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Visit TexasPrairie.org We work to protect, restore and educate people about native prairies, grasslands and inter-related habitats in Texas.

NPAT is an accredited land trust and nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the conservation, restoration, and appreciation of native prairies, savannas, and other grasslands in Texas. Saving our prairie heritage through acquisition, partnerships, and conservation easements.

06/17/2026

A bunch of future prairie plants got their start at Dowell Ranch last weekend thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers. We spent the morning seeding trays with native grasses and forbs that will be transplanted onto the preserve later this year, helping expand and strengthen prairie habitat.

We had a few curious visitors stop by. The resident horses made sure to check in on the seeding crew and offered plenty of encouragement along the way. 🐴

We host volunteer workdays at Dowell Ranch every month, and we'd love to have you join us at our July workday.

🌾www.texasprairie.org/event/dowell-workday-july2026

📸 NPAT Board Member Rachel Rommel-Crump

06/16/2026

📍Austin, Texas

National Pollinator Week is a great reminder that supporting pollinators goes beyond planting wildflowers. Many of Texas' native bees also need places to nest and raise their young.

Did you know that more than 98% of the 4,000+ native bee species in the United States are solitary bees? Unlike honeybees, these gentle, cavity-nesting pollinators work alone, with each female building and provisioning her own nest. They are also incredibly effective pollinators, helping support healthy gardens and native landscapes.

Austin School of Furniture is hosting a hands-on Solitary Bee Box workshop where participants will build a cedar nesting box while learning about the fascinating world of mason bees, leafcutter bees, and other native pollinators. The day begins with a presentation from native bee researcher and Master Naturalist Lindsay Loftin, whose community science work has helped document more than 40 native bee species at Zilker Botanical Garden.

🌾Learn more and register:
www.austinschooloffurniture.com/product/solitary-bee-box-3

06/15/2026

📍Deer Park, Texas (near Houston)

Kicking off National Pollinator Week with an invitation to Moth Night at Deer Park Prairie this Saturday!

This 51-acre coastal prairie remnant is home to an incredible variety of insects, including the moths and other nighttime pollinators that help keep prairie ecosystems thriving. Join the Moth Posse as they set up UV lights and white screens to attract and observe these fascinating creatures after dark.

RSVP here:
🌾www.texasprairie.org/event/hnpat-mothnight-june2026/

06/12/2026

📍Fort Worth, Texas

Texas landowners have a unique opportunity to shape the future of the state's prairies, grasslands, and open spaces.

Land, Legacy, & Libations is an educational happy hour for landowners interested in learning more about conservation easements. Join NPAT staff and fellow landowners for a conversation about the easement process, financial considerations, and potential funding opportunities, then stay for a casual happy hour and the chance to connect with others who share your interest in conserving Texas land.

🌾Learn more and reserve your spot:
www.texasprairie.org/event/fwhh-july2026

06/11/2026

Meet Lauren Simpson at Prairie Rendezvous Houston! 🌾

Lauren will present "Reconnecting Houston, One Native-Plant Garden at a Time," a conversation about how native plants, home gardens, and pocket prairies can help create habitat for wildlife across the city. Drawing from years of experience, she'll share what she's learned from building and managing her own wildlife friendly landscape.

Join us at Prairie Rendezvous Houston. Reserve your seat, gather a table of friends, or explore sponsorship opportunities while helping support Texas prairie conservation.

www.texasprairie.org/prairie-rendezvous

06/10/2026

When people think about prairies, wildflowers often steal the spotlight.

Beneath them, the "Big Four" prairie grasses are doing much of the work that keeps prairie ecosystems healthy and resilient.

Big Bluestem, Little Bluestem, Indiangrass, and Switchgrass form the foundation of many Texas grasslands. While their stems may only reach a few feet above ground, their roots can extend more than 10 feet into the soil.

These deep root systems help reduce erosion, improve water infiltration, store carbon, build healthy soils, and provide habitat for wildlife. They also help prairies withstand drought, heavy rainfall, and other environmental challenges, making these grasses an important part of Texas' native grassland ecosystems.

The next time you visit a prairie, take a moment to see if you can spot any of the "Big Four" grasses. 🌾

06/09/2026

📍 Houston, Texas

The Houston Chapter of Native Prairies Association of Texas hosts monthly chapter meetings, offering a chance to connect with the Houston prairie community and hear from local conservation professionals.

This month’s guest speaker is Suzanne Simpson, Director of Land Protection at the Galveston Bay Foundation and author of Wild Houston: Explore the Amazing Nature in and Around the Bayou City, presenting “Down by the Bay: Strategic Land Conservation in the Galveston Bay Watershed.”

Her talk will explore how land conservation efforts in the Galveston Bay Watershed help address growing development pressure across the Greater Houston region. Through partnerships with private landowners and public agencies, the Galveston Bay Foundation works to protect prairies, wetlands, and coastal forests that support wildlife habitat and improve water quality.

🌾Free to attend. RSVP here:
www.texasprairie.org/event/hnpat-meeting-june2026/

06/08/2026

Prairie Rendezvous is coming to Saint Arnold Brewing Company on Saturday, July 18th!

As our largest fundraiser of the year, Prairie Rendezvous brings together supporters, volunteers, landowners, conservation partners, and prairie enthusiasts to celebrate Texas's native prairies and support the work being done to protect them.

We hope you'll be part of this afternoon of community, conservation, and celebration in Houston.

Learn more and get your tickets today at
www.texasprairie.org/prairie-rendezvous

06/06/2026

A big thank you to our Elder Prairie volunteers and our partners at Texas Parks and Wildlife for a productive workday of prairie stewardship!

Eleven dedicated volunteers helped make significant progress in restoring Elder Prairie. They cleaned up roadside trash, conducted a census of planted Eastern Gamagrass (with a success rate of more than 80%!), and removed Johnson grass and Chinese tallow. Their efforts were rewarded with a beautiful spring display across the prairie. 🌾

Special thanks to Fayette Prairie Chapter President Marvelyn Granger for sharing these beautiful photos of Elder Prairie.

Visit our statewide event calendar to find a prairie workday, workshop, or event in your area:
www.texasprairie.org/calendar-of-events

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Austin, TX
78701–78705, 78708–78739, 78741–78742, 78744–78769

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https://texasprairie.org/

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