SEPTEMBER
Every Friday in September
9 AM - 1 PM
Open Trails Fridays
KPC's Open Trails program encourages visitors to experience the wonders of KPC's preserves throughout the year. Visitors can hike a trail at their own pace to discover the sights and sounds of the Katy Prairie. Each guest is provided a full-color interpretive booklet which will add to their understanding of the property, its wildlife, and its history.
Date: Each Friday in September from 9 AM - 1 PM
Location: Indiangrass Preserve
What to 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.
Registration: Not Required. Call 713.523.6135 or email info@katyprairie.org for more details.
Every Friday in September
9 AM - 12 PM
PrairieWorks
PrairieWorks volunteers assist in maintaining KPC’s Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, combat invasive species, mulch trails, clear fences of vegetation, etc. It's your weekly chance to do your part fo the planet! Groups welcomed.
Date/Time: Every Friday in September from 9AM - 12 PM
Location: Indiangrass Preserve
What to 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.
Registration: Not required. Groups welcome. Call 713.523.6135 or email info@katyprairie.org for more details.
Sunday September 5, 2010
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Sunday Open Trails
Take a break from the sunny prairie witha nd unguided tour of KPC's Barn Owl Woods, a stand of upland forest that serves as a home of assorted wildlife, including owls and tree frogs.
Date/Time: Sunday September 5, 2010 from 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Barn Owl Woods
What to 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.
Registration: Not required. Groups welcome. Call 713.523.6135 or email info@katyprairie.org for more details.
Wednesday September 8, 2010
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where in the world is the Katy Prairie?
Many Katy area residents are surprised to learn there is a "Katy Prairie" and wonder why they haven't seen signs of it after years of living in Katy. Keep Katy Beautiful wants to change that when they host the Katy Prairie Conservancy at the Katy Heritage Museum on Wednesday evening, September 8, 2010. Residents may be surprised to learn the answer to this question and more during the presentation from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served starting at 6:00 p.m. and the Museum will be open for exploration.
Date/Time: Wednesday September 8, 2010 from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Katy Heritage Museum @ Katy Heritage Park
5990 George Bush Drive, Katy, Texas 77493-1936
Cost: Free
Registration: Call 713.523.6135 or email info@katyprairie.org or Sandy Schmidt, Keep Katy Beautiful at 281.723.1420
Saturday September 11, 2010
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Prairie Discovery Tours
KPC wants everyone to get outdoors and still beat the heat! Our evening Prairie Discovery Tour will highlight the prairie just when it begins to buzz with energy as the wildlife comes out of hiding from the heat. Listen for the sounds of twilight as the frogs, insects, and night birds venture out from their daytime spots and we'll show you the sights that will entice you to return to this Flat Out Wonderful place.
Date/Time: Saturday September 11, 2010 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Nelson Farms Preserve
What to 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.
Registration: Limited and required. Call 713.523.6135 or email info@katyprairie.org for more details.
Cost: Free
Saturday September 25, 2010
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Bridgeland - Nature Fest
On September 25 the Bridgeland Community, a project of General Growth Properties, once again will host Nature Fest, an annual event to encourage area residents to explore the outdoors and check out the new neighborhood. Visitors to the KPC booth will get a chance to get dirty and to go native - visitor can make seed balls and create their own native prairies. You can donate $10 to KPC and receive a cool designed reusable bags with an event T-shirt and many goodies.
Date/Time: Saturady September 25, 2010 from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location:Oak Meadow Park. Visit www.bridgeland.com/events/nature-fest for more details.
What to 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.
Cost: Free.
