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Annual Meeting Scholarships Available

by | Aug 31, 2023

North Texas Master Naturalists: If you are attending the 2023 annual meeting in October, you might qualify for a scholarship from the chapter. We have limited funds available for members in financial need. Qualification for scholarships may include: 1. Members who are...

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Announcements from the August Chapter Meeting

by | Aug 18, 2023

The Announcements Please view the full set of August announcements by clicking here. Opportunities and contacts, websites, and other details are available on the calendar. Our President, Scott Hudson, is having some medical issues, so I stepped in to chair the...

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September 6, 2023 Chapter Meeting

September 6, 2023 Chapter Meeting

by | Aug 8, 2023

Weather 101 Jamie Gudmestad, National Weather Service meteorologist, will cover an often-discussed topic, the weather. Jamie will tell us how the National Weather Service has evolved and how the NWS works with local partners to educate and alert the public about...

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August 2, 2023 Chapter Meeting

August 2, 2023 Chapter Meeting

by | Jul 18, 2023

Beyond our Backyards: An Introduction to Wilderness Navigation

In this overview, Arthur Kuehne will share tips and techniques that will enable you to feel confident when you travel beyond your backyard to study and enjoy nature. While he won’t go into great detail on the technical aspects of map, compass, gps, etc., he will share practical advice from his many years of backpacking. Join us and learn about the key tools and techniques of wilderness navigation, and the most common navigation mistakes hikers make and how to avoid them. 

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Announcements from the July 2023 Chapter Meeting

by | Jul 8, 2023

Highlights from the July 2023 Summer Social The Announcements Important Member Survey – NTMN needs your help! If you haven’t already, please respond to the survey on chapter service (previous mail chimp message). We have many opportunities available and would love to...

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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
September 30, 2025    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Workday Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Saturday 8am-10am Location: One of the three parks in Oak Cliff: Kidd Springs,...
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
October 1, 2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day 1617 Fort Worth Ave. Callas, TX 75208 Contact lead: Van Johnson, vanindallas2@aol.com Every Weds, 9am  - 12pm, earlier during summer...
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Chapter Meeting - Leaf Your Yard Wild: What’s Happening Under Autumn’s Blanket?
October 1, 2025    
7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Room 125.
Leaf Your Yard Wild: What’s Happening Under Autumn’s Blanket? The Xerces Society spearheaded a social media campaign with the “leave the leaves” slogan. Essentially, they...
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Blacklighting at the Brookhaven Pollinator Garden
October 1, 2025    
8:45 pm - 11:00 pm
Brookhaven College Windmill Garden
Name: Blacklighting at the Brookhaven Pollinator Garden Date and Time: Wednesday, October 1 8:45 p.m. to 11 p.m. (directly after chapter meeting) Location: Brookhaven Windmill Pollinator Garden Map...
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John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT)
October 4, 2025    
7:30 am - 9:30 am
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT) Saturday, October 4, 2025  ||  7:30am – 9:30am   CT Description:  Join...
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
October 4, 2025    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Workday Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Saturday 8am-10am Location: One of the three parks in Oak Cliff: Kidd Springs,...
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Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || 1st Saturday Bird Walk   (AT)
October 4, 2025    
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center at Cedar Hill
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || 1st Saturday Bird Walk   (AT) Saturday, October 4, 2025  || 8:30am – 9:30am   CT Description:  Join us for a morning...
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The Moon and Nature at Night at Twelve Hills (AT)
October 4, 2025    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Twelve Hills Nature Center
The Moon and Nature at Night at Twelve Hills (AT) Saturday, October 4, 2025   7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Take a guided, full-moon walk and...
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Greenbelt Guild of Eastwood Neighborhood Association||Tour of Native Grasses & How To Rewild A Meadow (AT)
October 5, 2025    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meet across the street from:
Greenbelt Guild of Eastwood Neighborhood Association||Tour of Native Grasses & How To Rewild A Meadow (AT) Sunday, October 5, 2025 || 2pm – 4pm   CT...
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
October 7, 2025    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Workday Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Saturday 8am-10am Location: One of the three parks in Oak Cliff: Kidd Springs,...
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
October 8, 2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day 1617 Fort Worth Ave. Callas, TX 75208 Contact lead: Van Johnson, vanindallas2@aol.com Every Weds, 9am  - 12pm, earlier during summer...
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LLELA || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
October 11, 2025    
7:30 am - 9:30 am
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
LLELA || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, October 11, 2025  ||  7:30am  – 9:30am   CT Description:  Birders of all skill levels are welcome to...
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Coppell Nature Park Trail Maintenance
October 11, 2025    
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Coppell Nature Park
Event Name: Trail Maintenance Date/Time: Every Second Saturday of the month from 8am to 11am. Except for July and November. Address: 367 Freeport Parkway, Coppell, TX 75019...
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Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Fall Wildflower Workday and Tours (VH)
October 11, 2025    
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Paschall Park Butterfly Trail
Event Name: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Fall Wildflower Workday and Tours Date/Time: Saturday October 11, 2025, 8am - 930am - Fall Wildflower project workday 93am-...
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
October 11, 2025    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Workday Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Saturday 8am-10am Location: One of the three parks in Oak Cliff: Kidd Springs,...
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Heard Museum || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
October 11, 2025    
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Heard Museum || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, October 11, 2025 ||  8am – 9:30am CT Hosted by the Heard & offered by volunteers...
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Friends of Oak Cliff Parks || Tree ID Walk- (AT)
October 12, 2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Kiest Conservation Area
Friends of Oak Cliff Parks || Tree ID Walk- (AT) Sunday, October 12, 2025 || 10am – 12noon   CT Our guide is Chris Morris The...
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Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Guided Tree ID Walk   (AT)
October 12, 2025    
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center at Cedar Hill
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Guided Tree ID Walk   (AT) Sunday, October 12, 2025  || 11am – 12:30am   CT Description:  Join us for a guided...
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
October 14, 2025    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Workday Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Saturday 8am-10am Location: One of the three parks in Oak Cliff: Kidd Springs,...
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
October 15, 2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day 1617 Fort Worth Ave. Callas, TX 75208 Contact lead: Van Johnson, vanindallas2@aol.com Every Weds, 9am  - 12pm, earlier during summer...
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Heard Museum || 3rd Thursday Bird Walk (AT)
October 16, 2025    
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Heard Museum || 3rd Thursday Bird Walk (AT) Thursday, October 16, 2025 ||  8am – 9:30am CT Description: 3rd Thursday Bird Walks in the Heard...
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Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Workday (VH)
October 17, 2025    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Paschall Park Butterfly Trail
Event Name: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Workday (VH) Date/Time: Friday October 17, 2025, 8-10am Address: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail, 1001 New Market Road, Mesquite, 75149...
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Trinity River Audubon Center || Morning Bird Walk (AT)
October 18, 2025    
7:30 am - 9:00 am
Trinity River Audubon Center
Trinity River Audubon Center || Morning Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, October 18, 2025  ||  7:30am  – 9am   CT Description:  Join us for a monthly bird...
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Prairie Creek Marsh and Wildscape Workday
October 18, 2025    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Prairie Creek Marsh and Wildscape
Project site name changed to Prairie Creek Marsh and Wildscape (formerly Canyon Creek) Monthly workday 1001 G. Bush Freeway ( Hilton Garden Inn) Every third...
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
October 18, 2025    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Workday Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Saturday 8am-10am Location: One of the three parks in Oak Cliff: Kidd Springs,...
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John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour (AT)
October 18, 2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour (AT) Saturday, October 18, 2025 ||  9:00 AM – 10:30 AM    CT Description:  As...
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Laura W Bush Native Texas Park || Guided Walk (AT)
October 18, 2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park || Guided Walk (AT) Saturday, Oct 18, 2025  ||  10:00am –11:00am  CT Join us for a free guided tour...
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LLELA || Thrive Nature Walk –(AT)
October 19, 2025    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Thrive Nature Park;
LLELA || Thrive Nature Walk –(AT) Sunday, October 19, 2025 | 9am – 11am   CT Description:  Sights of plants and wildlife, smells of fresh air...
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Friends of Oak Cliff Parks  ||  Paw Crawl Nature Hike- (AT)
October 19, 2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Kiest Conservation Area
Friends of Oak Cliff Parks  ||  Paw Crawl Nature Hike- (AT) Sunday, October 19, 2025 ||   10am – 12noon   CT Our guides are Roger Bolen...
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
October 21, 2025    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Workday Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Saturday 8am-10am Location: One of the three parks in Oak Cliff: Kidd Springs,...
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
October 22, 2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day 1617 Fort Worth Ave. Callas, TX 75208 Contact lead: Van Johnson, vanindallas2@aol.com Every Weds, 9am  - 12pm, earlier during summer...
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Prairie & Timber Audubon Society Field Trip || Clear Creek (AT)
October 25, 2025    
7:00 am - 10:00 am
Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center
Prairie & Timber Audubon Society Field Trip || Clear Creek (AT) Saturday, October 25, 2025  ||  7am – 10am   CT Target Birds: Passerine migrants Leader:...
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
October 25, 2025    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Workday Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Saturday 8am-10am Location: One of the three parks in Oak Cliff: Kidd Springs,...
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Laura W Bush Native Texas Park || Guided Walk (AT)
October 25, 2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park || Guided Walk (AT) Saturday, Oct 25, 2025  ||  10:00am –11:00am  CT Join us for a free guided tour...
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Tandy Hills Prairie Sky/Star Party (FYI)
October 25, 2025    
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Tandy Hills Prairie Sky/Star Party (FYI) Saturday, October 25, 2025   7:00 PM or after dark The Fort Worth Astronomical Society presents their Saturday star party...
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Trinity River Audubon Center || Sunday Morning Bird Walk (AT)
October 26, 2025    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Trinity River Audubon Center
Trinity River Audubon Center || Sunday Morning Bird Walk (AT) Sunday, October 26, 2025  ||  9am  – 10am   CT More Info & to register:  https://trinityriver.audubon.org/events/sunday-morning-bird-walk-11...
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
October 28, 2025    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Workday Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Saturday 8am-10am Location: One of the three parks in Oak Cliff: Kidd Springs,...
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
October 29, 2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day 1617 Fort Worth Ave. Callas, TX 75208 Contact lead: Van Johnson, vanindallas2@aol.com Every Weds, 9am  - 12pm, earlier during summer...
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John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT)
November 1, 2025    
7:30 am - 9:30 am
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT) Saturday, November 1, 2025  ||  7:30am – 9:30am   CT Description:  Join...
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Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || 1st Saturday Bird Walk   (AT)
November 1, 2025    
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center at Cedar Hill
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || 1st Saturday Bird Walk   (AT) Saturday, November 1, 2025  || 8:30am – 9:30am   CT Description:  Join us for a morning...
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Heard Museum || Guided Trails (AT)
November 1, 2025    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Heard Museum || Guided Trails (AT) Saturday, November 1, 2025  |  9:30am – 10:30am CT Description: Experience the ecology, geology, flora and fauna of the...
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Laura W Bush Native Texas Park ||  Guided Walk (AT)
November 1, 2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park ||  Guided Walk (AT) Saturday, Nov 1, 2025  ||  10:00am –11:00am  CT Join us for a free guided tour...
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Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Tours and BioBlitz(VH)
November 1, 2025    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Paschall Park Butterfly Trail
Event Name: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Tours and BioBlitz Date/Time: Saturday November 1, 2025, 2-4pm Address: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail, 1001 New Market Road, Mesquite,...
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Events on September 30, 2025
30 Sep
Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
30 Sep 25
Events on October 1, 2025
01 Oct
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
1 Oct 25
01 Oct
Chapter Meeting - Leaf Your Yard Wild: What’s Happening Under Autumn’s Blanket?
1 Oct 25
Farmers Branch
01 Oct
Blacklighting at the Brookhaven Pollinator Garden
1 Oct 25
Farmers Branch
Events on October 4, 2025
04 Oct
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT)
4 Oct 25
Seagoville
04 Oct
Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
4 Oct 25
04 Oct
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || 1st Saturday Bird Walk   (AT)
4 Oct 25
Cedar Hill
04 Oct
The Moon and Nature at Night at Twelve Hills (AT)
4 Oct 25
.
Events on October 5, 2025
05 Oct
Greenbelt Guild of Eastwood Neighborhood Association||Tour of Native Grasses & How To Rewild A Meadow (AT)
5 Oct 25
Dallas
Events on October 7, 2025
07 Oct
Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
7 Oct 25
Events on October 8, 2025
08 Oct
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
8 Oct 25
Events on October 11, 2025
11 Oct
LLELA || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
11 Oct 25
Lewisville
11 Oct
Coppell Nature Park Trail Maintenance
11 Oct 25
Coppell
11 Oct
Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Fall Wildflower Workday and Tours (VH)
11 Oct 25
Mesquite
11 Oct
Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
11 Oct 25
11 Oct
Heard Museum || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
11 Oct 25
McKinney
Events on October 12, 2025
12 Oct
Friends of Oak Cliff Parks || Tree ID Walk- (AT)
12 Oct 25
Dallas
12 Oct
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Guided Tree ID Walk   (AT)
12 Oct 25
Cedar Hill
Events on October 14, 2025
14 Oct
Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
14 Oct 25
Events on October 15, 2025
15 Oct
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
15 Oct 25
Events on October 16, 2025
16 Oct
Heard Museum || 3rd Thursday Bird Walk (AT)
16 Oct 25
McKinney
Events on October 17, 2025
17 Oct
Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Workday (VH)
17 Oct 25
Mesquite
Events on October 18, 2025
18 Oct
Trinity River Audubon Center || Morning Bird Walk (AT)
18 Oct 25
DALLAS
18 Oct
Prairie Creek Marsh and Wildscape Workday
18 Oct 25
Richardson
18 Oct
Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
18 Oct 25
18 Oct
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour (AT)
18 Oct 25
Seagoville
18 Oct
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park || Guided Walk (AT)
18 Oct 25
Dallas
Events on October 19, 2025
19 Oct
LLELA || Thrive Nature Walk –(AT)
19 Oct 25
Lewisville
19 Oct
Friends of Oak Cliff Parks  ||  Paw Crawl Nature Hike- (AT)
19 Oct 25
Dallas
Events on October 21, 2025
21 Oct
Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
21 Oct 25
Events on October 22, 2025
22 Oct
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
22 Oct 25
Events on October 25, 2025
25 Oct
Prairie & Timber Audubon Society Field Trip || Clear Creek (AT)
25 Oct 25
Denton
25 Oct
Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
25 Oct 25
25 Oct
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park || Guided Walk (AT)
25 Oct 25
Dallas
25 Oct
Tandy Hills Prairie Sky/Star Party (FYI)
25 Oct 25
Events on October 26, 2025
26 Oct
Trinity River Audubon Center || Sunday Morning Bird Walk (AT)
26 Oct 25
DALLAS
Events on October 28, 2025
28 Oct
Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
28 Oct 25
Events on October 29, 2025
29 Oct
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
29 Oct 25
Events on November 1, 2025
01 Nov
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT)
1 Nov 25
Seagoville
01 Nov
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || 1st Saturday Bird Walk   (AT)
1 Nov 25
Cedar Hill
01 Nov
Heard Museum || Guided Trails (AT)
1 Nov 25
McKinney
01 Nov
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park ||  Guided Walk (AT)
1 Nov 25
Dallas
01 Nov
Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Tours and BioBlitz(VH)
1 Nov 25
Mesquite