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The Preservation Society for Spring Creek Forest is dedicated to protecting and maintaining the forest and preserve in Garland. Spring Creek is a biologically diverse, 230-acre oak forest and prairie with natural and concrete trails, native plants and animals. Join the society for guest speakers, nature walks, special events and monthly work sessions to remove invasive plants, pick up trash and maintain trails. For more information and updates on events, visit SpringCreekForest.org and the Facebook group page.

Bird Walks With Reba Collins

1787 Holford Road

Nov. 25 and 26

8 to 9:30 a.m.

What birds are in Spring Creek Preserve for winter? Come for a morning walk and find out. Reservations are required. Groups are limited to 10 people per walk because too many people scare away the birds. Contact Reba at rcollins20@verizon.net to reserve your spot. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars.

13th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IS FOR THE BIRDS

1787 Holford Road

Dec. 2

10 to 11:30 a.m.

Children will help make biodegradable bird feeders out of peanut butter and bird seed. These feeders will be used to decorate Eastern Red Cedars for the birds of Spring Creek. Decorating of the trees will take place between 10 and 11:30 a.m. If you choose to bring premade feeders from home, recipes for acceptable materials can be found at SpringCreekForest.org.

Fourth Sunday Nature Walk Series

Free group walking tours of the natural areas around the preserve take place on the fourth Sunday of each month. The tours are designed for both novice and advanced naturalists.

2 to 3:30 p.m.

Sept. 24, 1787 Holford Road, Judy Aschner, Insects on the Prairie

Oct. 29, 1770 Holford Road, Kimberlie Sasan, Galls in the Forest

Nov. 26, 1770 Holford Road, Ti any Lipsett, Family Time in the Forest

Work Sessions

Break into teams with a knowledgeable leader and work on projects that include removing invasive plants, maintaining trails and picking up trash. Closed-toe shoes are mandatory. Bring bug spray and water. Bring hand tools including trash grabbers, loppers or hand clippers if you have them. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

9 to 11 a.m.

Sept. 9, Hal Park at Ranger Drive

Oct. 14 and Dec. 9, 1770 Holford Road

Nov. 11, 1787 Holford Road