Clymer Meadow Preserve

Clymer Meadow Preserve is a protected natural area in Hunt County covering about 1,400 acres of tallgrass prairie and wetland habitats. The land supports native grasses, wildflowers, and various plant communities adapted to different soil and moisture conditions throughout the preserve.

The land was acquired by pioneer Jim Clymer in the 1850s and represents a remnant of the original Blackland Prairie that once stretched from Texas to Manitoba. The preservation of this site demonstrates how little remains of this historic grassland ecosystem today.

The Nature Conservancy manages this preserve as an educational center where researchers study prairie restoration techniques and document native plant communities.

The preserve can be explored via designated trails, but visitors should contact the management office beforehand. Reaching out to staff helps arrange guided tours and provides information about current conditions and access options.

The preserve features gilgai formations, which are natural soil depressions that create specific conditions for rare plant communities to grow. This geological feature produces microhabitats with varying moisture levels in close proximity to each other.

Location: Texas

GPS coordinates: 33.31060,-96.24280

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:26