Nestled into the Great Trinity Forest in South Dallas, the 120-acre Trinity River Audubon Center sits on what used to be the largest illegal dump in the state of Texas.

From a bare patch of Bermuda grass to a dynamic prairie-style garden, this backyard underwent a night and day transformation.

From a drainage ditch to a reclaimed paradise for pollinators, this project all started with a trip to Mexico to visit the wintering grounds of migrating Monarch butterflies.

When neighbors come together to advocate for native habitat, the result is a mutually beneficial space for people and pollinators to thrive alongside one another.

Exemplifying what is possible when homeowners give a portion of their yard back to nature.