Congratulations to the Garland Parks & Recreation Department! It has been recognized for meeting the rigorous national standards of CAPRA Accreditation, a reflection of its excellence in enhancing the quality of life for all residents through parks, programs, and community services. On Sept. 17, the department was honored at the National...
Preservation Society for Spring Creek Forest Preserve, Educate, Collaborate (https://springcreekforest.org) Contact the Society: springcreekforestpreservation@gmail.com Update on damage to the forest – City Council Work Session will discuss scope of work proposal The Society received the updated proposal from Kimley-Horn which outlines...
Excerpt from October 2025 Monthly Announcements: The Society received the updated proposal from Kimley-Horn which outlines phase 1 of how to inspect and repair the sewer line in Spring Creek with the least harm to the Preserve. (Folks, there is still likely a lot of harm that will have to be done.) However, within that proposal is a...
CultureMap Dallas has named our Preserve at 1770 Holford as a favorite destination for walkers. CultureMap says it is a perfect pick for trail newbies or those who lean more toward “nature walk” than workout. Thank you CultureMap! 8 favorite destinations in Dallas to walk outdoors - CultureMap Dallas
Update on damage to the forest –Excerpt from September 2025 Monthly Announcements On August 28, The Society received an email from Judson Rex, Garland City Manager. It included the 10-page proposal document from Kimley-Horn, the company hired to provide recommendations and the scope of work for the sewer project. Mr. Rex stated that...
Preservation Society for Spring Creek ForestPreserve, Educate, Collaborate (https://springcreekforest.org)Contact the Society: springcreekforestpreservation@gmail.com Update on damage to the forest – On August 28, The Society received an email from Judson Rex, Garland City Manager. It included the 10-page proposal document from...
This small, yet amazing group of city employees, 4 employees plus 2 police officers, work tirelessly to try to help homeless folks in Garland. Amber Thompson, Director of Garland Environmental Compliance, heads her group, while the officers are from the Garland Police Department Homeless Taskforce. They collaborate with...
Society President David Parrish spoke with KERA News Communities Reporter Priscilla Rice: One quote from David regarding the city’s effort to work through the issue: “They're trying to ... thread the needle here, balance, you know, the needs of the preserve which is basically keeping the trees in the forest healthy, and also the creek and the...
August 1, 2025: Excerpt from the August 2025 Announcements Update on damage to the forest – both Halff Park Trail and Harris Park Area Folks, of course there is good news and bad news. The good news is that so many of you came to the City Council work session on July 21. Thank you so much. It was great for the city administration to see how much...
Preservation Society for Spring Creek ForestPreserve, Educate, Collaborate (https://springcreekforest.org)Contact the Society: springcreekforestpreservation@gmail.com August 2025 Announcements – Update on damage to the forest – both Halff Park Trail and Harris Park Area Folks, of course there is good news and bad news. The good news is...
Comments from the Society Facebook Page as of August 4, 2025 https://www.facebook.com/groups/113504751995744 (Note: These are excerpted comments, not the full, verbatim comment. The web editor wants to keep the comments as factual, verifiable information rather than opinion.) Posted July 27, 2025 Save Spring Creek Forest – It’s not...
The City of Garland would like to extend a sincere apology following the clearing activity at Spring Creek Forest Preserve. During a briefing at the City Council Work Session on Monday, July 21, City staff addressed concerns and committed to improving communication and coordination. While the clearing was intentional to access, inspect and...
July 18, 2025 Upon hearing of the destruction in the Preserve, Amy Martin, author of "Wild DFW" in which the leading article was about the serenity of walking in Spring Creek Preserve, wrote the following: Nature lovers outraged over clearcutting in Garland old growth forest | GreenSource DFW
Preservation Society for Spring Creek ForestPreserve, Educate, Collaborate (https://springcreekforest.org)Contact the Society: springcreekforestpreservation@gmail.com July 2025 Special Update To all our friends of Spring Creek Forest and Park Preserve – an update on the destruction of more than a mile of Preserve Please come to the...
To all our friends of Spring Creek Forest and Park Preserve – an update on the destruction of more than a mile of Preserve Please come to the City Council work session at Garland City Hall Date: Monday, July 21, 2025 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Location: Garland City Hall, 200 N. Fifth Street, Garland, TX 75040 On Monday, July 21, 6:00 p.m....
July 11, 2025, Society friend, Bill Holston, wrote an article on Spring Creek Forest for his D Magazine "Law Man Walking" column: https://www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/2025/07/city-of-garland-accidentally-plows-through-protected-forest/
July 1, 2025 – Excerpt from the July 2025 Announcements To all our friends of Spring Creek Forest and Park Preserve – Society leaders do not yet know the full details about the devastation created in the forest just prior to June 23 along Spring Creek from Halff Park all the way to North Garland Avenue. We do know a work crew thought they had...
Preservation Society for Spring Creek ForestPreserve, Educate, Collaborate (https://springcreekforest.org)Contact the Society: springcreekforestpreservation@gmail.com To all our friends of Spring Creek Forest and Park Preserve – Society leaders do not yet know the full details about the devastation created in the forest just prior to June...
Preservation Society for Spring Creek ForestPreserve, Educate, Collaborate (https://springcreekforest.org)Contact the Society: springcreekforestpreservation@gmail.com June 2025 Events – No events planned for June at this time. We assume it will be HOT outside! July 2025 Events – Visit our Society booth at Garland Red, White...
Preservation Society for Spring Creek Forest Preserve, Educate, Collaborate (https://springcreekforest.org) Contact the Society: springcreekforestpreservation@gmail.com Volunteers needed for this and that – small jobs to big jobs Contact springcreekforestpreservation@gmail.com with your interest or suggestions. Work Session Volunteer: Now...
Preservation Society for Spring Creek ForestPreserve, Educate, Collaborate (https://springcreekforest.org)Contact the Society: springcreekforestpreservation@gmail.com April 2025 Events – Volunteers needed for this and that – small jobs to big jobs Contact springcreekforestpreservation@gmail.com with your interest or suggestions.Trail...
Preservation Society for Spring Creek ForestPreserve, Educate, Collaborate (https://springcreekforest.org) Contact the Society: springcreekforestpreservation@gmail.com March 2025 Events – Speaker Series – Michael Smith, Mindfulness in Nature Date: Tuesday, March 04, 2025 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Location: Currently meeting on Zoom Join Zoom...
At the January 2025 Executive Committee meeting, we were honored to recognize two of our long-serving volunteers, Secretary Ginny Wilcox and Treasurer Marvin Rogers. Award presented by Society President, David Parrish. Marvin Rogers – Honorary Lifetime Membership Luckily for the Society, Marvin Rogers decided to attend the 12th Annual Trout Lily...
Preservation Society for Spring Creek ForestPreserve, Educate, Collaborate (https://springcreekforest.org)Contact the Society: springcreekforestpreservation@gmail.com The Executive Committee was honored to award two individuals for their many years of service to the Preserve. At the January 2025 Executive Committee meeting, we...