The NPNA board determined that in order to maintain the number and quality of events sponsored in Northaven Park for our members, NPNA is increasing annual dues to $30 per year (up from the previous $20 that had been unchanged since 1996!). NPNA could not undertake or sponsor events and projects without our wonderful members and volunteers. I hope you will join/renew your membership in NPNA starting in 2024. Thanks for being a great neighbor and we look forward to seeing you at our next NPNA event!

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Coyotes are reclusive animals who prefer to avoid human contact; however, some have become more willing to venture into our neighborhood to find food. Take steps to protect your pets and discourage their visits to your yard. Find out how by downloading this checklist.

Intersection of Sleepy Lane and Pinocchio Drive

This recent NPNA Beautification project was a great success. It was a fun project. The team of volunteers worked very hard, and we are proud of the finished look. It’s a great start to 2023 and the mission to find ways, BIG and small, to beautify our neighborhood. Be sure to enjoy as you stroll past this intersection. The native and drought tolerant plants will continue to mature over the next several months and will enhance this intersection for years to come.

We have several projects on the horizon, including a huge outing this fall with the Dallas Parks and Recreation Department to plant 50 trees in Northaven Park. Strategically designed and located to provide shade in needed areas while not disturbing the fields of play for teams to enjoy.

Want to be a part of NPNA Beautification? Find out how on Volunteer! Beautification and reach out to us at beautification@npna.org.

How to Create A Garden They’ll Love

Helping the bee population thrive is so important these days, as they are dying off at an alarming rate due to pesticide use and loss of habitat. These tiny creatures play such a huge role in our food production system that without them, it would be next to impossible to manually pollinate the nation’s crops. Can you imagine a world without blueberries or apples? Spinach and tomatoes? Unfortunately, that’s a very real possibility we face if the bees continue to decline in population. What you can do >>

About the author: After trying a friend’s “homemade” honey 2 years ago, Christy Erickson began learning more about backyard beekeeping and its role in sustainability. She is committed to collecting and distributing the most accurate and up-to-date resources on the bee crisis and information on how to help in your own community. She lives here in Dallas and created SavingOurBees.

The City of Dallas lists these violations as the top ten cited by Code Compliance. Visit Code Compliance for more information,

High Weeds. Weeds should be no higher than 12 inches.

Litter. Keep lawns mowed, clipped mulched or cleared and property free of litter

Obstructions Alley/Sidewalk/Street. Trim trees, shrubbery and vines which may obstruct any vehicle or persons traveling through a sweet, alley, or sidewalk. Required clearance for sidewalks is 8 feet and 15 feet for streets and alleys.

Signs Public Right of Way. Do not post signs or posters of any type on utility poles, lamp posts, shade trees in the City’s right of way or on any public structure or building.

Bulky Trash. Place bulky trash out only during designated time period. Do not put out construction materials, dirt, rock or concrete.

Substandard Structures. Keep structures in good repair — no peeling paint, leaking roofs, electrical or plumbing problems, holes in walls, floors or ceiling and no decayed wood.

Junk Motor Vehicle. Motor vehicles that are inoperative and/or partially dismantled and have expired license tags or safety stickers are considered “junk motor vehicles”.

Illegal Dumping. Dispose of waste only at permitted facilities.

Illegal Outside Storage. Do not store items longer than 24 continuous hours outdoors if they are not customarily used or stored outside or are made of materials that will deteriorate from exposure to the outside environment.

Graffiti. Remove any markings of graffiti visible from any public property or right-of-way immediately.

• Never directs yard waste into the street or storm drains
• Collects or blows grass clippings into your yard from sidewalks, driveways and streets
• Use clippings as a natural mulch or compost, or bag yard waste for the monthly bulk waste collection