Bird & Nature Walks

Visit to Elbert's Garden and Greenhouse. Presenter: Elbert Seal.

Bring a dish to share. Drinks provided. This is the last gathering before the September meeting.

Please join the Fort Worth Audubon Society for our annual Member Slide Show.

Info: Vicki Moore bobvcm@aol.com

Eric Reed will lead a tour of Beck’s Creek Blackland Prairie & Springs. Beck’s Creek Prairie is a 13.6 acre property north of Springbranch Drive adjacent to Woods Park, both near the Telecom Parkway in Plano. The prairie’s future, so far, is slated to become a residential subdivision. Several neighbors and environmentalists are trying to change that. Come see what’s in bloom this spring and hear the ongoing work to preserve this jewel. See website link for map.

Info: Leigh Ann Ellis, laellis55@aol.com or 214-321-7159

The family-friendly, annual festival of arts and crafts features flight demonstrations of majestic wild birds and live music from Texas musicians. Families will learn about hardy Texas native plants that grow on the prairie. Children will learn how to build a bug house or paint using leaves, and everyone will learn about the cultural and natural history that defines our region through activities and games for the whole family. 

Schedule of Entertainment

Birds of Prey Presentation...9:30am

Prairie Nature Walk...10am

Live Encounters with Native Snakes...10:30am

BRIT Tour...11:30am

Raffle & Announcements...Noon

Featuring The Prophets and Outlaws – A Southern Rock Band with Soul!...11am - 1pm

In honor of our armed forces, there will be flags and patriotic music in the Dallas Arboretum gardens along with free admission all four days for all active duty members and veterans of the United States military and first responders with valid photo ID.

Prior kayaking experience required, ages 16 years and up. Paddlers receive only a brief introduction to kayaking on dry land before pushing off into the water. All equipment is provided. Don’t delay in registering; this trip will fill up quickly. $25. Registration required: 972-219-3930 or Lisa.Cole@unt.edu

Bring binoculars and field guides if have them, and learn what to watch for in habits, characteristics and calls from Gailon and Rodney, both with Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society. Can expect about 30+ species. All ages welcome. Free.

Come see... an owl! ...some cool bugs! ...spring wildflowers! ...butterflies! ...lots more nature!

Enjoy a celebration of the great outdoors at Twelve Hills Nature Center. North Texas Master Naturalists and Rogers Wildlife will be on hand to share information about our local flora and fauna. We'll also be recognizing the 2015 Rosemont Elementary School Nature Leaders. 

This event is open to the public. Children are welcome but please leave your pets at home. (Cancelled if raining.) 

Free. Info:  Linda Donnelly at twelvehillsnaturecenter@gmail.com

Born to Be Wild documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them.

The documentary Protecting The Amazon Rainforest looks at the Kayapó of Brazil in their attempts to protect this important habitat.  

Audience discussion follows.

 Free. Info: JudAnnWat@sbcglobal.net.