Joshua Byrne of the Fort Worth Zoo has been passionate about insects since before he could talk, and once he was able to, it was all he talked about. He has kept and studied invertebrates privately for over 20 years, as well as professionally through the Iowa State Insect Zoo, Little Rock Zoo, and currently the Fort Worth Zoo. He has a bachelor’s degree in animal ecology from Iowa State University, but was extremely happy to move to Texas where the weather is warmer and the insects are bigger!

Possessing a deep attachment to the land that shines through Wild DFW, Amy will bring insight into how to appreciate and explore our North Texas nature. The talk pairs radiant photographs of the outdoors and poetic passages from the book with her own profound experiences, including how hiking trails helped her heal from a near-fatal spinal injury. Discover the passion of the prairie, nurturing bottomland forests, soaring escarpments, and cast-iron Eastern Cross Timbers, all bound up with our river, the elusive Trinity.

Buy a Wild DFW in the gift shop and get it signed!

After the talk, we'll talk an amble to experience some of the talk tips about experiencing nature. We'll do a loop around the grounds, visiting these specialty gardens: Master Gardeners’ Garden, Native Butterfly Habitat, Benny J Simpson Texas Natives Plant Collection, and Robert & Nancy Dedman Shade Garden.

Have you taken photos of trips or avian life forms in your neighborhood? Want to share them with your fellow FWAS Members? It's that time of year again to go through your folders and find those gems. Forward your photos to Jim Jones. Include a list of photos with a description of the subject, including when and where taken. Remember to reduce the file size to below 3 MB. Videos are also welcome!

You can email the photos in batches to jim_jones@fwas.org or upload them to cloud storage (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.) to share with Jim, which is the best way to get your files to him. Deadline for submissions is May 2, 2024. 

Guided walk through SCNP with emphasis on finding blooming glen rose yuccas and active Yucca Moths.

Male and female moths emerge from their cocoons in the spring, timed with the blossoming of the yucca plant. There is an extraordinary partnership between the yucca moth and the yucca plant. They are so interdependent that one cannot live without the other.

Wear STURDY shoes or boots, maybe bring BUG SPRAY and WATER, and especially a good FLASHLIGHT or headlamp with fresh batteries. The walk back will be in the dark, so a good light will be essential.

Employees, customers, clients and members of the community are all welcome. Spread the word and invite your family and friends to participate. 

Accepted items:

• Old bills
• Old checks 
• Letterhead 
• Brochures 
• File folders 
• Post-its
• Paper 
• Newspaper
• Envelopes
• Photos
• Dated bank statements
• Credit card offers 
• Old tax information 

No box limit. Shredding ends when truck is full.

Free.

Directions: Come in on Monahans, turn left on Ozona (we will collect the items there) then exit on Marathon.

Five residential gardens and one public garden will be showcased on the self-guided tour in East Dallas and Old Lake Highlands. Educational opportunities offered.

Purchase tickets online. Garden locations emailed to ticket holders. 

$18 - online prior to 6 p.m. on May 17.

$22 - online after 6 p.m. on May 17.

See website link below.

Come re-create the adventure chapter on Sheri Capehart Nature Preserve from Wild DFW: Explore the Amazing Nature Around Dallas-Fort Worth with members of Friends of Sheri Capehart Nature Preserve. You’ve read about Eastern Cross Timbers in Wild DFW, Now experience the finest remnant of it in North Texas. 

The Keep Texas Beautiful Conference is the primary statewide educational event for community leaders to network, gain knowledge on environmental issues, recycling, and litter prevention, and recognize community excellence.

David Buggs, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), is the keynote speaker.