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Native Plants and Prairies Day – Saturday, May 3, 2025
Step into the vibrant world of our North Texas Blackland Prairies, Saturday, May 3rd, from 10am – 3pm at the Bath House Cultural Center at White Rock Lake in Dallas. Enjoy a fun, free event for families created to celebrate the beauty and splendor of our Blackland Prairies here in North Texas.
Embark on a journey through our cherished prairies with captivating speakers, engaging exhibits, guided prairie tours, and an array of activities tailored for all ages. From the colorful tapestry of prairie flowers to melodious birdsong, delve into the wonders of our local ecosystem.
Our speakers will help you discover the essence of DFW Prairies and unlock the secrets to bringing the prairie’s splendor into your own backyard. Whether you’re seeking inspiration for your home landscape or simply eager to bask in the beauty of nature, this event promises something special for everyone.
See the full list of talks and tours here: https://www.ntxnppd.org/
Native Plants and Prairies Day shines a spotlight on the critical role played by our North Texas prairies as essential habitats for a diverse array of wildlife, including insects, birds, and mammals. This unique ecosystem, characteristic of our ecoregion in Texas, spans from the Red River to the Gulf Coast. However, development has taken its toll, with much of the Blackland Prairie disappearing. Shockingly, the World Wildlife Fund reports that less than 1% of the original Blackland Prairie vegetation remains intact.
Location: The Bath House at White Rock Lake, 521 East Lawther Dr, Dallas, TX 75218
Parking: There is limited parking so consider carpooling, walking, riding your bike, or a rideshare service. Overflow parking is available in White Rock Lake Park at Dreyfuss Point, Stone Tables, Big Thicket, Boy Scout Hill, and along E. Lawther Dr. Additional parking may be available on adjacent neighborhood streets, as permitted.
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Questions? Contact:
Tim Skipworth
(817) 680-3320
tk*********@*******al.net
Announcements from the August 2024 Chapter Meeting
Native Plants and Prairies Day is May 4, 2024
Join us for Native Plants and Prairies Day at the Bath House Cultural Center at White Rock Lake
presented by the North Texas Master Naturalists, Native Plant Society of Texas, Dallas Chapter, and the Native Prairies Association of Texas, Blackland Prairie Chapter.
Step into the vibrant world of our North Texas Blackland Prairies on Saturday, May 4th, from 10am—3pm at the Bath House Cultural Center at White Rock Lake in Dallas. This fun, free event for families celebrates the beauty and splendor of our Blackland Prairies.
Embark on a journey through our cherished prairies with captivating speakers, engaging exhibits, guided prairie tours, and an array of activities tailored for all ages. From the colorful tapestry of prairie flowers to melodious birdsong, delve into the wonders of our local ecosystem.
Our speakers will help you discover the essence of DFW Prairies and unlock the secrets to bringing the prairie’s splendor into your own backyard. Whether you’re seeking inspiration for your home landscape or simply eager to bask in the beauty of nature, this event promises something special for everyone.
See the full list of talks and tours here: https://www.ntxnppd.org/
Native Plants and Prairies Day shines a spotlight on the critical role played by our North Texas prairies as essential habitats for a diverse array of wildlife, including insects, birds, and mammals. This unique ecosystem, characteristic of our ecoregion in Texas, spans from the Red River to the Gulf Coast. However, development has taken its toll, with much of the Blackland Prairie disappearing. Shockingly, the World Wildlife Fund reports that less than 1% of the original Blackland Prairie vegetation remains intact.
Location: The Bath House at White Rock Lake, 521 East Lawther Dr, Dallas, TX 75218 map
Parking: There is limited parking, so consider carpooling, walking, riding your bike, or using a rideshare service. Overflow parking is available in White Rock Lake Park at Dreyfuss Point, Stone Tables, Big Thicket, Boy Scout Hill, and along E. Lawther Dr. Additional parking may be available on adjacent neighborhood streets, as permitted.
Texas Riparian Association Annual Meeting (AT)
Texas Riparian Association Annual Meeting (AT)
Friday, May 3, 2024 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Texas Riparian Association is a statewide organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in Texas communities by promoting healthy rivers. The annual meeting will take place in Kerrville, Texas. In the morning, the meeting will feature presentations and a tour of the Upper Guadalupe River Authority EduScape low-impact features at the meeting site. The afternoon will be a visit to a nearby field site to learn about UGRA’s management in the area.
Cost: $40, includes breakfast food and lunch
Location: Guadalupe Basin Natural Resources Center, 125 Lehmann Dr., Suite 100, Kerrville, TX 78028
For more details and registration: https://texasriparian.org/2024-tra-annual-meeting/
Report hours to AT: Texas A&M AgriLife Offered Training (Approved for 6 hours AT)
Do not include drive time.
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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.
Native Plants and Prairies Day – May 6, 2023
Presented by the North Texas Master Naturalists, Native Plant Society of Texas, Dallas Chapter, and the Native Prairies Association of Texas, Blackland Prairie Chapter
Wildflowers on remnant patch of Blackland Prairie, Winfrey Point, White Rock Lake, Dallas Texas by Sean Fitzgerald
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Join us Saturday, May 6th, from 10am – 3pm at the Bath House Cultural Center at White Rock Lake for a fun, free event for families to celebrate our Blackland prairies here in North Texas.
Throughout the day, we will have a range of speakers, exhibits, prairie tours, native plant sales, and activities for kids. Highlights include learning about the prairie flowers and insects, prairie photography and how to recreate the prairie at your home. See the full list of talks and tours here: https://www.ntxnppd.org/
Native Plants and Prairies Day highlights the importance and value of our North Texas prairies as habitat for insects, birds, and mammals, and as a vital natural resource. The Blackland prairie is unique to Texas and most of it has been destroyed by development. The ecoregion extends from the Red River to the Gulf Coast. According to the World Wildlife fund, less than 1% of the original Blackland prairie vegetation remains.
Location: The Bath House at White Rock Lake, 521 East Lawther Dr, Dallas, TX 75218
A Message from Our President, March 2023
by Scott Hudson, Class of 2018
Thinking about the March 1st Awards Banquet
Have you been to Big Bend Ranch? How about Purtis Creek State Park? Cedar Hill State Park? Our advisor and keynote speaker Sam Kieschnick challenged us to get out and celebrate Texas State Parks’ 100th Anniversary. A special opportunity is slated for North Texas with the late-2023 opening of Palo Pinto Mountains State Park.
He shared many ideas on engaging with nature, in and out of state parks, this year. Most afford iNaturalist opportunities, including the City Nature Challenge coming at the end of April. The Annual Meeting, in McAllen this October, will feature a range of outings to learn about the South Texas Plains and Gulf Prairies/Marshes ecoregions.
In talking about the good state of our chapter, I pointed out that members logged a very impressive 23,835 volunteer service hours, plus 3,442 advance training hours last year. Thanks to everyone for these enormous contributions to conservation!
We have plenty of work ahead and look forward to building connections in our community and within our chapter, strengthening our projects, and enhancing diversity and inclusion at NTMN.
While they are being recognized elsewhere in this newsletter, I want to again congratulate the 41 members initially certifying in 2022. You are off to a fine start! I offer special congratulations to John Wilt on his amazing 10,000 Hour Milestone and to Laura Kimberly on her much-deserved President’s Award.
I owe many thanks to Cachet Petty for chairing this year’s banquet, to the banquet committee members, and to all the volunteers who cooked, decorated and cleaned – much hard work. You afforded everyone a fine evening.
And most of all, thanks to everyone who participated in the banquet! It was heartwarming to see such a large, enthusiastic group gathered together. You made the evening a great success.
Scott Hudson
President, North Texas Master Naturalist
Insect Appreciation Workshop
December 3rd, 2022 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Sign up to attend virtually or in person today! It’s sure to be an informative and fun filled day!
Agenda
8:30 – 9:00 am: Registration, coffee, and light breakfast
9:00 – 9:10 am: Welcome and Introduction to Speakers –
Sam Kieschnick, Urban Wildlife Biologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife
9:10 – 10:00 am: The Joy of Moths – Kimberly Sassan
10:10 – 11:00 am: The Joy of Beetles – Mike Quinn
11:10 – Noon: The Joy of Bees – Ryan Giesecke
Noon – 1:00 pm: Lunch (provided on site)
1:00 – 2:00 pm: The Joy of Flies – Laura Kimberly
2:00 – 3:00 pm: The Joy of Dragonflies – Brent Franklin
Coordinator: Sam Kieschnick, Urban Wildlife Biologist, DFW Texas Parks and Wildlife
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Protecting Dark Skies for Humans & Wildlife
October 5, 2022 Chapter Meeting
Protecting Dark Skies for Humans & Wildlife
The summer Milky Way rises over the MacDonald Observatory near Fort Davis, Texas.
By spritnyuk via Adobe Stock
Wednesday, October 5, 2022, our speaker, Karen McGraw, Ed.D., will talk about how almost every living thing on our planet uses the cycle of light and dark to trigger life processes.
Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) and light pollution interrupts this cycle. This program will help us understand the effects of light pollution on living things, including ourselves, and how we can protect dark skies for humans and wildlife.
Participants will take home a new awareness about lighting practices, which allow us to have the light we need for nighttime activities while minimizing the negative effects of ALAN. You will learn what you can do to reduce light pollution (glare, light trespass, skyglow), increase safety, limit the negative consequences on wildlife, and create a more aesthetically pleasing nocturnal environment.
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xj9nTaXxSwWUrNkOyreSOQ
Calendar
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8:30 AM - Early Birds at FWNC (AT)
7:00 PM - NTMN December Chapter Meeting
8:00 AM - Frankford Prairie Weekly Workday (VH)
5:30 PM - Moonlight Paddle at FWNC (AT)
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10:00 AM - Canoe Tour at FWNC (AT)
7:30 AM - John Bunker Sands Bird Tours (VH)
8:30 AM - Twelve Hills - Sunday Workdays (VH)
9:00 AM - Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
8:00 AM - Frankford Prairie Weekly Workday (VH)
8:00 AM - Texas Trees Foundation Workday (VH)
8:00 AM - White Rock Lake Shoreline Spruce Up (VH)
8:00 AM - Coppell Nature Park Trail Maintenance
8:30 AM - Twelve Hills - Sunday Workdays (VH)
10:00 AM - Kayak Tour at FWNC (AT)
8:30 AM - Early Birds at FWNC (AT)
9:00 AM - Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
6:00 PM - Urban Forest Advisory Committee (VH)
12:00 PM - Webinar – Winter Duck Migration Outlook (AT)
8:00 AM - Frankford Prairie Weekly Workday (VH)
5:30 PM - Refuge After Hours at FWNC (AT)
10:00 AM - Webinar – Backyard Bug Hunt (AT)
9:00 AM - Friction Fire (AT)
8:30 AM - Twelve Hills - Sunday Workdays (VH)
9:00 AM - LLELA || Thrive Nature Walk –(AT)
9:00 AM - LLELA || Nature Walk at Thrive(AT)
9:00 AM - Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
8:00 AM - Frankford Prairie Weekly Workday (VH)
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9:00 AM - Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
8:30 AM - Twelve Hills - Sunday Workdays (VH)
9:00 AM - Brookhaven College Windmill Garden (VH)
9:00 AM - Willis Winters Park Volunteer Day (VH)
9:00 AM - Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
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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...
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...
Early Birds at FWNC (AT) Monday, December 1, 2025 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM Walk with us to see and hear what is coming and...
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...
Forest Trunk reserved by Ginger Greatens. Pick up & return same day
Prairie Trunk reserved by Ginger Greatens
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...
Constellation of Living Memorials First Annual Symposium (AT) Tuesday, December 2, 2025 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Advanced Registration Required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/constellation-of-living-memorials-symposium-tickets-1968290594152 Location: Water and Land...
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...
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day 1617 Fort Worth Ave. Callas, TX 75208 Contact lead: Van Johnson, vanindallas2@aol.com Every Weds, 9am - 12pm, earlier during summer...
Texas Riparian Stakeholder Facilitation Training (Virtual) (AT) Wednesday and Thursday, December 3-4, 2025 Texas A&M AgriLife and the Texas Water Resources Institute present this training...
TMN North Texas chapter meeting|| Tarantulas: SO Awesome!(AT) Tuesday, December 3, 2025 || 6:30pm – 8:30pm. CT Location: Brookhaven College || 3939 Valley View Ln...
Tarantulas: SO Awesome! Topic: We will discuss the general biology of tarantulas, variety, habitat, predation & defense, local species native to Texas, and threats to...
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...
Yale Forest Forum – A History of Scientific Forestry: From Extraction to Ecosystem Management (Virtual) (AT) Thursday, December 4, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM...
Moonlight Paddle at FWNC (AT) Thursday, December 4, 2025 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM The temperatures may be cooler this time of year but still...
Guided Bird Walk at Connemara Meadow (AT) Saturday, December 6, 2025 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM Join volunteer naturalists on our monthly bird walk. Bring...
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center - Saturday Visitor Outreach (Up to 9 VH): Support us on Saturdays with public outreach support, which may include...
Canoe Tour at FWNC (AT) Saturday, December 6, 2025 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Paddle with us along the Trinity River in search of wildlife...
Trinity River Audubon Center || Bird Excursion (AT) Saturday, December 06, 2025 || 7am – 12noon CT For more info & to register: https://trinityriver.audubon.org/events/bird-excursion Description:...
1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tours (2 - 4+ VH): Register for our 1st Saturday Bird Tours as a MASTER BIRDER/TOUR LEAD and join us during...
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...
Brave the Wild River by Melissa L. Sevigny at BRIT Reads (Hybrid) (AT) Monday, December 8, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Brave the Wild...
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...
Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Workday Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Saturday 9-11am Location: One of the three parks in Oak Cliff: Kidd Springs,...
TMN Tuesdays Virtual Series || State Program Document Updates (AT) Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Virtual only Speakers: The Texas...
Project Coyote Webinar Series || How Storytelling Shapes Human Perceptions of Wildlife (AT) Tuesday, December 9, 2025 || Zoom 2pm – 3pm CT Book: Wolfish:...
Birding at JW Dunlop Sports Center Park with Fort Worth Audubon Society (AT) Wednesday, December 10, 2025 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Note: As of...
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...
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day 1617 Fort Worth Ave. Callas, TX 75208 Contact lead: Van Johnson, vanindallas2@aol.com Every Weds, 9am - 12pm, earlier during summer...
Webinar - Plant Party: Identifying Plants without Leaves or Flowers (AT) Wednesday, December 10, 2025 10:00 AM –11:30 AM The virtual Plant Party series is...
Webinar – Training the Next Generation: Incorporating Prescribed Fire Content into College Curriculum Wednesday, December 10, 2025 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM This free webinar...
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...
All information and volunteer dates are under this link: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E347204&id=303 Event Name: (see link) Date/Time: (varies, see link) Address: (varies, see link) Description of event...
Webinar – Trees and Solar Power – Understanding the Relationship (AT) Thursday, December 11, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM This free, live broadcast webinar...
Dallas Public Library || Successful Seed Starting (AT) Thursday, December, 11, 2025 || 6pm – 7pm CT Description: Save money and feel accomplished while you...
Fort Worth Audubon Society Hybrid Meeting (AT) Thursday, December 11, 2025 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Everyone is welcome to attend meetings of the Fort...
Event Name: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Workday (VH) Date/Time: Friday December 12, 2025, 9-11am Address: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail, 1001 New Market Road, Mesquite, 75149...
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center - Saturday Visitor Outreach (Up to 9 VH): Support us on Saturdays with public outreach support, which may include...
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...
Event Name: Trail Maintenance Date/Time: Every Second Saturday of the month from 8am to 11am. Except for July and November. Address: 367 Freeport Parkway, Coppell, TX 75019...
Event Name: Trail Maintenance Date/Time: Every Second Saturday of the month from 8am to 11am. Except for July and November. Address: 367 Freeport Parkway, Coppell, TX 75019...
Heard Museum || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, December 13, 2025 || 8am – 9:30am CT Hosted by the Heard & offered by volunteers...
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...
“Texas Star” Mushroom Foray with North Texas Mycological Association (AT) Sunday, December 14, 2025 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Join the North Texas Mycological Association...
Kayak Tour at FWNC (AT) Sunday, December 14, 2025 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Have you ever paddled in a kayak? They are more maneuverable...
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Guided Tree ID Walk (AT) Sunday, December 14, 2025 || 11am – 12:30am CT Description: Join us for a guided...
Early Birds at FWNC (AT) Monday, December 15, 2025 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM Walk with us to see and hear what is coming and...
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...
Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Workday Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Saturday 9-11am Location: One of the three parks in Oak Cliff: Kidd Springs,...
Webinar – Climate Change Effects on the Timing of Monarch Life History Events (AT) Tuesday, December 16, 2025 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM This webinar...
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...
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day 1617 Fort Worth Ave. Callas, TX 75208 Contact lead: Van Johnson, vanindallas2@aol.com Every Weds, 9am - 12pm, earlier during summer...
Webinar – Distribution and Activity of Summer Bats in Texas (AT) Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM This webinar is part of...
Webinar – Winter Duck Migration Outlook (AT) Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM This webinar is part of the Texas Wildlife Association’s...
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) Thursday, December 18, 2025 || 8am – 9:30am CT Description: 3rd Thursday Bird Walks in the Heard...
Refuge After Hours at FWNC (AT) Thursday, December 18, 2025 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Explore the forest floor after dark and discover the tiny...
Trinity River Audubon Center || Field Trip Leaders Workshop (AT) Friday, December 19, 2025 || 10am – 1pm CT Description of the event and how...
Webinar – Backyard Bug Hunt (AT) Friday, December 19, 2025 10:00 AM –12:00 PM This free AgriLife Extension webinar is part of the Backyard Bug...
Friction Fire (AT) Saturday, December 20, 2025 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Learn to make a fire with several friction fire methods using materials collected...
Audubon’s 126th Christmas Bird Count Saturday, December 20, 2025 All-day event, participation hours are flexible based on your schedule and the needs of the Zone...
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center - Saturday Visitor Outreach (Up to 9 VH): Support us on Saturdays with public outreach support, which may include...
Trinity River Audubon Center || Morning Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, December 20, 2025 || 7:30am – 9am CT For more info & to register: https://trinityriver.audubon.org/events/morning-bird-walk-30...
NOTE that for DECEMBER 2025, Due to the Holidays, This workday has been cancelled. See you in 2026! Project site name changed to Prairie Creek...
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...
LLELA || Thrive Nature Walk –(AT) Sunday, December 21, 2025 | 9am – 11am CT Description: Sights of plants and wildlife, smells of fresh air...
LLELA || Nature Walk at Thrive(AT) Sunday, December 21, 2025 || 9am – 10:30am CT Description: Sights of plants and wildlife, smells of fresh air...
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...
Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Workday Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Saturday 9-11am Location: One of the three parks in Oak Cliff: Kidd Springs,...
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...
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day 1617 Fort Worth Ave. Callas, TX 75208 Contact lead: Van Johnson, vanindallas2@aol.com Every Weds, 9am - 12pm, earlier during summer...
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...
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center - Saturday Visitor Outreach (Up to 9 VH): Support us on Saturdays with public outreach support, which may include...
Trinity River Audubon Center || Christmas Bird Count (AT) Saturday, December 27, 2025 || 8am – 11am CT For more info & to register: https://trinityriver.audubon.org/events/christmas-bird-count...
Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Workday Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Saturday 9-11am Location: One of the three parks in Oak Cliff: Kidd Springs,...
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || Beginner Birder (VH) Saturday, December 27, 2025 || 9:00am-4:00pm CT Description: We are looking for Master Naturalists with knowledge or...
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || Beginner Birder Walks (AT) Saturday, December 27, 2025 || 9:00am-4:00pm CT Description: General public introduction to the Christmas Bird Count...
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...
Trinity Trails Bird Walk with Fort Worth Audubon (AT) Sunday, December 28, 2025 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Join Tom Haase and Jean Ferguson of...
WHEN: 4th Sunday of each month (Sunday enter thru Bella Gate) INSTRUCTIONS: Take appropriate precautions: Wear close toed shoes/boots, gloves, sun & insect protection. Bring...
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...
Trinity River Audubon Center || Sunday Morning Bird Walk (AT) Sunday, December 28, 2025 || 9am – 10am CT For more info & to register:...
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...
Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Workday Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Saturday 9-11am Location: One of the three parks in Oak Cliff: Kidd Springs,...
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...
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day 1617 Fort Worth Ave. Callas, TX 75208 Contact lead: Van Johnson, vanindallas2@aol.com Every Weds, 9am - 12pm, earlier during summer...
TMN North Texas chapter meeting || First Day Hikes (AT) Thursday, January 1, 2026 || 8:30am. – 2:30pm CT Schedule: 8:30am: Bird hike with Carolyn...
TMN North Texas chapter meeting || First Day Hikes (AT) Thursday, January 1, 2026 || 8:30am. – 2:30pm CT Schedule: 8:30am: Bird hike with Carolyn...
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center - Saturday Visitor Outreach (Up to 9 VH): Support us on Saturdays with public outreach support, which may include...
1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tours (2 - 4+ VH): Register for our 1st Saturday Bird Tours as a MASTER BIRDER/TOUR LEAD and join us during...
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT) Saturday, January 3, 2026 || 7:30am – 11:30am CT Description: Join...
Warren Ferris Cemetery 8375 San Leandro Drive First Saturday Workday - Note the start time might be 8am or 9am, see schedule below: September 6,...
Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Workday Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Saturday 9-11am Location: One of the three parks in Oak Cliff: Kidd Springs,...
