Chapter Meeting

Chapter Meeting Wednesday, December 4th, 2024

 

Green Shoots:  Waking Up to a Natural Wisdom 

(Iceland Fishing Village)

“To be surprised, to wonder, is to begin to understand . . . everything in the world is strange and marvelous to well-open eyes.” Jose Ortega Y Gasset

Periods of relative calm have encouraged patterns of human habitation that in recent times are coming into conflict with climate change. For eons our species responded to a changing environment, but, in our current awareness we are shocked when we stoically attempt to confront a constantly changing and dynamic bio-sphere.

We are and will always be in a timeless dance with the perpetually changing natural world. As an Architect, actively building living environments I was inspired by a recent visit to an Icelandic fishing village built around 1,000 CE. It gave me insight into mankind’s ability to adapt to a changing climate. The structures the Icelanders built utilizing available materials with incredible efficiency and an intuitive understanding of the brutally cold climate facilitated their ability to thrive!

My spiritual advisor, a shaman of the Lipan Apache tradition, taught me that there is “a spirit that moves through all things.” It is this earth power that is awakening our forgotten “nature knowledge,” the well spring of human progress.

With well-open eyes in quiet moments of thought and reflection, it is obvious to me, that Green Shoots are sprouting in every endeavor.

Our speaker will be Gary Gene Olp, FAIA, LEED Fellow

Gary Gene Olp, directs GGOArchitects, an acclaimed Dallas architectural studio dedicated to excellence in design and sensitivity to place and the environment. Established in 1987, GGOArchitects has secured 25 USGBC LEED certifications -many for local projects, including the first LEED Platinum certified home in Texas. His own home in Old Lake Highlands is an award-winning eco-friendly design. Known nationally for his work, Gary is committed to local civic involvement, including extensive work on the White Rock Lake Advisory boards and task forces.

Gary has provided a video to preface his talk that you can enjoy.

Meeting Information:

Schedule:

  • 6:30 Camera Roll and Socializing
  • 7:00 Introduction and Announcements
  • 7:20 Featured Presentation
  • 8:45 Adjournment

Join us live at Dallas College Brookhaven Campus, Building H, Room 125. Campus map. Or participate via Zoom — register here

Add this to your personal calendar by going here and selecting “Add to Calendar” 

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1lX8tBm1SqKs5QEjlwhazg

(If you are attending in person, you don’t need to register for Zoom.)

Or join us in south Dallas at Dallas College Mountain View Campus for a watch gathering: Building S (Administrative offices), Room 1029. (Mountain View Campus map).

Note: It is best to enter the Mountain View campus from Duncanville Road; there is construction but you can park directly in front of the S building. Room 1029 is on the lower level, continue down past the administration areas and turn left once you see a Subway and go down short hallway.

Camera Roll:
As usual, show up or tune in between 6:30 and 7 pm for an array of photos by TMNs. Send your favorite photos to the Camera Roll.
Image descriptions or captions (provided for context):
Photo of an Icelandic Fishing Village
Photo of Gary Olp

Chapter Meeting Wednesday, November 6th, 2024

Navigating Transportation and Environmental Planning

 

 

 

 

Every year, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) plans hundreds of projects across the state. Behind the scenes, teams of archeologists, historians, environmental scientists, and engineers work together to address the needs of an ever-growing population. Join us for this presentation to learn how staff work to protect and preserve our natural and cultural resources while helping TxDOT deliver its mission of Connecting You with Texas.

Our speaker is Lauren Young, a native Texan and lifelong science nerd. While most kids dream of growing up to be a teacher, doctor, or superhero, Lauren chose the path of marine biology (crediting annual family trips to the Texas coast, Jacques Cousteau, Sylvia Earle, and The Little Mermaid). She received her M.S. in Biology from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, where she developed a lifelong obsession with Tex-Mex cuisine. Her 16 years of state service include TxDOT and TCEQ. She has been involved with the Texas Master Naturalist Program since 2015 and has logged over 2,000 hours of volunteer service. In her free time, she enjoys finding any excuse to be outdoors. She is enamored with bats, turtles, dogs, hippos, dark chocolate, music, and dad jokes.

Meeting Information:

Schedule:

  • 6:30 Camera Roll and Socializing
  • 7:00 Introduction and Announcements
  • 7:20 Featured Presentation
  • 8:45 Adjournment

Join us live at Dallas College Brookhaven Campus, Building H, Room 125. Campus map. Or participate via Zoom — register here

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8f3T4Q6AR-a7EUAtuxyNKg

(If you are attending in person, you don’t need to register for Zoom.)

Or join us in south Dallas at Dallas College Mountain View Campus for a watch gathering: Building S (Administrative offices), Room 1029. (Mountain View Campus map).

Note: It is best to enter the Mountain View campus from Duncanville Road; there is construction but you can park directly in front of the S building. Room 1029 is on the lower level, continue down past the administration areas and turn left once you see a Subway and go down short hallway.

Camera Roll:
As usual, show up or tune in between 6:30 and 7 pm for an array of photos by TMNs. Send your favorite photos to the Camera Roll.
Image descriptions or captions (provided for context):
TXDOT Environmental Team surveying the land near a Texas highway
Photo of Lauren Young out in the field

Chapter Meeting Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024

Coyote Coexistence: Living in Harmony with America’s Song Dog

A lone coyote in a Dallas neighborhood

Coyotes are highly resilient creatures able to adapt to threats and acclimate themselves in almost every environment, including cities and suburbs. As a keystone carnivore, coyotes play a critical role helping to maintain healthy ecosystems and species diversity. This presentation will look at the current challenges coyotes face in a rapidly evolving human-centric landscape. We’ll examine the coyotes’ seasonal behaviors that often influence increased sightings and dispel some of the most common myths. In conclusion, we’ll discuss proactive methods we can use to help avoid negative encounters with coyotes.

 

Speaker Name: Karin and Robert Saucedo
Speaker Bios:
Karin Saucedo is a published wildlife conservation photographer born and raised in Dallas. She’s especially passionate about wild canids and felids and she spends a lot of her time studying wildlife behavior through observation and also remotely through camera traps. Karin’s images have been used to educate the public about coexisting with urban wildlife, to document wild canid field research and to create awareness about exotic animal ownership, breeding and exploitation. Most recently she’s been published in the book to accompany the film, Deep in the Heart: A Texas Wildlife Story, by Ben Masters, and also Wild DFW: Explore the Amazing Nature Around Dallas Fort Worth, by Amy Martin. Karin is the Texas State Coordinator for Project Coyote and works with The Canid Project as their Texas Outreach Representative. She’s been volunteering at In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue for 13 years and serves on the Advisory Committee for Texas Native Cats. She’s a Texas Master Naturalist with the Blackland Prairie Chapter and is a Partner Photographer for Panthera.
Photography Website: karinsaucedo.com
Coyote Education and Awareness: songdogwatch.org
Instagram: @karinsaucedo 
Roberto Saucedo is a life-long Texan, born and raised in El Paso and currently living in DFW. He has a background in creative marketing and has used that ability to hone skills in his passion for telling stories though wildlife & conservation photography. For the last 8 years, he has documented coyote behavior throughout north Texas through observation, photography and camera traps. Together with his wife Karin, Roberto serves on the Advisory Committee for Texas Native Cats and he also volunteers at In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue.
Photography Website: robertosaucedo.com
Coyote Education and Awareness: songdogwatch.org
Instagram: @rbtsaucedo
Meeting Information:

Schedule:

  • 6:30 Camera Roll and Socializing
  • 7:00 Introduction and Announcements
  • 7:20 Featured Presentation
  • 8:45 Adjournment

Join us live at Dallas College Brookhaven Campus, Building H, Room 125. Campus map. Or participate via Zoom — register here

Zoom Linkhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YYrIG6mbRPejj9boJ9kQxg

(If you are attending in person, you don’t need to register for Zoom.)

Or join us in south Dallas at Dallas College Mountain View Campus for a watch gathering: Building S (Administrative offices), Room 1029. (Mountain View Campus map).

Note: It is best to enter the Mountain View campus from Duncanville Road; there is construction but you can park directly in front of the S building. Room 1029 is on the lower level, continue down past the administration areas and turn left once you see a Subway and go down short hallway.

Camera Roll:
As usual, show up or tune in between 6:30 and 7 pm for an array of photos by TMNs. Send your favorite photos to the Camera Roll.
Image descriptions or captions (provided for context):
Lone coyote in a Dallas neighborhood
Roberto & Karin Saucedo sitting in a field with their cameras waiting to spot a coyote at dusk.

Chapter Meeting Wednesday September 4th

The Ends of the World, Are We There Yet?

This meeting will be a survey of past mass extinctions and their causes along with comparisons to today’s conditions.

Our Speaker will be Dan Northcut

Dan Northcut in Iceland

A native Texan, Dan taught Earth and Environmental Sciences at St. Mark’s School of Texas for 38 years before retiring in 2024. He studied geology at The Colorado College, receiving his Bachelor’s degree in 1985 and his Master’s degree from UTD in 1988. Certified as a Texas Master Naturalist in the year 2000, he has served as the third President of the North Texas chapter of the Master Naturalists and has been responsible for a number of environmental projects that garnered state and county recognition including consulting with the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in the creation of a Junior Master Naturalist program. He has taught numerous subjects for Master Naturalist classes in several chapters continuously since 2000.

Dan leading a group at 12 Hills Nature Preserve

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UwugHSbYRiy2HFZPKTifCg

Schedule:

6:30 Camera Roll and Socializing

7:00 Introduction and Announcements

7:20 Featured Presentation

8:45 Adjournment

Join us at Dallas College Brookhaven Campus, Building H, Room 125. Campus map. Or participate via Zoom — register here. (If you are attending in person, you don’t need to register for Zoom.)

Or join us in south Dallas at Dallas College Mountain View Campus, Building S (Administrative offices), Room 1029. (Mountain View Campus map).

Note: It is best to enter the Mountain View campus from Duncanville Road; there is construction but you can park directly in front of the S building. Room 1029 is on the lower level, continue down past the administration areas and turn left once you see a Subway and go down short hallway.

Please bring snacks at 6:30 p.m. to share with others! (at both locations)

 

Chapter Meeting – Wednesday, August 7th, 2024

DFW Airport Sustainability

At the meeting on Wednesday, August 7 our Speaker, Sarah Ziomek, Enterprise Sustainability Programs Manager at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, will provide an overview of the Airport’s sustainability management plan and several of its key programs with a focus on water and biodiversity initiatives.

Waterfall at DFW Airport


Our Speaker: Sarah Ziomek

Sarah Ziomek is the Enterprise Sustainability Programs Manager at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW Airport) and is responsible for developing DFW’s sustainability strategy for carbon, energy, resilience, waste, biodiversity, and water management. Sarah also leads the Airport’s waste and recycling, environmental grants, and air quality programs. She supports the Airport’s strategic partnership with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) as the DFW lead on projects related to energy optimization and renewables integration for buildings and fleets.

Sarah received her B.S. and M.S. in Environmental Science from Texas Christian University. She is a Certified Ecologist and has served in the capacity of environmental scientist and wetland specialist. Her previous experience includes environmental consulting for multiple industries as well as work for the Botanical Research Institute of Texas and the National Park Service. In her free time, Sarah enjoys spending time outdoors playing tennis, cycling, and backpacking.

Zoom Registration:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KNSi1ASYRkSnsXKcUWRgXg

Schedule:

6:30 Camera Roll and Socializing

7:00 Introduction and Announcements

7:20 Featured Presentation

8:45 Adjournment

Join us at Dallas College Brookhaven Campus, Building H, Room 125. Campus map. Or participate via Zoom — register here. (If you are attending in person, you don’t need to register for Zoom.)

Or join us in south Dallas at Dallas College Mountain View Campus, Building S (Administrative offices), Room 1029. (Mountain View Campus map).

Note: It is best to enter the Mountain View campus from Duncanville Road; there is construction but you can park directly in front of the S building. Room 1029 is on the lower level, continue down past the administration areas and turn left once you see a Subway and go down short hallway.

Please bring snacks at 6:30 p.m. to share with others! (at both locations)

 

NTMN 2024 Summer Social

NTMN 2024 Summer Social
Wednesday, July 10th from 6 to 8 pm
(4:30 setup)

Texas Discovery Gardens in Fair Park
3601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Dallas, TX 75210

No charge and guests are welcome!

Catch up and socialize, meet new members, and enjoy food and fellowship. We’ll have a few icebreakers and door prizes to get things kicked off. Spend time enjoying each other’s company, catching up with old friends, and meeting other members!

This year’s event will be held at the Grand Hall at Texas Discovery Gardens. 

We’ll be celebrating and presenting pins to early certifiers from the Class of 2024. Also be sure to check out 2024 class project displays and learn about this year’s projects. 

Food will be a Pot Luck Dinner. Be sure to sign up to bring your favorite food for you and others.  Bring your own food (including plates, cutlery, and napkins). We will provide iced tea, lemonade, ice water, and cups.

Arrive from 5 to 6 pm and explore the Texas Discovery Gardens. There will also be a plant sale! These plants always go fast, so come early 

Please volunteer to help at the event; VH is available. We begin setting up at 4:30  pm and cleanup will begin promptly at 8 pm. If you have any questions or want to volunteer, please sign up at  https://volunteersignup.org/HJTYA 

 

 

Chapter Meeting – Wednesday, June 5th, 2024

Exploring Indigenous Understandings of our Ecological World

This presentation will focus on understanding the worldviews common to Traditional Native spiritual and cultural relationships with the outdoor environment.  We will explore the differences between Western Science and Traditional Ecological Knowledge as they relate to building relationships with the plants, animals, waters, and lands where you live and work.    

 

 

Our Speaker: Annette Anderson, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Supervisor with over 40 years providing counseling and consultation services. She received the first HEW Indian Child Welfare Training Grant at the University of Oklahoma School of Social Work and is a retired Adjunct Lecturer in the Early Childhood Disorders master’s program at the University of Texas at Dallas.

Ms. Anderson currently serves on the Council for the Indigenous Institute of the Americas. She is co-founder of the IIA Seed Ambassador and Food as Medicine initiatives, which engage urban Native children and families in their culture through Traditional ecological, geographical, and plant knowledge.  Ms. Anderson is also the  Chairperson for the most prominent two-day outdoor American Indian arts and culture event in North Texas, the IIACelebration (IIAC).

Since February 2020, Ms. Anderson has been working with other Native elders and educators, to complete the first American Indian and Native Studies High School Innovative Course ever developed or offered in Texas. In addition, she serves on the Native American Advisory Circle at Texas Christian University and collaborated on the first official university Land Acknowledgement for Texas Christian University in 2020 She is a descendant of the Chickasaw and Cherokee Nations

Zoom Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Rdr3Q75BR0mUox9EyyGfjw

Schedule:

6:30 Camera Roll and Socializing 7:00 Introduction and Announcements 7:20 Featured Presentation 8:45 Adjournment

Join us at Dallas College Brookhaven Campus, Building H, Room 125. Campus map. Or participate via Zoom — register here. (If you are attending in person, you don’t need to register for Zoom.)

Or join us in south Dallas at Dallas College Mountain View Campus, Building S (Administrative offices), Room 1029. (Mountain View Campus map).

Note: It is best to enter the Mountain View campus from Duncanville Road; there is construction but you can park directly in front of the S building. Room 1029 is on the lower level, continue down past the administration areas and turn left once you see a Subway and go down short hallway.

Please bring snacks at 6:30 p.m. to share with others! (at both locations)

 

Chapter Meeting – Wednesday, May 1st, 2024

Take My Breath Away: Air Quality and the Environment

Dr. Barry S. Lachman, MD, MPH

Ozone, cement batch plants, and Shingle Mountain are all headline topics about air quality in Dallas. The quality of air that we breathe and, consequently, our health depends on the neighborhoods where we live, especially for children. Exposure to particulate matter in polluted air can contribute to lung and heart disease. A national leader in urban asthma research, Dr. Barry Lachman, will discuss how research results and community involvement can impact policy to improve health disparities in Dallas.

Dr. Lachman is a nationally recognized leader in healthcare for the underserved. He has over 50 years of experience providing care, program development administration, and advocacy for underserved populations, including 19 years as Medical Director of Parkland Community Health Plan. He is nationally recognized for his leadership in managing asthma and preterm birth prevention. His present work focuses on social determinants, the environment, and equity. He currently serves as a member of the Dallas Environmental Commission, representing City Council District 12

Zoom Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_55fPOwojQ2qNmWCZ1qTscQ

Schedule:

6:30 Camera Roll and Socializing
7:00 Introduction and Announcements
7:20 Featured Presentation
8:45 Adjournment

Join us at Dallas College Brookhaven Campus, Building H, Room 125. Campus map. Or participate via Zoom — register here. (If you are attending in person, you don’t need to register for Zoom.)

Or join us in south Dallas at Dallas College Mountain View Campus, Building S (Administrative offices), Room 1029. (Mountain View Campus map).

Note: It is best to enter the Mountain View campus from Duncanville Road; there is construction but you can park directly in front of the S building. Room 1029 is on the lower level, continue down past the administration areas and turn left once you see a Subway and go down short hallway.

Please bring snacks at 6:30 p.m. to share with others! (at both locations)

 

 

 

Chapter Meeting – Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024

How Spending Time in Nature Can Boost Mental Health and Save the Planet

Explore the profound mental health benefits of immersing oneself in nature. Research has shown that spending time in natural environments can have a positive impact on overall well-being and significantly improve mental health. The presentation highlights the “Wellness in Nature” program, offered by the Elm Fork Chapter, which specifically caters to individuals with memory loss and their caregivers in the community. Through a combination of guided nature activities and therapeutic interventions, the program aims to enhance the quality of life, reduce stress, and foster a sense of connection and respite for those facing memory-related challenges.

Attendees will gain insights into the therapeutic value of nature-based interventions and the transformative power of engaging with the natural world for individuals and their caregivers dealing with memory loss.

Presenters:

Dr. Michele Steigleder is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. She has been in the mental health field since 1987. After having several family members and friends diagnosed with dementia, Dr.Steigleder “retooled” and applied her years of experience to develop expertise in the psychological treatment of dementia for patients and their families. She is an invited speaker on understanding and caring for dementia patients for HomeHealth and Hospice organizations and also supervises therapists in training for the Psychology Department at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Psychology Department. Dr.Steigleder has an additional certification in Tele-mental Health which allows her to ethically and confidentially provide psychological treatment using the Internet. Dr.Steigleder is certified by the National Council of Dementia Care Providers (NCCDP) as a Dementia Care Provider specialist.

Matt Brown is an accomplished executive with over 25 years of experience in advisory services and entrepreneurship. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a successful track record of assisting companies in achieving growth and has been instrumental in architecting and implementing organizational transformations that have generated millions in additional revenue and savings. Through his work, Matt is dedicated to creating life-changing opportunities for investors, entrepreneurs, and individuals with shared experiences and pursuits.

Born and raised in Nebraska with a strong work ethic and a sense of community, Matt has a genuine passion for meeting new people, hearing their stories, and collaborating with creative individuals to solve problems. He has an MBA in Sustainability Leadership and an MEd in Educational Leadership. Matt holds certifications as a Project Management Professional, a Six Sigma Black Belt, and a Texas Master Naturalist.
Currently residing near Dallas, TX, Matt finds joy in various activities that encompass his diverse range of interests. He is an avid runner, rider, scuba diver, and cook and is wildly interested in dogs, sustainability, the outdoors, wildlife, travel, art, start-ups, teaching/mentoring, and problem-solving.

Zoom Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5zXg6WrQS5aV28U2-SfoVQ

Schedule:

6:30 Camera Roll and Socializing
7:00 Introduction and Announcements
7:20 Featured Presentation
8:45 Adjournment

Join us at Dallas College Brookhaven Campus, Building H, Room 125. Campus map. Or participate via Zoom — register here. (If you are attending in person, you don’t need to register for Zoom.)

Or join us in south Dallas at Dallas College Mountain View Campus, Building S (Administrative offices), Room 1029. (Mountain View Campus map).

Note: It is best to enter the Mountain View campus from Duncanville Road; there is construction but you can park directly in front of the S building. Room 1029 is on the lower level, continue down past the administration areas and turn left once you see a Subway and go down short hallway.

Please bring snacks at 6:30 p.m. to share with others! (at both locations)

March 6, 2024 Chapter Meeting & March 10th Birding Opportunity at TRAC

Discovering the Joy of Birding

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)

Spending time in nature is essential for our well-being and we are genetically inclined to prefer nature, having spent thousands of years of evolution before the development of modern cities. Humans have evolved with birds and their songs and seeing birds in nature makes us happy because when they are thriving, we are reassured that we can also thrive.  

In north Texas, we are lucky in that we live within a major migration flyway and we have lots of opportunities to see unique migrating birds. We will discuss nearby locations excellent for birding and the best times to see migrating birds.  

Birding is a social act and gateway to a deeper connection to nature. To be a birder is to engage with birds and people to create a shared experience of being present in the moment. Through birding, we find stillness and a connection between the natural world and each other. Birding can bring us a sense of awe and humility, greater self-awareness and a sense of attachment and responsibility as advocates for the natural world.  

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_W12k0cdCQbqb6m3-77LsIA 

Schedule: 

  • 6:30 Camera Roll and Socializing 
  • 7:00 Introduction and Announcements 
  • 7:20 Featured Presentation 
  • 8:45 Adjournment

Join us at Dallas College Brookhaven Campus, Building H, Room 125. Campus map. Or participate via Zoom — register here. (If you are attending in person, you don’t need to register for Zoom.) 

Or join us in south Dallas at Dallas College Mountain View Campus, Building S (Administrative offices), Room 1029. (Mountain View Campus map).

Note: It is best to enter the Mountain View campus from Duncanville Road; there is construction but you can park directly in front of the S building. Room 1029 is on the lower level, continue down past the administration areas and turn left once you see a Subway and go down short hallway.

Please bring snacks at 6:30 p.m. to share with others! (at both locations)

Green Jay (Cyanocoraxync as seen in south Texas)

Field Trip – Birding Opportunity, Sunday, March 10th at TRAC

Enjoy Birding at Trinity River Audubon Center on Sunday, March 10th, 6500 S Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas, TX 75217. Meet at 8:00 am in the Audubon Center lobby. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather.  

We will have a short talk and small group bird walks with tour leaders, Caleb Hinojos, Karen Carpenter, Nathan May, Natha Taylor and Reba Collins. Sign up at https://volunteersignup.org/FAJ3X 

 

 

Speakers:

 

Karen Carpenter:

Karen’s love of birds and birding led her to pursue Master Naturalist designation in the NTMN class of 2023. She is passionate about bird conservation and outreach to create a safer world for the birds that she loves.

 

Natha Taylor:

Natha Taylor has been a NTMN since 2001, serving as president for the chapter in 2008-2009.  Served as Chapter Historian/ Archivist, 2003-2017, producing State Conference award-winning scrapbooks from 2013-2017.  Began Birding 101 in 2005 with 4 other birder enthusiasts from the class of 2001.  Birding 101 has introduced over 300 people to the joys of birding.   

 

Nathan May:

Nathan May is an educator at the Trinity River Audubon Center and a member of NTMN, class of 2023. Nathan has also worked with Texas Conservation Alliance leading bird collision surveys downtown for the Lights Out Dallas program. He’s a Blackland Prairie devotee through and through, but he must confess that it was a trip to the Gulf Coast Prairie that first set him on this path, introducing him to his “spark bird,” the Attwater’s Prairie Chicken. Nathan is excited to share in the thrills and excitement that birding in DFW provides. 

Camera Roll: As usual, show up or tune in between 6:30 and 7 pm for an array of photos by TMNs & socialize with all. 

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Spring Creek Forest Bird Walk with Reba Collins (AT) Saturday, November 30, and Sunday, December 1, 2024     8:00 AM - 9:30 AM What birds are...
December 1, 2024    
8:30 am - 11:00 am
March through December Time;  8:30 to 11:00 AM Every Sunday morning We’ll weed the butterfly garden and remove invasive plants from the prairie. There is...
December 1, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Kayak Tour at FWNC (AT) Sunday, December 1, 2024   10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Paddle with us and look for the local wildlife along the...
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) Monday Morning Mayhem 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM If you like chainsaws and fire then you are one of...
December 2, 2024    
7:23 pm - 8:23 pm
Board Meetings are open to all members and to the public. Please contact the Vice President at vicepresident@ntmn.org for meeting details if you want to...
LLELA Trailhead Tuesday Workdays Summer Hours: 7:30* to 10:30 AM *Start time varies - please contact Leonard prior to volunteering LLELA has just under 7...
Texas Discovery Gardens Workday Every Tuesday from 8 to 12 Come and go as needed,  Enter through Gate 6, turn right and bear left to...
TMN North Texas chapter || Naturalist Book Worm meeting (AT) Tuesday, December 3, 2024 | 7:00pm – 8:00pm. Book:  An Immense World by Pulitzer prize...
December 4, 2024    
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Date and time December 4th 8:30am-12pm Location including the street address JN Ervin Elementary School 3722 Black Oak Dr, Dallas, TX 75241 Description of the...
North Texas Master Naturalists join other Master Naturalist Chapters and community volunteers to restore the prairies at Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA). Projects include...
December 4, 2024    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Webinar – Native Seed Collection: Myths and Best Practices (AT) Wednesday, December 4, 2024   10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Learn how native seeds exemplify ecological...
TMN North Texas chapter meeting || Green Shoots:  Waking Up to a Natural Wisdom– (AT) Wednesday, December 4, 2024 | 7:00pm – 8:45. (Social will...
December 4, 2024    
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Green Shoots:  Waking Up to a Natural Wisdom  (Iceland Fishing Village) “To be surprised, to wonder, is to begin to understand . . . everything...
December 5, 2024    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Frankford Prairie Weekly Workday Every Thursday 8am-10am 17400 Muirfield Dr, Dallas, TX 75287 Prairie Maintenance and seed collection We cancel for rain and if it’s...
December 5, 2024    
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Date and time December 5th 8am-3pm Location including the street address JN Ervin Elementary School 3722 Black Oak Dr, Dallas, TX 75241 Description of the...
Webinar – Understanding and Optimizing Runoff Reduction with Urban Trees (AT) Thursday, December 5, 2024   11:00 AM – 12:00 PM This free webinar is part...
Armchair Botany Forum: Collecting Plant Specimens at BRIT (Online) (AT) Thursday, December 5, 2024   12:00 PM – 1:00 PM This free, online Armchair Botany Forum...
December 5, 2024    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Webinar – The Future of Restoration in a Changing World (AT) Thursday, December 5, 2024   6:00 PM -7:00 PM This free webinar is part of...
December 6, 2024    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Branching Out Dallas Park Tree Planting Date and time: December 6, 2024, 9am-11am Location including the street address: Weichsel Park, 5823 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas,...
December 7, 2024    
7:30 am - 10:30 am
Guided Bird Walk at Connemara Meadow (AT) Saturday, December 7, 2024   7:30 AM – 10:30 AM Join volunteer naturalists on our monthly bird walk. Bring...
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT) Saturday, December 7, 2024  ||  7:30am – 9:30am Join us as...
Winter Birding Walk with Fort Worth Audubon Society (AT) Saturday, December 7, 2024   8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Join Fort Worth Audubon Society naturalist Tom...
December 7, 2024    
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Date and time December 7th 8:30am-12pm Location including the street address Empty Lot at 2665 Lea Crest Dr, Dallas, Texas 75216 Description of the event...
December 7, 2024    
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Birding in the Park with Fort Worth Audubon Society (AT) Saturday, December 7, 2024   8:30 AM – 10:30 AM Birding in the Park is held...
December 8, 2024    
8:30 am - 11:00 am
March through December Time;  8:30 to 11:00 AM Every Sunday morning We’ll weed the butterfly garden and remove invasive plants from the prairie. There is...
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) Monday Morning Mayhem 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM If you like chainsaws and fire then you are one of...
The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire that Saved America at BRIT Reads (Hybrid) (AT) Monday, December 9, 2024   12:00 PM – 1:00 PM...
LLELA Trailhead Tuesday Workdays Summer Hours: 7:30* to 10:30 AM *Start time varies - please contact Leonard prior to volunteering LLELA has just under 7...
Texas Discovery Gardens Workday Every Tuesday from 8 to 12 Come and go as needed,  Enter through Gate 6, turn right and bear left to...
Friends of Oak Cliff Parks Workday – Lake Cliff Park When:  9:00 am – 11:00am Where: Lake Cliff Park 1200 N. Zang Blvd, Dallas, TX...
December 10, 2024    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
TMN Tuesdays Virtual Series - Topic & speaker TBD (AT) Tuesday, December 10, 2024  |  12:00 PM – 1:00 PM   Zoom only We are excited...
December 10, 2024    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Webinar || Birds at Home: What an Owl Knows (AT) Tuesday, December 10, 2024 || 6:00pm –  7:00pm  CT  What an Owl Knows: The New...
Birding at the Beds with Fort Worth Audubon Society (AT) Wednesday, December 11, 2024   7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Join Jim Sipiora for a bird...
North Texas Master Naturalists join other Master Naturalist Chapters and community volunteers to restore the prairies at Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA). Projects include...
Brookhaven College Windmill Garden WHEN: 2nd Wednesday of each month AND the 4th Sunday of each month INSTRUCTIONS: Take appropriate precautions: Wear close toed shoes/boots,...
December 11, 2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Webinar – Aldo Leopold, the Land Ethic, and A Sand County Almanac (AT) Wednesday, December 11, 2024    10:00 AM – 11:00 AM This free webinar...
December 12, 2024    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Frankford Prairie Weekly Workday Every Thursday 8am-10am 17400 Muirfield Dr, Dallas, TX 75287 Prairie Maintenance and seed collection We cancel for rain and if it’s...
Webinar: Wildlife Society || Texas Chapter: Knowledge Deep-Dive (AT) Thursday, December 12, 2024  |  1pm – 2:30pm  –CT Free Description: This webinar episode provides insights...
December 13, 2024    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Friends of Oak Cliff Parks Work Day - Kiest Conservation Area, Kiest Memorial Park, and Kidd Springs When: 9am-11am Workday will be at all 3...
TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || 2nd Saturday Trail Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT) Saturday, December 14, 2024   8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Description: Fun for all...
Early Bird Walk with Jack Chiles at Hagerman NWR (AT) Saturday, December 14, 2024   8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Meet at the Visitor Center at...
Join For the Love of the Lake every second Saturday for our monthly Shoreline Spruce Up at White Rock Lake Park. Volunteers collect litter though...
Heard Museum || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, December 14, 2024  |  8am-9:30am CT 2nd Saturday Bird Walks are intended to help beginning and...
December 14, 2024    
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Event Name: Oak Cliff Nature Preserve Workday Date/Time: 2nd Saturday, monthly 8am-11am Address: 2875 Pierve St Dallas,TX 75233 Description of event and what volunteers will be doing:...
December 15, 2024    
8:30 am - 11:00 am
March through December Time;  8:30 to 11:00 AM Every Sunday morning We’ll weed the butterfly garden and remove invasive plants from the prairie. There is...
TMN North Texas chapter || Wellness in Nature: Connecting with Nature through Yoga (AT) Sunday, December 15, 2024 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm   CT. Description:  Training...
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) Monday Morning Mayhem 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM If you like chainsaws and fire then you are one of...
December 16, 2024    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Moonlight Paddle at FWNC (AT) Monday, December 16, 2024   5:30 PM – 7:30 PM The winter full moon is called the Cold Moon. Join us...
December 16, 2024    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Holiday Lights Night Photography at BRIT (AT) Monday, December 16, 2024   7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Learn techniques for using your camera to create unique...
LLELA Trailhead Tuesday Workdays Summer Hours: 7:30* to 10:30 AM *Start time varies - please contact Leonard prior to volunteering LLELA has just under 7...
Texas Discovery Gardens Workday Every Tuesday from 8 to 12 Come and go as needed,  Enter through Gate 6, turn right and bear left to...
Webinar – An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply (AT) Tuesday, December 17, 2024   1:00 PM – 2:00 PM This...
December 17, 2024    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Name of event:  Dallas Urban Forest Advisory Committee monthly meeting Date & time:  The third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM Location:  Zoom meeting...
North Texas Master Naturalists join other Master Naturalist Chapters and community volunteers to restore the prairies at Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA). Projects include...
December 18, 2024    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Webinar – Habitat Suitability Modeling for the Houston Toad (AT) Wednesday, December 18, 2024   12:00 PM - 1:00 PM This webinar is part of the...
December 19, 2024    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Frankford Prairie Weekly Workday Every Thursday 8am-10am 17400 Muirfield Dr, Dallas, TX 75287 Prairie Maintenance and seed collection We cancel for rain and if it’s...
Heard Museum || 3rd Thursday Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, December 19, 2024  |  8am – 9:30am CT 3rd Thursday Bird Walks in the Heard Wildlife...
December 20, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Webinar – Backyard Bug Hunt (AT) Friday, December 20, 2024   10:00 AM –12:00 PM This free AgriLife Extension webinar is part of the Backyard Bug...
December 20, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Aquatic Bird Tour at FWNC (AT) Friday, December 20, 2024   10:00 AM – 12:00 PM We will paddle along the West Fork of the Trinity...
December 21, 2024    
6:00 am - 6:00 pm
A Christmas Bird Count is an all-day census of birds within a predefined 15-mile diameter circle. Its circle is centered near the intersection of Inwood...
December 21, 2024    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
LLELA 3rd Saturday Workday 9:00 a.m. until 12 Noon If you have been looking for a chance to volunteer at LLELA on the weekend, this...
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour (AT) Saturday, December 21, 2024 ||  9:00 AM – 10:30 AM    CT   As...
December 21, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Kayak Tour at FWNC (AT) Saturday, December 21, 2024   10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Paddle with us and look for the local wildlife along the...
December 22, 2024    
8:30 am - 11:00 am
March through December Time;  8:30 to 11:00 AM Every Sunday morning We’ll weed the butterfly garden and remove invasive plants from the prairie. There is...
December 22, 2024    
9:00 am - 11:30 am
WHEN: 2nd Wednesday of each month AND the 4th Sunday of each month INSTRUCTIONS: Take appropriate precautions: Wear close toed shoes/boots, gloves, sun & insect...
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) Monday Morning Mayhem 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM If you like chainsaws and fire then you are one of...
December 23, 2024    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
ITMN Chapter Hybrid Meeting (AT) Monday, December 23, 2024   6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Indian Trail Master Naturalists welcome you to their December meeting held...
LLELA Trailhead Tuesday Workdays Summer Hours: 7:30* to 10:30 AM *Start time varies - please contact Leonard prior to volunteering LLELA has just under 7...
Texas Discovery Gardens Workday Every Tuesday from 8 to 12 Come and go as needed,  Enter through Gate 6, turn right and bear left to...
North Texas Master Naturalists join other Master Naturalist Chapters and community volunteers to restore the prairies at Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA). Projects include...
December 26, 2024    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Frankford Prairie Weekly Workday Every Thursday 8am-10am 17400 Muirfield Dr, Dallas, TX 75287 Prairie Maintenance and seed collection We cancel for rain and if it’s...
December 26, 2024    
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Refuge After Hours at FWNC (AT) Thursday, December 26, 2024   5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Experience the wonder of a nighttime hike and be captivated...
December 29, 2024    
8:30 am - 11:00 am
March through December Time;  8:30 to 11:00 AM Every Sunday morning We’ll weed the butterfly garden and remove invasive plants from the prairie. There is...
December 29, 2024    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Willis Winters Park Volunteer Day Date and time: Monthly workday, last Sunday of each month 9am-noon Location including the street address - Willis Winters Park...
December 30, 2024    
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Early Birds at FWNC (AT) Monday, December 30, 2024   8:30 AM – 10:30 AM If you are tracking your bird sightings for the 2024 year,...
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) Monday Morning Mayhem 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM If you like chainsaws and fire then you are one of...
LLELA Trailhead Tuesday Workdays Summer Hours: 7:30* to 10:30 AM *Start time varies - please contact Leonard prior to volunteering LLELA has just under 7...
Texas Discovery Gardens Workday Every Tuesday from 8 to 12 Come and go as needed,  Enter through Gate 6, turn right and bear left to...
January 1, 2025    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Welcome the New Year by strolling with friends on a small-group guided walk along the creek and through the massive trees of Spring Creek Forest...
January 1, 2025    
7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Chapter Meeting Placeholder. A further description monthly meeting will appear here as the scheduled meeting draws near. Join us in north Dallas at Dallas College...
Dallas Council of Garden Clubs|| Landscaping for the 21st Century (AT) Thursday, January 2, 2025   ||  10:30am – 11:30am  CT Description:  Explains why Texans need...
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT) Saturday, January 4, 2025  ||  7:30am – 9:30am Description:  Join us...
Heard Museum || 1st Saturday Guided Trails  (AT) Saturday, January 4, 2025  ||  9:30am – -10:30am CT Experience the ecology, geology, flora and fauna of...
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