Reading the Prairie: Lessons from the Field

Free. In person. Native Prairies Association of Texas Houston Chapter is featuring “Reading the Prairie: Lessons from the field and how we can use them to advocate for conservation” by Andy Newman.

Every prairie tells a story through its plants, soils, hydrology, and wildlife. Drawing from experiences evaluating landscapes across Texas, this presentation explores how field observations reveal ecological function, land use history, and conservation value.  More importantly, it demonstrates how these same observations can help landowners, community members, practitioners, and conservation advocates communicate the importance of native prairies to the public, decision-makers, and future generations. 

Andy Newman is a natural resource scientist, field ecologist, and avid student of the Texas landscape. As a Senior Project Scientist with Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, he spends much of his time walking properties, evaluating natural resources, and helping clients understand how ecological systems influence land-use decisions. His experience spans thousands of acres of Texas prairies, wetlands, streams, and wildlife habitats, as well as projects throughout the country. Andy is particularly interested in helping people learn to “read the landscape” by using plants, soils, water, and habitat clues to better understand ecological function and conservation value. He is passionate about sharing practical field lessons that empower others to become effective advocates for native prairies and the natural heritage of Texas. Through his work and outreach, he encourages people to translate curiosity into knowledge and knowledge into action within their own communities.

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