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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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    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

Texas Bluegrass (Poa arachnifera) is a rhizomatous, cool season grass with fluffy pink to purple seed heads, and in separate male and female plants.

NPAT Houston Chapter Meeting - January 25, 2012 - 6:30-8:30 PM

Location: Bayland Community Center, 6400 Bissonnet, Houston, TX 77074
Presentation: Conservation Easements by Dalmara Bayne Executive Director of NPAT

Agenda:
I. 6:30 to 7:00 PM Social & Refreshments

II. 7:00 PM Business Meeting:
      A. Report on Prairie Heritage Day
      B. Report on SOP Conference
      C. Announcements/Reports on recent Prairie Plant rescues
      D. Presentation and Vote on New Officers for 2012
          We have a complete slate of new officers for 2012 and we need everyone to come out and
          support them as we begin this year.
      E. Introduce Guest Speaker:
          Dalmara Bayne, Executive Director of NPAT

III. 7:30 – 8:30 PM Presentation:
      “Conservation Easements” –

      This is a program on what conservation easements are, how they work and how they can be used to acquire and save prairies.  This presentation is a MUST if you are concerned about saving prairies in the Houston area.  Don’t miss this presentation!

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