Bird and nature walks, tree and plant identification, and more
Join our experienced North Texas field ornithologists in this Citizen Science adventure for all ages. A 15-minute bird census will be conducted at various locations on the TRAC property every hour on the hour. All findings will be submitted to GBBC.
Free.
Dabbling duck or diving duck? Goose? Heron? Egret? Join us at the amazing John Bunker Sands Wetland Ctr for a morning of waterfowl adventure with naturalist Dr. Bob Stone. Dr. Stone is a board certified orthopedic surgeon who helped to develop arthroscopic surgery worldwide. A former Dallas Audubon Board member, Dr. Stone has birded on all continents except Antarctica and is currently at 2030 on his World Bird List.
We will meet at the Rock Church at the intersection of 175 and Combine Rd (If travelling S on Hwy 175, take the Combine Rd exit south of Kaufman County Line sign.) Turn right from the Combine Rd excit into the church parking lot. It is immediately to your right after you get onto Combine Rd from Hwy 175. After meeting in the church parking lot, we will take you to the JBS Center.
Participants must sign a liability waiver.
PLEASE visit www.wetlandcenter.com to learn about this wonderful wetland.
THIS CLASS IS FOR EXPERIENCED BIRDERS. Due to use of advanced identification terminology, beginning birders are discouraged from attending. Class size is limited to 12 participants.
Calling all seasoned birders!
Join Audubon's 112th Christmas Bird Count and make a contribution to science! Every year families and students, birders and scientists, armed with binoculars, bird guides and checklists go out on an annual mission to collect data in this longest-running wildlife census to assess the health of bird populations - and to help guide conservation action.
RSVP to Stephanie at STIMKO@audubon.org or 214-309-5813 for team assignment.
Please bring your Sibley Field Guide for classroom reference.
THIS CITIZEN SCIENCE PROJECT IS OPEN TO EXPERIENCED BIRDERS.
Participants are expected to participate in the full 12-hour field monitoring. There may be limited opporutnitiies for beginning birders - please contact Stephanie for additional information.
$5
If those fleeting and fast litle brown winter birds make you throw up your hands in despair, then this class is for you. DD Currie and Dell Little will share their over 50+ years of field ornithology experience to help you identify the sparrows of N Texas and put you on the fast tract to easy sparrow identiication.
A 45-minute class on sparrow identification will be followed by a guided bird hike on the TRAC property. (A pre-class "quickie" bird hike is available for participants beginning at 8am.
FREE.
Nature Club is designed to encourage children, ages 5-12, to be active stewards of our lands, while at the same time showing children all the wonders of the nature around them.
Price: $195/child for members ($220/child for non-members) for 9 sessions
SCHEDULE
September 18th: Insect Adventures
October 16th: Birding and Migration
November 20th: Building an A-Frame Shelter/Fort and Survival Skills
December 18th: Christmas Bird Count
January 15th: Nature Arts and Crafts
February 19th: Nature Journaling
March 18th: Frog Club
April 15th: Scuzzing and Pond Sampling
May 20th: Paddling the Ponds
To register your child today, visit our website at: https://www.camperregsecure.com/trinityriver/
All 3rd Thursday events include: Food & Wine Tastings, Music, Kids Crafts, Nature Hikes,
Paddling or Fishing, Art, Book Club, Education, Citizen Science & More.
See website for details.
"Celebrate the Biodiversity of Paraguay in its Bicentennial"
[ibimage==2222==original_size==none==self==ibimage_right]A photographic display about the biodiversity of Paraguay will be offered in context of the year-round celebrations of the county's Bicentennial. This exhibit encourages the public to support Paraguay's conservation efforts, details the importance of the flora and fauna in Paraguay, and helps to promote national ecotourism.
One hundred photographic images of birds, wildlife, and landscapes will be displayed to the general public, free of charge. The images will be accompanied by detailed descriptions regarding the species, places, and ecosystems portrayed. The public will have the opportunity to purchase copies of the photos in display with detailed information, books, and other articles regarding Paraguayan biodiversity.
The Details
Time Frame
Opening night:
Thursday, October 27, 2011 from 6:30 - 9:00 PM:
Paraguay Ambassador Rigoberto Gauto will open the exhibit with remarks at 7:00 PM.
Additional hours:
Saturday, October 29, 2011 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday & Thursday,
December 27 & 29
10 - 11:30 a.m.
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Enjoy an old-fashioned hayride to the bison range where you will get to see the bison up close as you
assist staff with feeding the bison range cubes. We will also share our bison management practices and see the equipment necessary to care for these large animals. During the hayride, we will discuss the habitats represented at the Nature Center. Pre- registration required. $16 (includes admission)/MEMBERS $8.
It is New Year’s Eve and you know that that means: resolutions. Make a resolution of getting outdoors and enjoying our wonderful natural world. Visit with us and get into the habit of hiking and learning about our local flora and fauna. $5 (with admission)/MEMBERS FREE.
Current Admission fees:
$5 Adults (13-64)
$2 Children (3-12;under 3 FREE)
$3 Seniors (65+)
$1 Discount per person (with Military ID)