by Amy Martin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n \u201cThere\u2019s no real nature in North Texas.\u201d Oh really? Hardwood bottomland forests. Well-preserved swaths of the “cast iron forest” of Eastern Cross Timbers. Soaring limestone escarpments and quizzical cuestas. Vast wetlands and swamps. Rich riparian corridors along rivers and large creeks. Rare remnants of wildflower-filled Blackland and Fort Worth Prairies. Three immense preserves from 2600 to 3600 acres, plus the 6000-acre Great Trinity Forest. Two large lake-based state parks. A huge national wildlife refuge for water-loving birds. North Central Texas has all this and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel down the many forks of the Trinity River\u2014Clear, East, Elm, and West\u2014and their reservoirs to discover the watery roadmap that shapes our terrain and is home to a 127-mile-long nationally recognized paddling trail. North Central Texas is an ecotone that transitions the eastern deciduous forest into the western plains. Its astounding ecological diversity arises from many tilted bedrock layers ranging from 75 to 350 million years old, the multitude of soil types which that generates, and the wide-ranging flora those foster. The river ties it all together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Wild DFW’s<\/em> front section on natural history and ecology also covers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wild DFW<\/em> includes a field guide detailing over 120 species of interesting animals, insects, and plants, with fascinating facts and tidbits for regaling your friends. These flora and fauna populate the astounding adventures section covering 25 of North Texas’s finest nature parks and preserves. Read about the author’s hikes through these spaces, led by volunteers and managers who know the land the best and share their inspiring stories. Gain insight into North Texas as never before while enjoying practical tips and complete information for exploring these outdoor treasures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The perfect regional field guide, Wild DFW <\/em>highlights the 25 best wilderness spots to explore in North Texas.\u201d\u2014D Magazine<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMore than a book about landscape, Wild DFW<\/em> showcases a community of people devoted to preserving nature.\u201d \u2014Natural Awakenings<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n “North Texas\u2019 natural landscape and ecological makeup are being brought to light in Wild DFW<\/em>.\u201d \u2014Lake Highlands Advocate<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cFinding and embracing the natural elements in a city like Dallas can be foreboding, but Amy Martin\u2026is aiming to change that.\u201d\u2014Dallas Observer<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Advocate: Lakewood\/East Dallas: Unpacking the geological components of our lake<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Advocate: Lakewood\/East Dallas: Local author to make presentation on the Trinity River at Wild Birds Unlimited in East Dallas<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Advocate: Lakewood\/East Dallas: East Dallas resident to publish DFW adventure and ecology guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Advocate: Oak Cliff: Whose Books hosting \u2018Wild DFW\u2019 author talk about North Texas outdoors Oak Cliff nature<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n CBS Texas news: Fall foliage at its peak in Texas, enjoy it<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cross Timbers Gazette: Author to present \u2018Wild DFW: 20 Top Surprises of North Texas Nature\u2019 in Flower Mound<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n D Magazine: 5 Adventures Into the Dallas Wilderness<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dallas Doing Good: Q&A with Amy Martin: The eco-do-gooders of Wild DFW<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dallas Express: Dallas resident pushes for more trails<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dallas Morning News: Allen library to host author talk and documentary screening on Trinity River<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dallas Observer: Wild DFW: Ned Fritz Day Walk at Ned & Genie Fritz Texas Buckeye Trail<\/a> (scroll to Oct. 8)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dallas Observer: 10 Awesome Upcoming Events For Book Lovers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Denton Record-Chronicle: Book Talk: Something for everyone in this batch of delightful books for gift-giving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Denton Record-Chronicle & KERA: Can Denton County become a nature tourism hot spot? Some think so<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Edible Dallas: Natural Wonders<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fort Worth Magazine: Experience the Wild Side of Dallas-Fort Worth | #FortWorthReads<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fort Worth Report: Monkey & Dog Books to host book signing July 19 with author of Wild DFW<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Independence and community: How the Fort Worth Prairie reflects the city<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fox4 GoodDay: Good Day crew visits Great Trinity Forest<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Garland Texan: Amy Martin book features Spring Creek Preserve<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n GreenSourceDFW: ‘Wild DFW’ events to kick off starting next month<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n GreenSourceDFW: Buy ‘Wild DFW’ on local site to benefit Green Source DFW<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n KERA news: Wild about DFW: North Texas nature guide tells us what to see and why it’s here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Kinute<\/strong>: Book Talk: \u2018Wild DFW: Explore the Amazing Nature Around Dallas-Fort Worth\u2019 with Amy Martin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lake Highlands Advocate: East Dallas resident to publish DFW adventure and ecology guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lakewood\/East Dallas Advocate: Unpacking the geological components of our lake<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lakewood\/East Dallas Advocate: Local author to make presentation on the Trinity River at Wild Birds Unlimited in East Dallas<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lewisville Leader: This author is an advocate for natural spaces in the North Texas area <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lewisville Leader: Nature author launches book on DFW wildlife, urges tourism<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Local Profile: Wild DFW excerpt: Shores of an Ancient Ocean<\/a> (scroll to page 76)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Natural Awakenings: North Texas Nature Up Close<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Oak Cliff Advocate: Whose Books hosting \u2018Wild DFW\u2019 author talk about N TX outdoors, Oak Cliff nature<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Rockwall Blue Ribbon News: Rockwall\u2019s Barnes & Noble opening to include book signing by author of Wild DFW<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Rockwall Herald Banner: Author of \u2018Wild DFW\u2019 slated for grand opening of Barnes & Noble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Rockwall Times: Barnes & Noble Rockwall Grand Opening to Feature Author of Wild DFW and Local Nature Stewards<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Shoutout Dallas<\/strong>: Meet Amy Martin | author & journalist, community rabblerouser, nature nut<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Southlake Style: Southlake Featured In DFW Nature Book<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Waxahachie 360: Dallas nature author Amy Martin will show you how to become a writer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Allen Public Library: Allen library to host author talk and documentary screening on Trinity River<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalists: Author praises our Blackland Prairie Chapter Contribution<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Botanical Research Institute of Texas: October Lunchtime Lecture: Wild DFW<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cross Timbers Texas Master Naturalists: Amy Martin to speak in September<\/a> (page 7)<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Denton County Master Gardeners: Wild DFW and the North Texas Ecotone<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n First Unitarian of Dallas: short video review of book talk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Native Prairies Association of Texas: Our Prairie People\u2013Amy Martin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n North Texas Trails: Wild DFW Book Review<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Trinity Forks Native Plant Society: \u201cWild DFW and the North Texas Ecotone\u201d in September<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n TBG Partners: Wild DFW featuring Mikel Wilkins<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Allen Public Library: How the Trinity River Escaped its Fate as a Barge Canal<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Botanical Research Institute of Texas: A Deep Dive into the North Texas Ecotone & its Natural Wonders<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Botanical Research Institute of Texas Book Club: Writer\u2019s Process to Create a Nature Book<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n First Unitarian Church of Dallas, promotional video<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Fort Worth Public Library Author Series: Never See North Texas Nature the Same Way Again<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Friends of LLELA’s Denton County: North Texas Nature Hotspot<\/a> (nature tourism panel)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Friendship Force Dallas: Never See North Texas Nature the Same Way Again<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Native Plant Society of Texas, Collin County Chapter: Wild DFW: A Deep Dive into North Texas Ecotone & its Natural Wonders<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Native Plant Society of Texas, Dallas County chapter: Never See North Texas Nature the Same Way Again<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Native Plant Society of Texas, North Central Chapter: Never See North Texas Nature the Same Way Again<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Texas Master Naturalists, Blackland Prairie chapter: A Deep Dive into the North Texas Ecotone & its Natural Wonders<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Texas Master Naturalists, Cross Timbers chapter: Never See North Texas Nature the Same Way Again<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Texas Master Naturalists, North Texas chapter, and Dallas Public Library Present: The Nature of the Moon 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