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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
In the Field Maddin Prairie
A June Visit to Maddin Prairie
Maddin Prairie Preserve is our largest and westernmost prairie. I have been going out there every six weeks or so for several years, as a volunteer, and lately as staff. No matter when I go, there is always work to do and nature to study. This year is no different. ~Kirsti Harms Read more »
In the Field Other Lands
Burleson Prairie Adventure
On May 4, 2019 I was happy to attend a prairie walk and plant adventure at Burleson Prairie, a 100 plus acre tallgrass prairie restoration plus a remnant in the Blackland Prairie. This site is very special as the restoration has been over 30 years in the making. Read more »
In the Field Maddin Prairie
Maddin Wildflowers
A spring trip to our western prairie was a wildflower delight! It is a good year for wildflowers all over the state. Read more »