We have an exciting opportunity to SAVE a vibrant PRAIRIE in North Texas!
The Paul Mathews Prairie is a 100-acre Blackland prairie remnant near Greenville (near Clymer Meadow). For the incredible price of $50,000, NPAT can become the owner of this unique prairie that is one of the best representations of gammagrass/switchgrass/indiangrass vertisolic prairie in Texas – with very deep gilgai.
Paul Mathews Prairie – Photo by Matt White
We believe this is the chance of a lifetime and one that we should not pass up. NPAT only has a limited time to raise the funds to save this beautiful prairie. You can help us purchase the Paul Mathews Prairie (and create an endowment fund for its stewardship and protection) by donating online at TexasPrairie.org or by mail to Native Prairies Association of Texas, 415 N. Guadalupe St. PMB 385, San Marcos, Texas 78666.
MEET-UPS
(Visit our Calendar page for hikes, field trips, meet-ups & events)
Monday, August 14, 2017 from 6:30pm – 8pm
No August Meet-Up
We will not be hosting an August Meet-Up, however, check out our September plans.
Lanceleaf blanketflower (Gaillardia aestivalis)
Monday, September 11, 2017 from 6:30pm – 8pm
Prairie Seed Swap Mixer & ID Workshop
Amon G. Carter, Jr. – Downtown YMCA (address/map below)
Would you like some locally-collected native seed that is not available in the marketplace? Or do you have some you’d like to share? Bring your seed, other folks will bring there’s, we’ll bring ours & we’ll mix & match seed. We’ll even have a limited supply of milkweed seed to share! Join us as we learn about native grass & wildflower seed identification, swap seeds & mix-about.
Meet at Amon G. Carter, Jr. – Downtown YMCA at 512 Lamar Street, Corner of 5th and Lamar Streets
Map:
PARKING:
Parking can be found in two lots: between 4th and 5th Ave., along Burnett or across from the building & between 3rd and 4th St., also along Burnett. Parking free with validation from the front desk. Parking in the street is free after 6pm.
The fourth biennial America’s Grasslands Conference brings together researchers, natural resource professionals, farmers and ranchers, policy experts, and conservationists to discuss relevant issues related to the conservation of North America’s grasslands.
Sign Up Now for Native Prairies Association of Texas – Fort Worth chapter e-mail newsletters.
JOIN US
The Native Prairies Association of Texas (NPAT) is a non-profit membership organization & land trust dedicated to the conservation, restoration, & appreciation of native prairies, savannas, & other grasslands in Texas. NPAT protects over 3,850 acres of native Texas prairie, including over 100 acres of endangered/threatened tallgrass prairie. NPAT is a 501(c)(3) organization, & your membership and contributions are fully tax-deductible to the amount allowed by law.
Fort Worth Chapter of Native Prairies Association of Texas is a proud member of Teaming with Wildlife: True to Texas! Teaming with Wildlife is a coalition of businesses & organizations across the state that value wildlife & sound conservation practices. Find out more about this coalition at www.teamingtxwildlife.com
