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…
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…
National Moth Week was celebrated during the last week of July. It is a chance for everyone to contribute observations about our moths. But you can always continue into August! Read more »
You are invited to take part in this ground-breaking event to discuss, enjoy and support prairie conservation in North Texas. Experts from the private, urban planning, and natural resources sectors will engage in a broader conversation about how open spaces and prairies could coexist with regional urban development. Read more »
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! 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Enjoy a fascinating step into both ancient history and a commercial model of modern, low impact, land development. The unique field trip starts with a brief walking tour to the top of The Mound ~ Town of Flower Mound’s namesake. Situated on the highest ground between Dallas, Ft Worth, and Denton. The Mound is a spectacular, never been plowed 12.5-acre Blackland Prairie remnant that once blanketed 12 million acres of Texas. Views from atop The Mound offers a vista into the vastness of the Metroplex and a place to reflect upon the past and future.
Next stop on the pre-dinner tour we visit Prairie Commons, a 5-acre mixed-use office and retail complex featuring 100% native prairie landscaping from seed, a 100,000-gallon capacity rainwater harvest system, rain gardens that filter stormwater runoff, and night sky friendly lighting.
Bill Neiman, founder of Native American Seed, will lead the tour. You will be captivated by his deep knowledge of both properties. Diane Wetherbee, Director of The Flower Mound Foundation, will also join to provide additional insight.
The tour starts at 4:00 p.m. and there is no extra cost. If interested, make your selection as you purchase tickets. You will receive more information about the tour logistics within a couple of weeks prior to the event.