Open Trails Day at the KPC field office

Jaime asked me last week to post something here about Open Trails Day at the field office (every Friday, 10 AM to 2 PM) and I'm beginning to warm up to the idea - just like the weather. It's been very spring-like this week; it won't be long before the geese and other birds I've enjoyed watching this winter will begin their journeys home. At the same time, we'll begin to see an influx of the birds who migrated farther south passing through the Katy Prairie on their way home. The next six weeks should be a prime time for bird watching. And, I'll be here to see them at the field office - every Friday. I hope you'll join me. - Terri

2008-2009 Winter Grow Out Update

I had an opportunity to visit Tom Solomon's (Texas Master Naturalist/Master Gardener) grow out facility several weeks ago. It was an amazing place where Tom and others grew out more than 10, 000 prairie plugs just this year. It was a real inspiration to those of us trying to grow out grasses and seeds in our backyards.

I'd like to know how our volunteer seed growers are coming along with their seed grow out efforts. I have approximately 65 Rattlesnake master sprouts, about 45 Texas coneflower sprouts, and various other wildflowers. 

Unfortunately, I just had a few grasses springing up so far. Anyone having

 better luck with their grasses?

Jaime Gonzalez

Community Education Manager