Native Plants and their Role within the Municipal Water Reuse Ecosystem

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September 7, 2022 Chapter Meeting Native Plants and their Role within the Municipal Water Reuse Ecosystem Register for ZOOM meeting Wednesday, September 7, 2022, our speaker, Carol Garrison will discuss how native plants play a vital role in the East Fork Water Reuse Project. This photograph-intensive presentation will provide an overview of the project including its unique partnership with the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center.  Carol will focus on several native plants with specific attention to their water cleaning properties, value to the local ecosystem, and their possible… Read More →

Lights Out: Safer Skies for Migrating Birds

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August 3, 2022 Chapter Meeting Lights Out: Safer Skies for Migrating Birds Register for ZOOM meeting Wednesday, August 3, 2022, our speakers, Yvette Stewart and Tania Homayoun, will discuss biological and design factors associated with artificial light at night and bird-building collision. Learn how you can take action in your home and community to make our skies safer for migrating birds. Artificial light at night creates serious challenges to migrating birds, increasing their risk of collision with buildings and glass, a significant cause of death to native birds… Read More →

Landowners Conference, July 16, 9am

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This is a not to be missed opportunity to learn about managing your land, or suburban yard, or small garden, for wildlife. 

Date: Saturday, July 16, 2022

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

8:30 – 9:00 am: Registration, coffee, and light breakfast
9:00 – 9:10 am: Welcome and Introduction to Speakers
9:10 – 10:10 am: 1-d-1 Wildlife Tax Valuation for Landowners
10:10 – 11:10 am: Managing Your Land for Birds
11:10 – Noon: Importance of Prairies
Noon – 1:00 pm: Lunch (provided on site)
1:00 – 2:00 pm: Biology of Bobcats and Coyotes
2:00 – 3:00 pm: Using Apps to Identify Wildlife

Coordinator: Sam Kieschnick, Urban Wildlife Biologist, DFW Texas Parks and Wildlife

Register and get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/landowner-workshop-registration-369531678197