Wild Ones DFW Chapter serves communities in Dallas, Tarrant, Denton, Collin, Ellis, Johnson and Kaufman counties.
https://dfw.wildones.org/
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Wild Ones South Central Texas (Seedling) Chapter serves the Texas regions of the southern Blackland Prairie, Edwards Plateau, East Central Texas Plains, and a portion of Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes.
https://southcentraltexas.wildones.org/
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If you do not find a chapter near you, or if you choose not to be part of a Wild Ones chapter, you may choose to be a Partner At Large (PAL). A PAL is not assigned to a chapter but joins a group of members who work solo in their own communities or simply enjoy the benefits of a Wild Ones membership. Either way – as a chapter member or as a PAL, you receive all the benefits of membership. Join Now!
Upcoming Chapter Events in Texas
USA-NPN Phenology Week 2026 - Nature's Notebook - Theresa Crimmins, Director, National Phenology Network
Hosted by Wild Ones DFW ChapterOnline/Virtual
Volunteers Needed Public Welcome Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
March 16-20, 2026 is Phenology Week - a virtual celebration of the seasonal cycles of plants and animals. The purpose of Phenology Week is to celebrate YOU, Nature's Notebook observers, Local Phenology Programs, and partners!
We'll have webinars, awards, daily challenges, observer stories, and more
Monday, March 16, 12 PM CT
Watching plants, witnessing change
Nature's Notebook, a platform for tracking seasonal activity in plants and animals, is used by both backyard observers and groups of individuals called Local Phenology Programs.
USA-NPN Director Theresa Crimmins will discuss patterns emerging in observations that have been collected by dedicated observers in the Southwest region,with special focus on a long-running Local Phenology Program based at the ABQ BioPark.
Phenology Training - How to Use Nature's Notebook
Hosted by Wild Ones DFW ChapterOnline/Virtual
Volunteers Needed Public Welcome Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Hands-On/How-To Workshop
This workshop provides an overview of the USA-National Phenology Network and how you can use their application, Nature's Notebook, to record the life-cycle of native pollinator plants. You'll receive training to be a community scientist and then observe phenological activity in youryard to help our understanding of how seasonal changes impact our environment, native host and nectar plants and pollinators.
Protecting the Jewels of the Night
Hosted by Wild Ones DFW ChapterOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Fireflies are more than just a nostalgic childhood memory; they are vital indicators of a healthy ecosystem. In this presentation, Xerces Ambassador Mei Ling Liu explores the science-based efforts of the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation to protect these essential insects and their habitats. We will dive into the specific challenges fireflies face area and discuss actionable, science-backed strategies for conservation—from reducing pesticide use to implementing effective light pollution mitigation.
About Our Speaker
Mei Ling Liu serves as the Education Specialist for the Texas Conservation Alliance, educating the public on how to build better habitats through native plants and dark sky advocacy. As a Texas Master Naturalist, she is passionate about empowering others to become stewards of the natural world.
In 2025, Mei Ling became an Ambassador for the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. She is a vocal advocate for the science-based preservation of invertebrates and the global conservation efforts needed to protect the habitats that sustain them.