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Blueberry Picking at Echo Springs Farm - Brownsboro

Dallas Wildlife Hiking Group presents:

Join us for blueberry picking at Texas largest blueberry farm with over 50 acres of land fed by a maze of underground springs. This commercial operation is the most economical You-Pick farm in the area. It is open to the public for pick-your-own and offers tours by appointment. Today, we will just picking blueberries for fun! Pre-picked and packaged Blackberries are available.

Farm Hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Our group starts picking at 9a although you are welcome to arrive earlier to beat the heat.

ABOUT: Blueberry and Blackberry season lasts for only 8 weeks. We will visit a different farm every 2 weeks to take advantage of the great diversity in farms and produce offerings.

WEATHER - In the case of rain, this event will be rescheduled to the following weekend.   

OFFERINGS: Blueberries & Blackberries

COST:

Family Saturday at BRIT - Ft Worth

Mark your calendars for fun family learning at BRIT!

Family Saturdays are seasonal events designed for families to explore different activity stations to learn together about the wonders of our natural world. Activity stations include: field research, meet a scientist, outdoor adventure, reading room, nature crafts, plant walks, and a preschool station.

September 24 -   Day in the District

Come and go as you please, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cost is $5.00 per person; children 3 and under are free; $4.50 for BRIT members (10% discount)
Pre-registration not necessary

Nature Walk - Lewisville

Life at LLELA is always changing. Every season brings new animal signs, different blooms, or birds nesting, wintering, or winging their way north and south. Come explore with us on the Cicada Trail, the Cottonwood Trail, the Redbud Trail, or the Bittern Marsh Trail. All ages are welcome. There is a $2 program fee for the walk, in addition to the regular gate fee ($5/person). Reservations are requested, but not required; call 972-219-3930 or 972-219-7980.

Bird Walk - Lewisville

Over 270 species of birds have been recorded in the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area’s forests, prairies, and marshes. Bird watchers of all skill levels are welcome to join our master birders as they guide visitors to birding locations at LLELA. Some of the best spots are not normally available to the public, outside of a scheduled tour. Ages 10 and up. There is a $2 program fee for the bird walk, in addition to the regular gate fee ($5/person). Reservations are requested, but not required; call 972-219-3930 or 972-219-7980.

LLELA Homestead Open House - Lewisville

The Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area is home to several historic structures, most notably the Minor-Porter Log House, which dates to about 1869. Completely restored and furnished with all the trappings of everyday frontier life, the log house gives LLELA visitors a window on early Denton County history. Knowledgeable volunteers will be on hand to guide visitors through the structures and answer questions in this informal tour. Visitors are welcome to arrive at any time during the open hours and tour at their own pace. There is no additional fee for this activity beyond regular admission to LLELA ($5/person; children age 5 years and under free). Summer Hours (March 2 - October 31): Friday, Saturday, and Sunday – 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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