The seven main Dallas College campuses comprise nearly 1,400 acres and there are opportunities for MN engagement on all campuses. Some examples of the activities being planned include:
Field Research – Planning, leading, or participating in data collection or analysis of natural resources where the results are intended to further scientific understanding. E.g. Citizen science, iNaturalist, eBird, water quality monitoring.
Public Outreach – leading/organizing an educational activity where the students and/or public can learn about the natural environments on campus and the TMN program
Educational Talk – providing presentations to students about native plants, animals and habitat restoration. One planned event is a Science Summer Camp.
Wildscape & Facility Maintenance – Creating and maintaining nature trails, wildscapes and interpretive areas.
Natural Resource Management – Natural resource management, restoration, rescue, and rehabilitation. E.g. Invasive species removal; plant rescue; restoring or improving natural habitat; tree planting. Some areas already identified for volunteer events include Cedar Valley’s 5.5 Environmental Area rehabilitation, Mountain View riparian area maintenance, and installation/management of a small prairie near the Windmill Garden at Brookhaven.