If you are not familiar with the conservation story of this 51-acre property, it speaks accolades of many people and groups who came together to preserve a jewel of the habitat type that used to dominate the Greater Houston Area. This is called a “platinum prairie” with over 400 plant species identified. Since Andy is a self-professed grass and sedge nerd, he will focus on finding some uncommon species to the area such as slender bluestem (Schizachyrium tenerum), Pineywoods dropseed (Sporobolus junceus), purple silkyscale (Anthenantia rufa), Texas windmill grass (Chloris texensis), and Georgia nutrush (Scleria georgiana, one of Andy’s favorites with cool iridescent pits on the achene [seed]). It may be a week or two early, but we may find nodding ladies tresses (Spiranthes cernua). There are some wetlands, and since Andy is  a wetland ecologist, he likely is going to want to get wet to see fun species such as powdery thalia (Thalia dealbata). Follow at your own risk (but why not, right?). From a conservation perspective, he will discuss how these areas are key to preserving diversity and genetics and can be utilized to promote future restoration efforts. Read more details here.