Saturday, May 28 from 9am – 1pmRegister Join us for this hike to explore some Blackland Prairie flora at the Caddo National Grasslands east of Bonham. Located in Fannin Co., the grasslands encompass 17,873 acres. We will travel to the Ladonia unit. Jeff Quayle & Mary Curry are co-leading this Read more…
Come join us on Friday April 29 at the Kirchoff Family Farm, 1444 County Rd 210, Floresville, TX, for a workshop on the forage content of native grasses. Light lunch provided. Please register at https://texasprairie.org/forage/ Morning Prairie Walk:Establishing Native GrassesDemonstrations – ForageSampling, Water InfiltrationForage Survey ResultsDetermining Forage Production Light lunch provided Afternoon Presentations:Technical Read more…
Join us on this hike to see some endemic Texas flora at the intersection between Fort Worth Prairie & Western Cross Timbers. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lbj-national-grasslands-hike-fort-worth-prairie-western-cross-timbers-tickets-306185788937 We will explore examples of a Western Cross Timbers Post Oak/Blackjack woodland with scattered prairie openings. The topography is mostly flat, with moderate sandy slopes Read more…
Join us on this trip to a prime example of an ancient Western Cross Timbers forest, with prairie openings. Slopes and ridges are covered in numerous Pennsylvanian strata with rocks and gravel at the surface. The topography is hilly, with elevations from 1050 feet at the top of the hill Read more…
2021 has been another unusual year but we’ve been able to accomplish so much! Join us to see what we’ve done in 2021 & what we’ve got planned in 2022. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArduqqqDIjGNRhV8MqHDTLDEyOTC-PYCK7
Monday, December 13, 2021 at 7pm (Zoom)Marine Creek Land Scholars Report on Their Prairie ProjectsREGISTER Marine Creek Land Scholars have been working on a multi-year project studying native seeds to see which seeds & soil types are most successful for seed bombs. Texas wild prairies are in danger. The way Read more…
The Prairie Management & Restoration Tools Workshop will feature expert talks on how to conduct prairie restoration, where to find funding, prescribed burning, conservation grazing, and how working with land trusts can help conserve prairies. In addition to scheduled talks, a landowner panel will talk about their experiences at different stages of restoration Read more…
This talk presents the history of the Great Plains — and its dismantling — as it relates to Texas Horned Lizards: their history, ecological needs, adaptations, and their uncertain future. The speaker hopes that such information will equip the average Texan with the appropriate background to know how they can Read more…
Monday, August 9, 2021 at 7pm on Zoom Lawther-Deer Park Prairie Update & Education OutreachDella Barbato, Native Prairies Association of Texas, Director of Education REGISTER Della Barbato was appointed NPAT’s Director of Education in April of 2018 for the Lawther – Deer Park Prairie Preserve. Della will develop an educational program Read more…
Monday, July 12, 2021 at 7pm on ZoomHerbal Uses of Native & Prairie PlantsChristina Moon, Park Planner, City of Fort Worth Park & Recreation DepartmentREGISTER Tall-bread scurf pea’s (Pediomelum cuspidatum) edible tuberous roots were a food source for Native Americans. Christina has practiced herbalism for many years. She became interested Read more…