Native Plant Society

Native plants are local plants. They have been growing in a particular region for possibly thousands of years. They grow well without much “care” because they are well adapted to the habitat. They like the type of soil in that region. They do perfectly well with the amount of sunlight they receive there, and are quite happy with the climate, which includes the normal temperatures and the usual amount of rainfall for the area.

Wildlife populations in their particular region, have evolved a close relationship with the native plants, which they use for shelter, and for food. That’s why when you plant native plants you naturally increase the populations of pollinators, birds and other wildlife.

In this program, we’ll learn a lot about native plants and how you can use them to promote biodiversity in your outdoor spaces.


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MEG INGLIS

Meg Inglis is Executive Director of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT). Prior to that, she coordinated NPSOT’s Native Landscape Certification Program for seven years. For many years she worked in the field of environmental health and safety for medical device manufacturing facilities and other organizations. She has a Bachelor’s in Biology, a secondary science teaching certification, and a Master’s in Public Administration.
 
Meg’s passion for native plants began in 2000 when she and her family built their home on a two-acre parcel of land near Dripping Springs. Her knowledge of ecology and their desire to be solely dependent on a rainwater system drove their decision to restore their property with native plants. She is a long-time member of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT), the Native Prairies Association of Texas, and the Texas Society for Ecological Restoration.

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