Bird and nature walks, tree and plant identification, and more
We invite preschoolers, ages 3 - 5 and their adult companions to join us in discovering the exciting world of nature. In November, we will be learning about trees and make bark rubbings. Pre-registration required. $10 PER CHILD (includes admission fee)/MEMBERS $5.
Join a bilingual naturalist on a hike on the Refuge trails in search of interesting flora and fauna that adapt well to the Texas summer heat. Whether Spanish is your first or second language, this hike provides a great opportunity to learn or practice the Spanish language. $5 (with paid 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)
Come and enjoy an evening stroll on the Nature Center’s trails as we explore nature before nightfall. Evening provides a unique opportunity to view animals that make the Nature Center home. Bring water and wear appropriate clothing. Pre-registration required. $10 (includes admission fee)/MEMBERS $5.
Discover local paddling locations while experiencing flatwater canoeing. Learn water safety and paddling skills while taking an exciting water adventure with seasoned canoe instructors. Designed to provide a wide range of opportunities for the novice to confident canoeist.
Ages 10 and up, $20/paddler. Ages 5-9, $5 per rider. 1 rider per canoe. For more information, contact hrc@garlandtx.gov.
Kids ages 10-12 learn to “Leave No Trace” and explore with a map and compass, keep a nature journal, discover geocaching, use microscopes to identify aquatic critters, and play eco-games. $210/members; $235/nonmembers.
Explore the habits and characteristics of the reptiles and amphibians that call North Texas home. Discussion and animal display presented by the DFW Herpetological Society
Texas Predators – 9 am - 12 pm or 1 - 4 pm • July 18-22
Kids entering 3rd and 4th grades prowl the woods in search of evidence that predators live in River
Legacy Parks. Examine the relationship between predator and prey, and
develop an appreciation for the role of both the hunted and the hunter
in maintaining the balance of nature.
1st-4th grade classes are $175 per session
Annual fundraiser to feature live music, local produce and dinner under the stars
The Connemara Meadow Preserve will once again be filled
with food, fun and friends when the Connemara Conservancy Foundation hosts its
second annual Into The Meadow celebration on Oct. 1.
Tickets, which are $150 per person, are available at connemaraconservancy.org or
by calling (214) 351-0990. The event begins at 5 p.m. and benefits the Connemara
Conservancy, which currently protects more than 3,400 acres of land throughout North
Texas.
In just one year, Into The Meadow has become Connemara’s signature fundraising
event, celebrating locally produced food and the conservancy’s mission of preserving
and protecting open space throughout North Texas.
Once again the event will feature cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the Pecan Grove, live
music, a local vendor market place, an auction and the signature white tablecloth dinner
held under the stars in the Meadow Preserve and catered by Pecan Lodge Catering.
“From the cocktail reception in the Pecan Grove to the dramatic sunset to the fireflies
Free admission all day.
Enjoy a bit of canoeing/kayaking on your own on the quiet waters around Greer Island. Canoes/kayaks, paddles and lifejackets provided. Children in canoes must be 5 years or older and accompanied by a parent or guardian. Kayakers must be at least 18 years old. Parents must sign a liability waiver for minor children. NO REGISTRATION NEEDED. FIRST COME-FIRST SERVED. Greer Island gate will open at 11
a.m. Meet at Greer Island. $5 (with paid admission)/MEMBERS $3.
Current Admission fees:
$5 Adults (13-64)
$2 Children (3-12;under 3 FREE)
$3 Seniors (65+)
$1 Discount per person (with Military ID)