North Central Chapter
The North Central Chapter covers Fort Worth, Arlington, the Mid-Cities and all integrated and surrounding communities of Tarrant County, TX. As a large chapter of approximately 230 members, it has many diverse opportunities for you to participate as much or as little as you would like.
What We Do
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What We Do
Host monthly meetings with guest speakers
Demonstration Gardens
We maintain these gardens to act as examples to educate the public about native plants.
Butterfly Garden at Fielder House
Hulen Library (City of Fort Worth, Southwest Regional)
White Settlement Monarch Way Station at City Hall
SW Sub Court House
Molly Hollar Wildscape
Knapp Heritage Park Garden
Native Plant Sales
Who: Members grow native plants which are sold to the public to educate them about native plants not often found in nurseries, to promote use of native plants in landscapes, and raise funds for our chapter.
When: usually in May and late September / early October
Teach Classes
Native Landscape Certification Program classes are held for the public each spring and fall.
Promote Native Plants in Nurseries
Through the Natives Instead of Common Exotics (NICE!) program, we form partnerships with commercial nurseries.
Newsletter
A monthly newsletter is published each month to inform and educate members and the public.
Participate as Citizen Scientists
Using cell phones and the iNaturalist app, we record observations of native plants in our local communities at bioblitz events and independently throughout the year.
Provide Guest Speakers
Speak to other groups about the benefits of native plants.
Engage the Public
At community events, we host information booths to promote the use of native plants.
Field Trips
We organize field trips and partner with other like minded organizations in nature / native plant walks.
Rescue & Restore
We participate in native plant rescues from areas about to be developed and in restorations to promote greater use of native plants in landscapes.
Website
We host and maintain this NC chapter website to provide information to members and the public promoting native plants.
Consult
We provide consulting and assistance (i.e., donations of native plants) to city projects to install native plants in municipal landscapes.
Connect
We create relationships among members through all of these activities and our Facebook group. Many members are in other like minded conservation organizations, so our relationships help us network for the greater good.
Support
We provide financial support to a) the Native Plant Society of Texas state organization which oversees all chapters and awards grants and scholarships, and b) other local organizations like Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area, Bring Back the Monarchs, etc.
We also provide support through our members' service in leadership positions in the Native Plant Society of Texas state organization.
Inspirations
Nature is an open book for those who care to read. Each grass covered hillside is a page on which is written the history of the past, the condition of the present, and predictions of the future....John Earnest Weaver Botanist, Prairie Ecologist (1884-1966)
A true conservationist is a man who knows that the world is not given by his fathers, but borrowed from his children....John James Audubon Ornithologist, Naturalist (1785-1851)
Our Mission

The mission of the Native Plant Society of Texas is to promote research, conservation and utilization of native plants and plant habitats of Texas through education, outreach and example. We want all Texans to value native plants, native habitats and healthy ecosystems as essential to the well-being of living things and to our quality of life. Our vision is a future where native habitats are managed as critically beneficial natural assets, and where residential and commercial developments employ sustainable designs that preserve and promote native habitats.
Chapter Leaders
Karen Harden
President 2019...
Ray Conrow
Vice President...
Vanessa Wojtas
Treasurer ...
Debbie Stilson
Secretary...
Kim Conrow
Past NC...
Bill Freiheit
Education Chairperson...
Donna Honkomp
Membership Chairperson...
Events Committee – OPEN
Events Chairperson...
Josephine Keeney
Plant Sale...
Sandy Fountain
Fall Plant...
Martha Mullens
Parliamentarian, Assistant...
Troy Mullens
Newsletter ...
Vicki Gleason
Publicity...
Corinna Benson
Hospitality (Snacks)...
Eric Johnson
Field Trips...
Laura Penn
Outreach Committee...
Rozanna Francis
NICE! ...
Frank Keeney
Communications ...