Friends of Furneaux Creek Nature Trail

Friends of Furneaux Creek Nature Trail A nonprofit community organization located in Carrollton, TX enhancing and improving the greenbelt along Furneaux Creek and the Blue Line Trail.

Friends of Furneaux Creek Association is a volunteer group, allowing friends, families and neighbors to take an active part in beautifying and enhancing the greenbelt of the City of Carrollton's Blue Trail (TEXAS). Activities include planned community events, plant and bird identification, building bird houses, fun for kids, volunteer work days and monthly meetings with educational presentations b

enefiting your home and community. Watch for future scheduled events here. Friends of Furneaux Creek is a city-approved, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Join Friends of Furneaux Creek with an annual contribution of $10 per family. Annual memberships are still $10 for your entire family! You can use Zelle to pay membership dues...simply sign into your bank account (if they offer Zelle) and click on the Zelle button or you can sign into the Zelle app. Then search for FoFC by the email [email protected]. It should display a screen asking if you want to pay Friends of Furneaux Creek. Enter the amount you want to give and hit send. Thanks for contributing! This helps us to maintain the trail and add to its natural beauty and your enjoyment of it.

Even on a dreary autumn day, you can find some beauty hidden among the trees. 🌳 🍂🍁Eastern BluebirdPhotos by Naheeda Nels...
11/17/2024

Even on a dreary autumn day, you can find some beauty hidden among the trees. 🌳 🍂🍁
Eastern Bluebird
Photos by Naheeda Nelson

11/01/2024

Make sure to visit the Monarch Waystation (butterfly garden) before the flurry of activity ends. Most will have passed through on their way to Mexico by early November. Safe travels! ❤️

If you love butterflies, now’s the time to visit the Nature Trail! Along with the magnificent migrating Monarchs, you’ll...
10/27/2024

If you love butterflies, now’s the time to visit the Nature Trail! Along with the magnificent migrating Monarchs, you’ll spot Gulf Fritillaries, Queens, Bordered Patches, and so many more! Photos by Naheeda Nelson 🦋

Butterflies and a grasshopper from last Saturday on the FoFC Nature Trail. I'll identify the individuals in comments. Ph...
10/24/2024

Butterflies and a grasshopper from last Saturday on the FoFC Nature Trail. I'll identify the individuals in comments. Photos by Randy Moody.

An Hawaiian Beet Webworm Moth and an unknown (by me) Tiger Moth Caterpillar from our favorite nature trail Saturday. Zoo...
10/15/2024

An Hawaiian Beet Webworm Moth and an unknown (by me) Tiger Moth Caterpillar from our favorite nature trail Saturday. Zoom in on the caterpillar!

A couple of Varigated Meadowhawk Dragonflys from the trail Saturday.
10/15/2024

A couple of Varigated Meadowhawk Dragonflys from the trail Saturday.

Yellow Garden Spider from the pollinator garden Saturday.
10/15/2024

Yellow Garden Spider from the pollinator garden Saturday.

Here's an assortment of photos from our Nature Trail at Saturday's Photography Workshop led by Texas Master Gardener LE...
10/09/2024

Here's an assortment of photos from our Nature Trail at Saturday's Photography Workshop led by Texas Master Gardener LEA Watson.

09/20/2024

We are so grateful for your incredible support shown to Friends of Furneaux Creek this week through North Texas Giving Day! Thanks to your generosity, $815 was given to help us take care of your trail!

🌼 North Texas Giving Day is happening now! 🌼This is your chance to support the Friends of Furneaux Creek. Your donation ...
09/19/2024

🌼 North Texas Giving Day is happening now! 🌼
This is your chance to support the Friends of Furneaux Creek. Your donation will help us maintain the nature trail by funding new plants, lawn maintenance equipment, and more. Donate $25 or more before midnight to increase our chances of bonus funding.
Support our local nature trail here: https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/friendsoffurneauxcreek

🚶‍♂️🌳 It’s North Texas Giving Day! 🌳🚶‍♀️Make a lasting impact by supporting the Friends of Furneaux Creek. Your contribu...
09/19/2024

🚶‍♂️🌳 It’s North Texas Giving Day! 🌳🚶‍♀️
Make a lasting impact by supporting the Friends of Furneaux Creek. Your contribution today helps us maintain the nature trail by providing funds for essential tools like shovels, mulch, and plants. Donations of $25+ increase our chances of earning bonus funds!
Help us preserve this beautiful community space: https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/friendsoffurneauxcreek

🌿 Today is North Texas Giving Day! 🌿Support the Friends of Furneaux Creek and help us maintain the beautiful nature trai...
09/19/2024

🌿 Today is North Texas Giving Day! 🌿
Support the Friends of Furneaux Creek and help us maintain the beautiful nature trail. Your donations go toward purchasing equipment like lawnmowers, water hoses, and garden supplies to keep our trail thriving! Every gift of $25 or more enters us into drawings for bonus funds.
Give back today: https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/friendsoffurneauxcreek

Yellow Garden Spider from Saturday's First Saturday Bird Hike.
09/08/2024

Yellow Garden Spider from Saturday's First Saturday Bird Hike.

With the cooler temps upon us, it’s a beautiful day on the Nature Trail! Bring your kids or best friend and enjoy a walk...
09/07/2024

With the cooler temps upon us, it’s a beautiful day on the Nature Trail! Bring your kids or best friend and enjoy a walk in nature. 🌳 🌸 🦋

American Rubyspot Damselflies from the creek yesterday morning.
09/02/2024

American Rubyspot Damselflies from the creek yesterday morning.

Every year, you have an opportunity to contribute to the efforts of the Friends of Furneaux Creek. Starting TODAY, Sept...
09/01/2024

Every year, you have an opportunity to contribute to the efforts of the Friends of Furneaux Creek. Starting TODAY, Sept. 1, the time of giving back is available through the North Texas Giving Day website at https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/friendsoffurneauxcreek. It is open through Sept. 19.

With the funds that you provide, we are able to purchase plants and supplies to continue upkeep of the Nature Trail along Furneaux Creek by adding and maintaining native trees, bushes, and flowers, gardening supplies, and purchasing lawn maintenance equipment.

North Texas Giving Day is the largest one-day giving event in the country. Donate from September 1 - 19!

08/01/2024
07/30/2024

BLUE TRAIL REPAIR NOTICE: The City of Carrollton will begin repairing erosion and drainage issues on the Blue Trail under Old Denton Rd. starting Wed., July 31 (weather permitting). A roughly 0.25-mile segment will be blocked to the public by barricades while workers begin grading & compaction. The closure is expected to last until Nov. Plan accordingly and seek alternative routes as needed. Explore Carrollton’s other 30+ miles of trails at cityofcarrollton.com/trails.

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2050 E Branch Hollow Drive
Carrollton, TX
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Friends of Furneaux Creek Association is a city-approved, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization volunteer group, allowing friends, families and neighbors to take an active part in beautifying and enhancing the greenbelt of the City of Carrollton's Blue Trail (TEXAS). Activities include planned community events, plant and bird identification, building bird houses, fun for kids, volunteer work days and monthly meetings with educational presentations benefiting your home and community. Watch for future scheduled events here. Join Friends of Furneaux Creek with an annual contribution of $10 per family.