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In the Field

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 day1 day 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, 7 months7 months 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, 7 months7 months 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, 7 months7 months 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, 8 months8 months 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, 9 months9 months ago
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 »

By Kirsti Harms, 2 years2 years ago
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 »

By Lisa Spangler, 2 years2 years ago
Yellow prairie paintbrush
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 »

By Kirsti Harms, 2 years2 years ago
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