Bird & Nature Walks

For ages 50 plus. Paddle the Brazos River on this two-day overnight kayak trip with American Canoe Association and American Red Cross assessed and American Red Cross lifeguard-certified trip leaders. Fee includes transportation, kayaks, life jackets, paddles, primitive camping site, all trail meals and most camping equipment. Mandatory pre-trip meeting, Sept 4 at 7 pm at the Denton Senior Center for all participants. Register: 940-349-7275 or www.dentonparks.com. $95.

For ages 50 plus. Join ACA assessed /life guard certified Senior Center Recreation staff on a paddle up Elm Fork to the confluence of Clear Creek and Elm Fork.

Water and weather appropriate clothing (including close-toed shoes that can get wet and a hat) are recommended. Paddling experience not required.

Fee includes transportation, instructors, guides, sit-on-top kayaks, life jackets, paddles and kayak instruction. Bring sunscreen, bag lunch and water. Meet at Senior Center Recreation Center. Register: 940-349-7275 or www.dentonparks.com. $20.

Hike around the Nature Center in search of these seasonal beauties. $5 with paid admission.

Join The Many Faces People as they work on the Sacred Land. Perhaps a repair to the Sweat Lodge or the Medicine Wheel? Love offering. RSVP: 214-288-9935. PrayerWalker07@hotmail.com.

Cleanup the Campion Trails along the Elm Fork of the Trinity River. Event followed by food, fun, music and prizes. 

Info@RockTheGreen.org. Register: RockTheGreen.org. 

Noncompetitive 6K and 10Kwalk under the massive five-level freeway interchange at the junction of LBJ Freeway & Central Expressway. Free. 

Peter Payton, executive director of Groundwork Dallas, will discuss the development of the eco-classroom on the Elm Fork of the Trinity River, the revitalization of the Trinity River and the development of the Trinity Greenbelt as a regional education and recreation epicenter. Free.

Take a leisurely hike around the Nature Center at one of the best times of the day to see wild birds. Bring binoculars and cameras. $10 includes admission fee.

Learn about the diversity of grasshoppers and round them up on this guided hike. $5 with paid admission. 

Walk and talk while picking up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club's adopted section of White Rock Lake Park. Area is a prairie restoration area, so there are always birds and wildflowers. Gloves, trash bags, etc. provided. Brunch after. Info: Carol Nash: 214-824-0244.