Wildlife

Volunteers needed to work with Arlington Parks Dept staff to clean up trash and debris and help with the butterfly garden and wildflower bed.

Sharon Wilson, Earthworks' Oil & Gas Accountability project leader for the Texas and Gulf Region, will speak about “Toxic Degradation of the Environment.”

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the actions we can take to oppose building a tollroad inside the Dallas levee system.   

We will review the following:

• our meeting schedule and location for the next 4 months;

• our position and comments on the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Trinity Toll Road; and

• a membership form for those interested in joining our coalition.

 The Trinity River Action Coalition (TRAC) is 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was formed in 1991 by a coalition of civic and environmental groups and individuals that joined together to benefit the human and natural habitats along the Trinity River corridor and its tributaries.  

During the next three months, TRAC’s general meeting meetings are at 7 p.m. on May 7, June 11 and July 9. Beginning in Aug. 14, TRAC will begin meeting at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month. TRAC sponsors a hike or other activity on the fourth Saturday of the month. 

Enjoy wildflowers, butterflies. See an owl up close. Learn about insects. Short program at 9:15 am to recognize nature leaders and landscape sponsors. Free. Info: Marcie Haley at 469-249-2817

Goodman Elementary teachers and Walk on the Wildside coordinators, Tarri Miller and Carrie Donovan, and ACC WOW coordinator Peggy Quinn will be talking about the benefits that Walk on the Wildside at the Molly Hollar Wildscape provides to their elementary students and how it benefits ACC. Free.

Enjoy a guided wildflower hike on the Vanishing Prairies trail. This will be an easy 0.5 mile loop starting at Picnic Pavilion 1. We’ll learn the names of some of the more common wildflowers found in the park. Sturdy shoes and water are recommended. 

Enjoy a selection of native and adapted pollinator-friendly plants. Have a mature yard with lots of trees? Shade tolerant plants are highlighted in yellow so you can see them at a glance.

Click Here for this year's Plant Sale list!

1 mile/5K walk and fun run for humans and dogs, benefitting the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge. $5-$30.

Tilikum is a 12,000lb orca involved in several deaths while in captivity. The documentary, directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite, uses film footage and interviews with experts to illustrate their extraordinary nature, social structures and close family relations, which are disrupted by living in captivity. Refreshments are provided. Audience discussion follows. Free. Info: JudAnnWat@sbcglobal.net.

Inaugural event hosted by the animal welfare organization featuring cocktails, snacks and desserts. In addition, Austin firefighter Rip Esselstyne will be honored for his committment and promotion of a vegan lifestyle. He's the author of The Engine 2 Diet, which chronicles his successful diet and offers a guide. $25.