What a great winter and spring it has been here for Groundwork Dallas. First and foremost, we have had several staffing changes and are excited to welcome the new team of Susan, Stuart, Raini, and of course, myself. We are also looking forward to the arrival of our newest member Erin later in May. GWD [...]
On March 5th, Groundwork Dallas was thrilled to honor our beloved supporters Mary McDermott Cook and Garrett Boone at The Foundry Bar, a sister-establishment to the delicious Chicken Scratch http://cs-tf.com/ next door. Nestled in the quiet but up-and-coming neighborhood just west of the Dallas’ newest addition, the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, The Foundry filled with [...]
January 12, 2013 10am – 2pm Why Trees Please? Many trees at the Stone Tables Entrance to White Rock Lake located at E. Lake Highlands Dr. & N. Buckner Blvd. have reached maturity and are beginning to die out. A planting of young trees will guarantee the enjoyment of the area for generations to come [...]
November 15th, 2012 The Cooper Institute volunteered with us at the Keeton Park Golf Course to perform trail maintenance at the Piedmont Ridge Trail. Afterwards we took a tour through the Gateway Trail, to Renda Meadow, and finally the Scyene Overlook. Take a look at the video they made of our expidition! *** October 27, [...]
Helping Hands for America’s Lands Saturday September 29, 2012 is National Public Lands Day. Groundwork Dallas will be participating in this nation wide event sponsored by The National Environmental Educational Foundation. We will meet at the Loop 12 boat ramp at 8:00 am – address is 4600 Loop 12. Please call Susan or Cindi at [...]
This has been an exciting year. We have begun expanding our programs, We have moved into our new space, We have hired a new Operations Manager, Brought on board several new Interns, Completed and MOU with the City of Dallas and are nearing completion of our “Adopt a trail/Adopt a green space” program with the [...]
The Mission of Groundwork Dallas: Groundwork Dallas’ mission is to enable people to realize the merits of the Great Trinity Forest, its surrounding resources, and its impact on our future. And, to encourage the community to use, preserve, and enhance these natural resources. What does that mean to you o’ citizen of Dallas? It means [...]