Protect our Pollinators! (Event by Earth Day Texas) Did you know that pollinators support an entire ecosystem? Did you also know that environmental concerns are putting pollinators at risk? Join local habitat experts and conservationists to learn about new, exciting ways to protect these fascinating creatures. Learn what you can Read more…
Want to Save the Bees and Monarchs? (from The Great Seed Bomb benefit bike ride campaign) We’ve all heard about the news that bees, monarchs and other pollinators are in trouble, but what can we do about it? We are a small but mighty community that is tired of feeling overwhelmed about our Read more…
Recently, a group of about 40 prairie lovers joined the day-long, first-ever bus tour of some of Texas’ finest prairies: Clymer Meadow, Gambill Goose Refuge and City Park, Mary Talbot Prairie, and Daphne Prairie. The day wrapped up with dinner in Mount Vernon at a historic church. Special thanks to BF Hicks and friends for hosting and Read more…
By LAURA BUSH Published: 15 May 2015 (Dallas Morning News) Spring is my favorite time of year in Texas. As I watch the native prairie bloom at our ranch, and the evening primrose blossom at the Bush Center, I am reminded of our vast and varied landscape. The bluebonnets and Indian Read more…
Monday, April 11, 2016 at 6:30pm Tandy Hills Natural Area 3400 View Street, Fort Worth (meet at the playground) *Special meeting location this month is at Tandy Hills. Rachel Richter & Sam Kieschnick, Urban Biologists for the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, & Bruce Benz, Chair of the Biology Department at Texas Wesleyan Read more…
Prairie Ambassador is a new Native Prairies Association of Texas (NPAT) program that trains members to present to civic groups, non-profit organizations, schools, homeowner associations & other groups (as requested). NPAT is a non-profit membership organization & land trust dedicated to the conservation, restoration, & appreciation of native prairies in Read more…
Unexpected Pocket Prairies of Guadalupe Mountains National Park By Chris Emory In early November 2015, Â I had the chance to visit Dog Canyon which is an out of the way, seldom visited & remote area in the northern part of the Guadalupe Mountains National Park in West Texas. My main Read more…