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Thank you to our sponsors!
THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT helps us continue the Lawther-Deer Park Prairie Education Program into the future. Read more »
Kirchoff Family Farm Teaching the Prairie
A restoration in progress
Want to learn by doing? The Kirchoff siblings have a prairie restoration project in full swing and are happy to host volunteers! On the third Saturday of every month this prairie easement near Floresville hosts volunteer restoration workdays. Read more »
Teaching the Prairie
Need more prairie time?
One of our long-time prairie heroes, Matt White keeps a blog. Follow Matt and his thoughts and insights about the state of Texas prairies. Read more »
In the Field Teaching the Prairie
It’s Seed Collecting Time
It IS hot out there, but this is the time of year when the spring and early summer wildflowers set seed. Read more »
Teaching the Prairie
Prairies and Pollinators
Our diverse, native prairies are in danger of disappearing as an ecosystem. Yet, they grow food for many of our insect species. Not only do prairies provide nectar and pollen from wildflowers, they provide shelter and nesting places. Read more »
In the Field Maddin Prairie
A June Visit to Maddin Prairie
Maddin Prairie Preserve is our largest and westernmost prairie. I have been going out there every six weeks or so for several years, as a volunteer, and lately as staff. No matter when I go, there is always work to do and nature to study. This year is no different. ~Kirsti Harms Read more »