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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…
Read more of this >>NPAT is hosting a field trip to Prairie Chapel Ranch and Simpson Prairie near Crawford, TX! We realize that this is short notice…
Read more of this >>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…
Read more of this >>Prairie Facts
Sideoats grama (Bouteloua curtipedula) is the official State Grass of Texas, found in every bioregion in the state.
The Role of Prescribed Fire in Mitigating Catastrophic Wildfires
A short article about Prescribed Burn Associations (PBAs) in Texas. “PBAs share resources, knowledge and expertise within the cooperative and serve to increase the application of planned prescribed fires, enhancing agricultural production and wildlife habitat.” (Gutierrez and Hays, 2012). The article also includes a map of PBAs in Texas.