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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
Texas wild rice (Zizania texana) is the only grass listed as endangered in Texas.
NPAT Protected Lands
Maddin Prairie Preserve
Located in Mitchell County near Colorado City. Owned. 1,114 acres.
Russell Grasslands and Forest Preserve
Located in San Jacinto County near Huntsville. A conservation easement. 831 acres.
Simpson Prairie
Located in McLennan County near Crawford. A conservation easement. 50 acres.
Tanglewood Prairie
Located in Lee County near Tanglewood. A conservation easement. 31 acres.
Nelson L. Wieting Prairie
Located in Falls County near Marlin. A conservation easement. 17 acres.
Lehmann Prairie
Located in Falls County near Marlin. A conservation easement. 11 acres.
Riesel Prairie
Located in Falls County near Marlin. Owned. 5 acres.
Drews Prairie
Located in Falls County near Marlin. A conservation easement. 4 acres.
Peters Prairie
Located in Collin County. Owned. 4 acres.