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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

May 6 and 7

8 to 9:30 a.m.

What birds are in Spring Creek Preserve in summer?

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.

Speaker Series

Join regional experts that speak on issues relevant to Spring Creek Preserve from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month through Zoom.

May 2, Jerry Alcorn, We Live in a World of Pollenators

WORK SESSION

1787 Holford Road

May 13 9 to 11 a.m.

Work on projects including removing invasive plants, maintaining trails and picking up trash. Join the Annual Bring Your Own Picnic on the Prairie.

An Evening With Moths

1770 Holford Road

July 22

8:30 p.m.

Join the Society for An Evening with Moths featuring special guest Sam Kieschnick, Urban Wildlife Biologist from Texas Parks and Wildlife. National Moth Week celebrates the beauty, life cycles and habitats of moths. Due to the nocturnal nature of moths, there will be several light sheets set up to attract moths that live in the Preserve. Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and help with identification. Bring a magnifying glass for a better view of these beautiful moths.