Conservation

Founded in 1995 at UNT, TXSER is heading back to Denton to hold the annual conference in the beautiful Environmental Education, Science and Technology building. Conference will feature informal networking, outdoor learning and fun. Ken Steigman, director and research scientist at Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, is the keynote speaker. Early registration runs through the end of September.  

Starts with a prairie restoration activity fun for all ages. Program starts at 10:30 a.m. with keynote Brian Trusty, vice president of National Audubon, artist-environmentalist Ximena Coronado of Garland High School and other interesting folks. Around noon, the event will conclude with a guided walk along the Trinity River.

Entry to TRAC will be free for those attending the event. Info: TCA@tcatexas.org or 512-327-4119.  

TCU Professor Becky Johnson will speak about the future of wind energy in Texas and the U.S. and how wind energy can mitigate climate change. Ms. Johnson will also speak about how we as Sierra Club members can advocate for wind energy in TX.

We meet at 6:30 for a potluck dinner, so bring a dish or dessert. You are welcome to bring wine. 

Please bring your favorite work gloves, shovel, litter picker upper, or gardening tools.

Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and for working in a natural area (long pants, long sleeves, sturdy shoes, hat).

Water and snacks will be available.

O.S. Gray Natural Area has no restroom facilities, but Kroger is nearby.

Info: friendsofosgray@gmail.com

Join the Dallas 2030 District in collaboration with ONCOR for our breakfast session on incentives. The presentation will give a high overview of the Oncor incentive (commercial) programs including:

    •    Who can participate

    •    How to participate annual budgets

    •    The incentive amounts paid for different equipment types 

It will also cover how the 2017 program year is going and some in-sight on the 2018 program year.

Come early to select from over 100 species of organically grown native plants, including ground covers, perennials, shrubs, vines and trees!

·        Grown from local seeds

·        Better adapted to our climate

·        Minimal water needs once established

·        No need for pesticides or fertilizers

·        No neonicotinoids

“Monitor the Migration: Monarch Tagging & iNaturalist,” with Melanie Schuchart, master naturalist.

Info: Carrie Schweitzer, CSchweitzer@dcccd.edu

“The Miracle of Monarchs,” with Janet Smith, master naturalist.

Info: Carrie Schweitzer, CSchweitzer@dcccd.edu

Clean Water Fund invites you to celebrate our Texas accomplishments and learn more about our ongoing work in North Texas at the home of Trammel Crow.

Texas director David Foster will discuss Clean Water Fund’s role in the region regarding North Texas water conservation initiatives.

Visit a native remnant prairie that exists right here in Tarrant County! We'll talk a walk through the prairie to see what is growing, what native plants & wildlife are present since this prairie was not mowed this summer and we had good August rains! Bring your phone or camera to take a few photos to add to the iNaturalist Project "Stella Rowan Prairie" to help us document what is here. Enjoy the fall season wildflowers in their native prairie environment and maybe we will get lucky and see a few Monarchs migrating south! Wear closed toe shoes and long pants.