Friends of Oak Cliff Parks

08/28/2026

Overnight, the Moon will flush shades of copper, rust, and crimson as it passes through Earth's shadow during a deep partial lunar eclipse.

While this eclipse falls just short of totality, the view could be striking. At maximum eclipse, 96.3% of the Moon will be immersed in Earth’s umbra, its dark central shadow, creating a scene that closely resembles a total lunar eclipse: a darkened Moon glowing shades of red and copper against the night sky, with only a narrow sliver remaining brightly lit.

08/05/2026

The "Big Four" work day this Saturday at KCA!

Please join us for a work day at the kiest conservation area this Saturday from 8 to 11. We will be working on our "big four" prairie grass display bed and well as removing invasive privet from the meadow.

07/24/2026

Celebrate World Ranger Day with and our incredible Park Rangers at Tietze Park on July 25!

World Ranger Day is celebrated worldwide on July 31st to commemorate Rangers killed or injured in the line of duty and to celebrate the work Rangers do to protect the planet's natural treasures and cultural heritage.

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¡Celebra el Día Mundial de los Guardaparques con y nuestros increíbles guardaparques en el Parque Tietze el 25 de julio!

El Día Mundial de los Guardaparques se celebra en todo el mundo el 31 de julio para rendir homenaje a los guardaparques fallecidos o heridos en el cumplimiento de su deber y para reconocer la labor que realizan para proteger los tesoros naturales y el patrimonio cultural del planeta.

06/13/2026

06/13/2026

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06/13/2026

Tomorrow's Paw Crawl trail walk at the Kiest Conservation Area has been postponed until this fall. Unfortunately, the entry and parking lot are a muddy mess that don't allow a safe entry.

06/13/2026

We are 6 weeks away from our 6th Annual Moth Night! 🦋 Learn about the wonderful world of moths during a fascinating presentation from Texas Parks and Wildlife Urban Wildlife Biologist Sam Kieschnick, then experience the wetland after dark while you observe moths and other insects up close at mothing stations illuminated with black lights. 💡 This is one of our most popular events of the year, get your tickets now at https://givebutter.com/MothNightwithSam!

Join us for a magical evening under the stars as we discover the hidden world of moths!

06/07/2026

Herb Workshop Postponed
Today's scheduled herb workshop at the Kiest Conservation Area Outdoor Classroom has been cancelled. The parking lot is a sea of mud. The class will be rescheduled for this fall. Sorry!

06/06/2026

Emerald ash borer has been detected in three additional Texas counties: Young, Montague and Clay.

The invasive insect was confirmed after adult beetles were captured in Texas A&M Forest Service monitoring traps. These detections help us track the spread of emerald ash borer and better understand where it is present across the state.

Emerald ash borer attacks and kills ash trees. Signs of infestation may include canopy thinning, increased woodpecker activity, bark splitting and D-shaped exit holes.

One of the best ways to help slow the spread of invasive insects is to buy and burn firewood locally and avoid moving untreated wood long distances.

05/31/2026

REMINDER……this Sunday
FOCP Wildflower Walk
When: Sunday, May 31st
Time: 10:00 - noon
Where: Kiest Conservation Area
3238 S Hampton, Dallas, TX 75224
Docent: Brian Halsell
Contact: [email protected]
Advanced Training: 2 hours

Join us for a walk through the native prairie meadow at the Kiest Conservation Area in Oak Cliff. Our guide is Master Naturalist, respected guest speaker on native plants and Studio Outside’s in-house horticultural expert, landscape architect Brian Halsell. The conservation area is an 88 acre tract of land with an island of native Texas prairie. Over 150 wildflower species were identified by master naturalist legend Jim Varnum nine years ago. While you’re there, visit the newly opened Creekside or Burr Oak Trail. Everyone is invited to attend, and there is no charge. Closed toed shoes are recommended. The parking area is in the field at the southeast corner of the intersection of Hampton Rd. and Keist Blvd. Park next to the kiosk. WE will meet in the outdoor classroom just up from the parking lot kiosk.