In the News

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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    NPAT is hosting a field trip to Prairie Chapel Ranch and Simpson Prairie near Crawford, TX!  We realize that this is short notice…

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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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Prairie Facts

Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) is an African grass introduced to the Americas through the bedding on the slave ships of pre-Civil War times.