Ned Fritz Audubon Dallas Scholarship Application
The Ned Fritz Audubon Dallas Scholarship is open to members of Audubon Dallas who have a demonstrated interest in the environmental and /or natural sciences. Candidates must be residents of Dallas County, Texas. One scholarship up to $2000 will be awarded annually for a project, class, work shop, or camp that will benefit nature or the environment and support the mission of Audubon Dallas.
New Application Deadline is February 14, 2012.
Download Application Here.
Audubon Dallas Student Scholarship Application
The Audubon Dallas Student Scholarship is open to high school students (grades 10-12) with a demonstrated interest in the environmental and/or natural sciences. Candidates must be residents of Dallas County, Texas and planning to major in environmental studies or the natural sciences in a two or four year college. One scholarship up to $500 will be awarded annually for a project that will benefit nature or the environment.
New Application Deadline is February 14, 2012.
Download Application Here
Geoffrey B. Stanford Trout Lily Walk
Sunday, February 26
Location: Cedar Ridge Preserve
Time: 1:00 PM
Description: Trout lilies, or white dog-toothed violets, are the harbingers of spring in the plant world. These flowers in the lily family bloom from just mid-February to mid-March. And there are many interesting facts about trout lilies. Did you know trout lily bulbs produce just one leaf in the first 6 years, then 2 leaves, a scape (stem) and a flower in the 7th year?
Details: Master Naturalist and long-time CRP volunteer Jim Varnum will conduct a short walk to observe trout lilies. The walk last approximately 1 hour. Bring your camera. Wear sturdy boots or shoes with good ankle support. Join Jim for a nature walk afterwards.
Contact Jim Varnum at jevarnum@aol.com or 214-543-2055. RSVP is not needed.
Geoffrey B. Stanford Trout Lily Walk
Saturday, March 3
Location: Cedar Ridge Preserve
Time: 10:00 AM
Description: Trout lilies, or white dog-toothed violets, are the harbingers of spring in the plant world. These flowers in the lily family bloom from just mid-February to mid-March. And there are many interesting facts about trout lilies. Did you know trout lily bulbs produce just one leaf in the first 6 years, then 2 leaves, a scape (stem) and a flower in the 7th year?
Details: Master Naturalist and long-time CRP volunteer Jim Varnum will conduct a short walk to observe trout lilies. The walk will start at 10:00 AM and will last approximately 1 hour. Bring your camera. Wear sturdy boots or shoes with good ankle support. Join Jim for a nature walk afterwards.
Contact Jim Varnum at jevarnum@aol.com or 214-543-2055. RSVP is not needed.
CHECK OUT FIELD TRIPS AT CRP.
Our new sign donated by Paul Stringer, of Hightech Signs, 972-257-1100.
7171 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, Texas 75249 (972-709-7784)
LOCATION MAP
HOURS:
November 1 - March 31 - 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. April 1 - October 31 - 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Closed Mondays
At an elevation of 755 feet, Cedar Ridge Preserve (formerly the Dallas Nature Center) is a slice of the hill country just 20 minutes from downtown Dallas. Cedar Ridge Preserve is a natural habitat of 600 acres featuring about 9 miles of trails, native trees, grasses and wildflowers, butterfly gardens, limited picnic areas and wild mammals, birds, insects and reptiles. CRP has been managed by Audubon Dallas since April 2003 by charter from the Dallas County Park & Open Space Program and the City of Dallas. To view the General Rules and Regulations from the Dallas County Park and Open Space Program, click here.
Please be aware that wheeled vehicles of ALL types, including bicycles, are prohibited on the trails. NOTE: CRP cannot accommodate large groups because there are not a lot of seating, tables, or other picnic equipment.
TRAIL MAP
POSSUMHAW TRAIL GUIDE
Conservation in Action! -
Third Saturday of Every Month from 9:00-Noon
Habitat Restoration & Trail Maintenance at Cedar Ridge Preserve happens the 3rd Saturday of every month throughout the year, rain or shine. Volunteers remove non-native plants, restore trails, and work in the butterfly garden. Repairing trails reduces erosion trouble spots and removing non-native plants clears crowded trail edges. We'll provide snacks, water, pruning shears, shovels, and work gloves. All you need to bring is sun screen and bug repellent. Questions? Contact info_CRP@yahoo.com
For questions about educational programming, scheduling a visit by a school group, or planning a Scout project, call 972-709-7784.
Want to help CRP and recycle at the same time? Save your old printer cartridges, and give them to Ed or Sharon Noyce if you see them at CRP or at a program meeting. They'll take them to Staples and get some money back.
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Help us keep CRP in top condition? By donating both your time (come to our Conservation in Action! workdays) and money (suggested donation of $3), you'll be doing your part to maintaining the preserve and its wonderful trails. |
What is the best dressed hiker at Cedar Ridge Preserve wearing?
A Cedar Ridge Preserve T-shirt, of course!
To buy T-shirts, come to a Conservation in Action (CIA) workday held on the third Saturday of every month or an Audubon Dallas program meeting on the second Monday of most months. (To see our lineup of programs, click here.) Our shirts are only $15 (but if you'd like to slip in a little more, every bit helps). You can be proud of the role you play in supporting CRP by volunteering and promoting the preserve by wearing our logo.
NOTE: For more information about another Audubon sanctuary in Dallas - Trinity River Audubon Center (TRAC), call 214-398-8722 or visit : http://www.trinityriveraudubon.org/
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