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Clear Creek BioBlitz, as part of the DFW City Nature Challenge. Dr. Jamie Baxter-Slye (UNT Biology) and students from the UNT SER chapter (Society for Ecological Restoration) will be assisting. The focus will be on less documented areas like Davis and the Mountain Bike Park. Contact: Clay Thurmond, [email protected]Â Â VMS Code: P161013 FR iNaturalist TMN... Read More →
DISD School Days at Clear Creek continues educating 2nd graders until May 10. We really need some help on Tuesday! Sign up to volunteer here: DISD School Days at Clear Creek/Spring 2022 (signupgenius.com)
On Sunday, May 1st, learn how to use the iNaturalist phone app, then help document the plants, birds, insects, and animals that call Green Acres home. Bring your cell phone to take pictures, and if you download the iNaturalist app (https://www.inaturalist.org/) and create an account ahead of time, we can start observing sooner! Contact: Diane... Read More →
Trophy Club Bioblitz, as part of the City Nature Challenge. Contact:Â Sara Goodrich, [email protected] VMS Code: P161013 FR iNaturalist TMN Field Research Hours
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 →
Come help LISDOLA prepare for students. We need volunteers to refresh displays and models, do trail checks and trail maintenance, propagate plants for the new building, and much more. Volunteer times are Mondays 9:00-12:00. Contact Regina Dale, [email protected] for more information.
DISD School Days at Clear Creek continues educating 2nd graders until May 10. We really need some help on Tuesday! Sign up to volunteer here: DISD School Days at Clear Creek/Spring 2022 (signupgenius.com)
Explore the Cross Timbers Trailhead as part of the City Nature Challenge. Help document this Cross Timbers Forest/prairie savannah ecosystem, sure to be full of wildflowers, including some unique species! Directions: from the corner of U.S. 377 and FM 1171, go south on 377 and take the first left onto Dunham Rd. Follow Dunham Rd.... Read More →
DISD School Days at Clear Creek continues educating 2nd graders until May 10. We really need some help on Tuesday! Sign up to volunteer here: DISD School Days at Clear Creek/Spring 2022 (signupgenius.com)
Green Acres (located at 4400 Hide-A-Way Lane, Flower Mound, 75022) 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 water, and use sunscreen... 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 →
Join Us for Volunteer workdays, every Wednesday. Workday hours, 8am - 12pm Link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CA5AE29A3F9C07-volunteer Organizer: Daniel Arenas, [email protected]
DISD School Days at Clear Creek continues educating 2nd graders until May 10. We really need some help on Tuesday! Sign up to volunteer here: DISD School Days at Clear Creek/Spring 2022 (signupgenius.com)
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 →
Volunteers are needed to assist with a new nature walk initiative with the City of Denton and Dementia Friendly Denton County. Starting on April 6 and each Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. through May 25, Elm Fork Chapter will help to lead nature walks at a variety of Denton city parks for individuals with... Read More →
DISD School Days at Clear Creek continues educating 2nd graders until May 10. We really need some help on Tuesday! Sign up to volunteer here: DISD School Days at Clear Creek/Spring 2022 (signupgenius.com)
The TMN Virtual Volunteer Fair (VVF) is an opportunity for our partner conservation organizations to present service projects that needed volunteers from a distance or virtually! After three successful TMN VVF events our members are asking for more! This time with the intent to provide virtual service during the hottest months of the year when... Read More →
DISD School Days at Clear Creek continues educating 2nd graders until May 10. We really need some help on Tuesday! Sign up to volunteer here: DISD School Days at Clear Creek/Spring 2022 (signupgenius.com)
Join us on this hike to see some endemic Texas flora at the intersection between Fort Worth Prairie & Western Cross Timbers We will explore examples of a Western Cross Timbers Post Oak/Blackjack woodland with scattered prairie openings. The topography is mostly flat, with moderate sandy slopes leading out to the west from the woods.... 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 →
Native Plants and Prairies Day highlights the importance and value of our North Texas prairies as habitat for bugs, birds and mammals and as a vital natural resource. Join us for our speakers, exhibits, tours and kid's activities. Location: Bath House Cultural Center, 521 East Lawther Drive, Dallas, TX Coordinator: Native Prairies Association of Texas... Read More →
On May 7th at Green Acres Memorial Park, learn about plants at the monarch station that you could use in your yard to attract butterflies, caterpillars, and other pollinators. Walk up to the prairie restoration and down to the riparian area to see spring wildflowers. Where: Green Acres Memorial Park, 4400 Hide-A-Way, Flower Mound, Texas... Read More →
The City of Lewisville has moved its annual celebration of butterflies to Thrive this year and we need lots of volunteers. Opportunities include nature walks, nature talks, and kid activities and crafts. The city has a SignUp Genius for this event: https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/10c0f48adab2fabf9c07- mariposas When you sign up, please put (EF) after your name so that... Read More →
Come help LISDOLA prepare for students. We need volunteers to refresh displays and models, do trail checks and trail maintenance, propagate plants for the new building, and much more. Volunteer times are Mondays 9:00-12:00. Contact Regina Dale, [email protected] for more information.
DISD School Days at Clear Creek continues educating 2nd graders until May 10. We really need some help on Tuesday! Sign up to volunteer here: DISD School Days at Clear Creek/Spring 2022 (signupgenius.com)
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 →
Green Acres (located at 4400 Hide-A-Way Lane, Flower Mound, 75022) 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 water, and use sunscreen... 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 →
DISD School Days at Clear Creek continues educating 2nd graders until May 10. We really need some help on Tuesday! Sign up to volunteer here: DISD School Days at Clear Creek/Spring 2022 (signupgenius.com)
Join us Tuesday, May 10th at 12:00pm CST to welcome our own Richard Heilbrun, presenting: Crossing the Finish Line: Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Link to register: https://txmn.tamu.edu/tmntuesdays/#may2022 Second Tuesday of each month at noon, the TMN State Office will offer an hour-long virtual advanced training event (sometimes including some fantastic new and returning guest speakers). These... Read More →
Texas is a huge state with thousands of miles of rivers and streams crossing the state. Most of the state’s land is rural, and agriculture activities dominate the land uses, from grazing to crop production, which presents unique challenges to managing water pollution. The TSSWCB works closely with landowners and local communities to address these... Read More →
Join Us for Volunteer workdays, every Wednesday. Workday hours, 8am - 12pm Link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CA5AE29A3F9C07-volunteer Organizer: Daniel Arenas, [email protected]
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 →
Lantana Monarch Waystation Pollinator Garden Workday! It's time to clean up the debris. Bring clippers, your favorite weeder, gloves, water. Lantana Event Center, 1301 Haverford, Lantana, TX Call/text Diane Wetherbee at 972-897-3318 with any questions or to let me know you're coming. Regular monthly workdays are the 2nd Wednesday of the month.
Volunteers are needed to assist with a new nature walk initiative with the City of Denton and Dementia Friendly Denton County. Starting on April 6 and each Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. through May 25, Elm Fork Chapter will help to lead nature walks at a variety of Denton city parks for individuals with... Read More →
Board meets the 2nd Thursday of the month. Except in December, meet the first Thursday of the month. Board meeting 9:30am - 12:00pm.
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. Free with $5 LLELA entry fee (payable by CREDIT or DEBIT ONLY!). Season passes are available. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register at LLELA.org ... Read More →
The Native Prairies Association of Texas is hosting a Prairie Seekers Toolbox field training on Saturday, May 14th in partnership with the Dixon Water Foundation. The Prairie Seekers Toolbox is a five-part educational series designed to build identification skills and ecological knowledge of prairies. Each event can be attended as a standalone, and participation in all... 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 →
Join Friends of Hagerman Second Saturday event for Wildflowers with Carol Clark. May 14th, 2022, at 10:00 in the Hagerman NWR Visitor Center. Link to register: https://friendsofhagerman.com/Second-Saturday Registration appreciated but not required.
You are cordially invited to join the Friends of LLELA and our supporters for the annual Barbeque and Bluegrass Dinner and Silent Auction on May 14th from 5:30 to 8:00 PM. Sign in at the LLELA offices, enjoy a drink and hors d'oeuvres and get a first look at the new nature murals designed and painted by members... Read More →
Come help LISDOLA prepare for students. We need volunteers to refresh displays and models, do trail checks and trail maintenance, propagate plants for the new building, and much more. Volunteer times are Mondays 9:00-12:00. Contact Regina Dale, [email protected] for more information.
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 →
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 →
Green Acres (located at 4400 Hide-A-Way Lane, Flower Mound, 75022) 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 water, and use sunscreen... 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 →
Join Us for Volunteer workdays, every Wednesday. Workday hours, 8am - 12pm Link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CA5AE29A3F9C07-volunteer Organizer: Daniel Arenas, [email protected]
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 →
Volunteers are needed to assist with a new nature walk initiative with the City of Denton and Dementia Friendly Denton County. Starting on April 6 and each Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. through May 25, Elm Fork Chapter will help to lead nature walks at a variety of Denton city parks for individuals with... Read More →
Join us the 3rd Thursday of the month for our chapter meeting! Melanie Hollenshead, Cradle of Texas TMN Chapter, will present "Spider Behavior – Why They Do What They Do! Presentation will discuss the evolution of arachnids, primitive spiders, more modern spiders and their amazing adaptations to their environment. It helps people understand their behavior and... Read More →
Join us on Friday May 20, 2022, from noon-1 pm for a talk with Viviana Ricardez, the vice president for Texas Turtles, a non-profit organization devoted to the conservation and study of Texas turtles through research. Fueled by her lifelong passion for turtles and herpetology she works tirelessly to study, document, and publish on the... Read More →
Join us on this trip to a prime example of an ancient Western Cross Timbers forest, with prairie openings. Slopes and ridges are covered in numerous Pennsylvanian strata with rocks and gravel at the surface. The topography is hilly, with elevations from 1050 feet at the top of the hill along the ridge, to 920... Read More →
The Dallas Fly Fishers is offering a fly-fishing class on Saturday, May 21 at the Rosemeade Recreation Center, in Carrollton. The class runs from 9 am to 2 pm. Arrive by 8:45am and bring a lunch. The class allows the participant to pickup 5 or 6 AT hours. Call Richard Johnson if you want to... 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 →
Come help LISDOLA prepare for students. We need volunteers to refresh displays and models, do trail checks and trail maintenance, propagate plants for the new building, and much more. Volunteer times are Mondays 9:00-12:00. Contact Regina Dale, [email protected] for more information.
As part of the  Citizen Science Association's CitSci 2022 National Conference , we are hosting a regional event to highlight some of the outstanding work our very own DFW volunteers, students, community advocates and others have done to promote citizen science. Location: AgriLife Dallas Center Link for more information: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/70ee94c3db194602bc8dd341064c5675 (Not eligible for service or AT)
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 →
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 →
The Citizen Science Association (CSA) is a member-driven organization that connects people from a wide range of experiences around one shared purpose: advancing knowledge through research and monitoring done by, for, and with members of the public. This years' national conference takes place over 4 1/2 days from May 23rd through May 26th and is... Read More →
Join Us for Volunteer workdays, every Wednesday. Workday hours, 8am - 12pm Link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CA5AE29A3F9C07-volunteer Organizer: Daniel Arenas, [email protected]
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 →
Volunteers are needed to assist with a new nature walk initiative with the City of Denton and Dementia Friendly Denton County. Starting on April 6 and each Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. through May 25, Elm Fork Chapter will help to lead nature walks at a variety of Denton city parks for individuals with... Read More →
The Citizen Science Association (CSA) is a member-driven organization that connects people from a wide range of experiences around one shared purpose: advancing knowledge through research and monitoring done by, for, and with members of the public. This years' national conference takes place over 4 1/2 days from May 23rd through May 26th and is... Read More →
We will work for a couple hours depending on the temperature. Plan A is privet removal with the City Parks team. Plan B is (always) weeding. Gloves, loppers, sharpshooter spade, bucket, digger tools and a wagon to schlep your stuff would be helpful. Don’t forget the standard water, sunscreen and insect repellent. Meet in the... 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. This months'... Read More →
The Citizen Science Association (CSA) is a member-driven organization that connects people from a wide range of experiences around one shared purpose: advancing knowledge through research and monitoring done by, for, and with members of the public. This years' national conference takes place over 4 1/2 days from May 23rd through May 26th and is... Read More →
Wild at Work: A Stewardship Series is a new webinar series from Texas Wildlife Association which covers all things wildlife and land stewardship. These quarterly seminars will feature a variety of guest speakers to address topics of interest for stewards of our open spaces and native species. In this PREMIERE episode, we're exploring the topic... Read More →
Little is known about the floral preferences for carpenter and bumble bees. Join Jenan El-Hifnawi and Sam Droege of the USGS's Ask A Bumble Bee survey to get involved with Ask A Bumble Bee. Jenan and Sam will present an overview of the importance of this floral survey and walk participants through the steps to... Read More →
Bird Walk, last Saturday of the month, with Scott Kiester at Clear Creek.  7:30am until around 10:30
Join us for this hike to explore some Blackland Prairie flora at the Caddo National Grasslands east of Bonham. Located in Fannin Co., the grasslands encompass 17,873 acres. We will travel to the Ladonia unit. Jeff Quayle & Mary Curry are co-leading this prairie field trip. Both are well-known local botanists with extensive botanizing in... Read More →
Fun Day Work Day at the Friends of Furneaux Creek Nature Trail Meet at the Kiosk on the trail along Arbor Creek Dr. Help us maintain the Nature Trail, Monarch Garden, and possibly clean up the creek. More details on specific tasks will be posted at Friends of Furneaux Creek Facebook page: Â @furneauxcreeknaturetrail Contact Richard... 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 →
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 →
Join Us for Volunteer workdays, every Wednesday. Workday hours, 8am - 12pm Link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CA5AE29A3F9C07-volunteer Organizer: Daniel Arenas, [email protected]
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 →
