June newsletter: Good trail news; Looking back at a local environmental pioneer; and when thinking big is the way to go.

In May, fellow nature lover and author Amy Martin did a presentation at the Bachman Library about Ned Fritz, a special man in local environmental history. Amy has been a journalist and writer for over 40 years and is the author of Wild DFW: Explore the Amazing Nature Around Dallas-Fort Worth. One of her passion projects is a biographical website about Ned Fritz, Texas' most famous environmentalist. The following summary reflects what we learned during Amy Martin's present

May newsletter: Cleanup volunteers making a huge difference; Bachman pool finally reopens; Dallas without a car?; Love Field new aircraft observation deck; laying down irrigation for new plants.

🌿 Ever heard of a BioBlitz? It’s a fast-paced nature scavenger hunt where YOU help scientists document local wildlife! Join the global City Nature Challenge 2026 (April 24–27) by snapping photos of plants and animals and uploading them to iNaturalist. Right here in Dallas, explore the hidden biodiversity at Bachman Lake and Bachman Greenbelt—from birds and turtles to wildflowers and butterflies

April newsletter features a new partnership, a dam rebuilt, Greenbelt focus, bees and T's!

A (Lunar) new year, the privet's gone (but not forgotten), the pool water's not ready, the dam water is. See the amazing transformation at the Greenbelt. All in this month's newsletter!

Each quarter, our regular newsletter edition will focus on the Bachman Lake Greenbelt, since the restoration of this section of the park east of the lake, long hidden from many, is a vital part of our mission. Friends of Bachman Lake is taking the restoration of the Bachman Greenbelt to a whole new level in 2026. Thanks to a very generous donation at the end of last year, we are looking to get all the invasive privet removed by March! This is truly a transformational effort!

Each quarter, our regular newsletter edition will focus on the Bachman Lake Greenbelt, since the restoration of this section of the park east of the lake, long hidden from many, is a vital part of our mission. Friends of Bachman Lake is taking the restoration of the Bachman Greenbelt to a whole new level in 2026. Thanks to a very generous donation at the end of last year, we are looking to get all the invasive privet removed by March! This is truly a transformational effort!

North Texas Giving Day is coming; Bachman Rec Center to be temporarily closed; new art along Lemmon Avenue Trail; DWU responds to water quality questions ...

by Michael Cintron The City of Dallas Planning & Development department is in the middle of a zoning reform initiative that, in its words, looks to "align City code with the realities of today and ensure it supports the kind of future Dallas wants to create." The department has collected a series of public comments and has posted them online . Friends of Bachman Lake attended a recent public review of the Zoning Reform presentation and asked questions about areas of concern

North Texas Giving Day is coming; Bachman Rec Center to be temporarily closed; new art along Lemmon Avenue Trail; DWU responds to water quality questions ...

North Texas Giving Day is coming; Bachman Rec Center to be temporarily closed; new art along Lemmon Avenue Trail; DWU responds to water quality questions ...

North Texas Giving Day is coming; Bachman Rec Center to be temporarily closed; new art along Lemmon Avenue Trail; DWU responds to water quality questions ...

We recently read an opinion piece in the Dallas Morning News, specifically calling out Bachman Lake and expressing concerns about...

Political advocates needed; a media focus that yields results; Bachman pool remains closed; and finding ways to make voluteerism count.

A look underneath the Commerce Street Bridge by Michael Cintron The term flyover country typically refers to the regions of the United...

Recently elected and re-elected Dallas City Council Members whose districts surround Bachman Lake Park Elections have consequences. That...

Political advocates needed; a media focus that yields results; Bachman pool remains closed; and finding ways to make voluteerism count.

Political advocates needed; a media focus that yields results; Bachman pool remains closed; and finding ways to make voluteerism count.