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People for Prairies 2023

We invite you to an evening of great food, drink, music, and conversation this spring. This could be the start of something bigger.  Read more »

By Lisa Spangler, 2 weeksMarch 9, 2023 ago
Events Field Trips Fort Worth Chapter North Texas Other Lands Statewide

LBJ National Grasslands Prairie Tour

Saturday, May 6, 2023 REGISTER We will explore examples of a Western Cross Timbers Post Oak/Blackjack woodland with scattered Fort Worth Prairie openings. The topography is mostly flat, with moderate sandy slopes leading out to the west from the woods. Here’s a small sample of the flora we may encounter: Read more…

By Fort Worth, 3 weeksMarch 4, 2023 ago
DPP Education News Statewide Teaching the Prairie

Creating a School Pocket Prairie

NPAT and Della Barbato are collaborating with the Texas Master Naturalists Gulf Coast chapter to install another school pocket prairie at Lantrip Elementary School, an Environmental Science magnet school in Houston. Irmi Willcockson, President of the chapter, approached Della about setting up a student project in which the chapter members could serve. Read more »

By Kirsti Harms, 1 monthFebruary 17, 2023 ago
Prairie News Statewide

We’re Hiring!

NPAT is hiring! We are looking for a part-time administrative assistant to work at our Manchaca office. Become a part of Texas prairie conservation. Read more »

By Kirsti Harms, 2 monthsFebruary 4, 2023 ago
Fayette Prairie Chapter Statewide

Smaller Acreage Restoration Program

The Fayette Prairie Chapter of NPAT has developed the Smaller Acreage Restoration Program designed to help their members with prairie restoration projects less than 25 acres. Read more »

By Kirsti Harms, 2 monthsJanuary 23, 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
Deer Park Prairie News Education Events Statewide

Turning Fear into Wonder

NPAT Education Director Della Barbato organizes regular school field trips to our marvelous Deer Park Prairie. When the bus from Houston’s Sam Rayburn High School pulled up last fall, teacher Cheri Crawford’s students stepped off and glanced around. Many of them looked bored. Others seemed apprehensive. What is this place? Read more…

By Jeff Sargent, 4 monthsNovember 22, 2022 ago
NPAT news Prairie News Statewide

Accreditation Renewal

Public Notice of Land Trust Alliance Accreditation Renewal The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. The Native Prairies Association of Texas (NPAT) is pleased to announce it is applying for renewal of accreditation. A Read more…

By Kirsti Harms, 7 monthsAugust 25, 2022 ago

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Mar 25
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Deer Park Prairie Workday

Mar 25
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Spring 2023 Prairie Seekers Toolbox Series at the Barnett Ranch

Apr 8
8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Fossil Hill Hike

Apr 8
9:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Dowell Ranch Volunteer Day

Apr 15
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series

Prairie Restoration Workday at Kirchoff Farm

Organizer: San Antonio Chapter
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People for Prairies 2023

Thursday, May 11, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
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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