March 1, 2024
Lights Out Texas: Statewide (March 1 to June 15)
April 19, 2024
Fort Worth Audubon Society: Prairie Walks at the Sid Richardson Tract - Crowley (Through June 21)
Join Suzanne Tuttle to explore this tract of prairie land on the southeast shore of Benbrook Lake.
This fieldtrip will be held on the 3rd Friday of the months February thru June. The meet-up times for April 19, May 17 and June 21 will be 8 a.m.. The meet-up times for February and March will be 9 a.m. Suzanne plans to arrive about 15 minutes before the start times so folks will see the pull-out.
The fieldtrip will last approximately 1.5 hours, but Suzanne will stay longer if the day is very birdy. The trail is natural surface, some will wander off trail, so please wear appropriate footwear and clothing for the weather conditions. There are no facilities on the property.
April 22, 2024
EarthX: Congress of Conferences - Dallas (April 22-26)
This exciting event will attract the world’s foremost environmentalists, conservationists, scientists, academics, entrepreneurs, advocates and political leaders engaged in the environmental space today. Our expo will not take place in 2024 but will be returning in 2025. We hope to see you there!
Includes the day-long free forum North Texas Day.
See full schedule.
May 4, 2024
NPAT & NTMN: Native Plants and Prairies Day - Dallas
Join us for this fun free family event to learn about our native prairie and wildlife. There will be a variety of walks, speakers, and fun kid activities. Stay tuned for a list and schedule of tours and speakers.
Presented by Native Plant Society of Texas Dallas Chapter, North Texas Master Naturalists, and the Native Prairies Association of Texas Blackland Chapter.
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center: Ecologies Game Night - Cedar Hill
In ECOLOGIES, you build and maintain food webs in diverse biomes around the world. Each biome has a different ecology, and gives unique rewards when it is healthy and balanced. But watch out, your opponents may decide it's easier to disturb and degrade your ecosystems than nurture their own. In this hectic environment, you must choose how best to protect and care for your ecologies.
This amazing game is designed by a biology teacher and is available to purchase in our gift shop if you want to learn on your own before the game night.
See event page for more details and link to video about how to play.
May 5, 2024
Native Prairies Association of Texas, Fort Worth Chapter: Flower Mound Hike - Flower Mound
We will explore this historic 12.5 acre prairie, the sole remnant on this untouched piece of the Long Prairie that sits between the two fingers of the Eastern Cross Timbers.
Nineteenth century settlers named this landmark The Prairie Mound for the profusion of wildflowers that grow here. It was gifted by Otto Consolvo in 1983 to The Flower Foundation, which owns and manages the prairie.
The Mound is a tiny prairie surrounded by development. It wasn’t able to be burned for over 20 years, but once fire was reintroduced as a management tool, many of the prairie grasses and forbs showed up in profusion. There are currently 213 plant species identified in The Flower Mound project on iNaturalist, with 167 other species (insects, mammals, birds) also listed. Management issues include invasives and woody species eradication, residents who don’t understand the value of “that weedy field,” and ongoing pressures from surrounding development.
*This tour is offered by donations. Suggested donation amount is $10. But please donate any amount you believe this special tour is worth. Donations will be divided and distributed to The Flower Mound Foundation (park support group) & Native Prairies Association of Texas (conservation & land trust organization). Donations are non-refundable.
Register on the link below.
Texas Discovery Gardens: 'Wild DFW' Talk & Garden Amble - Dallas
Possessing a deep attachment to the land that shines through Wild DFW, Amy will bring insight into how to appreciate and explore our North Texas nature. The talk pairs radiant photographs of the outdoors and poetic passages from the book with her own profound experiences, including how hiking trails helped her heal from a near-fatal spinal injury. Discover the passion of the prairie, nurturing bottomland forests, soaring escarpments, and cast-iron Eastern Cross Timbers, all bound up with our river, the elusive Trinity.
Buy a Wild DFW in the gift shop and get it signed!
After the talk, we'll talk an amble to experience some of the talk tips about experiencing nature. We'll do a loop around the grounds, visiting these specialty gardens: Master Gardeners’ Garden, Native Butterfly Habitat, Benny J Simpson Texas Natives Plant Collection, and Robert & Nancy Dedman Shade Garden.
May 7, 2024
BRIT: The Effects of Climate Change on Public Health - Fort Worth & Zoom
Effects of Climate Change on Public Health is a Hybrid Lunchtime Lecture by Dr. John Pipoly.
Has your asthma or hay fever seemed worse lately? Thanks to herbarium studies, we now know that alder, blackberry, sycamore, oaks, elms ragweed and grasses have increased their pollen grain production by 50 percent due to changes in climate. More info and Zoom link on website link below.
May 9, 2024
Fort Worth Audubon Society: Members Slide Show - Fort Worth
Have you taken photos of trips or avian life forms in your neighborhood? Want to share them with your fellow FWAS Members? It's that time of year again to go through your folders and find those gems. Forward your photos to Jim Jones. Include a list of photos with a description of the subject, including when and where taken. Remember to reduce the file size to below 3 MB. Videos are also welcome!
You can email the photos in batches to jim_jones@fwas.org or upload them to cloud storage (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.) to share with Jim, which is the best way to get your files to him. Deadline for submissions is May 2, 2024.
May 10, 2024
Friends of Sheri Capehard Nature Preserve: Looking for Yucca Moths - Arlington
Guided walk through SCNP with emphasis on finding blooming glen rose yuccas and active Yucca Moths.
Male and female moths emerge from their cocoons in the spring, timed with the blossoming of the yucca plant. There is an extraordinary partnership between the yucca moth and the yucca plant. They are so interdependent that one cannot live without the other.
Wear STURDY shoes or boots, maybe bring BUG SPRAY and WATER, and especially a good FLASHLIGHT or headlamp with fresh batteries. The walk back will be in the dark, so a good light will be essential.
May 11, 2024
Bank of America: Shred Event - Fort Worth
Employees, customers, clients and members of the community are all welcome. Spread the word and invite your family and friends to participate.
Accepted items:
• Old bills
• Old checks
• Letterhead
• Brochures
• File folders
• Post-its
• Paper
• Newspaper
• Envelopes
• Photos
• Dated bank statements
• Credit card offers
• Old tax information
No box limit. Shredding ends when truck is full.
Free.
Directions: Come in on Monahans, turn left on Ozona (we will collect the items there) then exit on Marathon.
May 18, 2024
Dallas County Master Gardener Association: 2024 Garden Tour - Dallas
Five residential gardens and one public garden will be showcased on the self-guided tour in East Dallas and Old Lake Highlands. Educational opportunities offered.
Purchase tickets online. Garden locations emailed to ticket holders.
$18 - online prior to 6 p.m. on May 17.
$22 - online after 6 p.m. on May 17.
See website link below.
June 1, 2024
Friends of Sheri Capehart Nature Preserve: A Wild Hike with Amy Martin - Arlington
Come re-create the adventure chapter on Sheri Capehart Nature Preserve from Wild DFW: Explore the Amazing Nature Around Dallas-Fort Worth with members of Friends of Sheri Capehart Nature Preserve. You’ve read about Eastern Cross Timbers in Wild DFW, Now experience the finest remnant of it in North Texas.
June 10, 2024
Women in the Environment: Sustainability at the Dallas Zoo - Dallas
Presentation: "From Roar to Restore: The Vital Role of Zoos in Conservation & Sustainability Efforts" at the Dallas Zoo.
Discount Zoo Admission Prices:
$14 for Adults
$11 for Children (3-11)
Children 2 and Under Free
Zoo Members Free
Parking is $12
Presentation is free with Zoo Admission
Buy tickets on the link below.
June 24, 2024
Keep Texas Beautiful: Conference - Online (June 24-26)
The Keep Texas Beautiful Conference is the primary statewide educational event for community leaders to network, gain knowledge on environmental issues, recycling, and litter prevention, and recognize community excellence.
David Buggs, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), is the keynote speaker.