Coastal Prairie Conservancy – Indiangrass Preserve

June 25th 12pm - 1pm Virtual. Join our Lunch & Learn program introducing our new Monarch Butterfly Habitat Enhancement project!  Discussion of habitat requirements and strategy for growing native milkweed in the Katy Prairie. Through a generous grant, we are 1) collecting native milkweed seed, 2) growing out 20,000 milkweed plants, 3) planting those milkweeds... Read More →

In-Person. Register to Attend. We see these magnificent creatures in our gardens, along the road, in the forests, and on the prairies.  Join this class to learn about butterfly biology and how to photograph them.  We’ll photograph butterflies along the Indiangrass Preserve’s trails and in the grasses. What to Bring: Camera with a telephoto lens... Read More →

In Person. Registration Required. We see these magnificent creatures in our gardens, along the road, in the forests, and on the prairies.  Join this class to learn about butterfly biology and how to photography them.  We’ll photograph butterflies along the Indiangrass Preserve’s trails and in the grasses. What to Bring: Camera with a telephoto lens... Read More →

In Person. No Registration Needed. Join us for our monthly nature hike on the Katy Prairie Preserve! This month’s theme is “Fall Flowers and Grasses.” Enjoy the last blooms of the summer and the heavy seed heads of prairie grasses. Enjoy a guided hike through the prairie, exploring different areas each month Observe and learn... Read More →

In-Person, REGISTRATION is required. Join us for a summer evening with wildlife biologists from Texas A&M University's Natural Resources Institute (NRI). They will lead us through a tutorial on the most common reptile and amphibian (i.e. herp) species found in our coastal prairie region. They'll also cover their recent research on the life history of... Read More →

In-Person, REGISTRATION is required. Dragonflies are very easy to photograph if you know a little bit about their behavior. Join esteemed nature photographer, Kathy Adams Clark, for this class at the Indiangrass Preserve. You’ll need a camera with a telephoto lens in the 300-500mm range. The weather could be warm so dress accordingly.  Wear appropriate... Read More →

Join us for our monthly nature hike on the Katy Prairie Preserve! This month’s theme is “Pond Life.” Enjoy a guided hike through the prairie, exploring different areas each month Observe and learn about wildflowers, insects, and birds Finish with pond dip-netting at the prairie potholes All ages are welcome. We'll start with a brief... Read More →

Join us at the Indiangrass Preserve for a day of hands-on demonstrations on restoring native grasslands. These skills may be applied on farms, ranches, private residences, parks, and more! Restoration specialists and conservationists will cover topics such as prescribed fire, sustainable grazing, native seeding, funding opportunities, grassland bird conservation, and native plant propagation. Cost: $35... Read More →