Ode to the Little Brown Bird
Nov. 18, 2016
We like our birds like we like our jewels: large, colorful and flashy. Blue jays and cardinals catch your attention; woodpeckers make you say “wow.” To see a painted bunting is to score the avian rainbow.
Wildlife
North Texas Wild: Here's 20 places to see Texas fall color
Nov. 1, 2016
Autumn weather has been slow to arrive in North Texas this year, but cooler weather is expected anyday now. With the cooler temps comes beautiful fall foliage if you know where to look.
Behaviorist provides 'emotional' enrichment for animals at Boyd sanctuary
Louis Dorfman greets Louis, a Bengal tiger at International Exotic Animal Sanctuary in Wise County. Photos by Scooter Smith.
Oct. 17, 2016
Top biologists crawl Tandy Hills at biggest BioBlitz ever held in North Texas
This week, biology experts from across the state are scouring a prairie remnant in Fort Worth in an all-out effort to record every living species onsite. The BioBlitz is being held at Tandy Hills Natural Area. On Earth Day Friday and Saturday, the public is invited to bring their smart phones and laptops to join in the fun.
Drilling lease cancelled at Lake Lewisville
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management, the agency that handles drilling rights on public lands, was considering allowing fracking on the northwest side of Lake Lewisville. Photo courtesy of DFW NBC5.
March 11, 2016
Those who feared that Lake Lewisville would be fracked have reason to celebrate.
Big Spring in Dallas on its way to historic landmark designation
Big Spring, a historic natural feature in Dallas, received initial approval for landmark designation, marking the first such status for a natural area in the city. The site, rich in history and ecology, is protected from development and is vital for education and conservation efforts.
Film recounts how Dallas Audubon Center rose from illegal dump site
I remember reading about how the Trinity River Audubon Center in Dallas was built on the site of a former landfill. However, it wasn’t until I saw the documentary Out of Deepwood that I appreciated that history.
North Texas Wild: Local conservationists are bringing back the Blackland Prairie
Local conservationists aim to restore North Texas's endangered Blackland Prairie, home to diverse grasses and wildlife, by preserving its remnants and reintroducing native species. Despite challenges, efforts continue to protect this vital ecosystem, fostering community involvement and ecological revival in a rapidly urbanizing area.
Bike riders to ‘bomb’ Fort Worth trails with milkweed for monarchs
The bees and Monarchs have been battling for survival lately and Jillian Jordan of Keller decided she couldn’t sit on the sidelines any longer. Instead she’s launching a whimsical offense to help these iconic beneficial insects – a fundraising bike ride called the Great Seed Bomb.
Keller woman says caring for orphaned wildlife is 'labor of love'
Michelle Sager, a Texas wildlife rehabilitator, cares for orphaned animals like squirrels, rabbits, and occasionally raccoons. She runs The Sheltered Burrow from her Keller home, supported by Texas Metro Wildlife Rehabilitators. Despite challenges, she’s motivated by stewardship and nature balance, showing each species' ecological importance.