News and Updates
Important Notice: LLELA Trail Run Events
We’ve recently been made aware that two trail run events are being advertised at LLELA for October 31, 2026, and April 10, 2027. These events are not organized, sponsored, or authorized by Friends of LLELA and will not be taking place. At Friends of LLELA, we value the trust and support of our members and
Full Circle Trail Run: Raise funds for Friends of LLELA – April 18 Sat.
Full Circle Trail Run Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area – 201 East Jones St. Lewisville, TX, 75057 Saturday, April 18, 2025 – 7:30 to 10:30 am This incredible natural area (now known as LLELA) was originally wild and beautiful, full of an endless number of native species. But the area around it became urbanized and the
Natural Pathways teen eco-study program at LLELA
Got a teenager at home that loves nature? Natural Pathways is perfect for them! The Lewisville Independent School District (LISD) Environmental Learning staff have partnered with the University of North Texas (UNT) and the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) to create a service-learning program for high school students. Natural Pathways’ students participate
Important Notice: LLELA Trail Run Events
We’ve recently been made aware that two trail run events are being advertised at LLELA for October 31, 2026, and April 10, 2027. These events are not organized, sponsored, or authorized by Friends of LLELA and will not be taking place. At Friends of LLELA, we value the trust and support of our members and
Full Circle Trail Run: Raise funds for Friends of LLELA – April 18 Sat.
Full Circle Trail Run Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area – 201 East Jones St. Lewisville, TX, 75057 Saturday, April 18, 2025 – 7:30 to 10:30 am This incredible natural area (now known as LLELA) was originally wild and beautiful, full of an endless number of native species. But the area around it became urbanized and the
Natural Pathways teen eco-study program at LLELA
Got a teenager at home that loves nature? Natural Pathways is perfect for them! The Lewisville Independent School District (LISD) Environmental Learning staff have partnered with the University of North Texas (UNT) and the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) to create a service-learning program for high school students. Natural Pathways’ students participate
LLELA’s booth babes aka gate gals, Virginia and Joan
Kristina L Northam Bailey of Lewisville made this wonderful post about our booth babes aka gate gals on a Lewisville Facebook group and we just had to share: · If you’ve spent any time at LLELA, you already know that the gate gals are the soul of the park. I’ve loved this place for nearly
Upcoming Traffic Change Affecting Entry to LLELA
Upcoming Traffic Change Affecting Entry to LLELA Since summer 2025, construction on Jones Street and Kealy Street has temporarily shifted traffic to one-way westbound while road work was completed in phases. This Saturday, January 10, the traffic direction will switch. Starting Saturday, January 10, traffic will move eastbound. LLELA will only be accessible by driving
Getting to Your Roots: The Soil Food Web – Jan 17 Sat – Lewisville & online
Getting to Your Roots: The Soil Food Web Saturday, January 17, 2026 9:30 am to 4 pm Thrive Recreation Center 1950 S Valley Pkwy, Lewisville, TX 75067 Join the Friends of LLELA for our annual Native Landscape Seminar at Thrive in Lewisville. This year’s event, Getting to Your Roots: The Soil Food Web, will
Friends of LLELA raises funds for a Lewisville Centennial Tree
Our deepest gratitude to all the donors who contributed to the campaign for a Friends of LLELA Lewisville Centennial Tree, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the city’s founding. A portion of membership fees received during the summer and early fall went to the campaign, and some people and groups donated directly to it. Thanks to
The Table Dallas Donates Benches for Friends of LLELA Educational Outreach
Look at these fabulous benches! Friends of LLELA is grateful to The Table Dallas, a congregation that meets at The Mill Street House, for the donation. Notice how they are of different heights, so the benches nest and store easily. So cool! Those are students of LLELA’s Natural Pathways eco-career development group trying them out. These
Members Only Field Trip: Our Northern Neighbors – Nov 15 Sat
Members Only Field Trip: Our Northern Neighbors Meet at LLELA and carpool to Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center and Lake Ray Roberts State Park: Johnson Branch for guided tours. Nov. 15 Sat. – 8 am – 12:45 pm Denton County is home to three amazing natural places, and if you’ve only visited LLELA, you
Join us for LLELA news – Citizen science – Book reviews – Wildscaping
Friends of LLELA General Meeting: LLELA news – Citizen science – Book reviews – Wildscaping November 11 Tuesday Thrive Recreation Center — Sage Room 1950 S. Valley Parkway in Lewisville Doors open for meet & greet 6 pm Meeting from 6:15 to 8 pm Friends of LLELA welcomes all residents from Lewisville and the surrounding
Friends of LLELA lecture: Fall Migration & Winter Birds with Scott Kiester – Nov 22 Sat
Friends of LLELA lecture: Fall Migration & Winter Birds with Scott Kiester Saturday, November 22, from 10 am to noon There is no cost for the event itself, but the entrance fee to LLELA is $5 per vehicle, payable by credit card or Lewisville parks pass. LLELA: 201 E. Jones St. in Lewisville Enter
Volunteer Coordinator & Marketing Materials Coordinator — Be a part of it!
Volunteer Coordinator & Marketing Materials Coordinator Be a part of it! If you’re looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity, Friends of LLELA has two positions available — and neither requires being outdoors or any special environmental knowledge! Volunteer Coordinator – Work with partner organizations and the public to recruit, retain, and recognize volunteers, including for