Membership News, Vote for the Katy Trail by March 27 & Spring Blooms

03/21/2024

March Memberships

Annual supporting memberships are a key part of caring for the Katy Trail each year, and during March, Friends of the Katy Trail has a goal to reach 50 new or renewal memberships. 

FKT has received 25 membership donations so far this month. Will you help us meet our goal of 50?  

Friends of the Katy Trail Membership Program  

Become A Member

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Unsure of your member status? Please contact  meghan@katytraildallas.org to check.

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Member Benefits, Recognition and Perks

All members are invited to Katy Trail spring and fall member parties, and $250+ members are recognized as supporters on the Katy Trail website.  

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New since 2023 in member benefits:  the Leaders Circle of Members of Friends of the Katy Trail--those donors providing annual memberships at $1,000+--receive recognition not only on the FKT site and in the Annual Report but also in publications like Park Cities People.

Did you know that local businesses, like Luke’s Locker, JuiceLand, Hopdoddy Burger Bar, and Studio 6 Fitness, provide discounts and other perks to all Katy Trail supporting members? 

For a full list of the Katy Trail member perks companies, scroll to the end of the Membership page.

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Vote for the Katy Trail in The Big D Bracket Challenge

We are thrilled that the Katy Trail is one of the icons of Dallas included in the new “March Madness” style bracket by The Dallas Morning News.  

To vote for the Katy Trail and your other favorite city icons in this Big D Challenge, visit dallasnews.com/bracket .  

The deadline to pick your bracket is soon—Wednesday, March 27!

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What's Blooming on the Katy Trail

Eastern Redbud Tree :   T hese trees produce pink blooms between March and May, providing an excellent nectar source for local bird and butterfly populations.

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Wisteria :   This climbing plant features clusters of small purple, blue, or white flowers with a delightful scent .

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Tangerine Beauty Crossvine :   Another showstopper on the Katy Trail, this woody vine provides an abundance of tangerine-colored blooms over a long season .

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