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.

Visit to 4K River Ranch west of Mineral Wells – June 4

Our hosts, Kim and Kent Olson, have spent the past ten years transforming a worn-out 83-acre peanut farm into beautiful ...
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Prairie Seekers: Prairie Toolbox

Saturday, May 14, 2022Dixon Water Foundation’s Leo Ranch The Native Prairies Association of Texas is hosting a Prairie Seekers Toolbox ...
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Native Plant Herbal Workshop

Saturday, July 16 from 11am - 2pmREGISTERThis workshop will be held at Russell Farm in Burleson on Saturday, July 16 ...
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rocky Creek Park Hike

Saturday March 26th was a beautiful day for a prairie hike at Rocky Creek Park! Many thanks to our hosts ...
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Caddo National Grasslands Blackland Prairie Tour

Saturday, May 28 from 9am - 1pmRegister Join us for this hike to explore some Blackland Prairie flora at the ...
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Oakmont Park Hike – Fort Worth Prairie Hills

Explore the pocket prairie atop hidden hills overlooking the river at Oakmont Park. Pale yucca & wildflowers at Oakmont Park ...
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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.)