20
Feb
Native Prairie Soil Health: Dig Deeper
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Continue to uncover the vital role of soil health and how it shapes informed decisions for native prairie management. Native Prairies Association of Texas, Fayette Prairie Chapter will kick off their workshop with a classroom session at 9:00 a.m., followed by an engaging, hands-on prairie tour that will provide you with a firsthand understanding of... 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
Soil Health Through Drought & Flood Field Day Devine, TX
On Sat, Nov. 22nd, 2025, livestock producers from across the region are invited to the “Soil Health Through Drought & Flood” Field Day for a hands-on educational event focused on soil health, pasture resilience, and graze management. Morales Farm902 Zig Zag Rd, Devine, TX 780168am to 2pmSat, November 22, 2025 The event is designed to... 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
25
Oct
Land Smart: Small Acreage Stewardship
Unlock your land’s potential by knowing your options. Get to know your land and explore practical options such as livestock, wildlife, beekeeping, fencing, brush control, grassland restoration, and small-scale farming at this free workshop. “Land Smart: A Guide to Small Acreage Stewardship” Workshop St. Louis Braden Keller Community Center1410 Amelia St.Castroville, TX 78009 Sat. Oct... Read More
23
Oct
Exploring Soil Health & Soil Carbon Credits
Exploring Soil Health & Soil Carbon Credits Field Day Join us for an engaging and informative Field Day hosted by Grassroots Carbon and the Wildlife Habitat Federation. This special event brings together ranchers, conservationists, and land stewards to explore how regenerative grazing supports soil health and creates opportunities in soil carbon credit markets. We’re honored... Read More
16
Oct
Matagorda County SWCD Soil Health Field Day
Does conservation tillage work in Matagorda County? Do cover crops work? Can you graze in cropland? What resources and programs are available for my operation? Come find out at the Matagorda County SWCD Soil Health Field Day. Thurs, Oct 16th, 2025El Maton National Hall565 FM 1095, El Maton, TX MatagordaCounty@swcd.texas.gov(979) 245-1138 ext 3
03
Oct
2025 Restoration Roundup
Discover the beauty and science of prairie restoration with local experts at Sand Hill Farm, located in the heart of the Katy Prairie. Start the day with engaging classroom sessions, then head outdoors for an exclusive guided tour of thriving native grassland and wetland restoration sites. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see restoration in... 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