Bird & Nature Walks

Participants will meet at the center and embark on a partially off-trail journey over hills, through a small creek and into the grove of dogwoods where participants may choose to climb a ladder for a closer look at the blooms and enjoy light snacks. Upon returning to the center, share in a champagne toast to the future of Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center and meet our education bird, an American Kestrel, the smallest falcon in North America. Expect the experience to last approximately 3 hours.

 $40. Add one guest for $30.

Hikes: 

Advanced Training

Identification of some common north Texas trees using key developed by Anne Curtin and Rick Murphy. Course covers some basic terminology, use of the key and identification in the field. 

Class presented by the North Texas Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists in conjunction with the Preservation Society for Spring Creek Forest.

Info: David Parrish dparrish1953@yahoo.com or Anne Curtin anne.curtin@yahoo.com

Report hours to AT: NTX: Other Pre-approved Training (Approved for 1.5 hours AT) Does not include drive time.

A new season of monthly star parties in association with Fort Worth Astronomical Society. Stargazers, skywatchers, astronomers, kids, grownups, singles, couples, groups, all ages welcome. No dogs, please. Free.

Guided kayak tour of birds and other wildlife at Joe Pool Lake. No kayaking experience necessary. Ages 8+. Each minor must be accompanied by an adult. Limited space. Register online by March 21. $40.

Join GNSI Texas for a Spring Outdoor Sketch Trip. The Tandy Hills Natural Area is a 160-acre native prairie in the heart of Fort Worth. We'll meet up to paint what *hopefully* will be a spectacular wildflower display – all ages and abilities are welcome!

Meet at the park on View Street, and the group will hike out together from there. Remember to bring plenty of water and snacks.

Details TBA

Enjoy docent-guided bluebonnet tours in the Native Texas Park on the grounds of the Bush Center. The park features other seasonal wildflowers, native Texas grasses, tree-shaded lawns, and clearings providing habitats for butterflies, birds, and other wildlife. Visitors can explore native Texas environments such as Blackland Prairie, Post Oak Savannah, and Cross Timbers Forest.

Walt Berk has been birding in this area for the past 23 years and has taught birding classes at TCC and at SWNP. He will guide us as we look for birds at SWNP, hoping to catch some of the spring migration as well as some of the year-round residents. 

Rob Denkhaus is currently the manager of the Fort Worth Nature Center, Adjunct Professor of Environmental Science at TCU, and Chairman of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Wildlife Diversity Advisory Committee.  Rob will discuss the increasing role of environmental ethics in Fort Worth City departments and the increasing citizen need for exposure to the natural values of North Texas. 

Info: Scott Hollinger, scotth150@verizon.net

Spend the day or the week at this high-energy nature-themed camp March 12-16. Geared to ages 12-16.

$25/day or $100/week.

Info: Lisa Cole, lcole@cityoflewisville.com