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The NPSOT Houston Chapter is giving you the opportunity to register for its Fall 2020 classes. The NLCP classes feature live presentations and a virtual Plant Walk all coming to you via Zoom with an opportunity to interact with the speakers and ask questions. Join us for Native Landscapes for Birds classes on one of... Read More →

Have you ever wondered how plants on the prairie can be used? The prairie is covered with a wide variety of vegetation that can be used in a multitude of ways. Learn how these plants can be used for medicinal or edible purposes, as well as which plants should be avoided. Join Dr. Mark "Merriwether"... Read More →

Field Trip: November 14, 2020 Winter is an excellent time to be outdoors! Generally mild weather, few mosquitoes, lots of birds from many families: gulls, shorebirds, sparrows, hawks, ducks and geese, sandhill cranes and even a few warblers among many others. In this overview class we will discuss winter migration of birds, various habitats and... Read More →

Opening: President Deborah Douglas Inspirational Speaker: Sandy Cackowski “Basket Full of Knowledge” Speaker: (Our very own!) Shannon Westveer’s “Shannon Westveer’s brown thumb was turned green with a few key principles taught by nature, observed at home. She’s now a Texas Master Naturalist with a suburban yard —kept only by her—that rivals many nature parks for... Read More →

Public · Hosted by Mercer Botanic Gardens Join a member of Precinct 4’s Trails as Parks Division for a walk-through at Mercer’s East Side Gardens while we chat about local wildflowers and how women have been historically connected to the language of flowers. Wear outdoor appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes. Bring your own water bottle.... Read More →

The prairie is covered with a wide variety of vegetation that can be used in a multitude of ways. Learn how these plants can be used for medicinal or edible purposes, as well as which plants should be avoided. Join Dr. Mark "Merriwether" Vorderbruggen for a virtual adventure on foraging of the Katy Prairie.

Speaker: Lan Shen Lan will talk about her extensive experience gathering native seeds from all over the Texas Gulf Coast and prairies. She will share her practical knowledge about how to ethically and accurately harvest seeds from the wild and at one's home.

Plants nurture our bodies and souls, and have done so for millennia. Innovative tools and interactive collaborations will ensure that this online conference provides participants with an engaging and inspiring experience. With each change of season, our deep relationship with nature renews us and lifts our spirits. But this year with COVID threats and uncertainties,... Read More →