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In 2016, Dallas Landmark Commission voted to name Big Spring an historic landmark for the City of Dallas. This is a first of its kind designation and the purpose of the designation is to help preserve this area for future generations.
The City of Dallas, its federal partners and stakeholder groups such as the area Master Naturalists, work year around to preserve all aspects of this beautiful natural place in the Great Trinity Forest. In 2013, the City of Dallas requested the University of North Texas (UNT), with advice from the Lewisville Aquatic Ecosystem Research Facility (LAERF), a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers affiliate; develop, implement, and supervise a vegetation management plan for Big Spring. For this natural spring setting, proposals and verified scientific restoration methods are followed, and these practices are incorporated within the Dallas Floodway Extension Project and in the Great Trinity Forest Management Plan adopted by the then City Council in 2008.
Vegetation Management is an ongoing project. This work, collectively performed by the City of Dallas, UNT, LAERF, area Master Naturalist groups, and other stakeholder groups is documented and reported. The document is provided to the City of Dallas on an annual basis by LAERF in their
Big Spring Vegetation Management Status Report.
2018-2019 UPCOMING AT THE BIG SPRING
Open Houseat Big Spring
May 4, 2019
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- A City of Dallas Historic Landmark
- Educational Nature Walks
- Traditional Native Performances
- Arts, Crafts & Games
Welcome to 2019!
April 27, 2019 - Springtime Blossoms
May 25, 2019 - Memorial Day Event
June 22, 2019 - Count the Native Plant Species
July 27, 2019 - Spider Webs & Sparkling Water
September 28, 2019 - Hints of Fall
October 26, 2019 - Special Event
November 23, 2019 - Resident Birds
REQUEST A TOUR
The Big Spring is open for visits and tours several times throughout the year. Individuals and groups may also request private tours, weather permitting, by sending an e-mail to mytrinityriver@dallascityhall.com.
Big Spring flowing natural spring and its variety of plants and scenic beauty.
