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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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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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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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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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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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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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