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People for Prairies 2023
We invite you to an evening of great food, drink, music, and conversation this spring. This could be the start of something bigger. Read more »
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…
Events Field Trips Fort Worth Chapter Other Lands
The Flower Mound Prairie Tour
Saturday, May 20, 2023 REGISTER We will explore this historic 12.5 acre prairie, the sole remnant on this untouched piece of the Long Prairie that sits between the two fingers of the Eastern Cross Timbers. Nineteenth century settlers named this landmark The Prairie Mound for the profusion of wildflowers that Read more…
Events Field Trips Fort Worth Chapter North Texas Other Lands Statewide
LBJ National Grasslands Prairie Tour
Saturday, May 6, 2023 REGISTER We will explore examples of a Western Cross Timbers Post Oak/Blackjack woodland with scattered Fort Worth Prairie openings. The topography is mostly flat, with moderate sandy slopes leading out to the west from the woods. Here’s a small sample of the flora we may encounter: Read more…
Events Field Trips Fort Worth Chapter North Texas Other Lands
Chalk Mountain Ranch Prairie Tour
Saturday, April 29, 2023 REGISTER Explore a 341 acre Texas Land Conservancy conservation easement in the Lampasas Cut Plain of North Central Texas. Jeff Quayle of Native Prairies Association of Texas will lead this exploration in Somervell County. We’ll meet in Glen Rose & carpool to the ranch. En route, Read more…
Events Field Trips Fort Worth Chapter North Texas
Fossil Hill Hike
REGISTER Fossil Hill Hike at Lake Amon Carter (south of Bowie) Fieldtrip, led by Jeff Quayle *Includes a stop afterwards nearby at the LBJ National Grasslands to see a very rare plant species for North Texas. We will hold you in suspense… *RSVP REQUIRED* There is a limit of 15 Read more…
Education Events Fort Worth Chapter Fort Worth Prairie North Texas North Texas Outreach & Stewardship Program Other Lands Prairie Seekers
Spring 2023 Prairie Seekers Toolbox Series at the Barnett Ranch
Saturday, March 25, 2023 REGISTER The Fort Worth Chapter of the Native Prairies Association of Texas is pleased to invite you to the next installment of the Prairie Seekers Toolbox Series with field training on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the Barnett Ranch on the Denton/Wise County line. Prairie Seekers Read more…
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Save these Dates!
Prairie Time in North Texas The Fort Worth Chapter has an action-packed 2023. Save these dates for early 2023. Detailed information and links to register in February newsletter. More dates for hikes, workshops, and field trips coming soon! Prairie Seekers Spring 2023 The next installment of the Prairie Seekers Toolbox Read more…
Education Events Fayette Prairie Chapter Fort Worth Chapter Houston Chapter San Antonio Chapter Teaching the Prairie
Taking Prairie Education Statewide
Education is one of the most important allies to the almost-extinct Texas prairie ecosystem. This year Della led 7 teacher workshops that could reach over 22,000 students. Read more »
Education Events North Texas
Thirteen Cows and a Community
Julie Mattox is now known for having the healthiest, happiest herd in Wood County. Even the mayor of Yantis, who has a ranch next door, agrees. Learn how and why . . . Read more »