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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Native Plant Walk
DESCRIPTION:See all the details in this meeting announcement.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-native-plant-walk/
LOCATION:Round Rock’s Memorial Park\, 600 N Lee St\, Round Rock\, Tx\, 78664
CATEGORIES:field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211926
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240929T175319Z
UID:4305-1734251400-1734262200@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Landfill Pollinator Garden Workday
DESCRIPTION:Each month on the third Sunday of the month. 8:30am-11:30am. \nNo 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. \nThe garden is located at the entrance to the Williamson County Landfill\, at the corner of FM 1660 and Landfill Road in Hutto\, TX\, across from the Recycling Center.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/volunteer-landfill-pollinator-garden-workday-5/
LOCATION:Williamson County Landfill Pollinator Garden\, 600 County Rd 128\, Hutto\, Texas\, 78634
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T203000
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CREATED:20230702T174513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T135857Z
UID:2597-1734030000-1734035400@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:NPSOT-Wilco Chapter Meeting\, In-Person Only\, Annual Holiday Gathering and Silent Auction @ GT Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us in-person only for NPSOT-Wilco’s annual year-end gathering and silent auction\, Thursday\, December 12\, 2024. Guests are welcome! \nCheck in begins at 6:30pm. The meeting starts at 7:00pm. We meet at the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd floor\, 402 West 8th St\, Georgetown\, TX 78626. \nSee all the details in this meeting announcement.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/npsot-wilco-chapter-meeting-topic-to-be-announced-11/
LOCATION:Georgetown Public Library\, 402 W 8th St\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626
CATEGORIES:meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241201T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211926
CREATED:20240426T152040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T141348Z
UID:3757-1733059800-1733068800@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: After Thanksgiving @ River Ranch County Park
DESCRIPTION:Please join us Sunday Dec 1 at River Ranch County Park from 1:30pm to 4:00pm. We will meet at the Trailhead West Parking lot. (Follow the signs. It is past the Interpretive Center.) \nWe will take a leisurely walk along the Overlook Trail where we will see a lot of fall grasses. The walk will be a little over a mile and is rated easy with few elevation changes. Feel free to bring your children and friends. Please wear appropriate clothing including long pants and closed toes shoes. Hats and sunscreen recommended. You might throw in a grass id book or notebook to help you with all the grasses. \nThe trip announcement is at this link.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/after-thanksgiving-river-ranch-county-park/
LOCATION:River Ranch County Park\, 2100 County Rd 279\, Liberty Hill\, Texas\, 78642
CATEGORIES:field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211926
CREATED:20240929T175229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240929T175229Z
UID:4303-1731832200-1731843000@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Landfill Pollinator Garden Workday
DESCRIPTION:Each month on the third Sunday of the month. 8:30am-11:30am. \nNo 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. \nThe garden is located at the entrance to the Williamson County Landfill\, at the corner of FM 1660 and Landfill Road in Hutto\, TX\, across from the Recycling Center.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/volunteer-landfill-pollinator-garden-workday-4/
LOCATION:Williamson County Landfill Pollinator Garden\, 600 County Rd 128\, Hutto\, Texas\, 78634
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211926
CREATED:20240426T151914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T141646Z
UID:3755-1731754800-1731762000@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Canceled - Field Trip: Tree Walk in Old Settlers Park
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-tree-walk-in-old-settlers-park/
LOCATION:Old Settlers Park\, Virgil Rabb Pavilion\, 3017–3099 Whitlow Way\, Round Rock\, TX\, 78665
CATEGORIES:field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211926
CREATED:20230702T174434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T141045Z
UID:2595-1731610800-1731616200@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:NPSOT-Wilco Chapter Meeting\, Plant Conservation Programs at San Antonio Botanical Garden with Michael Eason @ GT Parks & Rec Community Room
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNOTE: This month’s guest presentation will NOT be recorded for YouTube.  \n==> This month\, we meet at the Georgetown Parks & Rec Administration Building\, 1101 N College St\, Georgetown\, Texas 78626.  Come early (6:30 PM) for expert advice\, to check out the seed swap board\, or just to visit. \n==> To attend via Zoom register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclfuChqTorGtCOtgnLm8-3vn4wELTvX1iK#/registration \nSee the meeting announcement at this link for details about the topic and our guest speaker.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/npsot-wilco-chapter-meeting-topic-to-be-announced-10/
LOCATION:Georgetown Parks & Rec Admin Bldg\, 1101 N College St\, Georgetown\, Texas\, 78626
CATEGORIES:meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211926
CREATED:20240717T155927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240929T192420Z
UID:4018-1730545200-1730556000@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:NPSOT-Wilco IN-PERSON Fall Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:[Updated 9/29\, start time will be 11am\, not 10:30am.] \nThe 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 run out of plants. \nSee our Fall 2024 Native Plant Sale page for details about this in-person sale in November and our pop-up online sale in October.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/npsot-wilco-fall-native-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Southwest Williamson County Regional Park\, 3005 County Road 175\, Leander\, TX\, 78641
CATEGORIES:plant sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241020T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241020T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211926
CREATED:20240929T175054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240929T175054Z
UID:4301-1729413000-1729423800@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Landfill Pollinator Garden Workday
DESCRIPTION:Each month on the third Sunday of the month. 8:30am-11:30am. \nNo 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. \nThe garden is located at the entrance to the Williamson County Landfill\, at the corner of FM 1660 and Landfill Road in Hutto\, TX\, across from the Recycling Center.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/volunteer-landfill-pollinator-garden-workday-3/
LOCATION:Williamson County Landfill Pollinator Garden\, 600 County Rd 128\, Hutto\, Texas\, 78634
CATEGORIES:volunteering
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211926
CREATED:20240909T175834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T180125Z
UID:4207-1729335600-1729346400@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: NPSOT @ H-E-B during Texas Native Plant Week
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer to help give away native plant seed packets and information from 11am-2pm at one of our local H-E-B stores.  Find all the details and how to signup in this announcement post.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/volunteer-npsot-h-e-b-texas-native-plant-week-2/
CATEGORIES:volunteering
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211926
CREATED:20240426T152253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T212852Z
UID:3752-1729332000-1729339200@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Palmetto State Park
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSee all the details and where to meet in the blog post announcement published September 12\, 2024.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-guided-hike-at-palmetto-state-park/
LOCATION:Palmetto State Park\, 78 Park Road 11 South\, Gonzales\, TX\, 78629
CATEGORIES:field trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211926
CREATED:20240909T175720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T180052Z
UID:4205-1729076400-1729087200@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: NPSOT @ H-E-B during Texas Native Plant Week
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer to help give away native plant seed packets and information from 11am-2pm at one of our local H-E-B stores.  Find all the details and how to signup in this announcement post.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/volunteer-npsot-h-e-b-texas-native-plant-week/
CATEGORIES:volunteering
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211926
CREATED:20240929T194159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T130046Z
UID:4327-1728820800-1729080000@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Oct 13-16\, NPSOT-Wilco Online Pop-Up Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFind all the information about the online sale and the in-person sale on our 2024 Fall Native Plant Sale page.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/4327/
LOCATION:Our Online Store
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211926
CREATED:20230702T174353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T132337Z
UID:2593-1728586800-1728592200@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:NPSOT-Wilco Chapter Meeting\, “Building a Future With Flowers: Lewisville’s Sustainable Solution” with TJ Gilmore @ GT Public Library
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe meeting begins at 7:00 PM. TJ’s presentation will begin after a short business meeting. The meeting is free and open to the public. \n==> This month\, we meet at the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd Floor\, 402 W 8th St\, Georgetown\, Texas 78626.  Come early (6:30 PM) for expert advice\, to check out the seed swap board\, or just to visit. \n==> To attend via Zoom register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcod-6rpj0vHNbqaLOu16d146ngFuPBxCTO#/registration \nSee the meeting announcement at this link for details about the topic and our guest speaker.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/npsot-wilco-chapter-meeting-topic-to-be-announced-9/
LOCATION:Georgetown Public Library\, 402 W 8th St\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626
CATEGORIES:meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211926
CREATED:20230702T174314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T123228Z
UID:2591-1726167600-1726173000@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:NPSOT-Wilco Chapter Meeting\, "Rediscovering the MoKan" with Ashley Landry @ GT Parks & Rec Community Room
DESCRIPTION:Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, September 12\, 2024\, when our featured topic will be “Rediscovering the MoKan Prairie” with Ashley Landry.   \nThe 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. \nThis month’s guest presentation will NOT be recorded for our YouTube channel. \n==> This month\, we meet at the Georgetown Parks & Rec Administration Building\, 1101 N College St\, Georgetown\, Texas 78626.  Come early (6:30 PM) for expert advice\, to check out the seed swap board\, or just to visi \n==> To attend via Zoom register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUocO2hrDIoHtJr04M8aO3xidbZhHQz09i7#/registration \nSee the meeting announcement to read about our featured topic and speaker. \n  \n 
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/npsot-wilco-chapter-meeting-topic-to-be-announced-8/
LOCATION:Georgetown Parks & Rec Admin Bldg\, 1101 N College St\, Georgetown\, Texas\, 78626
CATEGORIES:meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211926
CREATED:20240426T151458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T175838Z
UID:3750-1725697800-1725706800@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Hidden Springs Preserve Plant Survey #12
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSee all the details and important information at this link.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-hidden-springs-preserve-plant-survey-12/
LOCATION:Hidden Springs Preserve\, 978 Co Rd 224\, Florence\, Texas\, 76527
CATEGORIES:field trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T103000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211926
CREATED:20240822T200901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T201046Z
UID:4177-1725696000-1725705000@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Plant Rescue in NW Cedar Park
DESCRIPTION: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 to park on the grass. The rescue area is a 7 acre\, full sun site adjacent to the parking area. \nMore details can be found on our sign up form below. Once you sign up\, you will automatically be redirected to sign the liability paperwork. Directions and location info will be sent a few days prior to rescue day. \nYou must be a current NPSOT member (any chapter) and at least 18 to attend the plant rescue. (Join NPSOT or renew here.) ALL participants must sign up below\, no unexpected guests on rescue day please. \nSign up for the rescue at this link. \nLearn more about the Native Plant Rescue Project at this link. \n\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Texas Skeleton Plant\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Texas Skeleton Plant seeds\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Thelesperma simplicifolium\n				\n		\n\n 
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/plant-rescue-in-nw-cedar-park/
LOCATION:Location sent to those who sign up
CATEGORIES:plant rescue
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T100000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211926
CREATED:20240809T042102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T042112Z
UID:4122-1724482800-1724493600@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Peterson Community Garden
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDue to the heat\, we will start at 7am and quit by 10am. The address is 205 Hutto Street\, Hutto\, TX 78634. Parking is on the street. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Nancy Pumphrey using the form at this link. Select Projects/Community Gardens.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/volunteer-peterson-community-garden/
LOCATION:Peterson Community Garden\, 205 Hutto St\, Hutto\, Texas\, 78634
CATEGORIES:volunteering
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211926
CREATED:20230702T174236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T133350Z
UID:2589-1723143600-1723149000@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:NPSOT-Wilco Chapter Meeting\, Native Aquatic Plants with Casey Williams @ GT Parks & Rec Community Room
DESCRIPTION: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. \nUpdated July 22: We will know closer to the date whether or not this guest presentation will be recorded for YouTube\, and that info will be added to this calendar entry. The meeting will be recorded for YouTube. The video will be published asap after the meeting date. \nThis month\, we meet at the Georgetown Parks & Rec Administration Building\, 1101 N College St\, Georgetown\, Texas 78626. \nSee this announcement link to register for Zoom and for details about our topic and speaker.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/npsot-wilco-chapter-meeting-topic-to-be-announced-7/
LOCATION:Georgetown Parks & Rec Admin Bldg\, 1101 N College St\, Georgetown\, Texas\, 78626
CATEGORIES:meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T103000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211926
CREATED:20240426T151350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T225441Z
UID:3748-1722672000-1722681000@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Hidden Springs Preserve Plant Survey #11
DESCRIPTION:Hidden Springs Preserve Field Trip\, Plant Survey 11 of 12\n8:00 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.\nWhere:  978 CR 224\, Florence\, TX.\n\nOur field trip is free and open to the public\, BUT…  the preserve is not open to the general public.  See important details later in this post. \n— \nWe’re continuing our plant survey work with plant survey #11. \nBe prepared for extensive walking on uneven\, open terrain. Wear sturdy walking shoes\, a hat\, and sunscreen\, and bring water\, field guides\, and something to take notes on and with. Members at all plant knowledge levels can help on survey field trips. Beginners are welcome! \nPlease plan on arriving by 8:15 AM – there is a padlock on the front gate\, and it will be locked shortly after 8:15 AM \nReservations are not required. Please feel free to contact the Field Trip Committee (contact form here) beforehand if you have any questions. \nDirections: \n\nTake IH-35 north to Exit 266 (Florence/Killeen/195).\nTurn left and follow SH 195 toward Florence.\nGo through Florence\, take the TX 138 exit (you will be near the City of Florence’s water tower with the bison on it)\, and then turn left onto TX 138.\nAfter a little over two miles\, turn right onto CR 224.\nAfter about half a mile\, at the fork in the road\, bear to the left and stay on CR 224. Note that a car GPS system may indicate that you should bear to the right – this is incorrect.\nAfter another half a mile\, look for a green metal gate on your right (north side of street). There is a large wooden sign “Hidden Springs” sign between two flagpoles behind the fence. The address is 978 County Road 224\, Florence\, TX\, but there is no number on the gate. (The gate is across the street from 981 CR 224.)\nWhen you arrive\, directions will be given as to where to park.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-hidden-springs-preserve-plant-survey-11/
LOCATION:Hidden Springs Preserve\, 978 Co Rd 224\, Florence\, Texas\, 76527
CATEGORIES:field trip
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211926
CREATED:20240426T151010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T150203Z
UID:3743-1721468700-1721476800@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: UT's Billie L Turner Plant Resources Center
DESCRIPTION:Updated July 11: Registration for this field trip is now closed. \n\n\nWhat:   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. \nWhen:  Saturday\, July 20\, 2024. Meet at 9:45 am. Tour from 10:00 am to Noon.\nWhere:  UT Tower\, on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin\n\n\n\n\nClick here for the announcement post with all details and the signup link for this trip. 
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-uts-billie-l-turner-plant-resources-center/
LOCATION:The Billie L. Turner Plant Resources Center\, 110 Inner Campus Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78705
CATEGORIES:field trip
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211926
CREATED:20230702T174201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T134923Z
UID:2587-1720724400-1720729800@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:NPSOT-Wilco Chapter Meeting\, Annual Chapter Meeting @ GT Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Our annual chapter meeting. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM. \nResults 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). \nExciting news! We’ll also have a short discussion about a new project. NPSOT-Williamson County Chapter is developing a user-friendly database of native plants for Williamson County. Find out the goals and the benefits to the chapter and the public. \n==> This month\, if you attend in person\, we’re at the Georgetown Public Library*\, 402 West 8th St\, Georgetown\, TX 78626. Come early (6:30 PM) for expert advice\, to check out the seed swap board\, or just to visit. (* in case you have old data\, this month was originally planned to be at GT Parks & Rec but we were able to reserve the library after all) \n==> To attend via Zoom register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAuce6tqj4uG9xDoQwv-lUAiKNDQJIMxfk3#/registration
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/npsot-wilco-chapter-meeting-topic-to-be-announced-6/
LOCATION:Georgetown Public Library\, 402 W 8th St\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626
CATEGORIES:meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240709
DTSTAMP:20260419T211926
CREATED:20240623T141522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T124846Z
UID:3931-1720396800-1720483199@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:NPSOT-Wilco Chapter Elections-last day to vote
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/npsot-wilco-chapter-elections-last-day-to-vote/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T100000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211926
CREATED:20240426T150203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T001811Z
UID:3740-1719648000-1719655200@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Tree Walk at Rivery Park
DESCRIPTION:Tree walk with Gary Bowers in Rivery Park\, Georgetown (originally planned to be at Old Settlers Park\, Round Rock). \n\n\nWhat: Tree Walk with Gary Bowers\, learn about local trees and enjoy a lovely walk along the San Gabriel River\nWhen: Saturday\, June 29th\, 8:00 am to 10:00 am\nWhere: Meet at the Rivery Park parking lot.   Google GPS location is 30.648088822636854\, -97.68497180641552 or this link\n\n\n\nNPSOT field trips are free and open to the public. \nLearn about local trees and walk along the San Gabriel River.  Please remember that even though it’s early\, it’s still going to be very warm!  Bring water\, snacks\, a hat and sunscreen to protect yourself.  We’ll walk until it gets too hot\, no more than a couple hours of easy strolling. \n\nExtra Invitation:  On June 27\, two days before the field trip\, Gary Bowers is presenting The Trees of Williamson County at Good Water Master Naturalists’ monthly meeting which is extending an invitation to join by Zoom. Read more in this field trip announcement.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-tree-walk-at-old-settlers-park-3/
CATEGORIES:field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211926
CREATED:20230702T174116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T231322Z
UID:2585-1718305200-1718310600@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Only\, NPSOT-Wilco Chapter Meeting\, "All About Seeds" with Beth Erwin @ Round Rock Public Library
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin 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 public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  Our guest speaker’s presentation begins after a short business meeting. \n==> This month\, we meet in-person only\, at the Round Rock Public Library\, 200 E Liberty Ave\, Round Rock\, TX 78664.  Come early (6:30 PM) for expert advice\, to check out the seed swap board\, or just to visit. \nAbout our topic:  How to collect & process native seeds\, along with methods for testing their viability. \nAbout our speaker:  Beth Erwin is a charter member of the Louisiana Native Plant Society\, with a B.S. in Horticulture\, and a past president of the Williamson County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas. Beth has 40+ years working with native plants through propagation\, sales\, and professional plant propagators. \nTexas bluebonnet sprout. Lupinus texensis.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/npsot-wilco-chapter-meeting-topic-to-be-announced-5/
LOCATION:Round Rock Public Library\, 200 E Liberty Ave\, Round Rock\, TX\, 78664
CATEGORIES:meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211926
CREATED:20240209T024346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T234200Z
UID:3339-1716024600-1716033600@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Critchfield Conservation Preserve
DESCRIPTION:What:   Critchfield Preserve Field Trip\nWhen:  Saturday\, May 18\, 2024\, 9:30 am to Noon (no entry after 9:45 am)\nWhere:  Critchfield Preserve\, 801 CR 344\, Jarrell\, TX 78537\n\nDirections: 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. The preserve entrance is about a mile down CR 344 on the left. You will be guided to a parking area. High clearance vehicles are not required.\n\n\nOur field trip is free and open to the public. Reservations are not required.\n\nIMPORTANT NOTES:\n1) You must fill out a waiver for the Preserve (in addition to the NPSOT waiver that is signed at all field trips). Download the Preserve’s waiver at this link if you’d like to print and sign it ahead in order to save time at the start of the field trip.\n2) Bathrooms are not available.\n3) Be on time\, as we will close the gates at 9:45 am!  \nJoin us to tour this 100+ acre preserve in Jarrell that includes portions of Pecan Creek. There are no trails\, and participants should dress for the weather\, bring plenty of water\, and use bug spray. We will hike around the preserve to places of interest as we look for unusual plants as well as the usual suspects. The terrain is mostly flat but there are rocks and the terrain may be uneven.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-critchfield-conservation-preserve/
LOCATION:Critchfield Conservation Preserve\, 801 County Rd 344\, Jarrell\, Tx\, 76537
CATEGORIES:field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211926
CREATED:20240510T202529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T202529Z
UID:3823-1715418000-1715428800@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: City of Georgetown Prairie
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/volunteer-city-of-georgetown-prairie/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211926
CREATED:20240505T000823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T001138Z
UID:3805-1715416200-1715428800@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Plant Rescue in SE Round Rock
DESCRIPTION: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 page. \nClick for Rescue Sign Up page. \nYou must be a current NPSOT member (any chapter) and at least 18 to attend the plant rescue. (Join NPSOT or renew here.) \nLearn more about the Native Plant Rescue Project at this link. \nPincushion Daisy\, Gaillardia suavis
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/volunteer-plant-rescue-in-se-round-rock-3/
LOCATION:Location sent to those who sign up
CATEGORIES:plant rescue
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211926
CREATED:20240423T153444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T153444Z
UID:3703-1715416200-1715425200@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Native Plant Hike at Russell Park
DESCRIPTION:What:   Native Plant Hike at Russell Park\nWhen:  8:30 AM – 11:00 AM\, Saturday\, May 11\, 2024\n–> Please plan on arriving 10-15 mins early. Once we have everyone signed in we’ll start hiking at 8:30 AM\nWhere:  Good Water Loop Trailhead Parking at 2101 County Road 262\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78633\n\nOur field trip is free and open to the public. \nThis hike is a great opportunity to learn about some great native plants around Lake Georgetown while getting a bit of exercise. This hike will be an out and back with a total length of 3 miles. The expected duration is between 2 and 2.5 hours. We will start at the trailhead for the Good Water Loop and hike down to the small picnic/camping area southwest. \n\n\n\n\nDistance\nClimbing Elevation\nDifficulty\nTrail Surface\nNotes\n\n\n3.0 mi\n266 ft\nModerate\nOut and back; natural path with rocks and roots\nShady trail to start while navigating through cedar grove. Some inclines and declines before transitioning to a gravel path along lake.\n\n\nTrail Summary\nWho is this hike for? \nIf you enjoy a moderately paced hike with a few brief stops to learn more about native plants\, this is the hike for you. \nHow difficult is this hike? \nWe will descend down to the lake and then back up. Most ascents and descents are fairly gradual but there are numerous limestone outcroppings and roots along the first half of the trail. We will be moving at a steady pace between stopping points and stops will be brief. \nWhat should I bring on this hike? \nBe prepared for exertion along a trail with unsure footing. We recommend the following for this hike: \n\nSturdy hiking boots\nHiking poles\nWater\nInsect spray\nSun protection\nSnacks\n\nTrailhead parking at Russell Park \nRoute for hike to picnic area from trailhead
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-native-plant-hike-at-russell-park/
LOCATION:Russell Park\, 2101 County Rd 262\, Georgetown\, 78633
CATEGORIES:field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211926
CREATED:20230702T174030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T151411Z
UID:2583-1715281200-1715286600@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:NPSOT-Wilco Chapter Meeting\, Archeology and Ethnobotany with Susan Reynolds @ GT Public Library
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nFree and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  Our guest speaker’s presentation begins after a short business meeting. \n\n\n\n==> This month\, if you attend in person\, we’re at the Georgetown Public Library\, 2nd floor\, 402 West 8th St\, Georgetown\, TX 78626. Come early (6:30 PM) for expert advice\, to check out the seed swap board\, or just to visit. \n\n\n\n==> To attend via Zoom register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkfu6qqTIpGNXPq_BjGEpgYnlFCXCnDcef#/registration \n\n\n\nSee this announcement link for details about our topic and speaker.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/npsot-wilco-chapter-meeting-topic-to-be-announced-4/
LOCATION:Georgetown Public Library\, 402 W 8th St\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626
CATEGORIES:meeting
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