Lake Proctor (Comanche Co)- Jeff Quayle

Register for each event through our link at www.tickettailor.com – Donations benefit the Fort Worth chapter of the Native Prairies Assoc of TX (FW-NPAT) www.texasprairie.org

Each walk will have an individual registration link, including a release and waiver of liability that you will sign when you register.

For any questions related to Jeff’s spring 2025 walks, contact him through one of his contacts below.

Jeff’s cell 817-729-0283

Jeff’s email squaylei2000@gmail.com

Please provide your email and cell number when registering, in case of inclement weather, changes or updates to any hikes. End times are estimated. For any state park hikes, it is recommended you reserve a day pass through their website or app. www.tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/

FYI: Registration links for any events in May will be posted by FW-NPAT in March.

Lake Proctor (Comanche Co)
Saturday, May 3rd
9am – 1pm

Register here: Coming soon

*This tour is offered by donations. The suggested donation amount is $5; but please donate any amount you believe this special tour is worth. Donations benefit the Native Prairies Association of Texas (conservation & land trust organization) & are non-refundable.

Join us for a tour of Western Cross Timbers prairie remnants and natural areas at Lake Proctor, which is a Corp of Engineers Lake on the Leon River in Comanche Co. There is one rare plant species known locally in Erath and Comanche Co. and found at Lake Proctor, with a state rank of S3. In Texas, it is only known in 18 counties. We will meet at 8:45am just before the entrance to Copperas Cove Park. There is a $5.00 entrance fee. See the Google map link below for directions.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/91tGpQ6HpjNNcySQA

Species expected in this plant community: Penstemon laxiflorus, Stenaria nigricans, Oenothera berlandieri, Liatris mucronata (Liatris punctata var mucronata), Krameria lanceolata, Monarda clinopodioides, Thelesperma filifolium, Astragalus nuttallianus, Astragalus berlandieri, Senecio ampullaceus, Hymenopappus scabiosaeus, Ratibida columnifera, Centis reticulata, Celtis laevigata, Sorghastrum nutans, Panicum virgatum, Bouteloua curtipendula, Aristida purpurea, Bothriochloa torreyana and  Eragrostis secundiflora.