Kleb Woods Nature Preserve, a local wildlife preserve and hotspot for birdwatchers, is quickly becoming a popular location for area organizations to perform eco-works.

The Kleb Woods Nature Preserve hosted a two-weekend Eagle Scout project giving the scouts and their dads the opportunity to construct a wooden path, enhancing the preserve, and earning the boys a badge.

The Scouts group was followed by a Rosehill Christian School class planting of a Republic of Texas orange tree near the Kleb Farm House. This special, heritage variety orange was originally developed by early Texans during the Republic years of the early 1840’s and planted in celebration of Texas Independence Day. The Rosehill students also assisted with Japanese Privet control along the walking trail.

On another day, volunteers came to Kleb Woods to separate lumber salvaged from a 110+ year-old smoke house, which will be reused to complete the barn’s exterior siding.

Towne Lake visitors are encouraged to pack a lunch and get back into nature with their family, friends and club members this April, in honor of Earth Month. The park is open daily from 7 a.m. until dusk and docents of the Cypress Historical Society conduct tours for groups of drop-in visitors as well. Cypress Top Park museums are open Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For additional information or to schedule a group tour call (281) 496-2177.

Source: Cy-Fair Lifestyle & Homes and Artshound.com