Open space in Duncanville -- check it out!

So, there's an open space in Duncanville that's pretty dang sweet. It's around 40 acres with some cool open limestone spots and Ten Mile Creek that runs right through it. The land is open to the public and it's owned by the City of Duncanville. Here is some more info about the land:
https://www.focusdailynews.com/ladd-preservation-advocacy-a-hot-topic-for-duncanville/

Anywho, there's been some talk about development, so we're wanting to actively use the observations made on the land to show that there's not just biodiversity but also a naturalist community that seeks out open green spaces like this. It is well worthy of preserving.

If you find yourself in southern Dallas County, be sure to stop by the Ladd Land and make some observations -- they're especially useful! :)

The address is 609 W Danieldale Rd, Duncanville, TX 75137
and the GPS is 32.634893, -96.921227

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=178712&subview=map

Julkaistu tammikuu 27, 2022 01:07 AP. käyttäjältä

sambiology

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Good dragonfly potential when it gets warmer? I might have to check it out once it warms up.

Lähettänyt jblinde noin 2 vuotta sitten

Thanks for letting us know, Sam!

Lähettänyt kathrynwells333 noin 2 vuotta sitten

Thanks, Sam - been there! I grew up about a mile from that spot. Next time I visit my sister I'll stop by and add a few observations.

Lähettänyt troutlily57 noin 2 vuotta sitten

I will be sure to check it out!

Lähettänyt madisong noin 2 vuotta sitten

Checked it out this morning, and it is quite the hidden gem. Excited to see what it's like in spring.

Lähettänyt ccasner noin 2 vuotta sitten

Already planned to be in the area today, so I stopped by too. It really is a nice space!

Lähettänyt brandon-cash noin 2 vuotta sitten

Hey all, just wanted to toss some exciting updates!!!

City Council is actively discussing this land:
https://greensourcedfw.org/articles/activists-rally-preserve-duncanville-natural-area

I used the iNaturalist data in my letter to the city -- so if you've gone out there and made some observations, they were used! Future observations there will solidify the necessity of this land to the nature enthusiasts. :) Yippee!

Lähettänyt sambiology noin 2 vuotta sitten

That's a great report, @sambiology; thanks for the update!

Lähettänyt kathrynwells333 noin 2 vuotta sitten

Fantastic news, Sam! Thanks!

Lähettänyt troutlily57 noin 2 vuotta sitten

Hey all, just in case you'll be free, on Monday, May 16th from 3 - 7ish PM, we'll do a bioblitz/biosurvey out here! Mark your calendars if you're free! I'll do another journal post shortly after the city nature challenge weekend too.

Lähettänyt sambiology melkein 2 vuotta sitten

I'm going to be passing by the area that day so I might be able to stop by for a few minutes. Got it on my calendar!

Lähettänyt troutlily57 melkein 2 vuotta sitten

YAHOO!!!

Lähettänyt troutlily57 9 kuukautta sitten

THIS IS AWESOME!!! I will have to go check it out sometime! Yet another natural space to save south Dallas' blackland prairie.

Lähettänyt madisong 9 kuukautta sitten

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