Goals
The Native Plant Society of Texas aims to educate both its members and the general public and to foster a greater awareness of the Texas native flora; to encourage landscaping with appropriate native plants; to protect, conserve and retore native plants threatened by development; to encourage the responsible propagation of native plants; and the promote appreciation and understanding of current, historical and potential uses of native plants.
The organization awards scholarships and educational grants at both the graduate and undergraduate level. There is an annual awards program to recognize publications, research and other activities in the field of native plants.
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