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City Nature Challenge

City Nature Challenge Events Field Trips Fort Worth Prairie North Texas Other Lands

Bio Blitz iNaturalist survey of the old Camp Leroy Shuman

Saturday, May 27, 2023 REGISTER Camp Leroy Shuman, a campground for boys and girls, opened in 1920 and was closed in 2009. The property is owned by the City of Fort Worth and is accessible through permission. It is one of the first scout camps in Fort Worth. Today, the Read more…

By Fort Worth, 3 weeksMarch 4, 2023 ago
City Nature Challenge Deer Park Prairie News Houston Chapter

Deer Park Prairie open for City Nature Challenge 2021 on May 1, 10am – 2pm

It’s April – City Nature Challenge Month! CNC is a worldwide contest: everyone can participate and help Greater Houston win! Don’t know what this is? Join the Houston – Native Plant Society of Texas (H-NPSOT) on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at 7 p.m. to learn from TWPD biologist Craig Hensley Read more…

By Houston Chapter, 2 yearsApril 14, 2021 ago
City Nature Challenge Deer Park Prairie News Houston Chapter

Photos of CNC at Deer Park Prairie

City Nature Challenge (CNC) ended over a month ago. However, for completeness, we are blogging the result (scroll to the bottom) and showing some photos of CNC at Deer Park Prairie on our Spring Prairie Day. If you think the activities look interesting, SAVE THE DATE and join us on Read more…

By Houston Chapter, 5 yearsJune 7, 2018 ago
City Nature Challenge Deer Park Prairie News Houston Chapter

Events Prairies: March & April

Spring has sprung in Houston and it’s time to go out in nature. In greater Houston, that means many events on the prairie are here and upcoming. See summary below and scroll down for details: Tonight (3/8/18): Benigno & Newman of Harris County Flood Control talk on “A Tale of Read more…

By Houston Chapter, 5 yearsMarch 8, 2018 ago
City Nature Challenge Houston Chapter

Houston, We Have Species!

We Won! Greater Houston WON Most Species Found During City Nature Challenge, April 14-18 This post is a bit late. Most of you probably already know that Greater Houston recorded the most number of species in the entire USA during the City Nature Challenge!  Previously not posted: a summary of the Read more…

By Houston Chapter, 6 yearsMay 24, 2017 ago

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Spring 2023 Prairie Seekers Toolbox Series at the Barnett Ranch

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Dowell Ranch Volunteer Day

Apr 15
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Prairie Restoration Workday at Kirchoff Farm

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People for Prairies 2023

Thursday, May 11, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Cherie Flores Pavilion at Hermann Park, Houston, TX

We invite you to an evening of great food, drink, music, AND conversation this spring. And this could be the start of something bigger. Find out more.

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