September 15, 2014 | 
Author On Saturday, September 27, our Giant Sycamore will be one of the National Public Lands Day projects. During the morning of the 27th, we’ll be moving the picnic tables, the sign board, and the hitching rails further from the tree base to allow the soil under the tree to recover to its natural state. We’ll also be spreading bark mulch under the tree to speed up the soil’s recuperation.
For this project, we’ll have permission from the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) to use their construction road to drive our vehicles down to Wilson Creek and park there. So instead of an 8-mile hike to reach the tree, it will now be only a short ¼ mile walk.
If you would like to participate in this project, please contact Duke Monson at duke.fhollow@earthlink.net or 214-422-2929 with the number of adults who will be coming, and if you can provide any of the following tools:
- Shovel
- Rake
- Metal-tined pitchfork
If you can come, you’ll need water, bug-spray, long pants, long-sleeves, gloves, and a bag-lunch. We’ll start at 830am and hopefully be finished by noon. Duke will provide directions to the construction road entrance as you RSVP.
TTPA will bring chainsaws and some hand tools.
Where – NTMWD Construction entrance on Orr Road
When – 830am, Saturday, September 27
Directions from Highland Park trailhead – exit the trailhead and turn right on Snider Lane. Follow Snider Lane to the end, and turn right onto Winningkoff. Follow Winningkoff, through the stop sign at Blondy Jheune, and to the next stop sign. Turn left onto Orr Road. Follow Orr Road past the main entrance to the Wastewater Treatment plant, and turn right into the construction entrance (50yds past the main entrance).
Directions from US75 – exit onto Stacey Rd eastbound. Follow Stacey Rd until it ends at the light on Country Club Drive. Turn left onto Country Club and then turn right at the next light (you are now back on Stacey Rd). Follow Stacey Rd until it dead ends at a stop sign, turn right onto Orr Rd. About 1 mile south, you will reach the construction entrance to the Wastewater Treatment plant. If you reach the main entrance, you’ve gone 50yds to far.
With the rain coming down on Thursday and Friday, we’re cancelling the ride. Too muddy and slippery.
We’ll rideout at 10am, and enjoy meeting friends at the Giant Sycamore tree. (Brown bag lunch optional)
DATE: Saturday, September 13, 2014
TIME: Rideout starting at 10am
LOCATION: Highland Park Park Trailhead
Bring a brown bag for lunch at the Sycamore.
Remember to bring your current Coggins test results for each horse!
Our plans to gather at Brockdale Park Trailhead, and work on opening the new trailbed at the north end of the Raptor Center. There will also be some trailhead maintenance and trail maintenance on the stretch from Brockdale to the worksite.
Where – Brockdale Park Trailhead
When – 830am, Friday, August 29
What to bring – bags for trash, loppers, long sleeves, gloves, and water
Our plans at the moment are to gather at the Highland Park Trailhead, and work on trail maintenance and fallen tree cleanup as needed. However, the plans may change, so please check this site for last minute changes.
Where – Highland Park Trailhead
When – 8am, Saturday, August 9
What to bring – bags for trash, loppers, chainsaw, long sleeves, and gloves
Our plans at the moment are to gather at the Brockdale Trailhead, and work on trail maintenance and trailhead cleanup as needed. However, the plans may change, so please check this site for last minute changes.
Where – Brockdale Trailhead
When – 8am, Saturday, July 12
What to bring – bags for trash, loppers, chainsaw, long sleeves, and gloves
We’ll be having our second Moonlight ride of 2014! This time with a fish-fry and potluck dinner beforehand.
DATE: Saturday, July 12, 2014
TIME: Dining at 7pm, Rideout after sunset (8pm-ish?)
LOCATION: Brockdale Park Trailhead
We’ll supply the fish, you bring the salads and desserts!
Remember to bring your current Coggins test results for each horse! And flashlights? and Bug Spray!!! It may be warm, but we’ll see you there!
Our plans at the moment are to gather at the Brockdale Trailhead, and work on trail maintenance as needed. However, the plans may change, so please check this site for last minute changes.
Where – Brockdale Trailhead
When – 9am, Saturday, June 14
What to bring – bags for trash, loppers, chainsaw, long sleeves, and gloves
We’ll be having our first Moonlight ride of 2014!
DATE: Saturday, June 7, 2014
TIME: Rideout at or after sunset (8pm-ish?)
LOCATION: Brockdale Park Trailhead
Remember to bring your current Coggins test results for each horse! And flashlights? and Bug Spray!!! It may be warm, but we’ll see you there!
We’ll rideout at 10am, and enjoy meeting friends at the Giant Sycamore tree. (Brown bag lunch optional)
DATE: Saturday, May 17, 2014
TIME: Rideout starting at 10am
LOCATION: Highland Park Park Trailhead
Bring a brown bag for lunch at the Sycamore.
Remember to bring your current Coggins test results for each horse!
We’ll be gathering at the Highland Park Trailhead and working north (or possibly south), trimming and clearing as needed.
Where – Highland Park Trailhead
When – 9am, Saturday, May 10
What to bring – bags for trash, loppers, chainsaw, long sleeves, and gloves
