Following in the footsteps of Darwin, Dr. James Bednarz, professor of biology, University of North Texas, will take us to the exotic Galapagos Islands for a close-up look at the endangered Galapagos Hawk. Jim served as Hawk Mountain Sanctuary director of research and higher education from 1987 to 1990.
Presentation by Laura D. Mydlarz, associate professor, Department of Biology UT Arlington. Part FWMSH's ongoing PUBlic Knowledge series. Free.
The Native Prairies Association of Texas has launched a chapter in Fort Worth. Prairie enthusiasts, master naturalists, bird watchers, landowners, educators and anyone else interested in prairies is welcome.
Info: Jo Ann Collins, joacollins@gmail.com or 817-689-0098.
Frying a turkey on Thanksgiving and wondering how to turn your used cooking oil into free golf? Store your used cooking oil in a sealed plastic container like a bottle and bring it to Tierra Verde Golf Course on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 8 a.m.-noon. We will use your used cooking oil to create biodiesel to fuel the lawnmowers at Tierra Verde Golf Course, and we will raffle off free rounds of golf for participants. For more information, visit http://ceasethegreasentx.com/roundup.asp.
Club members and guests will share the holiday spirit, some great Mexican food and the company of others at this annual event. Join us for some camaraderie, door prizes, silent auction and perhaps some surprise speakers, you never know. We'll celebrate some of our outstanding volunteers and have plenty of time to mingle. There's bound to be talk about issues of the day – air, water, fracking, coal, nuclear, whatever strikes your green fancy. The entire menu will be available so you can order whatever you want to eat or drink, including liquid spirits. We'll provide a free round of margaritas. Support the Club by getting a 2014 Sierra Club Calendar or Planner. Invite your family and friends. So come on out for a great party, low price, no clean up and lots of like minded people.
This newly formed chapter is a branch of the Native Prairies Association of Texas and will represent 13 Blackland counties: Collin, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Henderson, Hunt, Kaufman, Lamar, Navarro, Rains, Rockwall and Van Zandt.
Info: Leigh Ann Ellis, laellis55@aol.com or 214-321-7159
Dallas Zoo
650 S RL Thornton Fwy, Dallas, Texas 75203
Join us at our upcoming regional gathering! Our guest speaker will be Lesli Figueiredo, MA, LPC from Freedom Reigns Counseling who will be discussing the Role of Nature in Mental Health.
A few animals friends from the zoo will be joining us as well at this gathering...
Join us for some good company and cheap eats! Tuesday is $1 burger night from 5 p.m. until closing, so you can chow down on a hamburger, turkey burger or Portobello burger for only a
buck. We will meet at the large tables to your right as you walk in the door. Learn more about the Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club and our activities, and meet some new people who are also interested in enjoying the great outdoors and conserving our land and resources.
Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret is a groundbreaking feature-length environmental documentary following intrepid filmmaker Kip Andersen as he uncovers the most destructive industry facing the planet today – and investigates why the world’s leading environmental organizations are too afraid to talk about it. Free. Vegan donuts from Hypnotic Donuts will be available.
Join the Fort Worth Chapter of Native Prairies Association for a hike at Bear Creek Ranch in Parker County. The 2,100-acre-ranch supports Fort Worth Prairie limestone glades, deep soiled tallgrass prairie and streamside forest. The ranch is managed by Dixon Water Foundation, which won the 2014 Lone Star Land Steward title for their management of the property.
Directions from I-20 in Fort Worth: Exit I-20 at US Hwy 377 and go South. Continue on 377 for 13.6 miles to Kelly Rd. Turn right (West) on Kelly Rd. Continue on Kelly for .9 miles until you get to Bear Creek Rd, where you will turn left. Continue on Bear Creek Rd for 2.5 miles. At some point this becomes a gravel road. Keep going until you see an entrance on the left. (see satellite photo posted on this event page) Turn left and follow the signs to the pavillion. (This is a dirt road so don't wash your car before the hike)
Bring plenty of water, appropriate shoes and wear long pants to walk the prairie.