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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 →
This webinar will include presentations from: Mac Martin, Partnership Coordinator, Texas A&M Forest Service; Matt Grubisich, Parks Director, City of Garland; and Cheri Cuellar, Urban Forestry Coordinator, Texas Trees Foundation. Mac Martin will present on the importance of urban forests and increasing urban canopy cover, and how this relates to urban heat island mitigation. Matt Grubisich... Read More →
Early Bird Watch and Walk First Saturday of the month Meet at the Kiosk on the trail along Arbor Creek Dr. Join Steve Romaine and Friends of Furneaux Creek for a Bird Watch and Walk through the FoFC Nature Trail. Be sure to dress for the weather, and bring your camera and binoculars! (and Water)... Read More →
Summer Camp is coming soon to LLELA and we could use some volunteers to assist our educators with activities, hikes, games, and more. You can serve full days, or half day (7-11 or 11-3). Wild About LLELA is an active summer outdoor day camp where kids ages 7-12 have a chance to build a connection... 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 →
Birding for Fun 8-week series of Beginner Birding virtual classes. You can sign up for the entire series or just the classes that interest you. Classes will be held on Mondays at 7pm (except May 30th) throughout May and June via Zoom. Cost: $5.00 per class or $30.00 for the series. Coordinator: Kristine Rivers Link... Read More →
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 →
Green Acres (located at 4400 Hide-A-Way Lane, Flower Mound, 75022) Summer hours are 8-11am. We have lots for you to see and do in the prairie, monarch station and riparian area, all while our bluebirds are busy nesting in boxes in the park. Please dress for the weather (gloves, hat, long sleeves and pants), bring... Read More →
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 →
An estimated 72 million birds are killed by pesticides and other toxic chemicals every year. Birds are not the only victims – overuse of harmful pesticides has led to insect population declines and adverse human health effects. Yet these dangerous chemicals are widely available and used for everything from food production to home gardens. Join ABC's upcoming... Read More →
