Bird and nature walks, tree and plant identification, and more
The Beehive Collective will share their campaign “Mesoamérica Resiste.” The nonprofit aims to spotlight the ecology and people that will be affected by a massive infrastructure development called The Mesoamerica Project.
Two-day workshop teaches participants Full-Spectrum Color Theory to connect interior and exterior environments. Includes walks through the gardens to observe color in nature. Bring photos from home or specific issues you would like to address during class exercises. Day one Feb. 23. Day two: March 2. Classes are broken in three sessions per day. Pay by session or all day $175-$185.
Kids can enjoy a summer camp preview while parents relax during TDG's Roses and Chocolate party. Drop off as early as 5 pm, and pick up as late as 8 pm. Kids enjoy crafts, a Butterfly House Safari and a chance to see eye-to-eye with our insect friends. Pizza dinner will be provided. Educator will contact you prior to see if your child needs anything special or has dietary restrictions. Ages 3 and up, toilet trained, please. $15/child, $10/member child.
Annual green festival featuring free wildflower walks, science-themed hikes, food vendors and environmentally-themed booths. Proceeds benefit Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area.
Master naturalist Jim Varnum leads this annual walk at the 160-acre prairie preserve.
Volunteers needed to help clear invasive plants at 160-acre prairie preserve. Two shifts: 9 am to noon and 1-3 pm. Bring gloves, work clothes, sturdy shoes, hat, eye-protection, sunscreen, picnic lunch. RSVP Don Young at donyoungglass@earthlink.net or 817-731-2787.
Visitors can hike at the Meadow Preserve for free at the monthly open house. Enter at Wooded Gate on east side of Alma, south of Bethany.
Master naturalist-led hike on preserve featuring more than 30 different tree species. Bring cameras and binoculars. RSVP to RSVP@connemaraconservancy.org. Free.
Guided 1.5-mile night walk. Wear close-toe shoes. Bring bug spray, flashlight and binoculars or spotting scope. Meet at the Suncreek Park circular parking lot (just west from the normal Connemara entrance on Alma - see map on website) at 9 p.m. sharp and then walk to the Meadow the back way. Sign up on the Connemara website. This event is not appropriate for young children.
Bring your binoculars and field guides and learn about birds from members of the Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society. Expect to see about 30+ species on this 3-hour walk. All ages are welcome.