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Friends of Bachman Lake Newsletter - June 2025
Political advocates needed; a media focus that yields results; Bachman pool remains closed; and finding ways to make voluteerism count.

Friends of Bachman Lake
Jun 113 min read


Trails offer a unique view of a city's beating heart
A look underneath the Commerce Street Bridge by Michael Cintron The term flyover country typically refers to the regions of the United...

Friends of Bachman Lake
Jun 106 min read


Recent election results should keep Bachman Lake Park in focus
Recently elected and re-elected Dallas City Council Members whose districts surround Bachman Lake Park Elections have consequences. That...

Friends of Bachman Lake
Jun 102 min read


Friends of Bachman Lake Newsletter - May 2025
Political advocates needed; a media focus that yields results; Bachman pool remains closed; and finding ways to make voluteerism count.

Friends of Bachman Lake
May 84 min read


Friends of Bachman Lake Newsletter - April 2025
Political advocates needed; a media focus that yields results; Bachman pool remains closed; and finding ways to make voluteerism count.

Friends of Bachman Lake
Apr 84 min read


Keeping the Bachman Greenbelt Beautiful
As we are activating the Bachman Greenbelt, we are trying to be pro-active about maintenance and trash pick-ups. Last year we did several...

Friends of Bachman Lake
Mar 251 min read


Friends of Bachman Lake Newsletter - March 2025
" Watch the turtle. He only moves forward by sticking his neck out. " — Louis V. Gerstner, Jr. Board Member Announcement Friends of...

Friends of Bachman Lake
Mar 104 min read


Park and Recreation Updates about Bachman Lake Park
The January session of Neighbors in the Know, a joint online session from Friends of Bachman Lake and the Bachman/Northwest Highway...

Friends of Bachman Lake
Mar 51 min read


Throwing Shade: More Trees at Bachman and a Plan to Keep Them Thriving
In May 2024, we were contacted by Texas Trees Foundation regarding their interest in helping with tree plantings at Bachman Lake Park. ...

Friends of Bachman Lake
Feb 262 min read


Friends of Bachman Lake Newsletter - February 2025
New trash cans at Bachman; A great clean-up event; A plan to water at the Greenbelt; and our Transportation Department asks.

Friends of Bachman Lake
Feb 73 min read


What can the City’s Department of Transportation do for us?
Every year we meet with the City of Dallas Department of Transportation in order to be the squeaky wheel and ensure that the pedestrian...

Friends of Bachman Lake
Feb 34 min read


Friends of Bachman Lake Newsletter - December 2024
“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were big things. ” - Robert Braughlt Gables Day 2024:...

Friends of Bachman Lake
Dec 5, 20244 min read


Friends of Bachman Lake Newsletter - November 2024
“Leave the road, take the trails” - Pythagore Good News is the Best News We were so happy to have been contacted by Candy's Dirt...

Friends of Bachman Lake
Nov 8, 20243 min read


Friends of Bachman Lake Newsletter - October 2024
“If I were a bird, I would fly about the Earth seeking the successive autumns.” - George Eliot Complete the Dallas Bicycle Friendly...

Friends of Bachman Lake
Oct 8, 20243 min read


Friends of Bachman Lake Newsletter - September 2024
"Happily we bask in this warm September sun, which illuminates all creatures…" - Henry David Thoreau North Texas Giving Day Is September...

Friends of Bachman Lake
Sep 3, 20244 min read


Friends of Bachman Lake Newsletter - August 2024
Writing, riding and fighting our way to better parks and trails. This newsletter highlights allies helping along and the need for advocates.

Friends of Bachman Lake
Aug 6, 20244 min read


Friends of Bachman Lake Newsletter - July 2024
The latest Friends of Bachman Lake newsletter focuses on navtive plantings at Bachman and how cleanup events are needed year-round.

Friends of Bachman Lake
Jul 5, 20245 min read


Friends of Bachman Lake Newsletter - June 2024
"The way I see, it if you want the rainbow, you have to put up with the rain." – Dolly Parton Whose on First? TXDOT or DWU Stormwater? In...

Friends of Bachman Lake
Jun 12, 20245 min read


Friends of Bachman Lake Newsletter - May 2024
"I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles." – Anne Frank Bond Voyage! Dallas residents overwhelmingly approved the 2024...

Friends of Bachman Lake
May 7, 20244 min read


Friends of Bachman Lake Newsletter - April 2024
April news includes a call for fresh minds at our group; a groundbreaking ceremony for the Bachman Lake Skate Park; a Dallas 3-1-1 primer...

Friends of Bachman Lake
Apr 2, 20243 min read