Aug 2015.
OK, the Texas Summer is coming into town with its full blast of withering heat! It’s a time when we may have time to enjoy our special neighborhood green space but also need to take special precautions for our park and ourselves.
First, about us: Be safe! Take water if you are going to be walking, running, or just hanging out in the park. True, there are some water fountains in the picnic area, but don’t rely on those if you are engaging in vigorous exercise. And of course you will take the empties home to recycle if you don’t have time to find the trash cans. Thank you! It’s also important to use sunscreen as well if you are going to be walking or playing games in the sun. The tan may look good now, but the problems show up later, not just as wrinkles but often as skin cancer. Don’t risk it!
And please, please remember this very important fact: While the Joe’s Creek greenbelt is public property, it is not my property, your property, or our property to do with as we please. It is shared by us all under the authority of the City of Dallas. Any changes – such as plantings, removals, and installations must be made in coordination with NPNA, working with the Parks Department and the City Forester. All other plantings will be removed by the Parks Department and City Forester. This is done to prevent problems such as injuries caused by obstacles in the greenbelt and to prevent spreading of invasive species.
To share your thoughts, contact us at creek@npna.org. Suggestions and ideas are always welcome, and participation in group projects is a great way to get to know our neighbors!
Rebecca Bergstresser