sign up in advance.  Free & open to the public. When:  Saturday, July 20, 2024. Meet at 9:45 am. Tour from 10:00 am to Noon. Where: 

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