Bird & Nature Walks

Ephemera: Winged Creatures of Texas, a new show by Fort Worth-based artist and environmentalist Billy Hassell, will grace the walls of the Madeline R. Samples Exhibit Hall. The expressive paintings, watercolors and other works on paper featured in this exhibit employ a colorful graphic style and explore the interrelationships of native plants and the birds and insects they support. 

Opening reception: Saturday, Sept. 6, 6pm to 8pm.  

Free.  More on Billy Hassell.

Dale Edelbaum of the Dallas Sierra Club will share stories and photos of his 17-day dory boat trip down the Grand Canyon, covering 221 miles from Lees Ferry to Diamond Creek. Along the way, the river ranged from smooth drifting to enormous rapids. Dale camped along the river and hiked many side canyons. His pictures are enchanting and set to music. The speaker is followed by refreshments and announcements.

Join us on the 3rd Saturday of every month to walk the John Bunker Pond Trail. Learn about the natural and cultural history of the area as we walk this 1.8 mile loop trail. Free.

Info:  972-474-9100 or contact@wetlandcenter.com

Monthly meeting of the Dallas chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas.

Bumblebees are declining worldwide in part due to the habitat changes associated with urban sprawl. However, establishing and maintaining urban green spaces may help to attenuate those declines. This presentation will discuss ongoing research about the use of urban green spaces by bumblebees in Denton County.

Speaker Bio - Jessica Beckham is a PhD student in environmental science at the University of North Texas. Her research involves a multidisciplinary approach to studying the bumblebees of northeast Texas. In particular, she is interested in finding ways that humans and bees can coexist. 

Help remove invasive plants that are growing by leaps and bounds with the warm weather. Bring work gloves, sun hats and sun protection, water, and your favorite tools for weeding.

Info: Marcie Haley marcieh@gmail.com or 214-535-9373

Help remove invasive plants that are growing by leaps and bounds with the warm weather. Bring work gloves, sun hats and sun protection, water, and your favorite tools for weeding.

Info: Marcie Haley marcieh@gmail.com or 214-535-9373

Enjoy displays of live and pinned insects, family friendly activities, butterfly house tours, crafts and more. Included w/ admission: $8. Discount for kids and seniors.

Get back to nature on Labor Day with this community event for the whole family.

Admission is $5 at the gate or non-perishable food donations to support the pantry at Believe and Faith Transitional Housing. 

Kid’s crafts with Amy Sala and hayrides with Mingo, Cedar Ridge Preserve Resource Manager for more than 30 years, happening throughout the event.

 8am      - Bird walk with a master birder

 9am      - Nature hike with native plant guide Bruce Ballengee

 9:30am - Nature hike with master naturalist Bob Richie 

10am     - Bug Discussion with entomology specialist Elaine Ackley

10:30am - Orchid Talk by master naturalist Jim Varnum

11am      - Citizens Climate Lobby Q & A 

Cedar Ridge Preserve is managed by Audubon Dallas, local chapter of the Audubon National Society.

Join Ron Baughman, master birder and Audubon Dallas board member, and enjoy lots of birding and hawk-watching. 

We will car pool from Bass Pro Shop, 5001 Bass Pro Drive, Garland, TX 75043. From I-30 East, take Exit 62 and meet in the center of the parking lot by the used boats. Look for pewter-colored Chevy Suburban. We will leave by 7:30 am, arrive at the park by about 10 am, leave the park around 3 pm, and return by 5:30 pm.

Daingerfield State Park is on the Mississippi flyway, and often sees good Broadwing Hawk migration numbers during the last two weeks of September. Daily counts have been as high as 3,500. This is annual event for Tyler Audubon, and we have assurance from them that we are welcome. There is a $4 per person admission fee to the park. Participants should bring lunch, snacks, beverages and lawn chairs. Daingerfield is listed as #125 in the Texas Prairies & Piney Woods-East Wildlife Trails map, part of the Lake O' The Pines trail. In case of inclement weather, trip will be rescheduled for Saturday, Sept. 27. 

Sponsored by Audubon Dallas, local chapter of the Audubon National Society.

Bring your tent and sleeping bag and the staff will take care of the rest. $25 per person, includes guided programming (camping 101, hikes, crafts and more) s'mores, and breakfast on Sunday. 

Sponsored by Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center at Cedar Hill.

Info: DogwoodCanyon.audubon.org or 469-626-1980. 

Cedar Ridge Preserve is managed by Audubon Dallas, local chapter of the Audubon National Society.