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In the Field

In the Field NPAT Prairies

Winter Wings: Bird Surveys on the Prairie

There is always something to look forward to in every season spent out on a prairie. The spring is filled with the first pops of lush color- purples, blues, and yellows of early wildflowers- and the air is filled with songs from breeding grassland birds. With the pressing heat of Read more…

By Carly Aulicky, 2 monthsFebruary 1, 2023 ago
Education Events Field Trips Fort Worth Chapter Hikes In the Field North Texas Take Action!

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…

By Fort Worth, 3 monthsJanuary 1, 2023 ago
In the Field Maddin Prairie Prairie Skies Statewide

Glittering Grammas at Maddin Prairie

A trip report by Lisa Spangler, photos taken November 15, 2022 I always look forward to visiting Maddin Prairie as it’s never the same place twice. This visit was an extra special treat as it was only 26 F and the grammas were glittering with frost. I couldn’t stop taking Read more…

By Lisa Spangler, 4 monthsNovember 29, 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, 9 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, 12 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, 2 yearsMay 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, 2 yearsFebruary 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 yearsJuly 15, 2020 ago

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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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