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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T120000
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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:20260420T002405
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:20260420T002405
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T001138Z
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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:20260420T002405
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:20260420T002405
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T002405
CREATED:20240430T000830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T000841Z
UID:3782-1714897800-1714908600@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Plant Rescue in Leander
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFurther details and how to sign up info can be found on our SignUpGenius page.  Click 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. \nWhite Milkwort\, Polygala alba \n  \n 
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/volunteer-plant-rescue-in-leander/
LOCATION:Location sent to those who sign up
CATEGORIES:plant rescue
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240428T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240428T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T002405
CREATED:20240423T000112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T000112Z
UID:3692-1714293000-1714305600@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Plant Rescue in Round Rock
DESCRIPTION: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. \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. \nPrairie Larkspur\, Delphinium carolinianum
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/volunteer-plant-rescue-in-round-rock-2/
LOCATION:Location sent to those who sign up
CATEGORIES:plant rescue
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T002405
CREATED:20240209T024148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240414T234412Z
UID:3337-1714213800-1714237200@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Museo Benini and Middleton Ranch Hike
DESCRIPTION:[4/14 directions updated. Left on FM 2147.] \nRead important information in the announcement post at this link. \n\nWhat:   Museo Benini and Middleton Ranch Field Trip\nWhen:  Saturday\, April 27\, 2024\n\n10:30 AM-11:30AM – Museo Benini\n(optional) 11:30 AM – Middleton Ranch hike\n\n\nWhere: \n\nMuseo Benini\, 3440 FM2147\, Marble Falls\, TX 78654.   Directions: From FM 1431\, take 281 south for about 2.5 miles to FM 2147.  Turn left on FM 2147 and proceed 3.2 miles to Museo Benini.\nMiddleton Ranch directions will be provided at the field trip\n\n\n\nOur field trip is free and open to the public. Reservations are not required.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-museo-benini-and-chrisler-family-property/
LOCATION:Museo Benini\, 3440 FM2147\, Marble Falls\, TX\, 78654
CATEGORIES:field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T002405
CREATED:20240416T013548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T013614Z
UID:3636-1713601800-1713614400@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Plant Rescue in Liberty Hill
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with us Saturday\, April 20th from 8:30am-Noon in west Liberty Hill as we rescue plants such as Prairie Beardtongue (Penstemon cobaea) from a 9 acre site prior to construction. There is street parking available next to the site. Find the details and register on our SignUpGenius 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. \nPrairie Beardtongue\, Penstemon cobaea\, at the rescue site \n 
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/volunteer-plant-rescue-in-liberty-hill-3/
LOCATION:Location sent to those who sign up
CATEGORIES:plant rescue
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240412T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T002405
CREATED:20240209T023924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T211805Z
UID:3335-1712912400-1712923200@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Hidden Springs Plant Survey #10 of 12
DESCRIPTION:Hidden Springs Preserve Plant Survey #10\, 9am – 12pm. See important information in this blog post.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-hidden-springs-plant-survey-10-of-12/
LOCATION:Hidden Springs Preserve\, 978 Co Rd 224\, Florence\, Texas\, 76527
CATEGORIES:field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T002405
CREATED:20230702T173917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240414T162342Z
UID:2581-1712862000-1712867400@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:NPSOT-Wilco Chapter Meeting\, "Drought-Tolerant Native Plants: Nothing Works Like Natives" with Randy Pensabene @ GT Public Library
DESCRIPTION:[4/14 handout updated\, replaced handout link.] \nJoin NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, April 11\, 2024\, when our featured topic will be “Drought-Tolerant Native Plants: Nothing Works Like Natives” with Randy Pensabene.  Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  Our guest speaker’s presentation begins after a short business meeting. \nRandy has provided a handout ==> (link replaced Apr 14) click this link to download the handout. \nSee the full meeting announcement here. \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==> To attend via Zoom register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcu2grz8jGdfflwPsKx6VTsZgWNdwZbDm#/registration
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/npsot-wilco-chapter-meeting-topic-to-be-announced-3/
LOCATION:Georgetown Public Library\, 402 W 8th St\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626
CATEGORIES:meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240407T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T002405
CREATED:20240325T052249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T052249Z
UID:3507-1712478600-1712491200@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Plant Rescue in Round Rock
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with us Sunday\, April 7\, from 8:30am-12:30pm in north Round Rock as we rescue plants such as Penstemon cobaea and Callirhoe involucrata var. lineariloba from a site prior to construction. There is street parking available next to the site. Find the details and register on our SignUpGenius page. \nYou must be a current NPSOT member (any chapter) and at least 18 to attend. (Join NPSOT or renew here.) \nWilliamson County Winecup\, Callirhoe involucrata var. lineariloba \nLearn more about the Native Plant Rescue Project at this link.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/volunteer-plant-rescue-in-round-rock/
LOCATION:Location sent to those who sign up
CATEGORIES:plant rescue
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240406T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240406T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T002405
CREATED:20240209T025520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T211006Z
UID:3341-1712401200-1712412000@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:IN-PERSON NPSOT-Wilco Spring Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Shop for your favorite plants at our In-Person Native Plant Sale on April 6. And/or pick up your orders if you purchased plants online March 18-22. \nFind all the information about the online sale and the in-person sale on our 2024 Spring Native Plant Sale page. \nWant to volunteer to help? See our blog post here.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/npsot-wilco-spring-native-plant-sale-save-the-date/
LOCATION:Champion Park\, Pecan Pavilions\, 3830 Brushy Creek Rd\, Cedar Park\, TX 78613\, Tx\, 78613
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240318T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240322T235900
DTSTAMP:20260420T002405
CREATED:20240317T230538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240317T230538Z
UID:3434-1710743400-1711151940@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:March 18-22\, NPSOT-Wilco ONLINE Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Order plants ONLINE from March 18 (6:30am) to March 22 (11:59pm) and pick them up at April 6th’s in-person sale. \nFind all the information about the online sale and the in-person sale on our 2024 Spring Native Plant Sale page.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/march-18-22-npsot-wilco-online-native-plant-sale-2/
LOCATION:Our Online Store
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T002405
CREATED:20240206T212725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T023708Z
UID:3321-1710669600-1710676800@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Spring Tree Walk @ Old Settlers Park
DESCRIPTION:What:    Spring Tree Walk\, led by Gary Bowers\nWhere: Old Settlers Park\, 3017–3099 Whitlow Way\, Round Rock\nWhen: 10:00am-Noon on Sunday\, March 17\, 2024\nOur field trip is free and open to the public. \nJoin us for the 2nd Tree Walk of 2024 at Old Settlers Park on Sunday\, March 17\, 2024. We will continue learning about identification of trees during dormancy but\, with some luck… \n\n\n\n… and good weather\, we will hopefully start seeing some trees break dormancy and bud out. \nView directions on: Apple Maps or Google Maps \nWe’ll meet in the parking area at the Virgil Rabb Pavilion off of Whitlow Way\, in Old Settlers Park. From there we will walk around the pavilion to the nature trail. The walk is around 2 miles and will take around 2 hours to complete with relatively brisk walks between talking points. \nFor anyone interested\, a few of the NPSOT members will continue on to Cork & Barrel after the walk to celebrate St. Patricks Day (and native plants). \n\n\nMeeting point and parking. Rabb Pavilion\, Old Settlers Park\, Round Rock\, TX.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-tree-walk-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:20240314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T002405
CREATED:20230702T173832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T011949Z
UID:2579-1710442800-1710448200@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:NPSOT-Wilco Chapter Meeting\, "Drop by Drop: The Impact of Small Changes" with Jessica Woods @ RR Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, March 14\, 2024\, when our featured topic will be “Drop by Drop: The Impact of Small Changes” with Jessica Woods\, City of Round Rock Water Conservation Coordinator.  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\n\n\n==> This month\, if you attend in person\, we’re 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. \n\n\n\n==> To attend via Zoom register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvde2srT8sHdxPatHqpIPtD7TxxHHj_1ZO#/registration. \n\n\n\nJessica Woods on Round Rock’s historic round rock.\n\nAbout our topic:  During warm weather\, a large amount water is used outdoors on lawns and landscapes and much of it is wasted. With Central Texas still experiencing drought and low lake levels\, we want to prevent water waste. This presentation will cover the current drought conditions and several steps homeowners can do to effectively use water. Conservation programs the City of Round Rock offers will also be covered. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Jessica Woods has worked as the City of Round Rock’s Water Conservation Program Coordinator since 2009. She manages all aspects of the growing city’s conservation program\, drought outreach\, and education efforts on a tight budget. Jessica earned a Master’s of Applied Geography degree from Southwest Texas State University. She’s the Texas Section AWWA Conservation and Reuse Division Chair and a certified Master Naturalist. She enjoys spending time outdoors\, attempting to garden\, and lounging around water with a good book and cold drink! \n\n\n\n\n\nAt every meeting\, we give away a book — about native plants or the meeting topic — to one randomly chosen in-person attendee! \n\n  \n 
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/npsot-wilco-chapter-meeting-topic-to-be-announced-2/
LOCATION:Round Rock Public Library\, 200 E Liberty Ave\, Round Rock\, TX\, 78664
CATEGORIES:meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240303T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240303T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T002405
CREATED:20240227T012801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T012801Z
UID:3372-1709460000-1709470800@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Plant Rescue in SE Round Rock
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with us Sunday\, March 3\, from 10am-1pm in SE Round Rock as we rescue plants such as Longleaf Buckwheat (Eriogonum longifolium) and Cobaea Penstemon (Penstemon cobaea) from a prairie site prior to construction. There is street parking available with a 250′ walk to the plants. \nFurther details and registration can be found on our SignUpGenius page. \nYou must be a current NPSOT member (any chapter) and at least 18 to attend the plant rescue. (Join NPSOT or renew here.) \nLongleaf Buckwheat\, Eriogonum longifolium. Photo by Hillary Xu.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/volunteer-plant-rescue-in-se-round-rock-2/
LOCATION:Location sent to those who sign up
CATEGORIES:plant rescue
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T002405
CREATED:20240204T155041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240204T155041Z
UID:3295-1708164000-1708174800@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Plant Rescue in Liberty Hill
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with us Saturday\, February 17 from 10am-1pm in Liberty Hill as we rescue plants from a meadow site prior to construction. There is adjacent street parking available. The plant list and further details can be found on our sign up page at the sign up button below. Note that there is an opportunity to pick up rescued bare root plants in Round Rock at 4pm for those that cannot make the rescue. \nYou must be a current NPSOT member (any chapter) and at least 18 to attend. (Join NPSOT or renew here.) \n\nClick for Rescue Sign Up\n\n  \nSalvia texana\, one of the many native plant rosettes that can be rescued at the site. \nLearn more about the Native Plant Rescue Project at this link.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/volunteer-plant-rescue-in-liberty-hill-2/
LOCATION:Location sent to those who sign up
CATEGORIES:plant rescue
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240214
DTSTAMP:20260420T002405
CREATED:20240131T141419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T141419Z
UID:3277-1707782400-1707868799@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Last day to order NPSOT yard signs
DESCRIPTION:Last day to order Native Plant Society of Texas yard signs from the NPSOT-Williamson County Chapter.  See all the details in this announcement.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/last-day-to-order-npsot-yard-signs/
LOCATION:Our Online Store
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T002405
CREATED:20240130T020920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T020920Z
UID:3271-1707559200-1707570000@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Plant Rescue in SE Round Rock
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with us Saturday\, February 10\, 2024 from 10am-1pm in SE Round Rock as we rescue plants from a small meadow site prior to construction. There is roadside parking\, but it’s a 1/5 of a mile walk on sidewalks to get to the site. The plant list and further details can be found at the SignUp link below. \nYou must be a current NPSOT member (any chapter) and at least 18 to attend. (Join NPSOT or renew here.) \nClick here to sign up. \nLearn more about the Native Plant Rescue Project at this link. \nHeterotheca canescens\, Hoary False Goldenaster\, can be rescued on the site.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/volunteer-plant-rescue-in-se-round-rock/
LOCATION:Location sent to those who sign up
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T002405
CREATED:20230702T173740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T160638Z
UID:2577-1707418800-1707424200@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:NPSOT-Wilco Chapter Meeting\, "Land Stewardship for Birds and the Importance of Native Plant Communities" with Rufus Stephens and Jan Wrede @ GT Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday\, February 8\, 2024\, when our featured topic will be “Land Stewardship for Birds and the Importance of Native Plant Communities” with Rufus Stephens and Jan Wrede.  Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  Our guest speakers’ presentation begins after a short business meeting. \n==> 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==> To attend via Zoom\, register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtd–upjwiGNYYJIN_dT56MGzF23wZ-a_F#/registration \nSee this announcement link for details about our topic and speakers.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/npsot-wilco-chapter-meeting-topic-to-be-announced/
LOCATION:Georgetown Public Library\, 402 W 8th St\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626
CATEGORIES:meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240204T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T002405
CREATED:20231207T171147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T030148Z
UID:3061-1707053400-1707062400@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Twin Creeks Historic Trail
DESCRIPTION:Twin Creeks Historic Park Trail Field Trip.  Meet in the parking lot at 1:30. \nSee all the details and directions in the field trip announcement at this link.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-twin-creeks-historic-trail/
CATEGORIES:field trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T002405
CREATED:20231207T171018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240106T005326Z
UID:3059-1705757400-1705766400@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Hidden Springs Plant Survey #9 of 12
DESCRIPTION:Hidden Springs Preserve Plant Survey #9\, 1:30pm.  Gate locks at 1:45pm.  See important trip details in the announcement published January 5\, 2024. \n 
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-hidden-springs-plant-survey-9-of-12/
LOCATION:Hidden Springs Preserve\, 978 Co Rd 224\, Florence\, Texas\, 76527
CATEGORIES:field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T002405
CREATED:20240112T142715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T142715Z
UID:3193-1705744800-1705755600@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Plant Rescue in Liberty Hill
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with us Saturday\, January 20th from 10am-1pm in Liberty Hill as we rescue plants from a 2 acre property prior to construction. There is easy parking next to the site\, but be mindful that there is tall grass to walk through and no trails. You may dig plants for conservation and/or to take for your own projects. The plant list and further details can be found at the SignUp link below. \nYou must be a current NPSOT member (any chapter) and at least 18 to attend. (Join NPSOT or renew here.) \nClick here to sign up. \nLearn more about the Native Plant Rescue Project at this link. \nRescue site. Photo by Hillary Xu.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/volunteer-plant-rescue-in-liberty-hill/
LOCATION:Location sent to those who sign up
CATEGORIES:plant rescue
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T002405
CREATED:20230714T192704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T150155Z
UID:2518-1704999600-1705005000@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:NPSOT-Wilco Chapter Meeting\, “Fire Ant Management” with Wizzie Brown @ GT Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Join NPSOT-Williamson County for our first meeting of the new year! \nOn Thursday\, January 11\, 2024\, our featured topic will be “Fire Ant Management” with Wizzie Brown.  Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  Our guest speaker’s presentation begins after a short business meeting. \nThis month’s presentation will NOT be recorded for YouTube. \n==> 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==> To attend via Zoom\, register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUoduqspjosG9SR4dkBtog7kAzHTbz3K710#/registration \nAbout our topic:  Learn about fire ant identification\, history\, and biology. We’ll also talk about how to manage fire ants. \nAbout our speaker: Wizzie Brown is a Senior Extension Program Specialist-IPM with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in entomology from Ohio State University and a Master’s of Science in entomology from Texas A&M University. After leaving Texas A&M\, Wizzie worked in structural pest control before taking a job with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Austin. She is a Board Certified Entomologist with a specialty in Urban Entomology and holds a non-commercial license from the Texas Structural Pest Control Service. \n\n\n\n\nAt every meeting\, we give away a book — about native plants or the meeting topic — to one randomly chosen in-person attendee! \n\nHave an idea for a speaker?  Let Program Leader Susie Hickman know via  email to wilco-chapter@npsot.org. \nNPSOT-Williamson County meetings are free and open to the public. We hope you attend!  Meetings may be in person\, virtual\, or both\, so be sure to check details in the meeting announcement. Meetings are announced on our website\, our calendar and Facebook. See upcoming topics on our page Wilco Home or on our Calendar.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/npsot-wilco-chapter-meeting-fire-ants-with-wizzie-brown/
LOCATION:Georgetown Public Library\, 402 W 8th St\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626
CATEGORIES:meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T002405
CREATED:20231110T023607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T130149Z
UID:2980-1704103200-1704110400@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Tree Walk at Old Settlers Park
DESCRIPTION:Start the new year with a tree walk in the park!  Led by Gary Bowers. \nOld Settlers Park\,  Virgil Rabb Pavilion\n3017–3099 Whitlow Way\nRound Rock\, TX 78665 \nView on Apple Maps or Google Maps \nWe’ll meet in the parking area at the Rabb pavilion off of Whitlow Way. From there we will walk around the pavilion to the nature trail. The walk will be around 2 miles and take 2 hours. We will focus on tree identification during dormancy\, discuss different areas of the park (riparian\, meadow)\, and overall enjoy being outside on the first day of the year. \nMeeting point and parking. Old Settlers Park\, Round Rock\, TX.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-tree-walk-at-old-settlers-park-2/
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:20231214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T002405
CREATED:20230603T225354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T030918Z
UID:2264-1702580400-1702585800@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:NPSOT-Wilco Chapter Meeting\, Annual Holiday Gathering & Silent Auction
DESCRIPTION:Join us in-person only for NPSOT-Wilco’s annual year-end gathering and silent auction\, Thursday\, December 14\, 2023. Guests are welcome!\n\n \n\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.\n\n \n\n 	Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided by the chapter. (No dinner. This is NOT a potluck.)\n \n 	Bring your silent auction items! The auction is a fun way to pass along something you’re ready to part with while you bid on items you can’t resist. \n\n 	We’ll have bid sheets available at the meeting for your items\, or download them from this link and bring them along.\n\n\n \n 	The chapter spending plan will be presented during a brief business meeting.\n\n \nPossumhaw\, Ilex decidua. Photo by Bob Kamper.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/npsot-wilco-chapter-meeting-annual-holiday-gathering-silent-auction/
LOCATION:Georgetown Public Library\, 402 W 8th St\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626
CATEGORIES:meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231210T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231210T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T002405
CREATED:20231201T161549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T161549Z
UID:3025-1702200600-1702207800@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Landfill Pollinator Garden Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a workday at the landfill pollinator garden on Sunday\, December 10\, 2023\, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Bring a hat\, boots\, gloves and water. We’ll be spreading mulch (hopefully) so if you have wheelbarrows\, shovels\, and maybe garden rakes to bring\, it will help make things go more quickly. \nSignup at this link:\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AADAC28A5F58-46506728-pollinator#/ \nAbout the garden:  The Pollinator Garden is a collaboration of the NPSOT-Wilco chapter\, Good Water Master Naturalists\, and Williamson County Waste Management\, 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. The garden includes a Monarch Waystation and is a Certified Texas Wildscape. Volunteers help maintain the garden when the collaborating organizations announce a maintenance work day.  Anyone interested is invited to help!
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/volunteer-landfill-pollinator-garden-workday-2/
LOCATION:Williamson County Landfill Pollinator Garden\, 600 County Rd 128\, Hutto\, Texas\, 78634
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231206T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T002405
CREATED:20231204T033946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T033946Z
UID:3045-1701880200-1701885600@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Running Brushy Middle School Wildflower Seed Stomp
DESCRIPTION:Running Brushy Middle School’s Wildflower Seed Stomp is on Wednesday\, December 6\, 2023\, 4:30 PM\, at 2303 N. Lakeline Blvd.\, Cedar Park\, TX. \nOur NPSOT chapter is providing support for this Leander ISD student project.  We need some volunteers to show up at the school Wednesday afternoon to help monitor the wildflower seed dispersal and stomping.  This will take place in front of the school\, between the main entrance parking lot and Lakeline Blvd.  Part of the area has recently been disturbed with utility work and is mostly bare ground.  Around the edges\, there are some native species that do not need to be stomped. \nThere is a lot of enthusiasm among the student body for this event.  If you can come help\, please join us.  You will be protecting bluebonnet seedlings\, four-nerve daisies\, Blackfoot daisies and some other native species that are present. \nPlease wear your NPSOT name tag if you have one.  Because of school pick-up traffic\, it would be better to arrive a few minutes after 4:30. \nIf you have questions\, please send us an email at wilco-chapter@npsot.org.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/volunteer-running-brushy-middle-school-wildflower-seed-stomp/
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