ACC DFW: Pioneer Cemetery Prairie Restoration

This October 17th, join ACC and the PRCA to help clear and reseed parts of a historic Fort Worth cemetery for prairie wildlife restoration!About this Event

Join the American Conservation Coalition (ACC) and the PRC Association to help clear and reseed parts of a historic Fort Worth cemetery for prairie wildliferestoration! Water, merch, and friends will be at this community event. Pleasewear closed-toed shoes and bring gloves; also bring a poncho in case of rainyweather.

Quick History of Pioneers Rest Cemetery: Pioneers

Rest is the oldest public cemetery in Fort Worth, Texas and one of the oldestin Tarrant County! Its use as a burial ground began in 1850, shortly after thefort was established by the United States Army. Veterans from every Americanwar are buried at Pioneers Rest, and in 1928, the remains of Tarrant Countynamesake, Republic of Texas militia member and State Representative Edward H.Tarrant were moved to Pioneers Rest.

Event Partners: Pioneers Rest Cemetery Association(PRCA) a