Events Teaching the Prairie
YOU ARE INVITED!
On Saturday, March 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Native Prairies Association of Texas is hosting the Party for the Prairie Luncheon at Texas Safari Ranch , 11627 FM 1464, Richmond, TX 77407. 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 »
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YOU MAKE IT POSSIBLE for NPAT to continue our mission to keep Texas prairie for current and future generations. Prairie conservation requires appreciation, which requires education. NPAT staff and volunteers are constantly working to connect people to prairies. 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 »
Kirchoff Family Farm
Kirchoff Family Farm Chosen for Lone Star Land Steward Award
The Kirchoff Family Farm is being awarded the 2019 Lone Star Land Steward Award for South Texas! Congratulations to Don Kirchoff and his siblings, Brenda and Scott for all their hard work!! Read more »
In the Field Maddin Prairie
Maddin Wildflowers
A spring trip to our western prairie was a wildflower delight! It is a good year for wildflowers all over the state. Read more »
Kirchoff Family Farm San Antonio Chapter
Summer at Kirchoff Farm
Even during the hot summer months, volunteers at Kirchoff Farm’s Third Saturday Work Days find the prairie loaded with photo opportunities, as well as opportunities to study animal and plant life. Read more »