Friendship Force Dallas for April
Ned Fritz, His Environmental Achievements, and the Great Weed War with Amy Martin
Date/Time: Saturday, April 8, from 2 to 3:30 pm
Location: Forest Green Library, 9619 Greenville Ave Dallas 75243
While he’s best known for his activist work with forests and the Trinity River, lawyer and environmentalist Ned Fritz was also the first in the nation to garner huge news headlines in defense of native plants. Ned and Genie had purchased land off Bachman Creek in 1952 and built a home. He kept the yard wild like a prairie. Genie wanted at least some lawn near the house and was granted a patch—but she had to mow it. Ned’s prairie was next to the street. As the street gentrified, not all neighbors approved. In 1970, the city weed inspector was called and called and called. Each time, Ned beat it back on technicalities. The city threatened to take him to court. What a mistake that was. The trial, called Great Weed War, gained nationwide press. Discover how he won over not only a jury but also Genie. Presented by the team creating Ned Fritz Legacy, a biographical website being developed about Ned.
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Optional dinner afterward:
Primo Brothers Pizza – 9310 Forest Lane
#134, Dallas 75243 (back of strip at SW corner of Abrams/Forest)
Pizzas and full Italian menu. BYOB if you want wine.
No reservations are needed.
Guests are welcome!
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