Birds & Blooms at the Ned & Genie Fritz Texas Buckeye Trail Restoration with Ned’s Texas Conservation Alliance
Sat., October 19, 2024
Join Trinity Coalition, North Texas Master Naturalist, and Dallas Parks and Recreation, together with Texas Conservation Alliance, founded by Ned and Genie Fritz, and Ned Fritz Legacy, on Saturday, October 19, for a morning of birding to observe migratory birds on their journey south.
After birding, participate in a hands-on activity to plant native plants and milkweed along the Ned & Genie Fritz Texas Buckeye Trail to support birds and pollinators in the urban environment. Volunteers will help restore prairie habitats, protect wildlife, and enjoy a fun time outdoors. You also have the option to control privet on Genie’s Shortcut on the soft-surface sections of the trail.
Agenda:
- 8:30 – 9:45 am: Birding with Karen Carpenter (NTMN Member) and Heather Bullock (Lights Out, Dallas Assistant Coordinator)
- 9:45 – 10:00 am: Break
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Planting native plants & controlling privet.
Please note: Minors under the age of 16 need to be accompanied by a guardian.
Register to be notified of changes due to weather. Questions? Contact: Mei Ling Liu.
Address:
Ned & Genie Fritz Texas Buckeye Trail in Blair Park
7000 Bexar Street Dallas, Texas, 75215
Across from Bonton Farms, meet under the park pavilion.
Extra Parking on Saturdays
Buckeye Trail Commons Early Head Start
6717 Bexar Street Dallas, TX 75215
Preparation
• Bring your favorite work gloves (we will provide old gloves)
• Bring hand shovels and pruning loppers (we have some but tend to run out)
• Bring water (16 ounces minimum)
• Wear sturdy closed toed shoes, long pants, and long sleeved over-shirt
• Use mosquito repellent
Download the free app, iNaturalist, and become a Citizen Scientist with us.
Please take pics and text to Kristi at 214.676.5580
Optional lunch
Afterwards, join us at The Market Cafe at Bonton Farms (approximately 12:40pm). The wait is sometimes long, but food is delish!
• To learn more about Ned and Genie Fritz, go to: NedFritz.com.
• Engage on our Ned Fritz Legacy Facebook page.
• Ned & Genie Fritz Texas Buckeye Trail restoration is under the supervision of Dallas Parks & Recreation, in collaboration with Trinity Coalition, North Texas Master Naturalist, and Ned Fritz Legacy.
