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- EIN 75-2101234
- (214) 526-2800
- Po Box 192765 Dallas TX 75219-8527 USA
- www.turtlecreekassociation.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Environment, Environmental Beautification
Mission: To preserve, protect and enhance the diverse eco-system of turtle creek and the adjacent corridor which includes turtle creek park, a public park owned by the city of dallas. This 90+ acre section of dallas is a historically significant natural resource which provides wildlife habitat and serves as a greenbelt in a densely developed urban area.
Programs: Corridor and public park improvements: maintenance and irrigation repair projects on approximately 25 roadway medians and semi-annual planting in 17 flower beds located on public property as part of a program to improve the visual quality of turtle creek boulevard, which defines one edge of turtle creek.
community enrichment special events: the tour of homes is an annual event providing entertainment and bringing awareness to the turtle creek corridor with over 500 attendees. This event not only provides entertainment but also increases awareness of the importance and many uses of the turtle crrek area.
member programs: to educate and increase awareness of the historical significance of the turtle creek area and to provide membership information about the current revitalization projects. Also, to encourage membership's involvement in the revitalization projects, the educational meetings, and the social functions that are held throughout the year.