Walkers explore a prairie at Spring Creek Forest Preserve in Garland. Photo by Adam Cochran/Wild DFW. By Amy Martin Aug. 18, 2022 Original post at https://greensourcedfw.org/articles/hikers-guide-dirt-trails-dfw Local cities invest millions in paved paths, yet largely ignore the public’s passion for […]
Dirt trails lead to close encounters with nature
A trail traces through wildflowers on a slope at Tandy Hills Natural Area. Photo by Don Young/Wild DFW. By Amy Martin Aug. 18, 2022 Original post at https://greensourcedfw.org/articles/dirt-trails-lead-close-encounters-nature A few years ago, I shattered […]
North Texas Wild: Twelve Hills Nature Center offers Oak Cliff oasis
by Amy Martin According to Marcie Haley, Twelve Hills Nature Center is a welcome anomaly in this part of town. “In Oak Cliff, every piece of open land is being developed and yet here we are,” said Haley. […]
North Texas Wild: Citizen scientists document urban wildlife on iNaturalist
iNaturalist is a place where you can record what you see in nature, meet other nature lovers and learn about the natural world. Courtesy of iNaturalist. Aug. 25, 2015 By Amy Martin Texas Parks & […]
North Texas Wild: Stalking edible ‘urban’ wild plants with survival expert Mark Suter
March 31, 2015 By Amy Martin I ate Fair Oaks Park. Not all of it, but a fair portion of it in a three-hour foraging walk around the Dallas park. Better known for its sprawling […]
North Texas Wild: Hope is a thing with feathers at Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
North Texas Wild: Birds of all feathers ‘heal’ together at Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation Center North Texas Wild is a monthly column by Amy Martin showcasing the ‘wild’ side of DFW. Feb. 21, 2015 By Amy Martin […]
North Texas Wild: Nature news for the wintertime blues
Jan. 19, 2015 By Amy Martin Brrrr! Not the greatest of hiking weather this time of year. Here are some options to get your nature on without getting cold, plus ways to help support parks… […]
North Texas Wild: Bringing nature into your holiday
Where to celebrate the solstice in DFW and see the best light displays, along with tips for natural decorating and green gifts. Dec. 16, 2014 By Amy Martin For thousands of years, we lived by […]
North Texas Wild: Your guide to exploring the Great Trinity Forest
North Texas Wild: Your guide to exploring the Great Trinity Forest This is the second part of Amy Martin’s coverage of the Great Trinity Forest. Part 1: Who’s Watching Out for the Great Trinity Forest […]
North Texas Wild: Great Trinity Forest and the future of Pemberton Hill
North Texas Wild: Who’s watching out for the Great Trinity Forest and the future of Pemberton Hill? Nov. 18, 2014 By Amy Martin. The Great Trinity Forest — thousands of undeveloped acres south and southeast […]
North Texas Wild: River Legacy Parks in Arlington
North Texas Wild: Arlington’s River Legacy remains rooted in natural landscape Oct. 6, 2014 By Amy Martin Photos by Scooter Smith When a meandering prairie river runs through your city, should you straighten […]