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Kirsti Harms wrote: “From Sat. May 19 to midday Sun. May 20, Pat Merkord and I will be at the preserve conducting…

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Explore history, art and nature at the century old studio of Elisabet Ney for a summer camp experience filled with learning and fun! Children will…

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May 17 (Thursday)- 2-4:30pm: UNDERSTANDING YOUR WILD NEIGHBORS - No matter where you live, you are surrounded by an array of wildlife often living in…

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Prairie Facts

The prairie is a diverse ecosystem of mainly native grasses and flowering plants (forbs) with prairie wildlife, soil, geology, and fire playing very important roles.

Pat Merkord

President

Conroe (Bluestem Environmental Consultants)

Pat Merkord has served on the Board of Directors of the Native Prairie Association for the past two years as Board Secretary. She is also an active member of the Maddin Prairie Committee. A retired high school biology/chemistry teacher, she has a master’s degree in Biology with a specialty in Wildlife. Active birders for many years, she and her husband Glenn also spend time restoring their “urban acre” in Conroe with native plants. She is currently the owner of a consulting business called “Bluestem Environmental Consultants.” Her past business endeavors include wildlife management plans, wildlife and endangered species surveys, plant surveys and watershed evaluations. She is especially interested in prairie conservation and restoration in Texas.