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River Legacy: Adventures with Bats - Arlington

These occasional classes provide a special hands-on learning opportunity designed especially for preschoolers and an adult partner to introduce them to the naturally fun learning at River Legacy. Children ages 2.5 to 5 years old with a parent/caregiver will participate in a hands-on lesson, classroom activities, story and song time and go on a guided nature walk. Cost is $15 per child/adult pair per class with $5 for 1 additional child (maximum 2 children per adult). Space is limited. RSVP: 817-860-6752. Payment is due at time of registration. 

City of Arlington: High Oak Park Dedication - Arlington

The 12.1-acre undeveloped park site is surrounded by both multi-family and single family dwellings. The site was previously occupied by the High Oak Terrace Apartments, which were constructed in 1970 and consisted of 132 units. Numerous code complaints and reports of crime were recorded in 2002 and 2003. In 2003, the property failed City and Federal inspections, and the tenants were relocated. The resulting high vacancy caused the property owners to default on their loan. The city saw an opportunity to replace substandard multi-family rental housing with single family owner-occupied housing and purchased the property in August 2004 with HUD funds. The remaining tenants were relocated and the property was demolished.

Also as a part of the buyout process the city purchased three adjacent properties, relocated the tenants, and demolished the structures to make room for the new dwelling units. However, in 2011, due to the decline in the housing market, the decision was made to forego new housing as previously proposed and repurpose the property as a neighborhood park.

Irving Arts Center: Simply Beautiful: Photographs from National Geographic - irving

Exhibit assembled by award-winning National Geographic photographer Annie Griffiths. The exhibit features more than 50 photographs that cover the Society’s core mission areas: exploration, wildlife, cultures, science and nature. Free.

Gallery Hours

Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday evenings, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Native Prairies Association of Texas Fort Worth Chapter - Native Pollinators & Other Prairie Helpers - Fort Worth

Prairie enthusiasts, master naturalists, bird watchers, landowners, educators and anyone else interested in prairies is welcome. 

Troy Mullens as the guest speaker. If you've ever tried to identify an insect on Google, you've probably run into Troy's photographs. This will be an informative meeting for landowners, gardeners and prairie enthusiasts. Refreshments will be served at 6:30pm and the meeting will begin at 7pm.

Info: Jo Ann Collins: JoACollins@gmail.com or 817-689-0098.

Perot Museum: Film Screening: 'A Will for the Woods' & Green Burial - Dallas

Free with General Admission │ Film screening tickets are limited, reserving your complimentary tickets in advance is recommended.

Go green for the evening as we explore the green burial movement during a special film screening, and explore environmental issues through hands-on activities in our lobby.

Schedule

Film Screening: A Will for the Woods

7pm | The Hoglund Foundation Theater, a National Geographic Experience

View a special screening of A Will for the Woods, an award-winning documentary exploring one man’s journey and preparation for his own green burial. Stay after for an exclusive discussion about the film and the environmental and social issues surrounding the green burial movement with the filmmakers and a guest from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

*This documentary is not rated. Due to the thematic nature of the content around death and dying, parental guidance is strongly recommended for younger children.

About the Film

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