Topping a breezy hill at twilight, we were arrested by this scene of shivering stems of Creek Plum blossoms,. They were covered in moths, butterflies and bees. The spicy/sweet scent was everywhere.
Tandy Hills Natural Area. (March 9, 2017)
A pair of Scissortail Flycatchers feeding on bugs at Tandy Hills Natural Area in Fort Worth, Texas. May 20, 2017
On July 8, 2017 @ 8pm, the sun conspired with an evening storm to create a double rainbow above Tandy Hills.
The Iconic Meadow at Tandy HIlls Natural Area: 5/21/2016
On January 28, 2017, a diverse group of 50 hard-working folks showed up at Tandy Hills for the 9th annual Brush Bash. With help from City of Fort Worth Park & Rec Dept., we reclaimed a big section of prairie, opening up views to the west not seen in more than 50 years. Learn more about this and other conservation and education programs at tandyhills.org.
On April 22 - 23, 2016, Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area hosted the most comprehensive bioblitz in Texas. Dozens of the top scientists across the state descended on Tandy Hills to conduct a biological diversity inventory of all living species. They were aided by area students, volunteers and citizen scientists. This video, directed by, John Tandy, encapsulates the preparations for the event with interviews, aerial footage and photos.
A short video by, Andrew Brinker, a participant in the Tandy Hills BioBlitz, a citizen science event with hundreds of people documenting species using iNaturalist.
Our signature outdoor education program Beginning in 2010, FOTHNA teamed up with Fort Worth ISD, City of Fort Worth Parks & Community Services Department and Cross Timbers Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists program for field investigation trips at one of the few remaining native prairie habitats in Fort Worth.
Hundreds of dedicated volunteers participate in the annual Brush Bash and Litter Stomp, part of our ongoing work to preserve, protect and enhance this rare remnant of native Texas prairie. more info
