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Insect Nature Walk 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. Second Saturday of the month. RSVP by calling Richard at 469-877-0695. Prepare appropriately for the Texas elements - cool clothing, hats, bug spray, sun screen, and... Read More →
Two species of Titmice, Tufted Titmouse and Black-crested Titmouse, reside across much of Texas and have been suspected of interbreeding for nearly a century. In this talk Jennifer will discuss the historical and current understanding of their species status, her recent research related to their genetics, behavior, physiology, and morphology, as well as potential impacts... Read More →
Mounting scientific and anecdotal evidence shows the widespread negative effects of the toxins that comprise rat bait or rodenticide. Predators eat the sickened or dead rodents and the toxin accumulates in their bodies, leading to a painful death. Learn about the devastating effects on wildlife and how we can do better. Tracy Cassidy has been... Read More →
Trail maintenance, garden/greenhouse and prairie work. Usual workdays are Mondays and Thursdays 9-11 For solo work, show up anytime! Contact: Clay Thurmond - rcthurmond@gmail.com, for more details or sign up at this link: https://volunteersignup.org/T8YY8
Come out to the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) to work on prairie restoration, wildscape, and facilities projects. Depending on the weather, projects may include nursery work such as seed harvesting or potting and plant rescue or replanting; maintenance of hiking trails; or removal of exotic species. Dress for the weather and bring your... Read More →
Green Acres (located at 4400 Hide-A-Way Lane, Flower Mound, 75022) Tuesday warm weather workday hours now: 8 am - 11 am We welcome you to join us on prairie restoration, monarch station maintenance, bluebird box monitoring, and riparian area planting. Contact Becky Bertoni becky.bertoni@gmail.com 972 878 4058 to volunteer and for more details.
The purpose of Trailhead Tuesday is to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors when they are hiking the trails at LLELA. Duties include the removal of debris and trash from the trails. The crew will trim low branches, bushes or vines that may pose a safety hazard to visitors along the trails. A... Read More →
Judge McDonald will present: Don’t Count Me Out: Managing Relationships, Diversity and Inclusion Ronnie McDonald served as Bastrop County Judge from during a time in which the population of the county doubled. He was elected at age 27, becoming one of the youngest to ever serve as a County Judge in the State of Texas... Read More →
Dixon Water Foundation’s Casey Wade and Philip Boyd discuss how they manage for grasslands that promote healthy cattle, healthy vegetation, and healthy watersheds. Dixon Water Foundation owns ranches in the Oaks and Prairies ecoregion of North Texas and in the Chihuahuan Desert grasslands of the Trans-Pecos region of Far West Texas. In this seminar, Wade... Read More →
Come out to the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) to work on prairie restoration, wildscape, and facilities projects. Depending on the weather, projects may include nursery work such as seed harvesting or potting and plant rescue or replanting; maintenance of hiking trails; or removal of exotic species. Dress for the weather and bring your... Read More →
