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Dragonflyer Volume 61

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Nancy Kraut

Dragonflyer vol 61 2015

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In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr Day, the NTMN Chapter is doing a Day of Service El Campo Santo de Cemento Grande Campo Santo de Cemento Grande, the first Mexican cemetery in Dallas County. The work day started with a short presentation about the cemetery and project goals. Volunteers will be removing privet and other undesirable vegetation.

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Why: We would like to begin the process of adding El Campo Santo de Cemento Grande to the Adopt-A-Cemetery Constellation; with a long term goal of creating a Monarch Habitat & Way Station and adding the Campo Santo de Cemento Grande to the NTMN Projects List for Chapter members to earn Volunteer Hours. This will be accomplished by using the example of the Warren Angus Ferris Cemetery Project as a guide along with input from the local stakeholders and NTMN project leaders.

“Campo Santo” translates as “Holy Field” and is a traditional term used by many LatinX and Hispanic communities to refer to a cemetery. The use of this term dates back to the 16th century during the establishment of missions in the Americas. Nowadays, the terms Cementerio or Panteón are more commonly used, but many older generations still use the term “Campo Santo.”

The area now known as Pinnacle Park, was once known as Cement City because it included villages for the cement company workers – Cemento Grande, Cemento Chico and Eagle Ford. Cemento Grande was the company town for the Mexican Immigrant laborers of Trinity Portland Cement and provided housing from 1909 – 1959. The company donated land to be used as a cemetery in 1909. A historical marker was placed on the site in 1991.

What is the Adopt-A-Cemetery Constellation? The aim of the Adopt-A-Cemetery Constellation is to create a cohesive, integrated plan which outlines a shared vision for how cemetery landscapes can transform into natural habitats statewide, broadening migratory wildlife corridors. It will be a tool to coalesce like-minded environmental groups to participate in projects that could include cemeteries throughout Texas.

Not Just a Day of Observance
In 1983, thanks to the relentless efforts of Mrs. Coretta Scott King and Stevie Wonder, President Ronald Reagan signed a bill establishing the third Monday in January as a day to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, leader of the Civil Rights Movement.

In 1994, President Bill Clinton signed the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday and Service Act, which reconsecrated this holiday as “A Day of Service” to encourage all Americans to engage in volunteer service in their community on MLK Day and throughout the year. ... See MoreSee Less

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Internship Opportunity: Texas Conservation Alliance is seeking college students who are passionate about protecting Texas wildlife and their habitats. Successful candidates will work with TCA staff to implement wildlife conservation projects. The 10-week internship offers opportunities to make positive impacts for wildlife and provides valuable, hands-on, learning experiences and professional development opportunities applicable to future careers in sustainability and conservation. Learn more here: ... See MoreSee Less

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Join us Saturday, January 15th at 11:00 for Master Naturalists Present... with our friends at the Dallas Public Library

Master Naturalist Meghan Peoples will review ancient practices to discover how human use of fire shaped the American landscape and explores its modern utility to prevent disaster and enhance environmental well-being.

Register for this Zoom presentation here: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/events/… ... See MoreSee Less

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January 17, MLK Jr. “National Day of Service”

NTMN Chapter is having a workday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy. It is part of our dedicated commitment to better serve the communities of North Texas through active participation and relationship building.

Not Just a Day of Observance
In 1983, thanks to the relentless efforts of Mrs. Coretta Scott King and Stevie Wonder, President Ronald Reagan signed a bill establishing the third Monday in January as a day to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, leader of the Civil Rights Movement.

In 1994, President Bill Clinton signed the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday and Service Act, which reconsecrated this holiday as “A Day of Service” to encourage all Americans to engage in volunteer service in their community on MLK Day and throughout the year. ... See MoreSee Less

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