Help migrating birds by turning off lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. during spring migration.

Join Suzanne Tuttle to explore this tract of prairie land on the southeast shore of Benbrook Lake. 

This fieldtrip will be held on the 3rd Friday of the months February thru June. The meet-up times for April 19, May 17 and June 21 will be 8 a.m.. The meet-up times for February and March will be 9 a.m. Suzanne plans to arrive about 15 minutes before the start times so folks will see the pull-out.

The fieldtrip will last approximately 1.5 hours, but Suzanne will stay longer if the day is very birdy. The trail is natural surface, some will wander off trail, so please wear appropriate footwear and clothing for the weather conditions. There are no facilities on the property.

May 5 is National Ride a Bike Day.

May 8 is Bike & Roll to School Day. 

May 10, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will hold Bike to Work Day events.

May 13-19 is recognized as National Bike to Work Week.

Bike to Work Day is commemorated Friday, May 17.

Effects of Climate Change on Public Health is a Hybrid Lunchtime Lecture by Dr. John Pipoly.

Has your asthma or hay fever seemed worse lately? Thanks to herbarium studies, we now know that alder, blackberry, sycamore, oaks, elms ragweed and grasses have increased their pollen grain production by 50 percent due to changes in climate. More info and Zoom link on website link below.

Join Clear Creek staff for a guided hike each Wednesday. These hikes are an excellent option for those who prefer to hike with a buddy.

Meet at the Clear Creek Education Center. We'll get started with a brief tutorial on AllTrails and iNaturalist apps, then, hike for approximately 1.5 hours on various routes selected by staff.

Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Remember to bring bug spray, sunscreen, a water bottle, and dress weather-wise.

All ages welcome. Youth under 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

No registration required.

Clear Creek trails are soft (non-paved) trails and may be inaccessible to wheelchairs and strollers

This book is a classic Pulitzer Prize-winning study of the Atlantic blue crab and the people of Chesapeake Bay who have depended on it for generations.

From Good Reads - "Nature enthusiasts and fans of fine literature alike will find Beautiful Swimmers a timeless and enchanting study in the tradition of Rachel Carson and Annie Dillard."

Come to the meeting for the discussion whether you have read the book or not. Note the new location: This is a very nice to meet and we are allowed to have food and beverages.

Info: Terry McIntire at tdmcintire@gmail.com

Dan Moulton presents the caustic impacts of over the counter pesticides and why, despite many studies showing their cancer producing effects, many cities and residents in the U.S. still use these toxic staples.

Info: Victoria@DallasSierraClub.org.

Dr. Cody Montana Whittenburg, the Environmental Services Director for the City of Fort Worth, discusses the new department and how it will serve the city.

Cody's presentation will cover the following:

1) City of Fort Worth Environmental Service Department overview

2) Updates on key projects and initiatives to include landfill gas

3) Upcoming events and ways to get involved or to share ideas.

Potluck Dinners are back! Bring your favorite appetizer, side, salad or dessert to share, and don't forget to bring your own non-alcoholic drink of choice. (Please consider bringing vegetarian options.) We encourage guests to arrive early, between 6:35-6:40 p.m., to partake of food prior to the start of the meeting.