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Hike #15 in Amy Martin’s Wild DFW (page 285) Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center dogwood.audubon.org Flowering Dogwoods should be in bloom. Dogwood Canyon has the only known population of Flowering Dogwoods in North Texas. David Hurt will be joining us. Please text or email reservations for all hikes to Jeff Quayle, Jeff’s cell 817-729-0283,... Read More →
Join Dr. Crim for a webinar exploring the research that explains the connection between spending time in nature and improved well-being. There will be an opportunity to increase your understanding of the major theories surrounding this connection and take a closer look at Attention Restoration Theory, specifically. This focus will also identify how the human/nature... Read More →
Water is one of the most valuable assets in life. Not just because people need it to survive, but also for plants, lawn, trees, veggies, wildlife and everyday human necessities. Understanding how rainwater behaves on your property will give you the possibility to use it efficiently. You will learn about the importance of watershed and... Read More →
Everything in nature takes something away, to give something back as a natural recycling process. Soil quality is key for prosperous plants. Composting is the best way to build nutritious soil. In this class you will learn all about it! From the simplicity of it, to the science within it, to having a better understanding on... Read More →
Hike #11 in Amy Martin’s Wild DFW (page 259) Ned & Genie Fritz Buckeye Trail www.nedfritz.com Please text or email reservations for all hikes to Jeff Quayle, Jeff’s cell 817-729-0283, Jeff’s email squaylei2000@gmail.com Or register through our sponsor - Fort Worth chapter of the Native Prairies Assoc of TX (FW-NPAT) www.texasprairie.org Please provide your... Read More →
Second Tuesday of each month at noon, the TMN State Office will offer an hour-long virtual advanced training event. These will be recorded each month and shared to the TMNTuesday website. TMN Tuesdays are open to the public – all are welcome to attend. Virtual Volunteer Fair Description: Our volunteers are ready to volunteer! Our Texas... Read More →
There are two days of presentations, 4/10 and 11 from 9:00 am - 5:30 on topics ranging from proper care and welfare considerations for captive and wild bats. Speakers will cover a wide range of topics focusing on general improvements to health and welfare, managing bat populations, bat transportation, ensuring proper nutrition, welfare during rehabilitation,... Read More →
Change in Number of 100-degree days Jay L. Banner - Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences Environmental Science Institute, University of Texas at Austin Jay Banner’s research centers on water resources, climate change, and the impact of human activities. His research combines geoscience and chemistry to examine streams, aquifers, caves and tree rings in Texas,... Read More →
Hike #9 in Amy Martin’s Wild DFW (page 244) Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve www.plano.gov/1476/Oak-Point-Park-Nature-Preserve Please text or email reservations for all hikes to Jeff Quayle, Jeff’s cell 817-729-0283, Jeff’s email squaylei2000@gmail.com Or register through our sponsor - Fort Worth chapter of the Native Prairies Assoc of TX (FW-NPAT) www.texasprairie.org Please provide your... Read More →
This course aims to work with scientific knowledge in a rigorous way while also challenging faulty, extractive, and eugenicist logics that have become embedded in contemporary thought. Students will become familiar with both a key selection of biological and philosophical literature, learning to apply the teachings of queer theory to case studies in science. The... Read More →
Dallas Inner-city Growers hosting a Farm Tour @ Beulah Acres Agroforest 6pm-8pm (networking 6-6:30). Join us for a tour with Daniel Arenas, director of the Agroforest at Beulah Acres and local leader in sustainable food growing, exploring their permaculture agroforest. Permaculture is a land management philosophy that mimics nature by growing with diversity, stability, and... Read More →
Chalk Mountain Ranch Prairie Tour (Somervell Co.) 5176 County Road 2013 Walnut Springs, TX 76690 www.texaslandconservancy.org/tlc-stories/answering-a-call-to-the-land Meet in Glen Rose at the Brookshire’s at 8:30am. 607 SW Big Bend Trail Glen Rose, TX 76043 Register here: www.texasprairie.org/event/chalk-mountain-ranch-prairie-tour-somervell-co/ Please text or email reservations for all hikes to Jeff Quayle, Jeff’s cell 817-729-0283, Jeff’s email... Read More →
Gus Engling WMA *Please RSVP to Jeff Quayle. We are meeting at Gus Engeling WMA on Mon. , April 22nd to botanize with TPWD biologist Taylor Garrison to explore for rare plants. Bring a lunch with you. The meetup time is around 8:45am. This date corresponds with blooming times for the rare Oklahoma Grasspink (Calopogon... Read More →
How is the changing climate affecting the way we garden in North Texas? During this presentation at the Flower Mound Public Library, CBS News Meteorologist Jeff Ray shows how the weather is changing in your backyard. Registration is required for this presentation. Click Here to Register. Please note: If severe weather is forecasted, this presentation... Read More →
How is the changing climate affecting the way we garden in North Texas? CBS News Meteorologist Jeff Ray shows how the weather is changing in your backyard. Registration is required. To learn more and register, visit www.flower-mound.com/libraryevents.
Hike #13 in Amy Martin’s Wild DFW (page 271) Goat Island Preserve *Managed by Dallas County Open Space www.dallascounty.org/departments/plandev/openspaces/locations/10-goat-island.php Please text or email reservations for all hikes to Jeff Quayle, Jeff’s cell 817-729-0283, Jeff’s email squaylei2000@gmail.com Or register through our sponsor - Fort Worth chapter of the Native Prairies Assoc of TX (FW-NPAT) www.texasprairie.org... Read More →
Tri-National Monarch Conservation Stay connected with the latest monarch conservation topics by attending our free monthly webinars. This series is a unique opportunity to hear from experts across various interdisciplinary fields related to monarchs, other pollinators, their habitats, and the threats and pressures that make conservation urgent. Bring your questions and get ready to discover... Read More →
The SWAt Team extends this personal invitation to you to join us at our upcoming meeting. Come learn more about us and how you might fit in! Our Educational Outreach Program is ongoing throughout the year. We are always in need of additional volunteers. SWAt meets monthly on the 4th Thursday at 9:30am. Business Meeting: ... Read More →
Take the TPWD Basic Flyfishing class for 5 hours of AT. The curriculum covers casting, fly tying, entomology, knots, safety, regulations, and how to fish. The class if free and open to all adults and youth 12 and older (when accompanied by an adult). This is a great class and lots of fun for everyone. ... Read More →
Old Zoo Nature Trails @ Lake Cisco Eastland County County Road 112, Cisco, TX 76437 www.texasmonthly.com/travel/explore-old-zoo-north-texas-town-cisco/ Register here: www.texasprairie.org/event/old-zoo-nature-trails-lake-cisco-hike-eastland-county/ Please text or email reservations for all hikes to Jeff Quayle, Jeff’s cell 817-729-0283, Jeff’s email squaylei2000@gmail.com Or register through our sponsor - Fort Worth chapter of the Native Prairies Assoc of TX (FW-NPAT) www.texasprairie.org... Read More →
Early Bird Watch and Walk First Saturday of the month Meet at the Kiosk on the trail at 4100 Arbor Creek Dr. - Look for the Monarch butterfly wing on the side! Join Randy Moody and Friends of Furneaux Creek for a Bird Watch and Walk through the FoFC Nature Trail. Be sure to dress... Read More →
North Texas – Landowner Workshop & Prairie Tour at Leo Ranch May 4 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Join NPAT for an informative workshop on Saturday, May 4th at the Josey Pavilion, located at the Dixon Water Foundation’s Leo Ranch. The workshop will feature expert talks on assistance programs for prairie restoration and habitat management, holistic grazing, and... Read More →
