Upcoming Events

Dallas Park and Recreation is hosting a Garden and Seed event on Feb. 14, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is looking for community organizations, individuals and vendors interested in sharing information on indoor gardening, seed exchanges and growing indoor/urban gardens. There is no cost for a booth. We will provide you with a six-foot table and two chairs. 

Info: Betty Swinners City Park Operations Supervisor Dallas Park and Recreation 1515 S. Harwood Dallas, TX 75215 Cell: 972-948-3131 Email: betty.swinners@dallas.gov

Discuss The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate: Discoveries from a Secret World by Peter Wohlleben.

Peter Wohlleben shares his deep love of woods and forests and explains the amazing processes of life, death, and regeneration he has observed in the woodland and the amazing scientific processes behind the wonders of which we are blissfully unaware. Much like human families, tree parents live together with their children, communicate with them, and support them as they grow, sharing nutrients with those who are sick or struggling and creating an ecosystem that mitigates the impact of extremes of heat and cold for the whole group. As a result of such interactions, trees in a family or community are protected and can live to be very old. In contrast, solitary trees, like street kids, have a tough time of it and in most cases die much earlier than those in a group.

We always have great discussions, and all are invited whether you have read the book or not.

This location is a very nice place to meet, and we are allowed to have food and beverages.

Info: Terry McIntire at tdmcintire@gmail.com
 

Evgenia Spears,PhD (Lone Star Chapter Sierra Club’s Water Program Coordinator and creator of the Water for the People & the Environment Committee) will discuss the myriad of water issues that the diverse state of Texas is facing right now. From mushrooming data centers, drought, climate change, and numerous other water related crises facing residents, it’s now more important than ever to engage and advocate for water conservation, cleanliness, and tougher environmental standards.

The three-day event will bring together elected officials, state conservation leaders, water scientists, landowners, resource managers, and community leaders to examine the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of water in Far West Texas.

The conference builds on the success of the inaugural 2024 Water in the Desert gathering and reflects the growing regional demand for informed, practical dialogue around groundwater, surface water, infrastructure investment, and stewardship in one of the most arid regions of the state.

Speakers include Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Chairman and West Texas Landowner Paul L. Foster, members of the Texas Legislature, county judges representing rural West Texas communities, and U.S. Congressman Tony Gonzales.

Nationally recognized water expert Brian Richter, author and president of Sustainable Waters, will deliver the keynote address, focusing on water scarcity and solutions in a drying climate. 

Additional sessions will explore groundwater science, produced water, data center demand, legislative action, county-level challenges, and emerging research initiatives underway in West Texas.

Conference speakers also include leadership from the Texas Water Development Board, including Ashley Morgan, director, and John Dupnik, deputy executive administrator for the Office of Water Science and Conservation. Groundwater Conservation District directors, long-time West Texas landowners, and regional practitioners will share on-the-ground perspectives from managing water in arid landscapes

$95. Organizers encourage early registration, as space is limited and lodging in Alpine fills quickly.

Author Sophie Osborn shares her personal experiences reintroducing endangered Peregrine Falcons, Hawaiian Crows and California Condors to the wild.

Hybrid meeting. See website for Zoom link.

Each February, for four days, the world comes together for the love of birds. Over these four days we invite people to spend time in their favorite places watching and counting as many birds as they can find and reporting them to us. These observations help scientists better understand global bird populations before one of their annual migrations.

Join us for our 8th Annual Cleanup of Fish Creek, Fish Creek Linear Trail, Cravens Park and Fish Creek Neighborhood Park. We have something for everyone! Want a challenge? Wear your wading gear and get in the creek, or just rain boots if you're like me. Don't want that much adventure? Then walk along the trail and pick up whatever you see. 

After 7 years and 40 tons of trash removed so far, because people still litter and illegally dump there is more to do. 

Tom Stevens spent nine months in 2007, studying the birds at Tandy Hills Natural Area as part of his college thesis. He ID'd about 100 species of birds here, making him THE expert on our bird population. 19 years later, he will lead a birding hike at Tandy Hills in a free event. Bring your binoculars. RSVP at info@tandyhills.org. 

Much of the suburban and urban landscape is managed in ways that undermine soil health, water systems, biodiversity, and long-term resilience. Forests are cleared, grasslands become lawns, and chemicals are used to maintain systems that require constant effort with little return.

In this webinar, Basil Camu offers a hopeful, practical alternative, drawing on two decades of experience through Leaf & Limb to show how working with natural systems can heal land, reduce maintenance, and build healthier, more resilient landscapes.

This webinar will be recorded and shared with registrants after the live premiere