Bird & Nature Walks

Live snakes, snake crafts and educational displays. Guided hikes at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm and 2 pm. Free. $3 donation per person appreciated. 

Bring your favorite work gloves, rake, pitchfork, litter picker upper, or gardening tools.

Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and for working in a natural area 

(long pants, long sleeves, sturdy shoes, hat).

Water and snacks will be available.

O.S. Gray Natural Area has no restroom facilities, but Kroger is nearby.

Info: friendsofosgray@gmail.com

Hike the 72-acre Meadow Preserve at the monthly open house. Free. Enter at gate on east side of Alma, south of Bethany. Info: 214-351-0990 or Info@ConnemaraConservancy.org. 

Explore the nighttime world of animals of Campión Trail with native species experts and learn more about the sights, smells and sounds of nature at night. Night hikers are invited to challenge their skills in spotting signs of animal life and sharpening other senses. Learn more about the kinds of animals that call Irving home. Pre-registration required. Info: 972-742-2296.

Gather your friends, family, scout troop and neighbors and do the “buffalo stomp” with the herd of seeders.  Enhance the beauty of the trail system by participating in the annual seeding. Free. 

This self-guided tour showcases Coppell homes and community gardens that feature drought-tolerant native and adapted plants that require minimal irrigation. Come see what you should plant now for beautiful blooms in the spring from the homeowners of some of the most unique landscapes in Coppell. Maps will be available 8:30-10:30am at Coppell Town Center.  Free. Info: CoppellCommunityGarden.org.

Whether you are new to the Texas or are new to camping, this class is sure to inform and inspire. Texas essentials, gear and equipment, local activities, great regional resources and areas to camp will be covered. Free.

Join REI for an introductory class in rock climbing. Participants will leave with an understanding of the different types of climbing, what gear is necessary and the basics on how to get started. Note: This is an informational class not a climbing session. Free.

Expect to see 30-plus species. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them. Free. Info:  214-351-0990. Info@ConnemaraConservancy.org.

Speaker is Lemuel Randolph, director of Arlington Parks & Recreation Department.

Using the experience that he's gained as a director of three other parks agencies, including most recently as the director of Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces in McKinney, Randolph has developed a list of goals for the next year.

Free.