BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Chicago X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1599@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T110000 DTSTAMP:20240415T190136Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/laura-w-bush-native-texas-park-guided-walk-at- 5/ SUMMARY:Laura W Bush Native Texas Park – Guided Walk (AT) DESCRIPTION:Laura W Bush Native Texas Park – Guided Walk (AT)\nSaturday\, May 4\, 2024  |  10:00am-11:00am  \n\nThe park guides are Certified Ma ster Naturalists from 3 local chapters.\n\nVisitors to the park will learn about the installation and continued maintenance of a Blackland prairie\, native Texas trees\, wildflowers\, hydrology\, entomology (monarch migrat ion-pollinators)\, characteristics of the 3 Ecoregions in the DFW area\, a nd how visitors can work to increase use of natives plants and conservatio n in their home areas.\n\nLocation:  Laura W Bush Native Texas Park\, 294 3 SMU Blvd. Dallas\, TX 75205\n\nTour tickets are free\;\n\nSign up for gu ided tour: https://event.bushcenter.org/event/native-texas-park-tours/tick ets\n\nContact: boxoffice@bushcenter.org or 214.200.4306 for details.\n \nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 1 hou r AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nLLB 04/13/2024  Added to both sites CATEGORIES:Guided Walks/AT,Public Events LOCATION:Laura W Bush Native Texas Park\, 2943 SMU Blvd. Dallas\, TX 75205\ , Dallas\, Tx\, 75205\, United States GEO:32.841026;-96.777952 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2943 SMU Blvd. Dallas\, TX 75205\, Dallas\, Tx\, 75205\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lau ra W Bush Native Texas Park:geo:32.841026,-96.777952 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1577@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T150000 DTSTAMP:20240410T224803Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/landowner-workshop-and-prairie-tour-at-dixon-w ater-foundations-leo-ranch-at/ SUMMARY:Landowner Workshop and Prairie Tour at Dixon Water Foundation’s L eo Ranch (AT) DESCRIPTION:Landowner Workshop and Prairie Tour at Dixon Water Foundation ’s Leo Ranch (AT) \nSaturday\, May 4\, 2024     10:00 AM - 3:00 PM\n \nJoin NPAT for an informative workshop on Saturday\, May 4\, at the Dixon Water Foundation’s Josey Pavilion. The workshop will feature expert tal ks on assistance programs for prairie restoration and habitat management\, holistic grazing\, and how to work with land trusts to help conserve prai ries. The day will conclude with a tour of the Dixon Water Foundation’s Leo Ranch.\n\nCost: $40\; includes the full workshop\, lunch\, and prairie tour.\n\nRegister: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/npatfortworthchapt er/1195813#\n\nLocation: Dixon Water Foundation\, Josey Pavilion\, Leo Ran ch\, Decatur\, TX 76234\n\nReport AT to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Traini ng (Approved for 5 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 3/23/24 LOCATION:Dixon Water Foundation\, Leo Ranch\, Decatur\, TX\, 76234\, United States GEO:33.427847;-97.399114 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Leo Ranch\, Decatur\, TX\, 76234\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Dixon Water Foundation:ge o:33.427847,-97.399114 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1753@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T120000 DTSTAMP:20240430T010502Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/1st-saturday-nature-walk-friends-of-llela-at/ SUMMARY:1st Saturday Nature Walk – Friends of LLELA (AT) DESCRIPTION:1st Saturday Nature Walk – Friends of LLELA (AT)\nSaturday\, May 4\, 2024  |  10am-12noon\n\nFees:  There is no additional fee for t his class\, just LLELA’s regular gate fee ($5/vehicle).\n\nAnimal tracks \, deer trails\, singing birds\, trees with personality – we never know what we’ll find on our FREE\, with paid entry\, monthly nature walk! Th is family-friendly hike will last about two hours.\n\nAll ages are welcome !\n\nAlso\, for more info: https://www.llela.org/Home/Components/Calendar/ Event/69905/3382\n\nRegistration is required:  https://app.amilia.com/sto re/en/lewisville-tx/shop/activities/4941378?date=2024-05-04&\;view=mont h&\;scrollToCalendar=false\nScroll down to May calendar &\; click Re gister on the 4th.\n\nLocation: Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Are a Classroom\, 201 E. Jones St.\, Lewisville\, TX 75057\n\nReport AT hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for up to 2 hours AT)\nD o not include drive time.\nLLB 04/29/2024 CATEGORIES:Guided Walks/AT LOCATION:Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area\, 201 E. Jones St.\, L ewisville\, TX 75057\, Lewisville\, TX\, United States GEO:33.070184;-96.953773 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=201 E. Jones St.\, Lewisvil le\, TX 75057\, Lewisville\, TX\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE =Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area:geo:33.070184,-96.953773 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1475@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T150000 DTSTAMP:20240328T181338Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/native-plants-and-prairies-day-vh/ SUMMARY:Native Plants and Prairies Day (VH) DESCRIPTION:Native Plants and Prairies Day 2024 will be held Saturday May 4 th at the Bath House Cultural Center at White Rock Lake\, 521 E. Lawther D rive in Dallas\, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.\n\n\nNative Plants and Prairies Day  draws in hundreds of visitors to celebrate native plants\, go on gu ided walks\, watch speakers\, and connect with the community! It takes a v illage to put this event on\, so there is abundant VH to be earned through out the day and a task for everyone! We need help with tabling\, set up\, kids activities\, and more!\nContact for questions: Nathan.May@audubon.or g\n\nParking: At the event\, we would like ALL volunteers who are able to park (1) on adjacent neighborhood streets\, including Northcliff Dr. or L ake HIghlands Dr.\, or (2) at the Dreyfuss Club Point White Rock Lake Park parking lot (located on E. Lawther Dr.\, a short 0.4 mi. walk away). We w ould like to keep as many of the Bath House parking lot spaces open for NP PD patrons. \n\nRSVP Required: https://volunteersignup.org/9W4JP\n\n\nVi sit the website ntxnppd.org for details.\n\nedited 3/3/24 cr LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1578@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T160000 DTSTAMP:20240410T220409Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/native-plants-and-prairies-day-at/ SUMMARY:Native Plants and Prairies Day (AT) DESCRIPTION:Native Plants and Prairies Day (AT)\nSaturday\, May 4\, 2024  10:15 AM – 4:00 PM\n\nNative Plants and Prairies Day is an educational e vent for the public. Its goal is to inform about the value of native plant s and prairies and the animals that depend on them. NTMNs who attend any o f the walks and talks may report their hours to VMS. List names and times of events attended.\n\nSchedule of guided prairie walks will also be poste d here when available.\n\nLocation: White Rock Lake Bath House Cultural Ce nter\, 521 E. Lawther Drive\, Dallas 75218\n\n\n\n10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m .\nJudy Meagher – Insects of the Prairie\n\n\n11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\ nKarin and Roberto Saucedo – Coyotes: Living in Harmony with America’s Song Dog\n\n\n12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nAmy Martin – Discover North Tex as Prairies\n\n\n1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.\nJohn Watts – What’s the Buzz : An Introduction to the Bees of North Texas\n\n\n2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\ nNancy Wilson – Landscaping for Birds\n\n\n3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nJane t Smith – Year-Round Blooms with Native Perennials\n\n\n\nReport hours t o: AT: NTX: Chapter Offered Training (Approved for .75 hours for each sp eaker)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 01/23/2024\nLLB 02/23/2024  (updat ed) LOCATION:White Rock Lake Bath House Cultural Center\, 521 E. Lawther Dr.\, Dallas\, TX\, United States GEO:32.840836;-96.71541 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=521 E. Lawther Dr.\, Dallas \, TX\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=White Rock Lake Bath Hous e Cultural Center:geo:32.840836,-96.71541 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1720@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T160000 DTSTAMP:20240505T135419Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/native-plant-prairies-day-at/ SUMMARY:Native Plant & Prairies Day  (AT) DESCRIPTION:Native Plant &\; Prairies Day  (AT)\nSaturday\, May 4\, 202 4     10:15am – 4:00pm\n\nNative Plants and Prairies Day is an educa tional event for the public. Its goal is to inform about the value of nati ve plants and prairies and the animals that depend on them. NTMNs who atte nd any of the walks and talks may report their hours to VMS. List names an d times of events attended.\n\nThere will also be guided prairie walks\, w hich can be found here: https://ntxnppd.org\n\nLocation: White Rock Lake B ath House Cultural Center\, 521 E. Lawther Drive\, Dallas 75218\n\n \; \n\n\n\n10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.\nJudy Meagher – Insects of the Prairie \n\n\n11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nKarin and Roberto Saucedo – Coyotes: Li ving in Harmony with America’s Song Dog\n\n\n12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nA my Martin – Discover North Texas Prairies\n\n\n1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.\n John Watts – What’s the Buzz: An Introduction to the Bees of North Tex as\n\n\n2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nNancy Wilson – Landscaping for Birds\n\ n\n3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nJanet Smith – Year-Round Blooms with Native Perennials\n\n\n\n \;\n\nReport hours to: AT: NTX Chapter Offered Tra ining  (.75 hours for each speaker &\; walk)\nDo not include drive tim e.\n\nMM 01/23/2024\nLLB  02/23/2024\nLLB  04/23/2024  Added to new cal endar\nLLb  05/03/2024  Updated LOCATION:White Rock Lake Bath House Cultural Center\, 521 E. Lawther Dr.\, Dallas\, TX\, United States GEO:32.840836;-96.71541 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=521 E. Lawther Dr.\, Dallas \, TX\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=White Rock Lake Bath Hous e Cultural Center:geo:32.840836,-96.71541 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1532@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T220000 DTSTAMP:20240415T190143Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/night-hike-at-the-heard-museum-at-2/ SUMMARY:Night Hike at the Heard Museum (AT) DESCRIPTION:Night Hike at the Heard Museum (AT)\nSaturday\, May 4\, 2024  |  8pm – 10pm\n\nExplore the thrilling sights\, smells\, and sounds of night with Heard Trail Guides. Night hikers will be encouraged to sharpen their senses to be able to spot signs of animal life and learn more about the inhabitants of the Heard.\n\nCost:   Members: $12  \\  Non-members : $14\n\nRegistration:  https://www.heardmuseum.org/event/night-hike-5-4- 24/\n\nIf you have any questions please email them to education@heardmuse um.org.\n\nLocation:  Heard Natural Science Museum &\; Wildlife Sanctu ary\, 1 Nature Place\, McKinney\, TX 75069\n\nReport hour to AT: NTX: Othe r Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 2 hrs)\nDo not include drive time\nL LB 01/31/2024\nLLB 03/29/2024 Added to new site CATEGORIES:Guided Walks/AT,Public Events LOCATION:Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary\, 1 Nature Place \, McKinney\, TX 75069\, McKinney\, TX\, 75069\, United States GEO:33.157873;-96.615218 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1 Nature Place\, McKinney\, TX 75069\, McKinney\, TX\, 75069\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TIT LE=Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary:geo:33.157873,-96.615 218 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1278@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T080000 DTSTAMP:20240328T015355Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/lights-out-bird-survey-daily-peak-migration-vh -2024-05-05/ SUMMARY:Lights Out Bird Survey - Daily Peak Migration (VH) DESCRIPTION:\n\nLights Out Bird Monitoring\n\nJoin the Texas Conservation A lliance and partners to help monitor downtown Dallas for bird/building str ikes during the fall migration.  All data gathered during the survey will be used by Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Texas A&\;M University for v ital research and bird protection initiatives.\n\nWhen: ALL surveys begin at 6 am and end around 8 am - rain or shine!\n\nMarch 12 - April 20\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nApril 22 - May 12 (Peak Migration)\nMon-Sun m ornings\n\nMay 13 - Jun 1\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nSignup here:  Lights Out signup\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Surveys begin and end at the Perot Mus eum Special Permit Parking Lot (Map/driving directions attached) \n\nPark ing: Enter from the Perot Parking lot entrance on Houston Street. Upon arr ival at the parking lot gate\, press the Help button on the screen and i nform security you are there for the Lights Out Dallas bird survey.  Th ey will let you in.\n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring:  A fl ashlight or headlamp\, weather-appropriate clothing\, comfortable walking shoes  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer Guide (attached): Review the guide for additional information. \n\n\n\n\nCONTACT:  Gary Barton\n\n\nLog VH to Texas Conservation Alliance Field Research (add Lights Out Bird Survey in the Comments)\n\n\nedited 3/3/24 cr LOCATION:Lights Out Meeting Spot\, 2358 N. Houston Street\, Dallas\, United States GEO:32.78649;-96.808294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2358 N. Houston Street\, Da llas\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lights Out Meeting Spot:ge o:32.78649,-96.808294 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1708@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T103000 DTSTAMP:20240422T013020Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/guided-bird-walk-at-connemara-meadow-at-3/ SUMMARY:Guided Bird Walk at Connemara Meadow (AT) DESCRIPTION:Guided Bird Walk at Connemara Meadow (AT)\nSunday\, May 5\, 202 4   7:30 AM – 10:30 AM\n\nJoin volunteer naturalists on our monthly bi rd walk. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them. A variety of birding habitats will be explored\, and an excellent cross-section of Nort h Texas bird species can be counted. Results will be logged into the eBird database to assist researchers and birders worldwide.\n\nAll ages are wel come. We recommend long pants\, closed-toe shoes\, sunscreen\, and insect repellent. Bring water. Meet at the Hedgcoxe Gate at the intersection of H edgcoxe and Greensboro in Plano.\n\nThis is a monthly bird walk. It meets on first Saturdays in even-numbered months and on first Sundays in odd-num bered months.\n\nLocation: Connemara Conservancy\, 601 Alma Dr.\, Allen\, TX 75013\nWebsite: http://connemaraconservancy.org\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 3 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 4/21/24 LOCATION:Connemara Conservancy\, 601 Alma Dr.\, Allen\, TX\, 75013\, United States GEO:33.090781;-96.706978 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=601 Alma Dr.\, Allen\, TX\, 75013\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Connemara Conservancy:ge o:33.090781,-96.706978 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1394@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T110000 DTSTAMP:20240328T165920Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/twelve-hills-sunday-workdays-vh-2024-05-05/ SUMMARY:Twelve Hills - Sunday Workdays (VH) DESCRIPTION:March through December\nTime\;  8:30 to 11:00 AM\n\n\nEvery Su nday morning\n\nWe’ll weed the butterfly garden and remove invasive plan ts from the prairie. There is occasional planting. There are tasks for va rious activity levels.\n\nBring water. Wear sun protection including hats and sunscreen. Closed-toe shoes and long pants are recommended.\n\nCancel led if inclement weather-rain\, snow or low temperatures. If in doubt text  Marcie at 214-535-9373 to confirm.\n\nLog in VMS under Twelve Hills Natu re Center: Natural Resource Management or Wildscape &\; Facility Mainte nance\n\n12/31/23 cr LOCATION:Twelve Hills\, 817 Mary Cliff Road \, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States GEO:32.753718;-96.850344 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=817 Mary Cliff Road \, Dall as\, TX\, 75208\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Twelve Hills:ge o:32.753718,-96.850344 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1711@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T110000 DTSTAMP:20240422T023822Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/hike-the-flower-mound-with-fort-worth-npat-at/ SUMMARY:Hike the Flower Mound with Fort Worth NPAT (AT) DESCRIPTION:Hike the Flower Mound with Fort Worth NPAT (AT) \nSunday\, May 5\, 2024     9:00 AM - 11:00 AM\n\nJoin the Fort Worth chapter of Nati ve Prairies Association of Texas on a hike in Flower Mound. Explore this 1 2.5-acre prairie\, the sole remnant on this untouched piece of the Long Pr airie that sits between the two fingers of the Eastern Cross Timbers. Lead er for the hike will be Jeff Quayle.\n\nCost: Free\, but donation requeste d\n\nFor more information and to register: https://www.tickettailor.com/ev ents/npatfortworthchapter/1146523\n\nLocation: Northshore Trail\, 2908 N. Park Dr.\, Flower Mound\, TX 75022\n\nContact: Jeff Quayle  squaylei2000@ gmail.com\n\nWebsite: https://texasprairie.org/fort-worth-chapter/\n\nRepo rt AT to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 2 hours AT)\nD o not include drive time.\nMM 4/21/24 LOCATION:Northshore Trail\, 2908 N. Park Dr.\, Flower Mound\, TX\, 75022\, United States GEO:32.996425;-97.077178 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2908 N. Park Dr.\, Flower M ound\, TX\, 75022\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Northshore Tr ail:geo:32.996425,-97.077178 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1736@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T120000 DTSTAMP:20240428T011215Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/canoe-tour-at-fwnc-at-3/ SUMMARY:Canoe Tour at FWNC (AT) DESCRIPTION:Canoe Tour at FWNC (AT)\nSunday\, May 5\, 2024   10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n\nAs the days get longer and warmer\, reptiles are emerging. Pa ddle with us and search for basking turtles and even alligators. All equip ment is provided. Meet at the Canoe Launch. Preregistration required. Acti vity #43065\n\n$20 with paid admission\, members $15\nAdmission is $6\, $3 seniors.\n\nFor more information including registration link\, go to the Events Calendar (May 2024 Phenology) at the FWNC website below.\nAt the re gistration site\, enter the activity number of the program you want to att end in the search box.\n\nLocation: Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge\, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, Fort Worth\, TX 76135\nWebsite: https://www.fwnatu recenter.org\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Appr oved for 2 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 4/27/24 LOCATION:Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge\, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, Fort . Worth\, TX\, 76135\, United States GEO:32.847411;-97.475878 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, For t. Worth\, TX\, 76135\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Fort Wort h Nature Center and Refuge:geo:32.847411,-97.475878 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1643@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T130000 DTSTAMP:20240416T154548Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/friends-of-oak-cliff-parks-kids-bird-walk-at/ SUMMARY:Friends of Oak Cliff Parks Kids’ Bird Walk- (AT) DESCRIPTION:Friends of Oak Cliff Parks Kids’ Bird Walk- (AT)\nSunday\, Ma y 5\, 2024   11:00 AM – 1:00 PM \n\nJoin us for a walk through the nat ive prairie meadow and woods at the Kiest Conservation Area in Oak Cliff.\ nAdults are welcomed too.\n\nOur guides are Master Naturalist Carrie Robin son &\; Ben Sandifer. Carrie &\; Ben are both Certified Master Birde rs through the Dallas Audubon sponsored by North Central Texas Master Bird er Program. Carrie is currently Volunteer Service Project Director for NTM N. She is a certified North Central Texas Master Birder. Ben is and author \, photographer and environmental advocate for parks and open spaces. He i s also a certified Master Birder as well as a certified Stream Team volunt eer monitoring water quality at numerous locations in the Trinity River Wa tershed.\n\nThe conservation area is an 88 acre tract of land with an isla nd of native Texas prairie. Over 150 wildflower species were identified by master naturalist legend Jim Varnum eleven years ago.\n\nWe will be meeti ng in the recently completed outdoor classroom. Everyone is invited to att end\, and there is no charge. Closed toed shoes are recommended. Water and insect repellant will be provided.\n\nLocation: Kiest Conservation Area\, 3238 S. Hampton Rd.\, Dallas 75224\nThe above address for the Conservatio n Area is the address for the tennis center within the Conservation Area. Do not park there. See "parking" below.\n\nNo registration required.\n\n*P arking The parking area is in the field at the southeast corner of the int ersection of Hampton Rd. and Keist Blvd. Park next to the kiosk.\n\nWebsit e: https://friendsofoakcliffparks.org\nContact: info@friendsofoakcliffpark s.org\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved fo r 2 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nLLB 04/15/24 CATEGORIES:Guided Walks/AT LOCATION:Kiest Conservation Area\, 3238 S. Hampton Rd.\, Dallas 75224\, Dal las\, TX\, 75224\, United States GEO:32.705054;-96.856953 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3238 S. Hampton Rd.\, Dalla s 75224\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=K iest Conservation Area:geo:32.705054,-96.856953 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1279@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240506T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240506T080000 DTSTAMP:20240328T015355Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/lights-out-bird-survey-daily-peak-migration-vh -2024-05-06/ SUMMARY:Lights Out Bird Survey - Daily Peak Migration (VH) DESCRIPTION:\n\nLights Out Bird Monitoring\n\nJoin the Texas Conservation A lliance and partners to help monitor downtown Dallas for bird/building str ikes during the fall migration.  All data gathered during the survey will be used by Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Texas A&\;M University for v ital research and bird protection initiatives.\n\nWhen: ALL surveys begin at 6 am and end around 8 am - rain or shine!\n\nMarch 12 - April 20\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nApril 22 - May 12 (Peak Migration)\nMon-Sun m ornings\n\nMay 13 - Jun 1\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nSignup here:  Lights Out signup\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Surveys begin and end at the Perot Mus eum Special Permit Parking Lot (Map/driving directions attached) \n\nPark ing: Enter from the Perot Parking lot entrance on Houston Street. Upon arr ival at the parking lot gate\, press the Help button on the screen and i nform security you are there for the Lights Out Dallas bird survey.  Th ey will let you in.\n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring:  A fl ashlight or headlamp\, weather-appropriate clothing\, comfortable walking shoes  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer Guide (attached): Review the guide for additional information. \n\n\n\n\nCONTACT:  Gary Barton\n\n\nLog VH to Texas Conservation Alliance Field Research (add Lights Out Bird Survey in the Comments)\n\n\nedited 3/3/24 cr LOCATION:Lights Out Meeting Spot\, 2358 N. Houston Street\, Dallas\, United States GEO:32.78649;-96.808294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2358 N. Houston Street\, Da llas\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lights Out Meeting Spot:ge o:32.78649,-96.808294 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1734@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240506T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240506T093000 DTSTAMP:20240428T010105Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/early-birds-at-fwnc-at-4/ SUMMARY:Early Birds at FWNC (AT) DESCRIPTION:Early Birds at FWNC (AT)\nMonday\, May 6\, 2024   7:30 AM – 9:30 AM\n\nThe summer birds have arrived. Join us for a walk to see a var iety of buntings. Preregistration required. Activity #43077\n\n$5 with pai d admission\, members free.\nAdmission is $6\, $3 seniors.\n\nFor more inf ormation including registration link\, go to the Events Calendar (May 2024 Phenology) at the FWNC website below.\nAt the registration site\, enter t he activity number of the program you want to attend in the search box.\n\ nLocation: Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge\, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, F ort Worth\, TX 76135\nWebsite: https://www.fwnaturecenter.org\n\nReport ho urs to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 2 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 4/27/24 LOCATION:Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge\, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, Fort . Worth\, TX\, 76135\, United States GEO:32.847411;-97.475878 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, For t. Worth\, TX\, 76135\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Fort Wort h Nature Center and Refuge:geo:32.847411,-97.475878 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1810@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T000000 DTSTAMP:20240503T150832Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/nature-discovery-trunk-reservation-prairie/ SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Trunk Reservation – Prairie DESCRIPTION:Sarah Hutchings has reserved the Prairie Trunks for Life Scienc e Club at Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1811@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240507 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240511 DTSTAMP:20240503T162148Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/nature-discovery-trunk-reservation-prairie-2/ SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Trunk Reservation – Prairie DESCRIPTION:Sarah Hutchings has reserved the Prairie Trunks for Life Scienc e Club at Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1280@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T080000 DTSTAMP:20240328T015355Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/lights-out-bird-survey-daily-peak-migration-vh -2024-05-07/ SUMMARY:Lights Out Bird Survey - Daily Peak Migration (VH) DESCRIPTION:\n\nLights Out Bird Monitoring\n\nJoin the Texas Conservation A lliance and partners to help monitor downtown Dallas for bird/building str ikes during the fall migration.  All data gathered during the survey will be used by Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Texas A&\;M University for v ital research and bird protection initiatives.\n\nWhen: ALL surveys begin at 6 am and end around 8 am - rain or shine!\n\nMarch 12 - April 20\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nApril 22 - May 12 (Peak Migration)\nMon-Sun m ornings\n\nMay 13 - Jun 1\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nSignup here:  Lights Out signup\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Surveys begin and end at the Perot Mus eum Special Permit Parking Lot (Map/driving directions attached) \n\nPark ing: Enter from the Perot Parking lot entrance on Houston Street. Upon arr ival at the parking lot gate\, press the Help button on the screen and i nform security you are there for the Lights Out Dallas bird survey.  Th ey will let you in.\n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring:  A fl ashlight or headlamp\, weather-appropriate clothing\, comfortable walking shoes  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer Guide (attached): Review the guide for additional information. \n\n\n\n\nCONTACT:  Gary Barton\n\n\nLog VH to Texas Conservation Alliance Field Research (add Lights Out Bird Survey in the Comments)\n\n\nedited 3/3/24 cr LOCATION:Lights Out Meeting Spot\, 2358 N. Houston Street\, Dallas\, United States GEO:32.78649;-96.808294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2358 N. Houston Street\, Da llas\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lights Out Meeting Spot:ge o:32.78649,-96.808294 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1181@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T120000 DTSTAMP:20240501T122405Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/texas-discovery-gardens-workday-every-tuesday- from-8-to-12-vh-2024-05-07/ SUMMARY:Texas Discovery Gardens Workday Every Tuesday from 8 to 12 (VH) DESCRIPTION:Texas Discovery Gardens Workday Every Tuesday from 8 to 12\n\nC ome and go as needed\,  Enter through Gate 6\, turn right and bear left t o the parking lot at the greenhouse.\n\nWe work in The Benny Simpson Nativ e Plant Garden as well as others to keep the7 1/2 acres looking great.\n\n Bring your own tools or use ours.  We provide bug spray and sunscreen.\n\ nHope to see you there.\n\nJudy Meagher  214-349-1419  judymeagher@gmai l.com\n\nReport to Texas Discovery Gardens Wildscape and Maintenance\n\n  \n\nedited 5/1/24 cr LOCATION:Texas Discovery Gardens\, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. \, Dall as\, TX\, 75210-2405\, United States GEO:32.775153;-96.759738 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. \, Dallas\, TX\, 75210-2405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TIT LE=Texas Discovery Gardens:geo:32.775153,-96.759738 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1801@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T110000 DTSTAMP:20240501T150719Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/friends-of-oak-cliff-parks-work-day-kiest-memo rial-garden-vh-2/ SUMMARY:Friends of Oak Cliff Parks Work Day – Kiest Memorial Garden (VH) DESCRIPTION:Friends of Oak Cliff Parks Work Day – Kiest Memorial Garden\n \nWhen: 9:00 am – 11:00am *\n\nWhere: Kiest Memorial Garden\, Kiest Par k\n\n2179 W Kiest Blvd\, Dallas\, TX 75224 *\n\nMonarch Waystation Mainten ance\n\nSponsored by: The Friends of OakCliff Parks\n\nFOCP Info: friends ofoakcliffparks.org\n\n* If the temperature is below 40 F at workday start time or if it is raining\, the workday is cancelled\n\nNote: The Memorial Garden is across from the softball complex parking lot in Kiest Park and about 200 yards west of the rec center.  Enter the park on Conservation L ane (off Kiest Blvd) across from the tennis center.\n\nLog VH to: Dallas P arks and Open Spaces\n\nedited 5/1/24 cr LOCATION:Kiest Memorial Garden\, 2179 W Kiest Blvd\, Dallas\, United States GEO:32.705831;-96.854419 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2179 W Kiest Blvd\, Dallas\ , United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Kiest Memorial Garden:geo:32.70 5831,-96.854419 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1731@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T130000 DTSTAMP:20240427T002824Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/ray-roberts-lake-state-park-hike-with-fort-wor th-npat-at/ SUMMARY:Ray Roberts Lake State Park Hike with Fort Worth NPAT (AT) DESCRIPTION:Ray Roberts Lake State Park Hike with Fort Worth NPAT (AT) \nTu esday\, May 7\, 2024     9:00 AM - 1:00 PM\n\nJoin us for a unique loo k at one of the Metroplex’s most diverse habitats\, where an ecotone bet ween the Eastern Cross Timbers\, the Blackland Prairie\, and the Fort Wort h Prairie supports uncommon and rare plant communities. Hike is led by Jef f Quayle of the Native Prairies Association of Texas.\n\nCost: Free\, but you must pay the state park entrance fee ($7).\n\nFor more information and registration link: https://texasprairie.org/event/34703/\n\nLocation: Ray Roberts Lake State Park (Isle du Bois unit)\, 100 PW 4137\, Pilot Point\, TX 76258\n\nQuestions? Contact Jeff Quayle  817-729-0283  squaylei2000@ gmail.com\n\nWebsite: https://texasprairie.org/fort-worth-chapter/\n\nRepo rt AT to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 4 hours AT)\nD o not include drive time.\nMM 4/26/24 LOCATION:Ray Roberts Lake State Park (Isle du Bois unit)\, 100 PW 4137\, Pi lot Point\, TX 76258\, Pilot Point\, TX\, 76258\, United States GEO:33.365651;-97.012133 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=100 PW 4137\, Pilot Point\, TX 76258\, Pilot Point\, TX\, 76258\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X- TITLE=Ray Roberts Lake State Park (Isle du Bois unit):geo:33.365651,-97.01 2133 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1706@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T130000 DTSTAMP:20240421T215827Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/brit-lunchtime-lecture-series-effects-of-clima te-change-on-public-health-hybrid-at/ SUMMARY:BRIT Lunchtime Lecture Series: Effects of Climate Change on Public Health (Hybrid) (AT) DESCRIPTION:BRIT Lunchtime Lecture Series: Effects of Climate Change on Pub lic Health (Hybrid) (AT)\nTuesday\, May 7\, 2024   12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\ n\nDr. John Pipoly will present new facts about climate effects on the env ironment\, including plants\, diseases\, and aquifers. Attend in person in the Commons of the BRIT building or attend virtually via Zoom. Free\n\nLo cation: BRIT Commons\, Botanical Research Institute of Texas\, 1700 Univer sity Drive\, Fort Worth\, TX 76107\nWebsite: www.brit.org\n\nTo read more about the topic and presenter: https://fwbg.org/events/may2024-lunchtimele cture-publichealth/?occurrence=2024-05-07\n\nTo join the lecture via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82755024484\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other P re-approved Training (Approved for 1 hour AT)\nDo not include drive time.\ nMM 4/21/24\n\n \; LOCATION:Botanical Research Institute of Texas\, 1700 University Drive\, Fo rt Worth\, TX\, 75107\, United States GEO:32.742209;-97.362674 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1700 University Drive\, For t Worth\, TX\, 75107\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Botanical Research Institute of Texas:geo:32.742209,-97.362674 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1806@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T230000 DTSTAMP:20240501T175151Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/bioblitz-at-ladd-nature-preserve-duncanville-v h/ SUMMARY:BioBlitz at Ladd Nature Preserve\, Duncanville (VH) DESCRIPTION:BioBlitz at Ladd Nature Preserve\, Duncanville\n609 W Danieldal e Rd\, Duncanville\, TX 75137\nParking on site (north east on preserve\, o ff of Cedar Hill Road -32.635901\, -96.919027)\n\nAfternoon bioblitz from 3 to 6 PM\nEvening black-lighting/mothing from 8 to 11 PM\nCome and go – stay as long as you'd like!\n\nUtilizing iNaturalist to document all the biodiversity here at the preserve.  This information is being actively us ed to guide the master plan for the preserve.\nUrban biologists from San A ntonio\, Austin\, and Houston are coming up to Duncanville to also partici pate in this bioblitz.\n\nQuestions\, comments\, concerns: sam.kieschnick @tpwd.texas.gov\nVH: BioBlitz Events\n\n5/1/24 cr LOCATION:Ladd Nature Preserve\, 609 W Danieldale Rd\, Duncanville\, United States GEO:32.634287;-96.920964 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=609 W Danieldale Rd\, Dunca nville\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Ladd Nature Preserve:geo :32.634287,-96.920964 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1830@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T193000 DTSTAMP:20240507T214427Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/dallas-zoo-conservation-speaker-series-whoopin g-cranes-at/ SUMMARY:Dallas Zoo || Conservation Speaker Series: Whooping Cranes (AT) DESCRIPTION:Dallas Zoo || Conservation Speaker Series: Whooping Cranes (AT) \nTuesday\, May 7\, 2024\,  6:30pm  – 7:30pm    \n\nDescription:  Join us at the Dallas Zoo for a special evening with leaders from the Inte rnational Crane Foundation. We’ll host Dr. George Archibald\, Co-founder &\; Senior Conservationist\, and Carter Crouch\, Director of Gulf Coas t Programs\, to learn about their efforts and how the Dallas Zoo is helpin g save these beautiful birds from extinction.\n\n6 p.m.  Complimentary Li ght Bites | Cash Bar\n\nPresentation by Dr. George Archibald and Carter Cr ouch\n\nReservations:  RSVP required\, https://www.dallaszoo.com/event-fr ee/conservation-speaker-series/#gref\n\nFees:  Free\n\nLocation: Dallas Z oo: ZooNorth Amphitheater\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved T raining (Approved for xx hours AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nLLB 05/07/ 2024 (at 4:30pm) LOCATION:Dallas Zoo and Aquarium\, 650 South I-35E\, Dallas\, TX 75203\, Da llas\, United States GEO:32.913979;-96.896504 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=650 South I-35E\, Dallas\, TX 75203\, Dallas\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Dallas Zoo an d Aquarium:geo:32.913979,-96.896504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1741@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T200000 DTSTAMP:20240429T152620Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/448106/ SUMMARY:“Hidden” in Plain Sight: Identifying Wolf Spiders – iNaturali st Online Web Conference DESCRIPTION:“Hidden” in Plain Sight: Identifying Wolf Spiders – iNatu ralist Online Web Conference\nTuesday\, May 7\, 2024  ||  7pm – 8pm CS T\n\nIn 2020 I discovered a new wolf spider species literally in my backya rd. I called it Hogna 'incognita'\, the disguised wolf spider\, after I ha d explored the current named species and was convinced it didn't match any of the currently named species. Hogna 'incognita' had long been confused with Hogna antelucana first described in 1904.\n\nSince I saw the two spec ies daily\, I was aware of their relative growth and noticed their appeara nces differed at every stage and many other striking differences turned up along the way.\n\nJoin us for the details on how Russell Pfau (@pfau_tarl eton) joined the effort in 2023 and we determined that traditional methods for differentiating species aren't always enough...\n\nFor more informati on:  https://www.inaturalist.org/journal/bacchusrock/92674-presentation-o n-identifying-wolf-spiders\n\nRegister or Zoom info: https://meet.google.c om/hek-ptdi-oma\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (A pproved for 1 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nLLB 04/29/2024 LOCATION:https://meet.google.com/hek-ptdi-oma END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1281@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T080000 DTSTAMP:20240328T015355Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/lights-out-bird-survey-daily-peak-migration-vh -2024-05-08/ SUMMARY:Lights Out Bird Survey - Daily Peak Migration (VH) DESCRIPTION:\n\nLights Out Bird Monitoring\n\nJoin the Texas Conservation A lliance and partners to help monitor downtown Dallas for bird/building str ikes during the fall migration.  All data gathered during the survey will be used by Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Texas A&\;M University for v ital research and bird protection initiatives.\n\nWhen: ALL surveys begin at 6 am and end around 8 am - rain or shine!\n\nMarch 12 - April 20\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nApril 22 - May 12 (Peak Migration)\nMon-Sun m ornings\n\nMay 13 - Jun 1\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nSignup here:  Lights Out signup\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Surveys begin and end at the Perot Mus eum Special Permit Parking Lot (Map/driving directions attached) \n\nPark ing: Enter from the Perot Parking lot entrance on Houston Street. Upon arr ival at the parking lot gate\, press the Help button on the screen and i nform security you are there for the Lights Out Dallas bird survey.  Th ey will let you in.\n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring:  A fl ashlight or headlamp\, weather-appropriate clothing\, comfortable walking shoes  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer Guide (attached): Review the guide for additional information. \n\n\n\n\nCONTACT:  Gary Barton\n\n\nLog VH to Texas Conservation Alliance Field Research (add Lights Out Bird Survey in the Comments)\n\n\nedited 3/3/24 cr LOCATION:Lights Out Meeting Spot\, 2358 N. Houston Street\, Dallas\, United States GEO:32.78649;-96.808294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2358 N. Houston Street\, Da llas\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lights Out Meeting Spot:ge o:32.78649,-96.808294 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1703@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T110000 DTSTAMP:20240421T205121Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/birding-at-the-beds-with-fort-worth-audubon-so ciety-at-3/ SUMMARY:Birding at the Beds with Fort Worth Audubon Society (AT) DESCRIPTION:Birding at the Beds with Fort Worth Audubon Society (AT)\nWedne sday\, May 8\, 2024   7:30 AM – 11:00 AM\n\nJoin Jim Sipiora for a bir d walk at the birding “hotspot\,” Village Creek Drying Beds in Arlingt on. Park in the parking lot of the Dunlop Sports Center on the South side of Green Oaks Blvd. between Davis St. and Fielder Road. The entrance to Vi llage Creek Drying Beds is across the street.\n\nTimes for June through Se ptember are 6:30 AM – 9:30 AM\, and we will be birding VCDB exclusively. October-May we will bird Dunlop Sports Park from 7:30 to 8:30 AM\; then b ird Village Creek from 8:30 to 11:00 AM. Bring water\, insect repellent\, and sunscreen. Make sure all valuables in your vehicle are placed out of s ight prior to arriving at the parking lot.\n\nMore information about the D rying Beds at www.birdwatchingdaily.com/hotspots/45 and at www.fwas.org\n\ nMeeting Location: J.W. Dunlop Sports Center\, 1500 NW Green Oaks Blvd.\, Arlington\, TX 76012\nFort Worth Audubon Website: http://www.fwas.org\n\nR eport hours to AT: Audubon Society (Approved for 3.5 hours AT)\nDo not inc lude drive time.\nMM 4/21/24 LOCATION:J.W. Dunlop Sports Center\, 1500 NW Green Oaks Blvd.\, Arlington\, TX 76012\, Arlington\, United States GEO:32.776995;-97.128146 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1500 NW Green Oaks Blvd.\, Arlington\, TX 76012\, Arlington\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITL E=J.W. Dunlop Sports Center:geo:32.776995,-97.128146 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1142@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T120000 DTSTAMP:20240630T131033Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/lewisville-lake-environmental-learning-area-ll elavh-wednesday-morning-workdays-2-2024-05-08/ SUMMARY:Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) Wednesday Morni ng Workdays (VH) DESCRIPTION:North Texas Master Naturalists join other Master Naturalist Cha pters and community volunteers to restore the prairies at Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA). Projects include (but are not limited to) nursery work such as seed harvesting and planting\, rescue of native p lants\, planting in restoration areas\, habitat evaluations\, prescribed b urns\, removal of historic fence/tree lines\, removal of exotic species.\n \nVolunteers meet at 9:00 AM and work until about Noon.\n\nTo volunteer\, contact Richard Freiheit  richard.freiheit@unt.edu\n\nNTMN Project Lead er/Contact Person: Laura Kimberly lrkimberly@gmail.com\n\nLocation: Meet a t the LLELA greenhouse and nursery\, Lewisville Lake Environmental Learnin g Area\, 201 E. Jones St.\, Lewisville 75057  Inform the gate attendant you will be volunteering at the nursery and greenhouse.  Just after passi ng the gatehouse\, turn right into the same parking area for the Blackjack Trail. (Beware your smartphone may lead you astray)\n\nOrganization websi te: http://www.llela.org\n\nReport VH to Lewisville Lake Environmental Lea rning Area (LLELA): Wildscape &\; Facility Maintenance OR Lewisville La ke Environmental Learning Area (LLELA): Natural Resource Management\n\nedi ted 6/30/24 CLG LOCATION:Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA)\, 201 E. Jones St.\, Lewisville 75057\, Lewisville\, United States GEO:33.070184;-96.953773 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=201 E. Jones St.\, Lewisvil le 75057\, Lewisville\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lewisvill e Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA):geo:33.070184,-96.953773 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1256@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T113000 DTSTAMP:20240328T010719Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/brookhaven-college-windmill-garden-wednesdays- vh-2024-05-08/ SUMMARY:Brookhaven College Windmill Garden – Wednesdays (VH) DESCRIPTION:Brookhaven College Windmill Garden\n\n\n\nWHEN: 2nd Wednesday o f each month AND the 4th Sunday of each month\n\nINSTRUCTIONS: Take approp riate precautions: Wear close toed shoes/boots\, gloves\, sun &\; insec t protection. Bring your own water and tools if you have them (clipper\, l opper\, hoe\, shovel\, trowel…) Also observe health restrictions\, if a ny\, per chapter guidelines.\n\nWe are maintaining pathways\, removing inv asive plants\, cutting back perennials\, thinning out aggressive plants\, doing plant ID and labeling of native species\, observations for citizen s cience\, and when appropriate\, planting native plants for pollinators.\n\ nWHERE:  The garden is located along the jogging trail across from Parkin g Lot P-5.  Location: Windmill Garden\, Brookhaven College\, 3939 Valley View Lane\, Farmers Branch\, TX 75244. Follow signs toward Bldg. F.  Cam pus map: https://www.dcccd.edu/maps/bhc/pages/campus-map.aspx\n\nCONTACT: for information please contact:\n\nSandra Horton <\;sandrahorton02@gmai l.com>\;\, or\nJustin Langhorst <\;the@justinlanghorst.com>\;\n\nEve ntmay be cancelled due to inclement weather or other reasons and notice wi ll be posted on NT Master Naturalist Members group Facebook page.\n\nRepor t VH to Brookhaven College Garden: Wildscape &\; Facility Maintenance\ n\n\nedited 1/1/24 cr LOCATION:Brookhaven College Windmill Garden\, 3939 Valley View Lane\, Farme rs Branch\, TX 75244\, Farmers Branch\, United States GEO:32.928281;-96.850219 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3939 Valley View Lane\, Far mers Branch\, TX 75244\, Farmers Branch\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100 ;X-TITLE=Brookhaven College Windmill Garden:geo:32.928281,-96.850219 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1760@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T153000 DTSTAMP:20240430T032847Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/the-ecological-gardening-summit-online-at/ SUMMARY:The Ecological Gardening Summit - Online (AT) DESCRIPTION:The Ecological Gardening Summit - Online (AT)\nWednesday\, May 8\, 2024   11:00 AM – 3:30 PM\n\nThis webinar is presented by the Xerc es Society\, which advocates for conservation of invertebrates. The progra m includes talks by entomologists\, biologists\, and other specialists.\n\ nFee: $35\n\nFor more information and to register in advance: https://www. eventbrite.com/e/the-ecological-gardening-summit-registration-853176031477 ?aff=Xerces\n\nWebsite: https://xerces.org/events\n\nReport hours to AT: N TX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 4.5 hours AT)\nMM 4/29/24 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1476@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T203000 DTSTAMP:20240328T181636Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/elm-fork-preserve-all-abilities-sunset-roll-an d-stroll-hike-helpers-vh/ SUMMARY:Elm Fork Preserve - All Abilities Sunset Roll and Stroll -Hike Help ers (VH) DESCRIPTION:Title (what do you call it?): All Abilities Sunset Roll and St roll\nActivity (what will be done) : Nature walk\nPlace: Elm Fork Nature Preserve\, 2335 Sandy Lake Rd.\, Carrollton\, TX 75006\nDate: March 20\, 2024 and May 8\, 2024\nTime: 6:30-8:30 PM (event is 7-8 pm)\n\nOrganizat ion: City of Carrollton\nTo signup contact: John Pauley - 972-345-6945\, Wantacracker1@gmail.com\n\nWebsite: https://www.cityofcarrollton.com/Home /Components/Calendar/Event/46970/1501?curm=3&\;cury=2024\n\nLog in VMS under: Elm Fork Nature Preserve- Public Outreach\n\nThe City of Carrollton has started scheduling activities with the help of Master Naturalists at the Elm Fork Nature Preserve. This activity includes participation by atte ndees who use equipment adapted for a disability and are mobile.\n\nWe wil l be using a paved trail through a wooded area West of the Nature Preserve \, to lead attendees on a sunset nature hike.  I am looking for up to 2 T MN to assist on one or both dates.\n\nDirections from I-35: Go West on San dy Lake Road. After passing dog park\, turn left (South) into McInnish Spo rts Complex entrance and follow park road south past sports fields. Turn r ight at R.E. Good Soccer sign\, continue past Nature Preserve and turn rig ht into parking area for pavilion and paved trail.\n\n1/8/14 cr LOCATION:Elm Fork Nature Center\, 2335 Sandy Lake Rd.\, Carrollton\, TX 750 06\, Carrollton\, United States GEO:32.964554;-96.938059 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2335 Sandy Lake Rd.\, Carro llton\, TX 75006\, Carrollton\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=E lm Fork Nature Center:geo:32.964554,-96.938059 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1812@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240509 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240512 DTSTAMP:20240503T162647Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/nature-discovery-trunk-reservation-pollinator/ SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Trunk Reservation – Pollinator DESCRIPTION:Ginger Greatens has reserved the trunk for an event at Hawthorn e school. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1282@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T080000 DTSTAMP:20240328T015355Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/lights-out-bird-survey-daily-peak-migration-vh -2024-05-09/ SUMMARY:Lights Out Bird Survey - Daily Peak Migration (VH) DESCRIPTION:\n\nLights Out Bird Monitoring\n\nJoin the Texas Conservation A lliance and partners to help monitor downtown Dallas for bird/building str ikes during the fall migration.  All data gathered during the survey will be used by Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Texas A&\;M University for v ital research and bird protection initiatives.\n\nWhen: ALL surveys begin at 6 am and end around 8 am - rain or shine!\n\nMarch 12 - April 20\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nApril 22 - May 12 (Peak Migration)\nMon-Sun m ornings\n\nMay 13 - Jun 1\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nSignup here:  Lights Out signup\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Surveys begin and end at the Perot Mus eum Special Permit Parking Lot (Map/driving directions attached) \n\nPark ing: Enter from the Perot Parking lot entrance on Houston Street. Upon arr ival at the parking lot gate\, press the Help button on the screen and i nform security you are there for the Lights Out Dallas bird survey.  Th ey will let you in.\n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring:  A fl ashlight or headlamp\, weather-appropriate clothing\, comfortable walking shoes  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer Guide (attached): Review the guide for additional information. \n\n\n\n\nCONTACT:  Gary Barton\n\n\nLog VH to Texas Conservation Alliance Field Research (add Lights Out Bird Survey in the Comments)\n\n\nedited 3/3/24 cr LOCATION:Lights Out Meeting Spot\, 2358 N. Houston Street\, Dallas\, United States GEO:32.78649;-96.808294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2358 N. Houston Street\, Da llas\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lights Out Meeting Spot:ge o:32.78649,-96.808294 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1586@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T170000 DTSTAMP:20240412T215636Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/elm-fork-nature-center-summer-outreach-vh-2024 -05-09/ SUMMARY:Elm Fork Nature Center Summer Outreach (VH) DESCRIPTION:\nTITLE: Elm Fork Nature Center Summer Outreach\n\nDESCRIPTION : Elm Fork Nature Center in Carrollton is looking for help during the bus y summer season on Thursdays from 1pm - 5pm. Asking if any NTMNs are inter ested in volunteering to assist with visitors coming to the center\, answe ring visitor questions about the preserve\, participating in some activiti es and interactive tables and providing general naturalist information to guests during the busy season\n\nWHAT: Education / outreach for visitors to Elm Fork Nature Center\n\nWHEN: Every Thursday throughout the summer f rom May 2 - August 1 (5/2\, 5/9\, 5/16\, 5/23\, 5/30\, 6/6\, 6/13\, 6/20\, 6/27\, 7/4\, 7/11\, 7/18\, 7/25\, 8/1)\n\nWHERE: Elm Fork Nature Center\ , 2335 Sandy Lake Rd\, Carrollton\, TX 75006  https://maps.app.goo.gl/F5J yc28X3N78fJGn8?g_st=ic\n\nCONTACT: Interested master naturalists please c ontact:\nDaniela Parker\nRecreation Coordinator - Education / Outdoor\n(97 2) 466-9811\ndaniela.parker@cityofcarrollton.com\n\nNOTE: Not required to volunteer the whole 4 hours each Thursday\, and not required to come every Thursday as ongoing time commitment. Any help and time is appreciated\, a s our visitor numbers greatly increase over the summer\, and we want our v isitors to feel welcome and help get their questions answered as they lear n more about our flora and fauna at Elk Fork!\n \nReport VH under Elm For k Nature Preserve: Public Outreach: TMN Report Hours\n\nSubmitted by NTMN Ashley Steel - ashleyrsteel@gmail.com\n\n4/12/24 cr\n LOCATION:Elm Fork Nature Center\, 2335 Sandy Lake Rd.\, Carrollton\, TX 750 06\, Carrollton\, United States GEO:32.964554;-96.938059 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2335 Sandy Lake Rd.\, Carro llton\, TX 75006\, Carrollton\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=E lm Fork Nature Center:geo:32.964554,-96.938059 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1827@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T200000 DTSTAMP:20240509T202709Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/webinar-global-precipitation-measurements-weat her-climate-at/ SUMMARY:Webinar:  NASA Global Precipitation Measurements: Weather & Climat e (AT) DESCRIPTION:Webinar:  NASA Global Precipitation Measurements: Weather & \; Climate (AT)\nThursday\, May 9\, 2024    7:00 PM CT – 8:00 PM CT\n \nThis will focus on the differences between weather and climate\, with a wonderful set of top-notch speakers.\n\n Dr. Marshall Shepherd is a meteo rology professor at University of Georgia\, and he is a world-renowned pub lic speaker on the impact of climate on extreme weather events. Learn more about him here.\n Andrea Portier will describe what “climate models” are\, how they are created\, and their uses in both research and real-wor ld applications.\n Kasha Patel is a former GPM science communicator who n ow writes for the Washington Post’s “The Capital Weather Gang\;” she is also a phenomenal stand-up comedian!\n Genevieve deMessiers\, the NAS A Earth to Sky coordinator\n\nFor more info: https://gpm.nasa.gov/missions /gpm/10-in-10-webinar-series\n\nRegister:  https://gpm.nasa.gov/missions/ gpm/10-in-10-webinar-series/4-weather-and-climate\n\nReport hours to AT: N TX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 1 hour AT)\nLB 05/06/2024 LOCATION:https://gpm.nasa.gov/missions/gpm/10-in-10-webinar-series/4-weathe r-and-climate END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1813@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240510 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240513 DTSTAMP:20240503T162537Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/nature-discovery-trunk-reservation-herbarium/ SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Trunk Reservation – Herbarium DESCRIPTION:Pam Carranza has reserved the trunks for a TRAC event. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1283@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T080000 DTSTAMP:20240328T015355Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/lights-out-bird-survey-daily-peak-migration-vh -2024-05-10/ SUMMARY:Lights Out Bird Survey - Daily Peak Migration (VH) DESCRIPTION:\n\nLights Out Bird Monitoring\n\nJoin the Texas Conservation A lliance and partners to help monitor downtown Dallas for bird/building str ikes during the fall migration.  All data gathered during the survey will be used by Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Texas A&\;M University for v ital research and bird protection initiatives.\n\nWhen: ALL surveys begin at 6 am and end around 8 am - rain or shine!\n\nMarch 12 - April 20\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nApril 22 - May 12 (Peak Migration)\nMon-Sun m ornings\n\nMay 13 - Jun 1\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nSignup here:  Lights Out signup\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Surveys begin and end at the Perot Mus eum Special Permit Parking Lot (Map/driving directions attached) \n\nPark ing: Enter from the Perot Parking lot entrance on Houston Street. Upon arr ival at the parking lot gate\, press the Help button on the screen and i nform security you are there for the Lights Out Dallas bird survey.  Th ey will let you in.\n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring:  A fl ashlight or headlamp\, weather-appropriate clothing\, comfortable walking shoes  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer Guide (attached): Review the guide for additional information. \n\n\n\n\nCONTACT:  Gary Barton\n\n\nLog VH to Texas Conservation Alliance Field Research (add Lights Out Bird Survey in the Comments)\n\n\nedited 3/3/24 cr LOCATION:Lights Out Meeting Spot\, 2358 N. Houston Street\, Dallas\, United States GEO:32.78649;-96.808294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2358 N. Houston Street\, Da llas\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lights Out Meeting Spot:ge o:32.78649,-96.808294 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1284@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T080000 DTSTAMP:20240328T015355Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/lights-out-bird-survey-daily-peak-migration-vh -2024-05-11/ SUMMARY:Lights Out Bird Survey - Daily Peak Migration (VH) DESCRIPTION:\n\nLights Out Bird Monitoring\n\nJoin the Texas Conservation A lliance and partners to help monitor downtown Dallas for bird/building str ikes during the fall migration.  All data gathered during the survey will be used by Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Texas A&\;M University for v ital research and bird protection initiatives.\n\nWhen: ALL surveys begin at 6 am and end around 8 am - rain or shine!\n\nMarch 12 - April 20\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nApril 22 - May 12 (Peak Migration)\nMon-Sun m ornings\n\nMay 13 - Jun 1\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nSignup here:  Lights Out signup\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Surveys begin and end at the Perot Mus eum Special Permit Parking Lot (Map/driving directions attached) \n\nPark ing: Enter from the Perot Parking lot entrance on Houston Street. Upon arr ival at the parking lot gate\, press the Help button on the screen and i nform security you are there for the Lights Out Dallas bird survey.  Th ey will let you in.\n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring:  A fl ashlight or headlamp\, weather-appropriate clothing\, comfortable walking shoes  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer Guide (attached): Review the guide for additional information. \n\n\n\n\nCONTACT:  Gary Barton\n\n\nLog VH to Texas Conservation Alliance Field Research (add Lights Out Bird Survey in the Comments)\n\n\nedited 3/3/24 cr LOCATION:Lights Out Meeting Spot\, 2358 N. Houston Street\, Dallas\, United States GEO:32.78649;-96.808294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2358 N. Houston Street\, Da llas\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lights Out Meeting Spot:ge o:32.78649,-96.808294 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1533@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T093000 DTSTAMP:20240510T181151Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/446846/ SUMMARY:2nd Saturday Bird Walk at the Heard Museum (AT) DESCRIPTION:2nd Saturday Bird Walk at the Heard Museum (AT)\nSaturday\, May 11\, 2024  |  8am-9:30am\n\n2nd Saturday Bird Walks are intended to hel p beginning and intermediate birders with bird spotting and identification techniques. There are also plenty of opportunities provided for participa nts to ask questions from experienced birders. Prairie\, woodland\, and we tland habitats are included in these walks.\n\nThis program is typically o ffered monthly from September through June annually. These walks begin pro mptly at 8 AM and last 1.5 hours.  This program is included in general ad mission and is free for Heard Museum members.\n\nBe sure to arrive on time \, because if you come a few minutes late\, the group may have already sta rted their walk. Learn more about birding at the Heard on our Birding page .\n\nRegistration:  https://www.heardmuseum.org/event/2nd-saturday-bird-w alk-may-2024/\n\nLocation:  Heard Natural Science Museum &\; Wildlife Sanctuary\, 1 Nature Place\, McKinney\, TX 75069\n\nReport hour to AT: NTX : Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 1.5 hrs)\nDo not include drive time\nLLB 11/12/2023\nLLB 03/29/2024 Added to new site CATEGORIES:Guided Walks/AT,Public Events LOCATION:Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary\, 1 Nature Place \, McKinney\, TX 75069\, McKinney\, TX\, 75069\, United States GEO:33.157873;-96.615218 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1 Nature Place\, McKinney\, TX 75069\, McKinney\, TX\, 75069\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TIT LE=Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary:geo:33.157873,-96.615 218 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1478@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T181925Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/white-rock-lake-shoreline-spruce-up-vh-2024-05 -11/ SUMMARY:White Rock Lake Shoreline Spruce Up (VH) DESCRIPTION:Join For the Love of the Lake every second Saturday for our mon thly Shoreline Spruce Up at White Rock Lake Park. Volunteers collect litte r though out White Rock Lake Park\, up White Rock Creek\, and along the sh oreline.\n\nOur Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce Up tradition happens rain or shine\, snow or heat without fail. We have been going strong without m issing a Second Saturday since 1996! The premise is simple. Together\, the East Dallas community transformed what was once a neglected and sometimes dangerous park into an urban oasis. This transformation is possible becau se volunteers collect litter in the park! Armed with trash bags\, gloves\, and a passion for East Dallas and its jewel White Rock Lake\, this army o f volunteers maintain and protect White Rock Lake Park for the enjoyment o f all the residents of Dallas.\n\nHow it Works\nOur drive-through (do not get out of your car) is open on the second Saturday of the month from 8:00 am to noon.  FTLOTL volunteers will put the supplies you need in either the trunk or back of your vehicle.  Please always wear your gloves.\n\nCo me out early on Second Saturdays\, come by the office located at northeast corner of Buckner and Garland Rd to pick up supplies\, and help us keep t he shores of White Rock Lake clean and sparkling!\n\nLog VH to For the Lov e of the Lake\n\nProject website: Home - For the Love of the Lake (whitero cklake.org)\n\nNTMN contact: Tim Gibson timothytgibson@gmail.com\n\n1/4/24 cr\n\n \; LOCATION:For the Love of the Lake (FTLOTL)\, 1152 N Buckner Blvd\, Dallas\, TX\, United States GEO:32.835001;-96.702329 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1152 N Buckner Blvd\, Dalla s\, TX\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=For the Love of the Lake (FTLOTL):geo:32.835001,-96.702329 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1709@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T093000 DTSTAMP:20240422T014559Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/early-bird-walk-with-jack-chiles-at-hagerman-n wr-at-3/ SUMMARY:Early Bird Walk with Jack Chiles at Hagerman NWR (AT) DESCRIPTION:Early Bird Walk with Jack Chiles at Hagerman NWR (AT)\nSaturday \, May 11\, 2024   8:00 AM - 9:30 AM\n\nMeet at the Visitor Center at 8 AM for a guided bird walk led by Master Naturalist Jack Chiles\, weather p ermitting. Bring binoculars or borrow ours. We will bird and walk about a mile\, at a slow pace\, on Harris Creek Trail and return in time for the S econd Saturday program.\n\nFree and open to the public\, but please let us know you’re coming. RSVP at https://friendsofhagerman.com/event-5512331 \n\nLocation: Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge\, 6465 Refuge Road\, Sherm an\, TX 75092\nContact: Alan Lusk  alan.lusk@gmail.com\nHagerman website: www.fws.gov/refuge/hagerman\nFriends of Hagerman: http://www.friendsofhag erman.com\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approve d for 1.5 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 4/21/24 LOCATION:Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge\, 6465 Refuge Road\, Sherman\, T X\, 75092\, United States GEO:33.7392;-96.752233 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6465 Refuge Road\, Sherman\ , TX\, 75092\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge:geo:33.7392,-96.752233 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1702@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T103000 DTSTAMP:20240421T204156Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/birding-in-the-park-with-fort-worth-audubon-so ciety-at-3/ SUMMARY:Birding in the Park with Fort Worth Audubon Society (AT) DESCRIPTION:Birding in the Park with Fort Worth Audubon Society (AT)\nSatur day\, May 11\, 2024   8:30 AM – 10:30 AM\n\nBirding in the Park is hel d every month by the Fort Worth Audubon Society. Meet at Foster Park\, Tra il Lake Drive and South Drive\, one mile north of I-20. This is a great fi eld trip for beginning birders\, led by Jean Ferguson. Jean will have extr a binoculars for beginners. Meeting time for June through September will b e 7:30 AM. October through May we will meet at 8:30. Please RSVP to Jean a t woboril@yahoo.com.\n\nLocation: Foster Park\, Trail Lake Drive at South Drive\, Fort Worth\, TX 76109\nWebsite: http://www.fwas.org\n\nReport hour s to AT: Audubon Society (Approved for 2 hours AT)\nDo not include drive t ime.\nMM 4/21/24 LOCATION:Foster Park\, Trail Lake Drive at South Drive\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76109\, United States GEO:32.684496;-97.373546 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Trail Lake Drive at South D rive\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76109\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE= Foster Park:geo:32.684496,-97.373546 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1552@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T093000 DTSTAMP:20240510T185021Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/2nd-saturday-guided-hike-at-the-trinity-river- audubon-center-at-4/ SUMMARY:World Migratory Bird Day - Guided Hike || Trinity River Audubon Cen ter (AT) DESCRIPTION:World Migratory Bird Day - Guided Hike || Trinity River Audubon Center (AT)\nSaturday\, May 11\, 2024  |  8:30am-9:30am CST\n\nJoin us for a guided hike led by our education team! Learn about our surrounding h abitat and our history while you enjoy your hike. Open to all ages. Entry to the grounds is included in your ticket price.\n\nAudubon is unable to p rovide binoculars at this time. Please bring your own.\n\nWe are limiting this walk to 15 people. You must be registered in advance to attend.\n\nEn try to ground is included with ticket.\n\nInformation &\; Registration:  https://trinityriver.audubon.org/events/second-saturday-guided-hike-25\ nClick on “Register Here”\n\nLocation: Trinity River Audubon Center\, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way\, Dallas\, TX 75217\nWebsite:  https://trin ityriver.audubon.org/\nContact information for questions:   Nathan.May@a udubon.org\n\nReport hour to AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approve d for 1 hr)\nDo not include drive time\nLLB 03/10/2024\nLLB 04/01/2024 Add ed to new site\nLLB 05/10/2024 Updated per Nathan May CATEGORIES:Guided Walks/AT,Public Events LOCATION:Trinity River Audubon Center (TRAC)\, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Wa y Dallas\, TX 75217\, .\, United States GEO:32.703643;-96.705377 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6500 Great Trinity Forest W ay Dallas\, TX 75217\, .\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Trinit y River Audubon Center (TRAC):geo:32.703643,-96.705377 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1764@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T110000 DTSTAMP:20240501T012612Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/frankford-prairie-workday-vh-3/ SUMMARY:Frankford Prairie Workday (VH) DESCRIPTION:Frankford Prairie Workday (VH)\n@ 9:00am – 11:00am\n\nFrankfo rd Prairie\n\n17400 Muirfield Dr\n\nDallas\, TX 75287\n\nJoin our monthly Saturday workday to liberate the prairie of invasive non-native plants.   Park in front of the old church.  Bring loppers and/or pruning saw if you have them and gloves.  We'll be cutting back\, treating and removing pri vet from the west side of the creek.\n\nOrganization website: http://fran kfordpreservationfoundation.org\n\nContact: Gary Barton\, barton.garylee@ gmail.com 214-215-6815\n\nReport VH to Frankford Prairie: Wildscape & \; Facility Maintenance\n\n \;\n\nedited 4/30/24 cr LOCATION:Frankford Prairie\, 17400 Muirfield Dr\, Dallas\, TX 75287\, Dalla s\, United States GEO:32.989323;-96.823355 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=17400 Muirfield Dr\, Dallas \, TX 75287\, Dallas\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Frankford Prairie:geo:32.989323,-96.823355 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1829@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T120000 DTSTAMP:20240509T224458Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/northaven-trail-workday-vh-2/ SUMMARY:Northaven Trail Workday (VH) DESCRIPTION:\nOn May 11th from 9 am - noon\, we'll be cleaning up one of o ur prairie conservation areas on Northaven Trail\, between Inwood Road and Strait Lane. If you have them\, please bring gloves\, weeding tools\, and a gardening shovel. Be sure to wear long pants and closed toed shoes\, an d bring drinking water.\n\nSign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA IpQLScAMHzOE0Tu2qCQwoE_NyTkEZGwpPiPGy0BPrnaPrJLr7wyMA/viewform\n\nRecord V H: Dallas parks and open spaces with Northaven Trail in the comments\nCon tact: Dorothy@northaventrail.org 214-457-1640\n\n\n5/7/24 cr END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1360@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T110000 DTSTAMP:20240328T024058Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/spring-creek-forest-workday-vh-2024-05-11/ SUMMARY:Spring Creek Forest Workday (VH) DESCRIPTION:PRESERVATION SOCIETY FOR SPRING CREEK FOREST "SECOND SATURDAY" WORKDAY\n\n* Sat.\, March 9 - 6th Annual "Death to Privet" at 1787 Holford (the west side of Holford Road)\n* Sat.\, April 13 - meet at the Halff Pa rk entrance to the Preserve (4695 Ranger Drive\, immediately east of Naama n Forest HS\, next to the batting cages)\n* Sat.\, May 11 - 1787 Holford (the west side of Holford Road). Bring a sack lunch and relax and enjoy th e incredible wildflower display after the work session.\n\nAll activities are 9-11am. Bring gloves and water\; close-toe shoes are mandatory and lon g pants are suggested.\n\n2 hours VH (under "Preservation Society habitat maintenance")\; watch the Preservation Society website (springcreekforest. org) or Facebook page for last-minute weather-related changes. Please cont act Dana Wilson\, 469.531.6856 or danawilson59@yahoo.com with questions. \n\n2/14/24 cr END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1802@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T110000 DTSTAMP:20240501T150538Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/friends-of-oak-cliff-parks-workday-kidd-spring s-vh-2/ SUMMARY:Friends of Oak Cliff Parks Workday-Kidd Springs (VH) DESCRIPTION:Friends of Oak Cliff Parks Workday – Kidd Springs Park Japane se Garden\n\nWhen: 9am-11am\n\nWhere: Kidd Springs Park – Japanese Garde n\n\n700 W Canty St – Dallas\, TX75208\n\nButterfly Garden Maintenance\n \nSponsored by: The Friends of Oak Cliff Parks\n\nMore  info – Jon Papp :   jonpapp@sbcglobal.net\n\nFOCP Info: friendsofoakccliffparks.org\n\ nWater\, snack bars and insect repellant provided.\n\nReport VH to: Dallas Parks and Open Spaces.\n\n* If the temperature is below 40 F at work day start time or if it’s raining\, the work day is cancelled\n\nNote: Park in the lot on the east (right) side  of the rec center. The garden is jus t below the lot on the east side of the lake.\n\nedited 5/1/24 cr LOCATION:Kidd Springs Park-Japanese Garden\, 700 W Canty St\, Dallas\, Unit ed States GEO:32.75225;-96.833717 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=700 W Canty St\, Dallas\, U nited States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Kidd Springs Park-Japanese Garden: geo:32.75225,-96.833717 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1824@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T110000 DTSTAMP:20240507T012234Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/pollinator-garden-planting-and-plant-labeling- vh/ SUMMARY:Pollinator Garden Planting and Plant Labeling (VH) DESCRIPTION:Pollinator Garden Planting and Plant Labeling\nWhen: Saturday M ay 11\, 2024 at 9:00am-11:00am (Weather alternate: May 18\, 2024 at 9:00- 11:am)\nWhere:\nRenner Frankford Branch Library \n6400 Frankford Rd\nDall as\, TX  75252\nDescription of event:  Add pollinator plants to the gard en at the entrance to the library\, weed and add mulch. Label plants.\nDal las Public Library- dallaslibrary2.org Renner Frankford Branch\nContact: Ruth Hewes:  rehewes@yahoo.com  cell- 214-537-739\nInstructions:  Plea se wear close toed shoes\, gloves and sun protection.\nLog VH to: Dallas P ublic Library Pollinator Garden\, note ‘Renner Frankford Branch’ in Co mments\n\n5/6/24 cr LOCATION:Renner Frankford Branch Library\, 6400 Frankford Rd\, Dallas\, Uni ted States GEO:32.997707;-96.794613 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6400 Frankford Rd\, Dallas\ , United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Renner Frankford Branch Library :geo:32.997707,-96.794613 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1537@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T153000 DTSTAMP:20240330T020500Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/2024-beginning-beekeeping-classes-at-texas-bee -supply-at-2/ SUMMARY:2024 Beginning Beekeeping Classes at Texas Bee Supply (AT) DESCRIPTION:2024 Beginning Beekeeping Classes at Texas Bee Supply (AT)\nSat urday\, May 11\, 2024  | 9:30am-3:30pm\n\nLearn what you need to know to keep bees and produce honey in this extensive 1-day\, 6 hour beginning bee keeping class. Our experienced beekeepers lead you through topics such as the basic functions of the hive\, types of bees present in your hive\, nec essary gear\, identification and treatment of bee diseases and pests\, man aging a beehive\, honey production\, honey harvest\, collection of nectar and pollen\, how to get bees for your hive\, examining a beehive\, a year in the life of a beekeeper\, and much more.\n\nWe will cover the necessary information you need to begin producing honey and raising healthy bees in this exciting 6 hour class.  Taking notes is highly recommended\n\nCost:   $99\n\nLocation: Texas Bee Supply\, 14665 County Road 633\, Blue Ridge\ , TX 75424\n\nRegistration: https://thebeesupply.com/products/beginning-be ekeeping-in-person-class-1?pr_prod_strat=use_description&\;pr_rec_id=5e 1d868a1&\;pr_rec_pid=8096043892979&\;pr_ref_pid=7892266057971&\;p r_seq=uniform\n\nLunch is provided for free.\n\nReport hours to: AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 6 hours AT )\nDo not include dri ve time\nLLB 03/23/2024\nLLB 3/29/2024 Added to new site LOCATION:Texas Bee Supply\, 14665 County Road 633\, Blue Ridge\, TX 75424\, Blue Ridge\, TX\, 75424\, United States GEO:33.37158;-96.385091 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=14665 County Road 633\, Blu e Ridge\, TX 75424\, Blue Ridge\, TX\, 75424\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIU S=100;X-TITLE=Texas Bee Supply:geo:33.37158,-96.385091 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:685@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T123000 DTSTAMP:20240325T052124Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/ned-and-genie-fritz-texas-buckeye-trail-workda y-vh-7/ SUMMARY:Ned and Genie Fritz Texas Buckeye Trail Workday (VH) DESCRIPTION:Ned and Genie Fritz Texas Buckeye Trail Workday (VH)\nLeaders a re 9:30am – 12:30pm\nVolunteers: 10:00am – 12:30pm\nSecond Saturday of the month\nPlease sign-up so we can notify you if trail/weather condition s require a postponement: https://volunteersignup.org/KRDLE\n\nOur beloved soft-surface Ned and Genie Fritz Texas Buckeye Trail is in need of our he lp. Join NTMN\, Trinity Coalition\, Bonton Farms and the Dallas Parks and Recreation for our workday on the 2nd Saturday of each month\n\nWe will be clearing herbaceous plants to maintain a 3-foot-wide that will be visible for public safety.\n\nWear work gloves\, study boots\,long pants\, a long -sleeved over shirt\, bring mask and hand sanitizer.  If possible\, bring hoes\, loppers\, rakes\, gloves and plenty of water (suggest water with e lectrolytes).  Limited number of tools and gloves will be provided.\n\nTe cnu and mosquito spray will be on hand if you choose.  Masks and distanci ng are recommended and may be required.\n\nOptional lunch at Bonton Market place patio afterward.\n\nMeet at the pavilion at Blair Park\, across from Bonton Farms.  If you arrive after the start time\, walk over the levee\ , follow the concrete trail to find the entry to the soft surface trail on the left of the concrete circle.\n\n6915 Bexar St\, Dallas\, TX 75215 (l imited parking in circle\, so might need to park along Bexar St.) Or Googl e maps: Texas Buckeye Trail Head\n\nContact: Kristi Kerr Leonard at 214.6 76.5580\, or Kristi@TrinityCoalition.org\n\nLog VH Hours to Ned and Genie Fritz Buckeye Trail and Blair Park Trails\n\nedited 1/14/24 cr LOCATION:Ned and Genie Fritz Buckeye Trail\, 6915 Bexar St\, Dallas\, TX 75 215\, Dallas\, United States GEO:32.734708;-96.753708 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6915 Bexar St\, Dallas\, TX 75215\, Dallas\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Ned and Genie F ritz Buckeye Trail:geo:32.734708,-96.753708 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1551@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T110000 DTSTAMP:20240510T185505Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/446878/ SUMMARY:World Migratory Bird Day – Guided Bird Walk || Trinity River Audu bon Center (AT) DESCRIPTION:World Migratory Bird Day – Guided Bird Walk || Trinity River Audubon Center (AT)\nSaturday\, May 11\, 2024  |  8am – 9am || 9am – 10am || 10am – 11am\n\nThere are 3 times scheduled for this Guided Bird Walk. Select your preference.\nSee heading for the times.\n\nJoin TRAC fo r a guided hike down the trails to see what birds we can find on World Mig ratory Bird Day!.\n\nFree admission to World Migratory Bird Day.\nPre-Regi stration online is required (see below)\nThere is a 15-person limit for th e walk only\n\nInformation &\; Registration:  https://trinityriver.aud ubon.org/events/guided-bird-walk-world-migratory-bird-day-1\nClick on “R egister Here”\n\nLocation: Trinity River Audubon Center\, 6500 Great Tri nity Forest Way\, Dallas\, TX 75217\nWebsite:  https://trinityriver.audub on.org/\nContact information for questions:   Nathan.May@audubon.org\n\n Report hour to AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 1 hr)\nD o not include drive time\nLLB 03/10/2024\nLLB 04/01/2024 Added to new site \nLLB 05/10/2024 Updated per Nathan May CATEGORIES:Guided Walks/AT,Public Events LOCATION:Trinity River Audubon Center (TRAC)\, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Wa y Dallas\, TX 75217\, .\, United States GEO:32.703643;-96.705377 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6500 Great Trinity Forest W ay Dallas\, TX 75217\, .\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Trinit y River Audubon Center (TRAC):geo:32.703643,-96.705377 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1555@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T120000 DTSTAMP:20240402T000335Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/we-all-live-in-a-watershed-coppell-nature-park -at/ SUMMARY:We all live in a Watershed || Coppell Nature Park (AT) DESCRIPTION:We all live in a Watershed || Coppell Nature Park (AT)\nSaturda y\, May 11\, 2024  | 10am – 12noon.\n\nFree &\; in-person\n\nRegistr ation:\nhttps://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/coppelltx/activity/search/de tail/19814?onlineSiteId=0&\;from_original_cui=true\n\nLocation: Biodive rsity Education Center\;  367 South Freeport Parkway\, Coppell\, TX. 7501 9\n\nJoin us for a fun and interactive presentation about Coppell’s wate rsheds and what you can do at home\, work\, or school to prevent pollution of creeks and rivers. Learn about big construction projects in North Texa s that combine nature and engineering to keep creeks\, lakes\, and rivers cleaner. Following the presentation there will be an interactive demonstra tion on how water flows throughout cities and into our creeks.\n\nReport h ours to: AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 2 hour AT)\nDo not include drive time\nLLB 02/11/2024\nLLB 04/01/2024 Added to new site LOCATION:Biodiversity Education Center\, 367 South Freeport Parkway\, Coppe ll\, TX. 75019\, Coppell\, TX\, 75019\, United States GEO:32.965335;-97.017966 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=367 South Freeport Parkway\ , Coppell\, TX. 75019\, Coppell\, TX\, 75019\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIU S=100;X-TITLE=Biodiversity Education Center:geo:32.965335,-97.017966 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1710@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T113000 DTSTAMP:20240422T015608Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/second-saturday-at-hagerman-nwr-at-3/ SUMMARY:Second Saturday at Hagerman NWR (AT) DESCRIPTION:Second Saturday at Hagerman NWR (AT)\nSaturday\, May 11\, 2024    10:00 AM – 11:30 AM \n\nThe Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Seco nd Saturday lecture topic will be “Establishing Tallgrass Prairies for A griculture\, Wildlife\, and Enjoyment\,” with Ellen Melson. The program is free\, open to the public\, and meets at the Visitor Center. Registrati on not needed.\n\nLocation: Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Cent er\, 6465 Refuge Road\, Sherman\, TX 75092\n\nContact: Alan Lusk  alan.lu sk@gmail.com\nHagerman website: www.fws.gov/refuge/hagerman\nFriends of Ha german: http://www.friendsofhagerman.com\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 1.5 hours AT)\nDo not include drive t ime.\nMM 4/21/24 LOCATION:Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge\, 6465 Refuge Road\, Sherman\, T X\, 75092\, United States GEO:33.7392;-96.752233 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6465 Refuge Road\, Sherman\ , TX\, 75092\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge:geo:33.7392,-96.752233 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1600@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T110000 DTSTAMP:20240415T190217Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/laura-w-bush-native-texas-park-guided-walk-at- 6/ SUMMARY:Laura W Bush Native Texas Park – Guided Walk (AT) DESCRIPTION:Laura W Bush Native Texas Park – Guided Walk (AT)\nSaturday\, May 11\, 2024  |  10:00am-11:00am  \n\nThe park guides are Certified M aster Naturalists from 3 local chapters.\n\nVisitors to the park will lear n about the installation and continued maintenance of a Blackland prairie\ , native Texas trees\, wildflowers\, hydrology\, entomology (monarch migra tion-pollinators)\, characteristics of the 3 Ecoregions in the DFW area\, and how visitors can work to increase use of natives plants and conservati on in their home areas.\n\nLocation:  Laura W Bush Native Texas Park\, 29 43 SMU Blvd. Dallas\, TX 75205\n\nTour tickets are free\;\n\nSign up for g uided tour: https://event.bushcenter.org/event/native-texas-park-tours/tic kets\n\nContact: boxoffice@bushcenter.org or 214.200.4306 for details.\ n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 1 ho ur AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nLLB 04/13/2024  Added to both sites CATEGORIES:Guided Walks/AT LOCATION:Laura W Bush Native Texas Park\, 2943 SMU Blvd. Dallas\, TX 75205\ , Dallas\, Tx\, 75205\, United States GEO:32.841026;-96.777952 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2943 SMU Blvd. Dallas\, TX 75205\, Dallas\, Tx\, 75205\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lau ra W Bush Native Texas Park:geo:32.841026,-96.777952 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1737@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T120000 DTSTAMP:20240428T024623Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/kayak-tour-at-fwnc-at-4/ SUMMARY:Kayak Tour at FWNC (AT) DESCRIPTION:Kayak Tour at FWNC (AT)\nSaturday\, May 11\, 2024   10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n\nPaddle with us and look for wildlife along the river. All equipment is provided. Meet at the Canoe Launch. Preregistration required. Activity #43072\n\n$20 with paid admission\, members $15\nAdmission is $6 \, $3 seniors.\n\nFor more information including registration link\, go to the Events Calendar (May 2024 Phenology) at the FWNC website below.\nAt t he registration site\, enter the activity number of the program you want t o attend in the search box.\n\nLocation: Fort Worth Nature Center and Refu ge\, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, Fort Worth\, TX 76135\nWebsite: https://www.f wnaturecenter.org\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 2 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 4/27/24 LOCATION:Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge\, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, Fort . Worth\, TX\, 76135\, United States GEO:32.847411;-97.475878 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, For t. Worth\, TX\, 76135\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Fort Wort h Nature Center and Refuge:geo:32.847411,-97.475878 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1763@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T130000 DTSTAMP:20240430T163441Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/friends-of-oak-cliff-parks-bug-walk-at/ SUMMARY:Friends of Oak Cliff Parks || Bug Walk - (AT) DESCRIPTION:Friends of Oak Cliff Parks || Bug Walk - (AT) \nSaturday\, May 11\, 2024   11:00 AM – 1:00 PM \n\nJoin us for a walk through the nati ve prairie meadow and woods at the Kiest Conservation Area in Oak Cliff wi th entomologist\, John Watts.\n\nOur guide is John Watts\, Entomologist at Texas Discovery Gardens. John is passionate about the biodiversity of thi s planet &\; tries to instill a greater appreciation for insects and na tive plants to the general public as a way to help conserve our dwindling natural resources.\n\nThe conservation area is an 88 acre tract of land wi th an island of native Texas prairie. Over 150 wildflower species were ide ntified by master naturalist legend Jim Varnum eleven years ago.\n\nWe wil l be meeting in the recently completed outdoor classroom. Everyone is invi ted to attend\, and there is no charge. Closed toed shoes are recommended. Water and insect repellant will be provided.\n\nLocation: Kiest Conservat ion Area\, 3238 S. Hampton Rd.\, Dallas 75224\nThe above address for the C onservation Area is the address for the tennis center within the Conservat ion Area. Do not park there. See "parking" below.\n\n*Parking The parking area is in the field at the southeast corner of the intersection of Hampto n Rd. and Keist Blvd. Park next to the kiosk.\n\nWebsite: https://friendso foakcliffparks.org\nContact: info@friendsofoakcliffparks.org\n\nReport hou rs to AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 2 hours AT)\nDo n ot include drive time.\nLLB 04/30/24 CATEGORIES:Guided Walks/AT LOCATION:Kiest Conservation Area\, 3238 S. Hampton Rd.\, Dallas 75224\, Dal las\, TX\, 75224\, United States GEO:32.705054;-96.856953 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3238 S. Hampton Rd.\, Dalla s 75224\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=K iest Conservation Area:geo:32.705054,-96.856953 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1842@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T120000 DTSTAMP:20240510T205053Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/wild-dfw-hike-world-migratory-bird-day-at-the- trinity-river-audubon-center-at/ SUMMARY:World Migratory Bird Day – Wild DFW Hike || Trinity River Audubon Center (AT) DESCRIPTION:World Migratory Bird Day – Wild DFW Hike || Trinity River Aud ubon Center (AT)\nSaturday\, May 11\, 2024  |  11am – 12noon \n\nWorld Migratory Bird Day at TRAC will include a guided bird walk\, a guided bug walk\, a bird banding demonstration\, and a recreation of the TRAC hike f rom Amy Martin’s book “Wild DFW”\n\nFree admission to World Migrator y Bird Day.\nPre-Registration online is required (see below)\nThere is a 1 5-person limit for the walk only\n\nInformation &\; Registration: https ://trinityriver.audubon.org/events/guided-bird-walk-world-migratory-bird-d ay-1\nClick on “Register Here”\n\nLocation: Trinity River Audubon Cent er\, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way\, Dallas\, TX 75217\nWebsite:  https:/ /trinityriver.audubon.org/\nContact information for questions:   Nathan. May@audubon.org\n\nReport hour to AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Ap proved for 1 hr)\nDo not include drive time\nLLB 05/10/2024\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Guided Walks/AT LOCATION:Trinity River Audubon Center\, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way\, Dal las\, TX 75217\, DALLAS\, Texas\, 75217\, United States GEO:32.703643;-96.705377 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6500 Great Trinity Forest W ay\, Dallas\, TX 75217\, DALLAS\, Texas\, 75217\, United States;X-APPLE-RA DIUS=100;X-TITLE=Trinity River Audubon Center:geo:32.703643,-96.705377 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1843@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T130000 DTSTAMP:20240510T204906Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/448800/ SUMMARY:World Migratory Bird Day – Guided Bug Walk || Trinity River Audub on Center (AT) DESCRIPTION:World Migratory Bird Day – Guided Bug Walk || Trinity River A udubon Center (AT)\nSaturday\, May 11\, 2024  || 12noon – 1pm \n\nWorld Migratory Bird Day at TRAC will include a guided bird walk\, a guided bug walk\, a bird banding demonstration\, and a recreation of the TRAC hike f rom Amy Martin’s book “Wild DFW”\n\nFree admission to World Migrator y Bird Day.\nPre-Registration is not required for this walk\n\nInformation :  https://trinityriver.audubon.org/events/guided-bird-walk-world-migrato ry-bird-day-1\n\nLocation: Trinity River Audubon Center\, 6500 Great Trini ty Forest Way\, Dallas\, TX 75217\nWebsite:  https://trinityriver.audubon .org/\nContact information for questions:   Nathan.May@audubon.org\n\nRe port hour to AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 1 hr)\nDo not include drive time\nLLB 05/10/2024 CATEGORIES:Guided Walks/AT LOCATION:Trinity River Audubon Center\, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way\, Dal las\, TX 75217\, DALLAS\, Texas\, 75217\, United States GEO:32.703643;-96.705377 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6500 Great Trinity Forest W ay\, Dallas\, TX 75217\, DALLAS\, Texas\, 75217\, United States;X-APPLE-RA DIUS=100;X-TITLE=Trinity River Audubon Center:geo:32.703643,-96.705377 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1718@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T230000 DTSTAMP:20240423T213640Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/tandy-hills-prairie-sky-star-party-fyi-3/ SUMMARY:Tandy Hills Prairie Sky/Star Party (FYI) DESCRIPTION:Tandy Hills Prairie Sky/Star Party (FYI)\nSaturday\, May 11\, 2 024   7:30 PM or after dark\n\nThe Fort Worth Astronomical Society prese nts their Saturday star party at Tandy Hills Natural Area. Free and open t o the public. Family/kid friendly\, no dogs\, please. Coolers welcome. Eve nt cancelled if the sky is cloudy.\n\nThe Fort Worth Astronomical Society is one of the first adult astronomy clubs formed in the U.S. (in 1949) and one of the largest. Members will have several telescopes set up at Tandy Hills for viewing the night sky. For more information: http://tandyhills.o rg/events/prairie-sky-star-party and http://fortworthastro.com/etiquette.h tml\n\nLocation: Tandy Hills Natural Area\, 3400 View St.\, Fort Worth\, T X 76103\n\nFriends of Tandy Hills: http://www.tandyhills.org\nMM 4/23/24 CATEGORIES:Public Events LOCATION:Tandy Hills Natural Area\, 3400 View St.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76103 \, United States GEO:32.748224;-97.274727 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3400 View St.\, Fort Worth\ , TX\, 76103\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Tandy Hills Natura l Area:geo:32.748224,-97.274727 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1814@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240512 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240519 DTSTAMP:20240503T152941Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/nature-discovery-trunk-reservation-mammal/ SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Trunk Reservation – Mammal DESCRIPTION:Ester Villareal has reserved the trunks. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1285@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T080000 DTSTAMP:20240328T015355Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/lights-out-bird-survey-daily-peak-migration-vh -2024-05-12/ SUMMARY:Lights Out Bird Survey - Daily Peak Migration (VH) DESCRIPTION:\n\nLights Out Bird Monitoring\n\nJoin the Texas Conservation A lliance and partners to help monitor downtown Dallas for bird/building str ikes during the fall migration.  All data gathered during the survey will be used by Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Texas A&\;M University for v ital research and bird protection initiatives.\n\nWhen: ALL surveys begin at 6 am and end around 8 am - rain or shine!\n\nMarch 12 - April 20\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nApril 22 - May 12 (Peak Migration)\nMon-Sun m ornings\n\nMay 13 - Jun 1\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nSignup here:  Lights Out signup\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Surveys begin and end at the Perot Mus eum Special Permit Parking Lot (Map/driving directions attached) \n\nPark ing: Enter from the Perot Parking lot entrance on Houston Street. Upon arr ival at the parking lot gate\, press the Help button on the screen and i nform security you are there for the Lights Out Dallas bird survey.  Th ey will let you in.\n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring:  A fl ashlight or headlamp\, weather-appropriate clothing\, comfortable walking shoes  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer Guide (attached): Review the guide for additional information. \n\n\n\n\nCONTACT:  Gary Barton\n\n\nLog VH to Texas Conservation Alliance Field Research (add Lights Out Bird Survey in the Comments)\n\n\nedited 3/3/24 cr LOCATION:Lights Out Meeting Spot\, 2358 N. Houston Street\, Dallas\, United States GEO:32.78649;-96.808294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2358 N. Houston Street\, Da llas\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lights Out Meeting Spot:ge o:32.78649,-96.808294 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1395@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T110000 DTSTAMP:20240328T165920Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/twelve-hills-sunday-workdays-vh-2024-05-12/ SUMMARY:Twelve Hills - Sunday Workdays (VH) DESCRIPTION:March through December\nTime\;  8:30 to 11:00 AM\n\n\nEvery Su nday morning\n\nWe’ll weed the butterfly garden and remove invasive plan ts from the prairie. There is occasional planting. There are tasks for va rious activity levels.\n\nBring water. Wear sun protection including hats and sunscreen. Closed-toe shoes and long pants are recommended.\n\nCancel led if inclement weather-rain\, snow or low temperatures. If in doubt text  Marcie at 214-535-9373 to confirm.\n\nLog in VMS under Twelve Hills Natu re Center: Natural Resource Management or Wildscape &\; Facility Mainte nance\n\n12/31/23 cr LOCATION:Twelve Hills\, 817 Mary Cliff Road \, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States GEO:32.753718;-96.850344 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=817 Mary Cliff Road \, Dall as\, TX\, 75208\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Twelve Hills:ge o:32.753718,-96.850344 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1848@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T110000 DTSTAMP:20240511T185656Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/milkweed-planting-day-at-trac-vh/ SUMMARY:Milkweed Planting Day at TRAC (VH) DESCRIPTION:The name of the event: Milkweed Planting Day\nDate and time:  May 12th 2024 9:00 AM- 11:00AM\nLocation including the street address: Tr inity River Audubon Center\n6500 Great Trinity Forest Way\, Dallas\, 75217 \, TX\nDescription of the event and how NTMN will be volunteering: We hav e dozens and dozens of milkweed plants to get in the ground ASAP\, come on out and help us make it happen!\nThe website for the project or venue (if there is one): https://trinityriver.audubon.org/\nContact information fo r questions: sofia.lopez@audubon.org\nIf rsvp is required\, how to do tha t: Email sofia.lopez@audubon.org\nLog hours in VMS under TRAC: Wildscape &\; Facility Maintenance\nSubmitted by NTMN Nathan May\n5/11/24 cr LOCATION:Trinity River Audubon Center\, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way\, Dal las\, TX 75217\, DALLAS\, Texas\, 75217\, United States GEO:32.703643;-96.705377 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6500 Great Trinity Forest W ay\, Dallas\, TX 75217\, DALLAS\, Texas\, 75217\, United States;X-APPLE-RA DIUS=100;X-TITLE=Trinity River Audubon Center:geo:32.703643,-96.705377 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1762@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T153000 DTSTAMP:20240430T041300Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/4th-sunday-nature-walk-at-spring-creek-forest- at-2/ SUMMARY:4th Sunday Nature Walk at Spring Creek Forest (AT) DESCRIPTION:4th Sunday Nature Walk at Spring Creek Forest (AT) \nSunday\, M ay 12\, 2024    2:00 PM - 3:30 PM\n\nThe 4th Sunday Nature Walk origina lly scheduled for April 28 was rained out. It is rescheduled for May 12 an d will be the same program\, leader\, time and place: “A Photo Trek Thro ugh Nature’s Gallery\,” led by photographer Matt Stepanek. Matt will c over general photography tips and tricks\, cell phone photography\, nature and wildlife photography\, and more.\n\nLocation: Spring Creek Park Prese rve\, 1770 Holford Road\, Garland\, TX 75044\nWebsite: https://springcreek forest.org\n\nReport AT to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 1.5 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 3/23/24 Updated 4/29/24 LOCATION:Spring Creek Forest Preserve\, 1770 Holford Rd. Garland\, TX 75044 \, .\, United States GEO:32.965825;-96.65395 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1770 Holford Rd. Garland\, TX 75044\, .\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Spring Creek Fores t Preserve:geo:32.965825,-96.65395 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1735@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T093000 DTSTAMP:20240428T010527Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/early-birds-at-fwnc-at-5/ SUMMARY:Early Birds at FWNC (AT) DESCRIPTION:Early Birds at FWNC (AT)\nMonday\, May 13\, 2024   7:30 AM – 9:30 AM\n\nThe summer birds have arrived. Join us for a walk to see a variety of buntings. Preregistration required. Activity #43078\n\n$5 with paid admission\, members free.\nAdmission is $6\, $3 seniors.\n\nFor more information including registration link\, go to the Events Calendar (May 2 024 Phenology) at the FWNC website below.\nAt the registration site\, ente r the activity number of the program you want to attend in the search box. \n\nLocation: Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge\, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\ , Fort Worth\, TX 76135\nWebsite: https://www.fwnaturecenter.org\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 2 hours AT)\n Do not include drive time.\nMM 4/27/24\n\n \; LOCATION:Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge\, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, Fort . Worth\, TX\, 76135\, United States GEO:32.847411;-97.475878 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, For t. Worth\, TX\, 76135\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Fort Wort h Nature Center and Refuge:geo:32.847411,-97.475878 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1579@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T163000 DTSTAMP:20240410T221249Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/project-wild-project-wet-project-learning-tree -combo-workshop-at/ SUMMARY:Project WILD/Project WET/Project Learning Tree Combo Workshop (AT) DESCRIPTION:Project WILD/Project WET/Project Learning Tree Combo Workshop ( AT)\nMonday\, May 13\, 2024   8:45 AM – 4:30 PM\n\nGet trained and rec eive activity guides in all three programs in this one-day workshop.\n\nPr oject WILD\, a Texas Parks and Wildlife project\, is “Wildlife in Learni ng Design.” It is a wildlife-based conservation and environmental educat ion program for students Kindergarten through Grade 12. It emphasizes awar eness\, appreciation and understanding of wildlife and natural resources. It can be used by classroom teachers\, environmental educators\, park and nature center personnel\, and anyone who works with children.\n\nProject W ET (Water Education for Teachers) provides hands-on educational activities to teach water systems to children of all ages.\n\nProject Learning Tree is an environmental education program that uses the forest as a “window on the world” to understand our complex environment and to stimulate cri tical thinking and decision making. It is designed for children Pre-K thro ugh 8th grade.\n\nCost: Free\, including lunch. Registration required.\n\n Register: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=wMmCY1I-o0e4 taBViZsW6wEDXy6lD3dBp-AKOvGxbUxURVkxOTFLS1VXUlJYU1RNUkVEOEVZNjNLVC4u&\; utm_campaign=govdelivery-email&\;utm_medium=email&\;utm_source=govde livery\n\nLocation: The Westin Riverwalk\, 420 W. Market St.\, San Antonio \, TX 78205\n\nReport hours to AT: Texas Parks and Wildlife Offered Traini ng (Approved for 8 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 3/14/24 LOCATION:The Westin Riverwalk\, 420 W. Market St.\, San Antonio\, TX\, Unit ed States GEO:29.423352;-98.490796 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=420 W. Market St.\, San Ant onio\, TX\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Westin Riverwalk: geo:29.423352,-98.490796 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1324@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T080000 DTSTAMP:20240328T020554Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/lights-out-bird-survey-non-peak-vh-2-2024-05-1 4/ SUMMARY:Lights Out Bird Survey - Non-Peak (VH) DESCRIPTION:\n\nLights Out Bird Monitoring\n\nJoin the Texas Conservation A lliance and partners to help monitor downtown Dallas for bird/building str ikes during the fall migration.  All data gathered during the survey will be used by Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Texas A&\;M University for v ital research and bird protection initiatives.\n\nWhen: ALL surveys begin at 6 am and end around 8 am - rain or shine!\n\nMarch 12 - April 20\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nApril 22 - May 12 (Peak Migration)\nMon-Sun m ornings\n\nMay 13 - Jun 1\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nSignup here:  Lights Out signup\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Surveys begin and end at the Perot Mus eum Special Permit Parking Lot (Map/driving directions attached) \n\nPark ing: Enter from the Perot Parking lot entrance on Houston Street. Upon arr ival at the parking lot gate\, press the Help button on the screen and i nform security you are there for the Lights Out Dallas bird survey.  Th ey will let you in.\n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring:  A fl ashlight or headlamp\, weather-appropriate clothing\, comfortable walking shoes  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer Guide (attached): Review the guide for additional information. \n\n\n\n\nCONTACT:  Gary Barton\n\n\nLog VH to Texas Conservation Alliance Field Research (add Lights Out Bird Survey in the Comments)\n\n\nedited 3/3/24 cr LOCATION:Lights Out Meeting Spot\, 2358 N. Houston Street\, Dallas\, United States GEO:32.78649;-96.808294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2358 N. Houston Street\, Da llas\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lights Out Meeting Spot:ge o:32.78649,-96.808294 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1182@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T120000 DTSTAMP:20240501T122405Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/texas-discovery-gardens-workday-every-tuesday- from-8-to-12-vh-2024-05-14/ SUMMARY:Texas Discovery Gardens Workday Every Tuesday from 8 to 12 (VH) DESCRIPTION:Texas Discovery Gardens Workday Every Tuesday from 8 to 12\n\nC ome and go as needed\,  Enter through Gate 6\, turn right and bear left t o the parking lot at the greenhouse.\n\nWe work in The Benny Simpson Nativ e Plant Garden as well as others to keep the7 1/2 acres looking great.\n\n Bring your own tools or use ours.  We provide bug spray and sunscreen.\n\ nHope to see you there.\n\nJudy Meagher  214-349-1419  judymeagher@gmai l.com\n\nReport to Texas Discovery Gardens Wildscape and Maintenance\n\n  \n\nedited 5/1/24 cr LOCATION:Texas Discovery Gardens\, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. \, Dall as\, TX\, 75210-2405\, United States GEO:32.775153;-96.759738 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. \, Dallas\, TX\, 75210-2405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TIT LE=Texas Discovery Gardens:geo:32.775153,-96.759738 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1732@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T120000 DTSTAMP:20240427T010900Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/sid-richardson-tract-hike-with-fort-worth-npat -at/ SUMMARY:Sid Richardson Tract Hike with Fort Worth NPAT (AT) DESCRIPTION:Sid Richardson Tract Hike with Fort Worth NPAT (AT) \nTuesday\, May 14\, 2024     8:30 AM - 12:00 PM\n\nThe Sid Richardson Tract is a prairie remnant at Benbrook Lake and a U.S Army Corps of Engineers proper ty. Join hike leader Jeff Quayle to explore the diversity of this area.\n\ nCost: Free\n\nFor more information and to register: https://www.tickettai lor.com/events/npatfortworthchapter/1128095\n\nLocation: Registered partic ipants will receive location information.\nContact: Jeff Quayle  squaylei 2000@gmail.com\n\nWebsite: https://texasprairie.org/fort-worth-chapter/\n\ nReport AT to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 3.5 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 4/26/24 LOCATION:Sid Richardson Tract\, Lake Benbrook\, Fort Worth\, TX\, United St ates GEO:32.628733;-97.467888 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lake Benbrook\, Fort Worth\ , TX\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sid Richardson Tract:geo:3 2.628733,-97.467888 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1724@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T170000 DTSTAMP:20240425T010037Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/texas-riparian-and-stream-ecosystem-workshop-e agle-mountain-lake-at/ SUMMARY:Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Workshop: Eagle Mountain Lake ( AT) DESCRIPTION:Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Workshop: Eagle Mountain La ke (AT)\nTuesday\, May 14\, 2024   9:00 AM – 5:00 PM\n\nTexas A&\;M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas Water Resources Institute are ho sting a free workshop on the nature and function of stream and riparian zo nes\, as well as the benefits and economic impacts from healthy riparian s ystems. Workshop topics include watershed processes\, basic hydrology\, er osion/deposition principles\, riparian vegetation\, causes of degradation and possible resulting impairment\, resources available to prevent and/or resolve degradation.\n\nDress is casual and comfortable for the weather\, as we will be outside at the stream during the afternoon. You may order a catered lunch payable by card online\, or you may bring your own lunch.\n\ nLocation: Azle Memorial Library\, 333 West Main Street\, Azle\, TX 76020\ nCost: Free\n\nTo attend\, RSVP online at website below by May 7.\n\nDetai ls and registration available at https://tamu.estore.flywire.com/products/ azle24\n\nContact: Alexander.Neal@ag.tamu.edu  979-314-2351\n\nReport hou rs to AT: Texas A&\;M AgriLife Offered Training (Approved for 7 hours A T)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 4/24/24 LOCATION:Azle Memorial Library\, 333 West Main Street\, Azle\, TX\, 76020\, United States GEO:32.895501;-97.547997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=333 West Main Street\, Azle \, TX\, 76020\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Azle Memorial Lib rary:geo:32.895501,-97.547997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1580@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T113000 DTSTAMP:20240410T222158Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/brit-behind-the-scenes-tour-at/ SUMMARY:BRIT Behind-the-Scenes Tour (AT) DESCRIPTION:BRIT Behind-the-Scenes Tour (AT)\nTuesday\, May 14\, 2024   1 0:00 AM – 11:30 AM\n\nTiana Rehman\, Director of the Herbarium\, is givi ng a presentation on the history\, science and art of herbaria followed by a behind-the-scenes tour of the incredible collection at BRIT. This is a custom-made event for just our chapter – to teach us and to say thanks f or our involvement at BRIT!\n\nSign up: https://volunteersignup.org/WQLF7\ n\nLocation: Botanical Research Institute of Texas/Fort Worth Botanic Gard en\, 3220 Fort Worth Botanic Garden Boulevard\, Fort Worth\, TX 76107\n\nD irections to BRIT from Interstate 30: Exit University Drive. Go north on U niversity. Turn left into the main entrance of the BRIT/Fort Worth Botanic Garden campus. (Divided in and out lanes with a center grass median and l arge flower clock.) Go through the gate. BRIT is on your right. Turn right into the first parking lot.\n\nWebsite: www.fwbg.org\n\nContact: Nancy Wi lson nativeplantnance@gmail.com 214-405-0329\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: O ther Pre-approved Training (Approved for 1.5 hours AT)\nDo not include dri ve time.\nMM 3/16/24 LOCATION:Botanical Research Institute of Texas/Fort Worth Botanic Garden\, 3220 Fort Worth Botanic Garden Boulevard\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76107\, Unite d States GEO:32.740245;-97.362459 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3220 Fort Worth Botanic Gar den Boulevard\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76107\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100 ;X-TITLE=Botanical Research Institute of Texas/Fort Worth Botanic Garden:g eo:32.740245,-97.362459 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1519@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T130000 DTSTAMP:20240425T182117Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/tmn-tuesdays-virtual-series-topic-speaker-tbd- at-3/ SUMMARY:TMN Tuesdays Virtual Series - No Mow Zones\, TPWD (AT) DESCRIPTION:TMN Tuesdays Virtual Series - No Mow Zones\, TPWD (AT)\nTuesday \, May 14\, 2024  |  12:00 PM – 1:00 PM   Zoom only\n\nWe are excite d to once again host our TMNTuesdays webinar series on the second Tuesday of the month through the 2024 year. TMNTuesdays are a way to learn about t op conservation issues of the state\, earn advanced training hours and int eract with wildlife professionals from across the state!\n\nSpeaker Rachel Richter\, Urban Wildlife Biologist\, TPWD \n\nFor May\, No Mow Zones – starting at noon on Tuesday\, May 14th.\n\nMore details can be found at:   https://txmn.tamu.edu/tmntuesdays/\n\nRegistration:\nhttps://tpwdevents .webex.com/webappng/sites/tpwdevents/webinar/webinarSeries/register/4e6f9d d3145e4368a56d4c028b97f158\n\nReport Hours to: AT: TMN Tuesday (Approved f or 1 hour AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nLLB 12/18/2023\nLLB 03/29/2024 Added to new site\nLLB 04/25/2024 Updated LOCATION:https://tpwdevents.webex.com/webappng/sites/tpwdevents/webinar/web inarSeries/register/4e6f9dd3145e4368a56d4c028b97f158 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1749@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T200000 DTSTAMP:20240429T233744Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/npsot-trinity-forks-june-presenting-welcoming- pollinators-to-your-yard-at/ SUMMARY:NPSOT Trinity Forks June Presenting – “Welcoming Pollinators to Your Yard” (AT) DESCRIPTION:NPSOT Trinity Forks June Presenting – “Welcoming Pollinator s to Your Yard” (AT)\nTuesday\, May 14\, 2024  |  7pm – 8:pm  \n\nS upporting all pollinators\, especially honey bees\, is so important\, and there are many things each of us can do on our property to help them along . Our program\, “Welcoming Pollinators to Your Yard” will be delivered by Liz Moyer of the Denton County Master Gardeners Association and the Na tive Plant Society of Texas.\n\nHosted by the Denton County Beekeepers Ass ociation at the recreational center at 2001 W. Windsor\, Denton\n\nSpeaker :  Master Gardner\, Liz Moyer\n\nLocation: North Lakes Recreational Cente r\, 2001 W. Windsor\, Denton\, TX\n\nFor more details: https://www.npsot.o rg/event/welcoming-pollinators-to-your-yard/\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: O ther Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 1 hour AT)\nDo not include drive time\nLLB 04/29/2024 LOCATION:North Lakes Recreational Center\, 2001 W. Windsor\, Denton\, TX\, Denton\, Texas\, United States GEO:33.238521;-97.154795 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2001 W. Windsor\, Denton\, TX\, Denton\, Texas\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=North Lakes Recreational Center:geo:33.238521,-97.154795 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1513@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T203000 DTSTAMP:20240511T143531Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/tmn-blackland-prairie-may-2024-chapter-meeting -at/ SUMMARY:TMN Blackland Prairie May 2024 Chapter Meeting (AT) DESCRIPTION:TMN Blackland Prairie May 2024 Chapter Meeting (AT)\nTuesday\, May 14\, 2024  |  7 PM – 8:30 PM  Hybrid meeting\n\nSpeaker – Jeff Witt\nTopic: Wild Frisco\n\nLocation:  Heard Natural Science Museum &\ ; Wildlife Sanctuary\, 1 Nature Place\, McKinney\, TX 75069 (Science Resou rce Center (SRC) Building)\n\nTimes:\n––SRC Doors will open at 6:00 PM \n––The Zoom waiting room will open at 6:45 PM\n––Chapter Meeting will begin at 7:00 PM\n––Naturalist Talk will begin at 7:30 PM (appr oximately)\n\nZoom registration:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/registe r/tZUqc-yrqT4rHtzVMlNaWFk_mL0NlAjq0Lpj\n\nRegister in advance for these me etings.  After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email contai ning information about joining the meetings.\n\nFor more details\, please go to:\n\nhttps://txmn.org/bptmn/event/bptmn-chapter-meeting-2/2024-05-14/ \n\nPlease report hours to: AT: NTX: Other TMN Chapters Offered Training ( Approved for 1 hour AT)\nInclude speaker’s name and topic in the descri ption box.\nDo not include drive time\nLLB - 12/14/2023\nLLB – 03-29-202 4 Updated to new site\nLLB – 05-11/2024 Updated with speaker &\; topi c LOCATION:Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary\, 1 Nature Place \, McKinney\, TX 75069\, McKinney\, TX\, 75069\, United States GEO:33.157873;-96.615218 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1 Nature Place\, McKinney\, TX 75069\, McKinney\, TX\, 75069\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TIT LE=Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary:geo:33.157873,-96.615 218 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1325@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T080000 DTSTAMP:20240328T020554Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/lights-out-bird-survey-non-peak-vh-2-2024-05-1 5/ SUMMARY:Lights Out Bird Survey - Non-Peak (VH) DESCRIPTION:\n\nLights Out Bird Monitoring\n\nJoin the Texas Conservation A lliance and partners to help monitor downtown Dallas for bird/building str ikes during the fall migration.  All data gathered during the survey will be used by Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Texas A&\;M University for v ital research and bird protection initiatives.\n\nWhen: ALL surveys begin at 6 am and end around 8 am - rain or shine!\n\nMarch 12 - April 20\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nApril 22 - May 12 (Peak Migration)\nMon-Sun m ornings\n\nMay 13 - Jun 1\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nSignup here:  Lights Out signup\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Surveys begin and end at the Perot Mus eum Special Permit Parking Lot (Map/driving directions attached) \n\nPark ing: Enter from the Perot Parking lot entrance on Houston Street. Upon arr ival at the parking lot gate\, press the Help button on the screen and i nform security you are there for the Lights Out Dallas bird survey.  Th ey will let you in.\n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring:  A fl ashlight or headlamp\, weather-appropriate clothing\, comfortable walking shoes  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer Guide (attached): Review the guide for additional information. \n\n\n\n\nCONTACT:  Gary Barton\n\n\nLog VH to Texas Conservation Alliance Field Research (add Lights Out Bird Survey in the Comments)\n\n\nedited 3/3/24 cr LOCATION:Lights Out Meeting Spot\, 2358 N. Houston Street\, Dallas\, United States GEO:32.78649;-96.808294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2358 N. Houston Street\, Da llas\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lights Out Meeting Spot:ge o:32.78649,-96.808294 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1143@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T120000 DTSTAMP:20240630T131033Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/lewisville-lake-environmental-learning-area-ll elavh-wednesday-morning-workdays-2-2024-05-15/ SUMMARY:Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) Wednesday Morni ng Workdays (VH) DESCRIPTION:North Texas Master Naturalists join other Master Naturalist Cha pters and community volunteers to restore the prairies at Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA). Projects include (but are not limited to) nursery work such as seed harvesting and planting\, rescue of native p lants\, planting in restoration areas\, habitat evaluations\, prescribed b urns\, removal of historic fence/tree lines\, removal of exotic species.\n \nVolunteers meet at 9:00 AM and work until about Noon.\n\nTo volunteer\, contact Richard Freiheit  richard.freiheit@unt.edu\n\nNTMN Project Lead er/Contact Person: Laura Kimberly lrkimberly@gmail.com\n\nLocation: Meet a t the LLELA greenhouse and nursery\, Lewisville Lake Environmental Learnin g Area\, 201 E. Jones St.\, Lewisville 75057  Inform the gate attendant you will be volunteering at the nursery and greenhouse.  Just after passi ng the gatehouse\, turn right into the same parking area for the Blackjack Trail. (Beware your smartphone may lead you astray)\n\nOrganization websi te: http://www.llela.org\n\nReport VH to Lewisville Lake Environmental Lea rning Area (LLELA): Wildscape &\; Facility Maintenance OR Lewisville La ke Environmental Learning Area (LLELA): Natural Resource Management\n\nedi ted 6/30/24 CLG LOCATION:Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA)\, 201 E. Jones St.\, Lewisville 75057\, Lewisville\, United States GEO:33.070184;-96.953773 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=201 E. Jones St.\, Lewisvil le 75057\, Lewisville\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lewisvill e Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA):geo:33.070184,-96.953773 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1832@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T130000 DTSTAMP:20240513T165607Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/webinar-western-hognose-snakes-in-texas-how-ma ny-species-at/ SUMMARY:Webinar – Western Hognose Snakes in Texas: How Many Species? (AT) DESCRIPTION:Webinar – Western Hognose Snakes in Texas: How Many Species? (AT) \nWednesday\, May 15\, 2024   12:00 PM - 1:00 PM\n\nThis webinar is part of the Wildlife Diversity Webinar Series\, presented by Texas Parks and Wildlife. The speaker is Corey E. Roelke of University of Texas at Arl ington.\n\nFree. Register in advance: https://tpwdevents.webex.com/webappn g/sites/tpwdevents/meeting/register/06704d8eb6704ad686f30eb937be743d?ticke t=4832534b0000000777ef7ae603e2f566bfbd93bd922539fb4eb9725a539cb5a049b639b5 f3700668&\;timestamp=1715137178767&\;RGID=r7d527b595cc09ccbc37d05ba2 110a5a2\n\nNote: Registration via mobile device is not supported. You must register using a computer.\n\nReport AT to AT: Texas Parks and Wildlife O ffered Training (Approved for 1 hour AT)\nMM 5/7/24 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1516@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T190000 DTSTAMP:20240329T165158Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/spanish-sessions-as-it-relates-to-nature-tmn-n orth-texas-chapter-at-2/ SUMMARY:Spanish Sessions as it relates to Nature – TMN North Texas chapte r (AT) DESCRIPTION:Spanish Sessions as it relates to Nature – TMN North Texas ch apter (AT)\nWednesday\, May 15\, 2024 | 6:30pm – 7:00pm\n\nJoin Angelica Torres\, Nancy Pineda\, and Heidi Meausoone for monthly teaching session. Learn and refresh your Spanish knowledge as it relates to nature terms an d interacting with the community for engagement and outreach.  These ses sions will be on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 7pm\, beginni ng on the 17th of January and running through to the 19th of June.\n\nZoom info:   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81208946431?pwd=5qsoD43LcM3R9ckUZfQRS EecTID5YD.1\n\nPlease report hours to: AT: NTX: Chapter Offered Training (.5 hour)\nDo not include drive time.\nLLB - 01/10/2024\nLLB – 03/29/202 4 Added to new site LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81208946431?pwd=5qsoD43LcM3R9ckUZfQRSEec TID5YD.1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1849@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T200000 DTSTAMP:20240511T203337Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/webinar-texas-stream-team-monitoring-project-a t/ SUMMARY:Webinar – Texas Stream Team Monitoring Project (AT) DESCRIPTION:Webinar – Texas Stream Team Monitoring Project (AT)\nWednesda y\, May 15\, 2024   6:30 PM – 8:00 PM\n\nThis free program is part of the Water Wednesdays series focused on all things water\, provided by Agri Life. Participants will hear three speakers describe the Texas Stream Team and their roles in it.\n\nRegister in advance: https://events.teams.micro soft.com/event/5b8b8b10-9314-40a4-bbb9-e9d734b5cdb7@9fd7580a-6472-4d9c-a14 2-d131d3a7a116\n\nReport hours to AT: Texas A&\;M AgriLife Offered Trai ning (Approved for 1.5 hours AT)\nMM 5/11/24 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1853@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240516 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240520 DTSTAMP:20240516T174326Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/nature-discovery-trunk-reservation-prairie-4/ SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Trunk Reservation - Prairie DESCRIPTION:Esther Villareal has reserved the trunks. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1838@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T093000 DTSTAMP:20240508T213503Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/3rd-thursday-bird-walk-at-the-heard-museum-at/ SUMMARY:3rd Thursday Bird Walk at the Heard Museum (AT) DESCRIPTION:3rd Thursday Bird Walk at the Heard Museum (AT)\nThursday\, May 16\, 2024  |  8am-9:30am\n\n3rd Thursday Bird Walks in the Heard Wildli fe Sanctuary are offered by Heard staff. These seasonally relevant bird wa lks are intended to help beginning and intermediate birders with bird spot ting and identification techniques. There are also plenty of opportunities provided for participants to ask questions from experienced birders. This program is offered monthly. These walks begin promptly at 8 AM.\n\nThis p rogram is included in general admission and is free for Heard Museum me mbers.\n\nRegistration:  https://www.heardmuseum.org/event/3rd-thursday-b ird-walk-may-2024/\n\nLocation:  Heard Natural Science Museum &\; Wild life Sanctuary\, 1 Nature Place\, McKinney\, TX 75069\n\nReport hour to AT : NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 1.5 hrs)\nDo not include drive time\nLLB 05/08/2024 CATEGORIES:Guided Walks/AT LOCATION:Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary\, 1 Nature Place \, McKinney\, TX 75069\, McKinney\, TX\, 75069\, United States GEO:33.157873;-96.615218 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1 Nature Place\, McKinney\, TX 75069\, McKinney\, TX\, 75069\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TIT LE=Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary:geo:33.157873,-96.615 218 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1607@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T100000 DTSTAMP:20240414T162707Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/frankford-prairie-weekly-workday-vh-2-2024-05- 16/ SUMMARY:Frankford Prairie Weekly Workday (VH) DESCRIPTION:Frankford Prairie Weekly Workday\n\nEvery Thursday 8am-10am\n17 400 Muirfield Dr\, Dallas\, TX 75287\n\nPrairie Maintenance and seed colle ction\nWe cancel for rain and if it’s under 40 Degrees.\nBring Hand trow els\, small clippers/ loppers and Gloves.\nInsect and sun protection\n\nCo ntact: Julia Koch 214.226.2328\n\nLog hours in VMS under Frankford Prairie : Wildscape &\; Facility Maintenance\n\nedited 4/14/24 cr LOCATION:Frankford Prairie\, 17400 Muirfield Drive\, Dallas\, TX\, USA\, Da llas\, United States GEO:32.989323;-96.823355 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=17400 Muirfield Drive\, Dal las\, TX\, USA\, Dallas\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Frankfo rd Prairie:geo:32.989323,-96.823355 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1754@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T120000 DTSTAMP:20240430T021344Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/arborist-school-at-2/ SUMMARY:Arborist School (AT) DESCRIPTION:Arborist School (AT)\nThursday\, May 16\, 2024   8:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n\nThe City of Dallas Arborist School provides training for those who work with trees daily and/or are working toward Arborist Certificatio n or who simply want a Tree Basics course to increase their tree knowledge . Topics include botany\, plant physiology\, identification\, insects and disease\, maintenance\, assessment\, and more. Classes meet the third Thur sday of each month\, April-September 2024\, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM. Register for one or more classes. See flyer below for class dates and topics.\n\nThe M ay 16 class will cover Insects/Disease and Tree Assessment.\n\nTo sign up for classes\, contact Karen Woodard\, City Forester\, karen.woodard@dallas .gov\nRegister by April 18.\n\nTraining Location: Dallas Water Utilities\, Stormwater Operations Training Room\, 2245 Irving Blvd.\, Dallas 75207\n\ nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 4 hour s AT per class)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 4/29/24\n\nFlyer/Class Sch edule  2024 Arborist School flyer_ENG LOCATION:Dallas Water Utilities\, 2245 Irving Blvd.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75207\, United States GEO:32.795889;-96.835813 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2245 Irving Blvd.\, Dallas\ , TX\, 75207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Dallas Water Utili ties:geo:32.795889,-96.835813 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1540@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T120000 DTSTAMP:20240330T205833Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/cooperative-hunting-behavior-harriss-hawks-tmn -elm-fork-mtg-at/ SUMMARY:Cooperative Hunting Behavior\, Harris’s Hawks– TMN Elm Fork mtg (AT) DESCRIPTION:Cooperative Hunting Behavior\, Harris’s Hawks– TMN Elm Fork mtg (AT)\nThursday\, May 16\, 2024 | 9:30am-12noon\n(Social begins at 9am )\n\nJoin speaker: Jim Bednarz\, PhD\, for " Cooperative Hunting Behavior\ , Harris’s Hawks".\n\nMore information:\nhttps://txmn.org/elmfork/stayin g-connected/chapter-meeting/\n\nLocation:  Southwest Courthouse – 6200 Canyon Falls Dr. Flower Mound TX\n\nPlease report hours to: AT: NTX: Other TMN Chapters Offered Training (Approved for 1 hour AT)\nDo not include dr ive time.\nLLB - 02/23/2024\nLLB - 03/30/2024 Added to new site LOCATION:Southwest Courthouse\, 6200 Canyon Falls Dr. Flower Mound TX  762 26\, Flower Mound\, TX\, 76226\, United States GEO:33.072759;-97.203065 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6200 Canyon Falls Dr. Flowe r Mound TX  76226\, Flower Mound\, TX\, 76226\, United States;X-APPLE-RAD IUS=100;X-TITLE=Southwest Courthouse:geo:33.072759,-97.203065 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1733@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T120000 DTSTAMP:20240428T005324Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/webinar-pond-management-at/ SUMMARY:Webinar – Pond Management (AT) DESCRIPTION:Webinar – Pond Management (AT)\nThursday\, May 16\, 2024   11:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n\nThis webinar is presented by USDA Natural Resourc es Conservation Service and the North Carolina Tree Farm Program. Particip ants will learn pond design and construction\, stocking ponds and harvesti ng\, maintaining balanced fish populations\, and common pond management pr oblems and how to solve them.\n\n The webinar format is Zoom. Space in se ssions is limited to 500 participants.\n\nYou can register for this webina r in advance. You can join the webinar 15-30 minutes before the start time . Go to http://conservationwebinars.net and then navigate to the Forestry Portal by using the red arrow on the right. (You can also choose “Live W ebinars” from the top of the page to access a list of webinars.) Select “Pond Management.” Once at the program page\, select the “Join” bu tton.  Additional instructions are available at the above website.\n\nRep ort hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 1 hour AT) \nMM 4/27/24 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1587@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T170000 DTSTAMP:20240412T215636Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/elm-fork-nature-center-summer-outreach-vh-2024 -05-16/ SUMMARY:Elm Fork Nature Center Summer Outreach (VH) DESCRIPTION:\nTITLE: Elm Fork Nature Center Summer Outreach\n\nDESCRIPTION : Elm Fork Nature Center in Carrollton is looking for help during the bus y summer season on Thursdays from 1pm - 5pm. Asking if any NTMNs are inter ested in volunteering to assist with visitors coming to the center\, answe ring visitor questions about the preserve\, participating in some activiti es and interactive tables and providing general naturalist information to guests during the busy season\n\nWHAT: Education / outreach for visitors to Elm Fork Nature Center\n\nWHEN: Every Thursday throughout the summer f rom May 2 - August 1 (5/2\, 5/9\, 5/16\, 5/23\, 5/30\, 6/6\, 6/13\, 6/20\, 6/27\, 7/4\, 7/11\, 7/18\, 7/25\, 8/1)\n\nWHERE: Elm Fork Nature Center\ , 2335 Sandy Lake Rd\, Carrollton\, TX 75006  https://maps.app.goo.gl/F5J yc28X3N78fJGn8?g_st=ic\n\nCONTACT: Interested master naturalists please c ontact:\nDaniela Parker\nRecreation Coordinator - Education / Outdoor\n(97 2) 466-9811\ndaniela.parker@cityofcarrollton.com\n\nNOTE: Not required to volunteer the whole 4 hours each Thursday\, and not required to come every Thursday as ongoing time commitment. Any help and time is appreciated\, a s our visitor numbers greatly increase over the summer\, and we want our v isitors to feel welcome and help get their questions answered as they lear n more about our flora and fauna at Elk Fork!\n \nReport VH under Elm For k Nature Preserve: Public Outreach: TMN Report Hours\n\nSubmitted by NTMN Ashley Steel - ashleyrsteel@gmail.com\n\n4/12/24 cr\n LOCATION:Elm Fork Nature Center\, 2335 Sandy Lake Rd.\, Carrollton\, TX 750 06\, Carrollton\, United States GEO:32.964554;-96.938059 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2335 Sandy Lake Rd.\, Carro llton\, TX 75006\, Carrollton\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=E lm Fork Nature Center:geo:32.964554,-96.938059 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1719@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T193000 DTSTAMP:20240423T215527Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/webinar-feral-pigs-and-water-issues-at/ SUMMARY:Webinar – Feral Pigs and Water Issues (AT) DESCRIPTION:Webinar – Feral Pigs and Water Issues (AT) \nThursday\, May 1 6\, 2024    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM\n\nThe Texas Waters Specialist certificat ion program of TPWD is providing this Texas Waters webinar\, which will be presented by Michael J. Bodenchuk\, Texas State Director with USDA Aphis Wildlife Services\, which manages conflicts between people and wildlife. T hey address problems such as livestock predation\, crop losses\, and prope rty damage. Any Master Naturalists interested in learning more about Texas waters and watersheds are invited to attend.\n\nRegister any time for th is Texas Waters Webinar at https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/water-educati on/texaswatersprogram/texaswatersspecialist\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webi nar.\n\nThe webinar will begin at 6:30 PM on Thursday\, May 16.\n\nFor que stions: Melissa Felty Alderson 512-389-8060  melissa.alderson@tpwd.texas. gov\n\nParticipants in the Texas Waters Specialist program should report A T to AT: Texas Waters Certification Training (Approved for 1 hour AT)\nAll other MNs should report AT to AT: Texas Parks and Wildlife Offered Traini ng (Approved for 1 hour AT)\nMM 4/23/24 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1816@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240517 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240520 DTSTAMP:20240503T163247Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/nature-discovery-trunk-reservation-outreach-2/ SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Trunk Reservation – Outreach DESCRIPTION:Leea Thompson has reserved the Outreach Trunk. Friends of the S oPAC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1817@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240517 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240521 DTSTAMP:20240503T163504Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/nature-discovery-trunk-reservation-pollinator- 2/ SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Trunk Reservation – Pollinator DESCRIPTION:Elaine White has reserved the Pollinator Trunks. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1815@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240517 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240520 DTSTAMP:20240503T163030Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/nature-discovery-trunk-reservation-forest-bird / SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Trunk Reservation – Forest & Bird DESCRIPTION:Ginger Greatens has reserved the trunks. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1486@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240517 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240521 DTSTAMP:20240328T182210Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/brazos-river-weekend-of-vh-at/ SUMMARY:Brazos River Weekend of VH/AT DESCRIPTION:Brazos River Clean Up\, Dinner and Camping \n\nRegister Here - https://txmn.org/rbc/brazos-river-cleanup/\n\nMay 18\, 8:00 am \n\nJoin w ith MNs from other North Texas chapters to clean up the Brazos! Rio Brazos Chapter Texas Master Naturalist is hosting the event at Little L Ranch al ong with Friends of the Brazos River\, Texas Conservation Alliance and Tex as Land Conservancy. Cross Timbers MN\, Prairies &\; Oaks MN\, Heart of Texas MN and North Texas MN Chapters are being invited.\n\nBring your own kayaks or canoes to help remove trash. There will be a limited number of kayaks and canoes available on a first come basis so please ask. We also h ave several areas that can be cleaned up on foot along the riverbank and i n shallow areas. There are options to camp riverside at Little L Ranch on Friday thru Monday morning\, to stay at an area motel or B&\;B\, or to drive in and out for the day or the weekend. Little L Ranch is a 90-minute drive from Dallas. \n\nClean Up: Master Naturalists will clean up the st retch of river upstream and/or downstream of Little L Ranch to the Brazos Point bridges.\n\nVH: Approved for up to six hours of river cleanup. Log i n VMS under NTX: Other Natural Resource Management\n\nAT: On Saturday PM\, Sunday and Monday AM\, there will be several AT activities to choose from . Some of the possible AT activities include Mothing (Sam Kieschnick)\, Ed ible Plants (Bob Richie)\, Mussels (Justin Grimm)\, Plant Walk (Aaron Linc oln)\, Bird Walk (Dave Moore)\, Dragonflies (Valerie Tabor)\, Riparian Pla nt Walk (Ricky Linex). Do you have one to offer? More details to be forthc oming. Log in VMS under AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training\n\nDinner: At 6pm Saturday\, a special dinner and gathering for all participants will b e held at Little L Ranch\, 503 County Road 423\, Nemo\, TX 76070 (On south and west of Brazos River). FBR is sponsoring BBQ catered by Celebration R estaurant. MN RSVP below. Pot luck dishes and desserts for Saturday dinner and Sunday camp breakfast are welcome. Dutch oven cooks are especially we lcome. \n\nCamping: Tent and RV camping is encouraged Friday\, Saturday a nd Sunday near riverside or nearer the ranch house at Little L Ranch. Port able toilets and private outdoor showers will be available. \n\nDirection s from Hwy 67 @ FM-199 (.6 mile east of 67 Brazos River bridge) to Little L Ranch (Near Brazos Point / Eulogy)\n\nPlease Sign up/RSVP to confirm you r attendance by contacting: Richard Grayson rhg500@gmail.com / 214-733-414 0.\n\nQ: What to bring?\nA: Life Jacket\, Hat and/or sun visor\, Refillabl e water bottle\, Sunglasses\, Sunscreen\, Sack lunch &\; preferred snac k\, Emergency Contact information\, Waterproof pouch (for your valuables\, cell phone)\, Shoes that you do not mind getting wet (sneakers\, waterspo rts shoes)\, Work gloves\, Canoe or kayak (if you have one).\nOptional: To wel\, personal toiletries\, change of clothes. \n\nQ: Do we need to bring our own canoe or kayak?\nA: We expect to have canoes and kayaks available for most\, if not all participants. When you register\, please indicate i f you plan to bring your own. There will also be segments for some partici pants to walk and pick up trash along the shoreline.\n\nQ: How long will w e be on the river?\nA: Depending on your team’s segment of river and flo w\, plan on approximately on between 2 and 4 hours on the river.\n\nAdditi onal info\, camping details and MN RSVP: Richard Grayson rhg500@gmail.com / 214-733-4140.\n\nedited 3/7/24 cr END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1841@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240517 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240520 DTSTAMP:20240510T030326Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/nature-discovery-trunk-reservation-bird-2/ SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Trunk Reservation - Bird DESCRIPTION:Shelby Smith has reserved the Bird Trunk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1326@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T080000 DTSTAMP:20240328T020554Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/lights-out-bird-survey-non-peak-vh-2-2024-05-1 7/ SUMMARY:Lights Out Bird Survey - Non-Peak (VH) DESCRIPTION:\n\nLights Out Bird Monitoring\n\nJoin the Texas Conservation A lliance and partners to help monitor downtown Dallas for bird/building str ikes during the fall migration.  All data gathered during the survey will be used by Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Texas A&\;M University for v ital research and bird protection initiatives.\n\nWhen: ALL surveys begin at 6 am and end around 8 am - rain or shine!\n\nMarch 12 - April 20\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nApril 22 - May 12 (Peak Migration)\nMon-Sun m ornings\n\nMay 13 - Jun 1\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nSignup here:  Lights Out signup\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Surveys begin and end at the Perot Mus eum Special Permit Parking Lot (Map/driving directions attached) \n\nPark ing: Enter from the Perot Parking lot entrance on Houston Street. Upon arr ival at the parking lot gate\, press the Help button on the screen and i nform security you are there for the Lights Out Dallas bird survey.  Th ey will let you in.\n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring:  A fl ashlight or headlamp\, weather-appropriate clothing\, comfortable walking shoes  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer Guide (attached): Review the guide for additional information. \n\n\n\n\nCONTACT:  Gary Barton\n\n\nLog VH to Texas Conservation Alliance Field Research (add Lights Out Bird Survey in the Comments)\n\n\nedited 3/3/24 cr LOCATION:Lights Out Meeting Spot\, 2358 N. Houston Street\, Dallas\, United States GEO:32.78649;-96.808294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2358 N. Houston Street\, Da llas\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lights Out Meeting Spot:ge o:32.78649,-96.808294 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1755@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T120000 DTSTAMP:20240430T021816Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/webinar-backyard-bug-hunt-at-2/ SUMMARY:Webinar – Backyard Bug Hunt (AT) DESCRIPTION:Webinar – Backyard Bug Hunt (AT)\nFriday\, May 17\, 2024    10:00 AM –12:00 PM\n\nThis free AgriLife Extension webinar is part of th e Backyard Bug Hunt series\, presented by Wizzie Brown\, County Extension Program Specialist – Integrated Pest Management. This month’s topic is Insect Damage. No pre-registration needed. Just click on the link below t o join.\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83804125861?pwd=RVJnMURadC9iUERsdjVqc UJyczl3dz09#success\n\nMeeting ID: 838 0412 5861\nPasscode: 077123\n\nRepo rt hours to AT: Texas A&\;M AgriLife Offered Training (Approved for 2 h ours AT)\nMM 4/29/24 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1136@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T140000 DTSTAMP:20240328T023405Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/seedschool-farm-garden-workdays-vh-4/ SUMMARY:Seedschool Farm Garden Workdays (VH) DESCRIPTION:The name of the event:\nSeedschool Farm Garden Workdays\n\nDate and time:\nSaturday\, 3/30 1:00 - 4:00\nSunday\, 4/7 1:00 - 4:00\nSaturda y\, 4/27 11:00 - 2:00\nFriday\, 5/17 11:00 - 2:00\n\nLocation including th e street address:\n4711 Westside Dr\nDallas TX 75209\n\nDescription of the event and how NTMN will be volunteering:\nWe would love some help getting the garden ready for spring and preparing for our garden tour on May 18th .\nWe have a variety of tasks to accomplish:\nDigging up and potting plant s for sale\nTurning compost\nInstalling edging\nPulling up bermuda grass ( our favorite)\nTidying and organizing\nAnd more!\nThis project is approved for VH under "schools and community habitats."\n\nThe website for the pro ject or venue:\nInstagram @seedschoolbus\n\nContact information for questi ons:\nJennifer Kate Stuart\n214-546-6214\nmatilda@seedpreschool.org\n\nAny special instructions:\nDrive around to the parking lot behind the church. The Farm Garden is at the far end. We will have some tools available\, bu t bring your own if you have them (gloves\, hand diggers/weeders\, kneelin g pads\, etc.). Feel free to bring simple snacks to share and your own wat er. If you are not available for the full three hour shift\, that is fine. Any amount of your time is appreciated!\n\n3/27/24 cr\n\n \; LOCATION:SeedSchool Garden\, 4711 Westside Dr\, DALLAS\, United States GEO:32.829664;-96.819822 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4711 Westside Dr\, DALLAS\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=SeedSchool Garden:geo:32.829664, -96.819822 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1327@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T080000 DTSTAMP:20240328T020554Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/lights-out-bird-survey-non-peak-vh-2-2024-05-1 8/ SUMMARY:Lights Out Bird Survey - Non-Peak (VH) DESCRIPTION:\n\nLights Out Bird Monitoring\n\nJoin the Texas Conservation A lliance and partners to help monitor downtown Dallas for bird/building str ikes during the fall migration.  All data gathered during the survey will be used by Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Texas A&\;M University for v ital research and bird protection initiatives.\n\nWhen: ALL surveys begin at 6 am and end around 8 am - rain or shine!\n\nMarch 12 - April 20\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nApril 22 - May 12 (Peak Migration)\nMon-Sun m ornings\n\nMay 13 - Jun 1\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nSignup here:  Lights Out signup\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Surveys begin and end at the Perot Mus eum Special Permit Parking Lot (Map/driving directions attached) \n\nPark ing: Enter from the Perot Parking lot entrance on Houston Street. Upon arr ival at the parking lot gate\, press the Help button on the screen and i nform security you are there for the Lights Out Dallas bird survey.  Th ey will let you in.\n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring:  A fl ashlight or headlamp\, weather-appropriate clothing\, comfortable walking shoes  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer Guide (attached): Review the guide for additional information. \n\n\n\n\nCONTACT:  Gary Barton\n\n\nLog VH to Texas Conservation Alliance Field Research (add Lights Out Bird Survey in the Comments)\n\n\nedited 3/3/24 cr LOCATION:Lights Out Meeting Spot\, 2358 N. Houston Street\, Dallas\, United States GEO:32.78649;-96.808294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2358 N. Houston Street\, Da llas\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lights Out Meeting Spot:ge o:32.78649,-96.808294 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1844@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T083000 DTSTAMP:20240510T212434Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/morning-bird-walk-trinity-river-audubon-center -at/ SUMMARY:Morning Bird Walk || Trinity River Audubon Center (AT) DESCRIPTION:Morning Bird Walk || Trinity River Audubon Center (AT)\nSaturda y\, May 18\, 2024  |  7:30am-8:30am\n\nJoin us for a monthly bird walk to enjoy the trails and our amazing feathered friends. Entry to the cente r is included in your ticket price.\n\nWe will explore the various habitat s at the Audubon Center in search of different bird species that utilize t hem! Please be sure to bring a pair of binoculars\, wear comfortable footw ear\, and be prepared for the weather.\n\nWe are limiting this walk to 15 people. You must be registered in advance to attend.\n\nRegister:   http s://trinityriver.audubon.org/events/morning-bird-walk-24\nClick on “Regi ster Here”\n\nMeeting Location:  Trinity River Audubon Center\, 6500 Gr eat Trinity Forest Way\, Dallas\, TX 75217\n\n Venue Website: https://tr inityriver.audubon.org\n Contact for Questions: TRAC@audubon.org\n\nRepo rt hour to AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 1 hr)\nDo no t include drive time\nLLB 05/10/2024 CATEGORIES:Guided Walks/AT LOCATION:Trinity River Audubon Center\, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way\, Dal las\, TX 75217\, DALLAS\, Texas\, 75217\, United States GEO:32.703643;-96.705377 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6500 Great Trinity Forest W ay\, Dallas\, TX 75217\, DALLAS\, Texas\, 75217\, United States;X-APPLE-RA DIUS=100;X-TITLE=Trinity River Audubon Center:geo:32.703643,-96.705377 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2182@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T100000 DTSTAMP:20240724T132907Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/canyon-creek-wetland-and-wildscape-workday-202 4-05-18/ SUMMARY:Canyon Creek Wetland and Wildscape Workday DESCRIPTION:Canyon Creek Wetland and Wildscape Monthly workday\n1001 G. Bus h Freeway ( Hilton Garden Inn)\nEvery third Saturday 8am-10am\n\nPrairie m aintenance\, habitat building\, Trash collection\, planting etc.\nWe cance l for rain and if its under 40 Degrees\nBring a hand trowel\, small clippe rs/ loppers and Gloves\nInsect and sun protection\n* Park behind the Hilto n Garden Inn and walk down towards the path you will see us.\n* Independen t work available by coordinating with Julia Koch @ 214.226.2328\n\n \; \n\n2/5/24 cr CATEGORIES:Public Events LOCATION:Prairie Creek Marsh and Wildscape\, 1001 George Bush Turnpike\, Ri chardson\, TX 75080\, Richardson\, United States GEO:33.002539;-96.741944 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1001 George Bush Turnpike\, Richardson\, TX 75080\, Richardson\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-T ITLE=Prairie Creek Marsh and Wildscape:geo:33.002539,-96.741944 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1441@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T100000 DTSTAMP:20240328T170320Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/canyon-creek-wetland-and-wildscape-workday-vh- 2024-05-18/ SUMMARY:Canyon Creek Wetland and Wildscape Workday (VH) DESCRIPTION:Canyon Creek Wetland and Wildscape Monthly workday\n1001 G. Bus h Freeway ( Hilton Garden Inn)\nEvery third Saturday 8am-10am\n\nPrairie m aintenance\, habitat building\, Trash collection\, planting etc.\nWe cance l for rain and if its under 40 Degrees\nBring a hand trowel\, small clippe rs/ loppers and Gloves\nInsect and sun protection\n* Park behind the Hilto n Garden Inn and walk down towards the path you will see us.\n* Independen t work available by coordinating with Julia Koch @ 214.226.2328\n\nLog in VMS under Canyon Creek Wetlands and Wildscape\n\n2/5/24 cr LOCATION:Prairie Creek Marsh and Wildscape\, 1001 George Bush Turnpike\, Ri chardson\, TX 75080\, Richardson\, United States GEO:33.002539;-96.741944 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1001 George Bush Turnpike\, Richardson\, TX 75080\, Richardson\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-T ITLE=Prairie Creek Marsh and Wildscape:geo:33.002539,-96.741944 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1488@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T182541Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/llela-3rd-saturday-workday-vh-2024-05-18/ SUMMARY:LLELA 3rd Saturday Workday (VH) DESCRIPTION:LLELA 3rd Saturday Workday\n\n9:00 a.m. until 12 Noon\n\nIf you have been looking for a chance to volunteer at LLELA on the weekend\, thi s is it. \n\nThe tasks of the LLELA 3rd Saturday work crew focus on work ing alongside and mentoring high school students who earn volunteer credit s for honors programs and other youth associations.  Students and Master Naturalist volunteers participate in a rotation of activities which expos e them to natural science and conservation.  Master Naturalist volunteer s provide guidance and assistance and engage students in conversation abou t the work they are doing to restore the land and create habitat.\n\nAngel a Lewallen\, Blackland Prairie Master Naturalist and Lewisville Parks Boar d member\, leads the effort\, which is open to all Chapters.\n\nThe team w ill meet at 9:00 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month at the LLELA Blac kjack Trial parking lot. Tell the gate attendant you are at LLELA to volun teer. Parking for the offices\, classrooms\, visitor center\, Blackjack Tr ailhead\, and nursery complex is located on the right-hand gravel drive ju st past the gate house.  To get involved send an email to Angela at ang ela.lewallen@gmail.com.\n\nBe prepared for work in the field. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather (hot\, wet\, cold depending on the season) \, bring water\, hat\, and sunscreen.\n\nLLELA contact: To get more inform ation email Angela at angela.lewallen@gmail.com\n\nNTMN project lead:  L aura Kimberly\, lrkimberly@gmail.com\n\nOrganization website: http://www .llela.org \n\nLocation: Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area\, 20 1 E. Jones St.\, Lewisville 75057.  The entrance to LLELA is at the inte rsection of Jones and Kealy\, 201 E. Jones St.\, Lewisville\, TX. GPS may lead you astray\; for directions link to https://www.llela.org/about-lle la/site-specific-pages/find-us.  Inform the gate attendant you will be v olunteering.  Just after passing the gate house\, make the right turn in to the gravel parking lot for the Blackjack Trail.\n\nReport VH to Lewis ville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA): Natural Resources Manageme nt\n\n2/1/24 cr LOCATION:LLELA Nature Preserve\, 201 E Jones St\, Lewisville\, TX 75057\, Lewisville\, United States GEO:33.070184;-96.953773 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS= 201 E Jones St\, Lewisvill e\, TX 75057\, Lewisville\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=LLELA Nature Preserve:geo:33.070184,-96.953773 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1707@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T110000 DTSTAMP:20240421T222514Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/photographing-pollinators-out-and-about-at/ SUMMARY:Photographing Pollinators Out and About (AT) DESCRIPTION:Photographing Pollinators Out and About (AT)\nSaturday\, May 18 \, 2024   9:00 AM – 11:00 AM\n\nProfessional photographer Edgar Miller will describe the best techniques\, equipment\, and settings to use for g etting great photographs of bees\, butterflies\, and hummingbirds. Class i s held at the BRIT building. Park in the main lot.\n\nFee: $45\; $40 membe rs\n\nRegister online at https://fwbg.org/events/photographing-pollinators -out-and-about/?occurrence=2024-05-18 by May 15.\n\nLocation: Botanical Re search Institute of Texas\, 1700 University Drive\, Fort Worth\, TX 76107\ nWebsite: www.brit.org\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Trai ning (Approved for 2 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 4/21/24 LOCATION:Botanical Research Institute of Texas\, 1700 University Drive\, Fo rt Worth\, TX\, 75107\, United States GEO:32.742209;-97.362674 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1700 University Drive\, For t Worth\, TX\, 75107\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Botanical Research Institute of Texas:geo:32.742209,-97.362674 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1758@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T110000 DTSTAMP:20240430T025946Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/itmn-wildflower-walk-at-3/ SUMMARY:ITMN Wildflower Walk (AT) DESCRIPTION:ITMN Wildflower Walk (AT)\nSaturday\, May 18\, 2024   9:00 AM – 11:00 AM\n\nJoin the Indian Trail Master Naturalists for the Third Sa turday Wildflower Walk at Mockingbird Park in Midlothian. Walk starts at 9 :00 AM in the butterfly garden at Mockingbird Park and consists of a ½ mi le trail identifying wildflowers. Everyone is invited to attend\, and ther e is no charge. Bring drinking water. Closed-toe shoes and insect repellen t are recommended.\n\nIf the weather is rainy\, the walk is cancelled.\n\n Location: Mockingbird Nature Park\, 1361 Onward Rd.\, Midlothian\, TX 7606 5\nWebsite: http://txmn.org/indiantrail\nContact: information@itmnc.com\n\ nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other TMN Chapters Offered Training (Approved fo r 2 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 4/29/24 LOCATION:Mockingbird Nature Park\, 1361 Onward Rd. Midlothian\, TX 76065\, Midlothian\, Texas\, 76065\, United States GEO:32.498482;-96.962011 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1361 Onward Rd. Midlothian\ , TX 76065\, Midlothian\, Texas\, 76065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100 ;X-TITLE=Mockingbird Nature Park:geo:32.498482,-96.962011 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1488@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T182541Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/llela-3rd-saturday-workday-vh-2024-05-18/ SUMMARY:LLELA 3rd Saturday Workday (VH) DESCRIPTION:LLELA 3rd Saturday Workday\n\n9:00 a.m. until 12 Noon\n\nIf you have been looking for a chance to volunteer at LLELA on the weekend\, thi s is it. \n\nThe tasks of the LLELA 3rd Saturday work crew focus on work ing alongside and mentoring high school students who earn volunteer credit s for honors programs and other youth associations.  Students and Master Naturalist volunteers participate in a rotation of activities which expos e them to natural science and conservation.  Master Naturalist volunteer s provide guidance and assistance and engage students in conversation abou t the work they are doing to restore the land and create habitat.\n\nAngel a Lewallen\, Blackland Prairie Master Naturalist and Lewisville Parks Boar d member\, leads the effort\, which is open to all Chapters.\n\nThe team w ill meet at 9:00 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month at the LLELA Blac kjack Trial parking lot. Tell the gate attendant you are at LLELA to volun teer. Parking for the offices\, classrooms\, visitor center\, Blackjack Tr ailhead\, and nursery complex is located on the right-hand gravel drive ju st past the gate house.  To get involved send an email to Angela at ang ela.lewallen@gmail.com.\n\nBe prepared for work in the field. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather (hot\, wet\, cold depending on the season) \, bring water\, hat\, and sunscreen.\n\nLLELA contact: To get more inform ation email Angela at angela.lewallen@gmail.com\n\nNTMN project lead:  L aura Kimberly\, lrkimberly@gmail.com\n\nOrganization website: http://www .llela.org \n\nLocation: Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area\, 20 1 E. Jones St.\, Lewisville 75057.  The entrance to LLELA is at the inte rsection of Jones and Kealy\, 201 E. Jones St.\, Lewisville\, TX. GPS may lead you astray\; for directions link to https://www.llela.org/about-lle la/site-specific-pages/find-us.  Inform the gate attendant you will be v olunteering.  Just after passing the gate house\, make the right turn in to the gravel parking lot for the Blackjack Trail.\n\nReport VH to Lewis ville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA): Natural Resources Manageme nt\n\n2/1/24 cr LOCATION:LLELA Nature Preserve\, 201 E Jones St\, Lewisville\, TX 75057\, Lewisville\, United States GEO:33.070184;-96.953773 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS= 201 E Jones St\, Lewisvill e\, TX 75057\, Lewisville\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=LLELA Nature Preserve:geo:33.070184,-96.953773 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1808@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T120000 DTSTAMP:20240509T224333Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/northaven-trail-workday-vh/ SUMMARY:Northaven Trail Workday (VH) DESCRIPTION:On May 18th from 9 am - noon\, we'll be planting a native poll inator garden on Northaven Trail next to Club Royal Pool (3433 Townsend Dr \, Dallas\, TX 75229). If you have them\, please bring gloves and a garden ing shovel.\n\nMore info: https://northaventrail.org/events/2024/5/11/par k-royal-pool-pollinator-garden-planting-day\nSign up:  https://docs.googl e.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAMHzOE0Tu2qCQwoE_NyTkEZGwpPiPGy0BPrnaPrJLr7wyMA/v iewform\n\n\nRecord VH: Dallas parks and open spaces with Northaven Trail in the comments\nContact: Dorothy@northaventrail.org 214-457-1640\nedit ed 5/7/24 cr END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1581@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T120000 DTSTAMP:20240415T211915Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/clymer-meadow-preserve-spring-wildflower-tours -at/ SUMMARY:Clymer Meadow Preserve Spring Wildflower Tours (AT) DESCRIPTION:Clymer Meadow Preserve Spring Wildflower Tours (AT)\nSaturday\, April 27\, 2024   9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nSaturday\, May 18\, 2024   9: 00 AM – 12:00 PM\nSaturday\, June 1\, 2024   8:00 AM – 11:00 AM\n\nW alk among the wildflowers during The Nature Conservancy’s Clymer Meadow Spring Tours. Don’t miss your chance to visit this picturesque 1\,475-ac re preserve\, which contains one of the last remnants of the Blackland Pra irie\, an imperiled ecosystem comprised of numerous bird\, butterfly\, and wildflower species. Enjoy the beauty and color of true Texas prairie whil e learning about the history and ecology of our native grasslands.\n\nThre e dates are offered to accommodate everyone:\nEarly Spring Tour\, April 27 \, 9 AM – 12 PM\, RSVP by 4/17\n37th Annual Spring Wildflower Tour\, May 18\, 9 AM – 12 PM\, RSVP by 5/8\nLate Spring Prairie Tour\, June 1\, 8 AM – 11 AM\, RSVP by 5/22\n\nTours will meet at different locations. Inf ormation will be sent out with RSVP confirmation. Times may vary. Read mor e information at https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/eve nts/clymer-meadow-preserve-wildflower-tour/\n\nBring your binoculars and c amera\, pack a picnic lunch and water bottle. We recommend a hat\, long pa nts\, closed-toe shoes\, insect repellent\, and sunscreen. Tours are rain or shine!\n\nRSVP to Brandon Belcher brandon.belcher@tnc.org or 903-752-06 76 (c). Space is limited.\n\nLocation: Clymer Meadow Preserve\, 6210 Co Rd 1140\, Celeste\, TX 75423 (a 60-minute drive from Dallas)\nWebsite: http: //nature.org/texas\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 3 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 2/28/24 LOCATION:Clymer Meadow Preserve\, 6210 Co Rd 1140\, Celeste\, TX\, 75423\, United States GEO:33.314548;-96.243465 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6210 Co Rd 1140\, Celeste\, TX\, 75423\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Clymer Meadow Prese rve:geo:33.314548,-96.243465 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1833@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T110000 DTSTAMP:20240508T035339Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/common-vines-of-the-metroplex-and-how-to-ident ify-them-at/ SUMMARY:Common Vines of the Metroplex and How to Identify Them (AT) DESCRIPTION:Common Vines of the Metroplex and How to Identify Them (AT)\nSa turday\, May 18\, 2024   9:30 AM – 11:00 AM or\nSunday\, May 19\, 2024    1:00 PM – 2:30 PM\n\nIn this 1.5-hour\, free workshop\, learn basic s of plant ID (including use of a dichotomous key) by focusing on identifi cation of common vines. Bring water and a clipboard or notepad. Wear close d-toe shoes. Space is limited. RSVP to danawilson59@yahoo.com\, specifying your choice of day to attend. Meeting location and details will follow.\n \nReport AT to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 1.5 hour s AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 5/7/24 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1601@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T110000 DTSTAMP:20240413T213735Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/laura-w-bush-native-texas-park-guided-walk-at- 7/ SUMMARY:Laura W Bush Native Texas Park – Guided Walk (AT) DESCRIPTION:Laura W Bush Native Texas Park – Guided Walk (AT)\nSaturday\, May 18\, 2024  |  10:00am-11:00am  \n\nThe park guides are Certified M aster Naturalists from 3 local chapters.\n\nVisitors to the park will lear n about the installation and continued maintenance of a Blackland prairie\ , native Texas trees\, wildflowers\, hydrology\, entomology (monarch migra tion-pollinators)\, characteristics of the 3 Ecoregions in the DFW area\, and how visitors can work to increase use of natives plants and conservati on in their home areas.\n\nLocation:  Laura W Bush Native Texas Park\, 29 43 SMU Blvd. Dallas\, TX 75205\n\nTour tickets are free\;\n\nSign up for g uided tour: https://event.bushcenter.org/event/native-texas-park-tours/tic kets\n\nContact: boxoffice@bushcenter.org or 214.200.4306 for details.\ n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 1 ho ur AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nLLB 04/13/2024  Added to both sites LOCATION:Laura W Bush Native Texas Park\, 2943 SMU Blvd. Dallas\, TX 75205\ , Dallas\, Tx\, 75205\, United States GEO:32.841026;-96.777952 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2943 SMU Blvd. Dallas\, TX 75205\, Dallas\, Tx\, 75205\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lau ra W Bush Native Texas Park:geo:32.841026,-96.777952 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1496@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T130000 DTSTAMP:20240328T183052Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/miller-family-park-community-science-day-vh/ SUMMARY:Miller Family Park Community Science Day (VH) DESCRIPTION:Miller Family Park Community Science Day\, May 18\, 10:00-1:00 PM\n\n\n\nEvent Location:  2814 Persimmon Rd.  Dallas\, 75241\nEvent Det ails:  Miller Park Community Science Day is a special event hosted by NTM N\, Five Mile Neighborhood Association and Dallas Parks and Rec.  The eve nt theme is to explore\, and have fun learning about nature in the park.  Food and drinks will be served\, 12:00-1:00.  NTMN volunteers will engag e with the public to lead nature walks and teach about citizen science and using I Naturalist.  NTMN volunteers will also interact with the public sharing information about trees and birds using the forest and bird trunk materials. **** New MN are welcome to sign up for nature trunk volunteer s lots\,  orientation and mentoring will be provided.\n\nVolunteers wear na me tags\, green volunteer shirts\, bring water and sun protection.  Food will be available for volunteers.  Parking on street and in lot near park .\n\n\nEvent contact:  Ginger Greatens\, 2147016220\, Ginger_Greatens@ya hoo.com\nLog VH:   Dallas Parks and Open Spaces\n\nVolunteer sign up: M iller Family Park Community Science Day\, May 18\, 10:00-1:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n 3/1/24 cr LOCATION:Dallas Park - Miller Family Park\, 2814 Persimmon Rd\, Dallas\, Un ited States GEO:32.673522;-96.77506 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2814 Persimmon Rd\, Dallas\ , United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Dallas Park - Miller Family Par k:geo:32.673522,-96.77506 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1569@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T170000 DTSTAMP:20240404T121429Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/dallas-county-master-gardeners-2024-tour-of-ga rdens/ SUMMARY:Dallas County Master Gardeners 2024 Tour of Gardens DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe Dallas County Texas Master Gardener Association is hold ing its 2024 Garden Tour on Saturday\, May 18th\, from 10am - 5pm\, rain o r shine.\nMany of the people on the tour are members of the NTMN and the N ative Plant Society\, and advocate for native and adaptive plants to suppo rt our ecosystem.\n\nThe Tour is concentrated in East Dallas.\n\nTickets a re $18 in advance and $22 the day of the tour.  There are 6 residential g ardens and 2 public spaces on the tour.\n\nLink for more information and t o purchase tickets: Garden Tour – Dallas County Master Gardeners Associa tion.\n\nThis is a public event (No AT/VH hours are available). CATEGORIES:Public Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1723@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T120000 DTSTAMP:20240518T171415Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/wildflower-and-pollinator-walk-at-twelve-hills -at/ SUMMARY:Wildflower and Pollinator Walk at Twelve Hills (AT) DESCRIPTION:Wildflower and Pollinator Walk at Twelve Hills (AT) \nSaturday\ , May 18\, 2024   10:00 AM –12:00 Noon \n\nJoin John Watts\, entomolo gist at Texas Discovery Gardens\, and Judy Meagher\, Texas Master Naturali st and Master Gardener\, for a wildflower and pollinator walk. All ages we lcome!\n\nBring water and sunscreen. We recommend a hat and closed-toe sho es.\n\nRSVP to twelvehillsnaturecenter@gmail.com\n\nLocation: Twelve Hills Nature Center\, 817 Mary Cliff Drive\, Dallas 75208 (in North Oak Cliff 5 minutes west of the Bishop Arts District)\nWebsite: http://twelvehills.or g\nContact: twelvehillsnaturecenter@gmail.com  \n\nReport hours to AT: NT X: Other Pre-approved Training. (Approved for 2 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 4/24/24\nLLB 5/18/24 adjusted time to noon LOCATION:Twelve Hills Nature Center\, 817 Mary Cliff Road\, Dallas\, TX 752 08\, .\, United States GEO:32.753718;-96.850344 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=817 Mary Cliff Road\, Dalla s\, TX 75208\, .\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Twelve Hills N ature Center:geo:32.753718,-96.850344 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1544@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T113000 DTSTAMP:20240330T220751Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/3rd-saturday-guided-boardwalk-tour-at-john-bun ker-sands-wetland-center-at-3/ SUMMARY:3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour at John Bunker Sands Wetland Cen ter (AT) DESCRIPTION:3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour at John Bunker Sands Wetland Center (AT)\nSaturday\, May 18\, 2024   10:00 AM – 11:30 AM   \n\nA s your guide leads you down the boardwalk into the wetland\, you’ll lear n about this special ecosystem’s flora and fauna and the fascinating his tory of the property. Topics also include the innovative design of the wet land\, the relationship the wetland has with water supply and the interact ion between human engineering and nature. Dress for the weather and bring water.\n\nNo reservations required! If you have a group of 10 or more\, pl ease contact the Center to schedule a separate tour.\n\nFees:  Free with admission\n\nLocation: John Bunker Sands Wetland Center\, 655 Martin Lane\ , Seagoville\, TX 75159\nFor more information call 972-474-9100\n\nWebsite : http://www.wetlandcenter.com/programs\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 1.5 hours AT)\nDo not include drive ti me.\nLLB 12/04/2023\nLLB 03/30/2024 Added to the new site LOCATION:John Bunker Sands Wetland Center\, 655 Martin Lane\, Seagoville\, TX 75159\, .\, United States GEO:32.61349;-96.501019 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=655 Martin Lane\, Seagovill e\, TX 75159\, .\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=John Bunker Sa nds Wetland Center:geo:32.61349,-96.501019 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1396@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T110000 DTSTAMP:20240328T165920Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/twelve-hills-sunday-workdays-vh-2024-05-19/ SUMMARY:Twelve Hills - Sunday Workdays (VH) DESCRIPTION:March through December\nTime\;  8:30 to 11:00 AM\n\n\nEvery Su nday morning\n\nWe’ll weed the butterfly garden and remove invasive plan ts from the prairie. There is occasional planting. There are tasks for va rious activity levels.\n\nBring water. Wear sun protection including hats and sunscreen. Closed-toe shoes and long pants are recommended.\n\nCancel led if inclement weather-rain\, snow or low temperatures. If in doubt text  Marcie at 214-535-9373 to confirm.\n\nLog in VMS under Twelve Hills Natu re Center: Natural Resource Management or Wildscape &\; Facility Mainte nance\n\n12/31/23 cr LOCATION:Twelve Hills\, 817 Mary Cliff Road \, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States GEO:32.753718;-96.850344 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=817 Mary Cliff Road \, Dall as\, TX\, 75208\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Twelve Hills:ge o:32.753718,-96.850344 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1132@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T110000 DTSTAMP:20240327T225639Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/trac-climate-watch-vh/ SUMMARY:TRAC Climate Watch (VH) DESCRIPTION:The name of the event: Climate Watch\n\nDate and time: May 19 th 9-11am\n\nLocation including the street address: Trinity River Audubon Center\n\n6500 Great Trinity Forest Way\, Dallas\, 75217\, TX\n\nDescript ion of the event and how NTMN will be volunteering: Join us at Trinity Riv er Audubon Center for a community science program aimed at tracking the ef fects of climate change on North American bird populations. Participants w ill assist in identifying target bird species and record their observation s. These observations help scientists understand how climate change is imp acting bird migration patterns\, breeding success\, and overall population trends.\n\nThe website for the project or venue (if there is one): https ://trinityriver.audubon.org/\n\nContact information for questions: sofia. lopez@audubon.org\n\nIf rsvp is required\, how to do that: RSVP Required:  https://trinityriver.audubon.org/events/climate-watch-0\n\nLog hours in VMS under TRAC: Field Research\n\n3/27/24 cr LOCATION:Trinity River Audubon Center (TRAC)\, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Wa y Dallas\, TX 75217\, .\, United States GEO:32.703643;-96.705377 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6500 Great Trinity Forest W ay Dallas\, TX 75217\, .\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Trinit y River Audubon Center (TRAC):geo:32.703643,-96.705377 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1850@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T110000 DTSTAMP:20240513T173226Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/friends-of-oak-cliff-parks-tree-id-walk-at/ SUMMARY:Friends of Oak Cliff Parks || Tree ID Walk - (AT) DESCRIPTION:Friends of Oak Cliff Parks || Tree ID Walk - (AT)\nSunday\, May 19\, 2024   9am – 11am \n\nJoin us for a walk through the native prai rie meadow and woods at the Kiest Conservation Area in Oak Cliff.\n\nOur g uide is Chris MCMasters\, a Senior manager/Forester with the City of Dalla s. He is also a Board Certified Master Arborist.\n\nThe conservation area is an 79 acre tract of land with an island of native Texas prairie. Over 1 50 wildflower species were identified by master naturalist legend Jim Varn um eleven years ago.\n\nWe will be meeting in the recently completed outdo or classroom. Everyone is invited to attend\, and there is no charge. Clos ed toed shoes are recommended. Water and insect repellant will be provided .\n\nLocation: Kiest Conservation Area\, 3238 S. Hampton Rd.\, Dallas 7522 4\nThe above address for the Conservation Area is the address for the tenn is center within the Conservation Area. Do not park there. See "parking" b elow.\n\n*Parking The parking area is in the field at the southeast corner of the intersection of Hampton Rd. and Keist Blvd. The road in\, is off o f Hampton.  Park next to the kiosk.\n\nWebsite: https://friendsofoakcliff parks.org\nContact: info@friendsofoakcliffparks.org\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 2 hours AT)\nDo not includ e drive time.\nLLB 05/13/2024 CATEGORIES:Guided Walks/AT LOCATION:Dallas Park - Kiest Conservation Area\, 3080 S Hampton Rd\, Dallas \, United States GEO:32.709889;-96.85426 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3080 S Hampton Rd\, Dallas\ , United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Dallas Park - Kiest Conservatio n Area:geo:32.709889,-96.85426 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1714@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T103000 DTSTAMP:20240423T015759Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/thrive-nature-walk-lewisville-parks-rec-at-2/ SUMMARY:Thrive Nature Walk –Lewisville Parks & Rec (AT) DESCRIPTION:Thrive Nature Walk –Lewisville Parks &\; Rec (AT)\nSunday\ , May 19\, 2024 | 9am-10:30am\n\nSights of plants and wildlife\, smells of fresh air and trees\, the sounds of birds and the blowing breeze. This is what you can experience on our monthly nature walk at Thrive Nature Park! Join us every 3rd Sunday for a guided walk to connect with nature and the outdoors. This family-friendly hike will last 90 minutes.\n\nLocation:  Thrive Nature Park\;  1951 S. Valley Parkway\, Lewisville\, TX 75067\n\n Registration is required.\nFor more information &\; registration: https ://app.amilia.com/store/en/lewisville-tx/shop/activities/4941440?date=2024 -05-01&\;view=month&\;scrollToCalendar=false\n\nScroll down to the c alendar\, to 19 May &\; click “register” on the Thrive event. \n\nP lease report hours to: AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 1.5 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nLLB - 04/22/2024 CATEGORIES:Guided Walks/AT LOCATION:Thrive Nature Park\;\, 1951 S. Valley Parkway\, Lewisville\, TX 7 5067\, Lewisville\, TX\, 75067\, United States GEO:33.018387;-97.019024 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1951 S. Valley Parkway\, Le wisville\, TX 75067\, Lewisville\, TX\, 75067\, United States;X-APPLE-RAD IUS=100;X-TITLE=Thrive Nature Park;:geo:33.018387,-97.019024 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1497@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T123000 DTSTAMP:20240328T183749Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/friends-of-piedmont-cleanup-vh/ SUMMARY:Friends of Piedmont Cleanup (VH) DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\nEvent Name: Friends of Piedmont Clean-Up\nDate/Time: 9 :45am - 12:30 pm\nAddress: 2725 N Jim Miller Rd Dallas TX 75217\, which i s the parking lot for the softball field. Google map marker: https://maps .app.goo.gl/gPxboJEQMsraCUBz9\nDescription of event and what volunteers wi ll be doing:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n• Pick up trash and camping remnants\n\n\n\n \n Finishing marking the trail with biodegrable marking tape\n Drag fall en timber to block eroding trails sections\n\nWe're going to take it slow and easy our first event. There are some trout lily colonies on the ridge in the waning stages of their blooming season\, so we'll be careful to loo k for them\, as well as emerging native orchids. Top-notch botanists are o n tap to check the trail after spring growth is fully emerged to make sure it was not routed through any pivotal plant communities.  Log in VMS und er Dallas Parks and Open Spaces\n\nAt the restoration day\, Linda Pelon wi ll share the latest update on efforts to get the ridge included in the Nat ional Register of Historic Places for its Comanche history.\n\n\n\nContact person and phone/email: Call or text Kristi Kerr 214.676.5580 or email  Kristi@TrinityCoalition.org\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP instructions or link to onli ne volunteer signup:  https://volunteersignup.org/99ETT\n\n\n\nedited 3/6 /24 cr LOCATION:Dallas Park - Piedmont Ridge/Scyene Overlook Parking\, 2725 N Jim Miller Rd\, Dallas\, United States GEO:32.759667;-96.701863 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2725 N Jim Miller Rd\, Dall as\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Dallas Park - Piedmont Ridge /Scyene Overlook Parking:geo:32.759667,-96.701863 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1739@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T143000 DTSTAMP:20240429T014949Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/chandor-nature-trail-guided-hike-npsot-cross-t imbers-chapter-at/ SUMMARY:Chandor Nature Trail Guided Hike\, NPSOT Cross Timbers Chapter (AT) DESCRIPTION:Chandor Nature Trail Guided Hike\, NPSOT Cross Timbers Chapter (AT)\nSunday\, May 19\, 2024  |  12noon – 2:30pm\n\nAs a thank you for Cross Timbers Chapter NPSOT members and nature trail volunteers\, our Cro ss Timbers trail steward Christie Tull has arranged a guided hike through the Chandor Nature Trail with Ricky Linex.\n\nFor additional information\, please contact Christie at greenwoodfarminc@aol.com\nor call/text 817-30 7-9307.  See you on the trail!\n\nLocation:  Chandor Nature Trail\, 711 W Lee Street in Weatherford\, Texas 76086\n\nFor more details: https://www .npsot.org/event/3-31-chandor-nature-trail-spruce-up/\n\nReport hours to A T: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 2.5 hour AT)\nDo not inc lude drive time.\nLLB 04/28/2024 CATEGORIES:Guided Walks/AT LOCATION:Chandor Nature Trail\, 711 W Lee Street in Weatherford\, Texas 760 86\, Weathford\, 76086\, United States GEO:32.753545;-97.808493 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=711 W Lee Street in Weather ford\, Texas 76086\, Weathford\, 76086\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100; X-TITLE=Chandor Nature Trail:geo:32.753545,-97.808493 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1834@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T143000 DTSTAMP:20240508T035743Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/common-vines-of-the-metroplex-and-how-to-ident ify-them-at-2/ SUMMARY:Common Vines of the Metroplex and How to Identify Them (AT) DESCRIPTION:Common Vines of the Metroplex and How to Identify Them (AT)\nSa turday\, May 18\, 2024   9:30 AM – 11:00 AM or\nSunday\, May 19\, 2024    1:00 PM – 2:30 PM\n\nIn this 1.5-hour\, free workshop\, learn basic s of plant ID (including use of a dichotomous key) by focusing on identifi cation of common vines. Bring a clipboard or notepad and water. Wear close d-toe shoes. Space is limited. RSVP to danawilson59@yahoo.com\, specifying your choice of day to attend. Meeting location and details will follow.\n \nReport AT to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 1.5 hour s AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 5/7/24 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1825@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240520T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240520T123000 DTSTAMP:20240507T012712Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/rosemont-elementary-nature-walks-at-twelve-hil l-vh-2024-05-20/ SUMMARY:Rosemont Elementary Nature Walks at Twelve Hill (VH) DESCRIPTION:Rosemont Elementary Nature Walks at Twelve Hills\nMay 20\, 21 f rom 8:00-12:30\n\n \;\n\nTwelve Hills Nature Center\, Mary Cliff Road  Dallas\, TX 75208\n\n \;\n\nRosemont Elementary Nature Walks at Twel ve Hills\n\n \;\n\n16 students of Rosemont Elementary have gone throug h a training to be nature leaders. The end of the program entails the Natu re leaders leading classmates through the park and providing information a bout wildlife\, flowers and more with their planned talking points. The Ad ult Master Naturalist volunteer will act as a support person and superviso r the group.\nFor questions or rsvp call Beth Timpson-Clark 214-727-0563\n \nReport hours in VMS under Twelve Hills Nature Center: Public Outreach\n\ nedited 5/6/24 cr LOCATION:Twelve Hills\, 817 Mary Cliff Road \, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States GEO:32.753718;-96.850344 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=817 Mary Cliff Road \, Dall as\, TX\, 75208\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Twelve Hills:ge o:32.753718,-96.850344 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1835@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240520T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240520T113000 DTSTAMP:20240508T042851Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/tour-of-texas-am-agrilife-research-center-at-d allas-at/ SUMMARY:Tour of Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center at Dallas (AT) DESCRIPTION:Tour of Texas A&\;M AgriLife Research Center at Dallas (AT)\ nMonday\, May 20\, 2024   10:00 AM – 11:30 AM\n\nLearn about features of the AgriLife facility\, such as energy efficiency and water conservatio n\, and tour the greenhouse laboratories and freshwater mussels research.\ n\nCost: Free\n\nRegister in advance: https://volunteersignup.org/PJ44C\n\ nLocation: Texas A&\;M AgriLife Research Dallas Center\, 17360 Coit Rd. \, Dallas 75252\n\nContact: Angel Torres sendamt@gmail.com 972-689-7903\ n\nReport hours to AT: Texas A&\;M AgriLife Offered Training (Approved for 1.5 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 5/7/24\n\n  LOCATION:Texas A&M AgriLife Research Dallas Center\, 17360 Coit Rd.\, Dalla s\, TX\, 75252\, United States GEO:32.987285;-96.766895 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=17360 Coit Rd.\, Dallas\, T X\, 75252\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Texas A&M AgriLife Re search Dallas Center:geo:32.987285,-96.766895 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1757@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240520T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240520T200000 DTSTAMP:20240430T025429Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/itmn-chapter-hybrid-meeting-at-2/ SUMMARY:ITMN Chapter Hybrid Meeting (AT) DESCRIPTION:ITMN Chapter Hybrid Meeting (AT)\nMonday\, May 20\, 2024   6: 00 PM – 8:00 PM\n\nIndian Trail Master Naturalists welcome you to their May meeting held in person and on Google Meet. The program is “An Introd uction to Stormwater\,” presented by environmental scientist Jacob Calvi t. Read about this topic and the speaker at website below. Chapter busines s meetings start at 6:00\, with the featured speaker usually beginning at 7:00.\n\nJoin meeting on Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/hfy-uyuk-hwc \n\nLocation: First United Methodist Church\, Family Life Center – Gathe ring Room\, 505 W. Marvin Ave.\, Waxahachie\, TX 75165\nWebsite: http://tx mn.org/indiantrail\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other TMN Chapters Offered Training (Approved for 1 hour AT).\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 4/29/24 LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, 505 W. Marvin Ave.\, Waxahachie\, TX\, 75165\, United States GEO:32.393859;-96.849523 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=505 W. Marvin Ave.\, Waxaha chie\, TX\, 75165\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=First United Methodist Church:geo:32.393859,-96.849523 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1328@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T080000 DTSTAMP:20240328T020554Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/lights-out-bird-survey-non-peak-vh-2-2024-05-2 1/ SUMMARY:Lights Out Bird Survey - Non-Peak (VH) DESCRIPTION:\n\nLights Out Bird Monitoring\n\nJoin the Texas Conservation A lliance and partners to help monitor downtown Dallas for bird/building str ikes during the fall migration.  All data gathered during the survey will be used by Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Texas A&\;M University for v ital research and bird protection initiatives.\n\nWhen: ALL surveys begin at 6 am and end around 8 am - rain or shine!\n\nMarch 12 - April 20\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nApril 22 - May 12 (Peak Migration)\nMon-Sun m ornings\n\nMay 13 - Jun 1\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nSignup here:  Lights Out signup\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Surveys begin and end at the Perot Mus eum Special Permit Parking Lot (Map/driving directions attached) \n\nPark ing: Enter from the Perot Parking lot entrance on Houston Street. Upon arr ival at the parking lot gate\, press the Help button on the screen and i nform security you are there for the Lights Out Dallas bird survey.  Th ey will let you in.\n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring:  A fl ashlight or headlamp\, weather-appropriate clothing\, comfortable walking shoes  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer Guide (attached): Review the guide for additional information. \n\n\n\n\nCONTACT:  Gary Barton\n\n\nLog VH to Texas Conservation Alliance Field Research (add Lights Out Bird Survey in the Comments)\n\n\nedited 3/3/24 cr LOCATION:Lights Out Meeting Spot\, 2358 N. Houston Street\, Dallas\, United States GEO:32.78649;-96.808294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2358 N. Houston Street\, Da llas\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lights Out Meeting Spot:ge o:32.78649,-96.808294 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1826@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T123000 DTSTAMP:20240507T012712Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/rosemont-elementary-nature-walks-at-twelve-hil l-vh-2024-05-21/ SUMMARY:Rosemont Elementary Nature Walks at Twelve Hill (VH) DESCRIPTION:Rosemont Elementary Nature Walks at Twelve Hills\nMay 20\, 21 f rom 8:00-12:30\n\n \;\n\nTwelve Hills Nature Center\, Mary Cliff Road  Dallas\, TX 75208\n\n \;\n\nRosemont Elementary Nature Walks at Twel ve Hills\n\n \;\n\n16 students of Rosemont Elementary have gone throug h a training to be nature leaders. The end of the program entails the Natu re leaders leading classmates through the park and providing information a bout wildlife\, flowers and more with their planned talking points. The Ad ult Master Naturalist volunteer will act as a support person and superviso r the group.\nFor questions or rsvp call Beth Timpson-Clark 214-727-0563\n \nReport hours in VMS under Twelve Hills Nature Center: Public Outreach\n\ nedited 5/6/24 cr LOCATION:Twelve Hills\, 817 Mary Cliff Road \, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States GEO:32.753718;-96.850344 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=817 Mary Cliff Road \, Dall as\, TX\, 75208\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Twelve Hills:ge o:32.753718,-96.850344 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1183@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T120000 DTSTAMP:20240501T122405Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/texas-discovery-gardens-workday-every-tuesday- from-8-to-12-vh-2024-05-21/ SUMMARY:Texas Discovery Gardens Workday Every Tuesday from 8 to 12 (VH) DESCRIPTION:Texas Discovery Gardens Workday Every Tuesday from 8 to 12\n\nC ome and go as needed\,  Enter through Gate 6\, turn right and bear left t o the parking lot at the greenhouse.\n\nWe work in The Benny Simpson Nativ e Plant Garden as well as others to keep the7 1/2 acres looking great.\n\n Bring your own tools or use ours.  We provide bug spray and sunscreen.\n\ nHope to see you there.\n\nJudy Meagher  214-349-1419  judymeagher@gmai l.com\n\nReport to Texas Discovery Gardens Wildscape and Maintenance\n\n  \n\nedited 5/1/24 cr LOCATION:Texas Discovery Gardens\, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. \, Dall as\, TX\, 75210-2405\, United States GEO:32.775153;-96.759738 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. \, Dallas\, TX\, 75210-2405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TIT LE=Texas Discovery Gardens:geo:32.775153,-96.759738 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1831@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T123000 DTSTAMP:20240508T024754Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/oakmont-park-prairie-tour-with-fort-worth-npat -at/ SUMMARY:Oakmont Park Prairie Tour with Fort Worth NPAT (AT) DESCRIPTION:Oakmont Park Prairie Tour with Fort Worth NPAT (AT) \nTuesday\, May 21\, 2024     8:30 AM - 12:30 PM\n\nJoin us for a hike to explore a unique hilltop example of the Fort Worth Prairie at Oakmont Park\, over looking the Clear Fork of the Trinity River\, just north of the Lake Benbr ook spillway. Leader for the hike will be Jeff Quayle. Meet at the interse ction of Bellaire Drive South and Oakmont Blvd.\, take a left and meet in the large parking lot on the right.\n\nCost: Free\, but donation requested \nFor more information and to register: https://texasprairie.org/event/oak mont-park-prairie-tour/\n\nLocation: Oakmont Park\, 7000 Bellaire Drive So uth\, Fort Worth\, TX 76132\n\nContact: Jeff Quayle  squaylei2000@gmail.c om   817-729-0283\n\nWebsite: https://texasprairie.org/fort-worth-chapte r/\n\nReport AT to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 4 ho urs AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 5/7/24 LOCATION:Oakmont Park\, 7000 Bellaire Dr S Fort Worth\, TX 76132\, Fort Wor th\, TX\, 76132\, United States GEO:32.668669;-97.434079 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=7000 Bellaire Dr S Fort Wor th\, TX 76132\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76132\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100 ;X-TITLE=Oakmont Park:geo:32.668669,-97.434079 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1804@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T110000 DTSTAMP:20240501T151104Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/friends-of-oak-cliff-parks-work-day-lake-cliff -park-vh-2/ SUMMARY:Friends of Oak Cliff Parks Work Day – Lake Cliff Park (VH) DESCRIPTION:Friends of Oak Cliff Parks Workday – Lake Cliff Park\n\nWhen:   9:00 am – 11:00am\n\nWhere: Lake Cliff Park 1200 N. Zang Blvd\, Dalla s\, TX 75203 **\n\nButterfly Garden Maintenance\n\nSponsored by: The Frien ds of Oak Cliff Parks\n\nMore  info – Jon Papp:   jonpapp@sbcglobal. net\n\nFOCP Info: friendsofoakccliffparks.org\n\nWater\, snack bars and i nsect repellant provided.\n\nReport VH to: Dallas Parks and Open Spaces.\n \n*If the temperature is below 40 F at workday start time or if it’s rai ning\, the workday is cancelled\n\n**Park on CrawfordSt. and walk over to the pavilion.\n\nedited 5/1/24 cr LOCATION:Dallas Parks - Lake Cliff Park\, 1200 N. Zang Blvd\,\, Dallas\, Un ited States GEO:32.757353;-96.821718 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1200 N. Zang Blvd\,\, Dalla s\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Dallas Parks - Lake Cliff Par k:geo:32.757353,-96.821718 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1856@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T130000 DTSTAMP:20240520T232748Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/brit-lunchtime-lecture-from-local-dispersal-to -postglacial-movement-hybrid-at/ SUMMARY:CANCELLED: BRIT Lunchtime Lecture: From Local Dispersal to Postglac ial Movement (Hybrid) (AT) DESCRIPTION:UPDATE:  THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. BRIT PLANS TO RESCHEDUL E AT A LATER DATE.\n\n BRIT Lunchtime Lecture: From Local Dispersal to Pos tglacial Movement (Hybrid) (AT)\nTuesday\, May 21\, 2024   12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\n\nDr. Antonio R. Castilla will describe his research team’s stu dies of historical range shifts of plants over the past 20\,000 years in r esponse to environmental changes. Attend in person in the Commons of the B RIT building or attend virtually via Zoom.\n\nLocation: BRIT Commons\, Bot anical Research Institute of Texas\, 1700 University Drive\, Fort Worth\, TX 76107\nWebsite: www.brit.org\n\nTo read more about the topic: https://f wbg.org/events/may-lunchtime-lecture-dispersal/?occurrence=2024-05-21\n\nT o join the lecture via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82755024484\n\nRepo rt hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 1 hour AT)\ nDo not include drive time.\nMM 5/16/24 // TTG 5/20/24 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1759@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T140000 DTSTAMP:20240430T030719Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/webinar-container-gardening-with-keystone-plan ts-at/ SUMMARY:Webinar – Container Gardening with Keystone Plants (AT) DESCRIPTION:Webinar – Container Gardening with Keystone Plants (AT)\nTues day\, May 21\, 2024   1:00 PM – 2:00 PM\n\nThis webinar is part of a w ebinar series presented by Monarch Joint Venture and the U.S. Fish and Wil dlife Service National Conservation Training Center.\n\nMonarch Joint Vent ure\, based at the University of Minnesota\, is a national partnership of federal and state agencies\, non-governmental organizations\, and academic programs working together to conserve the monarch butterfly migration.\n\ nTo register for the webinar\, go to the website below and click on the ti tle of the webinar. You can register for the webinars in advance.\nAfter r egistering\, you will receive more information on joining the webinar.\n\n Website: https://monarchjointventure.org/events/monarch-conservation-webin ar-series\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approve d for 1 hour AT)\nMM 4/29/24 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1431@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T190000 DTSTAMP:20240328T165312Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/urban-forest-advisory-committee-vh-2024-05-21/ SUMMARY:Urban Forest Advisory Committee (VH) DESCRIPTION:Name of event:  Dallas Urban Forest Advisory Committee monthly meeting\n\nDate &\; time:  The third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM \n\nLocation:  Zoom meeting\n\nTitle:  Monthly meeting \n\nDescription:   Attend meetings to provide any thoughts or advice on current events and planned future activities and/or volunteer to help with specific projects \, tasks\, or efforts.  \n\nWebsite for project: www.dallastrees.org \n \nContact info for questions: Steve Houser\, steve.houser@dallastrees.org or 972-442-1524 (ask for RuthAnn Jackson)  \n\nPlease download and impor t the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.\nMonthly:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZMsceGprzIoG9MB8rI3now7hJ7aeULWV8qP/ics ?icsToken=98tyKuGvrz0iG9WcshiARpwEBY_oWevzmFhBjfpwvkf3KnNdbRShPsgVM7dKPO_m \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87168119217?pwd=U1ZZR0JJW jU4VnhxZUZneUxQR3N6dz09\n\nMeeting ID: 871 6811 9217\nPasscode: 148595\n\n ---\n\nOne tap mobile\n+13462487799\,\,87168119217#\,\,\,\,*148595# US (Ho uston)\n+16699009128\,\,87168119217#\,\,\,\,*148595# US (San Jose)\n\n---\ n\nDial by your location\n• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n• +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n• +1 719 359 4580 US\n• +1 253 205 0468 US\n• + 1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n• +1 669 444 9171 US\n• +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n• +1 646 931 3860 US\n• +1 689 278 1000 US\n• +1 301 71 5 8592 US (Washington DC)\n• +1 305 224 1968 US\n• +1 309 205 3325 US\ n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n• +1 360 209 5623 US\n• +1 386 347 5053 US\n• +1 507 473 4847 US\n• +1 564 217 2000 US\n\nMeeting ID: 871 6811 9217\nPasscode: 148595\n\n\n\nLog VH to Urban Forest Advisory Commit tee\n\nedited 2/15/24 cr\n\n \; LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87168119217?pwd=U1ZZR0JJWjU4VnhxZUZneUxQ R3N6dz09 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1738@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T220000 DTSTAMP:20240428T033421Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/full-moon-paddle-at-fwnc-at-2/ SUMMARY:Full Moon Paddle at FWNC (AT) DESCRIPTION:Full Moon Paddle at FWNC (AT)\nTuesday\, May 21\, 2024   8:00 PM – 10:00 PM\n\nPaddle with us under the light of the moon and listen to the sounds of the evening. All equipment is provided. Arrive by 7:45 PM . Meet at Back Gate\, 8670 Shoreline Drive. Fort Worth 76135. Preregistrat ion required. Activity #43068\n\n$20 with paid admission\, members $15\nAd mission is $6\, $3 seniors.\n\nFor more information including registration link\, go to the Events Calendar (May 2024 Phenology) at the FWNC website below.\nAt the registration site\, enter the activity number of the progr am you want to attend in the search box.\n\nLocation: Fort Worth Nature Ce nter and Refuge\, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, Fort Worth\, TX 76135\nWebsite: https://www.fwnaturecenter.org\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-appro ved Training (Approved for 2 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 4/2 7/24 LOCATION:Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge\, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, Fort . Worth\, TX\, 76135\, United States GEO:32.847411;-97.475878 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, For t. Worth\, TX\, 76135\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Fort Wort h Nature Center and Refuge:geo:32.847411,-97.475878 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1329@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T080000 DTSTAMP:20240328T020554Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/lights-out-bird-survey-non-peak-vh-2-2024-05-2 2/ SUMMARY:Lights Out Bird Survey - Non-Peak (VH) DESCRIPTION:\n\nLights Out Bird Monitoring\n\nJoin the Texas Conservation A lliance and partners to help monitor downtown Dallas for bird/building str ikes during the fall migration.  All data gathered during the survey will be used by Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Texas A&\;M University for v ital research and bird protection initiatives.\n\nWhen: ALL surveys begin at 6 am and end around 8 am - rain or shine!\n\nMarch 12 - April 20\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nApril 22 - May 12 (Peak Migration)\nMon-Sun m ornings\n\nMay 13 - Jun 1\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nSignup here:  Lights Out signup\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Surveys begin and end at the Perot Mus eum Special Permit Parking Lot (Map/driving directions attached) \n\nPark ing: Enter from the Perot Parking lot entrance on Houston Street. Upon arr ival at the parking lot gate\, press the Help button on the screen and i nform security you are there for the Lights Out Dallas bird survey.  Th ey will let you in.\n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring:  A fl ashlight or headlamp\, weather-appropriate clothing\, comfortable walking shoes  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer Guide (attached): Review the guide for additional information. \n\n\n\n\nCONTACT:  Gary Barton\n\n\nLog VH to Texas Conservation Alliance Field Research (add Lights Out Bird Survey in the Comments)\n\n\nedited 3/3/24 cr LOCATION:Lights Out Meeting Spot\, 2358 N. Houston Street\, Dallas\, United States GEO:32.78649;-96.808294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2358 N. Houston Street\, Da llas\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lights Out Meeting Spot:ge o:32.78649,-96.808294 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1144@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T120000 DTSTAMP:20240630T131033Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/lewisville-lake-environmental-learning-area-ll elavh-wednesday-morning-workdays-2-2024-05-22/ SUMMARY:Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) Wednesday Morni ng Workdays (VH) DESCRIPTION:North Texas Master Naturalists join other Master Naturalist Cha pters and community volunteers to restore the prairies at Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA). Projects include (but are not limited to) nursery work such as seed harvesting and planting\, rescue of native p lants\, planting in restoration areas\, habitat evaluations\, prescribed b urns\, removal of historic fence/tree lines\, removal of exotic species.\n \nVolunteers meet at 9:00 AM and work until about Noon.\n\nTo volunteer\, contact Richard Freiheit  richard.freiheit@unt.edu\n\nNTMN Project Lead er/Contact Person: Laura Kimberly lrkimberly@gmail.com\n\nLocation: Meet a t the LLELA greenhouse and nursery\, Lewisville Lake Environmental Learnin g Area\, 201 E. Jones St.\, Lewisville 75057  Inform the gate attendant you will be volunteering at the nursery and greenhouse.  Just after passi ng the gatehouse\, turn right into the same parking area for the Blackjack Trail. (Beware your smartphone may lead you astray)\n\nOrganization websi te: http://www.llela.org\n\nReport VH to Lewisville Lake Environmental Lea rning Area (LLELA): Wildscape &\; Facility Maintenance OR Lewisville La ke Environmental Learning Area (LLELA): Natural Resource Management\n\nedi ted 6/30/24 CLG LOCATION:Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA)\, 201 E. Jones St.\, Lewisville 75057\, Lewisville\, United States GEO:33.070184;-96.953773 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=201 E. Jones St.\, Lewisvil le 75057\, Lewisville\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lewisvill e Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA):geo:33.070184,-96.953773 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1608@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T100000 DTSTAMP:20240414T162707Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/frankford-prairie-weekly-workday-vh-2-2024-05- 23/ SUMMARY:Frankford Prairie Weekly Workday (VH) DESCRIPTION:Frankford Prairie Weekly Workday\n\nEvery Thursday 8am-10am\n17 400 Muirfield Dr\, Dallas\, TX 75287\n\nPrairie Maintenance and seed colle ction\nWe cancel for rain and if it’s under 40 Degrees.\nBring Hand trow els\, small clippers/ loppers and Gloves.\nInsect and sun protection\n\nCo ntact: Julia Koch 214.226.2328\n\nLog hours in VMS under Frankford Prairie : Wildscape &\; Facility Maintenance\n\nedited 4/14/24 cr LOCATION:Frankford Prairie\, 17400 Muirfield Drive\, Dallas\, TX\, USA\, Da llas\, United States GEO:32.989323;-96.823355 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=17400 Muirfield Drive\, Dal las\, TX\, USA\, Dallas\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Frankfo rd Prairie:geo:32.989323,-96.823355 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1761@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T130000 DTSTAMP:20240430T034627Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/webinar-in-the-life-of-nocturnal-pollinators-a t/ SUMMARY:Webinar – In the Life of Nocturnal Pollinators (AT) DESCRIPTION:Webinar – In the Life of Nocturnal Pollinators (AT)\nThursday \, May 23\, 2024    12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\n\nThis free webinar is presen ted by the Xerces Society\, which advocates for conservation of invertebra tes. Learn more about moths\, flies\, beetles\, and other dusk and night-t ime pollinators: their ecology\, diversity\, and importance\, and how we c an support them. The speaker is pollinator conservation biologist Emily Ma y.\n\nRegister in advance: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FOC g0YcrTiWeNllXGEkd6A#/registration\n\nWebsite: https://xerces.org/events\n\ nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 1 hour AT)\nMM 4/29/24 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1588@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T170000 DTSTAMP:20240412T215636Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/elm-fork-nature-center-summer-outreach-vh-2024 -05-23/ SUMMARY:Elm Fork Nature Center Summer Outreach (VH) DESCRIPTION:\nTITLE: Elm Fork Nature Center Summer Outreach\n\nDESCRIPTION : Elm Fork Nature Center in Carrollton is looking for help during the bus y summer season on Thursdays from 1pm - 5pm. Asking if any NTMNs are inter ested in volunteering to assist with visitors coming to the center\, answe ring visitor questions about the preserve\, participating in some activiti es and interactive tables and providing general naturalist information to guests during the busy season\n\nWHAT: Education / outreach for visitors to Elm Fork Nature Center\n\nWHEN: Every Thursday throughout the summer f rom May 2 - August 1 (5/2\, 5/9\, 5/16\, 5/23\, 5/30\, 6/6\, 6/13\, 6/20\, 6/27\, 7/4\, 7/11\, 7/18\, 7/25\, 8/1)\n\nWHERE: Elm Fork Nature Center\ , 2335 Sandy Lake Rd\, Carrollton\, TX 75006  https://maps.app.goo.gl/F5J yc28X3N78fJGn8?g_st=ic\n\nCONTACT: Interested master naturalists please c ontact:\nDaniela Parker\nRecreation Coordinator - Education / Outdoor\n(97 2) 466-9811\ndaniela.parker@cityofcarrollton.com\n\nNOTE: Not required to volunteer the whole 4 hours each Thursday\, and not required to come every Thursday as ongoing time commitment. Any help and time is appreciated\, a s our visitor numbers greatly increase over the summer\, and we want our v isitors to feel welcome and help get their questions answered as they lear n more about our flora and fauna at Elk Fork!\n \nReport VH under Elm For k Nature Preserve: Public Outreach: TMN Report Hours\n\nSubmitted by NTMN Ashley Steel - ashleyrsteel@gmail.com\n\n4/12/24 cr\n LOCATION:Elm Fork Nature Center\, 2335 Sandy Lake Rd.\, Carrollton\, TX 750 06\, Carrollton\, United States GEO:32.964554;-96.938059 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2335 Sandy Lake Rd.\, Carro llton\, TX 75006\, Carrollton\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=E lm Fork Nature Center:geo:32.964554,-96.938059 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1603@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T203000 DTSTAMP:20240413T222631Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/npsot-trinity-forks-may-chapter-meeting-photog raphing-texas-prairiesat/ SUMMARY:NPSOT Trinity Forks May Chapter Meeting – “Photographing Texas Prairies”(AT) DESCRIPTION:NPSOT Trinity Forks May Chapter Meeting – “Photographing Te xas Prairies”(AT)\nThursday\, May 23\, 2024  |  7pm-8:30pm  (Social t ime begins at 6:30pm)\n\nThis event is sponsored by the Trinity Forks Chap ter of the Native Plant Society of Texas\, You can attend this meeting Liv e at Ann Stuart Science Complex\, TWU\, Denton\, OR via Zoom (see registr ation link below)\n\nGood photography can change hearts and minds. Join pr ofessional photographer Sean Fitzgerald for a presentation on how to photo graph prairies for maximum impact\, with a particular focus on often ove rlooked Texas prairie ecosystems. Learn valuable tips to take better photo s using a variety of techniques to help you tell the stories you want to t ell.\n\nSean is a Texas-based nature\, conservation and travel photographe r working primarily in editorial and commercial assignments\, stock\, and commercial fine art.\n\nFor more information: https://www.npsot.org/event/ business-meeting-presentation-2/\n\nLocation: Ann Stuart Science Complex\, TWU\, 303 Administration Drive\, Denton\, TX 76204\n\nPlease Register in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYode CtrzoiE9LnBQR0XcOYymsF2Li5-B4G\n\nSelect “May 23\, 2024” on dropdown m enu.\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containi ng information about joining the meeting.\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Othe r Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 1 hour AT)\nDo not include drive tim e.\nLLB 04/13/2024 LOCATION:Ann Stuart Science Complex\, 303 Administration Drive\, Denton\, T X 76204\, Denten\, 76204\, United States GEO:33.226842;-97.129118 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=303 Administration Drive\, Denton\, TX 76204\, Denten\, 76204\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=Ann Stuart Science Complex:geo:33.226842,-97.129118 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1818@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240524 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240527 DTSTAMP:20240503T163727Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/nature-discovery-trunk-reservation-prairie-3/ SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Trunk Reservation – Prairie DESCRIPTION:Lybo has reserved the Prairie Trunks for Artists in the Garden at Connemara END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1330@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240524T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240524T080000 DTSTAMP:20240328T020554Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/lights-out-bird-survey-non-peak-vh-2-2024-05-2 4/ SUMMARY:Lights Out Bird Survey - Non-Peak (VH) DESCRIPTION:\n\nLights Out Bird Monitoring\n\nJoin the Texas Conservation A lliance and partners to help monitor downtown Dallas for bird/building str ikes during the fall migration.  All data gathered during the survey will be used by Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Texas A&\;M University for v ital research and bird protection initiatives.\n\nWhen: ALL surveys begin at 6 am and end around 8 am - rain or shine!\n\nMarch 12 - April 20\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nApril 22 - May 12 (Peak Migration)\nMon-Sun m ornings\n\nMay 13 - Jun 1\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nSignup here:  Lights Out signup\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Surveys begin and end at the Perot Mus eum Special Permit Parking Lot (Map/driving directions attached) \n\nPark ing: Enter from the Perot Parking lot entrance on Houston Street. Upon arr ival at the parking lot gate\, press the Help button on the screen and i nform security you are there for the Lights Out Dallas bird survey.  Th ey will let you in.\n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring:  A fl ashlight or headlamp\, weather-appropriate clothing\, comfortable walking shoes  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer Guide (attached): Review the guide for additional information. \n\n\n\n\nCONTACT:  Gary Barton\n\n\nLog VH to Texas Conservation Alliance Field Research (add Lights Out Bird Survey in the Comments)\n\n\nedited 3/3/24 cr LOCATION:Lights Out Meeting Spot\, 2358 N. Houston Street\, Dallas\, United States GEO:32.78649;-96.808294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2358 N. Houston Street\, Da llas\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lights Out Meeting Spot:ge o:32.78649,-96.808294 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1854@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240525 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240529 DTSTAMP:20240516T174506Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/nature-discovery-trunk-reservation-outreach-my stery-box/ SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Trunk Reservation - Outreach & Mystery Box DESCRIPTION:Shelby Smith has reserved the trunk + the Mystery Box. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1331@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T080000 DTSTAMP:20240328T020554Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/lights-out-bird-survey-non-peak-vh-2-2024-05-2 5/ SUMMARY:Lights Out Bird Survey - Non-Peak (VH) DESCRIPTION:\n\nLights Out Bird Monitoring\n\nJoin the Texas Conservation A lliance and partners to help monitor downtown Dallas for bird/building str ikes during the fall migration.  All data gathered during the survey will be used by Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Texas A&\;M University for v ital research and bird protection initiatives.\n\nWhen: ALL surveys begin at 6 am and end around 8 am - rain or shine!\n\nMarch 12 - April 20\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nApril 22 - May 12 (Peak Migration)\nMon-Sun m ornings\n\nMay 13 - Jun 1\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nSignup here:  Lights Out signup\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Surveys begin and end at the Perot Mus eum Special Permit Parking Lot (Map/driving directions attached) \n\nPark ing: Enter from the Perot Parking lot entrance on Houston Street. Upon arr ival at the parking lot gate\, press the Help button on the screen and i nform security you are there for the Lights Out Dallas bird survey.  Th ey will let you in.\n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring:  A fl ashlight or headlamp\, weather-appropriate clothing\, comfortable walking shoes  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer Guide (attached): Review the guide for additional information. \n\n\n\n\nCONTACT:  Gary Barton\n\n\nLog VH to Texas Conservation Alliance Field Research (add Lights Out Bird Survey in the Comments)\n\n\nedited 3/3/24 cr LOCATION:Lights Out Meeting Spot\, 2358 N. Houston Street\, Dallas\, United States GEO:32.78649;-96.808294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2358 N. Houston Street\, Da llas\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lights Out Meeting Spot:ge o:32.78649,-96.808294 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1725@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T130000 DTSTAMP:20240425T164436Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/art-in-the-meadow-connemara-conservancy-vh/ SUMMARY:Art in the Meadow-Connemara Conservancy (VH) DESCRIPTION:The 3rd annual gathering of artists is scheduled at the Connema ra Conservancy Meadow. It is a wildflower and birding mecca with extensive prairie grasses restoration and a great place for citizen science. Artist s in all media are welcome as are iNaturalist enthusiasts. Leea Thompson-F udge will be taking the Prairie Nature Trunk to educate visitors.\n\nLocat ion: This is the best way to get folks into the Bass gate parking area at the Meadow. They can put the address\, 7800 Roberta Dr. Plano\, TX 75025\ , into their phones and get within 100' of the gate. They need to drive do wn the alley immediately to the left of the house and through the gate int o the Meadow. Bob or a volunteer will be there to direct traffic just befo re &\; after 9 am.\n\nVMS Instructions: For Citizen Science-Connemara Conservancy: Field Research: TMN Field Research Hours and/or for Education with nature trunk (please confirm your availability with Leea beforehand) Connemara Conservancy: Public Outreach: TMN\n\nhttps://connemaraconservan cy.org/\n\nFor questions contact Bob Mione Connemara Meadow Manager for ev ent details\; Connie Koval\, NTMN for general info. Bob Mione: 214.534.19 00\; Connie Koval 214.244.1197\n\n4/25/24 cr\n\n \; LOCATION:Connemara Conservancy\, 601 Alma Dr.\, Allen\, TX\, 75013\, United States GEO:33.090781;-96.706978 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=601 Alma Dr.\, Allen\, TX\, 75013\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Connemara Conservancy:ge o:33.090781,-96.706978 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1845@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T120000 DTSTAMP:20240510T213130Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/birding-by-kayak-at-lake-ray-hubbard-trinity-r iver-audubon-at/ SUMMARY:Birding by Kayak || at Lake Ray Hubbard || Trinity River Audubon (A T) DESCRIPTION:Birding by Kayak || at Lake Ray Hubbard || Trinity River Audubo n (AT)\nSaturday\, May 25\, 2024  |  9:30am-12:00noon\n\nJoin the Trinit y River Audubon Center and Kayak Crossing Outpost at Lake Ray Hubbard in s earch for birds via kayak!!\n\nKayak equipment &\; instructions provide d.\nBe sure and bring your own binoculars\, as they only have a limited nu mber for folks to use.\n\n$50 per person\n\nRegister: https://tickets.audu bon.org/events/5c966890-e146-f244-5a51-42553ee96652?_gl=1%2a1ctgmk5%2a_ga% 2aMTgzNzM4ODgwLjE3MDg1NjI0ODA.%2a_ga_X2XNL2MWTT%2aMTcwODYzNDkxNi4zLjEuMTcw ODY0MDY1NC40Mi4wLjA.\nClick on “Register Here”\n\nMeeting Location:   Kayak Crossing Outpost\, 6917 Miller Road\, Rowlett\, 75088\, TX\n\n Ve nue Website: https://trinityriver.audubon.org/events\n\nReport hour to AT : NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 2.5 hr)\nDo not include d rive time\nLLB 05/10/2024 LOCATION:Kayak Crossing Outpost\, 6917 Miller Road\, Rowlett\, 75088\, TX\, Rowlett\, TX\, 75088\, United States GEO:32.891925;-96.536123 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6917 Miller Road\, Rowlett\ , 75088\, TX\, Rowlett\, TX\, 75088\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-T ITLE=Kayak Crossing Outpost:geo:32.891925,-96.536123 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1538@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T153000 DTSTAMP:20240330T022733Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/2024-beginning-beekeeping-classes-at-texas-bee -supply-at-3/ SUMMARY:2024 Beginning Beekeeping Classes at Texas Bee Supply (AT) DESCRIPTION:2024 Beginning Beekeeping Classes at Texas Bee Supply (AT)\nSat urday\, May 25\, 2024  | 9:30am-3:30pm\n\nLearn what you need to know to keep bees and produce honey in this extensive 1-day\, 6 hour beginning bee keeping class. Our experienced beekeepers lead you through topics such as the basic functions of the hive\, types of bees present in your hive\, nec essary gear\, identification and treatment of bee diseases and pests\, man aging a beehive\, honey production\, honey harvest\, collection of nectar and pollen\, how to get bees for your hive\, examining a beehive\, a year in the life of a beekeeper\, and much more.\n\nWe will cover the necessary information you need to begin producing honey and raising healthy bees in this exciting 6 hour class.  Taking notes is highly recommended.\n\nCost :  $99\n\nLocation: Texas Bee Supply\, 14665 County Road 633\, Blue Ridge \, TX 75424\n\nRegistration: https://thebeesupply.com/products/beginning-b eekeeping-in-person-class-1?pr_prod_strat=use_description&\;pr_rec_id=5 e1d868a1&\;pr_rec_pid=8096043892979&\;pr_ref_pid=7892266057971&\; pr_seq=uniform\n\nLunch is provided for free.\n\nReport hours to: AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 6 hours AT )\nDo not include dr ive time\nLLB 03/23/2024\nLLB 3/29/2024 Added to new site LOCATION:Texas Bee Supply\, 14665 County Road 633\, Blue Ridge\, TX 75424\, Blue Ridge\, TX\, 75424\, United States GEO:33.37158;-96.385091 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=14665 County Road 633\, Blu e Ridge\, TX 75424\, Blue Ridge\, TX\, 75424\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIU S=100;X-TITLE=Texas Bee Supply:geo:33.37158,-96.385091 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1602@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T110000 DTSTAMP:20240415T190231Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/laura-w-bush-native-texas-park-guided-walk-at- 8/ SUMMARY:Laura W Bush Native Texas Park – Guided Walk (AT) DESCRIPTION:Laura W Bush Native Texas Park – Guided Walk (AT)\nSaturday\, May 25\, 2024  |  10:00am-11:00am  \n\nThe park guides are Certified M aster Naturalists from 3 local chapters.\n\nVisitors to the park will lear n about the installation and continued maintenance of a Blackland prairie\ , native Texas trees\, wildflowers\, hydrology\, entomology (monarch migra tion-pollinators)\, characteristics of the 3 Ecoregions in the DFW area\, and how visitors can work to increase use of natives plants and conservati on in their home areas.\n\nLocation:  Laura W Bush Native Texas Park\, 29 43 SMU Blvd. Dallas\, TX 75205\n\nTour tickets are free\;\n\nSign up for g uided tour: https://event.bushcenter.org/event/native-texas-park-tours/tic kets\n\nContact: boxoffice@bushcenter.org or 214.200.4306 for details.\ n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 1 ho ur AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nLLB 04/13/2024  Added to both sites CATEGORIES:Guided Walks/AT LOCATION:Laura W Bush Native Texas Park\, 2943 SMU Blvd. Dallas\, TX 75205\ , Dallas\, Tx\, 75205\, United States GEO:32.841026;-96.777952 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2943 SMU Blvd. Dallas\, TX 75205\, Dallas\, Tx\, 75205\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lau ra W Bush Native Texas Park:geo:32.841026,-96.777952 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1131@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T130000 DTSTAMP:20240327T224655Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/trac-pollinator-palooza-vh/ SUMMARY:TRAC Pollinator Palooza (VH) DESCRIPTION:The name of the event: Pollinator Palooza\n\nDate and time: M ay 25th 2024 11am-1pm\n\nLocation including the street address: Trinity R iver Audubon Center\n\n6500 Great Trinity Forest Way\, Dallas\, 75217\, TX \n\nDescription of the event and how NTMN will be volunteering: For this Community Science Saturday we’re going to be bio blitzing with an emphas is on pollinator/plant relationships. The center will be in full bloom\, s o it will be a great time to see which insects are utilizing which flowers at the center.\n\nThe website for the project or venue (if there is one):  https://trinityriver.audubon.org/\n\nContact information for questions:  Nathan.May@audubon.org\n\nIf rsvp is required\, how to do that: RSVP:  https://trinityriver.audubon.org/events/pollinator-palooza\n\nLog hours in VMS under TRAC: Field Research\n\n3/27/24 cr LOCATION:Trinity River Audubon Center (TRAC)\, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Wa y Dallas\, TX 75217\, .\, United States GEO:32.703643;-96.705377 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6500 Great Trinity Forest W ay Dallas\, TX 75217\, .\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Trinit y River Audubon Center (TRAC):geo:32.703643,-96.705377 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1397@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240526T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240526T110000 DTSTAMP:20240328T165920Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/twelve-hills-sunday-workdays-vh-2024-05-26/ SUMMARY:Twelve Hills - Sunday Workdays (VH) DESCRIPTION:March through December\nTime\;  8:30 to 11:00 AM\n\n\nEvery Su nday morning\n\nWe’ll weed the butterfly garden and remove invasive plan ts from the prairie. There is occasional planting. There are tasks for va rious activity levels.\n\nBring water. Wear sun protection including hats and sunscreen. Closed-toe shoes and long pants are recommended.\n\nCancel led if inclement weather-rain\, snow or low temperatures. If in doubt text  Marcie at 214-535-9373 to confirm.\n\nLog in VMS under Twelve Hills Natu re Center: Natural Resource Management or Wildscape &\; Facility Mainte nance\n\n12/31/23 cr LOCATION:Twelve Hills\, 817 Mary Cliff Road \, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States GEO:32.753718;-96.850344 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=817 Mary Cliff Road \, Dall as\, TX\, 75208\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Twelve Hills:ge o:32.753718,-96.850344 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1350@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240526T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240526T113000 DTSTAMP:20240328T023748Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/brookhaven-college-windmill-garden-vh-2024-05- 26/ SUMMARY:Brookhaven College Windmill Garden (VH) DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nWHEN: 2nd Wednesday of each month AND the 4th Sunday of e ach month\n\nINSTRUCTIONS: Take appropriate precautions: Wear close toed s hoes/boots\, gloves\, sun &\; insect protection. Bring your own water a nd tools if you have them (clipper\, lopper\, hoe\, shovel\, trowel…) Al so observe health restrictions\, if any\, per chapter guidelines.\n\nWe a re maintaining pathways\, removing invasive plants\, cutting back perennia ls\, thinning out aggressive plants\, doing plant ID and labeling of nativ e species\, observations for citizen science\, and when appropriate\, plan ting native plants for pollinators.\n\nWHERE:  The garden is located alon g the jogging trail across from Parking Lot P-5.  Location: Windmill Gard en\, Brookhaven College\, 3939 Valley View Lane\, Farmers Branch\, TX 752 44. Follow signs toward Bldg. F.  Campus map: https://www.dcccd.edu/maps /bhc/pages/campus-map.aspx\n\nCONTACT: for information please contact:\n\n Sandra Horton <\;sandrahorton02@gmail.com>\;\, or\nJustin Langhorst &l t\;the@justinlanghorst.com>\;\n\nEvent may be cancelled due to inclement weather or other reasons and notice will be posted on NT Master Naturalis t Members group Facebook page.\n\nReport VH to Brookhaven College Garden: Wildscape &\; Facility Maintenance\n\n\nedited 1/1/24 cr\n\n\n LOCATION:Brookhaven College Garden\, 3939 Valley View Lane\, Farmers Branch \, TX 75244\, Farmers Branch\, United States GEO:32.928281;-96.850219 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3939 Valley View Lane\, Far mers Branch\, TX 75244\, Farmers Branch\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100 ;X-TITLE=Brookhaven College Garden:geo:32.928281,-96.850219 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1458@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240526T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240526T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T180349Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/willis-winters-park-volunteer-day-vh-2024-05-2 6/ SUMMARY:Willis Winters Park Volunteer Day (VH) DESCRIPTION:Willis Winters Park Volunteer Day\n\nDate and time: Monthly wor kday\, last Sunday of each month 9am-noon\n\nLocation including the street address - Willis Winters Park - 101 South Glasgow. Parking is available o n the Columbia side of the park by the Juliette Fowler community. We meet at the Historic Pavillion.\n\nWe will work in the pollinator garden and ma ke improvements to the park.\n\nThe website for the project is - Facebook Friends of Willis Winters Park\n\nContact information for questions Barbar a Cohen  865-384-3196\n\n*no work on rain days unless stated\n\nPlease RS VP via email friendsofwwinterspark@gmail.com  or just come on by.\n\nLog hours in VMS under Willis Winters Park\n\n2/21/24 cr LOCATION:Willis Winters Park\, 101 South Glasgow Dallas\, TX 75214\, Dallas \, United States GEO:32.805184;-96.751043 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=101 South Glasgow Dallas\, TX 75214\, Dallas\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Willis Winter s Park:geo:32.805184,-96.751043 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1332@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240528T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240528T080000 DTSTAMP:20240328T020554Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/lights-out-bird-survey-non-peak-vh-2-2024-05-2 8/ SUMMARY:Lights Out Bird Survey - Non-Peak (VH) DESCRIPTION:\n\nLights Out Bird Monitoring\n\nJoin the Texas Conservation A lliance and partners to help monitor downtown Dallas for bird/building str ikes during the fall migration.  All data gathered during the survey will be used by Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Texas A&\;M University for v ital research and bird protection initiatives.\n\nWhen: ALL surveys begin at 6 am and end around 8 am - rain or shine!\n\nMarch 12 - April 20\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nApril 22 - May 12 (Peak Migration)\nMon-Sun m ornings\n\nMay 13 - Jun 1\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nSignup here:  Lights Out signup\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Surveys begin and end at the Perot Mus eum Special Permit Parking Lot (Map/driving directions attached) \n\nPark ing: Enter from the Perot Parking lot entrance on Houston Street. Upon arr ival at the parking lot gate\, press the Help button on the screen and i nform security you are there for the Lights Out Dallas bird survey.  Th ey will let you in.\n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring:  A fl ashlight or headlamp\, weather-appropriate clothing\, comfortable walking shoes  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer Guide (attached): Review the guide for additional information. \n\n\n\n\nCONTACT:  Gary Barton\n\n\nLog VH to Texas Conservation Alliance Field Research (add Lights Out Bird Survey in the Comments)\n\n\nedited 3/3/24 cr LOCATION:Lights Out Meeting Spot\, 2358 N. Houston Street\, Dallas\, United States GEO:32.78649;-96.808294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2358 N. Houston Street\, Da llas\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lights Out Meeting Spot:ge o:32.78649,-96.808294 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1184@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240528T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240528T120000 DTSTAMP:20240501T122405Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/texas-discovery-gardens-workday-every-tuesday- from-8-to-12-vh-2024-05-28/ SUMMARY:Texas Discovery Gardens Workday Every Tuesday from 8 to 12 (VH) DESCRIPTION:Texas Discovery Gardens Workday Every Tuesday from 8 to 12\n\nC ome and go as needed\,  Enter through Gate 6\, turn right and bear left t o the parking lot at the greenhouse.\n\nWe work in The Benny Simpson Nativ e Plant Garden as well as others to keep the7 1/2 acres looking great.\n\n Bring your own tools or use ours.  We provide bug spray and sunscreen.\n\ nHope to see you there.\n\nJudy Meagher  214-349-1419  judymeagher@gmai l.com\n\nReport to Texas Discovery Gardens Wildscape and Maintenance\n\n  \n\nedited 5/1/24 cr LOCATION:Texas Discovery Gardens\, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. \, Dall as\, TX\, 75210-2405\, United States GEO:32.775153;-96.759738 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. \, Dallas\, TX\, 75210-2405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TIT LE=Texas Discovery Gardens:geo:32.775153,-96.759738 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1333@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240529T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240529T080000 DTSTAMP:20240328T020554Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/lights-out-bird-survey-non-peak-vh-2-2024-05-2 9/ SUMMARY:Lights Out Bird Survey - Non-Peak (VH) DESCRIPTION:\n\nLights Out Bird Monitoring\n\nJoin the Texas Conservation A lliance and partners to help monitor downtown Dallas for bird/building str ikes during the fall migration.  All data gathered during the survey will be used by Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Texas A&\;M University for v ital research and bird protection initiatives.\n\nWhen: ALL surveys begin at 6 am and end around 8 am - rain or shine!\n\nMarch 12 - April 20\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nApril 22 - May 12 (Peak Migration)\nMon-Sun m ornings\n\nMay 13 - Jun 1\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nSignup here:  Lights Out signup\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Surveys begin and end at the Perot Mus eum Special Permit Parking Lot (Map/driving directions attached) \n\nPark ing: Enter from the Perot Parking lot entrance on Houston Street. Upon arr ival at the parking lot gate\, press the Help button on the screen and i nform security you are there for the Lights Out Dallas bird survey.  Th ey will let you in.\n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring:  A fl ashlight or headlamp\, weather-appropriate clothing\, comfortable walking shoes  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer Guide (attached): Review the guide for additional information. \n\n\n\n\nCONTACT:  Gary Barton\n\n\nLog VH to Texas Conservation Alliance Field Research (add Lights Out Bird Survey in the Comments)\n\n\nedited 3/3/24 cr LOCATION:Lights Out Meeting Spot\, 2358 N. Houston Street\, Dallas\, United States GEO:32.78649;-96.808294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2358 N. Houston Street\, Da llas\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lights Out Meeting Spot:ge o:32.78649,-96.808294 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1145@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240529T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240529T120000 DTSTAMP:20240630T131033Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/lewisville-lake-environmental-learning-area-ll elavh-wednesday-morning-workdays-2-2024-05-29/ SUMMARY:Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) Wednesday Morni ng Workdays (VH) DESCRIPTION:North Texas Master Naturalists join other Master Naturalist Cha pters and community volunteers to restore the prairies at Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA). Projects include (but are not limited to) nursery work such as seed harvesting and planting\, rescue of native p lants\, planting in restoration areas\, habitat evaluations\, prescribed b urns\, removal of historic fence/tree lines\, removal of exotic species.\n \nVolunteers meet at 9:00 AM and work until about Noon.\n\nTo volunteer\, contact Richard Freiheit  richard.freiheit@unt.edu\n\nNTMN Project Lead er/Contact Person: Laura Kimberly lrkimberly@gmail.com\n\nLocation: Meet a t the LLELA greenhouse and nursery\, Lewisville Lake Environmental Learnin g Area\, 201 E. Jones St.\, Lewisville 75057  Inform the gate attendant you will be volunteering at the nursery and greenhouse.  Just after passi ng the gatehouse\, turn right into the same parking area for the Blackjack Trail. (Beware your smartphone may lead you astray)\n\nOrganization websi te: http://www.llela.org\n\nReport VH to Lewisville Lake Environmental Lea rning Area (LLELA): Wildscape &\; Facility Maintenance OR Lewisville La ke Environmental Learning Area (LLELA): Natural Resource Management\n\nedi ted 6/30/24 CLG LOCATION:Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA)\, 201 E. Jones St.\, Lewisville 75057\, Lewisville\, United States GEO:33.070184;-96.953773 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=201 E. Jones St.\, Lewisvil le 75057\, Lewisville\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lewisvill e Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA):geo:33.070184,-96.953773 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1756@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240529T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240529T130000 DTSTAMP:20240430T023356Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/webinar-lunch-and-learn-entomology-series-at/ SUMMARY:Webinar – Lunch and Learn Entomology Series (AT) DESCRIPTION:Webinar – Lunch and Learn Entomology Series (AT)\nWednesday\, May 29\, 2024   12:00 PM –1:00 PM\n\nThis is an AgriLife Lunch and Le arn program presented by Molly Keck\, AgriLife Senior Program Specialist – Integrated Pest Management. This month’s topic is Mosquitoes. No pre -registration needed. Just click on the link below to join. Free\, but lim ited to 100 participants.\n\nThe class is online via Zoom:\nhttps://us06we b.zoom.us/j/86165542847?pwd=XaceWVZgE0JGJYHDueEW3Uz7LnrJfC.1#success\n\nRe port hours to AT: Texas A&\;M AgriLife Offered Training (Approved for 1 hour AT)\nMM 4/29/24 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1609@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T100000 DTSTAMP:20240414T162707Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/frankford-prairie-weekly-workday-vh-2-2024-05- 30/ SUMMARY:Frankford Prairie Weekly Workday (VH) DESCRIPTION:Frankford Prairie Weekly Workday\n\nEvery Thursday 8am-10am\n17 400 Muirfield Dr\, Dallas\, TX 75287\n\nPrairie Maintenance and seed colle ction\nWe cancel for rain and if it’s under 40 Degrees.\nBring Hand trow els\, small clippers/ loppers and Gloves.\nInsect and sun protection\n\nCo ntact: Julia Koch 214.226.2328\n\nLog hours in VMS under Frankford Prairie : Wildscape &\; Facility Maintenance\n\nedited 4/14/24 cr LOCATION:Frankford Prairie\, 17400 Muirfield Drive\, Dallas\, TX\, USA\, Da llas\, United States GEO:32.989323;-96.823355 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=17400 Muirfield Drive\, Dal las\, TX\, USA\, Dallas\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Frankfo rd Prairie:geo:32.989323,-96.823355 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1589@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T170000 DTSTAMP:20240412T215636Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/elm-fork-nature-center-summer-outreach-vh-2024 -05-30/ SUMMARY:Elm Fork Nature Center Summer Outreach (VH) DESCRIPTION:\nTITLE: Elm Fork Nature Center Summer Outreach\n\nDESCRIPTION : Elm Fork Nature Center in Carrollton is looking for help during the bus y summer season on Thursdays from 1pm - 5pm. Asking if any NTMNs are inter ested in volunteering to assist with visitors coming to the center\, answe ring visitor questions about the preserve\, participating in some activiti es and interactive tables and providing general naturalist information to guests during the busy season\n\nWHAT: Education / outreach for visitors to Elm Fork Nature Center\n\nWHEN: Every Thursday throughout the summer f rom May 2 - August 1 (5/2\, 5/9\, 5/16\, 5/23\, 5/30\, 6/6\, 6/13\, 6/20\, 6/27\, 7/4\, 7/11\, 7/18\, 7/25\, 8/1)\n\nWHERE: Elm Fork Nature Center\ , 2335 Sandy Lake Rd\, Carrollton\, TX 75006  https://maps.app.goo.gl/F5J yc28X3N78fJGn8?g_st=ic\n\nCONTACT: Interested master naturalists please c ontact:\nDaniela Parker\nRecreation Coordinator - Education / Outdoor\n(97 2) 466-9811\ndaniela.parker@cityofcarrollton.com\n\nNOTE: Not required to volunteer the whole 4 hours each Thursday\, and not required to come every Thursday as ongoing time commitment. Any help and time is appreciated\, a s our visitor numbers greatly increase over the summer\, and we want our v isitors to feel welcome and help get their questions answered as they lear n more about our flora and fauna at Elk Fork!\n \nReport VH under Elm For k Nature Preserve: Public Outreach: TMN Report Hours\n\nSubmitted by NTMN Ashley Steel - ashleyrsteel@gmail.com\n\n4/12/24 cr\n LOCATION:Elm Fork Nature Center\, 2335 Sandy Lake Rd.\, Carrollton\, TX 750 06\, Carrollton\, United States GEO:32.964554;-96.938059 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2335 Sandy Lake Rd.\, Carro llton\, TX 75006\, Carrollton\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=E lm Fork Nature Center:geo:32.964554,-96.938059 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1334@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240531T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240531T080000 DTSTAMP:20240328T020554Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/lights-out-bird-survey-non-peak-vh-2-2024-05-3 1/ SUMMARY:Lights Out Bird Survey - Non-Peak (VH) DESCRIPTION:\n\nLights Out Bird Monitoring\n\nJoin the Texas Conservation A lliance and partners to help monitor downtown Dallas for bird/building str ikes during the fall migration.  All data gathered during the survey will be used by Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Texas A&\;M University for v ital research and bird protection initiatives.\n\nWhen: ALL surveys begin at 6 am and end around 8 am - rain or shine!\n\nMarch 12 - April 20\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nApril 22 - May 12 (Peak Migration)\nMon-Sun m ornings\n\nMay 13 - Jun 1\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nSignup here:  Lights Out signup\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Surveys begin and end at the Perot Mus eum Special Permit Parking Lot (Map/driving directions attached) \n\nPark ing: Enter from the Perot Parking lot entrance on Houston Street. Upon arr ival at the parking lot gate\, press the Help button on the screen and i nform security you are there for the Lights Out Dallas bird survey.  Th ey will let you in.\n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring:  A fl ashlight or headlamp\, weather-appropriate clothing\, comfortable walking shoes  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer Guide (attached): Review the guide for additional information. \n\n\n\n\nCONTACT:  Gary Barton\n\n\nLog VH to Texas Conservation Alliance Field Research (add Lights Out Bird Survey in the Comments)\n\n\nedited 3/3/24 cr LOCATION:Lights Out Meeting Spot\, 2358 N. Houston Street\, Dallas\, United States GEO:32.78649;-96.808294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2358 N. Houston Street\, Da llas\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lights Out Meeting Spot:ge o:32.78649,-96.808294 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1855@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240531T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240531T210000 DTSTAMP:20240516T211657Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/webinar-gila-wilderness-centennial-speaker-ser ies-live-from-silver-city-new-mexico-at/ SUMMARY:Webinar – Gila Wilderness Centennial Speaker Series: Live from Si lver City\, New Mexico (AT) DESCRIPTION:Webinar – Gila Wilderness Centennial Speaker Series: Live fro m Silver City\, New Mexico (AT)\nFriday\, May 31\, 2024   10:00 AM – 9 :00 PM\n\nThe Gila Wilderness Centennial Speakers Series is sponsored by t he U.S. Forest Service\, the Aldo Leopold Foundation\, and others. There w ill be various speakers and topics throughout the day.\n\nTo read more abo ut the program and to register: https://www.crowdcast.io/c/gilacentennial? utm_source=Aldo+Leopold+Foundation+E-mail+List&\;utm_campaign=9e23cca36 1-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_01_05_09_07_COPY_01&\;utm_medium=email&\;utm_t erm=0_-d29c7d8abe-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&\;mc_cid=9e23cca361&\;mc_eid=1 f4b39e310\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approve d for maximum 7 hours AT) List sessions attended.\nMM 5/16/24\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1857@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240531T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240531T130000 DTSTAMP:20240517T013436Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/brit-lunchtime-lecture-hexalectris-orchids-in- texas-a-special-citizens-science-project-hybrid-at/ SUMMARY:BRIT Lunchtime Lecture: Hexalectris Orchids in Texas: A Special Cit izens’ Science Project (Hybrid) (AT) DESCRIPTION:BRIT Lunchtime Lecture: Hexalectris Orchids in Texas: A Special Citizens’ Science Project (Hybrid) (AT)\nFriday\, May 31\, 2024   12: 00 PM – 1:00 PM\n\nStephanie Varnum will speak on the Hexalectris orchid species found in Texas\, the geology that underlies their limited habitat \, and the partnership of North Texas Master Naturalists and Dr. Marcy Bro wn-Marsden. Attend in person in the Commons of the BRIT building or attend virtually via Zoom.\n\nLocation: BRIT Commons\, Botanical Research Instit ute of Texas\, 1700 University Drive\, Fort Worth\, TX 76107\nWebsite: www .brit.org\n\nTo read more about the topic: https://fwbg.org/events/may-lun chtime-lecture-hexalectris-orchids-in-texas/?occurrence=2024-05-31\n\nTo j oin the lecture via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82755024484\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 1 hour AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 5/16/24 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1335@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T080000 DTSTAMP:20240328T020554Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/lights-out-bird-survey-non-peak-vh-2-2024-06-0 1/ SUMMARY:Lights Out Bird Survey - Non-Peak (VH) DESCRIPTION:\n\nLights Out Bird Monitoring\n\nJoin the Texas Conservation A lliance and partners to help monitor downtown Dallas for bird/building str ikes during the fall migration.  All data gathered during the survey will be used by Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Texas A&\;M University for v ital research and bird protection initiatives.\n\nWhen: ALL surveys begin at 6 am and end around 8 am - rain or shine!\n\nMarch 12 - April 20\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nApril 22 - May 12 (Peak Migration)\nMon-Sun m ornings\n\nMay 13 - Jun 1\nTue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat mornings\n\nSignup here:  Lights Out signup\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Surveys begin and end at the Perot Mus eum Special Permit Parking Lot (Map/driving directions attached) \n\nPark ing: Enter from the Perot Parking lot entrance on Houston Street. Upon arr ival at the parking lot gate\, press the Help button on the screen and i nform security you are there for the Lights Out Dallas bird survey.  Th ey will let you in.\n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring:  A fl ashlight or headlamp\, weather-appropriate clothing\, comfortable walking shoes  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer Guide (attached): Review the guide for additional information. \n\n\n\n\nCONTACT:  Gary Barton\n\n\nLog VH to Texas Conservation Alliance Field Research (add Lights Out Bird Survey in the Comments)\n\n\nedited 3/3/24 cr LOCATION:Lights Out Meeting Spot\, 2358 N. Houston Street\, Dallas\, United States GEO:32.78649;-96.808294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2358 N. Houston Street\, Da llas\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lights Out Meeting Spot:ge o:32.78649,-96.808294 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1865@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T100000 DTSTAMP:20240518T204350Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/guided-bird-walk-at-connemara-meadow-at-4/ SUMMARY:Guided Bird Walk at Connemara Meadow (AT) DESCRIPTION:Guided Bird Walk at Connemara Meadow (AT)\nSaturday\, June 1\, 2024   7:00 AM – 10:00 AM\n\nJoin volunteer naturalists on our monthly bird walk. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them. A variety of birding habitats will be explored\, and an excellent cross-section of N orth Texas bird species can be counted. Results will be logged into the eB ird database to assist researchers and birders worldwide.\n\nAll ages are welcome. We recommend long pants\, closed-toe shoes\, sunscreen\, and inse ct repellent. Bring water. Meet at the Hedgcoxe Gate at the intersection o f Hedgcoxe and Greensboro in Plano.\n\nThis is a monthly bird walk. It mee ts on first Saturdays in even-numbered months and on first Sundays in odd- numbered months.\n\nLocation: Connemara Conservancy\, 601 Alma Dr.\, Allen \, TX 75013\nWebsite: http://connemaraconservancy.org\n\nReport hours to A T: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 3 hours AT)\nDo not incl ude drive time.\nMM 5/18/24\n\n \; LOCATION:Connemara Conservancy\, 601 Alma Dr.\, Allen\, TX\, 75013\, United States GEO:33.090781;-96.706978 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=601 Alma Dr.\, Allen\, TX\, 75013\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Connemara Conservancy:ge o:33.090781,-96.706978 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1878@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T110000 DTSTAMP:20240520T233155Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/oak-cliff-nature-preserve-trail-maintenance-vh / SUMMARY:Oak Cliff Nature Preserve Trail Maintenance (VH) DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Trails Day by volunteering at Oak Cliff Natu re Preserve! This 121-acre preserve is in the heart of the Oak Cliff neigh borhood and well-loved by the people of Dallas\, especially the hiking and mountain biking community.\n\nPlease arrive by 7:45am to get registered a nd bring closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We'll have work gloves and all the tools you'll need\, but feel free to bring your own. Children over 12 are welcome\, if accompanied by an adult.\n\nIn addition to individual s and families\, we encourage you to bring a group from your church or loc al community organization and help us restore this urban treasure visited by thousands of hikers and bikers year round!\n\nBreakfast tacos provided! Please RSVP at this link so we'll know how many people to expect and can update you with any changes due to inclement weather. https://www.texaslan dconservancy.org/events/national-trails-day-at-ocnp-2024\n\nLog hours in V MS under Oak Cliff Nature Preserve: Natural Resource Management\n\n5/20/24 cr\n\n \; LOCATION:Oak Cliff Nature Preserve\, 2875 Pierce St. Dallas\, TX 75233\, .\ , United States GEO:32.708974;-96.862575 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2875 Pierce St. Dallas\, TX 75233\, .\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Oak Cliff Nature Pre serve:geo:32.708974,-96.862575 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1339@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T110000 DTSTAMP:20240328T021340Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/ferris-cemetery-workday-vh-2024-06-01/ SUMMARY:Ferris Cemetery Workday (VH) DESCRIPTION:The workday at Warren Ferris Cemetery\, 8375 San Leandro Dr 752 18\, takes place the first Saturday of every month 9am to noon for months December - March and 8am - 11am April - November.\n\nVolunteers should bri ng water\, work gloves\, and hand tools if they have them.  Contact Patty Griffin 817 271 9339\n\nLog VH to Cemetery Constellation Project\n\nedite d 1/1/24 cr LOCATION:Ferris Cemetery\, 8375 San Leandro Dr\, Dallas\, United States GEO:32.812951;-96.711334 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8375 San Leandro Dr\, Dalla s\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Ferris Cemetery:geo:32.812951 ,-96.711334 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1468@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T181156Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/446745-2024-06-01/ SUMMARY:LLELA 1st Saturday Workday (VH) DESCRIPTION:LLELA 1st Saturday Workday\n\n9:00 a.m. until 12 Noon\n\nIf yo u have been looking for a chance to volunteer at LLELA on the weekend\, th is is it.\n\nThe tasks of the LLELA 1st Saturday work crew focus on invas ive species removal.  Controlling invasive plants is as vital to LLELA ’s restoration efforts as growing and planting native species.\n\nThe “Plant of the Month” may vary from privet to honeysuckle.  Privet is the constant challenge. Spring could find the team pulling bastard cabbag e on the dam or along the roadside or chasing down Brazilian vervain anywh ere it comes up or possibly working with some of the senior volunteers to treat Johnson grass around the property or Japanese honeysuckle along the Blackjack Trail.\n\nAngela Lewallen\, Blackland Prairie Master Naturalist and Lewisville Parks Board member\, leads the effort\, which is open to al l Chapters.\n\nThe team will meet at 9:00 a.m. on the first Saturday of th e month at the LLELA Blackjack Trial parking lot. Tell the gate attendant you are at LLELA to volunteer. Parking for the offices\, classrooms\, visi tor center\, Blackjack Trailhead\, and nursery complex is located on the r ight-hand gravel drive just past the gate house.  To get involved send a n email to Angela at angela.lewallen@gmail.com.\n\nBe prepared for work i n the field. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather (hot\, wet\, cold depending on the season)\; bring water\, hat\, and sunscreen.\n\nLLELA co ntact: For more information about this workday email Angela at angela.lew allen@gmail.com\n\nNTMN project lead:  Laura Kimberly\, lrkimberly@gmai l.com\n\nOrganization website: http://www.llela.org \n\nLocation: Lewisv ille Lake Environmental Learning Area\, 201 E. Jones St.\, Lewisville 7505 7.  The entrance to LLELA is at the intersection of Jones and Kealy\, 20 1 E. Jones St.\, Lewisville\, TX. GPS may lead you astray\; for direction s link to https://www.llela.org/about-llela/site-specific-pages/find-us.   Inform the gate attendant you will be volunteering.  Just after pass ing the gate house\, make the right turn into the gravel parking lot for t he Blackjack Trail.\n\n \;\n\nReport VH to Lewisville Lake Environme ntal Learning Area (LLELA): Natural Resources Management\n\n2/1/24 cr LOCATION:Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA)\, 201 E Jones St.\, Lewis ville\, TX\, 75057\, United States GEO:33.070184;-96.953773 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=201 E Jones St.\, Lewisvill e\, TX\, 75057\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lake Environment al Learning Area (LLELA):geo:33.070184,-96.953773 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1642@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T120000 DTSTAMP:20240415T212220Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/clymer-meadow-preserve-spring-wildflower-tours -at-2/ SUMMARY:Clymer Meadow Preserve Spring Wildflower Tours (AT) DESCRIPTION:Clymer Meadow Preserve Spring Wildflower Tours (AT)\nSaturday\, April 27\, 2024   9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nSaturday\, May 18\, 2024   9: 00 AM – 12:00 PM\nSaturday\, June 1\, 2024   8:00 AM – 11:00 AM\n\nW alk among the wildflowers during The Nature Conservancy’s Clymer Meadow Spring Tours. Don’t miss your chance to visit this picturesque 1\,475-ac re preserve\, which contains one of the last remnants of the Blackland Pra irie\, an imperiled ecosystem comprised of numerous bird\, butterfly\, and wildflower species. Enjoy the beauty and color of true Texas prairie whil e learning about the history and ecology of our native grasslands.\n\nThre e dates are offered to accommodate everyone:\nEarly Spring Tour\, April 27 \, 9 AM – 12 PM\, RSVP by 4/17\n37th Annual Spring Wildflower Tour\, May 18\, 9 AM – 12 PM\, RSVP by 5/8\nLate Spring Prairie Tour\, June 1\, 8 AM – 11 AM\, RSVP by 5/22\n\nTours will meet at different locations. Inf ormation will be sent out with RSVP confirmation. Times may vary. Read mor e information at https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/eve nts/clymer-meadow-preserve-wildflower-tour/\n\nBring your binoculars and c amera\, pack a picnic lunch and water bottle. We recommend a hat\, long pa nts\, closed-toe shoes\, insect repellent\, and sunscreen. Tours are rain or shine!\n\nRSVP to Brandon Belcher brandon.belcher@tnc.org or 903-752-06 76 (c). Space is limited.\n\nLocation: Clymer Meadow Preserve\, 6210 Co Rd 1140\, Celeste\, TX 75423 (a 60-minute drive from Dallas)\nWebsite: http: //nature.org/texas\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 3 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 2/28/24 LOCATION:Clymer Meadow Preserve\, 6210 Co Rd 1140\, Celeste\, TX\, 75423\, United States GEO:33.314548;-96.243465 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6210 Co Rd 1140\, Celeste\, TX\, 75423\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Clymer Meadow Prese rve:geo:33.314548,-96.243465 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1862@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T110000 DTSTAMP:20240518T195001Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/drawing-in-the-garden-japanese-garden-at/ SUMMARY:Drawing in the Garden : Japanese Garden  (AT) DESCRIPTION:Drawing in the Garden : Japanese Garden  (AT)\nSaturday\, June 1\, 2024   9:00 AM – 11:00 AM\n\nWork with a professional artist to l earn more about recording what you see in nature through drawing. There wi ll be a demonstration followed by tips and one-on-one attention throughout a free drawing session. Held at Fort Worth Botanic Garden.\n\nFee: $35\; $30 members\; register by May 29\n\nTo read details and register online:  https://fwbg.org/events/drawing-in-the-garden-2/?occurrence=2024-06-01\n \nLocation: Fort Worth Botanic Garden\, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.\, Fort W orth\, TX 76107\nWebsite: www.fwbg.org\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other P re-approved Training (Approved for 2 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time. \nMM 5/18/24 LOCATION:Fort Worth Botanic Garden\, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd\, Fort Worth\ , TX\, 76107\, United States GEO:32.740416;-97.363828 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3220 Botanic Garden Blvd\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76107\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Fort Wo rth Botanic Garden:geo:32.740416,-97.363828 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1913@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T110000 DTSTAMP:20240529T012318Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/frankford-prairie-workday-vh-4/ SUMMARY:Frankford Prairie Workday (VH) DESCRIPTION:\n\nFrankford Prairie Workday (VH)\n\nJune 1 @ 9:00 am – 11:0 0 am\n\n\n\n \;\n\nFrankford Prairie\n\n17400 Muirfield Dr\n\nDallas\, TX 75287\n\nJoin our monthly Saturday workday to liberate the prairie of invasive non-native plants.  Park in front of the old church.  Bring gar den tools for weed removal\, gloves\, water\, sun and insect protection.\n \nOrganization website: http://frankfordpreservationfoundation.org\n\nCon tact: Gary Barton\, barton.garylee@gmail.com 214-215-6815\n\nReport VH t o Frankford Prairie: Wildscape &\; Facility Maintenance\n\n5/28/2024 C LG\n\n LOCATION:Frankford Prairie\, 17400 Muirfield Dr.\, Dallas\, TX\, United Sta tes GEO:32.989323;-96.823355 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=17400 Muirfield Dr.\, Dalla s\, TX\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Frankford Prairie:geo:32 .989323,-96.823355 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1892@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T113000 DTSTAMP:20240524T173122Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/rowlett-bee-city-seminar-2024-celebrating-worl d-bee-day-at/ SUMMARY:Rowlett Bee City Seminar 2024 – Celebrating World Bee Day (AT) DESCRIPTION:Rowlett Bee City Seminar 2024 – Celebrating World Bee Day (AT )\nSaturday\, June 1\, 2024   9:00 AM – 11:30 AM\n\nRowlett Bee City U SA is holding an informative seminar\, “Buzzing Beauties: Exploring and Enjoying Bees and Pollinators at Home with Year-Round Blooms with Native P erennials\," on Saturday\, June 1. All speakers are Texas Master Naturalis ts and/or Master Gardeners. There are activities for children. The seminar will be followed by a tour to a pollinator garden.\n\nLearn intriguing fa cts about these vital creatures and how we can contribute to their conserv ation right in our own backyards. Prepare to embark on a journey of discov ery and appreciation for bees and pollinators! See flyer below for QR code with program information and sign-up.\n\nYou can also sign up at https:// docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIosX5SSOde_t4Hm3cWhvLEk_nUwGg40R9JzA-Uq RO2MkxyQ/viewform\n\nLocation: Rowlett Community Center (Room D)\, 5300 Ma in St.\, Rowlett\, TX 75088\n\nContact: Cindy Ling  cindyhome777@hotmail. com  617-818-8130\n\nReport AT to AT: Chapter Offered Training (Approved for 2.5 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 5/24/24\n\nFlyer  Bee C ity Seminar 2024 Flyer (1)\n\n \; LOCATION:Rowlett Community Center\, 5300 Main St.\, Rowlett\, TX\, 75088\, United States GEO:32.9014;-96.549463 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=5300 Main St.\, Rowlett\, T X\, 75088\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Rowlett Community Cen ter:geo:32.9014,-96.549463 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1912@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T120000 DTSTAMP:20240528T213616Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/dogwood-canyon-habitat-workday-vh/ SUMMARY:Dogwood Canyon Habitat Workday (VH) DESCRIPTION:Habitat Workday\nSaturday 6/1/24 9am to 12pm\nDCAC 1206 W. FM 1 382\nCedar Hill\, TX 75194\n\nWe'll be working in the middle garden in the circle in front of the main building\, pulling invasives\, planting plant s\, laying paving stones\, and creating walking paths. Log hours in VMS un der Dogwood Canyon Wildscape &\; Facility Maintenance\n\nContact inform ation:\nKiersten Gibizov\n\nCenter Coordinator\, Community Programs\n\n469 .526.1988\n\nSubmitted by NTMN Bruce V. Ballengee\n\n5/28/24 cr LOCATION:Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center\, 1206 West F.M. 1382 Cedar Hill\, T X 75104\, .\, United States GEO:32.59423;-96.942384 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1206 West F.M. 1382 Cedar H ill\, TX 75104\, .\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Dogwood Cany on Audubon Center:geo:32.59423,-96.942384 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1904@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T113000 DTSTAMP:20240526T164939Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/rowlett-bee-city-outreach-vh/ SUMMARY:Rowlett Bee City Outreach (VH) DESCRIPTION:WHAT:  Bee City Seminar in Rowlett\, celebrating World Bee Day . Event will also have two speakers (Janet Smith and Cindy Ling\, both Mas ter Gardeners and both NTMN members) speaking on the importance of native plants and native pollinators. This qualifies for AT\, but we are also loo king for one or two volunteers for an Outreach table at this event\, which will count as 2.5 hours of VH.\n\nWHERE:  Rowlett Community Centre\, 530 0 Main Street\, Rowlett\, TX 75088\n\nWHEN:  Saturday\, June 1 from 9am - 11:30am\n\nWHO IS NEEDED:  Looking for one or two volunteers for outreac h table\, using pollinator trunk and bee posters to chat with attendees ab out the importance of native bees and native plants. Will also need to re serve and pick up Pollinator trunk and Bee posters from storage\, bring tr unk and posters to the event\, and return to storage afterward. Volunteer signup has these separated\, but could all be one person. Link to sign up:   volunteersignup.org/P4JCF\n\nCONTACT:  Cindy Ling (617) 818-8130 / c indyhome777@hotmail.com\n\nREPORT AS:  Rowlett Parks and Preserves. Event itself is 2.5 hours VH\, may add additional time for pick up / return of trunks and drive time\n5/26/24 cr END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1823@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T110000 DTSTAMP:20240505T204911Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/laura-w-bush-native-texas-park-guided-walk-at- 9/ SUMMARY:Laura W Bush Native Texas Park – Guided Walk (AT) DESCRIPTION:Laura W Bush Native Texas Park – Guided Walk (AT)\nSaturday\, June 1\, 2024  |  10:00am-11:00am  \n\nThe park guides are Certified M aster Naturalists from 3 local chapters.\n\nVisitors to the park will lear n about the installation and continued maintenance of a Blackland prairie\ , native Texas trees\, wildflowers\, hydrology\, entomology (monarch migra tion-pollinators)\, characteristics of the 3 Ecoregions in the DFW area\, and how visitors can work to increase use of natives plants and conservati on in their home areas.\n\nLocation:  Laura W Bush Native Texas Park\, 29 43 SMU Blvd. Dallas\, TX 75205\n\nTour tickets are free\;\n\nSign up for g uided tour: https://event.bushcenter.org/event/native-texas-park-tours/tic kets\n\nContact: boxoffice@bushcenter.org or 214.200.4306 for details.\ n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 1 ho ur AT)\nDo not include drive time\nLLB 05/05/2024 CATEGORIES:Guided Walks/AT LOCATION:Laura W Bush Native Texas Park\, 2943 SMU Blvd. Dallas\, TX 75205\ , Dallas\, Tx\, 75205\, United States GEO:32.841026;-96.777952 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2943 SMU Blvd. Dallas\, TX 75205\, Dallas\, Tx\, 75205\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lau ra W Bush Native Texas Park:geo:32.841026,-96.777952 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1819@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240602 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240609 DTSTAMP:20240503T164105Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/nature-discovery-trunks-reservation-wetlands/ SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Trunks Reservation – Wetlands DESCRIPTION:Esther Villareal has reserved the trunks. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1847@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240602 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240605 DTSTAMP:20240511T172614Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/nature-discovery-trunk-reservation-forest/ SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Trunk Reservation - Forest DESCRIPTION:Shelby has reserved the Forest Trunk. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1398@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T110000 DTSTAMP:20240328T165920Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/twelve-hills-sunday-workdays-vh-2024-06-02/ SUMMARY:Twelve Hills - Sunday Workdays (VH) DESCRIPTION:March through December\nTime\;  8:30 to 11:00 AM\n\n\nEvery Su nday morning\n\nWe’ll weed the butterfly garden and remove invasive plan ts from the prairie. There is occasional planting. There are tasks for va rious activity levels.\n\nBring water. Wear sun protection including hats and sunscreen. Closed-toe shoes and long pants are recommended.\n\nCancel led if inclement weather-rain\, snow or low temperatures. If in doubt text  Marcie at 214-535-9373 to confirm.\n\nLog in VMS under Twelve Hills Natu re Center: Natural Resource Management or Wildscape &\; Facility Mainte nance\n\n12/31/23 cr LOCATION:Twelve Hills\, 817 Mary Cliff Road \, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States GEO:32.753718;-96.850344 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=817 Mary Cliff Road \, Dall as\, TX\, 75208\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Twelve Hills:ge o:32.753718,-96.850344 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1851@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T110000 DTSTAMP:20240513T175120Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/friends-of-oak-cliff-parks-rescheduled-wildflo wer-walk-at/ SUMMARY:Friends of Oak Cliff Parks ||  Rescheduled Wildflower Walk - (AT) DESCRIPTION:Friends of Oak Cliff Parks ||  Rescheduled Wildflower Walk - ( AT)\nSunday\, June 2\, 2024   9:00 AM – 11:00 AM \n\nJoin us for a wal k through the native prairie meadow and woods at the Kiest Conservation Ar ea in Oak Cliff. Rescheduled from Apr 28.\n\nOur guide is Master Naturalis t Brian Halsell. Brian brings over 15 years of broad appreciation for natu ral systems\, native plants\, wildlife\, and regional construction methods to each project.\n\nJoin us for a walk through the native prairie meadow at the Kiest Conservation Area in Oak Cliff. Our guide is former Master Na turalist\, respected guest speaker on native plants and Studio Outside’s in-house horticultural expert\, landscape architect  Brian Halsell. The conservation area is an 88 acre tract of land with an island of native Tex as prairie. Over 150 wildflower species were identified by master naturali st legend Jim Varnum seven years ago.  While  you’re there\, visit the newly opened mile long Meadow Loop Trail.\n\nWe will be meeting in the re cently completed outdoor classroom. Everyone is invited to attend\, and th ere is no charge. Closed toed shoes are recommended. Water and insect repe llant will be provided.\n\nLocation: Kiest Conservation Area\, 3238 S. Ham pton Rd.\, Dallas 75224\nThe above address for the Conservation Area is th e address for the tennis center within the Conservation Area. Do not park there. See "parking" below.\n\n*Parking The parking area is in the field a t the southeast corner of the intersection of Hampton Rd. and Keist Blvd. Park next to the kiosk.\n\nWebsite: https://friendsofoakcliffparks.org\nCo ntact: info@friendsofoakcliffparks.org\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other P re-Approved Training (Approved for 2 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time. \nLLB 05/13/2024 CATEGORIES:Guided Walks/AT LOCATION:Kiest Conservation Area\, 3238 S. Hampton Rd.\, Dallas 75224\, Dal las\, TX\, 75224\, United States GEO:32.705054;-96.856953 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3238 S. Hampton Rd.\, Dalla s 75224\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=K iest Conservation Area:geo:32.705054,-96.856953 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1893@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T110000 DTSTAMP:20240524T174008Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/kayak-tour-at-fwnc-at-5/ SUMMARY:Kayak Tour at FWNC (AT) DESCRIPTION:Kayak Tour at FWNC (AT)\nSunday\, June 2\, 2024   9:00 AM – 11:00 AM\n\nPaddle with us and look for wildlife along the river. All equ ipment is provided. Meet at the Canoe Launch. Preregistration required. Ac tivity #43073\n\n$20 with paid admission\, members $15\nAdmission is $6\, $3 seniors.\n\nFor more information including registration link\, go to th e Events Calendar (June 2024 Phenology) at the FWNC website below.\nAt the registration site\, enter the activity number of the program you want to attend in the search box.\n\nLocation: Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge \, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, Fort Worth\, TX 76135\nWebsite: https://www.fwn aturecenter.org\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (A pproved for 2 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 5/24/24 LOCATION:Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge\, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, Fort . Worth\, TX\, 76135\, United States GEO:32.847411;-97.475878 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, For t. Worth\, TX\, 76135\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Fort Wort h Nature Center and Refuge:geo:32.847411,-97.475878 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1866@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T150000 DTSTAMP:20240603T012856Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/tennison-park-nature-walk-at/ SUMMARY:Tenison Park Nature Walk (AT) DESCRIPTION:Tenison Park Nature Walk (AT) \nSunday\, June 2\, 2024     1:00 PM - 3:00 PM\n\nJoin NTMNs on a nature walk at Tenison Park on East G rand Avenue. Sam Kieschnick will lead our walk\, which will include the fo llowing:\n\n-Tour of Tenison Park Creek Restoration work performed by 2022 and 2023 new class project members\, explaining the need for abatement an d methods of restoring a creek to health\n-Tour of Tenison Park Pollinator Garden\, with discussion of relationship of native plants and native poll inators\, and native bees and their habitats\n-Native birds’ habitats an d native plants that attract them\n-Native tree ID and host species\n\nFre e and open to all NTMN members and other community volunteers. Meet at the paved parking lot in Tenison Park off Clermont Ave.\, between the two Eas t Grand one-way streets. No bathroom facilities at this location. Closed-t oe shoes and long pants are recommended.\n\nLocation: Tenison Park\, East Grand Ave.\, Dallas\nSee flyer and map of parking area below.\n\nRSVP to K aren Albracht  karen.albracht@att.net\n\nReport AT to AT: Chapter Offered Training (Approved for 1 hour AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 6/8/23\ , updated 6/13/23\, updated 6/25/23\, updated 5/18/24\n\nFlyer  Sam Keisc hnick Promo September 2024\nMap  \n\n \; LOCATION:Tenison Park\, East Grand Ave.\, Dallas\, TX\, United States GEO:32.797636;-96.742962 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=East Grand Ave.\, Dallas\, TX\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Tenison Park:geo:32.797636,- 96.742962 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1898@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240603T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240603T093000 DTSTAMP:20240524T182039Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/early-birds-at-fwnc-at-6/ SUMMARY:Early Birds at FWNC (AT) DESCRIPTION:Early Birds at FWNC (AT)\nMonday\, June 3\, 2024   7:30 AM – 9:30 AM\n\nAvoid the heat and check out the summer birds trying to do the same. Preregistration required. Activity #43079\n\n$5 with paid admiss ion\, members free.\nAdmission is $6\, $3 seniors.\n\nFor more information including registration link\, go to the Events Calendar (June 2024 Phenol ogy) at the FWNC website below.\nAt the registration site\, enter the acti vity number of the program you want to attend in the search box.\n\nLocati on: Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge\, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, Fort Wor th\, TX 76135\nWebsite: https://www.fwnaturecenter.org\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 2 hours AT)\nDo not inc lude drive time.\nMM 5/24/24 LOCATION:Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge\, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, Fort . Worth\, TX\, 76135\, United States GEO:32.847411;-97.475878 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, For t. Worth\, TX\, 76135\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Fort Wort h Nature Center and Refuge:geo:32.847411,-97.475878 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1783@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240603T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240603T120000 DTSTAMP:20240501T144047Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/tr-hoover-summer-kids-nature-classes-vh-2024-0 6-03/ SUMMARY:TR Hoover Summer Kids' Nature Classes (VH) DESCRIPTION:TR Hoover Summer Kids' Nature Classes\nCome join us for our thi rd year at:\nTR Hoover Community Development Center\n5106 Bexar St.\nDalla s\, 75215\n\nMondays and Wednesdays from 10am-12pm\n\nWe will be providing nature instruction to students at TR Hoover CDC on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am-12pm (most days) in June and July. Some Wednesdays will be fiel d trips!\n\nMore information about classes will be listed as it becomes av ailable\, but start planning your summer NOW! Signup here: https://volunt eersignup.org/8QBR9\n\nContact Shelby Smith for more information:  214-21 2-1771 or shelby.bumblebee@gmail.com\n\nRecord VH: Ideal/Bonton Communit y Nature Outreach: Educational Talk\, Comments: TRH Summer Kids\n\nOR  Fo r Field Trips -  Ideal/Bonton Community Nature Outreach: Field Research\, Comments: TRH Summer Kids\n\n2/25/24 cr LOCATION:Ideal/Bonton Nature Community Outreach\, 5106 Bexar St.\, Dallas\, TX\, United States GEO:32.750971;-96.752954 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=5106 Bexar St.\, Dallas\, T X\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Ideal/Bonton Nature Community Outreach:geo:32.750971,-96.752954 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:787@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240603T192300 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240603T202300 DTSTAMP:20240305T235050Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/monthly-board-meeting-via-zoom-2024-06-03/ SUMMARY:Monthly Board Meeting Via Zoom DESCRIPTION:Board Meetings are open to all members and to the public. Pleas e contact the Vice President at vicepresident@ntmn.org for meeting details if you want to attend. CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Public Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1185@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T120000 DTSTAMP:20240501T122405Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/texas-discovery-gardens-workday-every-tuesday- from-8-to-12-vh-2024-06-04/ SUMMARY:Texas Discovery Gardens Workday Every Tuesday from 8 to 12 (VH) DESCRIPTION:Texas Discovery Gardens Workday Every Tuesday from 8 to 12\n\nC ome and go as needed\,  Enter through Gate 6\, turn right and bear left t o the parking lot at the greenhouse.\n\nWe work in The Benny Simpson Nativ e Plant Garden as well as others to keep the7 1/2 acres looking great.\n\n Bring your own tools or use ours.  We provide bug spray and sunscreen.\n\ nHope to see you there.\n\nJudy Meagher  214-349-1419  judymeagher@gmai l.com\n\nReport to Texas Discovery Gardens Wildscape and Maintenance\n\n  \n\nedited 5/1/24 cr LOCATION:Texas Discovery Gardens\, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. \, Dall as\, TX\, 75210-2405\, United States GEO:32.775153;-96.759738 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. \, Dallas\, TX\, 75210-2405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TIT LE=Texas Discovery Gardens:geo:32.775153,-96.759738 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1863@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T130000 DTSTAMP:20240518T200731Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/brit-lunchtime-lecture-hybridization-of-potato es-in-south-america-hybrid-at/ SUMMARY:BRIT Lunchtime Lecture: Hybridization of Potatoes in South America (Hybrid) (AT) DESCRIPTION:BRIT Lunchtime Lecture: Hybridization of Potatoes in South Amer ica (Hybrid) (AT)\nTuesday\, June 4\, 2024   12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\n\nRod rigo Nicolao\, an Agricultural Engineer and doctoral student at BRIT\, wil l describe his research on the third most important food crop on Earth. At tend in person in the Commons of the BRIT building or attend virtually via Zoom.\n\nLocation: BRIT Commons\, Botanical Research Institute of Texas\, 1700 University Drive\, Fort Worth\, TX 76107\nWebsite: www.brit.org\n\nT o read more about the topic and presenter: https://fwbg.org/events/june-lu nchtime-lecture-potatoes-in-south-america/?occurrence=2024-06-04\n\nTo joi n the lecture via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82755024484\n\nReport ho urs to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 1 hour AT)\nDo n ot include drive time.\nMM 5/18/24 LOCATION:Botanical Research Institute of Texas\, 1700 University Drive\, Fo rt Worth\, TX\, 75107\, United States GEO:32.742209;-97.362674 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1700 University Drive\, For t Worth\, TX\, 75107\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Botanical Research Institute of Texas:geo:32.742209,-97.362674 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1903@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T170000 DTSTAMP:20240526T164601Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/mountain-creek-library-birds-of-prey-vh/ SUMMARY:Mountain Creek Library Birds of Prey (VH) DESCRIPTION:I was wondering if you knew anyone from the preserve that would be willing to host a library program here in June. We are dissecting owl pellets and letting the kids figure out a little bit more about what owls eat\, their behavior\, and what kind of animals they are. It's a STEAM pro gram so we could use somebody that has an extensive knowledge on birds of prey. It's scheduled to be on June 4th from 4-5 pm. We would greatly appre ciate it if you could assist us. Below is the link for more details. Log h ours in VMS under NTX: Community Presentations.\n\nhttps://dallaslibrary.l ibrarymarket.com/event/stem-owl-pellets-dissection-350279\n\nSign up by co ntacting:\n\nMauricio Muñoz\, mauricio.munoz@dallas.gov\n\nMountain Creek Branch Library\n\n6102 Mountain Creek Pkwy\n\nDallas\, TX 75249\n\nO: 214 -670-6704\n\nSubmitted by TNMN Ann Sansome\n\n5/26/24 cr END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1875@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T100000 DTSTAMP:20240520T221620Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/webinar-prescribed-fire-in-urban-landscapes-at / SUMMARY:Webinar – Prescribed Fire in Urban Landscapes  (AT) DESCRIPTION:Webinar – Prescribed Fire in Urban Landscapes  (AT)\nWednesd ay\, June 5\, 2024   8:30 AM – 10:00 AM\n\nThis free webinar is provid ed by Society for Ecological Restoration. It is part of the Prescribed Fir e for Forest Management series. Learn the where\, when\, why\, and how to use fire as a forest management tool.\n\nRegister at https://www.uwsp.edu/ wfc/wisconsin-forestry-center/workshops-trainings/prescribed-fire-webinar- series/\n\nYou can also find it at https://ser.org/events/event_list.asp\n \nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 1.5  hours AT)\nMM 5/20/24 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1146@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T120000 DTSTAMP:20240630T131033Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/lewisville-lake-environmental-learning-area-ll elavh-wednesday-morning-workdays-2-2024-06-05/ SUMMARY:Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) Wednesday Morni ng Workdays (VH) DESCRIPTION:North Texas Master Naturalists join other Master Naturalist Cha pters and community volunteers to restore the prairies at Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA). Projects include (but are not limited to) nursery work such as seed harvesting and planting\, rescue of native p lants\, planting in restoration areas\, habitat evaluations\, prescribed b urns\, removal of historic fence/tree lines\, removal of exotic species.\n \nVolunteers meet at 9:00 AM and work until about Noon.\n\nTo volunteer\, contact Richard Freiheit  richard.freiheit@unt.edu\n\nNTMN Project Lead er/Contact Person: Laura Kimberly lrkimberly@gmail.com\n\nLocation: Meet a t the LLELA greenhouse and nursery\, Lewisville Lake Environmental Learnin g Area\, 201 E. Jones St.\, Lewisville 75057  Inform the gate attendant you will be volunteering at the nursery and greenhouse.  Just after passi ng the gatehouse\, turn right into the same parking area for the Blackjack Trail. (Beware your smartphone may lead you astray)\n\nOrganization websi te: http://www.llela.org\n\nReport VH to Lewisville Lake Environmental Lea rning Area (LLELA): Wildscape &\; Facility Maintenance OR Lewisville La ke Environmental Learning Area (LLELA): Natural Resource Management\n\nedi ted 6/30/24 CLG LOCATION:Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA)\, 201 E. Jones St.\, Lewisville 75057\, Lewisville\, United States GEO:33.070184;-96.953773 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=201 E. Jones St.\, Lewisvil le 75057\, Lewisville\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lewisvill e Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA):geo:33.070184,-96.953773 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1784@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T120000 DTSTAMP:20240501T144047Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/tr-hoover-summer-kids-nature-classes-vh-2024-0 6-05/ SUMMARY:TR Hoover Summer Kids' Nature Classes (VH) DESCRIPTION:TR Hoover Summer Kids' Nature Classes\nCome join us for our thi rd year at:\nTR Hoover Community Development Center\n5106 Bexar St.\nDalla s\, 75215\n\nMondays and Wednesdays from 10am-12pm\n\nWe will be providing nature instruction to students at TR Hoover CDC on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am-12pm (most days) in June and July. Some Wednesdays will be fiel d trips!\n\nMore information about classes will be listed as it becomes av ailable\, but start planning your summer NOW! Signup here: https://volunt eersignup.org/8QBR9\n\nContact Shelby Smith for more information:  214-21 2-1771 or shelby.bumblebee@gmail.com\n\nRecord VH: Ideal/Bonton Communit y Nature Outreach: Educational Talk\, Comments: TRH Summer Kids\n\nOR  Fo r Field Trips -  Ideal/Bonton Community Nature Outreach: Field Research\, Comments: TRH Summer Kids\n\n2/25/24 cr LOCATION:Ideal/Bonton Nature Community Outreach\, 5106 Bexar St.\, Dallas\, TX\, United States GEO:32.750971;-96.752954 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=5106 Bexar St.\, Dallas\, T X\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Ideal/Bonton Nature Community Outreach:geo:32.750971,-96.752954 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1369@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T200000 DTSTAMP:20240525T025928Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/chapter-meeting-placeholder-2024-06-05/ SUMMARY:TMN North Texas chapter meeting || Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion Presentation (AT) DESCRIPTION:TMN North Texas chapter meeting || Diversity\, Equity and Inclu sion Presentation (AT)\nWednesday\, June 5\, 2024 | 7:00pm-8:00pm.\n(Socia l will begin at 6:30pm)\n\nPresenter:  Annette Anderson\, LCSW Indigenou s Institute of the Americas\; \n\nPresentation:\nExploring Indigenous Unde rstandings of our Ecological World\nThis presentation will focus on helpin g the audience understand the worldviews common to Traditional Native spir itual and cultural relationships with the outdoor environment.  This work shop explores the differences between Western Science and Traditional Ecol ogical Knowledge as they relate to building relationships with the plants\ , animals\, waters\, and lands where you live and work.\n\nOr join us in s outh Dallas at Mountain View College\, Building S (Administrative offices) \, Room 1029. (Mountain View Campus map).\n\nNote: It is best to enter th e Mountainview campus from Duncanville Road\; there is construction but yo u 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.\n\nLocation:  Dallas College Bro okhaven Campus\, Building H\, Room 125.\n3939 Valley View Ln\, Farmers Br anch\, TX 75244\n\nAdvance registration is required to join via zoom. Zoo m Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Rdr3Q75B R0mUox9EyyGfjw\n\nPlease report hours to: AT: NTX: Chapter Meeting (1 ho ur)\nDo not include drive time.\nLLB - 05/21/2024 CATEGORIES:Chapter Meetings,Public Events LOCATION:Dallas College Brookhaven Campus\, 3939 Valley View Ln\, bldg H\, rm 125\, Farmers Branch\, Texas\, 75244\, United States GEO:32.928281;-96.850219 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3939 Valley View Ln\, bldg H\, rm 125\, Farmers Branch\, Texas\, 75244\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS =100;X-TITLE=Dallas College Brookhaven Campus:geo:32.928281,-96.850219 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1925@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240606 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240609 DTSTAMP:20240603T020855Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/nature-discovery-trunk-reservation-outreach-3/ SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Trunk Reservation - Outreach DESCRIPTION:Ginger Greatens has reserved the Outreach Trunk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1610@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T100000 DTSTAMP:20240414T162707Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/frankford-prairie-weekly-workday-vh-2-2024-06- 06/ SUMMARY:Frankford Prairie Weekly Workday (VH) DESCRIPTION:Frankford Prairie Weekly Workday\n\nEvery Thursday 8am-10am\n17 400 Muirfield Dr\, Dallas\, TX 75287\n\nPrairie Maintenance and seed colle ction\nWe cancel for rain and if it’s under 40 Degrees.\nBring Hand trow els\, small clippers/ loppers and Gloves.\nInsect and sun protection\n\nCo ntact: Julia Koch 214.226.2328\n\nLog hours in VMS under Frankford Prairie : Wildscape &\; Facility Maintenance\n\nedited 4/14/24 cr LOCATION:Frankford Prairie\, 17400 Muirfield Drive\, Dallas\, TX\, USA\, Da llas\, United States GEO:32.989323;-96.823355 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=17400 Muirfield Drive\, Dal las\, TX\, USA\, Dallas\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Frankfo rd Prairie:geo:32.989323,-96.823355 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1883@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T163000 DTSTAMP:20240521T024711Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/texas-riparian-and-stream-ecosystem-workshop-p edernales-river-watershed-at/ SUMMARY:Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Workshop: Pedernales River Wate rshed (AT) DESCRIPTION:Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Workshop: Pedernales River Watershed (AT)\nThursday\, June 6\, 2024   8:00 AM – 4:30 PM\n\nTexas A&\;M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas Water Resources Institut e are hosting a free workshop on the nature and function of stream and rip arian zones\, as well as the benefits and economic impacts from healthy ri parian systems. Workshop topics include watershed processes\, basic hydrol ogy\, erosion/deposition principles\, riparian vegetation\, causes of degr adation and possible resulting impairment\, resources available to prevent and/or resolve degradation.\n\nDress is casual and comfortable for the we ather\, as we will be outside at the stream during the afternoon. You may order a catered lunch payable by card online\, or you may bring your own l unch.\n\nLocation: Gillespie County Extension Office\, 38 Business Ct.\, F redericksburg\, TX 78624\nCost: Free\n\nTo attend\, RSVP online at website below by May 30.\n\nDetails and registration available at https://calenda r.tamu.edu/twri/event/324326-riparian-and-stream-ecosystem-workshop-pedern ales\n\nContact: Alexander.Neal@ag.tamu.edu  979-314-2351\n\nReport hours to AT: Texas A&\;M AgriLife Offered Training (Approved for 7 hours AT) \nDo not include drive time.\nMM 5/20/24 LOCATION:Gillespie County Extension Offic\, 38 Business Ct\, Fredericksburg \, TX\, 78624\, United States GEO:30.251249;-98.908215 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=38 Business Ct\, Fredericks burg\, TX\, 78624\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Gillespie Cou nty Extension Offic:geo:30.251249,-98.908215 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1590@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T170000 DTSTAMP:20240412T215636Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/elm-fork-nature-center-summer-outreach-vh-2024 -06-06/ SUMMARY:Elm Fork Nature Center Summer Outreach (VH) DESCRIPTION:\nTITLE: Elm Fork Nature Center Summer Outreach\n\nDESCRIPTION : Elm Fork Nature Center in Carrollton is looking for help during the bus y summer season on Thursdays from 1pm - 5pm. Asking if any NTMNs are inter ested in volunteering to assist with visitors coming to the center\, answe ring visitor questions about the preserve\, participating in some activiti es and interactive tables and providing general naturalist information to guests during the busy season\n\nWHAT: Education / outreach for visitors to Elm Fork Nature Center\n\nWHEN: Every Thursday throughout the summer f rom May 2 - August 1 (5/2\, 5/9\, 5/16\, 5/23\, 5/30\, 6/6\, 6/13\, 6/20\, 6/27\, 7/4\, 7/11\, 7/18\, 7/25\, 8/1)\n\nWHERE: Elm Fork Nature Center\ , 2335 Sandy Lake Rd\, Carrollton\, TX 75006  https://maps.app.goo.gl/F5J yc28X3N78fJGn8?g_st=ic\n\nCONTACT: Interested master naturalists please c ontact:\nDaniela Parker\nRecreation Coordinator - Education / Outdoor\n(97 2) 466-9811\ndaniela.parker@cityofcarrollton.com\n\nNOTE: Not required to volunteer the whole 4 hours each Thursday\, and not required to come every Thursday as ongoing time commitment. Any help and time is appreciated\, a s our visitor numbers greatly increase over the summer\, and we want our v isitors to feel welcome and help get their questions answered as they lear n more about our flora and fauna at Elk Fork!\n \nReport VH under Elm For k Nature Preserve: Public Outreach: TMN Report Hours\n\nSubmitted by NTMN Ashley Steel - ashleyrsteel@gmail.com\n\n4/12/24 cr\n LOCATION:Elm Fork Nature Center\, 2335 Sandy Lake Rd.\, Carrollton\, TX 750 06\, Carrollton\, United States GEO:32.964554;-96.938059 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2335 Sandy Lake Rd.\, Carro llton\, TX 75006\, Carrollton\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=E lm Fork Nature Center:geo:32.964554,-96.938059 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1870@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T190000 DTSTAMP:20240519T222206Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/webinar-texas-water-resources-current-and-proj ected-at/ SUMMARY:Webinar – Texas Water Resources: Current and Projected (AT) DESCRIPTION:Webinar – Texas Water Resources: Current and Projected (AT) \ nThursday\, June 6\, 2024     6:00 PM -7:00 PM\n\nThis free webinar is part of the Climate Change series produced by the Fayette Prairie Chapter of the Native Prairies Association of Texas. The speaker is Robert Mace o f the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State Universi ty. The series will address climate impact on native prairie and savanna e cosystems\, planning for sustainable restorations\, land management\, and more.\n\nJoin the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5579994496?pwd=eGFEYm c2Z0R2bGw2TjlrTzYwT1V1UT09#success\n\nMeeting ID: 557 999 4496\n\nReport A T to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 1 hour AT)\nMM 5/1 9/24\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1879@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T190000 DTSTAMP:20240521T015044Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/webinar-home-sprinkler-basics-at/ SUMMARY:Webinar – Home Sprinkler Basics (AT) DESCRIPTION:Webinar – Home Sprinkler Basics (AT)\nThursday\, June 6\, 202 4   6:00 PM – 7:00 PM\n\nLearn how to program your controller\, adjust heads\, check for leaks\, and more. This is an online class with live Q a nd A taught by a licensed irrigator.\n\nCost: Free. Presented by Tarrant R egional Water District.\n\nRegister in advance: https://savetarrantwater.c om/event/home-sprinkler-basics-3/\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-ap proved Training (Approved for 1 hour AT)\nMM 5/20/24\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1565@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T203000 DTSTAMP:20240402T220721Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/npsot-north-central-chapter-mtg-andie-marsh-so il-is-sexy-at/ SUMMARY:NPSOT North Central Chapter mtg – Andie Marsh\, Soil is Sexy\, (A T) DESCRIPTION:NPSOT North Central Chapter mtg – Andie Marsh\, Soil is Sexy\ , (AT)\nThursday\, June 6\, 2024 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm\n\nExplore the hi dden world beneath our feet and discover the microbiome’s role in native landscapes. In this session\, you will learn practical takeaways that wil l help you restore the relationship between soil microbes and native plant s.\n\nLocation: Fort Worth Botanic Gardens in the Rose Room. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd\, Fort Worth\, Texas 76107\n\nThe presentation will follow the ir business meeting.\n\nThis meeting is hybrid\; in person with a virtual Zoom option\n\nRegister: https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvfu -gqTwrG9F7I3iMNmGJ_kDCqY5xAOe7#/registration\n\nReport AT to AT: NTX: Othe r Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 1 hour AT)\nDo not include drive tim e.\nLLB 04/02/2024 LOCATION:https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvfu-gqTwrG9F7I3iMNmG J_kDCqY5xAOe7#/registration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1924@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240608 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240612 DTSTAMP:20240603T020652Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/nature-discovery-trunk-reservation-forest-2/ SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Trunk Reservation - Forest DESCRIPTION:Shelby Smith has reserved the Forest Trunk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1860@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T093000 DTSTAMP:20240518T193127Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/birding-in-the-park-with-fort-worth-audubon-so ciety-at-4/ SUMMARY:Birding in the Park with Fort Worth Audubon Society (AT) DESCRIPTION:Birding in the Park with Fort Worth Audubon Society (AT)\nSatur day\, June 8\, 2024   7:30 AM – 9:30 AM\n\nBirding in the Park is held every month by the Fort Worth Audubon Society. Meet at Foster Park\, Trai l Lake Drive and South Drive\, one mile north of I-20. This is a great fie ld trip for beginning birders\, led by Jean Ferguson. Jean will have extra binoculars for beginners. Meeting time for June through September will be 7:30 AM. October through May we will meet at 8:30. Please RSVP to Jean at woboril@yahoo.com.\n\nLocation: Foster Park\, Trail Lake Drive at South D rive\, Fort Worth\, TX 76109\nWebsite: http://www.fwas.org\n\nReport hours to AT: Audubon Society (Approved for 2 hours AT)\nDo not include drive ti me.\nMM 5/18/24 LOCATION:Foster Park\, Trail Lake Drive at South Drive\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76109\, United States GEO:32.684496;-97.373546 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Trail Lake Drive at South D rive\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76109\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE= Foster Park:geo:32.684496,-97.373546 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1868@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T093000 DTSTAMP:20240519T214834Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/early-bird-walk-with-jack-chiles-at-hagerman-n wr-at-4/ SUMMARY:Early Bird Walk with Jack Chiles at Hagerman NWR (AT) DESCRIPTION:Early Bird Walk with Jack Chiles at Hagerman NWR (AT)\nSaturday \, June 8\, 2024   8:00 AM - 9:30 AM\n\nMeet at the Visitor Center at 8 AM for a guided bird walk led by Master Naturalist Jack Chiles\, weather p ermitting. Bring binoculars or borrow ours. We will bird and walk about a mile\, at a slow pace\, on Harris Creek Trail and return in time for the S econd Saturday program.\n\nFree and open to the public\, but please let us know you’re coming. RSVP at https://friendsofhagerman.com/event-5512333 \n\nLocation: Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge\, 6465 Refuge Road\, Sherm an\, TX 75092\nContact: Alan Lusk  alan.lusk@gmail.com\nHagerman website: www.fws.gov/refuge/hagerman\nFriends of Hagerman: http://www.friendsofhag erman.com\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approve d for 1.5 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 5/19/24 LOCATION:Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge\, 6465 Refuge Road Sherman\, She rman\, TX\, 75092\, United States GEO:33.7392;-96.752233 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6465 Refuge Road Sherman\, Sherman\, TX\, 75092\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Hagerman N ational Wildlife Refuge:geo:33.7392,-96.752233 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1479@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T181925Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/white-rock-lake-shoreline-spruce-up-vh-2024-06 -08/ SUMMARY:White Rock Lake Shoreline Spruce Up (VH) DESCRIPTION:Join For the Love of the Lake every second Saturday for our mon thly Shoreline Spruce Up at White Rock Lake Park. Volunteers collect litte r though out White Rock Lake Park\, up White Rock Creek\, and along the sh oreline.\n\nOur Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce Up tradition happens rain or shine\, snow or heat without fail. We have been going strong without m issing a Second Saturday since 1996! The premise is simple. Together\, the East Dallas community transformed what was once a neglected and sometimes dangerous park into an urban oasis. This transformation is possible becau se volunteers collect litter in the park! Armed with trash bags\, gloves\, and a passion for East Dallas and its jewel White Rock Lake\, this army o f volunteers maintain and protect White Rock Lake Park for the enjoyment o f all the residents of Dallas.\n\nHow it Works\nOur drive-through (do not get out of your car) is open on the second Saturday of the month from 8:00 am to noon.  FTLOTL volunteers will put the supplies you need in either the trunk or back of your vehicle.  Please always wear your gloves.\n\nCo me out early on Second Saturdays\, come by the office located at northeast corner of Buckner and Garland Rd to pick up supplies\, and help us keep t he shores of White Rock Lake clean and sparkling!\n\nLog VH to For the Lov e of the Lake\n\nProject website: Home - For the Love of the Lake (whitero cklake.org)\n\nNTMN contact: Tim Gibson timothytgibson@gmail.com\n\n1/4/24 cr\n\n \; LOCATION:For the Love of the Lake (FTLOTL)\, 1152 N Buckner Blvd\, Dallas\, TX\, United States GEO:32.835001;-96.702329 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1152 N Buckner Blvd\, Dalla s\, TX\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=For the Love of the Lake (FTLOTL):geo:32.835001,-96.702329 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1534@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T093000 DTSTAMP:20240415T190238Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/446848/ SUMMARY:2nd Saturday Bird Walk at the Heard Museum (AT) DESCRIPTION:2nd Saturday Bird Walk at the Heard Museum (AT)\nSaturday\, Jun e 8\, 2024  |  8am-9:30am\n\n2nd Saturday Bird Walks are intended to hel p beginning and intermediate birders with bird spotting and identification techniques. There are also plenty of opportunities provided for participa nts to ask questions from experienced birders. Prairie\, woodland\, and we tland habitats are included in these walks.\n\nThis program is typically o ffered monthly from September through June annually. These walks begin pro mptly at 8 AM and last 1.5 hours.\n\nThis program is included in general a dmission ($12 for adults\;  $9 for seniors) and is free for Heard Museum members.\n\nBe sure to arrive on time\, because if you come a few minutes late\, the group may have already started their walk. Learn more about bir ding at the Heard on our Birding page.\n\nRegistration:  https://www.hear dmuseum.org/event/2nd-saturday-bird-walk-jun-2024-2/\n\nLocation:  Heard Natural Science Museum &\; Wildlife Sanctuary\, 1 Nature Place\, McKinn ey\, TX 75069\n\nReport hour to AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Appr oved for 1.5 hrs)\nDo not include drive time\nLLB 01/31/2024\nLLB 03/29/20 24 Added to new site CATEGORIES:Guided Walks/AT,Public Events LOCATION:Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary\, 1 Nature Place \, McKinney\, TX 75069\, McKinney\, TX\, 75069\, United States GEO:33.157873;-96.615218 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1 Nature Place\, McKinney\, TX 75069\, McKinney\, TX\, 75069\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TIT LE=Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary:geo:33.157873,-96.615 218 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1888@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T100000 DTSTAMP:20240524T141923Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/trinity-river-audubon-center-2nd-saturday-guid ed-hike-at/ SUMMARY:Trinity River Audubon Center || 2nd Saturday Guided Hike (AT) DESCRIPTION:Trinity River Audubon Center || 2nd Saturday Guided Hike (AT)\n Saturday\, June 8\, 2024  |  8:30am-10:00am CST\n\nJoin us for a guided hike led by our education team! Learn about our surrounding habitat and ou r history while you enjoy your hike. Open to all ages. Entry to the ground s is included in your ticket price.\n\nAudubon is unable to provide binocu lars at this time. Please bring your own.\n\nWe are limiting this walk to 15 people. You must be registered in advance to attend.\n\nEntry to ground is included with ticket.\n\nInformation &\; Registration:  https://tr inityriver.audubon.org/events/second-saturday-guided-hike-26\nClick on “ Register Here”\n\nLocation: Trinity River Audubon Center\, 6500 Great Tr inity Forest Way\, Dallas\, TX 75217\n---Venue Website: https://trinityriv er.audubon.org\n---Contact for Questions: poinsett@audubon.org\n\nReport hour to AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 1.5 hr)\nDo not include drive time\nLLB 05/24/2024 CATEGORIES:Guided Walks/AT LOCATION:Trinity River Audubon Center\, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way\, Dal las\, TX 75217\, DALLAS\, Texas\, 75217\, United States GEO:32.703643;-96.705377 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6500 Great Trinity Forest W ay\, Dallas\, TX 75217\, DALLAS\, Texas\, 75217\, United States;X-APPLE-RA DIUS=100;X-TITLE=Trinity River Audubon Center:geo:32.703643,-96.705377 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1894@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T110000 DTSTAMP:20240524T175706Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/canoe-tour-at-fwnc-at-4/ SUMMARY:Canoe Tour at FWNC (AT) DESCRIPTION:Canoe Tour at FWNC (AT)\nSaturday\, June 8\, 2024   9:00 AM – 11:00 AM\n\nPaddle the West Fork of the Trinity River and search for h erons and egrets. All equipment is provided. Meet at the Canoe Launch. Pre registration required. Activity #43066\n\n$20 with paid admission\, member s $15\nAdmission is $6\, $3 seniors.\n\nFor more information including reg istration link\, go to the Events Calendar (June 2024 Phenology) at the FW NC website below.\nAt the registration site\, enter the activity number of the program you want to attend in the search box.\n\nLocation: Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge\, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, Fort Worth\, TX 76135\ nWebsite: https://www.fwnaturecenter.org\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 2 hours AT)\nDo not include drive tim e.\nMM 5/24/24 LOCATION:Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge\, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, Fort . Worth\, TX\, 76135\, United States GEO:32.847411;-97.475878 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, For t. Worth\, TX\, 76135\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Fort Wort h Nature Center and Refuge:geo:32.847411,-97.475878 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1846@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T120000 DTSTAMP:20240511T152843Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/inaturalist-how-to-collect-data-npsot-cross-ti mbers-chapter-at/ SUMMARY:iNaturalist– “how to” collect data || NPSOT Cross Timbers Cha pter (AT) DESCRIPTION:iNaturalist– “how to” collect data || NPSOT Cross Timbers Chapter (AT)\nSaturday\, June 8\, 2024  |  9am – 12noon \n\nJoin us f or a “How-To” session on the uses of Naturalist at the Chandor Nature Trail. We will be learning how to develop programs with the information an yone collects on the species they locate. This event will be led by Rachel Richter and Brent Franklin. Rachel is an Urban Wildlife Biologist with DF W Texas Parks and Wildlife\, and field trip instructor for Cross Timbers M aster Naturalists (TXMN). Brent is a past instructor\, Master Naturalist\, and avid iNaturalist contributor.\n\nThis event will be shared with the N ative Plant Society of Texas\, Texas Master Naturalists\, Friends of Chand or Gardens\, and Parker County Master Gardeners. The public is welcome to attend. Cost: Free\n\nEvent Organizing Committee — Christie Tull is re questing volunteers to assist with the event\, as they are hoping to have a large group. If you are interested in assisting\, please contact Christi e.\n\nContact: Christie Tull at greenwoodfarminc@aol.com or call 817-30 7-9307.\n\nRSVP Requested – Please RSVP to Christie Tull\, so there wil l be adequate seating\, water and snacks available.\n\nWhat to Bring and D o:\n––– PRIOR to the event\, please download and install the iNatura list app on your smart device\n––– Bring your smartPhone\, Tablet\, or iPad with the installed software\n––– Wear comfortable clothing\, closed toe shoes\, and a hat\n––– Bring insect repellent and sunscr een (we will have some extra if you forget)\n––– RSVP to Christie Tu ll\n\nLocation:  Chandor Nature Trail\, 711 W Lee Street in Weatherford\, Texas 76086\n\nDirections: Enter main gate for Chandor Gardens\, 711 W Le e St\, Weatherford\, Tx. Park. We will meet inside the mansion for a morni ng video presentation prior to heading to the trail to practice and learn about iNaturalist.\n\nFor more details: https://www.npsot.org/event/inatur alist-app-how-to-collect-data-volunteer-opportunity-cross-timbers-chapter- weatherford-saturday-6-8-2024-at-9-a-m/\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 3 hour AT)\nDo not include drive time. \nLLB 05/11/2024 LOCATION:Chandor Nature Trail\, 711 W Lee Street in Weatherford\, Texas 760 86\, Weathford\, 76086\, United States GEO:32.753545;-97.808493 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=711 W Lee Street in Weather ford\, Texas 76086\, Weathford\, 76086\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100; X-TITLE=Chandor Nature Trail:geo:32.753545,-97.808493 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1571@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T153000 DTSTAMP:20240405T005622Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/2024-beginning-beekeeping-classes-at-texas-bee -supply-at-4/ SUMMARY:2024 Beginning Beekeeping Classes at Texas Bee Supply (AT) DESCRIPTION:2024 Beginning Beekeeping Classes at Texas Bee Supply (AT)\nSat urday\, June 8\, 2024  | 9:30am-3:30pm\n\nLearn what you need to know to keep bees and produce honey in this extensive 1-day\, 6 hour beginning bee keeping class. Our experienced beekeepers lead you through topics such as the basic functions of the hive\, types of bees present in your hive\, nec essary gear\, identification and treatment of bee diseases and pests\, man aging a beehive\, honey production\, honey harvest\, collection of nectar and pollen\, how to get bees for your hive\, examining a beehive\, a year in the life of a beekeeper\, and much more.\n\nWe will cover the necessary information you need to begin producing honey and raising healthy bees in this exciting 6 hour class.  Taking notes is highly recommended.\n\nCost :  $99\n\nLocation: Texas Bee Supply\, 14665 County Road 633\, Blue Ridge \, TX 75424\n\nRegistration: https://thebeesupply.com/products/beginning-b eekeeping-in-person-class-1?pr_prod_strat=use_description&\;pr_rec_id=5 e1d868a1&\;pr_rec_pid=8096043892979&\;pr_ref_pid=7892266057971&\; pr_seq=uniform\n\nLunch is provided for free.\n\nReport hours to: AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 6 hours AT )\nDo not include dr ive time\nLLB 04/04/2024 LOCATION:Texas Bee Supply\, 14665 County Road 633\, Blue Ridge\, TX 75424\, Blue Ridge\, TX\, 75424\, United States GEO:33.37158;-96.385091 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=14665 County Road 633\, Blu e Ridge\, TX 75424\, Blue Ridge\, TX\, 75424\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIU S=100;X-TITLE=Texas Bee Supply:geo:33.37158,-96.385091 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1869@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T113000 DTSTAMP:20240519T215515Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/second-saturday-at-hagerman-nwr-at-4/ SUMMARY:Second Saturday at Hagerman NWR (AT) DESCRIPTION:Second Saturday at Hagerman NWR (AT)\nSaturday\, June 8\, 2024    10:00 AM – 11:30 AM \n\nThe Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Seco nd Saturday lecture topic will be “Shrews\,” with Bryon Clark. The pro gram is free\, open to the public\, and meets at the Visitor Center. Regis tration not needed.\n\nLocation: Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center\, 6465 Refuge Road\, Sherman\, TX 75092\n\nContact: Alan Lusk  al an.lusk@gmail.com\nHagerman website: www.fws.gov/refuge/hagerman\nFriends of Hagerman: http://www.friendsofhagerman.com\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 1.5 hours AT)\nDo not include dr ive time.\nMM 5/19/24 LOCATION:Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge\, 6465 Refuge Road\, Sherman\, T X\, 75092\, United States GEO:33.7392;-96.752233 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6465 Refuge Road\, Sherman\ , TX\, 75092\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge:geo:33.7392,-96.752233 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1726@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T120000 DTSTAMP:20240425T192927Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/box-turtle-conservation-at-coppell-nature-park -at/ SUMMARY:Box Turtle Conservation at Coppell Nature Park (AT) DESCRIPTION:Box Turtle Conservation at Coppell Nature Park (AT)\nSaturday\, June 8\, 2024  | 10am-12noon\n\nDescription: Tilly\, the BEC shell-ebrit y\, is a species of box turtle that calls North Texas home.\n\nLearn inter esting facts about box turtles\, local conservation efforts\, and even mee t a few shelled friends! Registration is required for each participant.\n\ n11 yrs +\n\nFree event\n\nRegistration is limited:\n\n\nFor more informat ion &\; To Register:  https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/coppelltx/ activity/search/detail/20452?onlineSiteId=0&\;from_original_cui=true\n\ nLocation: Biodiversity Education Center\;  367 South Freeport Parkway\, Coppell\, TX. 75019\n\nReport hours to: AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Traini ng (Approved for 2 hour AT)\nDo not include drive time\nLLB 04/25/2024 LOCATION:Biodiversity Education Center\, 367 South Freeport Parkway\, Coppe ll\, TX. 75019\, Coppell\, TX\, 75019\, United States GEO:32.965335;-97.017966 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=367 South Freeport Parkway\ , Coppell\, TX. 75019\, Coppell\, TX\, 75019\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIU S=100;X-TITLE=Biodiversity Education Center:geo:32.965335,-97.017966 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1399@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T110000 DTSTAMP:20240328T165920Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/twelve-hills-sunday-workdays-vh-2024-06-09/ SUMMARY:Twelve Hills - Sunday Workdays (VH) DESCRIPTION:March through December\nTime\;  8:30 to 11:00 AM\n\n\nEvery Su nday morning\n\nWe’ll weed the butterfly garden and remove invasive plan ts from the prairie. There is occasional planting. There are tasks for va rious activity levels.\n\nBring water. Wear sun protection including hats and sunscreen. Closed-toe shoes and long pants are recommended.\n\nCancel led if inclement weather-rain\, snow or low temperatures. If in doubt text  Marcie at 214-535-9373 to confirm.\n\nLog in VMS under Twelve Hills Natu re Center: Natural Resource Management or Wildscape &\; Facility Mainte nance\n\n12/31/23 cr LOCATION:Twelve Hills\, 817 Mary Cliff Road \, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States GEO:32.753718;-96.850344 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=817 Mary Cliff Road \, Dall as\, TX\, 75208\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Twelve Hills:ge o:32.753718,-96.850344 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1889@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T120000 DTSTAMP:20240524T143105Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/trinity-river-audubon-center-birdie-big-year-e levating-women-birders-at/ SUMMARY:Trinity River Audubon Center || Birdie Big Year: Elevating Women Bi rders (AT) DESCRIPTION:Trinity River Audubon Center || Birdie Big Year: Elevating Wome n Birders (AT)\nSunday\, June 9\, 2024  |  11am-12noon CST\n\nJoin us fo r Birdie Big Year\, Elevating Women Birders\, a presentation featuring Ti ffany Kersten\, a professional bird guide based in the Rio Grande Valley o f Texas.\n\nPresenter:  Tiffany Kersten\, professional bird guide and own er of Nature Ninja Birding Tours in the Rio Grande Valley\, TX\n\nTiffany spent 2021 traveling\, birding\, and gifting personal safety alarms to wom en birders she met on the trails along the way during her Lower 48 States Big Year. Her goal was to see 700 species\, and to raise awareness of wome n’s safety outdoors. She ended up surpassing her goal and setting a new record\, with 726 species. In her presentation\, Tiffany will lead us thro ugh the fear\, empowerment\, struggles\, and healing that all played vital roles in the personal growth she experienced on this wild adventure.\n\nC ost:  $15 for Audubon non members\;  $10 for Audubon members.\n\nInforma tion &\; Registration:   https://trinityriver.audubon.org/events/tiff any-kersten-birdie-big-year-elevating-women-birders\nClick on “Register Here”\n\nPlease RSVP if you plan on attending.\nKeegan Hassett\, Center Assistant\n214-309-5832\nkeegan.hassett@audubon.org\n\nLocation: Trinity R iver Audubon Center\, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way\, Dallas\, TX 75217\n- --Venue Website: https://trinityriver.audubon.org\n\nReport hour to AT: NT X: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 1 hr)\nDo not include drive t ime\nLLB 05/24/2024 LOCATION:Trinity River Audubon Center\, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way\, Dal las\, TX 75217\, DALLAS\, Texas\, 75217\, United States GEO:32.703643;-96.705377 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6500 Great Trinity Forest W ay\, Dallas\, TX 75217\, DALLAS\, Texas\, 75217\, United States;X-APPLE-RA DIUS=100;X-TITLE=Trinity River Audubon Center:geo:32.703643,-96.705377 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1899@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T093000 DTSTAMP:20240524T182506Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/early-birds-at-fwnc-at-7/ SUMMARY:Early Birds at FWNC (AT) DESCRIPTION:Early Birds at FWNC (AT)\nMonday\, June 10\, 2024   7:30 AM – 9:30 AM\n\nAvoid the heat and check out the summer birds trying to do the same. Preregistration required. Activity #43080\n\n$5 with paid admiss ion\, members free.\nAdmission is $6\, $3 seniors.\n\nFor more information including registration link\, go to the Events Calendar (June 2024 Phenol ogy) at the FWNC website below.\nAt the registration site\, enter the acti vity number of the program you want to attend in the search box.\n\nLocati on: Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge\, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, Fort Wor th\, TX 76135\nWebsite: https://www.fwnaturecenter.org\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 2 hours AT)\nDo not inc lude drive time.\nMM 5/24/24 LOCATION:Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge\, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, Fort . Worth\, TX\, 76135\, United States GEO:32.847411;-97.475878 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, For t. Worth\, TX\, 76135\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Fort Wort h Nature Center and Refuge:geo:32.847411,-97.475878 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1785@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T120000 DTSTAMP:20240501T144047Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/tr-hoover-summer-kids-nature-classes-vh-2024-0 6-10/ SUMMARY:TR Hoover Summer Kids' Nature Classes (VH) DESCRIPTION:TR Hoover Summer Kids' Nature Classes\nCome join us for our thi rd year at:\nTR Hoover Community Development Center\n5106 Bexar St.\nDalla s\, 75215\n\nMondays and Wednesdays from 10am-12pm\n\nWe will be providing nature instruction to students at TR Hoover CDC on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am-12pm (most days) in June and July. Some Wednesdays will be fiel d trips!\n\nMore information about classes will be listed as it becomes av ailable\, but start planning your summer NOW! Signup here: https://volunt eersignup.org/8QBR9\n\nContact Shelby Smith for more information:  214-21 2-1771 or shelby.bumblebee@gmail.com\n\nRecord VH: Ideal/Bonton Communit y Nature Outreach: Educational Talk\, Comments: TRH Summer Kids\n\nOR  Fo r Field Trips -  Ideal/Bonton Community Nature Outreach: Field Research\, Comments: TRH Summer Kids\n\n2/25/24 cr LOCATION:Ideal/Bonton Nature Community Outreach\, 5106 Bexar St.\, Dallas\, TX\, United States GEO:32.750971;-96.752954 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=5106 Bexar St.\, Dallas\, T X\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Ideal/Bonton Nature Community Outreach:geo:32.750971,-96.752954 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1186@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T120000 DTSTAMP:20240501T122405Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/texas-discovery-gardens-workday-every-tuesday- from-8-to-12-vh-2024-06-11/ SUMMARY:Texas Discovery Gardens Workday Every Tuesday from 8 to 12 (VH) DESCRIPTION:Texas Discovery Gardens Workday Every Tuesday from 8 to 12\n\nC ome and go as needed\,  Enter through Gate 6\, turn right and bear left t o the parking lot at the greenhouse.\n\nWe work in The Benny Simpson Nativ e Plant Garden as well as others to keep the7 1/2 acres looking great.\n\n Bring your own tools or use ours.  We provide bug spray and sunscreen.\n\ nHope to see you there.\n\nJudy Meagher  214-349-1419  judymeagher@gmai l.com\n\nReport to Texas Discovery Gardens Wildscape and Maintenance\n\n  \n\nedited 5/1/24 cr LOCATION:Texas Discovery Gardens\, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. \, Dall as\, TX\, 75210-2405\, United States GEO:32.775153;-96.759738 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. \, Dallas\, TX\, 75210-2405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TIT LE=Texas Discovery Gardens:geo:32.775153,-96.759738 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1520@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T130000 DTSTAMP:20240523T022747Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/tmn-tuesdays-virtual-series-topic-speaker-tbd- at-4/ SUMMARY:TMN Tuesdays Virtual Series || Volunteer Safety in the Field (AT) DESCRIPTION:TMN Tuesdays Virtual Series || Volunteer Safety in the Field (A T)\nTuesday\, June 11\, 2024  |  12:00 PM – 1:00 PM   Zoom only\n\nW e are excited to once again host our TMNTuesdays webinar series on the sec ond Tuesday of the month through the 2024 year. TMNTuesdays are a way to l earn about top conservation issues of the state\, earn advanced training h ours and interact with wildlife professionals from across the state!\n\nSp eaker: Kathy Granillo\, Refuge Manager – Sevilleta National Wildlife Re fuge\, USFWS\n\nDescription: Being outdoors and conducting fieldwork can be a wonderful\, satisfying experience. But only if everyone stays safe.   What does that mean? And how can we best accomplish a safe outdoor expe rience? This presentation and discussion will answer those questions and w ill be relevant for all experience levels. We will discuss both physical a nd social safety\, resources to help keep us safe\, and more. Bring your e xperiences and questions as we delve into outdoor safety for all.\n\nRegis tration:   https://txmn.tamu.edu/tmntuesdays/\nScroll down to June\n\nRe port Hours to: AT: TMN Tuesday (Approved for 1 hour AT)\nDo not include dr ive time.\nLLB 12/18/2023 Added placeholder\nLLB 03/29/2024 Added to new s ite||\nLLB 05/22/24 updated with speaker &\; topic LOCATION:https://txmn.tamu.edu/tmntuesdays/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1556@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T203000 DTSTAMP:20240402T002711Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/tmn-blackland-prairie-june-2024-chapter-meetin g-at/ SUMMARY:TMN Blackland Prairie June 2024 Chapter Meeting (AT) DESCRIPTION:TMN Blackland Prairie June 2024 Chapter Meeting (AT)\nTuesday\, June 11\, 2024  |  7 PM – 8:30 PM  Hybrid meeting\n\nLocation:  Hea rd Natural Science Museum &\; Wildlife Sanctuary\, 1 Nature Place\, McK inney\, TX 75069 (Science Resource Center (SRC) Building)\n\nTimes:\n\n S RC Doors will open at 6:00 PM\n The Zoom waiting room will open at 6:45 PM\n Chapter Meeting will begin at 7:00 PM\n Naturalist Talk will begi n at 7:30 PM (approximately)\n\nZoom registration:  https://us02web.zoom. us/meeting/register/tZUqc-yrqT4rHtzVMlNaWFk_mL0NlAjq0Lpj\n\nRegister in ad vance for these meetings.  After registering\, you will receive a confirm ation email containing information about joining the meetings.\n\nFor more details\, please go to:\n\nhttps://txmn.org/bptmn/event/bptmn-chapter-mee ting-2/2024-06-11/\n\nPlease report hours to: AT: NTX: Other TMN Chapters Offered Training (Approved for 1 hour AT)\nInclude speaker’s name and to pic in the description box.\nDo not include drive time\nLLB - 12/14/2023\ nLLB –04/01/2024 Added to new site CATEGORIES:Chapter Meetings LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqc-yrqT4rHtzVMlNaWFk_m L0NlAjq0Lpj END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1911@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T200000 DTSTAMP:20240527T230034Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/tmn-north-texas-chapter-naturalist-book-worm-m eeting-at/ SUMMARY:TMN North Texas chapter || Naturalist Book Worm meeting (AT) DESCRIPTION:TMN North Texas chapter || Naturalist Book Worm meeting (AT)\nT uesday\, June 11\, 2024 | 7:00pm-8:00pm.\n\nJoin the Naturalist Book Worm ’s discussion on “Gathering Moss” by Robin Wall Kimmerer.\n\nRobin W all Kimmerer is a Potawatomi botanist\, author\, and the director of the C enter for Native Peoples and the Environment at the State University of Ne w York College of Environmental Science and Forestry.\n\nLocation:  Half Price Books\, 5803 E NW Hwy\, Dallas\, TX 75231\nContact: Patricia Griffin :  pmgoftx@gmail.com\n\nPlease report hours to: AT: NTX: Chapter Offered Training (1 hour)\nDo not include drive time.\nLLB - 05/27/2024 LOCATION:Half Price Books\, 5803 Northwest Highway\, Dallas\, TX\, 75214\, United States GEO:32.86616;-96.76479 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=5803 Northwest Highway\, Da llas\, TX\, 75214\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Half Price Bo oks:geo:32.86616,-96.76479 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1861@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T103000 DTSTAMP:20240518T193811Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/birding-at-the-beds-with-fort-worth-audubon-so ciety-at-4/ SUMMARY:Birding at the Beds with Fort Worth Audubon Society (AT) DESCRIPTION:Birding at the Beds with Fort Worth Audubon Society (AT)\nWedne sday\, June 12\, 2024   6:30 AM – 10:30 AM\n\nJoin Jim Sipiora for a b ird walk at the birding “hotspot\,” Village Creek Drying Beds in Arlin gton. Park in the parking lot of the Dunlop Sports Center on the South sid e of Green Oaks Blvd. between Davis St. and Fielder Road. The entrance to Village Creek Drying Beds is across the street.\n\nTimes for June through September are 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM\, and we will be birding VCDB exclusive ly. October-May we will bird Dunlop Sports Park from 7:30 to 8:30 AM\; the n bird Village Creek from 8:30 to 11:00 AM. Bring water\, insect repellent \, and sunscreen. Make sure all valuables in your vehicle are placed out o f sight prior to arriving at the parking lot.\n\nMore information about th e Drying Beds at www.birdwatchingdaily.com/hotspots/45 and at www.fwas.org \n\nMeeting Location: J.W. Dunlop Sports Center\, 1500 NW Green Oaks Blvd. \, Arlington\, TX 76012\nFort Worth Audubon Website: http://www.fwas.org\n \nReport hours to AT: Audubon Society (Approved for 4 hours AT)\nDo not in clude drive time.\nMM 5/18/24 LOCATION:J.W. Dunlop Sports Center\, 1500 NW Green Oaks Blvd.\, Arlington\, TX\, 76012\, United States GEO:32.776995;-97.128146 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1500 NW Green Oaks Blvd.\, Arlington\, TX\, 76012\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=J.W. Dun lop Sports Center:geo:32.776995,-97.128146 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1257@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T113000 DTSTAMP:20240328T010719Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/brookhaven-college-windmill-garden-wednesdays- vh-2024-06-12/ SUMMARY:Brookhaven College Windmill Garden – Wednesdays (VH) DESCRIPTION:Brookhaven College Windmill Garden\n\n\n\nWHEN: 2nd Wednesday o f each month AND the 4th Sunday of each month\n\nINSTRUCTIONS: Take approp riate precautions: Wear close toed shoes/boots\, gloves\, sun &\; insec t protection. Bring your own water and tools if you have them (clipper\, l opper\, hoe\, shovel\, trowel…) Also observe health restrictions\, if a ny\, per chapter guidelines.\n\nWe are maintaining pathways\, removing inv asive plants\, cutting back perennials\, thinning out aggressive plants\, doing plant ID and labeling of native species\, observations for citizen s cience\, and when appropriate\, planting native plants for pollinators.\n\ nWHERE:  The garden is located along the jogging trail across from Parkin g Lot P-5.  Location: Windmill Garden\, Brookhaven College\, 3939 Valley View Lane\, Farmers Branch\, TX 75244. Follow signs toward Bldg. F.  Cam pus map: https://www.dcccd.edu/maps/bhc/pages/campus-map.aspx\n\nCONTACT: for information please contact:\n\nSandra Horton <\;sandrahorton02@gmai l.com>\;\, or\nJustin Langhorst <\;the@justinlanghorst.com>\;\n\nEve ntmay be cancelled due to inclement weather or other reasons and notice wi ll be posted on NT Master Naturalist Members group Facebook page.\n\nRepor t VH to Brookhaven College Garden: Wildscape &\; Facility Maintenance\ n\n\nedited 1/1/24 cr LOCATION:Brookhaven College Windmill Garden\, 3939 Valley View Lane\, Farme rs Branch\, TX 75244\, Farmers Branch\, United States GEO:32.928281;-96.850219 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3939 Valley View Lane\, Far mers Branch\, TX 75244\, Farmers Branch\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100 ;X-TITLE=Brookhaven College Windmill Garden:geo:32.928281,-96.850219 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1147@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T120000 DTSTAMP:20240630T131033Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/lewisville-lake-environmental-learning-area-ll elavh-wednesday-morning-workdays-2-2024-06-12/ SUMMARY:Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) Wednesday Morni ng Workdays (VH) DESCRIPTION:North Texas Master Naturalists join other Master Naturalist Cha pters and community volunteers to restore the prairies at Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA). Projects include (but are not limited to) nursery work such as seed harvesting and planting\, rescue of native p lants\, planting in restoration areas\, habitat evaluations\, prescribed b urns\, removal of historic fence/tree lines\, removal of exotic species.\n \nVolunteers meet at 9:00 AM and work until about Noon.\n\nTo volunteer\, contact Richard Freiheit  richard.freiheit@unt.edu\n\nNTMN Project Lead er/Contact Person: Laura Kimberly lrkimberly@gmail.com\n\nLocation: Meet a t the LLELA greenhouse and nursery\, Lewisville Lake Environmental Learnin g Area\, 201 E. Jones St.\, Lewisville 75057  Inform the gate attendant you will be volunteering at the nursery and greenhouse.  Just after passi ng the gatehouse\, turn right into the same parking area for the Blackjack Trail. (Beware your smartphone may lead you astray)\n\nOrganization websi te: http://www.llela.org\n\nReport VH to Lewisville Lake Environmental Lea rning Area (LLELA): Wildscape &\; Facility Maintenance OR Lewisville La ke Environmental Learning Area (LLELA): Natural Resource Management\n\nedi ted 6/30/24 CLG LOCATION:Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA)\, 201 E. Jones St.\, Lewisville 75057\, Lewisville\, United States GEO:33.070184;-96.953773 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=201 E. Jones St.\, Lewisvil le 75057\, Lewisville\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lewisvill e Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA):geo:33.070184,-96.953773 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1786@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T120000 DTSTAMP:20240501T144047Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/tr-hoover-summer-kids-nature-classes-vh-2024-0 6-12/ SUMMARY:TR Hoover Summer Kids' Nature Classes (VH) DESCRIPTION:TR Hoover Summer Kids' Nature Classes\nCome join us for our thi rd year at:\nTR Hoover Community Development Center\n5106 Bexar St.\nDalla s\, 75215\n\nMondays and Wednesdays from 10am-12pm\n\nWe will be providing nature instruction to students at TR Hoover CDC on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am-12pm (most days) in June and July. Some Wednesdays will be fiel d trips!\n\nMore information about classes will be listed as it becomes av ailable\, but start planning your summer NOW! Signup here: https://volunt eersignup.org/8QBR9\n\nContact Shelby Smith for more information:  214-21 2-1771 or shelby.bumblebee@gmail.com\n\nRecord VH: Ideal/Bonton Communit y Nature Outreach: Educational Talk\, Comments: TRH Summer Kids\n\nOR  Fo r Field Trips -  Ideal/Bonton Community Nature Outreach: Field Research\, Comments: TRH Summer Kids\n\n2/25/24 cr LOCATION:Ideal/Bonton Nature Community Outreach\, 5106 Bexar St.\, Dallas\, TX\, United States GEO:32.750971;-96.752954 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=5106 Bexar St.\, Dallas\, T X\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Ideal/Bonton Nature Community Outreach:geo:32.750971,-96.752954 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1882@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T193000 DTSTAMP:20240521T022329Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/webinar-aquatic-and-riparian-restoration-in-th e-chihuahuan-desert-at/ SUMMARY:Webinar – Aquatic and Riparian Restoration in the Chihuahuan Dese rt (AT) DESCRIPTION:Webinar – Aquatic and Riparian Restoration in the Chihuahuan Desert (AT) \nWednesday\, June 12\, 2024    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM\n\nThe Te xas Waters Specialist certification program of TPWD is providing this Texa s Waters webinar\, which will be presented by Jeff Bennett\, Habitat Resto ration Hydrologist\, and Price Rumbelow\, Conservation Specialist with Ame rican Bird Conservancy. Any Master Naturalists interested in learning more about Texas waters and watersheds are invited to attend.\n\nRegister any time for this Texas Waters Webinar at https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/w ater-education/texaswatersprogram/texaswatersspecialist\nAfter registering \, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about join ing the webinar.\n\nThe webinar will begin at 6:30 PM on Wednesday\, June 12.\n\nFor questions: Melissa Felty Alderson 512-389-8060  melissa.alders on@tpwd.texas.gov\n\nParticipants in the Texas Waters Specialist program s hould report AT to AT: Texas Waters Certification Training (Approved for 1 hour AT)\nAll other MNs should report AT to AT: Texas Parks and Wildlife Offered Training (Approved for 1 hour AT)\nMM 5/20/24 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1933@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T210000 DTSTAMP:20240609T192752Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/paleontology-society-mtg-richards-spur-oklahom as-world-class-terrestrial-permian-fossil-site-at/ SUMMARY:Paleontology Society Mtg || Richards Spur - Oklahoma’s World Clas s Terrestrial Permian Fossil Site (AT) DESCRIPTION:Paleontology Society Mtg || Richards Spur - Oklahoma’s World Class Terrestrial Permian Fossil Site (AT)\nWednesday\, June 12\, 2024   7:00 PM – 9 PM\n\nHybrid meeting\n\nDescription: Rocks of Permian age o utcrop over large areas of Texas and Oklahoma\, and are famous for their f ossils.  But most of these Permian rocks were deposited in shallow seas or adjacent coastal flats and rivers.  Richards Spur and the Dolese Quar ry provide a glimpse of the upland environment\, with fossils of animals t hat fell or lived in a cave dissolved in Ordovician limestone.\n\nSpeaker: Kyle Davies\, fossil preparator at the Sam Noble Museum of Natural Histor y at the University of Oklahoma.\n\nLocation: Brookhaven Campus of Dallas College\, \, 3939 Valley View Lane\, Farmers Branch\, Boonesville Auditori um (Room 125) of the Ellison Miles Building (Bldg H)\n\nZoom: https://us06 web.zoom.us/j/83997982034\n––Meeting ID: 839 9798 2034\n––Passcode : 200225\n\nFor more information: https://www.dallaspaleo.org/event-575927 3\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 1 hour AT)\nDo not include drive time\nLLB   06/09/2024 LOCATION:Brookhaven Campus of Dallas College\, 3939 Valley View Ln\, bldg H \, rm 125\, Farmers Branch\, TX\, 75244\, United States GEO:32.928281;-96.850219 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3939 Valley View Ln\, bldg H\, rm 125\, Farmers Branch\, TX\, 75244\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10 0;X-TITLE=Brookhaven Campus of Dallas College:geo:32.928281,-96.850219 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1611@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T100000 DTSTAMP:20240414T162707Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/frankford-prairie-weekly-workday-vh-2-2024-06- 13/ SUMMARY:Frankford Prairie Weekly Workday (VH) DESCRIPTION:Frankford Prairie Weekly Workday\n\nEvery Thursday 8am-10am\n17 400 Muirfield Dr\, Dallas\, TX 75287\n\nPrairie Maintenance and seed colle ction\nWe cancel for rain and if it’s under 40 Degrees.\nBring Hand trow els\, small clippers/ loppers and Gloves.\nInsect and sun protection\n\nCo ntact: Julia Koch 214.226.2328\n\nLog hours in VMS under Frankford Prairie : Wildscape &\; Facility Maintenance\n\nedited 4/14/24 cr LOCATION:Frankford Prairie\, 17400 Muirfield Drive\, Dallas\, TX\, USA\, Da llas\, United States GEO:32.989323;-96.823355 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=17400 Muirfield Drive\, Dal las\, TX\, USA\, Dallas\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Frankfo rd Prairie:geo:32.989323,-96.823355 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1939@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T110000 DTSTAMP:20240611T222351Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/northaven-trail-workday-vh-3/ SUMMARY:Northaven Trail Workday (VH) DESCRIPTION:On June 13th from 8am - 11am\, we'll be weeding and/or planting in the native pollinator garden on Northaven Trail next to Club Royal Poo l (3433 Townsend Dr\, Dallas\, TX 75229). If you have them\, please bring gloves and a gardening shovel.\n\nMore info: https://northaventrail.org/e vents/2024/5/11/park-royal-pool-pollinator-garden-planting-day\nSign up:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAMHzOE0Tu2qCQwoE_NyTkEZGwpPiPG y0BPrnaPrJLr7wyMA/viewform\n\n\nRecord VH: Dallas parks and open spaces w ith Northaven Trail in the comments\nContact: Dorothy@northaventrail.org  214-457-1640\n\nedited 6/11/2024 CLG END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1872@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T153000 DTSTAMP:20240520T025244Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/aquatic-wild-workshop-at-2/ SUMMARY:Aquatic WILD Workshop (AT) DESCRIPTION:Aquatic WILD Workshop (AT)\nThursday\, June 13\, 2024   8:30 AM – 3:30 PM\n\n\nProject WILD\, a Texas Parks and Wildlife project\, is “Wildlife in Learning Design.” It is a wildlife-based conservation an d environmental education program for students Kindergarten through Grade 12. It emphasizes awareness\, appreciation and understanding of wildlife a nd natural resources. It can be used by classroom teachers\, homeschoolers \, environmental educators\, park and nature center personnel\, and anyone who works with children.\n\nThe Aquatic WILD program includes TEKS-aligne d\, hands-on\, educational activities about aquatic wildlife and ecosystem s for children KN-12th grade. The focus of this (June 13) class is seconda ry learners.\n\nFee has been paid by a donor. Pre-registration is required by May 30.\nFor more information and to register: https://tpwd.texas.gov/ calendar/education/wild-events/aquatic-wild-workshop-richmond\n\nLocation: Long Acre Ranch\, 2335 Richmond Pkwy.\, Richmond\, TX 77469\n\nReport hou rs to AT: Texas Parks and Wildlife Offered Training (Approved for 6 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 5/19/24\n\n  LOCATION:Long Acre Ranch\, 2335 Richmond Pkwy.\, Richmond\, TX\, 77469\, Un ited States GEO:29.575347;-95.736577 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2335 Richmond Pkwy.\, Richm ond\, TX\, 77469\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Long Acre Ranc h:geo:29.575347,-95.736577 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1591@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T170000 DTSTAMP:20240412T215636Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/elm-fork-nature-center-summer-outreach-vh-2024 -06-13/ SUMMARY:Elm Fork Nature Center Summer Outreach (VH) DESCRIPTION:\nTITLE: Elm Fork Nature Center Summer Outreach\n\nDESCRIPTION : Elm Fork Nature Center in Carrollton is looking for help during the bus y summer season on Thursdays from 1pm - 5pm. Asking if any NTMNs are inter ested in volunteering to assist with visitors coming to the center\, answe ring visitor questions about the preserve\, participating in some activiti es and interactive tables and providing general naturalist information to guests during the busy season\n\nWHAT: Education / outreach for visitors to Elm Fork Nature Center\n\nWHEN: Every Thursday throughout the summer f rom May 2 - August 1 (5/2\, 5/9\, 5/16\, 5/23\, 5/30\, 6/6\, 6/13\, 6/20\, 6/27\, 7/4\, 7/11\, 7/18\, 7/25\, 8/1)\n\nWHERE: Elm Fork Nature Center\ , 2335 Sandy Lake Rd\, Carrollton\, TX 75006  https://maps.app.goo.gl/F5J yc28X3N78fJGn8?g_st=ic\n\nCONTACT: Interested master naturalists please c ontact:\nDaniela Parker\nRecreation Coordinator - Education / Outdoor\n(97 2) 466-9811\ndaniela.parker@cityofcarrollton.com\n\nNOTE: Not required to volunteer the whole 4 hours each Thursday\, and not required to come every Thursday as ongoing time commitment. Any help and time is appreciated\, a s our visitor numbers greatly increase over the summer\, and we want our v isitors to feel welcome and help get their questions answered as they lear n more about our flora and fauna at Elk Fork!\n \nReport VH under Elm For k Nature Preserve: Public Outreach: TMN Report Hours\n\nSubmitted by NTMN Ashley Steel - ashleyrsteel@gmail.com\n\n4/12/24 cr\n LOCATION:Elm Fork Nature Center\, 2335 Sandy Lake Rd.\, Carrollton\, TX 750 06\, Carrollton\, United States GEO:32.964554;-96.938059 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2335 Sandy Lake Rd.\, Carro llton\, TX 75006\, Carrollton\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=E lm Fork Nature Center:geo:32.964554,-96.938059 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1923@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T200000 DTSTAMP:20240603T005519Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/webinar-precipitation-extremes-and-impacts-at/ SUMMARY:Webinar – Precipitation Extremes and Impacts) (AT) DESCRIPTION:Webinar – Precipitation Extremes and Impacts) (AT)\nThursday\ , June 13\, 2024   7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\n\nThis webinar is part of a seri es from the NASA Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) program. Learn abo ut the impacts of having too much or too little precipitation and the disa sters that can occur as a result.\n\nRegister in advance: https://gpm.nasa .gov/missions/gpm/10-in-10-webinar-series/webinar-5-precipitation-extremes -and-impacts\n\nWebsite:  https://gpm.nasa.gov/missions/gpm/10-in-10-webi nar-series\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approv ed for 1 hour AT)\nMM 6/2/24 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1932@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T200000 DTSTAMP:20240609T161017Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/webinar-nasa-global-precipitation-measurements -series-precipitation-extremes-impacts-at/ SUMMARY:Webinar:  NASA Global Precipitation Measurements Series || Precipi tation Extremes & Impacts (AT) DESCRIPTION:Webinar:  NASA Global Precipitation Measurements Series || Pre cipitation Extremes &\; Impacts (AT)\nThursday\, June 13\, 2024  ||  7pm CT – 8pm CT\n\nLocation: Virtual only\n\nDescription: (NASA’s GPM 10-in-10 Webinar Series)Too little or too much precipitation can mean the difference between life and death. Join us as we learn about the impacts o f having too much or too little precipitation and the disasters that can o ccur as a result. Discover what we are learning about the connection betwe en extreme weather events and climate change. Find out the many ways that NASA is helping us monitor and respond to natural hazards and disasters.\n \nSpeakers:\n––Bob Adler\, a Senior Research Scientist since 2008 in t he Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC) at the University of Maryland\, College Park\, after a 35-year career at NASA Goddard.\n– –Andrey Savtchenko\, His research specialized in the area of non-linear air-sea interactions and sea surface radar returns. Dr. Savtchenko joined NASA/GSFC in 2000\, supporting Earth Observing System\, and is currently Principal Support Scientist with ADNET\, on the SESDA 5 project.\n––Ro bert Emberson: Associate Program Manager of the NASA Disasters Program.\n ––Jacob Reed: Digital Outreach Lead for NASA’s Disasters Program a nd NASA’s Global Precipitation Measurement mission.\n––Dorian Janne y: has a passion for sharing the wonders of NASA's science and exploration with others across all age levels!\n\nMore Information: https://gpm.nasa. gov/missions/gpm/10-in-10-webinar-series\n\nRegistration:  https://gpm.na sa.gov/missions/gpm/10-in-10-webinar-series/webinar-5-precipitation-extrem es-and-impacts\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Ap proved for 1 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nLLB 06/09/2024 LOCATION:https://gpm.nasa.gov/missions/gpm/10-in-10-webinar-series/webinar- 5-precipitation-extremes-and-impacts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1890@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T230000 DTSTAMP:20240613T171016Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/trinity-river-audubon-center-moth-night-at/ SUMMARY:Trinity River Audubon Center || Moth Night (AT) DESCRIPTION:Trinity River Audubon Center || Moth Night (AT)\nThursday\, Jun e 13\, 2024  |  8:00pm-11:00pm CST\n\nLearn from Texas Parks and Wildlif e's Sam Kieschnick just why moths are so awesome\, and then get the chance behold them up close in all of their majesty! At this event we'll set up black light mothing stations that will attract moths and other insects by the dozens so we can measure the biodiversity of insect life here at the c enter. The stations will be active from 8pm till 11pm!\n\nEntry to ground is included with ticket.\n\nInformation &\; Registration:  https://tri nityriver.audubon.org/events/moth-night-trac\nClick on “Register Here” \n\nLocation: Trinity River Audubon Center\, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way \, Dallas\, TX 75217\n---Venue Website: https://trinityriver.audubon.org\n Contact for Questions: poinsett@audubon.org\n\nReport hour to AT: NTX: Ot her Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 3 hrs)\nDo not include drive time\ nLLB 05/24/2024 LOCATION:Trinity River Audubon Center\, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way\, Dal las\, TX 75217\, DALLAS\, Texas\, 75217\, United States GEO:32.703643;-96.705377 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6500 Great Trinity Forest W ay\, Dallas\, TX 75217\, DALLAS\, Texas\, 75217\, United States;X-APPLE-RA DIUS=100;X-TITLE=Trinity River Audubon Center:geo:32.703643,-96.705377 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1927@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240614 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240617 DTSTAMP:20240604T013107Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/nature-discovery-trunks-reservations-mammal-ou treach/ SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Trunks Reservations - Mammal & Outreach DESCRIPTION:Ginger Greatens has reserved the trunks. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1716@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240614T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240614T153000 DTSTAMP:20240423T205954Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/project-wild-workshop-at-2/ SUMMARY:Project WILD Workshop (AT) DESCRIPTION:Project WILD Workshop (AT)\nFriday\, June 14\, 2024   9:00 AM – 3:30 PM\n\nProject WILD\, a Texas Parks and Wildlife project\, is “ Wildlife in Learning Design.” It is a wildlife-based conservation and en vironmental education program for students Kindergarten through Grade 12. It emphasizes awareness\, appreciation and understanding of wildlife and n atural resources. It can be used by classroom teachers\, environmental edu cators\, park and nature center personnel\, and anyone who works with chil dren.\n\nFee $35 Pre-registration required by May 31\nFor more information and registration link: https://tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/education/wild-eve nts/project-wild-workshop-4\n\nLocation: H.E. Butt Foundation Offices\, 14 0 W. Sunset Rd.\, San Antonio\, TX 78209\n\nReport hours to AT: Texas Park s and Wildlife Offered Training (Approved for 6 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 4/23/24 LOCATION:H.E. Butt Foundation Offices\, 140 W. Sunset Rd.\, San Antonio\, T X\, 78209\, United States GEO:29.506963;-98.467909 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=140 W. Sunset Rd.\, San Ant onio\, TX\, 78209\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=H.E. Butt Fou ndation Offices:geo:29.506963,-98.467909 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1891@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T083000 DTSTAMP:20240524T144942Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/trinity-river-audubon-center-morning-bird-walk -at/ SUMMARY:Trinity River Audubon Center || Morning Bird Walk (AT) DESCRIPTION:Trinity River Audubon Center || Morning Bird Walk (AT)\nSaturda y\, June 15\, 2024  |  7:30am-8:30am\n\nJoin us for a monthly bird walk to enjoy the trails and our amazing feathered friends. Entry to the cent er is included in your ticket price.\n\nWe will explore the various habita ts at the Audubon Center in search of different bird species that utilize them! Please be sure to bring a pair of binoculars\, wear comfortable foot wear\, and be prepared for the weather.\n\nWe are limiting this walk to 15 people. You must be registered in advance to attend.\n\nRegister:  https ://trinityriver.audubon.org/events/morning-bird-walk-25\nClick on “Regis ter Here”\n\nMeeting Location:   Trinity River Audubon Center\, 6500 G reat Trinity Forest Way\, Dallas\, TX 75217\n---Venue Website: https://tri nityriver.audubon.org\nContact for Questions: TRAC@audubon.org\n\nReport hour to AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 1 hr)\nDo not i nclude drive time\nLLB 05/24/2024 CATEGORIES:Guided Walks/AT LOCATION:Trinity River Audubon Center\, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way\, Dal las\, TX 75217\, DALLAS\, Texas\, 75217\, United States GEO:32.703643;-96.705377 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6500 Great Trinity Forest W ay\, Dallas\, TX 75217\, DALLAS\, Texas\, 75217\, United States;X-APPLE-RA DIUS=100;X-TITLE=Trinity River Audubon Center:geo:32.703643,-96.705377 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1941@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T110000 DTSTAMP:20240611T225754Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/northaven-trail-workday-vh-5/ SUMMARY:Northaven Trail Workday (VH) DESCRIPTION:On June 15th from 8am - 11am\, we'll be weeding and/or planting in the native pollinator garden on Northaven Trail next to Club Royal Poo l (3433 Townsend Dr\, Dallas\, TX 75229). If you have them\, please bring gloves and a gardening shovel.\n\nMore info: https://northaventrail.org/e vents/2024/5/11/park-royal-pool-pollinator-garden-planting-day\nSign up:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAMHzOE0Tu2qCQwoE_NyTkEZGwpPiPG y0BPrnaPrJLr7wyMA/viewform\n\n\nRecord VH: Dallas parks and open spaces w ith Northaven Trail in the comments\nContact: Dorothy@northaventrail.org  214-457-1640\n\nedited 6/11/2024 CLG END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2183@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T100000 DTSTAMP:20240724T132907Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/canyon-creek-wetland-and-wildscape-workday-202 4-06-15/ SUMMARY:Canyon Creek Wetland and Wildscape Workday DESCRIPTION:Canyon Creek Wetland and Wildscape Monthly workday\n1001 G. Bus h Freeway ( Hilton Garden Inn)\nEvery third Saturday 8am-10am\n\nPrairie m aintenance\, habitat building\, Trash collection\, planting etc.\nWe cance l for rain and if its under 40 Degrees\nBring a hand trowel\, small clippe rs/ loppers and Gloves\nInsect and sun protection\n* Park behind the Hilto n Garden Inn and walk down towards the path you will see us.\n* Independen t work available by coordinating with Julia Koch @ 214.226.2328\n\n \; \n\n2/5/24 cr CATEGORIES:Public Events LOCATION:Prairie Creek Marsh and Wildscape\, 1001 George Bush Turnpike\, Ri chardson\, TX 75080\, Richardson\, United States GEO:33.002539;-96.741944 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1001 George Bush Turnpike\, Richardson\, TX 75080\, Richardson\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-T ITLE=Prairie Creek Marsh and Wildscape:geo:33.002539,-96.741944 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1929@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T153000 DTSTAMP:20240607T144943Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/tmn-cradle-of-texas-chapter-annual-advanced-tr aining-day-at/ SUMMARY:TMN-Cradle of Texas Chapter || Annual Advanced Training Day (AT) DESCRIPTION:TMN-Cradle of Texas Chapter || Annual Advanced Training Day (AT )\nSaturday\, June 15\, 2024  ||  8am – 3:30pm\n\nDescription:\nThis i n-person event will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Angleton. Breakfast and light refreshments will be provided by chapter member volun teers\, and the chapter will provide a lunch of delicious hoagies and beve rages for all attendees. Participants will receive 6 hours of Advanced Tra ining credit.\n\nOur theme this year is “Small but Mighty: Insects”  and we are excited to welcome a great line-up of speakers and topics\, as follows:\n\n “I Love Bugs (and you should too): A Photographic Journey ”– Patty Brinkmeyer\, Texas Master Naturalist – Cradle of Texas Chap ter\n “Wildscaping to Support Insects and Other Wildlife at Home”– Lauren Simpson\, Creator of St. Julian’s Crossing Wildlife Habitat\n “What Is an Insect?”– Jose Marquez\, Lead Surveyor\, Brazoria County Mosquito Control District\n “Pond Life in Big Slough”– Ed Barrios\ , Texas Master Naturalist – Cradle of Texas Chapter\n “Night Wings ov er the Prairie – Insect Life after Dark”– Mary Spolyar\, Texas Maste r Naturalist – Gulf Coast Chapter\n “The Muddle of Monarchs”– Mic key Dufilho\, Texas Master Naturalist – Cradle of Texas Chapter\n\nWe ar e also offering an optional Mothing event at Brazos Woods Preserve in Wes t Columbia on Thursday\, June 13\, 2024 beginning at 7:30pm (end time TBD by level of insect activity.) Participants will receive 2 hours of Advan ced Training credit.\n\nLocation: First Presbyterian Church\, Angleton\, T X\, 130 South Arcola Street Angleton\, TX 77515\n\nRegistration:\nLimited to 100 participants. Register now to reserve your spot!\nhttps://www.event brite.com/e/903386121207?aff=oddtdtcreator\n\nRegistration fees: Free/COT- members\, $20/non-members\nRegistration deadline: June 10\, 2024\n\nPlease report hours to: AT: NTX: Other TMN Chapters Offered Training (6 hours)\n Do not include drive time.\nLLB - 06/06/2024 LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church\, 130 South Arcola Street Angleton\, TX 77515\, Angleton\, Texas\, 77515\, United States GEO:29.163886;-95.429501 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=130 South Arcola Street Ang leton\, TX 77515\, Angleton\, Texas\, 77515\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS =100;X-TITLE=First Presbyterian Church:geo:29.163886,-95.429501 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1442@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T100000 DTSTAMP:20240328T170320Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/canyon-creek-wetland-and-wildscape-workday-vh- 2024-06-15/ SUMMARY:Canyon Creek Wetland and Wildscape Workday (VH) DESCRIPTION:Canyon Creek Wetland and Wildscape Monthly workday\n1001 G. Bus h Freeway ( Hilton Garden Inn)\nEvery third Saturday 8am-10am\n\nPrairie m aintenance\, habitat building\, Trash collection\, planting etc.\nWe cance l for rain and if its under 40 Degrees\nBring a hand trowel\, small clippe rs/ loppers and Gloves\nInsect and sun protection\n* Park behind the Hilto n Garden Inn and walk down towards the path you will see us.\n* Independen t work available by coordinating with Julia Koch @ 214.226.2328\n\nLog in VMS under Canyon Creek Wetlands and Wildscape\n\n2/5/24 cr LOCATION:Prairie Creek Marsh and Wildscape\, 1001 George Bush Turnpike\, Ri chardson\, TX 75080\, Richardson\, United States GEO:33.002539;-96.741944 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1001 George Bush Turnpike\, Richardson\, TX 75080\, Richardson\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-T ITLE=Prairie Creek Marsh and Wildscape:geo:33.002539,-96.741944 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1489@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T182541Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/llela-3rd-saturday-workday-vh-2024-06-15/ SUMMARY:LLELA 3rd Saturday Workday (VH) DESCRIPTION:LLELA 3rd Saturday Workday\n\n9:00 a.m. until 12 Noon\n\nIf you have been looking for a chance to volunteer at LLELA on the weekend\, thi s is it. \n\nThe tasks of the LLELA 3rd Saturday work crew focus on work ing alongside and mentoring high school students who earn volunteer credit s for honors programs and other youth associations.  Students and Master Naturalist volunteers participate in a rotation of activities which expos e them to natural science and conservation.  Master Naturalist volunteer s provide guidance and assistance and engage students in conversation abou t the work they are doing to restore the land and create habitat.\n\nAngel a Lewallen\, Blackland Prairie Master Naturalist and Lewisville Parks Boar d member\, leads the effort\, which is open to all Chapters.\n\nThe team w ill meet at 9:00 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month at the LLELA Blac kjack Trial parking lot. Tell the gate attendant you are at LLELA to volun teer. Parking for the offices\, classrooms\, visitor center\, Blackjack Tr ailhead\, and nursery complex is located on the right-hand gravel drive ju st past the gate house.  To get involved send an email to Angela at ang ela.lewallen@gmail.com.\n\nBe prepared for work in the field. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather (hot\, wet\, cold depending on the season) \, bring water\, hat\, and sunscreen.\n\nLLELA contact: To get more inform ation email Angela at angela.lewallen@gmail.com\n\nNTMN project lead:  L aura Kimberly\, lrkimberly@gmail.com\n\nOrganization website: http://www .llela.org \n\nLocation: Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area\, 20 1 E. Jones St.\, Lewisville 75057.  The entrance to LLELA is at the inte rsection of Jones and Kealy\, 201 E. Jones St.\, Lewisville\, TX. GPS may lead you astray\; for directions link to https://www.llela.org/about-lle la/site-specific-pages/find-us.  Inform the gate attendant you will be v olunteering.  Just after passing the gate house\, make the right turn in to the gravel parking lot for the Blackjack Trail.\n\nReport VH to Lewis ville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA): Natural Resources Manageme nt\n\n2/1/24 cr LOCATION:LLELA Nature Preserve\, 201 E Jones St\, Lewisville\, TX 75057\, Lewisville\, United States GEO:33.070184;-96.953773 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS= 201 E Jones St\, Lewisvill e\, TX 75057\, Lewisville\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=LLELA Nature Preserve:geo:33.070184,-96.953773 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1905@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T110000 DTSTAMP:20240527T191837Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/itmn-wildflower-walk-at-4/ SUMMARY:ITMN Wildflower Walk (AT) DESCRIPTION:ITMN Wildflower Walk (AT)\nSaturday\, June 15\, 2024   9:00 A M – 11:00 AM\n\nJoin the Indian Trail Master Naturalists for the Third S aturday Wildflower Walk at Mockingbird Park in Midlothian. Walk starts at 9:00 AM in the butterfly garden at Mockingbird Park and consists of a ½ m ile trail identifying wildflowers. Everyone is invited to attend\, and the re is no charge. Bring drinking water. Closed-toe shoes and insect repelle nt are recommended.\n\nIf the weather is rainy\, the walk is cancelled.\n\ nLocation: Mockingbird Nature Park\, 1361 Onward Rd.\, Midlothian\, TX 760 65\nWebsite: http://txmn.org/indiantrail\nContact: information@itmnc.com\n \nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other TMN Chapters Offered Training (Approved f or 2 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 5/27/24 LOCATION:Mockingbird Nature Park\, 1361 Onward Rd.\, Midlothian\, TX\, 7606 5\, United Kingdom GEO:32.498482;-96.962011 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1361 Onward Rd.\, Midlothia n\, TX\, 76065\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mockingbird Nat ure Park:geo:32.498482,-96.962011 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1967@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T120000 DTSTAMP:20240613T175157Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/dogwood-canyon-audubon-center-myth-busters-hik ing-with-snakes-at/ SUMMARY:Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Myth Busters: Hiking with Snakes ( AT) DESCRIPTION:Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Myth Busters: Hiking with Snak es (AT)\nSaturday\, June 15\, 2024  || 11:00am-12:00noon\n\nDescription:   Are you worried about encountering a snake on a hike? Is it keeping you from enjoying the great outdoors? Don't fret any longer\, come to our myt hbusters class and learn how to hike safely with snakes!\n\nFor more infor mation:  https://tx.audubon.org/events/myth-busters-hiking-snakes\n\nLoca tion:  Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center at Cedar Hill\, 1206 W. FM 1382\, Ce dar Hill\, TX 75104\n\nReport hour to AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 1 hr)\nDo not include drive time\nLLB 06/13/2024 CATEGORIES:Guided Walks/AT LOCATION:Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center\, 1206 West F.M. 1382 Cedar Hill\, T X 75104\, .\, United States GEO:32.59423;-96.942384 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1206 West F.M. 1382 Cedar H ill\, TX 75104\, .\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Dogwood Cany on Audubon Center:geo:32.59423,-96.942384 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1727@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T143000 DTSTAMP:20240425T202712Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/texas-pollinators-at-coppell-nature-park-at/ SUMMARY:Texas Pollinators at Coppell Nature Park (AT) DESCRIPTION:Texas Pollinators at Coppell Nature Park (AT)\nSaturday\, June 15\, 2024  | 12:30pm – 2:30pm\n\nDescription: Curious about bees but ar en’t sure how to support pollinators? Learn to bloom at the right time a nd what to plant to “bee” awesome. If weather permits\, we will have a butterfly release at the end of the program. Participants under 16 must b e accompanied by an adult. Registration is required for each participant.\ n\nAges less than 99 yrs.\n\nFree event\n\nRegistration is limited:\n\nFor more information &\; To Register:  https://anc.apm.activecommunities. com/coppelltx/activity/search/detail/20441?onlineSiteId=0&\;from_origin al_cui=true\n\nLocation:  Education Hall\, Coppell Community Experiences\ , 255 Parkway Boulevard PO Box 9478 Coppell\, Texas 75019\n\nReport hours to: AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 2 hour AT)\nDo not include drive time\nLLB 04/25/2024 LOCATION:Coppell Community Experiences\, 255 Parkway Boulevard PO Box 9478 Coppell\, Texas 75019\, Coppell\, 75019\, United States GEO:32.975728;-96.991139 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=255 Parkway Boulevard PO Bo x 9478 Coppell\, Texas 75019\, Coppell\, 75019\, United States;X-APPLE-RAD IUS=100;X-TITLE=Coppell Community Experiences:geo:32.975728,-96.991139 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1876@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T230000 DTSTAMP:20240520T222909Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/tandy-hills-prairie-sky-star-party-fyi-4/ SUMMARY:Tandy Hills Prairie Sky/Star Party (FYI) DESCRIPTION:Tandy Hills Prairie Sky/Star Party (FYI)\nSaturday\, June 15\, 2024   8:30 PM or after dark\n\nThe Fort Worth Astronomical Society pres ents their Saturday star party at Tandy Hills Natural Area. Free and open to the public. Family/kid friendly\, no dogs\, please. Coolers welcome. Ev ent cancelled if the sky is cloudy.\n\nThe Fort Worth Astronomical Society is one of the first adult astronomy clubs formed in the U.S. (in 1949) an d one of the largest. Members will have several telescopes set up at Tandy Hills for viewing the night sky. For more information: http://tandyhills. org/events/prairie-sky-star-party and http://fortworthastro.com/etiquette. html\n\nMore details at the NASA website: https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/ev ent-view.cfm?Event_ID=76024\n\nLocation: Tandy Hills Natural Area\, 3400 V iew St.\, Fort Worth\, TX 76103\n\nFriends of Tandy Hills: http://www.tand yhills.org\nMM 5/20/24\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Public Events LOCATION:Tandy Hills Natural Area\, 3400 View St.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76103 \, United States GEO:32.748224;-97.274727 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3400 View St.\, Fort Worth\ , TX\, 76103\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Tandy Hills Natura l Area:geo:32.748224,-97.274727 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1944@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240616 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20240619 DTSTAMP:20240611T230936Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/nature-discovery-trunk-reservation-pollinator- 3/ SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Trunk Reservation - Pollinator DESCRIPTION:Linda has reserved the Pollinator trunk. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1400@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240616T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240616T110000 DTSTAMP:20240328T165920Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/twelve-hills-sunday-workdays-vh-2024-06-16/ SUMMARY:Twelve Hills - Sunday Workdays (VH) DESCRIPTION:March through December\nTime\;  8:30 to 11:00 AM\n\n\nEvery Su nday morning\n\nWe’ll weed the butterfly garden and remove invasive plan ts from the prairie. There is occasional planting. There are tasks for va rious activity levels.\n\nBring water. Wear sun protection including hats and sunscreen. Closed-toe shoes and long pants are recommended.\n\nCancel led if inclement weather-rain\, snow or low temperatures. If in doubt text  Marcie at 214-535-9373 to confirm.\n\nLog in VMS under Twelve Hills Natu re Center: Natural Resource Management or Wildscape &\; Facility Mainte nance\n\n12/31/23 cr LOCATION:Twelve Hills\, 817 Mary Cliff Road \, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States GEO:32.753718;-96.850344 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=817 Mary Cliff Road \, Dall as\, TX\, 75208\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Twelve Hills:ge o:32.753718,-96.850344 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1884@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240616T110000 DTSTAMP:20240606T033434Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/friends-of-oak-cliff-parks-paw-crawl-nature-hi ke-at/ SUMMARY:Friends of Oak Cliff Parks  ||  Paw Crawl Nature Hike (AT) DESCRIPTION:Friends of Oak Cliff Parks  ||  Paw Crawl Nature Hike (AT)\nS unday\, June 16\, 2024   9am– 11am\n\nJoin us for a walk along the tra ils of Kiest Conservation Area in Oak Cliff\, with your dog and their “l eashed” owners. Our nature walk will include a brief history of the Kies t Conservation Area and it’s native prairie\, points of natural interest and a walk on the new\, as yet\, unnamed eastern trail. Plan to join us f or some green exercise as we slow down and put on our “nature eyes”.\n \nOur guides are Roger Bolen &\; Jon Papp.  Roger is a long time offic er and board member of FOCP and a gifted nature lover who tracked through the hills of West Virginia as a kid. Jon\, also a long-time board member a nd officer of FOCP\, is a member of North Texas Master Naturalists and a C itizen Forester\,\n\nThe conservation area is an 88 acre tract of land wit h an island of native Texas prairie. Over 150 wildflower species were iden tified by master naturalist legend Jim Varnum eleven years ago.\n\nWe will be meeting in the recently completed outdoor classroom. Everyone is invit ed to attend\, and there is no charge. Closed toed shoes are recommended. Water and insect repellant will be provided.\n\nLocation: Kiest Conservati on Area\, 3238 S. Hampton Rd.\, Dallas 75224\nThe above address for the Co nservation Area is the address for the tennis center within the Conservati on Area. Do not park there. See "parking" below.\n\n*Parking The parking a rea is in the field at the southeast corner of the intersection of Hampton Rd. and Keist Blvd. Park next to the kiosk.\n\nWebsite: https://friendsof oakcliffparks.org\nContact: info@friendsofoakcliffparks.org\n\nReport hour s to AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 2 hours AT)\nDo no t include drive time.\nLLB 05/21/24 CATEGORIES:Guided Walks/AT LOCATION:Kiest Conservation Area\, 3238 S. Hampton Rd.\, Dallas 75224\, Dal las\, TX\, 75224\, United States GEO:32.705054;-96.856953 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3238 S. Hampton Rd.\, Dalla s 75224\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=K iest Conservation Area:geo:32.705054,-96.856953 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1902@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240616T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240616T110000 DTSTAMP:20240525T023711Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/thrive-nature-talks-llela-space-invaders-in-no rth-texas-what-to-do-about-nature-gone-rogue-at/ SUMMARY:Thrive Nature Talks – LLELA || Space Invaders in North Texas: Wha t to Do About Nature Gone Rogue (AT) DESCRIPTION:Thrive Nature Talks – LLELA || Space Invaders in North Texas: What to Do About Nature Gone Rogue (AT)\nSunday\, Jun 16\, 2024 || 9:30 a m-11:00 am\n\nLearn about the invasive plants\, insects\, and animals that are displacing our native flora and fauna.  We’ll see how human activ ities allow these introduced species to spread and flourish.  Plus\, we ’ll look at the major efforts being taken to stop the spread of invasive s and what we can do to help.\n\nLocation:  Thrive Nature Park\;  1950 S . Valley Parkway\, Lewisville\, TX 75067\n\nFor more information:  https ://www.llela.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/71812/3382\n\nPlease repor t hours to: AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 1.5 hours A T)\nDo not include drive time.\nLLB - 05/24/2024 LOCATION:Thrive Nature Park\, 1950 S. Valley Parkway\, Lewisville\, TX 750 67\, Lewisville\, Texas\, 75067\, United States GEO:33.019831;-97.020379 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1950 S. Valley Parkway\, Le wisville\, TX 75067\, Lewisville\, Texas\, 75067\, United States;X-APPLE- RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Thrive Nature Park:geo:33.019831,-97.020379 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1787@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T120000 DTSTAMP:20240501T144047Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/tr-hoover-summer-kids-nature-classes-vh-2024-0 6-17/ SUMMARY:TR Hoover Summer Kids' Nature Classes (VH) DESCRIPTION:TR Hoover Summer Kids' Nature Classes\nCome join us for our thi rd year at:\nTR Hoover Community Development Center\n5106 Bexar St.\nDalla s\, 75215\n\nMondays and Wednesdays from 10am-12pm\n\nWe will be providing nature instruction to students at TR Hoover CDC on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am-12pm (most days) in June and July. Some Wednesdays will be fiel d trips!\n\nMore information about classes will be listed as it becomes av ailable\, but start planning your summer NOW! Signup here: https://volunt eersignup.org/8QBR9\n\nContact Shelby Smith for more information:  214-21 2-1771 or shelby.bumblebee@gmail.com\n\nRecord VH: Ideal/Bonton Communit y Nature Outreach: Educational Talk\, Comments: TRH Summer Kids\n\nOR  Fo r Field Trips -  Ideal/Bonton Community Nature Outreach: Field Research\, Comments: TRH Summer Kids\n\n2/25/24 cr LOCATION:Ideal/Bonton Nature Community Outreach\, 5106 Bexar St.\, Dallas\, TX\, United States GEO:32.750971;-96.752954 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=5106 Bexar St.\, Dallas\, T X\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Ideal/Bonton Nature Community Outreach:geo:32.750971,-96.752954 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1864@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T130000 DTSTAMP:20240518T203408Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/the-invention-of-nature-the-adventures-of-alex ander-von-humboldt-at-brit-reads-hybrid-at/ SUMMARY:The Invention of Nature: The Adventures of Alexander von Humboldt a t BRIT Reads (Hybrid) (AT) DESCRIPTION:The Invention of Nature: The Adventures of Alexander von Humbol dt at BRIT Reads (Hybrid) (AT)\nMonday\, June 17\, 2024   12:00 PM – 1 :00 PM\n\nThe Invention of Nature: The Adventures of Alexander von Humbold t\, the Lost Hero of Science\, by Andrea Wulf\, will be the topic of the J une meeting of BRIT Reads. This will be a hybrid meeting. Join online or a ttend in person at the BRIT building\, in the Oak Conference Room. All are welcome to BRIT Reads\, whether you have read the book or not. The group meets the 3rd Monday of every other month and is free.\n\nLocation: Botani cal Research Institute of Texas\, 1700 University Drive\, Fort Worth\, TX 76107\n\nRead more about the book: https://fwbg.org/events/brit-reads-book -club-the-invention-of-nature-hybrid/?occurrence=2024-06-17\n\nJoin the me eting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85237841693?pwd=T0FoGRHXIgG7MzsQic6KxlihR M5IAZ.1#success\n\nMeeting ID: 852 3784 1693\nPasscode: 346418\n\nThe next meeting of BRIT Reads will be August 19. The book will be The Botanist’ s Daughter by Kayte Nunn.\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved T raining (Approved for 1 hour AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 5/18/24 LOCATION:Botanical Research Institute of Texas\, 1700 University Drive\, Fo rt Worth\, TX\, 75107\, United States GEO:32.742209;-97.362674 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1700 University Drive\, For t Worth\, TX\, 75107\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Botanical Research Institute of Texas:geo:32.742209,-97.362674 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1976@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T203000 DTSTAMP:20240618T020053Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/npsot-dallas-monthly-meeting-can-forgotten-cem eteries-help-restore-biodiversity-at/ SUMMARY:NPSOT Dallas Monthly Meeting || Can Forgotten Cemeteries Help Resto re Biodiversity (AT) DESCRIPTION:NPSOT Dallas Monthly Meeting || Can Forgotten Cemeteries Help R estore Biodiversity (AT)\nMonday\, June 17\, 2024  |  7pm-8:30pm (Social begins at 630pm)\n\nFor more than a century\, historic Warren Angus Fer ris cemetery was a neglected site\, overgrown with invasive plant species . But in 2018\, Dallas resident Julie Ann Fineman decided to restore the l and and recover its historical and environmental value. “The restored la nd provides a beautiful educational wildlife sanctuary for the neighborhoo d\, enhances authentic natural and cultural Dallas history and bolsters na tive pollinator populations.”\n\nFriends of Warren Ferris Cemetery\, a n onprofit organization in Dallas\, Texas\, is working to transform cemeteri es into sanctuaries for wildlife and native plants through a two-year pilo t called the Constellation of Living Memorial\n\nLocation: Gaston Christia n Center\, 8515 Greenville Ave.\, Dallas\, TX 75243\n(Northwest corner of Greenville &\; Royal Ln. )\nMoss Park is across the street\n\nZoom http s://npsot.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f20269a37974d8413fc79c831&\ ;id=12aa33f97f&\;e=d2e8f28b23\nIf needed\, use: Meeting ID: 837 2523 61 33  Passcode: 882399a**\n\nFor more info\, see https://www.npsot.org/post s/npsot-dallas-june-17-2024-meeting-with-julie-fineman-can-forgotten-cemet eries-help-restore-biodiversity/\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-App roved Training (Approved for 1 hour AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nLLB 0 6/17/2024 LOCATION:Gaston Christian Center\, 8515 Greenville Ave.\, Dallas\, TX 75243 \, Dallas\, TX\, 75243\, United States GEO:32.894647;-96.754342 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8515 Greenville Ave.\, Dall as\, TX 75243\, Dallas\, TX\, 75243\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-T ITLE=Gaston Christian Center:geo:32.894647,-96.754342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1187@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T120000 DTSTAMP:20240501T122405Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/texas-discovery-gardens-workday-every-tuesday- from-8-to-12-vh-2024-06-18/ SUMMARY:Texas Discovery Gardens Workday Every Tuesday from 8 to 12 (VH) DESCRIPTION:Texas Discovery Gardens Workday Every Tuesday from 8 to 12\n\nC ome and go as needed\,  Enter through Gate 6\, turn right and bear left t o the parking lot at the greenhouse.\n\nWe work in The Benny Simpson Nativ e Plant Garden as well as others to keep the7 1/2 acres looking great.\n\n Bring your own tools or use ours.  We provide bug spray and sunscreen.\n\ nHope to see you there.\n\nJudy Meagher  214-349-1419  judymeagher@gmai l.com\n\nReport to Texas Discovery Gardens Wildscape and Maintenance\n\n  \n\nedited 5/1/24 cr LOCATION:Texas Discovery Gardens\, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. \, Dall as\, TX\, 75210-2405\, United States GEO:32.775153;-96.759738 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. \, Dallas\, TX\, 75210-2405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TIT LE=Texas Discovery Gardens:geo:32.775153,-96.759738 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1966@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T140000 DTSTAMP:20240613T165901Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/audubon-texas-birds-and-the-power-grid-growing -pains-and-powerful-opportunities-at/ SUMMARY:Audubon Texas || Birds and the Power Grid: Growing Pains and Powerf ul Opportunities (AT) DESCRIPTION:Audubon Texas || Birds and the Power Grid: Growing Pains and Po werful Opportunities (AT)\nTuesday\, June 18 || 1 pm (CT)  \n\nDescriptio n:  Join the conversation – The biggest threat birds face is our changi ng climate. By transitioning to clean energy\, we attempt to bend the bir d curve.\n\nWe are excited to be joined by a panel of leading experts to d iscuss this hot topic!\n\nAudubon believes we need bird-friendly energy  to mitigate our changing climate and getting there will take collective ac tion. Hear from our panelists on why birds matter in the energy discussion .\n\nWhat you’ll take away\n––– How birds are impacted by the chan ging climate\,\n––– Examples of good energy siting balanced with rea l world examples from a conservation partner and\,\n––– How we can a dvocate for clean energy with the Texas legislature.\n\nFor more info & \; Reservations: ? https://audubon.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DZFP0WWDTJa G665r2-Yh2Q?emci=c9d059d4-f627-ef11-86d2-6045bdd9e096&\;emdi=3bec93c1-0 d28-ef11-86d2-6045bdd9e096&\;ceid=878278#/registration\n\nWhat: Bird F riendly Webinar – Energy\, Climate\, and Birds\n\nWho: Speakers include :\n––– Lisa Gonzalez\, Executive Director and VP\, Audubon Texas\n ––– Ethan Winter\, Smart Solar Director\, American Farmland Trust\n ––– Steve Scheibal\, Co-Founder\, New West Communications\n––– Judd Messer\, Texas Vice President\, Advance Power Alliance\n\nWebsite: h ttps://tx.audubon.org\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Train ing (Approved for 1 hour AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nLLB 06/13/2024\n \n \; LOCATION:https://audubon.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DZFP0WWDTJaG665r2-Yh2Q ?emci=c9d059d4-f627-ef11-86d2-6045bdd9e096&emdi=3bec93c1-0d28-ef11-86d2-60 45bdd9e096&ceid=878278#/registration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1880@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T190000 DTSTAMP:20240521T020205Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/webinar-tough-texas-turf-at/ SUMMARY:Webinar – Tough Texas Turf (AT) DESCRIPTION:Webinar – Tough Texas Turf (AT)\nTuesday\, June 18\, 2024   6:00 PM – 7:00 PM\n\nLearn how to get a healthy lawn and keep your wate r bill low. The presentation is by a Texas landscaper and is followed by l ive Q and A.\n\nCost: Free. Presented by Tarrant Regional Water District.\ n\nRegister in advance: https://savetarrantwater.com/event/tough-texas-tur f/\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 1 hour AT)\nMM 5/20/24 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1432@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T190000 DTSTAMP:20240328T165312Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/urban-forest-advisory-committee-vh-2024-06-18/ SUMMARY:Urban Forest Advisory Committee (VH) DESCRIPTION:Name of event:  Dallas Urban Forest Advisory Committee monthly meeting\n\nDate &\; time:  The third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM \n\nLocation:  Zoom meeting\n\nTitle:  Monthly meeting \n\nDescription:   Attend meetings to provide any thoughts or advice on current events and planned future activities and/or volunteer to help with specific projects \, tasks\, or efforts.  \n\nWebsite for project: www.dallastrees.org \n \nContact info for questions: Steve Houser\, steve.houser@dallastrees.org or 972-442-1524 (ask for RuthAnn Jackson)  \n\nPlease download and impor t the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.\nMonthly:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZMsceGprzIoG9MB8rI3now7hJ7aeULWV8qP/ics ?icsToken=98tyKuGvrz0iG9WcshiARpwEBY_oWevzmFhBjfpwvkf3KnNdbRShPsgVM7dKPO_m \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87168119217?pwd=U1ZZR0JJW jU4VnhxZUZneUxQR3N6dz09\n\nMeeting ID: 871 6811 9217\nPasscode: 148595\n\n ---\n\nOne tap mobile\n+13462487799\,\,87168119217#\,\,\,\,*148595# US (Ho uston)\n+16699009128\,\,87168119217#\,\,\,\,*148595# US (San Jose)\n\n---\ n\nDial by your location\n• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n• +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n• +1 719 359 4580 US\n• +1 253 205 0468 US\n• + 1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n• +1 669 444 9171 US\n• +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n• +1 646 931 3860 US\n• +1 689 278 1000 US\n• +1 301 71 5 8592 US (Washington DC)\n• +1 305 224 1968 US\n• +1 309 205 3325 US\ n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n• +1 360 209 5623 US\n• +1 386 347 5053 US\n• +1 507 473 4847 US\n• +1 564 217 2000 US\n\nMeeting ID: 871 6811 9217\nPasscode: 148595\n\n\n\nLog VH to Urban Forest Advisory Commit tee\n\nedited 2/15/24 cr\n\n \; LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87168119217?pwd=U1ZZR0JJWjU4VnhxZUZneUxQ R3N6dz09 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1148@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T120000 DTSTAMP:20240630T131033Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/lewisville-lake-environmental-learning-area-ll elavh-wednesday-morning-workdays-2-2024-06-19/ SUMMARY:Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) Wednesday Morni ng Workdays (VH) DESCRIPTION:North Texas Master Naturalists join other Master Naturalist Cha pters and community volunteers to restore the prairies at Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA). Projects include (but are not limited to) nursery work such as seed harvesting and planting\, rescue of native p lants\, planting in restoration areas\, habitat evaluations\, prescribed b urns\, removal of historic fence/tree lines\, removal of exotic species.\n \nVolunteers meet at 9:00 AM and work until about Noon.\n\nTo volunteer\, contact Richard Freiheit  richard.freiheit@unt.edu\n\nNTMN Project Lead er/Contact Person: Laura Kimberly lrkimberly@gmail.com\n\nLocation: Meet a t the LLELA greenhouse and nursery\, Lewisville Lake Environmental Learnin g Area\, 201 E. Jones St.\, Lewisville 75057  Inform the gate attendant you will be volunteering at the nursery and greenhouse.  Just after passi ng the gatehouse\, turn right into the same parking area for the Blackjack Trail. (Beware your smartphone may lead you astray)\n\nOrganization websi te: http://www.llela.org\n\nReport VH to Lewisville Lake Environmental Lea rning Area (LLELA): Wildscape &\; Facility Maintenance OR Lewisville La ke Environmental Learning Area (LLELA): Natural Resource Management\n\nedi ted 6/30/24 CLG LOCATION:Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA)\, 201 E. Jones St.\, Lewisville 75057\, Lewisville\, United States GEO:33.070184;-96.953773 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=201 E. Jones St.\, Lewisvil le 75057\, Lewisville\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lewisvill e Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA):geo:33.070184,-96.953773 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1788@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T120000 DTSTAMP:20240616T175457Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/tr-hoover-summer-kids-nature-classes-vh-2024-0 6-19/ SUMMARY:TR Hoover Summer Kids' Nature Classes (VH) - Cancelled due to Junet eenth DESCRIPTION:Cancelled due to the Juneteenth Holiday\n\nTR Hoover Summer Kid s' Nature Classes\nCome join us for our third year at:\nTR Hoover Communit y Development Center\n5106 Bexar St.\nDallas\, 75215\n\nMondays and Wednes days from 10am-12pm\n\nWe will be providing nature instruction to students at TR Hoover CDC on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am-12pm (most days) in June and July. Some Wednesdays will be field trips!\n\nMore information ab out classes will be listed as it becomes available\, but start planning yo ur summer NOW! Signup here: https://volunteersignup.org/8QBR9\n\nContact Shelby Smith for more information:  214-212-1771 or shelby.bumblebee@gma il.com\n\nRecord VH: Ideal/Bonton Community Nature Outreach: Educational Talk\, Comments: TRH Summer Kids\n\nOR  For Field Trips -  Ideal/Bonton Community Nature Outreach: Field Research\, Comments: TRH Summer Kids\n\n 2/25/24 cr // Updated 6/16/24 ttg LOCATION:Ideal/Bonton Nature Community Outreach\, 5106 Bexar St.\, Dallas\, TX\, United States GEO:32.750971;-96.752954 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=5106 Bexar St.\, Dallas\, T X\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Ideal/Bonton Nature Community Outreach:geo:32.750971,-96.752954 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1908@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T130000 DTSTAMP:20240527T194649Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/webinar-integrated-disease-management-system-a pproach-to-reduce-white-nose-syndrome-mortality-in-texas-at/ SUMMARY:Webinar – Integrated Disease Management System Approach to Reduce White-Nose Syndrome Mortality in Texas (AT) DESCRIPTION:Webinar – Integrated Disease Management System Approach to Re duce White-Nose Syndrome Mortality in Texas (AT) \nWednesday\, June 19\, 2 024   12:00 PM - 1:00 PM\n\nThis webinar is part of the Wildlife Diversi ty Webinar Series\, presented by Texas Parks and Wildlife.\n\nFree. Regist er in advance: https://tpwdevents.webex.com/webappng/sites/tpwdevents/webi nar/webinarSeries/register/fea2a88081134b42a8ed32c44b84655a\n\nReport AT t o AT: Texas Parks and Wildlife Offered Training (Approved for 1 hour AT)\n MM 5/27/24\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1871@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T140000 DTSTAMP:20240520T022957Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/webinar-live-long-and-prosper-protecting-ash-t rees-and-the-ash-resource-from-emerald-ash-borer-eab-at/ SUMMARY:Webinar – Live Long and Prosper: Protecting Ash Trees and the Ash Resource from Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) (AT) DESCRIPTION:Webinar – Live Long and Prosper: Protecting Ash Trees and the Ash Resource from Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) (AT)\nWednesday\, June 19\, 202 4     1:00 PM – 2:00 PM \n\nThis free webinar is provided by the Nor th American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA). Learn option s for protecting valuable ash trees in landscapes from Emerald Ash Borer.\ n\nTo read more and register in advance: https://naisma.org/event/webinar- insecticide-options-for-emerald-ash-borer-control-and-ash-tree-protection/ \n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 1 h our AT)\nMM 5/19/24 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1517@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T190000 DTSTAMP:20240329T170532Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/spanish-sessions-as-it-relates-to-nature-tmn-n orth-texas-chapter-at-3/ SUMMARY:Spanish Sessions as it relates to Nature – TMN North Texas chapte r (AT) DESCRIPTION:Spanish Sessions as it relates to Nature – TMN North Texas ch apter (AT)\nWednesday\, June 19\, 2024 | 6:30pm – 7:00pm\n\nJoin Angelic a Torres\, Nancy Pineda\, and Heidi Meausoone for monthly teaching session . Learn and refresh your Spanish knowledge as it relates to nature terms a nd interacting with the community for engagement and outreach.  These se ssions will be on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 7pm\, beginn ing on the 17th of January and running through to the 19th of June.\n\nZoo m info:   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81208946431?pwd=5qsoD43LcM3R9ckUZfQR SEecTID5YD.1    \n\nPlease report hours to: AT: NTX: Chapter Offered Training (.5 hour)\nDo not include drive time.\nLLB - 01/10/2024\nLLB – 03/29/2024 Added to new site LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81208946431?pwd=5qsoD43LcM3R9ckUZfQRSEec TID5YD.1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1937@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T200000 DTSTAMP:20240610T194027Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/webinar-water-for-wildlife-at/ SUMMARY:Webinar – Water for Wildlife (AT) DESCRIPTION:Webinar – Water for Wildlife (AT)\nWednesday\, June 19\, 2024   6:30 PM – 8:00 PM\n\nThis program is part of the Water Wednesdays s eries focused on all things water\, provided by AgriLife. The speaker is D r. Jacob Dykes of Texas A&\;M AgriLife. There is a $10 fee for this web inar.\n\nTo register and pay: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/R3C6DXA45 ZUN4?qrcode=true\n\nReport hours to AT: Texas A&\;M AgriLife Offered Tr aining (Approved for 1.5 hours AT)\nMM 6/10/24 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1839@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T093000 DTSTAMP:20240508T215959Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/3rd-thursday-bird-walk-at-the-heard-museum-at- 2/ SUMMARY:3rd Thursday Bird Walk at the Heard Museum (AT) DESCRIPTION:3rd Thursday Bird Walk at the Heard Museum (AT)\nThursday\, Jun e 20\, 2024  |  8am-9:30am\n\n3rd Thursday Bird Walks in the Heard Wildl ife Sanctuary are offered by Heard staff. These seasonally relevant bird w alks are intended to help beginning and intermediate birders with bird spo tting and identification techniques. There are also plenty of opportunitie s provided for participants to ask questions from experienced birders. Thi s program is offered monthly. These walks begin promptly at 8 AM.\n\nThis program is included in general admission and is free for Heard Museum m embers.\n\nRegistration:  https://www.heardmuseum.org/event/3rd-thursday- bird-walk-june-2024/\n\nLocation:  Heard Natural Science Museum &\; Wi ldlife Sanctuary\, 1 Nature Place\, McKinney\, TX 75069\n\nReport hour to AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 1.5 hrs)\nDo not includ e drive time\nLLB 05/08/2024 CATEGORIES:Guided Walks/AT LOCATION:Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary\, 1 Nature Place \, McKinney\, TX 75069\, McKinney\, TX\, 75069\, United States GEO:33.157873;-96.615218 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1 Nature Place\, McKinney\, TX 75069\, McKinney\, TX\, 75069\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TIT LE=Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary:geo:33.157873,-96.615 218 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1900@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T120000 DTSTAMP:20240524T183332Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/arborist-school-at-3/ SUMMARY:Arborist School (AT) DESCRIPTION:Arborist School (AT)\nThursday\, June 20\, 2024   8:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n\nThe City of Dallas Arborist School provides training for thos e who work with trees daily and/or are working toward Arborist Certificati on or who simply want a Tree Basics course to increase their tree knowledg e. Topics include botany\, plant physiology\, identification\, insects and disease\, maintenance\, assessment\, and more. Classes meet the third Thu rsday of each month\, April-September 2024\, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM. Register fo r one or more classes. See flyer below for class dates and topics.\n\nThe June 20 class will cover Soil and Water Relations\; Fertilizer and Nutrien ts.\n\nTo sign up for classes\, contact Karen Woodard\, City Forester\, ka ren.woodard@dallas.gov\nRegister by April 18.\n\nTraining Location: Dallas Water Utilities\, Stormwater Operations Training Room\, 2245 Irving Blvd. \, Dallas 75207\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (A pproved for 4 hours AT per class)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 5/24/24\ n\nFlyer/Class Schedule LOCATION:Dallas Water Utilities\, 2245 Irving Blvd.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75207\, United States GEO:32.795889;-96.835813 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2245 Irving Blvd.\, Dallas\ , TX\, 75207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Dallas Water Utili ties:geo:32.795889,-96.835813 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1947@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T110000 DTSTAMP:20240611T234459Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/northaven-trail-workday-vh-7/ SUMMARY:Northaven Trail Workday (VH) DESCRIPTION:On June 20th 8am - 11am\, we'll be weeding and/or planting in t he native pollinator garden on Northaven Trail next to Club Royal Pool (34 33 Townsend Dr\, Dallas\, TX 75229). If you have them\, please bring glove s and a gardening shovel.\n\nMore info: https://northaventrail.org/events /2024/5/11/park-royal-pool-pollinator-garden-planting-day\nSign up:  http s://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAMHzOE0Tu2qCQwoE_NyTkEZGwpPiPGy0BPr naPrJLr7wyMA/viewform\n\n\nRecord VH: Dallas parks and open spaces with N orthaven Trail in the comments\nContact: Dorothy@northaventrail.org 214- 457-1640\n\nedited 6/11/2024 CLG END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1612@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T100000 DTSTAMP:20240414T162707Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/frankford-prairie-weekly-workday-vh-2-2024-06- 20/ SUMMARY:Frankford Prairie Weekly Workday (VH) DESCRIPTION:Frankford Prairie Weekly Workday\n\nEvery Thursday 8am-10am\n17 400 Muirfield Dr\, Dallas\, TX 75287\n\nPrairie Maintenance and seed colle ction\nWe cancel for rain and if it’s under 40 Degrees.\nBring Hand trow els\, small clippers/ loppers and Gloves.\nInsect and sun protection\n\nCo ntact: Julia Koch 214.226.2328\n\nLog hours in VMS under Frankford Prairie : Wildscape &\; Facility Maintenance\n\nedited 4/14/24 cr LOCATION:Frankford Prairie\, 17400 Muirfield Drive\, Dallas\, TX\, USA\, Da llas\, United States GEO:32.989323;-96.823355 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=17400 Muirfield Drive\, Dal las\, TX\, USA\, Dallas\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Frankfo rd Prairie:geo:32.989323,-96.823355 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1887@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T120000 DTSTAMP:20240523T025719Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/prairie-seekers-teaching-in-natures-classroom- tmn-elm-fork-mtg-at/ SUMMARY:Prairie Seekers: Teaching in Nature’s Classroom || TMN Elm Fork m tg (AT) DESCRIPTION:Prairie Seekers: Teaching in Nature’s Classroom || TMN Elm Fo rk mtg (AT)\nThursday\, June 20\, 2024 | 9am-12noon\n(Social will begin at 9am)\n\nJoin speaker\, Kate Morgan\, President of FW Chapter of Native Pr airies Association of Texas\, member of the North Central Chapter of Nativ e Plant Society of Texas and a member of the Cross Timbers Chapter of Texa s Master Naturalists.  She will be giving a presentation on Prairie Seeke rs: Teaching in Nature’s Classroom\n\nFor more information:\nhttps://txm n.org/elmfork/events-calendar/chapter-meeting-14/\n\nLocation:  Denton Co unty Administrative Courthouse (DCAC)\, 1 Courthouse Drive\, Denton\, TX 7 6208\n\nPlease report hours to: AT: NTX: Other TMN Chapters Offered Traini ng (Approved for 1 hour AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nLLB - 05/22/2024 CATEGORIES:Chapter Meetings LOCATION:Denton County Administrative Courthouse (DCAC)\, 1 Courthouse Driv e\, Denton\, TX 76208\, Denton\, Texas\, 76208\, United States GEO:33.201743;-97.089744 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1 Courthouse Drive\, Denton \, TX 76208\, Denton\, Texas\, 76208\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X- TITLE=Denton County Administrative Courthouse (DCAC):geo:33.201743,-97.089 744 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1971@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T130000 DTSTAMP:20240616T230719Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/bat-conservation-international-pollinator-powe r-party-myth-busters-at/ SUMMARY:Bat Conservation International || Pollinator Power Party: Myth Bust ers (AT) DESCRIPTION:Bat Conservation International || Pollinator Power Party: Myth Busters (AT)\nThursday\, June 20\, 2024\,  12 noon  – 1pm  (CT) \n\nD escription:  Join BCI’s Dr. Kristen Lear and other panelists in a polli nator-themed myth-busting virtual event. A favorite of the Pollinator Powe r Party! Pollinator Power Panel of scientists busting myths about pollinat ors. Email us your toughest myths to pollinators@epri.com. Our panel will do some serious LIVE myth busting!\n\nFree\n\nSpeakers: Dr. Kristen Lear and other panelists\n\nLocation: Virtual\nFor more information:  https:// www.batcon.org/event/pollinator-power-party-myth-busters/\n\nRegistration: https://www.eprievents.com/event/46717bec-bbd4-4557-b89e-42bf47970ede/web sitePage:2464e628-6bbf-44a7-b81c-268e9e5c5c3e\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 1 hours AT)\nDo not include driv e time.\nLLB 06/16/2024 LOCATION:https://www.eprievents.com/event/46717bec-bbd4-4557-b89e-42bf47970 ede/websitePage:2464e628-6bbf-44a7-b81c-268e9e5c5c3e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1867@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T140000 DTSTAMP:20240519T213705Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/webinar-usda-conservation-efforts-support-poll inators-agricultural-production-nationwide-at/ SUMMARY:Webinar – USDA Conservation Efforts Support Pollinators\, Agricul tural Production Nationwide (AT) DESCRIPTION:Webinar – USDA Conservation Efforts Support Pollinators\, Agr icultural Production Nationwide (AT)\nThursday\, June 20\, 2024    1:00 PM – 2:00 PM\n\nThis webinar is presented by USDA Natural Resources Con servation Service. Supporting pollinators is critical to our food security and a key USDA conservation focus in collaboration with farmers\, rancher s\, and other land managers nationwide. Dr. Elissa Olimpi will present fin dings on the effectiveness of NRCS and Farm Service voluntary conservation programs supporting pollinators.\n\nThe webinar format is Microsoft Teams .\n\nYou do not need to pre-register for this webinar. Plan to join the we binar no more than 30 minutes early so that you can register and successfu lly join the presentation interface. Approximately 30 minutes before this webinar’s start time\, the “Join” button will be activated. To join the webinar\, go to http://conservationwebinars.net. Select the above webi nar title. You may join the webinar 15 to 30 minutes before its scheduled start time. When the “Join” button is available\, click on it to join the webinar. Additional instructions are available at the above website.\n \nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 1 hou r AT)\nMM 5/19/24\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1592@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T170000 DTSTAMP:20240412T215636Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/elm-fork-nature-center-summer-outreach-vh-2024 -06-20/ SUMMARY:Elm Fork Nature Center Summer Outreach (VH) DESCRIPTION:\nTITLE: Elm Fork Nature Center Summer Outreach\n\nDESCRIPTION : Elm Fork Nature Center in Carrollton is looking for help during the bus y summer season on Thursdays from 1pm - 5pm. Asking if any NTMNs are inter ested in volunteering to assist with visitors coming to the center\, answe ring visitor questions about the preserve\, participating in some activiti es and interactive tables and providing general naturalist information to guests during the busy season\n\nWHAT: Education / outreach for visitors to Elm Fork Nature Center\n\nWHEN: Every Thursday throughout the summer f rom May 2 - August 1 (5/2\, 5/9\, 5/16\, 5/23\, 5/30\, 6/6\, 6/13\, 6/20\, 6/27\, 7/4\, 7/11\, 7/18\, 7/25\, 8/1)\n\nWHERE: Elm Fork Nature Center\ , 2335 Sandy Lake Rd\, Carrollton\, TX 75006  https://maps.app.goo.gl/F5J yc28X3N78fJGn8?g_st=ic\n\nCONTACT: Interested master naturalists please c ontact:\nDaniela Parker\nRecreation Coordinator - Education / Outdoor\n(97 2) 466-9811\ndaniela.parker@cityofcarrollton.com\n\nNOTE: Not required to volunteer the whole 4 hours each Thursday\, and not required to come every Thursday as ongoing time commitment. Any help and time is appreciated\, a s our visitor numbers greatly increase over the summer\, and we want our v isitors to feel welcome and help get their questions answered as they lear n more about our flora and fauna at Elk Fork!\n \nReport VH under Elm For k Nature Preserve: Public Outreach: TMN Report Hours\n\nSubmitted by NTMN Ashley Steel - ashleyrsteel@gmail.com\n\n4/12/24 cr\n LOCATION:Elm Fork Nature Center\, 2335 Sandy Lake Rd.\, Carrollton\, TX 750 06\, Carrollton\, United States GEO:32.964554;-96.938059 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2335 Sandy Lake Rd.\, Carro llton\, TX 75006\, Carrollton\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=E lm Fork Nature Center:geo:32.964554,-96.938059 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1881@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T190000 DTSTAMP:20240521T021247Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/webinar-edible-landscaping-at/ SUMMARY:Webinar – Edible Landscaping (AT) DESCRIPTION:Webinar – Edible Landscaping (AT)\nThursday\, June 20\, 2024    6:00 PM – 7:00 PM\n\nLearn how to create an edible garden with herb s\, teas\, fruits and vegetables\, and medicinal plants. Taught by a Tarra nt County Master Gardener.\n\nCost: Free. Presented by Tarrant Regional Wa ter District.\n\nRegister in advance: https://savetarrantwater.com/event/e dible-landscaping-6/\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Traini ng (Approved for 1 hour AT)\nMM 5/20/24 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1828@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T210000 DTSTAMP:20240618T001437Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/navigating-differences-cultural-awareness-work shop-at/ SUMMARY:Navigating Differences: Cultural Awareness Workshop (AT) DESCRIPTION:Navigating Differences: Cultural Awareness Workshop (AT)\n\nThu rsday\, June 20\, 2024   6:00 PM – 9:00 PM\, or\nFriday\, June 21\, 20 24   1:00 PM – 4:00 PM\, or\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024   9:00 AM – 12:00 PM  \n\nThis workshop is designed for community-serving profession als and volunteers. The goal of the workshop is to expand skills and empat hy in working with clientele\, colleagues\, and the broader community acro ss diversity.\n\nThe workshop is free for a limited time. If necessary to get free ticket\, use the code DallasExtensionMNVolunteer2024. You can als o contact Ginger Greatens at diversity&\;inclusion@ntmn.org.\n\nRead mo re and register online for one of the times above at https://www.eventbrit e.com/e/navigating-difference-cultural-workshop-tickets-893285098777?disco unt=DallasExtensionMNVolunteer2024\n\nLocation: North Dallas County Govern ment Bldg.\,6820 LBJ FWY Suite 3200\, Dallas\, TX 75240  (on the 4th flo or)\n\nReport hours to AT: Texas A&\;M AgriLife Offered Training (Appro ved for 3 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 5/6/24 LOCATION:North Dallas County Government Bldg\, 6820 LBJ FWY Suite 3200\, Da llas\, TX 75240  (on the 4th floor)\, Dallas\, TX\, 75240\, United State s GEO:32.923934;-96.78741 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6820 LBJ FWY Suite 3200\, D allas\, TX 75240  (on the 4th floor)\, Dallas\, TX\, 75240\, United Stat es;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=North Dallas County Government Bldg:geo:32.9 23934,-96.78741 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1895@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T223000 DTSTAMP:20240524T175522Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/full-moon-paddle-at-fwnc-at-3/ SUMMARY:Full Moon Paddle at FWNC (AT) DESCRIPTION:Full Moon Paddle at FWNC (AT)\nThursday\, June 20\, 2024   8: 30 PM – 10:30 PM\n\nToday is the first day of summer. Paddle with us and listen for the calls of frogs and other aquatic wildlife. All equipment i s provided. Arrive by 7:45 PM. Meet at Back Gate\, 8670 Shoreline Drive. F ort Worth 76135. Preregistration required. Activity #43069\n\n$20 with pai d admission\, members $15\nAdmission is $6\, $3 seniors.\n\nFor more infor mation including registration link\, go to the Events Calendar (June 2024 Phenology) at the FWNC website below.\nAt the registration site\, enter th e activity number of the program you want to attend in the search box.\n\n Location: Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge\, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, Fo rt Worth\, TX 76135\nWebsite: https://www.fwnaturecenter.org\n\nReport hou rs to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 2 hours AT)\nDo n ot include drive time.\nMM 5/24/24 LOCATION:Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge\, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, Fort . Worth\, TX\, 76135\, United States GEO:32.847411;-97.475878 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, For t. Worth\, TX\, 76135\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Fort Wort h Nature Center and Refuge:geo:32.847411,-97.475878 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1859@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T093000 DTSTAMP:20240518T192635Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/prairie-birding-walk-at-sid-richardson-tract-b enbrook-lake-at/ SUMMARY:Prairie Birding Walk at Sid Richardson Tract/Benbrook Lake (AT) DESCRIPTION:Prairie Birding Walk at Sid Richardson Tract/Benbrook Lake (AT) \nFriday\, June 21\, 2024   8:00 AM – 9:30 AM\n\nThe Sid Richardson Tr act is a prairie remnant at Benbrook Lake and a U.S. Army Corps of Enginee rs property. It is located on the southeast shore of Benbrook Lake\, just east of Mustang Park. Meet at the gravel pullout at 8:00 AM. The walk lead er is Suanne Tuttle.\n\nLocation: Benbrook Lake\, Fort Worth\, TX\n\nMore information: https://fwas.org/event/prairie-walk-at-sid-richardson-tract-b enbrook-lake-2-2/2024-06-21/\n\nOrganization website: https://www.fwas.org \n\nReport hours to AT: Audubon Society (Approved for 1.5 hours AT)\nDo no t include drive time.\nMM 5/18/24 LOCATION:Sid Richardson Tract\, Lake Benbrook\, Fort Worth\, TX\, United St ates GEO:32.628733;-97.467888 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lake Benbrook\, Fort Worth\ , TX\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sid Richardson Tract:geo:3 2.628733,-97.467888 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1935@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T163000 DTSTAMP:20240609T224952Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/harmony-on-the-range-integrating-grazing-and-w ildlife-management-at/ SUMMARY:Harmony on the Range: Integrating Grazing and Wildlife Management ( AT) DESCRIPTION:Harmony on the Range: Integrating Grazing and Wildlife Manageme nt (AT) \nFriday\, June 21\, 2024   9:00 AM - 4:30 PM\n\nTexas Parks and Wildlife is hosting this workshop on June 21. It will include sustainable grazing for wildlife and cattle\, predator control\, deer management on w orking lands\, and more.\n\nCost: $20\, payable with check or cash at the door\n\nLocation: Long Acres Ranch\, 2335 Richmond Pkwy.\, Richmond\, TX 7 7469\n\nRSVP to jon.mcleod@tpwd.texas.gov or 832-451-2104 or through the Q R code on flyer below.\n\nReport hours to AT: Texas Parks and Wildlife Off ered Training (Approved for 7 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 6/ 9/24\n\n\n\n \; LOCATION:Long Acres Ranch\, 2335 Richmond Pkwy.\, Richmond\, TX\, 77469\, U nited States GEO:37.964812;-122.373757 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2335 Richmond Pkwy.\, Richm ond\, TX\, 77469\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Long Acres Ran ch:geo:37.964812,-122.373757 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1901@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T120000 DTSTAMP:20240524T183817Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/webinar-backyard-bug-hunt-at-3/ SUMMARY:Webinar – Backyard Bug Hunt (AT) DESCRIPTION:Webinar – Backyard Bug Hunt (AT)\nFriday\, June 21\, 2024    10:00 AM –12:00 PM\n\nThis free AgriLife Extension webinar is part of the Backyard Bug Hunt series\, presented by Wizzie Brown\, County Extensio n Program Specialist – Integrated Pest Management. This month’s topic is Wasp ID. No pre-registration needed. Just click on the link below to jo in.\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83804125861?pwd=RVJnMURadC9iUERsdjVqcUJyc zl3dz09#success\n\nMeeting ID: 838 0412 5861\nPasscode: 077123\n\nReport h ours to AT: Texas A&\;M AgriLife Offered Training (Approved for 2 hours AT)\nMM 5/24/24 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1995@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T160000 DTSTAMP:20240623T014329Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/blackland-npat-chapter-meeting-at/ SUMMARY:Blackland NPAT Chapter Meeting (AT) DESCRIPTION:Blackland NPAT Chapter Meeting (AT)\nSunday\, July 21\, 2024    2:00 PM – 4:00 PM\n\nThe Native Prairies Association of Texas Blackl and (Dallas) Chapter invites you to their July meeting. Program TBD.\n\nPl ease rsvp at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/npatblacklandchapter/1157 060\n\nLocation: Wild Birds Unlimited\, 5708 Abrams Rd.\, Dallas 75214\n\n Website: https://texasprairie.org/blackland-chapter/\n\nReport hours to AT : NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 1 hour AT)\nDo not includ e drive time.\nMM 6/22/24 LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, 5708 Abrams Rd.\, Dallas\, TX \, 75214\, Un ited States GEO:32.855112;-96.751244 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=5708 Abrams Rd.\, Dallas\, TX \, 75214\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wild Birds Unlimite d:geo:32.855112,-96.751244 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1973@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T100000 DTSTAMP:20240617T213932Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/friends-of-llela-prairie-walk-with-richard-fre iheit-llelas-restoration-manager-at/ SUMMARY:Friends of LLELA || Prairie Walk with Richard Freiheit\, LLELA’s Restoration Manager. – (AT) DESCRIPTION:Friends of LLELA || Prairie Walk with Richard Freiheit\, LLELA ’s Restoration Manager. – (AT)\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024  |  8am-10 am CT\n\nDescription: Tour an area of restored Blackland Prairie and enjoy the summer wildflowers in bloom on this prairie walk with Richard Freihei t\, LLELA’s Restoration Manager.\n\nParticipants will visit Barn Owl Rid ge\, an area of LLELA typically closed to the public\, and learn about its restoration – from pasture land to self-sustaining prairie ecosystem. A s you enjoy the sights and sounds of the prairie\, Richard will explain th e processes of restoration\, from prescribed burns to invasives’ removal and native grass propagation and planting.\n\nFor your comfort and safety \, please wear long pants and closed-toed shoes and bring drinking water. Sunscreen and insect repellent are also recommended.\n\nFees:  There is n o additional fee for this class\, just LLELA’s regular gate fee ($5/vehi cle).\n\nAlso\, for more info: https://www.friendsofllela.org/event/llela- lecture-series-prairie-walk/\n\nLocation: Lewisville Lake Environmental Le arning Area\, 300 E. Jones St.\, Lewisville\, TX 75057\nMeet at the Visito r’s Center\n\nReport AT hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (A pproved for up to 2 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time\nLLB 06/17/2024 CATEGORIES:Guided Walks/AT LOCATION:Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area\, 300 E. Jones St.\, L ewisville\, TX 75057\, Lewisville\, TX\, 75067\, United States GEO:33.063514;-96.996042 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=300 E. Jones St.\, Lewisvil le\, TX 75057\, Lewisville\, TX\, 75067\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100 ;X-TITLE=Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area:geo:33.063514,-96.996 042 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1977@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T103000 DTSTAMP:20240619T021911Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/rowlett-pollinator-garden-day-vh-2/ SUMMARY:Rowlett Pollinator Garden Day (VH) DESCRIPTION:Rowlett Pollinator Garden Day!\n\nDate &\; Time:  Saturday June 22\, 2024\, 8:30am to 10:30am\nAddress:  Coyle House:  5300 Main St reet\, Rowlett\, TX 75088\n\nGreat news—our Coyle House pollinator garde n is bursting with beautiful blooms and buzzing with pollinators activity! We invite you to join us this Saturday for a fun and rewarding garden day . We will be doing some weeding\, mulching\, and trimming of shrubs and tr ees to keep our garden looking fresh and vibrant.\nDate:  Saturday June 2 2\, 2024\nTime:  8:30am to 10:30am CDT\nAddress:  Coyle House\, 5300 Mai n Street\, Rowlett\, TX 75088\nPlease remember to bring:\n\n A hat and su nscreen to stay protected.\n Plenty of water to stay hydrated.\n Your ga rdening tools – gloves\, hand trowel\, pruners\, shovel\, rack\, 3-5 gal lon pail\, etc.\n A wheelbarrow if you have one.\n Long pants with socks and close toe shoes recommended.\n\nTogether\, we are making a significan t impact on pollinator conservation and promoting a healthier environment. Looking forward to seeing you at the Coyle House Garden!\nPlease email Ci ndy Ling 617 818 8130 if you plan to attend.\nLog hours in VMS under Keep Rowlett Beautiful\n6/18/24 cr END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1896@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T110000 DTSTAMP:20240524T180404Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/kayak-tour-at-fwnc-at-6/ SUMMARY:Kayak Tour at FWNC (AT) DESCRIPTION:Kayak Tour at FWNC (AT)\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024   9:00 AM – 11:00 AM\n\nPaddle with us and look for wildlife along the river. All equipment is provided. Meet at the Canoe Launch. Preregistration required. Activity #43074\n\n$20 with paid admission\, members $15\nAdmission is $6 \, $3 seniors.\n\nFor more information including registration link\, go to the Events Calendar (June 2024 Phenology) at the FWNC website below.\nAt the registration site\, enter the activity number of the program you want to attend in the search box.\n\nLocation: Fort Worth Nature Center and Ref uge\, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, Fort Worth\, TX 76135\nWebsite: https://www. fwnaturecenter.org\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 2 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 5/24/24 LOCATION:Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge\, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, Fort . Worth\, TX\, 76135\, United States GEO:32.847411;-97.475878 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, For t. Worth\, TX\, 76135\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Fort Wort h Nature Center and Refuge:geo:32.847411,-97.475878 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1963@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T120000 DTSTAMP:20240614T013144Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/ranch-walk-the-brown-ranch-on-upper-cibolo-cre ek-at/ SUMMARY:Ranch Walk: The Brown Ranch on Upper Cibolo Creek (AT)  DESCRIPTION:Ranch Walk: The Brown Ranch on Upper Cibolo Creek (AT)\nSaturda y\, June 22\, 2024  9:00 AM – 12:00 PM \n\nThis ranch tour has been po stponed as of June 13 due to a family emergency of the owner and will be r escheduled. Join conservation experts for a walk to the headwaters of Cibo lo Creek. The Brown Ranch is known as the Jewel of the Texas Hill Country with miles of pristine creeks and streams\, a Bigtooth maple forest\, and many unique features. Our tour will be led by Ben Eldredge of the Cibolo C onservancy Land Trust and David Bezanson of The Nature Conservancy of Texa s. They will discuss the history of the ranch\, its native plants and wild life\, and the conservation easement that protects the ranch in perpetuity .\n\nLunch will be served by our hosts at the Brown Ranch. Be sure to brin g a hat\, sunscreen\, water bottle\, and wear good walking shoes.\n\nCost: $15\n\nRegister: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/thecibolocenterforconservati on/event/ranchwalk/\n\nLocation: Brown Ranch\, 524 Upper Cibolo Creek Rd.\ , Boerne\, TX 78006\n\nContact: Ben Eldredge  ben@cibolo.org or 210-633-7 150\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for  3 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 6/12/24 LOCATION:Brown Ranch\, 524 Upper Cibolo Creek Rd.\, Boerne\, TX\, 78006\, U nited States GEO:29.824752;-98.862575 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=524 Upper Cibolo Creek Rd.\ , Boerne\, TX\, 78006\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Brown Ran ch:geo:29.824752,-98.862575 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1572@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T153000 DTSTAMP:20240405T011356Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/2024-beginning-beekeeping-classes-at-texas-bee -supply-at-5/ SUMMARY:2024 Beginning Beekeeping Classes at Texas Bee Supply (AT) DESCRIPTION:2024 Beginning Beekeeping Classes at Texas Bee Supply (AT)\nSat urday\, June 22\, 2024  | 9:30am-3:30pm\n\nLearn what you need to know to keep bees and produce honey in this extensive 1-day\, 6 hour beginning be ekeeping class. Our experienced beekeepers lead you through topics such as the basic functions of the hive\, types of bees present in your hive\, ne cessary gear\, identification and treatment of bee diseases and pests\, ma naging a beehive\, honey production\, honey harvest\, collection of nectar and pollen\, how to get bees for your hive\, examining a beehive\, a year in the life of a beekeeper\, and much more.\n\nWe will cover the necessar y information you need to begin producing honey and raising healthy bees i n this exciting 6 hour class.  Taking notes is highly recommended.\n\nCos t:  $99\n\nLocation: Texas Bee Supply\, 14665 County Road 633\, Blue Ridg e\, TX 75424\n\nRegistration: https://thebeesupply.com/products/beginning- beekeeping-in-person-class-1?pr_prod_strat=use_description&\;pr_rec_id= 5e1d868a1&\;pr_rec_pid=8096043892979&\;pr_ref_pid=7892266057971&\ ;pr_seq=uniform\n\nLunch is provided for free.\n\nReport hours to: AT: NTX : Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 6 hours AT )\nDo not include d rive time\nLLB 04/04/2024 LOCATION:Texas Bee Supply\, 14665 County Road 633\, Blue Ridge\, TX 75424\, Blue Ridge\, TX\, 75424\, United States GEO:33.37158;-96.385091 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=14665 County Road 633\, Blu e Ridge\, TX 75424\, Blue Ridge\, TX\, 75424\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIU S=100;X-TITLE=Texas Bee Supply:geo:33.37158,-96.385091 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1968@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T110000 DTSTAMP:20240613T190051Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/trinity-river-audubon-center-hunting-for-drago ns-at/ SUMMARY:Trinity River Audubon Center || Hunting for Dragons (AT) DESCRIPTION:Trinity River Audubon Center || Hunting for Dragons (AT)\nSatur day\, June 22\, 2024  |  9:30am-11:00am\n\nNature Maker Series:\nJoin th e Dallas Museum of Art and the Trinity River Audubon Center for a series o f FREE nature hikes and nature-themed art classes! Perfect for anyone who is looking to explore their creative side!\n\nExplore the world of dragonf lies and use what we find as your art inspiration!\n\nRegister:  https:// tx.audubon.org/events/nature-maker-series-1\nClick on “Register Here”\ n\nMeeting Location: Trinity River Audubon Center\, 6500 Great Trinity For est Way\, Dallas\, TX 75217\n\nReport hour to AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 1.5 hr)\nDo not include drive tim\nLLB 06/13/2024 CATEGORIES:Guided Walks/AT LOCATION:Trinity River Audubon Center (TRAC)\, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Wa y Dallas\, TX 75217\, .\, United States GEO:32.703643;-96.705377 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6500 Great Trinity Forest W ay Dallas\, TX 75217\, .\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Trinit y River Audubon Center (TRAC):geo:32.703643,-96.705377 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1713@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T113000 DTSTAMP:20240607T205950Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/3rd-saturday-guided-boardwalk-tour-at-john-bun ker-sands-wetland-center-at-4/ SUMMARY:3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour at John Bunker Sands Wetland Cen ter (AT) DESCRIPTION:3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour at John Bunker Sands Wetland Center (AT)\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024   10:00 AM – 11:30 AM   \n\n As your guide leads you down the boardwalk into the wetland\, you’ll lea rn about this special ecosystem’s flora and fauna and the fascinating hi story of the property. Topics also include the innovative design of the we tland\, the relationship the wetland has with water supply and the interac tion between human engineering and nature. Dress for the weather and bring water.\n\nNo reservations required! If you have a group of 10 or more\, p lease contact the Center to schedule a separate tour.\n\nFees:  Free with admission\n\nLocation: John Bunker Sands Wetland Center\, 655 Martin Lane \, Seagoville\, TX 75159\nFor more information call 972-474-9100\n\nWebsit e: http://www.wetlandcenter.com/programs\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 1.5 hours AT)\nDo not include drive t ime.\nLLB 4/22/2024 // TTG updated 6/07/2024\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Guided Walks/AT LOCATION:John Bunker Sands Wetland Center\, 655 Martin Lane\, Seagoville\, TX 75159\, .\, United States GEO:32.61349;-96.501019 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=655 Martin Lane\, Seagovill e\, TX 75159\, .\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=John Bunker Sa nds Wetland Center:geo:32.61349,-96.501019 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1970@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T160000 DTSTAMP:20240615T201056Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/john-bunker-sands-wetlands-meet-greet/ SUMMARY:John Bunker Sands Wetlands Meet & Greet DESCRIPTION: \;\n\n\n\nDear Stewards\,\nExciting things are happening a t John Bunker Sands Wetland Center! As we enter a new chapter\, we wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the stewards who have dedicated the ir time and efforts over the past few years. We truly appreciate your comm itment to the preservation and celebration of our natural world by contrib uting your time to JBSWC.\n\nYou are warmly invited to a gathering at the center on Saturday\, June 22nd from 2:30-4:00pm with tea\, lemonade\, and cookies. We have a brand new team at JBS\, so we are eager to meet you and express our appreciation for your service. This gathering will be an exce llent opportunity for us to come together and celebrate the valuable contr ibutions each of you has made to our center Even if you haven't volunteere d in a while\, we would still love for you to join us so we can convey our thanks. Your commitment has been incredibly valuable to us\, and we look forward to getting to know you and honoring your efforts in person!\n\nPle ase RSVP by June 20th by email at contact@wetlandcenter.com or by phone at 972-474-9100. We hope you can join us for a fun afternoon!\n\nWarm Regard s\,\nCatriona Glazebrook\, Interim Executive Director\n\nThomas Strimpel\, Education Coordinator\n\nSusey Woodruff\, Education Coordinator\n\nThis e vent is a networking event and has not been approved for VH or AT hours.\n \nTTG 6/15/2024 CATEGORIES:Public Events LOCATION:John Bunker Sands Wetland Center\, 655 Martin Lane\, Seagoville\, TX 75159\, .\, United States GEO:32.61349;-96.501019 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=655 Martin Lane\, Seagovill e\, TX 75159\, .\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=John Bunker Sa nds Wetland Center:geo:32.61349,-96.501019 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1940@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240623T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240623T110000 DTSTAMP:20240611T231408Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/northaven-trail-workday-vh-4/ SUMMARY:Northaven Trail Workday (VH) DESCRIPTION:On June 23rd 8am - 11am\, we'll be weeding and/or planting in t he native pollinator garden on Northaven Trail next to Club Royal Pool (34 33 Townsend Dr\, Dallas\, TX 75229). If you have them\, please bring glove s and a gardening shovel.\n\nMore info: https://northaventrail.org/events /2024/5/11/park-royal-pool-pollinator-garden-planting-day\nSign up:  http s://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAMHzOE0Tu2qCQwoE_NyTkEZGwpPiPGy0BPr naPrJLr7wyMA/viewform\n\n\nRecord VH: Dallas parks and open spaces with N orthaven Trail in the comments\nContact: Dorothy@northaventrail.org 214- 457-1640\n\nedited 6/11/2024 CLG END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1401@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240623T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240623T110000 DTSTAMP:20240328T165920Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/twelve-hills-sunday-workdays-vh-2024-06-23/ SUMMARY:Twelve Hills - Sunday Workdays (VH) DESCRIPTION:March through December\nTime\;  8:30 to 11:00 AM\n\n\nEvery Su nday morning\n\nWe’ll weed the butterfly garden and remove invasive plan ts from the prairie. There is occasional planting. There are tasks for va rious activity levels.\n\nBring water. Wear sun protection including hats and sunscreen. Closed-toe shoes and long pants are recommended.\n\nCancel led if inclement weather-rain\, snow or low temperatures. If in doubt text  Marcie at 214-535-9373 to confirm.\n\nLog in VMS under Twelve Hills Natu re Center: Natural Resource Management or Wildscape &\; Facility Mainte nance\n\n12/31/23 cr LOCATION:Twelve Hills\, 817 Mary Cliff Road \, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States GEO:32.753718;-96.850344 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=817 Mary Cliff Road \, Dall as\, TX\, 75208\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Twelve Hills:ge o:32.753718,-96.850344 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1351@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240623T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240623T113000 DTSTAMP:20240328T023748Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/brookhaven-college-windmill-garden-vh-2024-06- 23/ SUMMARY:Brookhaven College Windmill Garden (VH) DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nWHEN: 2nd Wednesday of each month AND the 4th Sunday of e ach month\n\nINSTRUCTIONS: Take appropriate precautions: Wear close toed s hoes/boots\, gloves\, sun &\; insect protection. Bring your own water a nd tools if you have them (clipper\, lopper\, hoe\, shovel\, trowel…) Al so observe health restrictions\, if any\, per chapter guidelines.\n\nWe a re maintaining pathways\, removing invasive plants\, cutting back perennia ls\, thinning out aggressive plants\, doing plant ID and labeling of nativ e species\, observations for citizen science\, and when appropriate\, plan ting native plants for pollinators.\n\nWHERE:  The garden is located alon g the jogging trail across from Parking Lot P-5.  Location: Windmill Gard en\, Brookhaven College\, 3939 Valley View Lane\, Farmers Branch\, TX 752 44. Follow signs toward Bldg. F.  Campus map: https://www.dcccd.edu/maps /bhc/pages/campus-map.aspx\n\nCONTACT: for information please contact:\n\n Sandra Horton <\;sandrahorton02@gmail.com>\;\, or\nJustin Langhorst &l t\;the@justinlanghorst.com>\;\n\nEvent may be cancelled due to inclement weather or other reasons and notice will be posted on NT Master Naturalis t Members group Facebook page.\n\nReport VH to Brookhaven College Garden: Wildscape &\; Facility Maintenance\n\n\nedited 1/1/24 cr\n\n\n LOCATION:Brookhaven College Garden\, 3939 Valley View Lane\, Farmers Branch \, TX 75244\, Farmers Branch\, United States GEO:32.928281;-96.850219 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3939 Valley View Lane\, Far mers Branch\, TX 75244\, Farmers Branch\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100 ;X-TITLE=Brookhaven College Garden:geo:32.928281,-96.850219 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1789@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240624T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240624T120000 DTSTAMP:20240501T144047Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/tr-hoover-summer-kids-nature-classes-vh-2024-0 6-24/ SUMMARY:TR Hoover Summer Kids' Nature Classes (VH) DESCRIPTION:TR Hoover Summer Kids' Nature Classes\nCome join us for our thi rd year at:\nTR Hoover Community Development Center\n5106 Bexar St.\nDalla s\, 75215\n\nMondays and Wednesdays from 10am-12pm\n\nWe will be providing nature instruction to students at TR Hoover CDC on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am-12pm (most days) in June and July. Some Wednesdays will be fiel d trips!\n\nMore information about classes will be listed as it becomes av ailable\, but start planning your summer NOW! Signup here: https://volunt eersignup.org/8QBR9\n\nContact Shelby Smith for more information:  214-21 2-1771 or shelby.bumblebee@gmail.com\n\nRecord VH: Ideal/Bonton Communit y Nature Outreach: Educational Talk\, Comments: TRH Summer Kids\n\nOR  Fo r Field Trips -  Ideal/Bonton Community Nature Outreach: Field Research\, Comments: TRH Summer Kids\n\n2/25/24 cr LOCATION:Ideal/Bonton Nature Community Outreach\, 5106 Bexar St.\, Dallas\, TX\, United States GEO:32.750971;-96.752954 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=5106 Bexar St.\, Dallas\, T X\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Ideal/Bonton Nature Community Outreach:geo:32.750971,-96.752954 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1906@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240624T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240624T200000 DTSTAMP:20240527T192424Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/itmn-chapter-hybrid-meeting-at-3/ SUMMARY:ITMN Chapter Hybrid Meeting (AT) DESCRIPTION:ITMN Chapter Hybrid Meeting (AT)\nMonday\, June 24\, 2024   6 :00 PM – 8:00 PM\n\nIndian Trail Master Naturalists welcome you to their June meeting held in person and on Google Meet. The program is “Wild Te xas Cats\,” presented by Monica Morrison. Read about this topic and the speaker at website below. Chapter business meetings start at 6:00\, with t he featured speaker usually beginning at 7:00.\n\nJoin meeting on Google M eet: https://meet.google.com/hfy-uyuk-hwc\n\nLocation: First United Method ist Church\, Family Life Center – Gathering Room\, 505 W. Marvin Ave.\, Waxahachie\, TX 75165\nWebsite: http://txmn.org/indiantrail\n\nReport hour s to AT: NTX: Other TMN Chapters Offered Training (Approved for 1 hour AT) .\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 5/27/24\n\n  LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, 505 W. Marvin Ave.\, Waxahachie\, TX\, 75165\, United States GEO:32.393859;-96.849523 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=505 W. Marvin Ave.\, Waxaha chie\, TX\, 75165\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=First United Methodist Church:geo:32.393859,-96.849523 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1982@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240624T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240624T200000 DTSTAMP:20240622T020606Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/austin-butterfly-forum-backyard-moths-more-at/ SUMMARY:Austin Butterfly Forum || Backyard Moths & More (AT) DESCRIPTION:Austin Butterfly Forum || Backyard Moths &\; More (AT)\nMond ay\, June 24\, 2024\,  7pm CT\n\nDescription:  Tom will focus on how to set up a light sheet\, photography\, how to identify moths and what else shows up on the sheet. Then he'll look at day-flying moths and finding cat erpillars. Finally he'll take a trip south of the border to see some tropi cal moths.\n\nSpeakers:  Tom Murray has always been fascinated with natur e since early childhood and has carried that passion to this day. Since 20 00 when he bought his first digital camera\, Tom's been in the field and a t his moth lights practically year round. In 2012 Tom's book\, Insects of New England and New York was published. At his Groton\, Ma. residence Tom has found and photographed over 1\,730 species of moths in his yard!!\n\nH ybrid meeting\n\nZoom Link:   Austin Butterfly Forum Zoom Meeting Link\n \nLocation: Zilker Botanic Garden Ctr. 2220 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX 78746\n\nFor more information:  https://brianabel.github.io/AustinButt erflies/html/membership.html\n\n(This will be a hybrid in-person and on-l ine zoom meeting which can be a little tricky to pull together\, so please be patient if there are brief delays)\n\nABF zoom meetings are open to al l\, but joining the butterfly forum will ensure receiving notifications of future meetings and events.\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approve d Training (Approved for 1 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nLLB 06/2 1/2024 LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87075327573?pwd=PqarwBK2Hg9KpaIRKP84dpg1 0Td4e4.1#success END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1188@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240625T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240625T120000 DTSTAMP:20240501T122405Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/texas-discovery-gardens-workday-every-tuesday- from-8-to-12-vh-2024-06-25/ SUMMARY:Texas Discovery Gardens Workday Every Tuesday from 8 to 12 (VH) DESCRIPTION:Texas Discovery Gardens Workday Every Tuesday from 8 to 12\n\nC ome and go as needed\,  Enter through Gate 6\, turn right and bear left t o the parking lot at the greenhouse.\n\nWe work in The Benny Simpson Nativ e Plant Garden as well as others to keep the7 1/2 acres looking great.\n\n Bring your own tools or use ours.  We provide bug spray and sunscreen.\n\ nHope to see you there.\n\nJudy Meagher  214-349-1419  judymeagher@gmai l.com\n\nReport to Texas Discovery Gardens Wildscape and Maintenance\n\n  \n\nedited 5/1/24 cr LOCATION:Texas Discovery Gardens\, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. \, Dall as\, TX\, 75210-2405\, United States GEO:32.775153;-96.759738 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. \, Dallas\, TX\, 75210-2405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TIT LE=Texas Discovery Gardens:geo:32.775153,-96.759738 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1930@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240625T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240625T130000 DTSTAMP:20240606T164248Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/tmn-gulf-coast-chapter-webinar-20000-milkweeds -at/ SUMMARY:TMN-Gulf Coast Chapter || Webinar: 20\,000 milkweeds!!  (AT) DESCRIPTION:TMN-Gulf Coast Chapter || Webinar: 20\,000 milkweeds!!  (AT)\n Tuesday\, June 25\, 2024  ||  12noon – 1pm:\n\nDescription:\nJoin our Lunch &\; Learn program on our new Monarch Butterfly Habitat Enhancemen t project! Through a generous grant\, we are 1) collecting native milkweed seed\, 2) growing out 20\,000 milkweed plants\, 3) planting those milkwee ds across the Katy Prairie\, and 4) creating 50 acres of Pollinator Buffer Strips! We need volunteers to help with all aspects of this endeavor! Ple ase join to learn how you can get involved.\n\nLocation: Webinar\n\nRegist ration:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEudOurqDkoGN2m9t4w7sA4 bO8h-8qHVI_2#/registration\n\nPlease report hours to: AT: NTX: Other TMN Chapters Offered Training (1 hours)\nDo not include drive time.\nLLB - 06/ 06/2024 LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEudOurqDkoGN2m9t4w7sA4b O8h-8qHVI_2#/registration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1992@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240625T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240625T140000 DTSTAMP:20240623T004021Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/webinar-climate-change-and-agriculture-in-the- united-states-the-importance-of-persistence-at/ SUMMARY:Webinar – Climate Change and Agriculture in the United States – The Importance of Persistence  (AT) DESCRIPTION:Webinar – Climate Change and Agriculture in the United States – The Importance of Persistence  (AT)\nTuesday\, June 25\, 2024     1:00 PM – 2:00 PM\n\nThis webinar is presented by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Science and Technology. It will include agricultural adaptation to water scarcity in the southwest\, and risk and climate adap tation in the southwest.\n\nThe webinar format is Adobe Connect.\n\nYou do not need to pre-register for this webinar. Space is not limited\; however \, plan to join the webinar 15 to 30 minutes early so that you can registe r and successfully join the presentation interface. Approximately 30-15 mi nutes before this webinar’s start time\, the “Join” button will be a ctivated at this site: http://conservationwebinars.net. Once the “Join ” button is available\, you may click the join button and begin the regi stration process. Additional instructions are available at the above websi te.\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 1 hour AT)\nMM 6/22/24\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1907@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240625T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240625T140000 DTSTAMP:20240527T193202Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/webinar-milkweed-and-floral-resource-availabil ity-for-monarchs-in-the-u-s-at/ SUMMARY:Webinar – Milkweed and Floral Resource Availability for Monarchs in the U.S. (AT) DESCRIPTION:Webinar – Milkweed and Floral Resource Availability for Monar chs in the U.S. (AT)\nTuesday\, June 25\, 2024   1:00 PM – 2:00 PM\n\n This webinar is part of a webinar series presented by Monarch Joint Ventur e and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Conservation Training Ce nter.\n\nMonarch Joint Venture\, based at the University of Minnesota\, is a national partnership of federal and state agencies\, non-governmental o rganizations\, and academic programs working together to conserve the mona rch butterfly migration.\n\nTo register for the webinar\, go to the websit e below and click on the title of the webinar. You can register for the we binars in advance.\nAfter registering\, you will receive more information on joining the webinar.\n\nWebsite: https://monarchjointventure.org/events /monarch-conservation-webinar-series\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre -approved Training (Approved for 1 hour AT)\nMM 5/27/24 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1928@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240625T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240625T203000 DTSTAMP:20240606T035709Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/friends-of-oak-cliff-parks-quarterly-meeting-c omposting-at/ SUMMARY:Friends of Oak Cliff Parks Quarterly meeting  ||  Composting (AT) DESCRIPTION:Friends of Oak Cliff Parks Quarterly meeting  ||  Composting (AT)\nTuesday\, June 25\, 2024   6:30pm – 8:30pm\n\nOur speaker\, Neil Kaufman is the Assistant Director of Sustainability for Urban Agriculture at Dallas College. In this position\, Neil supports the growth and manage ment of the campus gardens\, student engagement\, and sustainable landscap ing. Prior to coming to Dallas College\, Neil was the sustainability manag er for University Housing and Dining at UT Austin where he launched numero us campus gardens and UT Farm Stand\, the nationally recognized student-le d farmers market.\n\nNeil has a degree in wildlife biology from Texas Stat e University. His background touches on everything from wildlife conservat ion\, botany\, and climate science to composting\, food production\, and o rnamental horticulture. In his spare time\, he teaches composting workshop s throughout Texas..\n\nLocation: Kidd Springs Rec Center\, 711W Canty St. \, Dallas 75208\nThe above address for the Conservation Area is the addres s for the tennis center within the Conservation Area. Do not park there. S ee "parking" below.\n\nWebsite: https://friendsofoakcliffparks.org\nContac t: info@friendsofoakcliffparks.org\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-A pproved Training (Approved for 1 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nLL B 06/05/24 LOCATION:Kidd Springs Rec Center\, 711W Canty St.\, Dallas 75208\, Dallas\, Texas\, 75208\, United States GEO:32.753153;-96.834082 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=711W Canty St.\, Dallas 752 08\, Dallas\, Texas\, 75208\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Kid d Springs Rec Center:geo:32.753153,-96.834082 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1931@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240625T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240625T210000 DTSTAMP:20240606T205650Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/trinity-valley-beekeepers-swarms-swarm-traps-a t/ SUMMARY:Trinity Valley Beekeepers || Swarms & Swarm Traps (AT) DESCRIPTION:Trinity Valley Beekeepers || Swarms &\; Swarm Traps (AT)\nTu esday\, June 25\, 2024  ||  7pm – 9pm\n\nIn-person only\n\nSpeaker: Te rry Legget\, Terry specializes in natural beekeeping\, bee-safe removals a nd innovative swarm catching. He created a unique “Honey Bee Haven” s warm trap specifically designed to attract swarms based on bee behavior an d biology.His removal process emphasizes saving every possible bee in the most patient\, mindful manner he can facilitate.\n\nDescription:\nPreferri ng careful trap-outs in lieu of forced absconds\, and multi-day cut-out re movals to allow as many bees possible to “catch a ride” to their new h ome\, Terry allows bees to repair and establish comb... to get settled so to speak\, before transport.\n\nHe advocates allowing bees to build natura l foundation in the brood chamber as the best mite control management prac tice.\nWhen if comes to honeybee advocacy and natural\, bee-oriented maint enance practices\, Terry is the cream of the crop!\n\nLocation: C.C. Young Senior Living Center:  4847 W. Lawther Dr. Unit 100\, Dallas\, TX 75214\ n\nFor more information:  https://tvbees.org/pages/monthly-meetings\nRepo rt hours to: AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 2 hour AT )\nDo not include drive time\nLLB 06/06/2024 LOCATION:C.C. Young Senior Living Center\, 4847 W. Lawther Dr. Unit 100\, D allas\, TX 75214\, Dallas\, Texas\, 75214\, United States GEO:32.85259;-96.730918 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4847 W. Lawther Dr. Unit 10 0\, Dallas\, TX 75214\, Dallas\, Texas\, 75214\, United States;X-APPLE-RAD IUS=100;X-TITLE=C.C. Young Senior Living Center:geo:32.85259,-96.730918 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1149@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T120000 DTSTAMP:20240630T131033Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/lewisville-lake-environmental-learning-area-ll elavh-wednesday-morning-workdays-2-2024-06-26/ SUMMARY:Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) Wednesday Morni ng Workdays (VH) DESCRIPTION:North Texas Master Naturalists join other Master Naturalist Cha pters and community volunteers to restore the prairies at Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA). Projects include (but are not limited to) nursery work such as seed harvesting and planting\, rescue of native p lants\, planting in restoration areas\, habitat evaluations\, prescribed b urns\, removal of historic fence/tree lines\, removal of exotic species.\n \nVolunteers meet at 9:00 AM and work until about Noon.\n\nTo volunteer\, contact Richard Freiheit  richard.freiheit@unt.edu\n\nNTMN Project Lead er/Contact Person: Laura Kimberly lrkimberly@gmail.com\n\nLocation: Meet a t the LLELA greenhouse and nursery\, Lewisville Lake Environmental Learnin g Area\, 201 E. Jones St.\, Lewisville 75057  Inform the gate attendant you will be volunteering at the nursery and greenhouse.  Just after passi ng the gatehouse\, turn right into the same parking area for the Blackjack Trail. (Beware your smartphone may lead you astray)\n\nOrganization websi te: http://www.llela.org\n\nReport VH to Lewisville Lake Environmental Lea rning Area (LLELA): Wildscape &\; Facility Maintenance OR Lewisville La ke Environmental Learning Area (LLELA): Natural Resource Management\n\nedi ted 6/30/24 CLG LOCATION:Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA)\, 201 E. Jones St.\, Lewisville 75057\, Lewisville\, United States GEO:33.070184;-96.953773 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=201 E. Jones St.\, Lewisvil le 75057\, Lewisville\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lewisvill e Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA):geo:33.070184,-96.953773 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1790@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T120000 DTSTAMP:20240501T144047Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/tr-hoover-summer-kids-nature-classes-vh-2024-0 6-26/ SUMMARY:TR Hoover Summer Kids' Nature Classes (VH) DESCRIPTION:TR Hoover Summer Kids' Nature Classes\nCome join us for our thi rd year at:\nTR Hoover Community Development Center\n5106 Bexar St.\nDalla s\, 75215\n\nMondays and Wednesdays from 10am-12pm\n\nWe will be providing nature instruction to students at TR Hoover CDC on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am-12pm (most days) in June and July. Some Wednesdays will be fiel d trips!\n\nMore information about classes will be listed as it becomes av ailable\, but start planning your summer NOW! Signup here: https://volunt eersignup.org/8QBR9\n\nContact Shelby Smith for more information:  214-21 2-1771 or shelby.bumblebee@gmail.com\n\nRecord VH: Ideal/Bonton Communit y Nature Outreach: Educational Talk\, Comments: TRH Summer Kids\n\nOR  Fo r Field Trips -  Ideal/Bonton Community Nature Outreach: Field Research\, Comments: TRH Summer Kids\n\n2/25/24 cr LOCATION:Ideal/Bonton Nature Community Outreach\, 5106 Bexar St.\, Dallas\, TX\, United States GEO:32.750971;-96.752954 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=5106 Bexar St.\, Dallas\, T X\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Ideal/Bonton Nature Community Outreach:geo:32.750971,-96.752954 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1983@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T113000 DTSTAMP:20240622T190843Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/webinar-plant-party-monitoring-native-vegetati on-at/ SUMMARY:Webinar - Plant Party: Monitoring Native Vegetation (AT) DESCRIPTION:Webinar - Plant Party: Monitoring Native Vegetation (AT)\nWedne sday\, June 26\, 2024   10:00 AM –11:30 AM\n\nThe Virtual Plant Party series is a joint project of AgriLife\, TPWD\, and USDA. It consists of 5 short talks and is free. The purpose of the series is to promote advanced training on all things plants. See the website below for information about the specific topics.\n\nRead more and register in advance: https://southt exasrangelands.tamu.edu/plant-party/\n\nReport hours to AT: Texas A&\;M AgriLife Offered Training (Approved for 1.5 hours AT)\nMM 6/22/24 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1926@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T120000 DTSTAMP:20240603T203932Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/webinar-the-state-of-texas-wetlands-a-review-o f-current-and-future-challenges-at/ SUMMARY:Webinar – The State of Texas Wetlands: A Review of Current and Fu ture Challenges (AT) DESCRIPTION:Webinar – The State of Texas Wetlands: A Review of Current an d Future Challenges (AT)\nWednesday\, June 26\, 2024   11:00 AM – 12:0 0 PM\n\nThis presentation is part of the Texas Water Journal Webinar Serie s. The presenter is Dr. Rachel Fern of Texas Parks and Wildlife.\n\nThe Te xas Water Journal is a peer-reviewed journal devoted to the management\, r esearch\, and policy issues of Texas water resources. The Journal is publi shed in cooperation with the Texas Water Resources Institute\, which is pa rt of Texas A&\;M AgriLIfe.\n\nCost: Free\n\nRegister in advance: https ://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zC_xHMt-SN-REZr6gUSbTw#/registratio n\n\nWebsite: https://twj-ojs-tdl.tdl.org/twj/\n\nReport hours to AT: Othe r Pre-approved Training (Approved for 1 hour AT)\nMM 6/3/24\n\n  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1945@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T110000 DTSTAMP:20240611T235228Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/northaven-trail-workday-vh-6/ SUMMARY:Northaven Trail Workday (VH) DESCRIPTION:On June 27th 8am - 11am\, we'll be weeding and/or planting in t he native pollinator garden on Northaven Trail next to Club Royal Pool (34 33 Townsend Dr\, Dallas\, TX 75229). If you have them\, please bring glove s and a gardening shovel.\n\nMore info: https://northaventrail.org/events /2024/5/11/park-royal-pool-pollinator-garden-planting-day\nSign up:  http s://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAMHzOE0Tu2qCQwoE_NyTkEZGwpPiPGy0BPr naPrJLr7wyMA/viewform\n\n\nRecord VH: Dallas parks and open spaces with N orthaven Trail in the comments\nContact: Dorothy@northaventrail.org 214- 457-1640\n\nedited 6/11/2024 CLG END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1613@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T100000 DTSTAMP:20240414T162707Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/frankford-prairie-weekly-workday-vh-2-2024-06- 27/ SUMMARY:Frankford Prairie Weekly Workday (VH) DESCRIPTION:Frankford Prairie Weekly Workday\n\nEvery Thursday 8am-10am\n17 400 Muirfield Dr\, Dallas\, TX 75287\n\nPrairie Maintenance and seed colle ction\nWe cancel for rain and if it’s under 40 Degrees.\nBring Hand trow els\, small clippers/ loppers and Gloves.\nInsect and sun protection\n\nCo ntact: Julia Koch 214.226.2328\n\nLog hours in VMS under Frankford Prairie : Wildscape &\; Facility Maintenance\n\nedited 4/14/24 cr LOCATION:Frankford Prairie\, 17400 Muirfield Drive\, Dallas\, TX\, USA\, Da llas\, United States GEO:32.989323;-96.823355 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=17400 Muirfield Drive\, Dal las\, TX\, USA\, Dallas\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Frankfo rd Prairie:geo:32.989323,-96.823355 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1909@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T130000 DTSTAMP:20240527T200333Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/webinar-in-the-life-of-western-butterflies-at/ SUMMARY:Webinar – In the Life of Western Butterflies (AT) DESCRIPTION:Webinar – In the Life of Western Butterflies (AT)\nThursday\, June 27\, 2024    12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\n\nThis free webinar is present ed by the Xerces Society\, which advocates for conservation of invertebrat es. Learn how butterflies survive in hostile climates\, the threats they f ace\, and how we can support them.\n\nRegister in advance: https://us06web .zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n74RvraVSH-Vhlu-ddb-rQ#/registration\n\nWebsi te: https://xerces.org/events\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approv ed Training (Approved for 1 hour AT)\nMM 5/27/24 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1593@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T170000 DTSTAMP:20240412T215636Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/elm-fork-nature-center-summer-outreach-vh-2024 -06-27/ SUMMARY:Elm Fork Nature Center Summer Outreach (VH) DESCRIPTION:\nTITLE: Elm Fork Nature Center Summer Outreach\n\nDESCRIPTION : Elm Fork Nature Center in Carrollton is looking for help during the bus y summer season on Thursdays from 1pm - 5pm. Asking if any NTMNs are inter ested in volunteering to assist with visitors coming to the center\, answe ring visitor questions about the preserve\, participating in some activiti es and interactive tables and providing general naturalist information to guests during the busy season\n\nWHAT: Education / outreach for visitors to Elm Fork Nature Center\n\nWHEN: Every Thursday throughout the summer f rom May 2 - August 1 (5/2\, 5/9\, 5/16\, 5/23\, 5/30\, 6/6\, 6/13\, 6/20\, 6/27\, 7/4\, 7/11\, 7/18\, 7/25\, 8/1)\n\nWHERE: Elm Fork Nature Center\ , 2335 Sandy Lake Rd\, Carrollton\, TX 75006  https://maps.app.goo.gl/F5J yc28X3N78fJGn8?g_st=ic\n\nCONTACT: Interested master naturalists please c ontact:\nDaniela Parker\nRecreation Coordinator - Education / Outdoor\n(97 2) 466-9811\ndaniela.parker@cityofcarrollton.com\n\nNOTE: Not required to volunteer the whole 4 hours each Thursday\, and not required to come every Thursday as ongoing time commitment. Any help and time is appreciated\, a s our visitor numbers greatly increase over the summer\, and we want our v isitors to feel welcome and help get their questions answered as they lear n more about our flora and fauna at Elk Fork!\n \nReport VH under Elm For k Nature Preserve: Public Outreach: TMN Report Hours\n\nSubmitted by NTMN Ashley Steel - ashleyrsteel@gmail.com\n\n4/12/24 cr\n LOCATION:Elm Fork Nature Center\, 2335 Sandy Lake Rd.\, Carrollton\, TX 750 06\, Carrollton\, United States GEO:32.964554;-96.938059 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2335 Sandy Lake Rd.\, Carro llton\, TX 75006\, Carrollton\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=E lm Fork Nature Center:geo:32.964554,-96.938059 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1740@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T203000 DTSTAMP:20240429T021726Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/npsot-trinity-forks-june-chapter-meeting-estab lishing-pollinator-habitat-with-local-government-at/ SUMMARY:NPSOT Trinity Forks June Chapter Meeting – “Establishing Pollin ator Habitat with Local Government” (AT) DESCRIPTION:NPSOT Trinity Forks June Chapter Meeting – “Establishing Po llinator Habitat with Local Government” (AT)\nThursday\, June 27\, 2024   |  7pm-8:30pm  (Social time begins at 6:30pm)\n\nThis event is sponso red by the Trinity Forks Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas\,\n\ nPresented by Tyler Leverenz\, Town of Flower Mound\, Environmental Progra ms Coordinator. Tyler\, a Native Plant Society of Texas – Trinity Forks Chapter – Fall 2023 Grant Recipient\, will describe the process of worki ng with local government to create opportunities to demonstrate and educat e the public on the importance of conserving native habitats.\n\nLocation: TWU’s Ann Stuart Science Complex\, 303 Administration Drive\, Denton\, TX 76204\n\nHybrid meeting\n\nFor more details: https://www.npsot.org/even t/46586/\n\nZoom registration:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tZYodeCtrzoiE9LnBQR0XcOYymsF2Li5-B4G\n\nAfter registering\, you will recei ve a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\ n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 1 ho ur AT)\nDo not include drive time\nLLB 04/28/2024 LOCATION:TWU’s Ann Stuart Science Complex\, 303 Administration Drive\, De nton\, TX 76204\, Denton\, 76204\, United States GEO:33.226842;-97.129118 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=303 Administration Drive\, Denton\, TX 76204\, Denton\, 76204\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=TWU’s Ann Stuart Science Complex:geo:33.226842,-97.129118 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1897@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T220000 DTSTAMP:20240524T181511Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/refuge-after-hours-at-fwnc-at/ SUMMARY:Refuge After Hours at FWNC (AT) DESCRIPTION:Refuge After Hours at FWNC (AT)\nThursday\, June 27\, 2024   8:30 PM – 10:00 PM\n\nAs the sun sets below the horizon\, the world of m oths comes to life. Join us on a hike as we explore and search for this di verse group of lepidopterans. Our journey will conclude at a mothing stati on\, where we will observe numerous species of local moths. Preregistratio n required. Activity #43104\n\n$5 with paid admission\, members free\nAdmi ssion is $6\, $3 seniors.\n\nFor more information including registration l ink\, go to the Events Calendar (June 2022 Phenology) at the FWNC website below.\nAt the registration site\, enter the activity number of the progra m you want to attend in the search box.\n\nLocation: Fort Worth Nature Cen ter and Refuge\, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, Fort Worth\, TX 76135\nWebsite: h ttps://www.fwnaturecenter.org\n\nReport hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approv ed Training (Approved for 1.5 hours AT)\nDo not include drive time.\nMM 5/ 24/24 LOCATION:Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge\, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, Fort . Worth\, TX\, 76135\, United States GEO:32.847411;-97.475878 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.\, For t. Worth\, TX\, 76135\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Fort Wort h Nature Center and Refuge:geo:32.847411,-97.475878 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1969@ntmn.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T130000 DTSTAMP:20240613T193330Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/trinity-river-audubon-center-lets-go-birding-t ogether-at/ SUMMARY:Trinity River Audubon Center || Let’s Go Birding Together (AT) DESCRIPTION:Trinity River Audubon Center || Let’s Go Birding Together (AT )\nSaturday\, June 29\, 2024  |  9am-1:00pm\n\nDescription:  Join us as we celebrate LGBTQ nature lovers and allies June 29 from 9 am to 1 pm wit h inclusive bird walks\, hikes and activities. Admission is free and all a re welcome!\n\nRegister:  https://tx.audubon.org/events/lets-go-birding-t ogether-pride-event\nClick on “Register Here”\n\nMeeting Location:  T rinity River Audubon Center\, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way\, Dallas\, TX 75217\n\nReport hour to AT: NTX: Other Pre-Approved Training (Approved for 4 hr)\nDo not include drive time\nLLB 06/13/2024 CATEGORIES:Guided Walks/AT LOCATION:Trinity River Audubon Center\, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way\, Dal las\, TX 75217\, DALLAS\, Texas\, 75217\, United States GEO:32.703643;-96.705377 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6500 Great Trinity Forest W ay\, Dallas\, TX 75217\, DALLAS\, Texas\, 75217\, United States;X-APPLE-RA DIUS=100;X-TITLE=Trinity River Audubon Center:geo:32.703643,-96.705377 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR