Here it is, almost June! Can you believe it? The long cool spring pretty much offset the lack of rain this year, however, it is getting dry, especially with the heat of the last two weeks. The prairie is currently at about 75 percent of normal rainfall for the year but the month of May is only at 35 percent of normal monthly rainfall.

So far the crops are doing well, unlike last year when only about half were planted by this time because it wouldn't stop raining. As always there is plenty to see on the prairie. A couple of Bald Eagles have been hanging out along Pattison and Hebert Roads near the KPC Field Office. There are still plenty of wildflowers to see if you look. They are not quite as abundant as the early spring wildflowers but, to my eyes, every bit as pretty. Purple-Headed Sneezeweed, Plains Coreopsis, various sunflowers, Beebalm, various Water-Primrose's (in the ditches and wet areas), White Prickly Poppy Bishop's-Weed, Indian Plantain, and Cut-Leaved Evening-Primrose, to name a few. Come on out to the Katy Prairie, there is always something to see, if you look.

 

 

June 1, 2008

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

Nelson Farms Preserve | Text Directions | Printable Map
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What to wear/bring: All participants should wear appropriate outdoor clothing, including closed-toe shoes and long pants. A long-sleeve shirt is also recommended. Participants should bring their own water and insect repellent.

 

No registration required for this event. For more information please e-mail info@katyprairie.org, call 713.523.6135, or visit the website for directions. Up-to-date weather information and event status will be posted on www.katyprairie.org and on our telephone answering system by 7:00 AM on the day of the event.

  

Stewardship Saturday
Rock Hollow Creek Clean-up
June 14, 2008 KPC needs volunteers to help clear debris and garbage from scenic Rock Hollow Creek on the north end of the Warren Ranch. This small creek and adjoining coastal prairie remnant have become a popular site for Prairie Discovery Tours and other activities because of its easily accessible, wide-open views and stunning biodiversity.

 

Did you contribute something other than cash to the Katy Prairie Conservancy in 2007. Perhaps you contributed your time or you donated binoculars or professional engineering services to KPC.  We want to make sure that we have an up-to-date listing of all the goods, services, and materials that were donated to KPC in 2007 so please let us know what you contributed.  If you know the value of your donation, please let us know that as well.  Don't worry, we will just list your name and/or the name of your company and not the amount on our website.  However, the amount you contributed is important because our auditors will use it to value the amount of donated services and goods and materials we received in 2007.