Fort Worth Chapter

*Spectacular prairie and sky photo by NPAT member Chris Emory.*

Welcome to the Fort Worth Chapter of the Native Prairies Association of Texas! We’re glad you’re here.

We’d love to see you at one of our events — check our calendar for the latest info.

We cover 14 North Texas counties. Click image for a larger map.

The Fort Worth chapter of Native Prairies Association of Texas formed as a result of the synergy & excitement generated at the State of the Prairie conference held in Fort Worth in May of 2014. The North Central Texas area has its share of prairie folks but they weren’t tightly connected and aimed towards a common goal. Now, under the umbrella of the state Native Prairies Association of Texas mission; the Fort Worth chapter is weaving together local prairie professionals, educators, conservationists, landowners, students, and members of the public in an effort to conserve, restore, protect and educate our community about the importance of the historic prairies of North Central Texas.

Fort Worth Chapter Prairie Journal

News, events, and more.

City of Fort Worth Open Space Conservation Program – Brandi Kelp

Monday, October 9 at 7pm on Zoom The City of Fort Worth has established an Open Space Conservation Program to ...

BioBlitz at Rock Creek Ranch Park in Fort Worth with Jeff Quayle

Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 9am - 1pm Rock Creek Ranch Park is a new 300 acre City of Fort ...

Sheri Capehart Nature Preserve Hike with Jim Frisinger

October 22, 2023 @ 10:00 am – Noon5201 Bowman Springs RoadArlington, Texas Register Here Hike through Eastern Cross Timbers woodlands, ...

NPAT Chapter Conclave 2023 – Buescher State Park

Saturday, September 30, 2023Buescher State Park in Smithville, TexasJoin us to meet other NPAT members from the various state chapters ...

Summer of Interns

Register for their Zoom presentation. Monday, September 11, 2023 at 7pm The City of Fort Worth Park & Recreation Department ...

Camp Leroy Shuman BioBlitz

The Native Prairies Association of Texas (NPAT) is a non-profit membership organization and land trust dedicated to the conservation, restoration, and appreciation of native prairies, savannas, and other grasslands. NPAT protects over 4,031 acres of native Texas Prairie, including over 1,340 acres of endangered/threatened tallgrass prairie. NPAT is a 501(c)(3) organization, and your membership and contributions are fully tax-deductible to the amount allowed by law.

Chapter Officers

President
Kate Morgan

Vice President
Loraine Glueck

Treasurer
Suzanne Tuttle

Secretary
Michelle Villafranca

At-Large Member
Kim Clemons

Committee Chairs:
Partnership: all Board members
(responsible for networking throughout the community to link organizations, promote NPAT to other groups)

Programming: all Board members
(responsible for developing diverse monthly programs for the meet-ups; provide field trips & other special activities)

Hikes & Field Trips: Michelle, Suzanne, Jeff Quayle
(responsible for developing & promoting hikes in all seasons)

Prairie Seekers: Michelle, Suzanne, Jeanne Erickson, Mary Curry, Kate Morgan

Outreach/Communication/Membership – (Marketing/Education): Jo Ann Collins & Evaline Woodrey
(responsible for developing educational material, promoting organization at events when possible, generating content, updating website, social media posts, e-mail communications, promotion, media) *We are seeking additional volunteers to help us develop educational material, promote our organization at events, & plan special membership events.

Hospitality: Lisa Stokdyk
(responsible for sign-in table at monthly meet-ups & special workshops, organizing the food & activities at meet-ups)

Special Projects: Laura Penn
Stella Rowan Prairie Liaison (responsible for advising Tarrant County land management staff on prairie management techniques for the Stella Rowan Prairie. Responsible for wo-coordinating special events at the site.)