Butler Nelson Memorial Park includes two historic cemeteries. Today, the park is a link to local African Americans, many of whom came to Dallas before 1865. Among those buried here are business owners; civil rights activists; pastors; doctors; educators, four … Read More
On September 22nd, 2021, The City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department hosted a Saluting Branches event to help beautify historical L. Butler Nelson Cemetery in Dallas, TX. Saluting Branches is a non-profit organization honoring American service men and … Read More
Urban forests play an important role in a city by filtering air and water, controlling storm water, conserving energy, and providing animal habitat and shade. To help Dallas residents learn more about the forest right in their own backyard, a … Read More
The Dallas Urban Forest Master Plan Team is looking for inspiring images of urban trees in Dallas that portray the connection between trees and people. A selection of winning photographs will be published in the Urban Forest Master Plan. Th … Read More
CAN YOU FEEL IT? Average daily high temperatures during 2011’s warm months D Magazine LOCAL NEWS >> Article: A Reminder That Trees Can Help Save Dallas A pair of new reports show just how important a role trees play in … Read More
To Protect and Defend Oh, how happy we should be, That we have shade under a tree. Shade that reduces bills, And also produces chills. We can’t relax, We’ve been given this task. To protect and defend, Just like … Read More
Nomination Form Everyday Hero Award Awarded to an individual with outstanding community service who has demonstrated leadership in a project or organization and has shown exceptional dedication to improving the urban forests of Texas. Excellence in Education Award Awarded … Read More
