Our Projects

Curation and research at the largest herpetology museum in Texas. Cataloguing specimens and making resources accessible to researchers.

Citizen science water quality monitoring with TCEQ and EPA. Certified monitors test rivers, streams, and wetlands monthly.

A 57-acre riparian preserve along Bachman Branch creek. Volunteers support privet removal, native plant care, and guided nature walks.

Citizen science acoustic monitoring of bat populations statewide, initiated by Texas Nature Trackers.

A major annual volunteer effort to restore natural areas — wildscapes, native plant gardens, trails, and parks.

Events where naturalists and community members identify as many species as possible in a set area and time.

Rehabilitation for injured raptors and public education. Volunteers provide animal care and deliver live educational presentations.

Research center with 1M+ plant specimens. Volunteers assist with research projects, youth programs, and library work.

A native plant pollinator garden with milkweed. Volunteers advise on design, installation, and outreach events.

Guides lead tours about Blackland Prairie habitat, native plants, hydrology, invasive species, and local birds.

A monarch waystation at a historic West Dallas cemetery — a symbol of migrant justice and connection with nature.

A 600-acre habitat 20 minutes from downtown Dallas with 9 miles of trails, managed by Audubon Dallas.

Expanding greenspaces and pollinator habitat across 7 Dallas cemeteries including Beeman, Carver, and Western Heights.

Community project to restore the Dallas urban forest. Volunteers receive tree training and participate in planting events.

A 1,400-acre conservation area with large Blackland Prairie remnants. Volunteers restore prairie and lead educational tours.

A 72-acre Meadow Nature Preserve open on weekends. Volunteers restore native plants and guide public nature walks.

Natural area with 2 miles of trail, outdoor classrooms, Cross Timbers forest, and prairie habitat.

Volunteer engagement across seven Dallas College campuses on field research, habitat restoration, and student education.

Voucher specimens of Dallas County plants. Volunteers collect, press, photograph, and document grasses and wildflowers.

Non-profit restoring horticulture in four historic Oak Cliff parks. Volunteers assist on workdays and lead guided hikes.

Beautification, conservation, restoration, and maintenance of Dallas parkland under Dallas Park and Recreation guidelines.

Native plant pollinator gardens at three Dallas Public Libraries. Volunteers install and maintain the gardens.

Volunteers serve as interpretive guides at the Dallas Zoo and Children’s Aquarium, educating visitors about wildlife.

Education hotline. Volunteers provide guidance to callers who have found orphaned or injured native animals.

Part of the National Audubon Society network. Volunteers support bird protection through guided programs and stewardship.

A 40-acre urban woodland in Carrollton on land never clear-cut since 1861. Volunteers maintain this rare ecosystem.

Volunteer group dedicated to preservation and enhancement of White Rock Lake with Dallas Park and Recreation.

A 2.5-acre native prairie remnant inside a north Dallas neighborhood. Volunteers restore and maintain this urban grassland.

A 12,000-acre refuge on Lake Texoma providing habitat for migratory birds. Volunteers assist with education and stewardship.

Master Naturalists develop a Junior Master Naturalist program and maintain a native plant pollinator garden at the school.

Identifies, preserves, and acknowledges historic trees including Indian marker trees. Volunteers document living landmarks.

Nature outreach to South Dallas residents in zip 75215, adjacent to the Buckeye Trail and Great Trinity Forest.

Educational and research facility focused on water quality, wildlife management, and wetland systems.

One-acre restored habitat adjacent to Josey Ranch Library. Volunteers have installed Monarch Waystations since 2015.

A natural wildlife area beside Lakewood Elementary School, serving as an outdoor learning lab with prairie demonstrations.

Environmental education area at Lewisville Lake offering natural habitat experiences and citizen science opportunities.

Citizen science project tracking monarch butterfly populations and migration patterns across North Texas.

Certifies properties featuring native Texas plants, educating landowners about native landscapes and pollinator habitat.

Annual event celebrating native plants, connecting the public with experts and resources for native species.

Supporting NPAT’s mission to preserve and restore native prairie ecosystems through stewardship and public education.

Guided nature walks for community members of all ages, introducing participants to local flora, fauna, and ecosystems.

Maintaining iconic trails in the Great Trinity Forest, one of the largest urban hardwood bottomlands in the US.

Collaboration supporting the study and conservation of fungi in North Texas — an ecologically vital kingdom.

Natural greenspace in Oak Cliff offering habitat restoration, trail maintenance, and native plant stewardship.

Restoration of native prairie plantings at Oakland Cemetery, creating pollinator habitat and honoring cultural heritage.

Master Naturalists participate in community festivals, fairs, and public gatherings to educate about native wildlife.

Butterfly and pollinator habitat trail at Paschall Park with native nectar plants and educational signage.

Volunteers support educational programming at one of the nation’s premier natural history museums.

Trail maintenance and stewardship at Piedmont Ridge, providing safe accessible paths through natural areas.

Conservation of wetland and wildscape areas along Prairie Creek, supporting native plants, water quality, and wildlife.

Supporting efforts to preserve Spring Creek Forest, a rare old-growth woodland remnant, through advocacy and stewardship.

Cornell Lab citizen science project where volunteers count birds at feeders during winter months.

Volunteers monitor bird nests across Dallas, Kaufman, and Rockwall counties, contributing to a national breeding database.

Stewardship and education activities across Rockwall County parks and natural areas east of Dallas.

Licensed wildlife rehab center. Volunteers provide direct animal care and feeding for injured native birds and mammals.

Installation and maintenance of pollinator gardens across Rowlett, building native plant corridors for beneficial insects.

Creating native plant habitat gardens at schools and community sites, providing outdoor learning spaces.

Partnering with Scout troops to provide nature education and inspire the next generation of conservation stewards.

Establishing a pollinator garden and restoring the creek corridor at Tenison Park for East Dallas residents.

Assisting Texas A&M AgriLife Extension with programs and outreach, strengthening the statewide Master Naturalist connection.

Supporting TCA’s advocacy to protect Texas’s land, water, and wildlife through public engagement and conservation action.

Certified organic botanical garden at Fair Park. Volunteers support butterfly exhibits and native plant education.

Education and advocacy for native wild cat species including bobcats and mountain lions in Texas.

Volunteers assist Texas Parks and Wildlife Department programs supporting wildlife management and public education.

Collaborating to plant and protect trees across the Dallas urban forest, improving air quality and reducing heat islands.

In the heart of the Great Trinity Forest, TRAC connects the public with one of the most significant urban wildlife corridors in the US.

Community-led urban nature center preserving a remnant natural area in North Dallas for habitat, education, and green space.

Advises the Dallas City Council on tree policy, works to protect the urban forest, and educates the public about urban forestry.

National urban wildlife monitoring network using camera traps and citizen science to study how wildlife uses urban landscapes.

Partnering with Dallas Park and Recreation Centers to offer nature experiences that enhance community wellbeing.

Restoring and preserving 250 acres of Blackland Prairie remnants at White Rock Lake — some of the most significant native grassland in Dallas.

Volunteers preserve this 16.1-acre City of Dallas park through habitat maintenance and tree stewardship.