Native Prairies Association of Texas is hosting an educational workshop on Saturday, November 2nd at the Josey Pavilion, located at the Dixon Water Foundation's Leo Ranch. We'll spend the morning hearing from area experts on resources for prairie restoration and habitat management, holistic grazing, and working with land trusts to conserve prairies. After lunch, we'll head out into the field for a guided prairie walk.

Agenda:

8:40 AM Sign-In & Coffee
9:00 AM Introduction & overview of the day - Rachel Seets, Native Prairies Association of Texas
9:10 AM Welcome & overview of the grazing practices at Leo Ranch - Hilary Knight, Dixon Water Foundation
10:00 AM Prairie & Grassland Restoration - Brandon Belcher, The Nature Conservancy
10:30 AM Grassland Restoration Incentive Program - Derek Wiley, Oaks and Prairies Joint Venture
11:00 AM Regenerative Grazing & Landowner Resources through Holistic Management International (HMI) - Wayne Knight, HMI
11:30 AM Conservation Easements 101 - Rachel Seets, Native Prairies Association of Texas
12:00 PM Lunch (Provided)
1:00 PM Guided Prairie Walk