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Spring Comes Alive at Trinity River Audubon Center
International Delegation Visit Highlights Shared Migratory Bird Priorities
by Lisa Gonzalez, Vice-President/Executive Director
The Trinity River Audubon Center (TRAC) recently welcomed an international delegation visiting Dallas during the EarthX conference, coordinated by Lynn McBee, CEO of Young Women’s Preparatory Network. The visit provided an opportunity to share Audubon’s work and discuss shared priorities around migratory bird conservation.
TRAC Director, Amaris Alanis Ribeiro, led a bird walk for the group, which included government and conservation leaders from Panama, including Panama’s Minister of Environment, Juan Carlos Navarro. Conversations focused on avian science conservation efforts, including the Motus Wildlife Tracking System and the importance of protecting migratory pathways across the hemisphere. The Painted Bunting, a species that overwinters in parts of Central America, including Panama, and migrates through North Texas, sparked particular interest as a shared conservation priority.
The delegation also noted their own observance of World Migratory Bird Day, creating a natural point of connection and reinforcing the importance of international collaboration. The visit also reflected Audubon’s broader Latin America conservation work including Conserva Aves which supports the protection of critical habitats for migratory birds across the hemisphere.
The visit serves as a reminder that the future of migratory birds depends on conservation that connects local action with international partnerships, working across borders to protect birds throughout their migratory journey.
Photo: An international delegation visits the Trinity River Audubon Center to learn about migratory bird conservation, with shared interest in species such as the Painted Bunting, which connects habitats from North Texas to Central America. Pictured from left to right: Callie Veelenturf, National Geographic Explorer; Amaris Alanis Ribeiro, TRAC Director; Juan Carlos Navarro, Minister of Environment of Panama; Lynn McBee, CEO of Young Women’s Preparatory Network; Juan Carlos Monterrey Gomez, Special Envoy for Climate Change, Panama; Thalia Jimenez, staff, Ministry of Environment, Panama.
Venture into the Great Trinity Forest this Spring
Head on over to TRAC this spring to marvel at the wonders of ecology in full bloom. This biodiverse refuge along the Trinity River is the perfect place to unwind, explore, and learn or even get a little lost (in the best possible way). With each visit, the landscape reveals something new, reminding us just how alive this place truly is.
As you wander the trails, you’ll be greeted by a dazzling mix of blooms, birds, bugs, and other beautiful signs of the season. The Texas Paintbrush takes center stage this time of year, its neon red blooms lighting up sunny prairie spaces around the Center. By May, Firewheels, Bee Balm, and a host of other wildflowers join the display, painting the landscape with color and movement.
The show doesn’t stop at the prairie. Venture into the Great Trinity Forest …Read More
Upcoming Events
TRAC offers a full calendar of fun and engaging events this May. The month kicks off with Herd Here on May 3, a family‑friendly chamber music performance from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. On May 9, celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with hands‑on activities including bird banding, our annual Birder Bowl, and guided bird walks. Keep the birding fun going with the Big Sit on May 10, an opportunity to enjoy birdwatching from a comfortable seated spot.
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