Summary
Organization name
Friends of O.S. Gray Natural Area
other names
FOOSGNA
Causes
Parks and Greenspaces
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Tarrant
Address
P.O. Box 121916Arlington, TX 76012
The Friends of O.S. Gray Natural Area (FOOSGNA) is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization established in 2010. We partner with Arlington Parks Deptartment to promote, enhance, and help manage O.S. Gray Natural Area. Our projects include:
• Adding trails and benches throughout the park
• Restoring & protecting native Texas vegetation throughout the park to return the area to its natural state. We do this by saving plant species already present, seeding or transplanting new plants, and removing invasive plants.
• Creating pollinator gardens
• Hosting multiple community events including sidewalk chalk art contests, stargazing parties, Great Backyard Bird Count, and park tours
We are working to create an enjoyable place where the community can see examples of native Texas habitats.
We hold monthly community workdays on second Saturday mornings where everyone is welcome. We invite you to join us in stewarding this beautiful natural space in the heart of Arlington.
For information about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities please visit our Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/OSGrayNaturalArea
Mission
Mission Statement:
The purpose of the Friends of O.S. Gray Natural Area is to promote, support, enhance, and help manage the O.S. Gray Natural Area.
Our Vision:
To fulfill our mission we will
• Promote conservation of natural resources within OS Gray Natural Area
• Encourage proven organic landscaping practices that include:
- Lowering irrigation requirements
- Mowing limited to appropriate areas and times
- Encouraging selection of native plants in all plantings
• Cooperate with the Arlington Parks Department to promote mutual interests
• Seek joint projects with other groups and organizations where there are mutual interests
• Provide educational opportunities about the natural areas
• Create awareness of the history of OS Gray Natural Area
• Restore native grasses, trees, and other herbaceous species
• Remove invasive species
• Promote enjoyment of the outdoors in a natural setting
• Enhance the “nursery feel” of the nursery area
• Provide trails for access to the park in order to encourage wildlife, to maintain the integrity of the natural areas, and to discourage off-trail activities
• Seek public and private funds
• Plan and carry out regularly scheduled community days
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Organization Data
Arlington, TX 76012