Bird and nature walks, tree and plant identification, and more
Share your holiday gift giving with our feathered friends. Children of all ages are invited to make biodegradable bird treats ahead of time and bring them to the event to hang in the Garden’s Grove, providing food for wildlife and a little holiday cheer. This free event, complete with music and entertainment, is one of Fort Worth’s oldest holiday traditions.
Feast your eyes on the fall color of the Japanese Garden while enjoying traditional Japanese dance, music, martial arts demonstrations, papermaking and tea ceremonies. Admission: Adults $5, Children (4-12yrs.) $3, under 4 free. Continues Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The class will consist of wild plant identification walks through the natural habitats of the area. Emphasis will be placed on physical plant characteristics, edible plant parts, proper plant preparation and available season of harvest. Some poisonous wild plants will also be covered since these often grow right with the edible ones. Come join us as we explore the world of edible wild plants and expand your diet to include these nutritious wild resources.
Participants need to bring their own drinking water, folding chair, pen/notebook for taking notes. Cost is $50. Registration information on website.
The day will be filled with hands-on activities to better equip you for living in the woods, whether for short or long term. Skills covered will include basic shelter construction (debris hut, wickiup and lean-to), locating and purifying water, lighting a campfire with one match, fire by friction (bow and hand drill methods, making proper fire structures, hunting and trapping methods, edible and medicinal wild plants, and rope making.
Participants need to bring a knife and folding chair. Class is for ages 18 and up.
Cost is $50. Registration information on website.
This free event offers lots of animals provided by the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, Westland Ranch Petting Zoo and Matt Morris’ turtles. You can explore the beautiful Nature Center & Preserve through docent-led and self-guided hikes highlighting trail activities such as the Corn Fling, Pumpkin Ring Toss, and Build-a-Bug - just to name a few. Other activities include games and music by Radio Disney, storytelling, outdoor demonstrations, the Southlake Fire Department and the first annual Coyote Howling Contest. Free caramel apples, popcorn and cider will be available while supplies last. Additional food and drinks will be available for purchase. Free parking with shuttle service or walking paths will be available from the Equestrian Center at Bob Jones Park. Handicap Parking is available on a first-come basis at the Bob Jones Nature Center & Preserve.
This event is hosted by the city of Plano. Make a difference by cleaning the litter out of Plano’s creeks.
Kick off the morning with coffee, pastries and an inspirational talk bolstering your passion for fighting litter’s effects in our community.
We are a non-profit organization whose aim is to promote health and fitness through Volkssporting, a fun way to see new sights and meet new people. Volkssports include walking, biking and swimming events. Most of our events are Volksmarches. Volksmarch is a German word for "Walk of the People." A Volksmarch is on measured routes (usually 10K). We mark our walk routes with streamers or we provide written instructions or a map. See website for membership application and club fact sheet.
Meets monthly on the third Saturday.
For ages 4 and 5 with adult partner. Tuesday Trekkers is designed to encourage adult-child interaction, outdoor experiences and pre-school readiness. Register: http://activenet11.active.com/southlake/
For ages 3 to 5 - The curriculum will be the same each week.
The Young Explorers program is designed to help children discover the wonders of nature through hands-on activities, science experiments, nature lessons, stories, crafts and hikes. Register: http://activenet11.active.com/southlake/ Also held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.