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Teaching the Prairie

An important part of our mission is educating people about the value of prairies.
We do this through our chapters, workshops, presentations, field trips
and volunteer opportunities. Follow us and learn.
We want everyone to love prairies as much as we do!

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
Education Events Fayette Prairie Chapter Fort Worth Chapter Houston Chapter San Antonio Chapter Teaching the Prairie

Taking Prairie Education Statewide

Education is one of the most important allies to the almost-extinct Texas prairie ecosystem. This year Della led 7 teacher workshops that could reach over 22,000 students. Read more »

By Jeff Sargent, 3 monthsDecember 12, 2022 ago
DPP Education News Teaching the Prairie

Girls in Science

Director of Education, Della Barbato led a Girls Summer Camp during the week of June 27. It was facilitated with NPAT partners from UHCL’s Environmental Institute of Houston. Ten high-school aged girls from Deer Park, Dickinson, Clear Creek and Houston attended the camp. .The camp sought to address this lack Read more…

By Kirsti Harms, 8 monthsAugust 1, 2022 ago
Life on the Prairie Teaching the Prairie

Prairies and Pollinators

Our diverse, native prairies are in danger of disappearing as an ecosystem. Yet, they grow food for many of our insect species. Not only do prairies provide nectar and pollen from wildflowers, they provide shelter and nesting places. Read more »

By Kirsti Harms, 10 monthsMay 18, 2022 ago
Metallic Green Sweatbee
Life on the Prairie Teaching the Prairie

Native Bees of Texas

To begin this Life on the Prairie blog series, I’m starting small: with native bees. Bees are some of the most important pollinators on prairies, and native prairie flowers are an important food source for bees. It’s a mutually beneficial relationship. Read more »

By Kirsti Harms, 3 yearsAugust 14, 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
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, 3 yearsMay 20, 2020 ago
Events Teaching the Prairie

Thank you to our sponsors!

THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT helps us continue the Lawther-Deer Park Prairie Education Program into the future. Read more »

By Kirsti Harms, 3 yearsFebruary 17, 2020 ago
Kirchoff Family Farm Teaching the Prairie

A restoration in progress

Want to learn by doing? The Kirchoff siblings have a prairie restoration project in full swing and are happy to host volunteers! On the third Saturday of every month this prairie easement near Floresville hosts volunteer restoration workdays. Read more »

By Kirsti Harms, 3 yearsDecember 28, 2019 ago

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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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Manchaca, TX 78652
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Join the Native Prairies Association of Texas and help us achieve our  mission to preserve and protect our native grasslands. Over 5,000 acres of  Texas prairie protected and counting!

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