(AUSTIN – May 29, 2020) The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) confirmed the presence of common salvinia on Lake Fork near Emory after conducting a vegetation survey on May 19, 2020. The common salvinia was found in the White Oak Creek Cove, the same cove giant salvinia was found in 2018 and eventually eradicated. […]
(AUSTIN—May 21, 2020) The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved $3.71 million dollars in grants to fund 22 motorized and non-motorized recreational trail-related projects across the state. The National Recreational Trails Fund (NRTF) funds recreational trail construction, renovation and acquisition. The grants are funded from a portion of the federal gas tax generated by gasoline […]
(WYLIE, TX – April 9, 2020) First it was ‘Tiger King’, and everyone wanting to know what we thought about Joe Exotic. Then it was the announcement of the tiger at the Bronx Zoo testing positive for the coronavirus, and everyone wanting to know if our tigers were safe. The fact of the matter is, […]
Communities Rise to the Challenge in the Name of Conservation AUSTIN–Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Audubon Texas, partners in the Bird City Texas Initiative, are proud to announce that four communities have received certification during the inaugural application cycle. Bastrop, Dallas, Houston, and Port Aransas have been recognized as the leaders in community action […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 2, 2019) Concerned about wildlife such as coyotes and bobcats roaming your neighborhood? If so, be sure to mark your calendars for August 1, 6 p.m. at the City of Rockwall Community Center for a special fun and informative presentation on living with urban wildlife. Sponsored by the Rockwall County Open Space […]
(WYLIE, TX – Jan. 20, 2019) In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center in Wylie will host a Valentine’s All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16. Afterward, take a self-guided tour around the sanctuary. The suggested donation is $25/adults, $15/kids ages 4-12, under 4 free. Credit cards are accepted; no ATM. […]
(WYLIE, TX – Jan. 20, 2019) Save the date and pre-order your tickets now for Outdoor Movie Night and Sneak Peak of Feeding on Saturday, March 16 at In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue in Wylie. Gates open at 7 p.m. and the movie Madagascar starts at 8. Bring a chair or blanket for seating. Popcorn, candy, […]
Drop donations at Public Storage, 4028 N. Highway 78 in Wylie (WYLIE, TX – August 29, 2018) In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue & Education Center is seeking donations for a community garage sale set for Saturday, September 22 at the Wylie Walmart. Drop off times for the storage unit: Saturday, August 25 – 10am to 4pm […]
(WYLIE, TX – July 23, 2018) In Sync Exotics will host an All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, August 11 at its sanctuary, 3430 Skyview Drive in Wylie, TX 75098. Enjoy a self-guided tour of the wildlife rescue and education center, coffee, juice, fruit, yogurt, and flapjacks! Suggested donations: $25, adults; […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 28, 2018) April showers bring May flowers and, thanks to the efforts of a group of local butterfly enthusiasts, beautiful butterflies. Around 40 to 50 active volunteers with the group who call themselves the Butterfly Brigade have been hard at work transforming four areas in Rockwall into gorgeous butterfly gardens laden […]