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    Please join us on one or all of our eco-excursions and events!  And check out what's going on in the Cross Timbers region.
 
Cross Timbers Urban Forestry Council meeting
May 13
, 2008 @ 10am

Join us for our next meeting at Los Ranitas in La Gran Plaza Mall.  Call 817.871.5705 for more information.
Rainwater Harvesting Informational Meeting
May 15
, 2008 @ Noon - 1pm
Wise County Extension Office
Decatur, Texas

To help interested residents become better acquainted with the benefits of rainwater harvesting, the Wise County Extension office is hosting an informational meeting at their office.  If you would like to attend, please call 940.627.3341.
North Central Texas Council of Governments
Vision North Texas
Northwest Subregional Workshop
May 31
, 2008 @ 9am - 3:30pm
Northwest High School
2301 Texan Drive, Justin, Texas

Vision North Texas – an award-winning partnership of private, public and academic organizations – invites you to join a select group of leaders for a workshop to address the growth expected in the northern Tarrant, Denton, Wise and northern Parker Counties. Vision North Texas is presenting this unique event examining issues of growth, natural resources and community design. This is your opportunity to impact the success and sustainability of your community and our region.

If you are interested in attending an upcoming Vision North Texas event, we are now accepting online registrations for the Northwest Subregional Workshop. There is no charge for this event and lunch will be provided.

National Arbor Day Foundation Ecosystem Restoration Conference
June 12, 2008
Ruthe Jackson Center
Grand Prairie, Texas

This seminar will examine the principles behind the concept of restoration as well as important issues, approaches, and techniques.
Texas Trees Conference
September 24 - 26, 2008
Hilton Hotel
College Station, Texas

 

NON-DATED EVENTS
Birding Hike
Wednesday, TBA
at 8:45am
LBJ National Grasslands, Decatur, Texas


Go on a birding hike led by a Master Naturalist.  Birding field trips take place monthly on the LBJ National Grasslands.  This is a great way to get outdoors and learn or improve birding skills.  The hikes are led by experienced Master Naturalist.  Contact the Caddo/LBJ National Grasslands (U.S. Forest Service) office in Decatur for more details 940/627-5475.  (If severe weather is threatening, please call before 8:30am to make sure the hike has not been cancelled.)

 
Find out when the next ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) certification sessions are in Texas.
Various times throughout the year
free public lectures and brown-bag lunch presentations

Botanical Research Institute (BRIT), Fort Worth
Visit BRIT's website to find out current schedules.
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area - See what's going on this month!
Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, City of Fort Worth - See what fun activities are offered!
Cross Timbers Invaders

Find out what our invasive species detectives are up to now.  Learn how you can become a Cross Timbers Invader & help locate, collect data, and remove non-native invasive species that are taking over our natural areas. 

Date & Time TBA
Ray Roberts Lake State Park and Greenbelt
Ray Roberts Lake State Park and Greenbelt


Come ride with Cross Timbers UFC biking afficianado Keith Martin at Ray Roberts Lake State Park!

Questions, please contact us via e-mail.

 

   
         
                                                                  
 


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