Cross Timbers Urban Forestry Council offers several eco-excursions throughout the year.  We focus on outdoor activities such as biking, bird-watching, canoeing, hiking, backpacking and camping in the Cross Timbers region; usually staying in Texas.  Occasionally, trips may be planned into Oklahoma.  Check out our Calendar of Events for scheduled eco-excursions.

UPCOMING ECO-EXCURSIONS

We occasionally offer organized excursions for our members. Check the Calendar of Events page for dates, locations and contact information for these trips.

SOME PAST ECO-EXCURSIONS

Big Trees of Texas

CTUFC took an excursion through the countryside of Texas to explore big trees.  Some stops were to the state champ Vitex & Smoketree in Johnson City, the state champ Bigtooth Maple & Escarpment Black Cherry in Lost Maples State Park & many other large & noble trees along the way. 

We spent Friday night in Fredericksburg & Saturday night at Garner State Park in cabins.

Canoe & Kayaking trip on the Trinity
Trinity River in Fort Worth

CTUFC members & guests went on an urban canoe trip on the Trinity River in Fort Worth!  The put-in point was just below Benbrook dam & take out was in Trinity Park.  The group had a nice day for kayaking & canoeing. 

The put-in point below Benbrook dam.	The first two miles along the Trinity.  Notice the riparian habitat, shaded waterway & calm waters.
Lunchtime!	Lunch for everyone.  Or maybe just a snack...
There were several portage points along the route.  And plenty of opportunities for tipping the canoe!  Anyone up for a swim?

Dinosaur Valley State Park Birding Trip

CTUFC has also led several birding hikes in search of a glimpse of the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler at Dinosaur Valley State Park. Some Cross Timbers members went on a backpacking and primitive camping trip to Dinosaur Valley State Park.  The next morning, the remainder of the group (who didn't camp out) met at the trailhead and spent the day leisurely hiking through the hills and woods of Dinosaur Valley looking for Golden-cheeked Warblers.

Habitat for Humanity Tree Planting Blitz
Fort Worth

Cross Timbers Urban Forestry Council volunteers planted trees for new Habitat for Humanity homeowners to enjoy.  What a great way to make a house feel like a home...and reduce utility bills as well!

Lake Mineral Wells State Park Kayaking & Camping Trip (oh...and the annual meeting!)
Lake Mineral Wells State Park

Cross Timbers Urban Forestry Council members attended the annual meeting at Lake Mineral Wells State Park to discuss the coming year's action items and vote on new Executive Committee and Board members.  Following the meeting, several members stayed to hike in the Western Cross Timbers, as well as kayak and then camp out.  Some members went on a naturalist-guided Cross Timbers hike the next morning.  Fun was had by all.