Come walk the prairie
Stokes Prairie is private land near Axtell, TX. Tours are by request only. We share directions once a tour is confirmed.
What a tour is like
A tour is a walk through the restored prairie, with stops to look at the native grasses and wildflowers, the pond, the old terraces from the hay-field days, and the places where we're clearing cedar elm and fighting invasives. Bring your questions about PUB, prairie restoration, or iNaturalist.
What to bring
- Closed-toe boots and long pants. This is real prairie: tall grass, prickly plants and the occasional copperhead.
- Water, a hat and sunscreen.
- A phone or camera for iNaturalist.
- Binoculars, if you have them.
Insider tip from a local: come in spring for the wildflowers and in fall for the tall grasses turning gold. Summer is hot, and I'm busy hunting.
Spring: wildflowers
Roughly April to May. Look for Indian blanket, coreopsis, black-eyed Susan, Mexican hat and purple prairie clover.
Fall: grasses
Roughly October to November. Warm-season grasses like Indiangrass and big bluestem are in seed, with late bloomers like Maximilian sunflower and bonesets.
How to request a tour
- Email shrike@stokesprairie.org.
- Tell us who you are (school, club, group or just you), how many people, and a few dates that work.
- We'll reply to confirm. Directions are shared only after the tour is confirmed.
Ready when you are
No forms here, just a friendly email. Tap the button and your email app will open with a short note to fill in: your name, group size, preferred dates and any questions.
Button not working? Write to shrike@stokesprairie.org with the subject “Stokes Prairie tour request.”