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Announcements from the Feb. 2023 Chapter Meeting

by | Feb 9, 2023

The Announcements Rescheduled: our Annual Banquet is postponed to Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Texas Discovery Gardens. If you have not RSVP’d yet and would like to attend the March 1 banquet/chapter meeting, you can do so HERE. If you have already registered, your...

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February 1, 2023 Chapter Meeting

February 1, 2023 Chapter Meeting

by | Jan 31, 2023

February 1, 2023 Chapter Meeting: Spiders on the Prairie - ONLINE ONLY Register for ZOOM meeting On Wednesday, February 1st, Meghan Cassidy will provide a foundation of basic info about spiders and other arachnids, including harvestmen, scorpions, ticks, and a few...

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Announcements from the January 2023 Chapter Meeting

by | Jan 8, 2023

Highlights from the January 2023 Chapter Meeting The Announcements It’s time to RSVP for a special valentine to the chapter: our Annual Banquet on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Texas Discovery Gardens. For details please see the invitation emailed on January 6th....

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January 4, 2023 Chapter Meeting

January 4, 2023 Chapter Meeting

by | Dec 18, 2022

January 4, 2023 Chapter Meeting: Feed your Competitive spirit with Birding as a team sport! Register for ZOOM meeting On Wednesday, January 4th, join us as we hear from Shelly Plante, Nature Tourism Manager for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, to learn more about...

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Announcements from the Dec. 7, 2022 Chapter Meeting

by | Dec 12, 2022

Highlights from the December 2022 Chapter Meeting The Announcements Save the date for a special valentine to the chapter: Annual Banquet on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Texas Discovery Gardens. Please view the full set of December announcements by clicking here....

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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
April 2, 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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April Chapter Meeting
April 2, 2025    
7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Brookhaven Colleage
Rain Gardens and Bioswales: Nature-based solutions for water quality and flood mitigation Description: An unfortunate effect of urbanization is the increase in impervious ground cover,...
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Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Workday (VH)
April 4, 2025    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Paschall Park Butterfly Trail
Event Name: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Workday (VH) Date/Time: Friday, April 4, 2025 – 8am-11am Address: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail, 1001 New Market Road, Mesquite,...
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John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT)
April 5, 2025    
7:30 am - 9:30 am
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center (AT)
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT) Saturday, April 5, 2025  ||  7:30am – 9:30am  CT Description:  Join...
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TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || Early Bird Watch & Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT)
April 5, 2025    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Furneaux Creek Park
TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || Early Bird Watch & Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT) Saturday, April 5, 2025 ||  9:00 AM – 11:00 AM  CT Description:...
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Texas Trees Foundation Workday (VH)
April 5, 2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
See link for details on volunteer opportunities: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E347204&id=303 Date/Time: (varies, see link) Address: (varies, see link) Description of event and what volunteers will be doing:...
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Heard Museum || Guided Trails (AT)
April 5, 2025    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Heard Museum || Guided Trails (AT) Saturday, April 5, 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)
April 5, 2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park – Guided Walk (AT) Saturday, April 5, 2025  |  10:00am - 11:00am  Join us for a free guided tour...
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Friends of Oak Cliff Parks  ||  Wildflower Walk – Brian Halsell (AT)
April 6, 2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Kiest Conservation Area
Friends of Oak Cliff Parks  ||  Wildflower Walk – Brian Halsell (AT) Sunday, April 6, 2025 ||  10am  – 12noon   CT Guides: Brian Halsell Description:...
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Monthly Board Meeting Via Zoom
April 7, 2025    
7:23 pm - 8:23 pm
Board Meetings are open to all members and to the public. Please contact the Vice President at vicepresident@ntmn.org for meeting details if you want to...
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
April 9, 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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Texas Trees Foundation Workday (VH)
April 11, 2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
See link for details on volunteer opportunities: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E347204&id=303 Date/Time: (varies, see link) Address: (varies, see link) Description of event and what volunteers will be doing:...
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Coppell Nature Park Trail Maintenance
April 12, 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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TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || 2nd Saturday Trail Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT)
April 12, 2025    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Furneaux Creek Park
TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || 2nd Saturday Trail Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT) Saturday, April 12, 2025  ||  8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Description: Fun for...
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Trinity River Audubon Center || Second Saturday Guided Hike (AT)
April 12, 2025    
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Trinity River Audubon Center (TRAC)
Trinity River Audubon Center || Second Saturday Guided Hike (AT) Saturday, April 12, 2025  |  8:30 –10am   CT  Description: Join us for a guided hike...
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John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour (AT)
April 12, 2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center (AT)
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour (AT) Saturday, April 12, 2025 ||  9:00 AM – 10:30 AM    CT Description:  As...
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Texas Trees Foundation Workday (VH)
April 12, 2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
See link for details on volunteer opportunities: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E347204&id=303 Date/Time: (varies, see link) Address: (varies, see link) Description of event and what volunteers will be doing:...
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Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Foraging Walk   (AT)
April 13, 2025    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center at Cedar Hill
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Foraging Walk   (AT) Sunday, April 13, 2025  || 11am – 12pm   CT Fee: Free Description:  Have you ever seen a...
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Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Guided Tree ID Walk   (AT)
April 13, 2025    
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center at Cedar Hill
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Guided Tree ID Walk   (AT) Sunday, April 13, 2025  || 11am – 12:30 noon   CT Guide: Jake Calvit Description:  Have...
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Paschall Park Butterfly Trail BioBlitz (VH)
April 13, 2025    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Paschall Park Butterfly Trail
Event Name: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Workday (VH) Date/Time: Sunday April 13, 2025, 2-4pm Address: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail, 1001 New Market Road, Mesquite, 75149...
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
April 16, 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)
April 17, 2025    
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Heard Museum || 3rd Thursday Bird Walk (AT) Thursday, April 17, 2025  |  8am – 9:30am CT Description: 3rd Thursday Bird Walks in the Heard...
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Trinity River Audubon Center || Morning Bird Walk (AT)
April 19, 2025    
7:30 am - 9:00 am
Trinity River Audubon Center
Trinity River Audubon Center || Morning Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, April 19, 2025  |  7:30am –9am   CT Description: Join us for a monthly bird walk to...
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Prairie Creek Marsh and Wildscape Workday
April 19, 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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LLELA || Butterfly Walk (AT)
April 19, 2025    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
LLELA || Butterfly Walk (AT) Saturday, April 19, 2025  ||  9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m   CT Description:  Walk with the butterflies in the enchanted forests...
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Laura W Bush Native Texas Park – Guided Walk (AT)
April 19, 2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park – Guided Walk (AT) Saturday, April 19, 2025  |  10:00am-11:00am  Join us for a free guided tour by North...
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Texas Native Cats Outreach at Earth Day Grand Prairie (VH)
April 19, 2025    
10:30 am - 3:00 pm
EVENT NAME: City of Grand Prairie Earth Day in the Prairie @ Epic Central DATE/TIME: April 19, 11 AM – 3 PM (setup @ 10:30...
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
April 23, 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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Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Workday (VH)
April 25, 2025    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Paschall Park Butterfly Trail
Event Name: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Workday (VH) Date/Time: Friday, April 25, 2025 – 8am-11am Address: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail, 1001 New Market Road, Mesquite,...
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Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Birding by Ear Guided Walk   (AT)
April 26, 2025    
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center at Cedar Hill
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Birding by Ear Guided Walk   (AT) Saturday, April 26, 2025  || 7:30am – 8:30am   CT Description:  You're great at birding...
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Texas Native Cats Outreach at Earth Day Anna (VH)
April 26, 2025    
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
EVENT NAME: City of Anna Earth Day DATE/TIME: April 26, 10 AM – 2 PM (setup @ 9:30 AM / takedown @ 2:00) ADDRESS: 425...
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Laura W Bush Native Texas Park ||Guided Walk (AT)
April 26, 2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park ||Guided Walk (AT) Saturday, April 26, 2025  ||  10:00am-11:00am  Join us for a free guided tour by North Texas...
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Heard Museum || Frog Night Hike (AT)
April 26, 2025    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Heard Museum || Frog Night Hike (AT) Saturday, April 26, 2025  |  6:30pm – 8:30pm   CT Description: Frogs! The Heard is home to many different...
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rinity River Audubon Center || Sunday Morning Bird Walk (AT)
April 27, 2025    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Trinity River Audubon Center
Trinity River Audubon Center || Sunday Morning Bird Walk (AT) Sunday, April 27, 2025  |  9am  – 10am   CT Description: Join us for a Sunday...
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Trinity River Audubon Center || Reptile Talk (AT)
April 27, 2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Trinity River Audubon Center
Trinity River Audubon Center || Reptile Talk (AT) Sunday, April 27, 2025  |  10am  – 11am   CT  Description: Join us for a Sunday morning for...
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Texas Native Cats Outreach at KERA Kids Fest (VH)
April 27, 2025    
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
EVENT NAME: KERA Kids Fest DATE/TIME: April 27, 1 PM – 4 PM (setup @ 12:30/takedown at 4 PM) ADDRESS: Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall...
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
April 30, 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)
May 3, 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, May 3, 2025  ||  7:30am – 9:30am   CT Description:  Join...
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Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Workday (VH)
May 3, 2025    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Paschall Park Butterfly Trail
Event Name: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Workday (VH) Date/Time: Saturday May 3, 2025 – 8am-11am Address: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail, 1001 New Market Road, Mesquite,...
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Heard Museum || Guided Trails (AT)
May 3, 2025    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Heard Museum || Guided Trails (AT) Saturday, May 3, 2025  |  9:30am – 10:30am CT Description: Experience the ecology, geology, flora and fauna of the...
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Friends of Oak Cliff Parks  ||  Nature Walk with India Woodson - (AT)
May 3, 2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Kiest Conservation Area
Friends of Oak Cliff Parks  ||  Nature Walk with India Woodson- (AT) Saturday, May 3, 2025  ||  10am – 12noon   CT Our guide is India...
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Native Plants and Prairies Day (AT)
May 3, 2025    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
White Rock Lake Bath House Cultural Center
Native Plants and Prairies Day (AT) Saturday, May 3, 2025     10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Native Plants and Prairies Day is a free, educational event...
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Events on April 2, 2025
02 Apr
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
2 Apr 25
02 Apr
April Chapter Meeting
2 Apr 25
Farmers Branch
Events on April 4, 2025
04 Apr
Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Workday (VH)
4 Apr 25
Mesquite
Events on April 5, 2025
05 Apr
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT)
5 Apr 25
Seagoville
05 Apr
TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || Early Bird Watch & Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT)
5 Apr 25
Carrollton
05 Apr
Texas Trees Foundation Workday (VH)
5 Apr 25
05 Apr
Heard Museum || Guided Trails (AT)
5 Apr 25
McKinney
05 Apr
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park – Guided Walk (AT)
5 Apr 25
Dallas
Events on April 6, 2025
06 Apr
Friends of Oak Cliff Parks  ||  Wildflower Walk – Brian Halsell (AT)
6 Apr 25
Dallas
Events on April 7, 2025
07 Apr
Monthly Board Meeting Via Zoom
7 Apr 25
Events on April 9, 2025
09 Apr
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
9 Apr 25
Events on April 11, 2025
11 Apr
Texas Trees Foundation Workday (VH)
11 Apr 25
Events on April 12, 2025
12 Apr
Coppell Nature Park Trail Maintenance
12 Apr 25
Coppell
12 Apr
TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || 2nd Saturday Trail Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT)
12 Apr 25
Carrollton
12 Apr
Trinity River Audubon Center || Second Saturday Guided Hike (AT)
12 Apr 25
.
12 Apr
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour (AT)
12 Apr 25
Seagoville
12 Apr
Texas Trees Foundation Workday (VH)
12 Apr 25
Events on April 13, 2025
13 Apr
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Foraging Walk   (AT)
13 Apr 25
Cedar Hill
13 Apr
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Guided Tree ID Walk   (AT)
13 Apr 25
Cedar Hill
13 Apr
Paschall Park Butterfly Trail BioBlitz (VH)
13 Apr 25
Mesquite
Events on April 16, 2025
16 Apr
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
16 Apr 25
Events on April 17, 2025
17 Apr
Heard Museum || 3rd Thursday Bird Walk (AT)
17 Apr 25
McKinney
Events on April 19, 2025
19 Apr
Trinity River Audubon Center || Morning Bird Walk (AT)
19 Apr 25
DALLAS
19 Apr
Prairie Creek Marsh and Wildscape Workday
19 Apr 25
Richardson
19 Apr
LLELA || Butterfly Walk (AT)
19 Apr 25
Lewisville
19 Apr
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park – Guided Walk (AT)
19 Apr 25
Dallas
19 Apr
Texas Native Cats Outreach at Earth Day Grand Prairie (VH)
19 Apr 25
Events on April 23, 2025
23 Apr
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
23 Apr 25
Events on April 25, 2025
25 Apr
Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Workday (VH)
25 Apr 25
Mesquite
Events on April 26, 2025
26 Apr
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Birding by Ear Guided Walk   (AT)
26 Apr 25
Cedar Hill
26 Apr
Texas Native Cats Outreach at Earth Day Anna (VH)
26 Apr 25
26 Apr
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park ||Guided Walk (AT)
26 Apr 25
Dallas
26 Apr
Heard Museum || Frog Night Hike (AT)
26 Apr 25
McKinney
Events on April 27, 2025
27 Apr
rinity River Audubon Center || Sunday Morning Bird Walk (AT)
27 Apr 25
DALLAS
27 Apr
Trinity River Audubon Center || Reptile Talk (AT)
27 Apr 25
DALLAS
27 Apr
Texas Native Cats Outreach at KERA Kids Fest (VH)
27 Apr 25
Events on April 30, 2025
30 Apr
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
30 Apr 25
Events on May 3, 2025
03 May
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT)
3 May 25
Combine
03 May
Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Workday (VH)
3 May 25
Mesquite
03 May
Heard Museum || Guided Trails (AT)
3 May 25
McKinney
03 May
Friends of Oak Cliff Parks  ||  Nature Walk with India Woodson - (AT)
3 May 25
Dallas
03 May
Native Plants and Prairies Day (AT)
3 May 25
Dallas