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: 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 […]
North Texas Wild: Escape the heat at these green retreats
By Amy Martin, Mon., Aug. 25, 2014 / Summers in Texas extend deep into September, even October. Months after the longest day, the ground continues to absorb and radiate heat. Trapped in our air-conditioned […]
North Texas Wild: Why we should lobby to save Lake Fannin Park
Amy Martin’s ‘North Texas Wild’: Why North Texas should lobby to save Lake Fannin Park • Last year, the U.S. Forest Service locked the gate to significant areas of Lake Fannin Park, a wilderness gem on […]
North Texas Wild: Lennox Woods: Old growth forest provides sublime day trip
North Texas Wild: Old growth forest provides sublime day trip May 14, 2014 By Amy Martin Photos by Scooter Smith North Texas Wild is an ongoing series showcasing the wild spaces in and around […]
North Texas Wild: Chris Jackson shares 7 secrets to wildlife photography
North Texas Wild: Chris Jackson shares 7 secrets to wildlife photography April 16, 2014 By Amy Martin Chris Jackson makes wildlife photography look easy on his blog, DFW Urban Wildlife. Yet garnering photos like his […]
North Texas Wild: Our Bird on the Street Guide
North Texas Wild: Our Bird on the Street Guide Feb. 10, 2014 By Amy Martin Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul And sings the tune without the words And never […]
North Texas Wild: Go north to see vast wetlands & ancient mountains
North Texas Wild: Go north to see vast wetlands & ancient mountains We’re launching a new series by Dallas-based writer Amy Martin. She’ll be your guide to the natural landscapes that surround the Metroplex through […]
Bob Jones Nature Center
Moonlady Rambles: Bob Jones Nature Center 355 E. Bob Jones Road – Southlake, Texas 76092 Organization: 817.939.1110 Facility and Preserve: 817.491.6333 It’s a bit like salmon swimming upstream, but worth it. To reach […]