LLELA Lewisville Lake
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2,000 acres of tallgrass prairies & bottomland forests tucked into the rolling hills of north central Texas, with the Trinity River running through it all Tucked into the folds of the soft rolling hills of north central Texas, situated beneath the Lewisville Dam, the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) occupies a unique ecological position in the landscape of North America. It is here where the northwestern-most extent of the bottomland forests stretch fingers into the southern end of the tallgrass prairie of the Midwest; where the Elm Fork of the Trinity River winds its way out of the sandy uplands of the dry Cross Timbers into the deep, rich soils of the Blackland prairies; where agricultural lands intergrade with ranching and a rapidly growing urban expanse.
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facebook.comLLELA relies in thousands of volunteer hours to achieve its mission. Please join us in congratulating Richard Johnson, whose work at LLELA was recognized and rewarded by the Elm Fork Chapter Texas Master Naturalists as their Volunteer of the Year!!
Check out this video by Texas Parks and Wildlife to learn how the West was won. #SpotlightOnExcellence
Despite its name, the ring on a Ring-necked Duck's neck is seldom visible. You might just barely make it out in this photo, if you zoom in. #FieldNotesFriday Photo: Larry Brennan
#ThrowbackThursday to when we used a game camera to confirm the presence of river otters at LLELA, back in February 2013. There have been sightings and signs since, and we believe them to be a transient presence as they move up and down the river. River otters are in fact making a big comeback in Texas.
"Sometimes ya' just gotta' wonder how birds find that one thing to put in between you and them..." Photo and words: Larry Brennan
There's still time for home-schooled children in 3rd-8th grade to register for our Home School Natural Science classes. We'll study North Texas ecosystems on March 22, April 12, April 26, and May 10. Complete details are at: https://www.llela.org/learn/home-school-natural-science-classes
Having a hard time spotting the green within the metroplex? Listen to Dallas Public Library's POND Podcast on Natural Dallas. This 30 minute interview features LLELA staff and the work they've accomplished with over a decade of dedication to the biological ark that is LLELA.
For over ten years, Rue Mapp, CEO and founder of Outdoor Afro, has been working tirelessly to share the joy and serenity of public spaces. LLELA has fans all over the world and Outdoor Afro has networks in over 20 states, is there one near you? #SpotlightOnExcellence
John James Audubon cut his teeth on ornithology at a early age. At 18, the young Haitian man conducted the first ever bird banding experiments using string and Eastern Phoebes. Check out #Audubon's website and read more about this conservation hero. #SpotlightOnExcellence
Spring is just around the corner so check out the Spring 2018 edition of "The Leaflet" to make plans to get outside and enjoy all that LLELA has to offer.
Remember to look up while you're hiking, even if you're not a birder. There are more creatures among the branches than just birds. For example, opossums are seen climbing as often as they're seen on the ground. Opposable thumbs on their hind feet, sharp claws, and a prehensile tail make them very comfortable in trees. While up there, they seek shelter and search out fruit, nuts, or bird eggs to feed on. #FieldNotesFriday Photo: Jennifer Linde
Canvasback drakes. Watch for these and other wintering ducks for a few more weeks at Bittern Marsh, along the river, and at the Beaver Pond on the Cottonwood Trail. Catch them while you can, spring migration is coming soon. Photo: Mike Fox
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