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Thanks for the love.

We want to thank our community again for your donations to the Friends of the SoPac Trail this year. Your support makes our trail even better.

We are fortunate to work with the Communities Foundation of Dallas through North Texas Giving Day to host our ONLY annual fundraiser. Together, our Friends raised $5,000 during North Texas Giving Day 2026.

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It’s North Texas Giving Day!

It’s HERE! Friends of the SoPac Trail is participating in Communities Foundation of Texas' NTX Giving Day, and we could not be more excited!

Did you know that North Texas Giving Day is our ONLY fundraiser? So far, early giving by friends and neighbors like you has generated 36% of raising our goal of $7,500…GIVE TODAY to help us close the gap.

We are proud of what we have accomplished together in the last several years. As you have used the trail, you have seen the results of all the work that we have done. You can always count on us for the sweat equity. Can we count on you for financial support?

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North TX Early Giving Starts NOW.

North Texas Giving Day giving is now open! On Thursday, September 17, 2026, Friends of the SoPac Trail will participate in Communities Foundation of Texas’ NTX Giving Day, and our goal is to raise $6,500.

Ready to roll up your sleeves? Early giving starts TODAY!

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Growing the SoPac: Progress, Partnerships & What’s Next.

We wanted to give you a short update and recap of the SoPac Trail projects that the steering committee is working on or has completed since the last time we spoke.

This June, we had a Fonroche Off-Grid Solar light purchased and installed near Fisher Rd.  and Mockingbird Bridge. This project was made possible through the generous financial support of Friends of the SoPac Trail and the White Rock Neighborhood Association, with invaluable in-kind partnership from Dallas Park and Recreation and The Loop Dallas. The light will enhance safety while preserving the natural beauty of the trail.

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Spring on the SoPac

As spring is upon us and summer is around the corner, the Friends steering committee has been busy with projects that beautify the trail, enhance security, and increase enjoyment for all users.

On Saturday, March 21, a group of volunteers led by committee member Randy Elia, Hillside Neighbor, cleaned and painted the pillars at the Northwest Highway underpass. The Dallas Park and Recreation Department previously cleared the area of trash and litter. Special thanks go to Allen Mabry, White Rock Neighbor, and his Geochers group for dedicating their Saturday to this effort.

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THANK YOU - WE DID IT!

We recently completed our fifth year participating in Communities Foundation of Texas North Texas Giving Day, and this year, over $5,500 was donated, making it one of our most successful fundraising efforts.

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NTX Early Giving Begins - TODAY

It’s that time of year again. On Thursday, September 18, 2025, Friends of the SoPac Trail is participating in Communities Foundation of Texas' NTX Giving Day! Our goal this year is to raise $7,500.

Lucky for us, early giving starts…TODAY!

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Summer On The SoPac

This summer has been a busy one! We assisted with the installation of new Wayfinding Signage, launched the SoPac Trail Garden Instagram page, and collaborated with Dallas Parks and DPD to address increased speeds along the Dallas trail system

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‘Tis The Season For New Column Signage

‘Tis the season for new column signage! Thanks to your generous support during North Texas Giving Day, we’ve installed new signage along the SoPac Trail underpasses.

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SoPac Trail Tree Planting

As a result of your exceptional support during North Texas Giving Day, we’ve been hard at work bringing new improvements to the SoPac Trail! Thanks to the generous contributions, we installed an irrigation system to support the planting of 7 new oak trees.

If you'd like to get involved, join us for the SoPac Trail Tree Planting THIS Saturday at 9:00 AM! It’s a great opportunity for the whole family—bring the kids and make a day of it!

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Monarch Migration 🦋

One of our favorite times of the year is coming soon to the SoPac Pollinator Garden. Every year, millions of monarch butterflies travel thousands of miles from their breeding grounds in North America to their wintering sites in Mexico. According to Master Naturalist experts, we anticipate their arrival in the SoPac Pollinator Garden in about a week.

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It’s North Texas Giving Day!

It’s HERE! Friends of the SoPac Trail is participating in Communities Foundation of Texas' NTX Giving Day, and we could not be more excited!

We are raising funds to support our mission of bringing people closer to nature, improving the trail, and making the experience a breath of fresh air for walkers, runners, and cyclists. We are all in!

Early giving has generated over 20% of our goal of raising $10,000…GIVE TODAY to help us close the gap.

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North Texas Giving Day - Give Early

It’s that time of year again. On Thursday, September 19, 2024, Friends of the SoPac Trail is participating in Communities Foundation of Texas' NTX Giving Day!

Lucky for us, early giving starts now.

We are raising funds to support our mission of bringing people closer to nature, improving the trail, and making the experience a breath of fresh air for walkers, runners, and cyclists. We are all in!

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Spring Happenings

Spring Happenings & SAVE THE DATE for our 2nd Annual Garden Party to be held on Saturday, May 18, 10-12 PM at the SoPac Respite.

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Autumn Update🍁

The fall season has been full of exciting advancements along the trail, such as tree plantings, NTX Giving Day, the SoPac Trail extension, and the grand opening of the Trinity Forest Spine Trail. It's a great time to be a part of our Friends Group.

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Monarch Migration is HERE!

The Monarchs are here. The continental nomads are southbound and making a stop at the SoPac Trail Pollinator Garden

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North Texas Giving Day

This year, on Thursday, September 21, 2023, Friends of the SoPac Trail is participating in Communities Foundation of Texas' NTX Giving Day, an online giving extravaganza for our whole region. We're raising funds to support our mission of bringing people closer to nature, improving the trail, and making the experience a breath of fresh air for walkers, runners, and cyclists.

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