10
Mar
Prescribed Burning
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On February 10th, WHF planned and assisted on a prescribed burn in Washington County. The burn was facilitated and conducted by Curtis Ag and Wildlife. The burn comprised approximately 10 acres of native grass fields. Weather cooperated perfectly and adequate fuel loads were available to ensure a quick and effective burn. Native pastures should be... Read More
11
Jan
WHF’s Sporting Clays for Conservation 2025
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025Time: 9am Registration/ 10am Shooting BeginsLocation: Westside Sporting Grounds 10120 Pattison Rd., Katy, TX 77493 The event begins at 9am with morning refreshments, then on to the sporting clay course where teams of four move from one station to the next in natural surroundings. Afterwards, the fun continues with lunch and... Read More
23
Dec
Milkweed Planting
In early November, WHF staff Kayla Sustaita, Schyler Rhea, and Ron Jankowiak planted 580 milkweed plugs at an ongoing native grass restoration site in northern Austin County. The milkweed (two species) was planted to help enhance pollinator habitat, specifically for the Monarch Butterfly which has been experiencing major population declines in recent years. Milkweed is... Read More
22
Nov
Seed Mixture: A Flexible Crop for Wildlife and Soil
Mixed annual plantings of grasses, legumes, and broadleaves can provide numerous benefits to the wildlife and ecosystem on your farm or ranch. The overall health of that ecosystem is vitally important when trying to achieve your goals and objectives. Fall is a great time to provide a supplemental food source for wildlife. Many beneficial cover... Read More
21
Oct
Urban Conservationist
Position Announcement: – Urban Conservationist Deadline: 11/7/2024 Overview: WHF is seeking professional-level assistance in the development and implementation of delivering prairie and pollinator restoration projects within the Greater Houston area. The Urban Conservationist will provide direct technical assistance to individuals seeking to restore and/or enhance native habitat on privately and publicly owned lands within an... Read More
01
Oct
Brush Encroachment
Brush encroachment on native grasslands and savannas is one of many issues that landowners and land managers try to mitigate. Areas that were historically Post Oak Savanna have been heavily degraded by encroachment of dense woody cover. Yaupon and eastern red cedar are two undesirable species that overtake the understory and form dense thickets in... Read More
20
Sep
Grazing Forage
WHF conservationist Coleman Stilwell spent the day with a landowner measuring forage production on adaptive grazing land. By clipping a small area and weighing the clippings, we are able to estimate the amount of current forage production per acre in a given pasture or property. This is one step of the process in estimating grazing... Read More
10
Sep
American Beautyberry
American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) is a native shrub that grows in woody areas. It grows in shaded areas and makes an excellent food source for white-tailed deer and a variety of birds. The berries usually grow in fall and winter but can grow earlier in wet years. Its berries are usually purple but can be... Read More
04
Sep
Purple Passionflower
Purple Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata), also known as Maypop, is an herbaceous vine that climbs with axillary tendrils and sprawls along the ground on top of other plants, growing up to 25’ in length. Flowers are lavender in color, with the petals and sepals arranged in a fringe of wavy or crimped hair-like segments. The fruit... Read More