Bird and nature walks, tree and plant identification, and more
Master Birder Reba Collins on a morning bird walk in Spring Creek Forest. Find out what birds are here in late fall after Thanksgiving. Dress for the weather. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring binoculars. If it has been raining, rain boots may be appropriate.
We’ll plant seeds, install plants, weed the butterfly garden and remove invasive plants from the prairie area on various days.
Come prepared with sun protection, a bottle of water, work gloves, and tools you like for weeding and a shovel. We have some spare tools, if needed.
RSVP: Marcie Haley, marcieh@gmail.com or 214-535-9373
Come hike what the Dallas Observer called the “Best Urban Hiking Trail in the Metroplex” in 2001. Trails in this preserve aren’t concrete and there are real inclines on rock and packed earth, shaded by mature trees. It's a half mile south of Highway 67 in DeSoto. Exit at Duncanville Road (called South Main street in Duncanville). There’s parking at the corner of Duncanville Road and W. Wintergreen, where DeSoto, Duncanville and Cedar Hill converge. We’ll start hiking at 10 a.m.
Give your 6 to 12-year-old child(ren) the experience of a hands-on, fun-filled, outdoor (and indoor) adventure as we play and discover, creating memories that last a lifetime. While parents work or prepare for Thanksgiving guests, Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center will provide a fun and educational experience at affordable prices.
Single day registration is available - choose only the days you need!
Take advantage of our $10/day sibling discount when registering multiple children.
Join us after hours as we learn about virginia opossum natural history, adaptions, and ecological importance as we explore their preferred habitats on a walk. A better understanding of this amazing nocturnal animal will leave you with a greater appreciation for this urban dweller. Meet at Front Gate. Pre-registration required. $10 (with paid admission).
Join a naturalist on a walk through the woods and experience the forest and the changes that occur in the fall. Meet at the Hardwicke Interpretive Center. Free with paid admission.
Workshop by by Randy Johnson, horticulture manager, Dallas Zoo & owner, Randy’s Organics (native plant nursery).
Martha Ohlson of Allen and Dallas Sierra Club member will return to share her hiking stories and pictures from her 800 km walk on the Camino de Santiago trail in Spain. This trail is the pilgrimage of the Crusades that people from all over the world travel to Spain to complete. Martha has visited over 40 countries and is an expert photographer and storyteller to boot.
This month’s star party includes the amazing storytelling team of Gene and Peggy Helmick-Richardson, aka: Twice Upon a Time Storytellers. They will lure your attention with tales of the constellations.
Pull up a chair at our cozy campfire. Watch the sun set and the stars appear as you enjoy traditional campfire fun: stories, songs, and of course, s’mores! $10/person (or $30/family). Call 972-219-3550 for details regarding special pricing for families of 4-6 people. Registration is required online by Friday, Nov. 4, 11 a.m. at bit.ly/CoLRegistration (search activity code 800006).