The Native Prairie Tour is south of Farmersville. It is reported to be 
one of the best native prairies in North Texas, and covers 50-60 acres. 
We will meet at the Heard Museum parking lot at 1:00 on Sunday, June 5th 
to carpool.

For More Info:

Jim Smittle, Secretary and Publicity, Collin County Chapter,
Native Plant Society of Texas
jim@smittle.com

This Saturday, May 28th, is the annual Stiff Creek wildflower walk, a great
chance to see wildflowers in bloom and a historic cemetery from the
mid-1800's that has never been plowed, creating a beautiful prairie
fragment. The location is northeast of McKinney. The walk will be followed
by a pot luck at Bill and Fran Woodfin's.

The walk begins at 9:30 walk and brunch is at 11:30.

RSVP to Fran at fswoodfin@dfwair.net for directions and to let us know
you're coming.

Come out of your shell and make your way down to the Trinity River Audubon
Center for a free, fun-filled family event, Texas TurtlePalooza- Saturday,
June 4th, 10am to 2pm.

Turtles are some of the oldest and most beautiful creatures on our amazing
planet. Around since the time of the dinosaurs, they’ll only survive the
threats they face today with our help. Fascinating and beautiful turtle
species share our Texas home; we will highlight ways in which we can all
play a part in helping ensure their survival.

Meet different turtle species up close. Learn to identify and count Texas
turtles through “Texas Turtle Watch”, a citizen science program. Enjoy talks

Plant “keys” are one of the best ways to identify and learn plant species,
but they can be tricky to use. Practice using a key to identify the many
vines at Trinity River Audubon Center, then go into the field to practice
tree identification with a plant key.

This program is free, but RSVP’s are required; please contact Dana Wilson,
dwilson@audubon.org or 214-309-5850.

Both of these events will be held at the Trinity River Audubon Center 
(www.trinityriveraudubon.org)

Invasive species in the urban environment

Saturday June 18, 10a.m.-12p.m.

Join us for a conversation about invasive plant and animal species: where
they came from, why they’re a problem, and what we can do to control them.

Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a hike on the trails to look for invasive species on
our property (before TRAC’s excellent volunteers completely eradicate them!)

This program is free to the public but RSVP’s are required; please contact
Dana Wilson, dwilson@audubon.org or (214-309-5850) to save your space.

From coyotes and bobcats to rabbits and opossums, learn facts about those species as well as tips on how to live among them. Free.

Free admission. Stay tuned for details.

The whole family can spend the night at the zoo for Father's Day with this special Lights Out program, with activities, talks, and zoo tours. Ages 7 and up. Reserve early. $45/person.

Explore the nature trails surrounding the Science Center on a family-friendly naturalist-led nature walk. Free.

Producing beef from grass - a use of natural resources for which Texas has long been famous, consumer interest in grassfed, natural and other “non-conventionally produced” beef is rising, so whether you manage grass, own cattle or just want to learn more about grassfed beef production, this conference is for you. $250.