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

Texas wild rice (Zizania texana) is the only grass listed as endangered in Texas.

NPAT Protected Lands

Maddin Prairie Preserve

Maddin Prairie Preserve

Located in Mitchell County near Colorado City. Owned. 1,114 acres.

Russell Grasslands and Forest Preserve

Russell Grasslands and Forest Preserve

Located in San Jacinto County near Huntsville. A conservation easement. 831 acres.

Simpson Prairie

Simpson Prairie

Located in McLennan County near Crawford. A conservation easement. 50 acres.

Tanglewood Prairie

Tanglewood Prairie

Located in Lee County near Tanglewood. A conservation easement. 31 acres.

Nelson L. Wieting Prairie

Nelson L. Wieting Prairie

Located in Falls County near Marlin. A conservation easement. 17 acres.

Lehmann Prairie

Lehmann Prairie

Located in Falls County near Marlin. A conservation easement. 11 acres.

Riesel Prairie

Riesel Prairie

Located in Falls County near Marlin. Owned. 5 acres.

Drews Prairie

Drews Prairie

Located in Falls County near Marlin. A conservation easement. 4 acres.

Peters Prairie

Peters Prairie

Located in Collin County. Owned. 4 acres.