Summary
Organization name
Collin County Chapter - Native Plant Society of TX
Causes
Environment & Conservation
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Collin, Fannin, Grayson, Hunt, Rockwall
Address
2101 Leon DrPlano, TX 75074
Collin County Chapter - Native Plant Society of TX
A nonprofit organization
15% complete
$6,000 Goal
About
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The Collin County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas helps build connections between residents of Collin and surrounding counties and our local native plants. Through education, outreach, and advocacy, we aim to help residents improve our environment by utilizing local native plants. To this end, our chapter:
- Hosts monthly programs featuring speakers on local native plants and habitats
- Develops and maintains native plant demonstration gardens
- Supports preservation of native Texas Blackland Prairies
- Engages in hands-on projects such as the “Bring Back the Monarchs” program and Native Plants in Schools
- Provides educational resources, garden design assistance, and native plant information through initiatives like the Native Plant Database and the Native Landscape Certification Program
- Offers field trips to native plant sites
- Promotes the use of native plants at local events and through partnerships with schools and community organizations
Mission
The mission of the Native Plant Society of Texas is to promote conservation, research and utilization of native plants and plant habitats of Texas through education, outreach, and example.
Needs
Your generous donations to the Collin County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) directly support our mission to increase awareness, knowledge, and conservation of North Texas native plants. With your help, we are able to:
- Expand our Native Plant Education and Outreach through public events, workshops, and partnerships with schools, charitable organizations, youth groups, and other community groups across Collin County and North Texas.
- Support the Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP), making high-quality education and certification in native plant landscaping accessible to more residents.
- Help fund the Bring Back the Monarchs to Texas grant program, protecting and restoring critical monarch and pollinator habitats throughout our region.
- Grow the NICE – Native Plant Partners initiative, connecting gardeners and communities with local nurseries to increase the availability of regionally appropriate native plants.
- Promote and maintain the Native Plant Database, a trusted, accessible resource for anyone seeking to learn about and select North Texas native plants.
- Empower the Native Plants in Schools program, providing grants, resources, and hands-on learning to foster environmental stewardship among students and educators.
- Organize impactful speaker events to share up-to-date information on native plants, conservation, and habitat gardening with members and the community.
- Offer free native plant garden design assistance for approved projects from non-profits, faith organizations, schools, government agencies, and public parks in Collin County and surrounding areas.
- Develop new and innovative programs to advance native plant conservation and environmental education.
- Cover essential administrative expenses to ensure efficient operations and the success of our programs.
Your support is vital to achieving these goals and continuing our mission to promote the conservation, appreciation, and use of native North Texas plants. Thank you for helping us make a lasting impact in our community!
Equity Statement
As a community-based environmental conservation organization, the Collin County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas is dedicated to protecting and restoring the unique natural heritage of our region. By engaging residents from all backgrounds in education, outreach, and hands-on conservation, we work together to improve our local environment and promote the benefits of native plants for all communities in Collin County and surrounding counties.
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Plano, TX 75074