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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.

10/22/2026

Here’s a sneak peek at the new trail connection to the Pintail Bird Blind at the Indiangrass Preserve!

Working with nature means creating paths that flow with the land, making it easier than ever to explore the prairie’s incredible native plants, and wildlife.

Come check it out on your next visit!

Great Grow Out Workshop: Grow Native Prairie Plants at HomeHelp restore Southeast Texas prairies, starting right at home...
10/16/2026

Great Grow Out Workshop: Grow Native Prairie Plants at Home

Help restore Southeast Texas prairies, starting right at home! Join the Coastal Prairie Conservancy at Indiangrass Preserve for a free, hands-on Great Grow Out workshop.

Learn how to grow native prairie plants from locally collected seed and care for them at home. We'll provide everything you need, including seeds, soil, pots, growing materials, and instruction. You'll leave with your planted seeds and the knowledge to help them thrive!

Once your plants are ready, return them to CPC to support prairie restoration and community planting projects across our region. You're also welcome to keep a few for your own garden!

No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided free of charge.

When: Friday, October 23rd, 12 - 1 p.m.
Where: Indiangrass Preserve (31975 Hebert Rd, Waller, TX 77484)
Registration Link: https://coastalprairieconservancy.eventcalendarapp.com/great-grow-out-workshop-at-the-indiangrass-preserve

10/15/2026

A major national conservation honor for CPC's very own Mary Anne Piacentini! 🌾

Our President and CEO has been named the 2026 recipient of the Honorable Cornelius Amory Pugsley Medal, one of the nation's most prestigious honors in parks and conservation!

Administered by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA) in partnership with the National Park Foundation, the medal has recognized conservation leaders for nearly a century. Mary Anne joins an extraordinary group of past recipients, including Lady Bird Johnson, Laurance Rockefeller, former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt, and Houston conservationist Terry Hershey.

We couldn't be prouder to see Mary Anne's decades of dedication to protecting Southeast Texas' coastal prairies, wetlands, farms, and ranches recognized on the national stage.

Hear from Mary Anne as she reflects on CPC's work and the many people and partners who have made it all possible. 💚

🎥 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/Nvl6htgTm58

10/09/2026

Research in the field often means expecting the unexpected! Dr. Paul Crump with Texas Parks and Wildlife is currently researching the rare Western Chicken Turtle on the Katy Prairie. 🐢 Little is known about this elusive turtle that lives in prairie pothole wetlands, so Dr. Paul Crump set up motion-activated camera traps to investigate. Unfortunately, a camera went missing (we suspect our grazing cattle may have something to do with that 🐮) this summer. Earlier this month, this Western Chicken Turtle camera was successfully replaced!

If you are interested in conducting field research on the Katy Prairie, we’d love to hear from you! Reach out to us at [email protected]

10/05/2026

We have a new resident at the Indiangrass Preserve! 🐊

This young American Alligator, estimated to be about four feet long, has taken up residence in the ponds surrounded by our ADA-accessible Twin Ponds trail.

If you spot her during your visit, please give her plenty of space, stay on the trails and enjoy her from a safe distance. Do not approach, feed, or harass her, and please do not swim in the ponds.

10/01/2026

It’s official: All 12 of the Coastal Prairie Conservancy’s proposed Major Thoroughfare and Freeway Plan amendments (MTFP) amendments have been adopted! 🥳

Houston City Council approved the 2026 MTFP Plan on Wednesday, 9/30/26, marking the final step in this year’s MTCP process. With Council’s approval, all 12 amendments proposed by the Coastal Prairie Conservancy have now been officially adopted, helping us better align future roadway planning with permanently conserved lands on the Katy Prairie.

This milestone was a community effort. 112 people submitted public comments during the MTFP process supporting the Coastal Prairie Conservancy. Many more attended public meetings, contacted public officials, shared information with friends and neighbors, and followed this process every step of the way.

To everyone who participated: thank you. 💚

We are also grateful to the City of Houston, Houston Planning Commission, Harris County Engineering, Waller County Engineering, and the public officials and staff who worked with CPC throughout this process.

Thank you for showing up for the Katy Prairie and helping ensure permanently conserved lands were represented in the public planning process.

10/01/2026

The night shift at the Indiangrass Preserve is busy! 🦉🐰🦝

When the sun goes down, our trail cameras catch all the wildlife activity across the prairie. From owls keeping watch to rabbits and raccoons on the move, preserved habitats give native species a safe place to thrive.

Who is your favorite night-owl creature? Let us know in the comments! 👇✨

Happy National Hunting and Fishing Day 2026! 🌾🦆🐟Conservation keeps these outdoor traditions alive. The Coastal Prairie C...
09/26/2026

Happy National Hunting and Fishing Day 2026! 🌾🦆🐟

Conservation keeps these outdoor traditions alive. The Coastal Prairie Conservancy supports responsible hunting and fishing as critical ways to connect people with the land, wildlife, and conservation efforts.

The historic Katy Prairie provides critical wintering and stopover habitat for ducks and other migratory waterfowl traveling along the Central Flyway. To help the next generation get outdoors, CPC and the Texas Wildlife Association are hosting our annual youth hunt, Feathers on the Flyway, this December!

Beyond the hunt, young participants will gain hands-on experience with:

Waterfowl identification
Fi***rm safety & shot selection
Conservation & ethics
Field care

Give a young hunter the chance to learn, explore, and experience the outdoors while enjoying great food, camaraderie, and campfire memories.

Event Details:
Dates: Dec. 11–13, 2026
Location: 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484
Arrival Time: 2 p.m.
Application Deadline: Oct. 16, 2026
Game / Weapon: Waterfowl | Sh***un

Register now at: coastalprairieconservancy.org/event-calendar

09/22/2026

Ever wondered what those small camouflage boxes on the trees are when you’re walking the trails?

Here’s a quick peek behind the scenes at Indiangrass Preserve with Izzy:

​Trail Counters: The small, sleek sensors mounted near trailheads use an infrared beam to track visitor counts and help monitor trail usage — no camera involved!
​Trail Cams: The mounted game cameras with lenses are set up to capture local wildlife roaming the preserve.

Next time you spot a trail cam, give it a quick “Hi Izzy!”

Time is almost up — this summer, celebrate the prairie through art before it’s too late! 🎨Ending Sept. 15! Don’t miss yo...
09/14/2026

Time is almost up — this summer, celebrate the prairie through art before it’s too late! 🎨

Ending Sept. 15! Don’t miss your last chance to shop our Limited Edition Prairie Art Collection, featuring original artwork created exclusively for the Coastal Prairie Conservancy by local artists Morgan Quigley and Amber Leung.

Whether you’re carrying a prairie-inspired tote, wearing your favorite native species, or finding the perfect gift for a fellow nature lover, every purchase supports our work to conserve the coastal prairies, wetlands, farms, and ranches that make Southeast Texas so special.

Hurry — shop the collection today before these designs retire on Sept. 15! 💚 Get yours before they’re gone!

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31975 Hebert Road
Waller, TX
77484

Opening Hours

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

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+17135236135

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