Become a member of the Native Prairies Association of Texas
and make a difference!
Please join us in exploring, restoring, enjoying, conserving, and learning about our local prairies!
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Join us Wednesday, September 26 for a program on the Texas Ecosystem Analytical Mapper (“TEAM”) interactive mapping tool presented by Amie Treuer-Kuehn of Texas Parks and Wildlife – 6:30 p.m., talk starts at 7:00 p.m., at the Red Cross Building at 2700 Southwest Freeway, easy access and free parking!
Amie Treuer-Kuehn is a Plant Ecologist at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). She received her B.S. and M.S degree in Biology with a focus on Plant Ecology. In 2007 she was hired on at TPWD as the Botanist/Plant Ecologist for the GIS Lab. Since then Amie has worked as the lead field Ecologist for the Ecological Mapping Systems of Texas, the Ecology Coordinator for the Conservation Opportunity Areas Project, TEAM application designer, and serves on the Scientific Advisory Committee for Balcones Canyonlands Preserve She was acknowledged for her efforts by TPWD in 2011 when she received the Employee Recognition Award in Conservation and in 2012 he Governor’s office honored her with the “Outstanding Women in Texas Government Award”.
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The Native Prairies Association of Texas (NPAT) is a non-profit land trust dedicated to the conservation, restoration, and appreciation of native prairies, savannas, and other grasslands in Texas. In the Houston area, HNPAT is responsible for the management, conservation and educational uses of the Lawther – Deer Park Prairie Preserve in Deer Park, Texas. All are invited to join our activities, including monthly programs on the 4th Wednesday evening of every month.
