Boy Scout Hil at White Rock Lake: Photo by Danny Fulgencio

Boy Scout Hill at White Rock Lake: Photo by Danny Fulgencio

Neighbors concerned about protecting local prairies and natural wildlife habitats from development and neglect can learn how to further their cause at two meetings this week.

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In continuation of its original mission to “respect, preserve and maintain” the blackland prairies located on the east side of White Rock Lake, members of the White Rock East Coalition of Area Neighborhoods — which consists of the Lochwood, Peninsula, and Old Lake Highlands neighborhood associations (some 4,000 households) — have organized an information meeting in partnership with the Native Prairies Association of Texas.

From 6-7:30 p.m. on July 16 at the Bath House Cultural Center, Native Prairies Association of Texas executive director Pat Merkord will discuss local conservation efforts and how the formation of a local chapter can help preserve area blackland prairies, namely, Boy Scout Hill. All members of the general public are welcome.

Additionally, The Lake Highlands Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly forum at 7 a.m. Thursday at Crossroads Diner. This month’s speaker will be John DeFillipo, director of the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center. Cost is $5 for chamber members; $13 for nonmembers in advance or $20 at the door. Register online here.