The North Texas Corporate Recycing Association and the Greater DFW Recycling Alliance have joined forces to present the North Texas Recycling Awards. Guest speaker Damon Carson, owner and founder of Repurposed Materials. $45/members, $75/nonmembers. $400/member table of 10.
Dale Edelbaum of the Dallas Sierra Club will share stories and photos of his 17-day dory boat trip down the Grand Canyon, covering 221 miles from Lees Ferry to Diamond Creek. Along the way, the river ranged from smooth drifting to enormous rapids. Dale camped along the river and hiked many side canyons. His pictures are enchanting and set to music. The speaker is followed by refreshments and announcements.
Volunteers remove invasive plants, restore trails and work in the butterfly garden. We'll provide water, snacks, gloves and tools. Wear sturdy boots or shoes with good ankle support. Bring sun screen and bug repellent.
Info: Rose Mercer rose_mercer@yahoo.com
Volunteers needed the third Saturday of each month (except June, July, August & December) to help plant, mulch and weed nursery trees. Wear closed toe shoes, a hat and sunscreen. Water, safety glasses tools provided.
Info: Tyler Wright, tyler@texastreesfoundation.org
Enjoy displays of live and pinned insects, family friendly activities, butterfly house tours, crafts and more. Included w/ admission: $8. Discount for kids and seniors.
Public welcome.
The North Texas Electric Auto Association’s goal is to support local EV enthusiasts and to promote and educate the public regarding the benefits of electric vehicles.
All monthly meetings are free to attend and open to the public.
Get back to nature on Labor Day with this community event for the whole family.
Admission is $5 at the gate or non-perishable food donations to support the pantry at Believe and Faith Transitional Housing.
Kid’s crafts with Amy Sala and hayrides with Mingo, Cedar Ridge Preserve Resource Manager for more than 30 years, happening throughout the event.
8am - Bird walk with a master birder
9am - Nature hike with native plant guide Bruce Ballengee
9:30am - Nature hike with master naturalist Bob Richie
10am - Bug Discussion with entomology specialist Elaine Ackley
10:30am - Orchid Talk by master naturalist Jim Varnum
11am - Citizens Climate Lobby Q & A
Cedar Ridge Preserve is managed by Audubon Dallas, local chapter of the Audubon National Society.
Join Ron Baughman, master birder and Audubon Dallas board member, and enjoy lots of birding and hawk-watching.
We will car pool from Bass Pro Shop, 5001 Bass Pro Drive, Garland, TX 75043. From I-30 East, take Exit 62 and meet in the center of the parking lot by the used boats. Look for pewter-colored Chevy Suburban. We will leave by 7:30 am, arrive at the park by about 10 am, leave the park around 3 pm, and return by 5:30 pm.
Daingerfield State Park is on the Mississippi flyway, and often sees good Broadwing Hawk migration numbers during the last two weeks of September. Daily counts have been as high as 3,500. This is annual event for Tyler Audubon, and we have assurance from them that we are welcome. There is a $4 per person admission fee to the park. Participants should bring lunch, snacks, beverages and lawn chairs. Daingerfield is listed as #125 in the Texas Prairies & Piney Woods-East Wildlife Trails map, part of the Lake O' The Pines trail. In case of inclement weather, trip will be rescheduled for Saturday, Sept. 27.
Sponsored by Audubon Dallas, local chapter of the Audubon National Society.
Bring your tent and sleeping bag and the staff will take care of the rest. $25 per person, includes guided programming (camping 101, hikes, crafts and more) s'mores, and breakfast on Sunday.
Sponsored by Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center at Cedar Hill.
Info: DogwoodCanyon.audubon.org or 469-626-1980.
Cedar Ridge Preserve is managed by Audubon Dallas, local chapter of the Audubon National Society.