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SPRING IS IN THE AIR!
APRIL 2022
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Often one of the first spring flowers to appear is the annual or biennial Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja indivisa). It's often found blooming along with bluebonnets, though not as abundant. Paintbrush species are considered somewhat parasitic because their roots will tap into the roots of other plants, frequently grasses, to obtain a portion of their nutrients. Transplanting paintbrush may kill it. To learn more...
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Forage Content of Native Grasses
Sign up for this workshop on April 29 at the Kirchoff Family Farm near Floresville. The day includes a prairie walk and presentations on the forage content of native grasses. Registration is FREE!
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Parker Pocket Prairie
In March, NPAT Education Director Della Barbato delivered presentations to 268 4th and 5th graders at Houston's Parker Elementary. Joining Della were parents Jaime Gonzalez and Chrissy Pichot. Della put on her western wear to discuss the historic habitat that will be returning . . . .
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Who We Are:
Lisa Spangler
Longtime NPAT member and multi-talented web mistress got interested in prairies after moving to Texas from Ohio. She likes to joke that she grew up on Forest Avenue.
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"Twilight on the Prairie!"
NPAT is excited to mingle with you outdoors on April 23rd at our Lawther-Deer Park Prairie near Houston. The evening will celebrate you, our members and partners, and raise important funds for our Prairie Education Program.
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 Become a Sustaining MemberAt $10 or more per month and we'll send you a stunning 58-page nature journal! Perfect for getting out and observing the outdoors. Discounts on individual and family memberships are also available. Go to NPAT Members (texasprairie.org). Hurry -- the campaign ends Apr. 3rd!
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GET OUTSIDE!
Our volunteer days are a great time to get out onto a prairie and learn.
Creech Prairie Volunteer Day
Saturday, April 9 from 8 a.m. to noon
This prairie restoration is located in Wilson County near Floresville. Contact mjcreech@mac.com for more info.
Dowell Ranch April Survey
Saturday, April 16 from 9 a.m. to noon
Come to our ranch in Manchaca (south of Austin) and take a walk around the property. We'll be checking out what's coming up this spring. Contact Kirsti Harms for information.
Kirchoff Prairie Volunteer Days and More!
Saturday, April 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
1444 C.R. 210, Floresville 78114
Work and learn at the ongoing prairie restoration project at the Kirchoff Family Farm. Come when you can and leave when you want. Other events include a Native Forage workshop on April 29 and a bioblitz on April 30. For more information, contact Don Kirchoff.
Lawther-Deer Park Prairie Workday in Deer Park
Saturday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Work and learn, and help with the care and maintenance of this rare coastal prairie. To RSVP and for more details, contact Della Barbato.
SAVE THE DATE!
Native Plants and Prairies Day in Dallas
On Saturday, May 7
At White Rock Lake’s Bath House Cultural Center
The Blackland Chapter of NPAT and the North Texas Master Naturalists will co-host a day of prairie walks, presentations and educational exhibits.
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