Prairie News
We’re Hiring!
NPAT is hiring! We are looking for a part-time administrative assistant to work at our Manchaca office. Become a part of Texas prairie conservation. Read more »
Fayette Prairie Chapter
Smaller Acreage Restoration Program
The Fayette Prairie Chapter of NPAT has developed the Smaller Acreage Restoration Program designed to help their members with prairie restoration projects less than 25 acres. Read more »
NPAT news Prairie News
Accreditation Renewal
Public Notice of Land Trust Alliance Accreditation Renewal The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. The Native Prairies Association of Texas (NPAT) is pleased to announce it is applying for renewal of accreditation. A Read more…
DPP Education News Teaching the Prairie
Girls in Science
Director of Education, Della Barbato led a Girls Summer Camp during the week of June 27. It was facilitated with NPAT partners from UHCL’s Environmental Institute of Houston. Ten high-school aged girls from Deer Park, Dickinson, Clear Creek and Houston attended the camp. .The camp sought to address this lack Read more…
Life on the Prairie 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 »
Take Action!
Recovering America’s Wildlife Act
TAKE ACTION! The nation’s wildlife has been in crisis for a decade or more with one-third of species facing an elevated risk of extinction. The bipartisan Recovering America’s Wildlife Act promises to transform area nature enterprises and spaces—if we act NOW. Read more »
Education Events
Southeastern Grasslands
Join Dwayne Estes online Wednesday June 22.  Dwayne will discuss the fascinating story of how Southeastern grasslands fueled America’s westward migration. The Southeastern Grasslands Initiative is working to rebuild these lost grasslands, across a 24-state region, including eastern Texas. Read more »
Education Events
Twilight on the Prairie Wrap Up!
Thank you to everyone who joined us in person or in spirit for “Twilight on the Prairie!” It was a lovely, though slightly windy evening at Lawther-Deer Park Prairie. Read more »
Prairie News
Prairie News Spring 2022 Issue
In case you haven’t received our spring newsletter, you can download a pdf of it here. Become a member or donor and you will automatically receive the print newsletter! Read more »
In the Field Our Members
Member Spotlight: Lisa Spangler
Check out the woman behind our website! Longtime NPAT member Lisa Spangler is multi-talented and wears lots of hats here and there. Read more »