April 27, 2026

Building Bird-Friendly Spaces in Urban Habitats: Becoming a certified Bird City – Katie Christman 

Life in the DFW metroplex is hectic—not just for us, but for our feathered neighbors too. Cities can be tough on birds, but they can also be their sanctuary. Discover how smart design, habitat conservation, and community stewardship transforms urban spaces into safe havens for winged residents—and learn how to spot nature thriving right in the heart of the city.”

Katie Christman is the Nature and Open Space Coordinator for the Cedar Hill Parks and Recreation Department and manages Bird City Cedar Hill. She protects native habitats, promotes biodiversity and reassures people that nature isn’t scary—while advocating for birds, who are definitely judging us.

May 18, 2026

Seed saving, seed cleaning and germination! Oh my!
Robbie Robbins

Join us as we learn what makes seeds tick, when to collect, how to successfully process and store them, and how to break that pesky seed dormancy inhibiting germination!

Robbie Robbins is a DFW local and certified Texas Master Naturalist involved in many projects throughout the metroplex. He is the volunteer project coordinator for the Charles F. Ladd nature preserve in Duncanville Texas, and founder of Terra Texana, a non-profit dedicated to providing native seeds to communities and nonprofits in the DFW area.

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