Exploring Wildlife Connections with Explorers Club Fellow Jim Williams

Hello Explorers,

We’re thrilled to invite you to an unforgettable event with Explorers Club Fellow Jim Williams on Saturday, June 14 in Dallas, as part of our ongoing commitment to spotlight meaningful exploration and conservation stories.

🌿 Exploring Wildlife Connections

with Explorers Club Fellow Jim Williams

Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Venue: Trinity River Audubon Center
6500 Great Trinity Forest Way
Dallas, TX 75217
(If Great Trinity Forest Way does not appear in your GPS, enter “6500 S. Loop 12.”)

Schedule

Activity

10  am Optional guided trail walk for early arrivals

11 am  –  1 pm Buffet luncheon and program

Center hours 8 am – 4 pm

Feel free to explore additional trails on your own

Ticket pricing

$45 – Explorers Club members

$55 – Non‑members
(Families welcome; children accompanied by an adult may attend at the member rate.)
Register now

What’s included

• Buffet‑style catered lunch with elevated summer non‑alcoholic beverages (iced teas, sparkling waters, fruit spritzers)

• Gluten‑free and vegetarian selections

• Private keynote by Jim Williams, followed by audience Q&A

• Access to Trinity River Audubon Center exhibits and trails

Program highlight

Award‑winning wildlife biologist Jim Williams takes us on an illustrated journey across the transboundary Rocky Mountains and South America’s Patagonia, revealing how large carnivores and wide‑ranging species depend on connected landscapes. A 31‑year veteran of Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and recipient of The Explorers Club’s 2024 Alan Rabinowitz Memorial Award, Jim now advances private‑land conservation with the Heart of the Rockies Initiative. His stories of grizzly‑bear monitoring, Montana’s first wolf program, and current “Keep It Connected” projects illuminate practical pathways for safeguarding wildlife corridors from the Northern Rockies to the Southern Cone.

Trinity River Audubon Center

The Trinity River Audubon Center, located in the heart of the Great Trinity Forest, serves as a living testament to the power of conservation and ecological restoration. Once an illegal landfill, this 120-acre urban sanctuary has been transformed into a vibrant ecosystem supporting native wildlife, educational programs, and sustainable land use.

As the Texas Chapter of The Explorers Club, our mission to foster scientific exploration, conservation, and meaningful connection to the natural world aligns closely with the Center’s dedication to environmental stewardship and community engagement. Hosting our event at this remarkable site not only supports local conservation efforts but also reflects our shared commitment to protecting natural spaces and inspiring the next generation of explorers.

Looking forward to seeing many of you there,
The Explorers Club – Texas Chapter