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In the Field

In the Field Teaching the Prairie

Moth Nights in July… and August

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 »

By Kirsti Harms, 2 weeksJuly 31, 2022 ago
Events In the Field NPAT Prairies

Celebrate Native Pollinators With NPAT!

Celebrate Pollinator Week (June 20-26) with the Native Prairies Association of Texas! We will begin with a free Zoom presentation on Managing Prairie for Native Pollinators by Carol Clark on Friday, June 24 at 6 p.m. It continues Saturday, June 25th with two native plants and pollinators bioblitz opportunities on Read more…

By Carly Aulicky, 2 monthsJune 12, 2022 ago
In the Field Our Members

Member Spotlight: Lisa Spangler

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 »

By Kirsti Harms, 4 monthsMarch 30, 2022 ago
In the Field NPAT Prairies

The Prairie Bird-a-thon

The results are in for our Second Annual Bird-a-thon! We hoped to top 2000 birds this year, and exceeded that goal by 58! The results are from counts at Kirchoff Prairie, Maddin Prairie, Daphne Prairie, Mary Talbot Prairie, Talbot Brothers Prairie and Lawther-Deer Park Prairie. THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED! Read more »

By Kirsti Harms, 1 yearMay 13, 2021 ago
In the Field

Groundhog Day at Alligator Prairie

Winter is one of the main seasons for prairie burns. I got the opportunity to spend the day at the demonstration burn on Nancy Webber’s Alligator Prairie. Read more »

By Kirsti Harms, 1 yearFebruary 23, 2021 ago
In the Field Maddin Prairie

A Maddin Summer

Kirsti Harms made one of her regular visits to Maddin Prairie. Even in the heat of summer there is something to see there. Read more »

By Kirsti Harms, 2 yearsJuly 29, 2020 ago
In the Field Teaching the Prairie

It’s Time for Moth Week!

In July it’s time for National Moth Week, a worldwide Citizen Science event, held during the last full week of July. This is a chance for everyone to contribute observations about our moths!  Read more »

By Kirsti Harms, 2 yearsJuly 20, 2020 ago
In the Field Teaching the Prairie

The Wonder of Insects

On Texas prairies we are buggy for bugs! And Della Barbato is getting kids involved with nature. Learn why insects are interesting and important to life on Earth.  Read more »

By Kirsti Harms, 2 yearsJuly 15, 2020 ago
Northern Bobwhite
In the Field NPAT Prairies

A Prairie Bird-a-thon

Pat Merkord initiated NPAT’s first Prairie Bird-a-thon. She took pledges toward the total number of birds counted. From May 28 to June 5, Pat traveled around the state to six of our conservation properties and conducted breeding bird surveys. Thanks to everyone who pledged! Read more »

By Kirsti Harms, 2 yearsJuly 1, 2020 ago
In the Field Teaching the Prairie

Ode to the Prairie

Matt Buckingham ponders what prairies might have been like before American expansion. His journey through Texas prairies features many fabulous photos of wildflowers. Read more »

By Kirsti Harms, 2 yearsMay 20, 2020 ago

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People for Prairies

Saturday, Oct. 1, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Come join us for an evening of great food, drink, music, and conversation at River Walk Hall in Flower Mound, TX. This will be the start of something bigger. Tickets on sale now!

Upcoming Events

Aug 13
8:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Creech Prairie Workday

Aug 20
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Recurring

Prairie Restoration Workday at Kirchoff Farm

Organizer: San Antonio Chapter
Aug 24
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Houston Chapter Meeting

Organizer: Houston Chapter
Sep 10
8:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Creech Prairie Workday

Sep 10
9:00 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Dowell Ranch Volunteer Day

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