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Josey Ranch Pocket Prairie

Project Title:  Josey Ranch Pocket Prairie
Project Location:
1700 Keller Springs Rd. Carrollton, TX 75006

The Josey Ranch Pocket Prairie is one acre of restored habitat on Carrollton Park property, adjacent to the Josey Ranch public library. Since 2015, volunteers have installed 2 Monarch Waystations, a large Pollinator Garden, and started a 1000 sq ft Wildflower area. However, inconsistent maintenance and weather have deteriorated the areas, and they need rejuvenation, including replacing plants, adding plants, pruning, and improving bioswales and rock riverbed.

In addition to habitat maintenance, there are several public outreach opportunities, including guided tours, classes and events such as Carrollton Earth Day.

 

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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
March 3, 2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Workday Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Saturday 9-11am Location: One of the three parks in Oak Cliff: Kidd Springs,...
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
March 4, 2026    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day 1617 Fort Worth Ave. Dallas, TX 75208 Contact lead: Van Johnson, vanindallas2@aol.com Every Weds, 9am  - 12pm, earlier during summer...
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TMN North Texas chapter meeting || Using Native Texas Plants to Establish Wildlife Habitat (AT)
March 4, 2026    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dallas College Brookhaven Campus
TMN North Texas chapter meeting || Using Native Texas Plants to Establish Wildlife Habitat(AT) Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 7:00pm-8:00pm. (Social will begin at 6:30pm)...
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John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT)
March 7, 2026    
7:30 am - 11:30 am
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March 7, 2026    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
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9:00 am - 11:00 am
Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Workday Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Saturday 9-11am Location: One of the three parks in Oak Cliff: Kidd Springs,...
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Heard Museum || Guided Trails (AT)
March 7, 2026    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Heard Museum || Guided Trails (AT) Saturday, March 07, 2026  ||  9:30am – 10:30am  Registration: There are no tickets available for events that meet the...
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
March 10, 2026    
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Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Workday Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Saturday 9-11am Location: One of the three parks in Oak Cliff: Kidd Springs,...
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
March 11, 2026    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day 1617 Fort Worth Ave. Dallas, TX 75208 Contact lead: Van Johnson, vanindallas2@aol.com Every Weds, 9am  - 12pm, earlier during summer...
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Spring Creek Forest - 2nd Saturday Workdays (VH)
March 14, 2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Preservation Society for Spring Creek Forest “2 nd Saturday” workdays Sept. 2025/ May 2026 Sept. 13, 2025, 9-11am: -- 1770 Holford Road (the center section...
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
March 14, 2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Workday Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Saturday 9-11am Location: One of the three parks in Oak Cliff: Kidd Springs,...
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Trinity River Audubon Center || Bird Banter–Tracking Birds at TRAC (AT)
March 14, 2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Trinity River Audubon Center
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LLELA || Thrive Nature Walk –(AT)
March 15, 2026    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Thrive Nature Park;
LLELA || Thrive Nature Walk –(AT) Sunday, March 15, 20256| 9:00am – 10:30am   CT Description:  Sights of plants and wildlife, smells of fresh air and...
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
March 17, 2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Workday Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Saturday 9-11am Location: One of the three parks in Oak Cliff: Kidd Springs,...
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
March 18, 2026    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day 1617 Fort Worth Ave. Dallas, TX 75208 Contact lead: Van Johnson, vanindallas2@aol.com Every Weds, 9am  - 12pm, earlier during summer...
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Trinity River Audubon Center || Morning Bird Walk (AT)
March 21, 2026    
7:30 am - 9:00 am
Trinity River Audubon Center
Trinity River Audubon Center || Morning Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, March 21, 2026  ||  7:30am  – 9am   CT For more info & to register: https://trinityriver.audubon.org/events/morning-bird-walk-20...
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
March 21, 2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Workday Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Saturday 9-11am Location: One of the three parks in Oak Cliff: Kidd Springs,...
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Trinity River Audubon Center || Sunday Morning Bird Walk (AT)
March 22, 2026    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Trinity River Audubon Center
Trinity River Audubon Center || Sunday Morning Bird Walk (AT) Sunday, March 22, 2026  ||  9am  – 10am   CT More Info & to register: https://trinityriver.audubon.org/events/sunday-morning-bird-walk-21...
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
March 24, 2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Workday Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Saturday 9-11am Location: One of the three parks in Oak Cliff: Kidd Springs,...
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
March 25, 2026    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day 1617 Fort Worth Ave. Dallas, TX 75208 Contact lead: Van Johnson, vanindallas2@aol.com Every Weds, 9am  - 12pm, earlier during summer...
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
March 28, 2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Workday Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Saturday 9-11am Location: One of the three parks in Oak Cliff: Kidd Springs,...
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
March 31, 2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Workday Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Saturday 9-11am Location: One of the three parks in Oak Cliff: Kidd Springs,...
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
April 1, 2026    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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TMN North Texas chapter meeting || How iNat and Citizen Science are Changing What we Know (AT)
April 1, 2026    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dallas College Brookhaven Campus
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
April 4, 2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
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TMN North Texas chapter meeting || Using Native Texas Plants to Establish Wildlife Habitat (AT)
4 Mar 26
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John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT)
7 Mar 26
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Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || First Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
7 Mar 26
Cedar Hill
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
7 Mar 26
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Heard Museum || Guided Trails (AT)
7 Mar 26
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10 Mar 26
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
11 Mar 26
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Spring Creek Forest - 2nd Saturday Workdays (VH)
14 Mar 26
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
14 Mar 26
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Trinity River Audubon Center || Bird Banter–Tracking Birds at TRAC (AT)
14 Mar 26
DALLAS
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LLELA || Thrive Nature Walk –(AT)
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Lewisville
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
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Trinity River Audubon Center || Morning Bird Walk (AT)
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DALLAS
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Trinity River Audubon Center || Sunday Morning Bird Walk (AT)
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DALLAS
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
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31 Mar 26
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
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TMN North Texas chapter meeting || How iNat and Citizen Science are Changing What we Know (AT)
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Farmers Branch
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
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