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The Coastal Prairie Conservancy is helping sustain a resilient Texas by preserving coastal prairies, wetlands, farms, and ranches to benefit people and wildlife forever.

How can nature-based solutions protect our communities from rising flood risks? Join us during Houston Energy + Climate ...
09/01/2026

How can nature-based solutions protect our communities from rising flood risks?

Join us during Houston Energy + Climate Startup Week for Nature-based Solutions in a Changing Climate: Projects that Reduce Flood Risk, featuring Mary Anne Piacentini, President and CEO of the Coastal Prairie Conservancy.

Mary Anne will share how strategic land conservation and prairie protection serve as critical natural infrastructure to absorb stormwater, mitigate flood risks, and build long-term climate resilience across Texas.

Event Details:
Date & Time: Thursday, Sept. 17 | 1 p.m.
Location: The Ion, 4201 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002

Panelists:
Mary Anne Piacentini, President & CEO, The Coastal Prairie Conservancy
Dr. Justin Kozak, Nature-Based Solutions Program Manager, The Nature Conservancy in Texas
Justin Schultz, President & CEO, Houston Parks Board

Moderator: Dr. Allie Falender, Nature & Energy Program Director, The Nature Conservancy in Texas
Don’t miss out on this crucial conversation followed by a live Q&A!

Register today: houstonenergyclimatestartupweek.com

08/27/2026

“Be the buffalo!”

Ever wonder why we shred the sides of the trails out on the Katy Prairie? It might look like destruction, but it’s actually one of several tools we use to keep the prairie healthy.

Coastal prairies are disturbance-dependent ecosystems. Historically, roaming bison, wildfire, and other natural processes regularly disturbed the landscape, helping keep woody plants in check and creating the conditions native grasses and wildflowers need to thrive.

Today, CPC uses a variety of management strategies to mimic those processes, including rotational cattle grazing, prescribed burns, mowing and shredding, and invasive species management.

Along trail edges, shredding helps knock back encroaching woody species, disperse native seed heads, and maintain the regular disturbance that a healthy prairie needs.

Each tool works a little differently, but they share the same goal: keeping the prairie diverse, resilient, and functioning as a prairie.

Because when you’re short on bison, sometimes you’ve got to BE the buffalo! 🦬

Want to make a real, tangible impact on the local environment? Volunteer at home! 🌱Through the Coastal Prairie Conservan...
08/26/2026

Want to make a real, tangible impact on the local environment?

Volunteer at home! 🌱

Through the Coastal Prairie Conservancy’s Great Grow Out program, community members receive locally collected native seeds and supplies, grow them at home, and return the seedlings to CPC to help restore coastal prairie ecosystems across our region.

Want to get involved? Request a Great Grow Out workshop!

We’ll provide the seeds and supplies and guide you through the growing process. No experience necessary!
Whether you’re interested in growing Milkweed for Monarchs or bringing a workshop to your club, school, or community group, we’d love to get you growing.

🌱Learn more:
coastalprairieconservancy.org/great-grow-out
Interested in requesting a workshop?
Email us at [email protected] or send us a DM!

08/25/2026

Do you spot the tall purple flowers? 👀

That’s Liatris, commonly known as Blazing Star, putting on quite a show at the Indiangrass Preserve!

This beautiful Texas native provides an important source of nectar for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Come see the blooms for yourself at the Indiangrass Preserve and Katy Prairie Welcome Center. Go to the link in our bio or coastalprairieconservancy.org/visit-us to plan your visit.

08/18/2026

Step back thousands of years and explore the fascinating heritage of our region with a presentation by historian Dan Worrall! Attendees will learn about how indigenous land management practices have shaped the present-day Katy Prairie. Spots are limited, so we encourage interested attendees to register as soon as possible.

Date: Saturday, September 19th
Time: 10:00AM - 12:30PM
Location: Katy Prairie Welcome Center, 31975 Hebert Rd, Houston, TX 77484
Registration: Go to coastalprairieconservancy.org/event-calendar to learn more and sign up

Looking for a meaningful way to spend your morning outdoors? Come out to Rock Hollow Creek to harvest native prairie see...
08/12/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to spend your morning outdoors?

Come out to Rock Hollow Creek to harvest native prairie seeds!

Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or new to conservation, your hands-on help makes a real difference in restoring local habitats and supplying our Great Grow Out program.

📍 Rock Hollow Creek, 29.969373, -95.843003
📅 Saturday, Aug. 19
⏰ 9 – 11 a.m.
🔗 https://bit.ly/26seedrsvp

Learn more about our work and native plants at coastalprairieconservancy.org/native-plants-program.

08/08/2026

A Carolina Wren has decided to build their nest in our Native Plant Nursery! We are giving them plenty of space as we carry on nursery operations. 💪 🌱

08/05/2026

Searching for your next outdoor escape?

Come explore Blazing Star Prairie! The trails are freshly mowed and ready for your next walk, offering scenic views of local wetlands and wildlife.

Hours: Open 365 days a year from 7 a.m. to sunset.

Location: 31930 Morrison Rd, Brookshire, TX 77423

Trail Guidelines: Pedestrian trail use only — no bikes, motorized vehicles, or horses. Also no pets. Please stay on designated trails and leave no trace!

Plan your visit and connect with nature today!

🌾 We're hiring a Stewardship Manager!Do you have a passion for conserving Texas' prairies, wetlands, farms, and ranches?...
07/27/2026

🌾 We're hiring a Stewardship Manager!

Do you have a passion for conserving Texas' prairies, wetlands, farms, and ranches? Join the Coastal Prairie Conservancy team and help steward more than 13,500 acres of protected lands on the Katy Prairie.

This position oversees habitat restoration, wetland management, agricultural operations, conservation programs, infrastructure improvements, and other stewardship activities that support wildlife, working lands, and flood resilience.

We're looking for candidates with experience in natural resource management, habitat restoration, agricultural operations, or USDA conservation programs like NRCS and FSA. Experience managing conservation grants, project budgets, compliance, and contractor coordination is a plus.

💼 Salary: $60,000–$70,000, commensurate with experience
📍 Location: Katy Prairie (Waller & Harris Counties, Texas)

Apply at https://www.coastalprairieconservancy.org/employment-internships.

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31975 Hebert Road
Waller, TX
77484

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 1pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+17135236135

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