Bird and nature walks, tree and plant identification, and more
Enjoy a guided wildflower hike on the Vanishing Prairies trail. This will be an easy 0.5 mile loop starting at Picnic Pavilion 1. We’ll learn the names of some of the more common wildflowers found in the park. Sturdy shoes and water are recommended.
Farm Sanctuary’s Walk for Farm Animals is a series of annual fundraising and outreach events that take place in cities across the United States and Canada. The Walks raise funds for Farm Sanctuary’s life-saving work and bring together thousands of people to promote kindness towards animals. Register at http://www.walkforfarmanimals.org.
The cities where we live are heating up, but the places where we live need to be cool. Managing urban heat in an increasingly hot and dry climate is necessary to protect public health, infrastructure, the economy and quality of life. Trees and green infrastructure are a priority for urban heat management.
Speakers:
Dr. Brian Stone, Jr.
Associate Professor in the School of City and Regional Planning at the Georgia Institute of Technology and author of The City and the Coming Climate: Climate Change in the Places We Live.
David Hitchcock, Houston Area Research Center: Dallas Urban Heat Island Study
Dr. Robert Haley, UT Southwestern Medical Center: Adverse Health Effects of Climate Change in North Texas
Matt Grubisich, Urban Forester, Texas Trees Foundation: Green Infrastructure Strategies for the Built Environment - Trees
$40. Register on website or call 214-953-1184.
1 mile/5K walk and fun run for humans and dogs, benefitting the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge. $5-$30.
Wildlife advocate David Mizejewski will be at Earth Day Texas promoting the mission of the National Wildlife Federation in the Automobile Building, Main Stage A.
Saturday, April 26, 2-3pm, Wild Animals Presentation
Sunday, April 27, 2-3pm, Garden for Wildlife
[ibimage==6768==original_size==none==self==ibimage_left]A lifelong naturalist, animal-lover and self-professed nature geek, David Mizejewski is a TV and radio personality, author and blogger who uses his knowledge and enthusiasm to get people excited about joining National Wildlife Federation in its mission to protect wildlife and connect with nature. Come see Mizejewski and his wildly entertaining animals!
Derek Broman, wildlife biologist for the DFW Metroplex from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, will detail the components of a creating a wildscape for wildlife habitat using native vegetation.
5-7K group walk to see the bluebonnets at Cedar Ridge Preserve.
Speakers throughout the day talking about bees, native plants, prairies, bird habitats, sustainable gardens. In addition walks highlighting wildflowers, birds, insects and edible plants. See schedule on website. Free. Info: Jim Folger at publicity@ntmn.org or 214-663-2268.
Hosted by: Texas Astronomical Society of Dallas, Fort Worth Astronomical Society, Strawn Chamber of Commerce and Palo Pinto Mts. State Park.
Bring your own telescope or use one of ours to explore the heavens and learn about nearby constellations. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks will be available. (Port-A-Potty available in the park, but no water or electricity)
Directions:
From I-20, exit 361 to Highway 16, north to Strawn 4 miles.
From U.S. Highway 180, travel south on Hwy 16 to Strawn.
In Strawn, take FM 2372 (Tucker Lake Road) west for 2 miles then look for the signs.
Family friendly noncompetitve fundraiser for the Preserve. Participants receive a raffle ticket for each of four trails completed. 11 am prize drawing. Registrants get T-shirt while supplies last. $5-$10. Info: Robert Rinker, 817-881-2736 or info_CRP@yahoo.com.