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Events
Meadow Planting/Prairie Plant Rescue
Jan 25
Meadow Planting/Prairie Plant Rescue

January 18, 2026 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Let’s Get Our Hands Dirty!

We've rescued hundreds of native plants, and they need a new home! These plants, saved from a site set to become a warehouse complex, are generously donated to the Northaven Trail restoration by St. Mark’s School of Texas students and other local prairie enthusiasts. They’ll be on hand to lead the work day.

Bring your gloves, a soil knife or tree shovel (if you’ve got one), and don’t forget your water, and sun protection. Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes to get down and dirty and make our trail more welcoming for pollinators and people!

Where: Park on Lavendale, between St. Michael’s and Pebbledowne.

External Event: Walk / Eat with a Doc
Feb 7
External Event: Walk / Eat with a Doc

After signing in, participants will enjoy a brief health discussion and a whole foods plant-based recipe tasting, followed by a walk on Northaven Trail. Walk at your own pace while engaging in meaningful conversations with others.

Royal Park Garden Work Day
Feb 7
Royal Park Garden Work Day

Let’s get our hands dirty at Royal Park (map). Bring your gardening gloves and implements (shovel, clippers, hand trowels). We will have extra tools so don’t worry if you don’t have your own. Remember to bring plenty of water, and wear sunscreen.

We welcome participation at any time between 10:00am and 12:00pm.

External Event: Walk / Eat with a Doc
Mar 7
External Event: Walk / Eat with a Doc

After signing in, participants will enjoy a brief health discussion and a whole foods plant-based recipe tasting, followed by a walk on Northaven Trail. Walk at your own pace while engaging in meaningful conversations with others.

External Event: Walk / Eat with a Doc
Apr 4
External Event: Walk / Eat with a Doc

After signing in, participants will enjoy a brief health discussion and a whole foods plant-based recipe tasting, followed by a walk on Northaven Trail. Walk at your own pace while engaging in meaningful conversations with others.

External Event: Walk / Eat with a Doc
May 2
External Event: Walk / Eat with a Doc

After signing in, participants will enjoy a brief health discussion and a whole foods plant-based recipe tasting, followed by a walk on Northaven Trail. Walk at your own pace while engaging in meaningful conversations with others.

External Event: Walk / Eat with a Doc
Jun 6
External Event: Walk / Eat with a Doc

After signing in, participants will enjoy a brief health discussion and a whole foods plant-based recipe tasting, followed by a walk on Northaven Trail. Walk at your own pace while engaging in meaningful conversations with others.

Monarch Way

The Friends of Northaven Trail is excited to announce our latest project on the trail - Monarch Way - made possible by a very generous donation from a trail user. Monarch Way restores native prairie habitat along Northaven Trail by planting regionally native milkweed and wildflowers that support monarch butterflies and other pollinators. This project transforms everyday trail use into meaningful conservation, creating critical food and shelter for monarchs during their spring and fall migrations through North Texas. Learn more…

Adopt a Garden

Help us keep the trail looking good by choosing a section of trail to help with. Set your own schedule. This is a great opportunity to add beauty to your neighborhood and get to know your neighbors by helping as a group! Learn more about adopting a garden here.

What do we do with the funds we raise?

Read our 2024/25 Annual Report

Want to see how we spend your donation? Here is a list of our activities and accomplishments for the 2023/24 fiscal year. Thank you to our donors and volunteers who made this all possible!

Northaven Trail Bridge Project

Check out this infographic from TXDOT and read all about the massive construction project on the TXDOT website.

Interesting facts about the Northaven Trail Bridge over US 75
Today, six brave souls endured chilly weather to get a few hundred rescued plants into the ground. Thanks to our volunteers from St. Mark’s School for leading the event today!
Today, six brave souls endured chilly weather to get a few hundred rescued plants into the ground. Thanks to our volunteers from St. Mark’s School for leading the event today!
Thanks to the volunteers who braved the cold this morning to spread seeds and clean up the meadow at Royal Park. We appreciate you! 🤩
Thanks to the volunteers who braved the cold this morning to spread seeds and clean up the meadow at Royal Park. We appreciate you! 🤩
A message from our Board President, Scott Carnes From your time volunteering, to your donations large and small, and to all the other things you do that enable us to make our trail better each day, we are thankful each and every day. With your suppo
A message from our Board President, Scott Carnes From your time volunteering, to your donations large and small, and to all the other things you do that enable us to make our trail better each day, we are thankful each and every day. With your support, we are able to bring you events like Northaven Tails 🐏🐐🐑 and our upcoming Holiday Event, Deck the Bridge. Contributions also fund new trail amenities and will help us create a new Monarch Butterfly haven on the trail with Texas native grasses and wildflowers. Enjoy your time with family and friends this holiday season, and remember, the trail is a perfect place to work off the holiday feasts!
Mark your calendars for our annual HOLIDAY EVENT! Sunday, December 7th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. All are invited to celebrate the season and help decorate the bridge over Joe’s Creek. Create pine cone ornaments while enjoying hot cocoa, holiday c
Mark your calendars for our annual HOLIDAY EVENT! Sunday, December 7th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. All are invited to celebrate the season and help decorate the bridge over Joe’s Creek. Create pine cone ornaments while enjoying hot cocoa, holiday carols & cookies! See you at the east side of Joe’s Creek - where the Trail intersects Rosser Road #northaventrail
Reminder! Join us tomorrow 11/8 for Coffee & a Social Bike Ride along the trail. Get the details and sign up at the Events link in our bio. #dallasbicyclecoalition #northaventrail
Reminder! Join us tomorrow 11/8 for Coffee & a Social Bike Ride along the trail. Get the details and sign up at the Events link in our bio. #dallasbicyclecoalition #northaventrail
We are hosting a social bike ride next Saturday, 11/8 with @dallasbicyclecoalition. Meet at Merit Coffee on Preston Road, then head to the trail for a fun ride (at less than 10mph). Details and sign up form at our website. Find it at the Events link
We are hosting a social bike ride next Saturday, 11/8 with @dallasbicyclecoalition. Meet at Merit Coffee on Preston Road, then head to the trail for a fun ride (at less than 10mph). Details and sign up form at our website. Find it at the Events link in our bio. #northaventrail #dallasbicyclecoalition
THURSDAY - LAST DAY FOR NORTHAVEN TAILS! Sad to say it's your last chance to catch the herd on the trail before they head off for their next job. They are west of Marsh, south of Merrill. You can find more information about Northaven Tails on our web
THURSDAY - LAST DAY FOR NORTHAVEN TAILS! Sad to say it's your last chance to catch the herd on the trail before they head off for their next job. They are west of Marsh, south of Merrill. You can find more information about Northaven Tails on our website. Photos by Carol Vig #northaventrail #northaventails #givetothegraze
The votes are in. The lamb will be called Haven! 😍 #northaventails #northaventrail #givetothegraze
The votes are in. The lamb will be called Haven! 😍 #northaventails #northaventrail #givetothegraze
The new buffet opened! The 🐐 and 🐑 are now south of Merrill Road and are quickly approaching the end of their time on the trail. 😩 See them while you can! Find their current location at NorthavenTrail dot org slash tails. #northaventrail #northaventails #givetothegraze
Your daily dose of lamb cuteness! Catch thisbaby on the trail before the herd heads for the ranch. They’re south of Royal, west of Marsh in the Sparkman area but they’re eating fast. See them while you can! 🐑🐐🐏 Video by Celeste Mele #northaventrail #northaventails #givetothegraze
In case you missed it: one of our lovely ewes had a baby, and it’s a boy! 🎉💙 This brand new lamb made his surprise debut on the trail yesterday, and mom and baby are still hanging out with the rest of the herd on the trail so be sure to visit
In case you missed it: one of our lovely ewes had a baby, and it’s a boy! 🎉💙 This brand new lamb made his surprise debut on the trail yesterday, and mom and baby are still hanging out with the rest of the herd on the trail so be sure to visit them for some cuteness overload. Watch the video of the lamb being delivered on our Reels! The Flock Finder on our website will show you the herd's current location. Link in Bio.
Today, six brave souls endured chilly weather to get a few hundred rescued plants into the ground. Thanks to our volunteers from St. Mark’s School for leading the event today! Thanks to the volunteers who braved the cold this morning to spread seeds and clean up the meadow at Royal Park. We appreciate you! 🤩 A message from our Board President, Scott Carnes From your time volunteering, to your donations large and small, and to all the other things you do that enable us to make our trail better each day, we are thankful each and every day. With your suppo Mark your calendars for our annual HOLIDAY EVENT! Sunday, December 7th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. All are invited to celebrate the season and help decorate the bridge over Joe’s Creek. Create pine cone ornaments while enjoying hot cocoa, holiday c Reminder! Join us tomorrow 11/8 for Coffee & a Social Bike Ride along the trail. Get the details and sign up at the Events link in our bio. #dallasbicyclecoalition #northaventrail We are hosting a social bike ride next Saturday, 11/8 with @dallasbicyclecoalition. Meet at Merit Coffee on Preston Road, then head to the trail for a fun ride (at less than 10mph). Details and sign up form at our website. Find it at the Events link THURSDAY - LAST DAY FOR NORTHAVEN TAILS! Sad to say it's your last chance to catch the herd on the trail before they head off for their next job. They are west of Marsh, south of Merrill. You can find more information about Northaven Tails on our web The votes are in. The lamb will be called Haven! 😍 #northaventails #northaventrail #givetothegraze
The new buffet opened! The 🐐 and 🐑 are now south of Merrill Road and are quickly approaching the end of their time on the trail. 😩 See them while you can! Find their current location at NorthavenTrail dot org slash tails. #northaventrail #north
Your daily dose of lamb cuteness! Catch thisbaby on the trail before the herd heads for the ranch. They’re south of Royal, west of Marsh in the Sparkman area but they’re eating fast. See them while you can! 🐑🐐🐏 Video by Celeste Mele
In case you missed it: one of our lovely ewes had a baby, and it’s a boy! 🎉💙 This brand new lamb made his surprise debut on the trail yesterday, and mom and baby are still hanging out with the rest of the herd on the trail so be sure to visit
Check out the wildflowers on the Northaven Trail

Check out the wildflowers on the Northaven Trail near the Freda Stern respite. Photo taken June 5, 2019. Support more wildflowers along the Trail by donating today!

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