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FIREFLY TOURS
May
18
to Jun 15

FIREFLY TOURS

At sunset during clement weather (late May - Early June)

(Exact dates to be announced depending on firefly activity.)

Western Heights Cemetery

Van Johnson — Volunteer Lead
vanindallas2@aol.com

1617 Fort Worth Ave.
Dallas, TX 75208

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History Tour Day
Sep
20

History Tour Day

History Tour Day will occur every month on the third Saturday at 10am.

For any questions, contact:
Monica Newbury — Volunteer Lead
mgee777@yahoo.com

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History Tour Day
Oct
18

History Tour Day

History Tour Day will occur every month on the third Saturday at 10am.

For any questions, contact:
Monica Newbury — Volunteer Lead
mgee777@yahoo.com

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History Tour Day
Nov
15

History Tour Day

History Tour Day will occur every month on the third Saturday at 10am.

For any questions, contact:
Monica Newbury — Volunteer Lead
mgee777@yahoo.com

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WREATH DAY
Dec
13

WREATH DAY

9:00 History breakfast, White Rhino Coffee

11:00 Wreath placement on the 26 known veterans' graves plus Veterans Living Biographies

Event hosted by Western Heights Cemetery

Van Johnson — Volunteer Lead
vanindallas2@aol.com

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History Tour Day
Dec
20

History Tour Day

History Tour Day will occur every month on the third Saturday at 10am.

For any questions, contact:
Monica Newbury — Volunteer Lead
mgee777@yahoo.com

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Texas Nature Expo
Jun
6
to Jun 8

Texas Nature Expo

Join us for an inspiring event celebrating nature and wellness in Texas. The Texas Nature Expo will feature engaging workshops, fascinating presentations, and opportunities to connect with experts in various fields. Mark your calendars!

Puchase Tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/texas-nature-expo

Google Maps Coordinates Location Link

Schedule:

Friday 06/06/2025
3:00 pm
Gates Open
4:00 pm
Introduction to the Learning Gardens
4:30 pm
Growing + Using Herbs in North Texas
5:30 pm
Afternoon Hike to The Beaver Dam
7:00 pm
Potluck Dinner
8:30pm
Light Pollution
9:00 pm
Black light hike
9:30 pm
Campfire Music

Saturday 06/07/25
8:00 am
Breakfast
8:15 am
Restorative Yoga
9:00 am
Bees and their Impact on the Ecosystem
9:30 am
Biodiversity Hike
10:00 am
Nature Journaling
11:00 am
Dark Sky Health Science
12:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm
Wylie Finds a Dinosaur and Local Texas Fossils
2:00 pm
Practicing Mindfulness in Nature
3:00 pm
Urban 2 Nature
4:00 pm
Stormwater Pollution and Hike to Comparing Water Quality
5:30 pm
Harris’s Hawks in South Texas: Past, Present, Future
6:30 pm
Breathe Body Sound
7:30 pm
Dinner
8:00 pm
Hydroponic Gardening
8:45 pm
Charting the Stars
9:30 pm
Mothing After Dark
9:30 pm
Campfire Music

Sunday 06/08/25
7:30 am
Early Morning Birding
8:00 am
Breakfast
8:15 am
Restorative Yoga
9:00 am
Native Flower Pressing
10 am
Reimagine Forgotten Historic Cemeteries As Wildlife Sanctuaries to Honor Ancestors and Nature
11 am
Weekend Discoveries: The Interconnection of Species in Nature
12 pm
Closing circle
12:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm
Clean up!
4:00 pm
Gates close, see you next time!

What to Expect:

Hikes: Explore the property with a scientist to collect and document species.

Wellness in Nature: Participate in yoga, and nature journaling.

Learning Opportunities: Discover Harris Hawks, astronomy, and the impact of bees on the environment.

Author Booths: Meet authors like Michael A. Smith with "Mindfulness in Texas Nature" and Tim Brys, author of the children's book "Wylie Finds a Dinosaur."

Event Details:

Camping: Enjoy the full experience with camping options or opt for a day pass.

Venue: The Learning Gardens, an off-grid homestead with over 2 miles of trails, an outdoor kitchen, a nature center, and more!

Meals: Community-style meals, so bring food to share or cook at your campsite.

Vendor Fair: Bring cash to support local vendors.

Non-Profit Expo: Learn about different topics from various conservation non-profits.

Come and be part of this wonderful event as we explore and celebrate the beauty of Texas nature together!

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Headstone Repair Workshop
May
31

Headstone Repair Workshop

Calling All Volunteers To Assist Resetting Headstones

May 31
8AM - 4PM
45 Minute - 1 Hour Lunch Break

Come for part or all day!
For All Ages!
Please Bring a Lawn Chair
Water Will Be Provided
Use the QR Code to Register!

Flyer for Headstone Repair Workshop
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MEMORIAL DAY
May
27

MEMORIAL DAY

9:00 History breakfast, White Rhino Coffee 

11:00 Flag placement on the 26 known veterans' graves plus Veterans Living Biographies

Event hosted by Western Heights Cemetery

Van Johnson — Volunteer Lead
vanindallas2@aol.com

1617 Fort Worth Ave.
Dallas, TX 75208

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Mothers Day Moon Walk and Native Flora Talk by Amy Martin and Cultural History Talk by Van Johnson
May
11

Mothers Day Moon Walk and Native Flora Talk by Amy Martin and Cultural History Talk by Van Johnson

For a special treat on Mothers Day, bring your family to tour the historic Western Heights Cemetery for a Moon Walk and Talk led by Amy Martin and including Van Johnson to discuss the cultural history of the cemetery.

The Constellation of Living Memorials secured a $30K Grant from the Summerlee Foundation to conduct a one-year cultural archeological study at the Western Heights Cemetery.  The agent hired to lead this study was Victoria Clow, then Preservation Dallas's president and the grant's fiduciary.   The Constellation of Living Memorials program was created by the Friends of the Warren Ferris Cemetery, a non-profit organization dedicated to reviving historic and forgotten cemeteries, turning them into wildlife sanctuaries for community engagement. Through the Constellation of Living Memorials‘ two-year pilot program, a $30K matching grant from the Texas Historical Foundation to create a native pollinator habitat in five historic cemeteries in historically marginalized communities in South Dallas. Western Heights Cemetery is one of those five enrolled.

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May
3

Native Plant & Prairie Day

  • Bath House Cultural Center at White Rock lake (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Free event for families to celebrate our Blackland Prairies here in North Texas. Check out the list of speakers, exhibits, tours and kid's activities here: https://ntxnppd.org/.

Native Plants and Prairies Day highlights the importance and value of our North Texas prairies as habitat for bugs, birds and mammals and as a vital natural resource. There will be several vendors with native plants for sale so you can create a little bit of prairie in your own yard.

Native Plants and Prairies Day is presented by Native Plant Society of Texas, Dallas Chapter; Texas Master Naturalist, North Texas Chapter; and the Native Prairies Association of Texas, Blackland Prairie Chapter.

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The Land Never Forgets: The Beeman Family, Historic Cemeteries & Tallgrass Prairies
Apr
27

The Land Never Forgets: The Beeman Family, Historic Cemeteries & Tallgrass Prairies

The Land Never Forgets: The Beeman Family, Historic Cemeteries & Tallgrass Prairies

April 27 Sunday – 1 to 3 pm

Beeman Memorial Cemetery

DIRECTIONS: Head towards Shearith Israel Memorial Park at 4634 Dolphin Road in Dallas. Just north of the cemetery, turn east on Mingo. Go 2 blocks and turn right on Gault, which will turn and become Osage Cir. Look for people directing you into the Beeman memorial Cemetery.
Do not along Mingo, Gault or Osage Cir. due to congestion.

Overflow parking: Enter Shearith Israel and go left at the split. Proceed to end and turn left.

Presented by @Constellation of Living Memorials and @Wild DFW.

Spend a spring afternoon at the historic Beeman Memorial Cemetery, one of the oldest in Dallas and final resting place of many in Dallas’ first family dynasty. Bring a folding chair or blanket, snacks and a beverage. Settle in for a trip through southeast Dallas history as history insiders swap stories and insights about the Beemans and other associated families such as the Gilberts and Cockrells. A colorful and exciting image of pioneer life along the limestone bluffs of White Rock Creek will emerge.

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