Trinity River Audobon Center was built on top of an illegal rubbish dump.
It sits on 120 acres of forest and wetlands with a $14.7 million, ecofriendly education building.
Recycled materials were used everywhere.
Windows slant inward to prevent bird strikes.
The exhibit hall's ceiling is also recycled material.
TIAA members and guests gather in the lobby before the tour.
Our tour guide tells us all about the "green" building.
They spent five months just hauling away old abandoned tires before building could start.
Solar cell flashlights charging in the sun.
The rain stopped just in time for our tour.
A wooden walk takes you right to the Trinity River -- just 150 yards away.
Man-made ponds capture rain water for wildlife plus irrigation use.
Recent rains had washed up debris from the river.
Bee hives furnish honey from this zip code (75217).
Martha and Eugene Hedges walk the forest trail.
Bob and Helen Bate enjoy the walk.
Wild flowers were everywhere.
The spider is awaiting dinner.
