June Events
June 5, 2009 and each Friday in June
PrairieWorks Fridays
Do you have a green thumb or would just like to learn more about prairie plants? KPC needs your skills to help our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery grow!
Date/Time: Every Friday from 9 AM - 12 PM
Location: KPC Field Office
Registration not required. Free.
June 7, 2009 & each Friday in June
Open Trails
KPC's Open Trails program encourages visitors to experience the sights and sounds of KPC preserves throughout the year. Visitors can hike a self-guided trail and discover the sights and sounds of the Katy Prairie for themselves. Each guest is provided a full-color interpretive booklet which will add to their understanding of the property, its wildlife, and its history.
Date:Date/Location: Sunday, June 7, 2009 from 5 PM to 8 PM @ Warren Ranch Rock Hollow Creek /
Each Friday in June from 9 AM to 1 PM @ KPC Field Office
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 e-mail for more details.
Wednesday Nights in June
Summer Science Nights
Are you worried that your child may turn into a couch potato this summer? Our new Summer Science Nights are a great new way to enrich your child’s understanding of science in the best laboratory of all, the great outdoors. Each session includes hands-on, minds-on activities and an action-packed hike on one of our wildlife-rich preserves.
Date/Time: Wednesdays in June / 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
June 3 - Finding Frogs: Exploring amphibian communication and movement @ Nelson Farms Preserve
June 10 - The Stars at Night: Exploring the stories of the night sky @ KPC Field Office
June 17 - Eyes in the Dark: Exploring the secrets of nocturnal mammals @ KPC Field Office
June 24 - Sunset Flyers: Exploring bird movement and hunting at dusk. @ Nelson Farms Preserve
Location:See notes above.
Registration required. Call 713.523.6135 or e-mail info@katyprairie.org for details. $3 per participant per session.
July Events
Every Friday inJuly
PrairieWorks Fridays
Do you have a green thumb or would just like to learn more about prairie plants? Get your hands dirty on the Katy Prairie! You can help out in KPC's Coastal Native Seed Nursery, pulling up sneaky weeds and clearing ground so that our native grasses and flowers have room to flourish. You'll spent some time breaking a sweat in the great outdoors and then you can take a relaxing stroll around the preserve on our Open Trails.
Date/Time: Every Friday from 9 AM - 12 PM
Location: KPC Field Office
No registration required. Free.
July 5, 2009 & each Friday in July
Open Trails
KPC's Open Trails program encourages visitors to experience the sights and sounds of KPC preserves throughout the year. Visitors can hike a self-guided trail and discover the sights and sounds of the Katy Prairie for themselves. Each guest is provided a full-color interpretive booklet which will add to their understanding of the property, its wildlife, and its history.
Date:Date/Location: Sunday, July 5th from 5 PM to 8 PM @ Nelson Farms Preserve
Each Friday in July from 9 AM to 1 PM @ KPC Field Office
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 e-mail for more details.
Wednesday Nights in July
Summer Science Nights
Are you worried that your child may turn into a couch potato this summer? Our new Summer Science Nights are a great new way to enrich your child’s understanding of science in the best laboratory of all, the great outdoors. Each session includes hands-on, minds-on activities and an action-packed hike on one of our wildlife-rich preserves.
Date/Time: Wednesdays in July / 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
July 8- Finding Frogs: Exploring amphibian communication and movement @ Nelson Farms Preserve Full
July 15- The Stars at Night: Exploring the stories of the night sky @ KPC Field Office Full
July 22- Eyes in the Dark: Exploring the secrets of nocturnal mammals @ Nelson Farms Preserve Full
July 29- Sunset Flyers: Exploring bird movement and hunting at dusk. @ Nelson Farms Preserve
Location:See notes above.
Registration required. Call 713.523.6135 or e-mail info@katyprairie.org for details. $3 per participant per session.
July 11, 2009
Prairie Discovery Tour
Come and explore the edge of Barn Owl Woods in the cool of the evening with our experienced and knowledgeable guides.
Date/Time: July 11th from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Barn Owl Woods
Registration required. Call 713.523.6135 or e-mail info@katyprairie.org for details.
August Events
Every Friday in August
PrairieWorks Fridays
Do you have a green thumb or would just like to learn more about prairie plants? Get your hands dirty on the Katy Prairie! You can help out in KPC's Coastal Native Seed Nursery, pulling up sneaky weeds and clearing ground so that our native grasses and flowers have room to flourish. You'll spent some time breaking a sweat in the great outdoors and then you can take a relaxing stroll around the preserve on our Open Trails.
Date/Time: Every Friday from 9 AM - 12 PM
Location: KPC Field Office
No registration required. Free.
August 2, 2009 & each Friday in August
Open Trails
KPC's Open Trails program encourages visitors to experience the sights and sounds of KPC preserves throughout the year. Visitors can hike a self-guided trail and discover the sights and sounds of the Katy Prairie for themselves. Each guest is provided a full-color interpretive booklet which will add to their understanding of the property, its wildlife, and its history.
Date:Date/Location: Sunday, August 2nd from 5 PM to 8 PM @ Warren Ranch Rock Hollow Creek /
Each Friday in August from 9 AM to 1 PM @ KPC Field Office
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 e-mail for more details.
