In part two of this two-part episode, we resume our conversation with local prairie expert Dr. Tim Dalbey, zeroing in on specific prairie locales in Dallas and the surrounding area.

In part one of this two-part episode, local prairie expert Dr. Tim Dalbey takes listeners on a journey through the world of prairies, focusing on the soils, native grasses and forbs, and animals of the “Blackland Prairies” ecoregion covering much of North Texas.

Are you interested in becoming a citizen scientist? Learn to explore green areas and contribute to scientific research with Texas Parks and Wildlife's Urban Biologist Sam Keischnick and iNaturalist.

Urban Biologist Sam Kieschnick with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department talks about what he does as an urban biologist. Learn where you can go to explore the rich diversity of native plants in the Dallas area!

Urban Biologist Sam Kieschnick with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department talks about what he does as an urban biologist. Learn where you can go to explore the rich diversity of native plants in the Dallas area!

Are you interested in becoming a citizen scientist? Learn to explore green areas and contribute to scientific research with Texas Parks and Wildlife's Urban Biologist Sam Kieschnick and iNaturalist.

Dr. Jessica Beckham of UNT, a biologist who researches native bees, talks about Texas bumblebees.

Local herpetologist Carl Franklin shares his knowledge of and passion for turtles, and provides tips on local places for viewing these fascinating “herps.” Carl serves as Biological Curator and Collections Manager for the Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center at the University of Texas at Arlington.

Local herpetologist Carl Franklin shares his knowledge of and passion for turtles, and provides tips on local places for viewing these fascinating “herps.” Carl serves as Biological Curator and Collections Manager for the Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center at the University of Texas at Arlington.

Dr. Jessica Beckham of UNT, an biologist who researches native bees, talks about Texas bumblebees.