White Rock Prairie

Project Title:  White Rock Prairie
Project Location:
White Rock Lake , Dallas, TX
Project Website:
https://public.ntmn.org/white-rock-prairie-restoration-project

There are 16 units encompassing an area of 250 acres at White Rock Lake in Dallas which are remnants of Blackland prairie. The purpose of the project is to restore and preserve these natural areas for future generations and to involve the Dallas community in this effort. This is a partnership project with the Blackland chapter of Native Prairies Association of Texas (NPAT) and the Dallas Park and Recreation Department.

Volunteers monitor and manage the flora and fauna of the area. They participate in plant and other wildlife surveys, seed collection, planting, nature walks, and education of the public.

2023 Activities –   24 volunteers with 370 hours of service performed

  • Maintain multiple prairie remnants around White Rock Lake
  • Unit 2 – new class project developed a virtual tour and website, outreach at community events, bioblitz events and guided hikes
  • Unit 7 – invasive removal, collecting/dispersing native seeds, and lake cleanup

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January 1, 2025    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Welcome the New Year by strolling with friends on a small-group guided walk along the creek and through the massive trees of Spring Creek Forest...
January 1, 2025    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
LLELA || First Day Nature Hike (AT) Wednesday, January 1, 2025  |  10:00am – 11:30am   CT Description:  Kick off the New Year with an invigorating...
January 1, 2025    
7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Chapter Meeting Placeholder. A further description monthly meeting will appear here as the scheduled meeting draws near. Join us in north Dallas at Dallas College...
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT) Saturday, January 4, 2025  ||  7:30am – 9:30am Description:  Join us...
TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || Early Bird Watch & Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT) Saturday, January 4, 2025   9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Description: Join Randy...
Heard Museum || 1st Saturday Guided Trails  (AT) Saturday, January 4, 2025  ||  9:30am – -10:30am CT Experience the ecology, geology, flora and fauna of...
January 6, 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...
LLELA || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, January 11, 2025  |  7:30am – 10:00am   CT Description:  Birders of all skill levels are welcome to...
Heard Museum || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, January 11, 2025 ||  8am – 9:30am CT Description:  2nd Saturday Bird Walks are intended to...
TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || 2nd Saturday Trail Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT) Saturday, January 11, 2025   8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Description: Fun for all...
Trinity River Audubon Center || Second Saturday Guided Hike (AT) Saturday, January 11, 2025  |  8:30am – 10:00am   CT Description: Join us for a guided...
Heard Museum || 3rd Thursday Bird Walk (AT) Thursday, January 16, 2025  |  8am – 9:30am CT Description: 3rd Thursday Bird Walks in the Heard...
Dallas Master Gardners || Unveiling the Hidden Wonders of Planting a Pollinator Garden (AT) Thursday, January, 16, 2025  ||  6:00pm to 7:00pm   CT Description:  Growing...
Trinity River Audubon Center || Morning Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, January 18, 2025  |  7:30am – 9am  CT Description:  Hit the trails with us to...
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour (AT) Saturday, January 18, 2025 ||  9:00 AM – 10:30 AM    CT Description:  As...
Lewisville Parks & Rec || Thrive Nature Walk –(AT) Sunday, January 19, 2025 | 9am – 10:30am   CT Description:  Sights of plants and wildlife, smells...
January 25, 2025    
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Please join us in re-establishing this beautiful Great Trinity Forest trail to the lovely grove of Texas Buckeyes! Rain dates are the following Saturday. Sign...
Trinity River Audubon Center || Sunday Morning Bird Walk (AT) Sunday, January 26, 2025  |  9am – 10am  CT Description:  Join us for a Sunday...
January 26, 2025    
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  Sunday, January 26, 2025  1:30 - 4:30pm Address: 2725 N. Jim Miller Rd. Dallas, Texas 75217; A few blocks south of Scyene in the parking...
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT) Saturday, Feb 1, 2025  ||  7:30am – 9:30am Description:  Join us...
TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || Early Bird Watch & Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT) Saturday, February 1, 2025  ||  9:00 AM – 11:00 AM  CT Description:...
Heard Museum || 1st Saturday Guided Trails  (AT) Saturday, February 1, 2025  ||  9:30am – 10:30am CT Discription: Experience the ecology, geology, flora and fauna...
February 1, 2025    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join Dallas municipal leaders at this community event to keep City of Dallas parks and creeks clean. Bring comfortable clothes and shoes. Dress for cold...
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