Friends of Piedmont is a casual group that loves the ridge. Joe, Kristi, Linda, Sharon and I would love for you to join us! It'll take a while, but trail signs are underway. After a break, if we're not too tuckered, we may hike the JJ Beeman Trail that connects to Scyene Overlook.

Our focus will be on the Lacewood Overlook Trail, and then if we have energy the Scyene Overlook Trail.

For this restoration day we'll: 

• Pick up trash as needed. 

• Cut privet and photinia away from the trail. 

• Re-mark the trail with biodegrable marking tape.

• Use the Extractigator to yank up small privet and nandinas.

• Drag cut brush and fallen timber to block eroding trails sections

Please register so we can notify you if the date changes due to weather: https://volunteersignup.org/99ETT

Wear: 

• Sturdy closed-toe shoes

• Leather or garden gloves

• Long pants

Bring: 

• Trash bags & grocery sacks

• Garden loppers if you have them

Other tools graciously provided by Trinity Coalition.

Goodwill North Central Texas is hosting a Lunch and Learn event. Tour their facilities and learn about their programs.

RSVP: Jami Ward by May 13, 2024
jward@goodwillnct.org or 817-332-7866 x2229

Presenter: Buddy McIntyre, retired NWS meteorologist

Social time: 7 p.m. 

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. 

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.

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), along with the Texas Hydrogen Alliance (THA) and the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), would like to invite stakeholders from different heavy industries, as well as local governments and local public agencies to discuss the future of hydrogen adoption.

The North Central Texas Hydrogen User Forum will focus on hydrogen adoption by industries in the DFW region. The forum will allow industry members to hear from their peers about the current and future state of hydrogen, and give local utility planners (gas, electric, hydrogen suppliers) the chance to hear from industry so they can be prepared to meet future needs. Hydrogen technologies can be used in a wide variety of industries. Members of the Transportation, Natural Gas blending, Cement, Steel, Chip Manufacturing, Electric Generation, Glass Manufacturing, Kiln Operations, Renewable Fuels, and Food Processing industries will benefit from this dialogue.

Registration deadline: May 30, 2024

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.