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Start 2025 off right by enjoying the great outdoors! As part of the national First Day Hike program, the City of Lewisville is hosting a free, guided nature walk at Thrive Nature Park. Master Naturalists will lead this family-friendly stroll suitable for all ages. https://www.playlewisville.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/74853/3247?curm=1&cury=2025 This event usually draws a crowd. MNs can receive volunteer... 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 →
First workday of the year - first AT is 'Sowing Seeds' presented by Ann McMahon, DCMGA. Please sign up in the Sign Up Genius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D45AAAC2FA6F58-46212752-roots for more information or text, email or call, Mary Morrow, hawkilitle@aol.com, 817.939.6537 VMS: P200206 NPA: Lewisville Extending the Green - in your description 'Roots for Wings demo garden... Read More →
Webinar with Jimena Vivanco - Conservation Manager, Trinity Park Conservancy Explore the essentials of creating and managing a successful youth-based conservation crew with Trinity Park Conservancy. This session will provide valuable insights into the design and organization of a dedicated conservation team focused on the Trinity River in the Dallas area. Whether you’re a program... Read More →
Webinar with Jimena Vivanco - Conservation Manager, Trinity Park Conservancy Explore the essentials of creating and managing a successful youth-based conservation crew with Trinity Park Conservancy. This session will provide valuable insights into the design and organization of a dedicated conservation team focused on the Trinity River in the Dallas area. Whether you’re a program... Read More →
Birders of all skill levels are welcome to join an expert birder at 7:30 AM as we explore prime birding locations along LLELA's nature trails. Ages 10 and up. open to the public. 15 max. Registration is required for this $5 program. There is no additional fee for the walk, but LLELA entrance is $5/vehicle... Read More →
Trail Walk Second 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! Fun for all ages! A local Texas Master Naturalist will guide a walk, looking for a variety of insects and birds on the trail. Join us... Read More →
Research and Extension Center at Dallas In this one-hour webinar, we will explore how to empower students to channel their environmental concerns into meaningful action. The session will focus on citizen science and the use of the National Geographic Slingshot Challenge, a platform where students can use their creativity and passion to tackle environmental issues.... Read More →
Celebrate the full wolf moon with us! On Jan. 12, Amy Martin, author of "Wild DFW: Explore the Amazing Nature Around Dallas-Fort Worth," will share moon facts before leading a serene moonlit walk through Elm Fork Nature Preserve, including: A moonlit forest trail Moon bathing and singalongs Howling in honor of the wolf moon The... Read More →
Explore practical strategies and incentives for enhancing biodiversity while maintaining productive agricultural lands. This session is perfect for farmers and land managers looking to balance conservation with agriculture and improve ecosystem health while supporting local wildlife. Presenter: Danielle Crocker Click here to Register
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. Title: State of the Program Speakers: Michelle Haggerty, Mary Pearl Meuth & Hannah... Read More →
Date: Tuesday, January 14 Time: 6 p.m. CST Location: Zoom Cost: Free! Sixteen year old Diya Balagopal is a passionate environmental advocate and tech innovator, currently a junior in high school in Texas. Driven by a love for birds and the environment, she has a strong interest in data and computer science and aspires to... Read More →
Just Dig It! Practical Ideas for Adding Native Plants to Your Yard Keynote Speaker:  Noted horticulture author Neil Diboll, owner of Prairie Nursery, consulting ecologist, and author of The Gardener’s Guide to Prairie Plants, will present via Zoom: Prairie Garden Design Principles. Learn the tenets of design and maintenance when gardening with prairie plants. Featured Speakers: Susan Abernathy, a Blackland Prairie Master... Read More →
Open to the public, this is an easy family-friendly stroll in the park looking at nature in our neighborhoods. Bring binoculars if you have them. Approved for AT or let Michele Rawleigh (flower.freak@verizon.net) know if you would like to assist for volunteer service. Park near the controlled crosswalk at the Thrive Rec Center, 1950 S.... Read More →
Advanced Training opportunity with monarch butterfly expert, Carol Clark. Carol leads "Train the Trainer" workshops to prepare TMN volunteers to lead their own discussions and presentations. Carol uses a minimal equipment presentation to teach the community about the importance of Monarchs. If you're interested in learning how to present about monarchs, or you'd like to... Read More →
Join us for an engaging presentation on the transformative power of two urban trails along the Texas border. This session will delve into how the Caracara Trails in Brownsville and the Paso del Norte Trail in El Paso promote physical activity and active transportation in these communities. Urban trails offer an accessible and inviting environment... Read More →
This orientation event provides basic information about wildlife rehabilitation volunteer opportunities, including hands-on care, transport and stabilization, and administrative support. Following an overview of volunteer roles and responsibilities, attendees will have an opportunity to meet currently permitted rehabilitators to learn more about their experiences, how they can become involved, and next steps. The orientation session... Read More →
David Gwin is the Texas State Coordinator for 'Time to Restore', a National Phenology Network project connecting people, plants, and pollinators. Join this training to learn about Texas native plant phenology, the process of tracking plant life cycles and stages throughout the seasons. David will be sharing about the work of the National Phenology Network... Read More →
