Bird and nature walks, tree and plant identification, and more
Guided 1.5-mile night walk. Bring flashlight and binoculars or spotting scope. Meet at the Suncreek Park circular parking lot at 9pm sharp. Hike is not appropriate for young children. Free. Register: ConnemaraConservancy.org.
The city of Dallas Park and Recreation Department is recruiting volunteer citizens to beautify their favorite neighborhood parks. Register: Diana Caswell, 214-670-8483.
Enjoy this meditation that engages the senses, the body and the natural world. Bring a mat or cushion and a water bottle. Dress comfortably and in layers. The practice will be held outdoors. Ages 15 and older. $15/per class.
The city of Fort Worth and the Botanical Research Institute of Texas announced the winners of the inaugural EcoScape contest. Three winners were selected for their yards, which demonstrated water efficient landscaping.
A free public tour will begin at 11:30 a.m., starting at the third place winner's home.
First: 3217 Field Street, Haltom City; Second: 4005 W. 6th Street, Fort Worth; Third: 2517 Ryan Avenue, Fort Worth.
Family-friendly fall festival features storytelling, karaoke, pumpkin patch, animal encounters, bounce houses and a variety of children's games, crafts and activities. New this year: haunted trail for ages 8 and up. Concessions and some activities have additional costs. No entry after 8:30 pm. $7.
Enjoy candy stations, a Monster Mash show, Animal Adventures shows, Professor Magic’s show and more.
$10/per person (ages 3 and up)
Parking: $5/per vehicle.
Grand opening of the Clearfork Main Street Pedestrian Bridge. Ribbon cutting @ 9:30 a.m. Trail Party and Evening Stroll 6-8 pm. Enjoy refreshments, music and special presentations by artists Devon Nowlin and Tommy Fitzpatrick. Do the "Oxbow Stroll," a casual, two mile run/walk/bike to the heart of the ranch and back.
Volunteers to ‘treasure hunting’ along the shores of Lake Grapevine in search of sparkly jewels that are hidden in the trash. A multi-city, community sponsored effort to beautify the shoreline of Lake Grapevine.
In partnership with the Dallas Arboretum and the Perot Museum of Nature & Science, TRAC will host an evening focusing on nature's wild night life. Explore owls and other nocturnal party animals that come alive after dark along the Trinity River. Discover plants that put on a show when the sun goes down and navigate the night sky with the Perot Museum's Portable Universe. $15. Info: zsegal@audubon.org or 214-309-5801.
Take an exploratory walk around TRAC to see some wings and things then create our own wings using reclaimed materials. $15. Info: trac@audubon.org or 214-309-5801