Garden lovers! Come gather with other plant enthusiasts in Eastwood and surrounding neighborhoods. We’ll provide juice, homemade muffins, and savories. Even if you’ve no room for new plants, come and socialize with other gardeners. NEW: Over a dozen colorful glazed pots! October 24 Saturday, 9 to 11 am 10306 Lippitt…
A grove of ash in the Norbuck Park area is confirmed to be infested with emerald ash borer. Another infestation is in the Old Fish Hatchery south of the lake. Eastwood, Lochwood, OLH, and other neighborhoods are getting boxed in. Using the websites below, residents should confirm whether they have…
by Amy Martin, Greenbelt Guild Coordinator Hala said it best. “It’s amazing what you can get done in a day.” We knocked it out on the September restoration day! The Greenbelt Guild always impresses me with how they identify tasks, spontaneously form teams, and make magic. A major limb fell…
Tuesday, October 6 from 5:00pm to 7pm Dixon Branch Greenbelt Park (10305 Lippitt Ave) Join us for Eastwood Neighborhood Night Out on Tuesday, October 6 from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at the Dixon Branch Greenbelt Park (Lippitt & Sinclair Playground)! This is a great chance to meet new neighbors, connect with Dallas…
Branch Out Dallas has begun. The program gives out free 5ish-gallon trees to residents. If your yard is all mature trees, then you need some young ones beneath the boughs to be ready for when the mature ones age out. Register by Sept 30. https://dallascityhall.com/departments/waterutilities/Pages/branch-out-dallas.aspx But even if you have…
Volunteers In Patrol Keep crime down in Eastwood Eastwood’s Volunteers In Patrol (VIP) seeks more participants. Some have moved and others stepped aside due to health. Time commitment for VIP is very flexible. Simply attend a one-time training session and then sign up for 90-minute patrol shifts as often as…
by Amy Martin, Greenbelt & Gardens Coordinator The little pollinator garden on the sloped entry to the Woods Trail at The Knoll did well in our wet spring until the 100s arrived and rains departed. Then it really took a beating from the sunlight and heat. Francis to the rescue…
by Amy Martin Whitehaven Garden at the blocked-off end of Whitehaven off Lake Gardens is in a raised bed that drains rapidly. Plus, it’s full of new plants that require consistent water and attention in their first year. We’d been blessed with rainfall this spring, but now the 90s to…
Eastwood Neighborhood 4th of July Parade & Picnic Saturday, July 4th at 9am Dixon Branch Greenbelt Park (10305 Lippitt Ave at Sinclair) Get ready to celebrate Independence Day with neighbors, friends, and plenty of red, white, and blue spirit. Our annual Eastwood 4th of July Parade & Picnic will take place on Saturday, July 4th,…
Eastwood Pop-up/Drop-in Plant Sale Benefitting the Dixon Branch Greenbelt Guild & Entry & Whitehaven Gardens by Amy Martin My crazy schedule is making it hard to stage a weekend plant sale in the park. So we’re doing it drop-in style. I need to keep the plant tray for future plant…
by Amy Martin, Greenbelt Guild coordinator Why did a couple of dropped Osage oranges bring me joy during a walk on the Woods Trail along Dixon Branch? Because it’s been many years since that old bois d’arc was healthy enough to make fruit. Why did it produce fruit? The efforts…
Eastwood Neighborhood Association Major Yancey Nelson, Commanding Officer of Northest Dallas Police Dept. will speak and Officer Akin will give crime stats for our area. Ask any questions you may have about safety in our area. Join VIP by contacting Lisa Monroe. <> Camille Liebbe, who lives on Forestgrove, will speak to…