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Join REI and the Coastal Prairie Conservancy to learn what you need to take your first (or second or third) camping trip. We will cover the basics including: how to be warm, dry and comfortable camping, gear and equipment necessities, ideas for fun activities, and more. Camping is a fun and affordable way to take… Read More
Join us for our monthly nature hike on the Katy Prairie! This month’s theme is Texas Pollinator BioBlitz in participation with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department! Enjoy a guided hike through the prairie, exploring different areas each month, observe and learn about wildflowers, insects, and birds, and finish with pond dip-netting at the prairie… Read More
Learn how to explore the great outdoors at a whole new level with an REI expert! We'll take the mystery out of backpacking with an overview of planning, preparation and gear. Learn how to choose a pack, select proper clothing and footwear. Plus, we'll give you important notes on trail etiquette and Leave No Trace… Read More
The Coastal Prairie Conservancy and partners are pleased to present the Texas Coastal Prairie Conference: Preserving Lands and Legacies. Join us for a full day of workshops and presentations on Friday, October 28th at the University of Houston - Clear Lake, followed by field trips to remnant and restored prairies as well as working ranches… Read More
Young and old alike can enjoy this modern-day game of “hide and seek” using GPS coordinates for clues. While we’re finding geocaches hidden throughout the prairie we’ll learn how to use a GPS unit, including creating waypoints, plotting a course, and transferring route information from a map to a GPS.
Join the Coastal Prairie Conservancy for Putting Down Roots 2022 and help us reach our goal of planting 1,000 native plants at the Indiangrass Preserve! New volunteers and participants of all ages are welcome to join this FREE event. Snacks and water will be provided, and you are welcome to bring your own food if… Read More
Looking for a way to get your hands dirty and help the prairie? Come join us for a STEWARDSHIP SATURDAY! Volunteers help manage invasive species, plant native plants, and restore prairie habitats. All ages are welcome to participate - no experience necessary!
Following Stewardship Saturday, Outreach Assistant Ranger will host a Holiday Hike at our native remnant prairie, Williams Prairie from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Our native prairies bring surprises and delight year-round, including during the holiday season! We’ll start off our hike by noticing the shades of the prairie, the bright hues of the greens… Read More
Enjoy docent-led hikes and more at our Holiday Open House at the Indiangrass Preserve on Tuesday, December 27th from 10 AM to 1 PM. December is a great time to look for birds, and birding experts will be on hand to help visitors master the art of sighting and identification. Everyone can dipnet for mosquito… Read More
Looking for a way to get your hands dirty and help the prairie? Come join us for a STEWARDSHIP SATURDAY! Volunteers help manage invasive species, plant native plants, and restore prairie habitats. All ages are welcome to participate - no experience necessary! Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting. What… Read More
Each winter, the Katy Prairie becomes home to flocks of birds fleeing cooler climates for the season. Join John Berner and Steve Gast, local birding enthusiasts, to see one of the most charismatic of these species, the sandhill crane, come in to roost on the prairie for the evening. You also will see waterfowl and… Read More
Each winter, the Katy Prairie becomes home to flocks of birds fleeing cooler climates for the season. Join John Berner and Steve Gast, local birding enthusiasts, to see one of the most charismatic of these species, the sandhill crane, come in to roost on the prairie for the evening. You also will see waterfowl and… Read More