Links

Audubon Dallas Find up-to-date reports from well- birded, diverse areas located throughout the Dallas metro area.	Benny J. Simpson's Texas Native Shrubs Searchable database of information and photos of Texas native plants.
Benny J. Simpson's Texas Native Trees Searchable database of information and photos of Texas native plants.	Birds of North America Searchable database with photos and recordings of birds songs.
Carnivorous Plants of Texas© Preserving rare, carnivorous, wetland plants and the habitats in which they live in the Lone Star State.	Connemara Conservancy A nonprofit land trust dedicated to preserving and protecting open space and the natural beauty in North Texas for both present and future generations.
The Dallas County Lepidopterists' Society Its purpose is to provide a forum where people may gather to share an interest in butterflies and moths, whether that interest takes the form of collecting, gardening, photography, study or casual observation.
Dallas Sierra Club 4,100 volunteers committed to Earth's health and well being for our families and our future.	Dallas and Fort Worth Area Organic Gardening Clubs Five Organic Gardening Clubs serving the metroplex.
The Garden Web Helpful resources for gardeners with "Botany from A-Z" search capabilities, botanical terms, forums and more.	Heard Museum The Heard Museum is dedicated to growing and preserving the natural environment surrounding The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary.
ITIS - Integrated Taxonomic Information System To utilize a wider search of plants - native and non-native - try this site. Here you will find authoritative taxonomic information on plants, animals, fungi, and microbes of North America and the world.	Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center The mission of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is to educate people about the environmental necessity, economic value, and natural beauty of native plants.
Native Dave's Native Dave's promotes native plants, especially those that provide food and habitat for birds (including hummingbirds) and butterflies.	Native Plant Society of Texas Recommended Book List
Native Prairies Association of Texas (NPAT) A non-profit membership organization dedicated to the conservation, restoration, and appreciation of native prairies in Texas and throughout the United States. NPAT protects over 1200 acres of native Texas prairie, including over 100 acres of endangered tallgrass prairie.	The Nature Conservancy in Texas One of the most biologically diverse states in the nation, Texas is rich in natural treasures. Working with public and private partners, the Nature Conservancy in Texas has conserved more than 920,000 acres in this state.
North Texas Chapter Texas Master Naturalist The Texas Master Naturalist program increases volunteer capacity and leadership in local communities, while enhancing public awareness of local ecosystems and natural resources.	North Central Texas SmartScape® The purpose of SmartScape® is to educate our citizens on the ecological, economic and aesthetic benefits of using landscaping plants, shrubs, grasses and trees that are native or adapted to our regional climate and local conditions.
Preservation Society for Spring Creek Forest Spring Creek Preserve was set aside for natural habitats where native plants, reptiles, birds and mammals can continue to thrive. View Map (Garland Geographic Information Systems)	Rohde's A great resource for those sometimes "hard to find" plants.
Texas Discovery Gardens Located at historic Fair Park in Dallas, Texas, Discovery Gardens features native and adapted plants grown using sustainable methods that conserve water and protect the environment.	Texas Invasive Plants A product of the Pulling Together Initiative, a Texas-sized partnership to manage non-native invasive plants
Texas Master Naturalist The Mission - To develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities. Be sure to see Jim Varnum's "This & That"	Texas Parks and Wildlife Birding in Texas Introducing Birds to Young Naturalists - with lots of information for all, regardless of age
Texas Star A Forum for Gardeners Dedicated to the cultivation and propagation of Texas Native Plants and Wildflowers. Searchable database of native plants and wildflowers.

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