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Learn how to fly fish! Family, friends, and neighbors are welcome. Call Richard Johnson at 469-877-0695 for details and to register. Location: Rosemeade Recreation Center, 1330 East Rosemeade Pkwy., Carrollton, TX 75007
Lead a nature walk on any trail at LLELA. Each season at LLELA is different, and we never know what we’ll find—deer tracks, autumn leaves, blooming wildflowers, nesting songbirds, butterflies, and much more. Roster set to 15 guests. Meets at LLELA Cicada Pavilion. Volunteers to lead/assist with the walk sign up HERE VMS Code: ... Read More →
Land Stewardship and Reading the Land Join us for a presentation which will introduce how to “read the land” to understand what has happened in the past, learn what is happening now, and forecast what may be in the future. Ricky Linex will walk us through an introduction to land stewardship through the years, a... Read More →
Assist an educator on a twilight stroll down one of LLELA’s nature trails. Provide an out of the ordinary experiences as you focus on the sounds and activity of wildlife as you traverse through the woods. Class size max 10, head lamps available. Meets at the LLELA Cicada Pavilion Volunteers to lead or assist with... Read More →
What makes an oak tree "good"? Doug Tallamy demystifies the main player in Aldo Leopold's "Good Oak" essay in A Sand County Almanac in his new novel, The Nature of Oaks. Join Doug on November 10th at 7 PM CST to explore the importance of oaks in complex ecosystems and understand how YOU can contribute... Read More →
November 11 - Getting Started with Wildflower Patches, Flower Strips, and Meadows Free, weekly webinars from October 14th through November 11th. All sessions are on Fridays at 9 AM CST and will last for approximately 60 minutes plus questions. Register once to attend any/all sessions. Coordinators: Denise Ellsworth, OSU Department of Entomology Link to register:... Read More →
Birders of all skill levels are welcome to join an expert birder every 2nd Saturday (except July and August), as we explore prime birding locations along LLELA's nature trails! Ages 10 and up. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and cost is $5 per class + entry fee to LLELA of $5 per vehicle, payable by debit or credit... Read More →
Insect Nature Walk Second Saturday of the month Meet at the Kiosk on the trail along Arbor Creek Dr. Fun for all ages! Greg Tonian, a local biologist and Texas Master Naturalist will guide a walk looking for a variety of insects on the trail. Contact Richard at 469-877-0695. Prepare appropriately for the Texas elements... Read More →
Come and learn about the beautiful Painted Buntings who spend their summers singing in the trees of Grayson County every year. In-person event - 10AM at Hagerman visitor center. More information can be found at https://www.friendsofhagerman.com/event-4909876 Coordinators: Friends of Hagerman NWR VMS Code- AT: Chapter Approved
Wild Mushrooms have been a source of both food and medicine since before recorded history. Texas is loaded with many beneficial mushrooms and now is your chance to go into a deep dive on them. Join Mark "Merriwether" Vorderbruggen, Ph.D. chemist, herbalist, and wild food expert as he discusses the wonderful truths of Texas mushrooms...their... Read More →
