The event will bring together some of the most knowledgeable voices on the Trinity River, from the naturalists who have studied its delicate ecology to the planners who have wrestled with the difficult engineering and hydrology questions that must accompany any future plan for the river. Free.
Learn effective, beneficial ways to use water wisely in the landscape. Topics vary by season and have included butterfly gardening, landscape watering, container gardens, perennials, trees, and much more. This semi-annual seminar is offered each Spring and Fall. No pre-registration is required. Free.
Martin Underwood, USACE Biologist, presents Prairie Management on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Land in North Texas. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is probably the largest public land owner in the DFW Metroplex.
Discover the incredible story of the woodpecker. From shaping entire ecosystems with the tip of their bill to a call like no other, these birds are more than meets the eye. Find out the threats they face and how you can help ensure their survival. From drumming to snake fights, don’t miss your chance to learn fascinating facts about this quirky family as we explore the wild world of woodpeckers. Presented by Jenna Hanson and Ben Jones of the Dallas Zoo Wild Earth Academy. Refreshments @6:30 p.m. All welcome.
DIRECTIONS: http://www.dallassierraclub.org/page.htm?generalmeeting
Registration required for all programs.
Info: Tiffany Gorrell, tiffany.gorrell@mansfieldtexas.gov
Registration required for all programs.
Info: Tiffany Gorrell, tiffany.gorrell@mansfieldtexas.gov
Animals are important seed dispersers for many species of plants and can have enormous impact on plant populations and community compositions. Lizards (as a group) are becoming recognized as an important group of frugivores or fruit eaters. Interestingly, of the 280 documented species of frugivorous lizards, 174 live exclusively on islands. Islands typically have high density of lizards, low density of arthropods (the primary diet of most lizards), and very little predation.
Chapter representatives are invited to attend this meeting to report on their activities and provide input on plans for 2017.
Come enjoy the Trinity and help investigate the birds that live along the Trinity or that visit here during their migration. Since 2011, the Trinity Bird Count has been a partnership between the Trinity Commons Foundation, Trinity River Corridor Project, Strategic Community Solutions, and Audubon Texas (Trinity River Audubon Center), to collect information about critical Texas bird species.
Gathering for the volunteers who manage Fort Worth's extensive bluebird trails.
Info: Jim Marshall, jmarshall3@sbcglobal.net