04/22/2026
🌎 Happy Earth Day from the Duncanville Nature Conservancy!
Today is a reminder of how important it is to protect and celebrate the natural spaces that sustain and inspire our community. One such place is our Charles F. Ladd Nature Preserve—a 50-acre sanctuary in southwest Duncanville along the peaceful path of Ten Mile Creek. With its shaded woodlands, limestone creek beds, native Blackland Prairie plants, and wildlife ranging from birds and butterflies to beavers and river otters, the preserve offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature right here at home. Visitors can explore soft-surface trails, stroll boardwalks through wetlands and prairie, and enjoy scenic overlooks and outdoor classrooms designed for learning and reflection.
Established through the generosity of the Ladd family and supported by the City of Duncanville, the preserve stands as a living classroom dedicated to education, conservation, and community engagement. In the spirit of Earth Day, we’re excited to share an opportunity to get involved through the City of Duncanville Ladd Preserve Advisory Committee. If you’re passionate about preserving and shaping one of our community’s most treasured natural space, we encourage you to apply and help guide its future: https://www.duncanvilletx.gov/city_hall/government/boards_commissions
