Native Prairies Association of Texas director Pat Merkord will be giving workshop on “Native Prairie Indicator Species: Signs Prairie Hunters Seek.”

Find out what the top 10 indicator grass and wildflower species for Dallas area blackland prairies are and have hands on opportunities to identify selected grasses and forbs.

This workshop will help those interested in looking for prairies or those who want to learn more on how to identify prairie indicator species an opportunity to expand their prairie knowledge.

Schedule:

10-10:30 – Set up

10:30 to 11:30 – Introduction to top 10 Prairie Indicator Species for Blackland Prairies

(Includes tips on ID with actual specimens)

11:30 to 12:00 – Lunch – Please bring your own brown bag lunch on site

12:00 to 1:00 – More in-depth view of Prairie Indicator Species using nearby prairie site walk and field specimens

1:00 to 1:30 – Presentation Wrap-up on some North Texas Prairies 

Event Location: 
Bath House Cultural Center @ White Rock Lake
521 E. Lawther Dr
Dallas , TX
Date and Time: 
Saturday, March 28, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:30pm