By: Greg Tonian, Lorelei Stierlin and Dick Zartler In 2020 the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center (BPRC) achieved major milestones in its Blackland Prairie restoration efforts. Thanks to increased participation by… Read More →
Prairie Restoration
Thousands of Trees and City Challenges, Oh My!
By: Deborah Canterbury Dave Powell is constantly widening our net of experience and consulting. 2021 will bring great chapter project opportunities and chances for others to learn from Dave’s city… Read More →
Al Baume – Beck’s Prairie @ Connemara Meadow
We rescue Little Bluestem here and transplant it in the Connemara Meadow. Beck’s is a native prairie remnant, never been plowed. I believe this grass was grazed by American Bison.
Dick Zartler & Lorelei Stierlen – Raptor Center Land Restoration
They gave an overview of the needs for trail guides and of the exciting restoration and preservation efforts.
Lu Anne Ray & Bob Mione – Talking quail
Lu Anne: I heard this sweet guy singing this morning and found him in our backyard. A little sun beam on a very cloudy, wet day. Many thanks to all the folks working on the bobwhite restoration project at the Connemara.
Prairie Farmstead
The Heritage Farmstead prairie plot is ablaze with colors, variety and pollinators. We were able to return to care taking on a limited time and number of volunteers a few weeks ago. Amazing how nature has taken care of itself.
McKinney Erwin Park Prairie Restoration
by Gwen A. Baumann High in a blackland prairie that twists like a tornado from the Red River to the Hill Country sits a little anomaly. It’s the soil found… Read More →