June 2, 2026 Chapter meeting

Native Plant Society of Texas Collin County Chapter 2026 June meeting Speaker - Diane Wetherbee Subject - “Encouraging Native Landscapes in HOA Neighborhoods” We often hear, “My HOA won’t let me plant native plants.” The fact is, Texas state law prohibits HOAs from disallowing water-wise landscaping but does allow them to require that landscaping fit the neighborhood’s general aesthetic. How can we encourage the use of more native plants in our community while keeping HOAs happy? Diane is a Texas Master Naturalist, as well as a member of the Native Prairies Association of Texas and the Native Plant Society of Texas. She is a board member of the Upper Trinity Conservation Trust and also serves as vice chairman of the board of The Flower Mound Foundation, which cares for the 12.5-acre prairie remnant that gives the town its name. Diane is a Certified Citizen Forester and is a board member of the Cross Timbers Urban Forestry Council. After a career in corporate communications and product marketing, she turned to her first love – the natural world. She was an interpretive naturalist and environmental educator at LLELA for 12 years and has completed coursework toward a Ph.D. in forestry at Stephen F. Austin State University. In her spare time, she serves on Lantana’s Denton County Fresh Water Supply District 7 Board of Directors and is the chairman of the Lantana HOA Architectural Review Committee. ___________________________________________________________________________ Music by https://www.bensound.com/free-music-f... Artist: Lunar Years License code: FT0OAE0AJ9IXJXFR Music by https://www.bensound.com/free-music-f... Artist: Lunar Years License code: V9QYQJVVBP1CYIHL