REBUILD
HOUSTON’S
HEARTLAND A VOLUNTEER SEED COLLECTING INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT PRAIRIE RESTORATION ON THE UPPER TEXAS COAST REBUILDING OUR HEARTLAND The Prairie is our Heartland - yet it is in big trouble. We need your help to rebuild this treasure for Texans and wildlife.
Heartland heart·land (härt l nd ). n. A central region, especially one that is politically, economically, or militarily vital to a nation, region, or culture.
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develop the resources necessary to restore or even reconstruct prairies.
LESS THAN
1%
the coastal prairie, which has fed us, given us cultural touchstones like cowboys and
save the best of what’s left and to
Furthermore, if we want the prairie to once again be a prominent and
We are at a crossroads in prairie conservation. After decades of decline our heartland,
If we are to protect our prairie in a rapidly developing world, we will have to
valuable landscape in our region, we will need to pioneer new ways of
O F O UR PR AIR IE
embedding prairies in the heart of our cities,
REMAINS IN PRISTINE
suburbs, and towns.
floodwaters, provided sporting opportunities, and
CONDITION
helped forge our self-reliant Texas character - is in danger of vanishing from our area forever. Yet, there is hope.New efforts to save, restore, and teach about our prairies are making a difference.
Your work as a volunteer seed collector is essential to this project’s success. With several new
Home,home on the Range At one time the majority of the Greater Houston-Galveston area was blanketed by the coastal prairie. The Katy Prairie was a diverse part of this grassland wilderness.
prairie plantings in development, the next 18 months are critical. Together we will preserve and restore this unique natural resource for generations to come.
Can we take the next step? Giant Swallowtail
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Photo by Gene Luhn
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