The Nature Center has a great cultural history. Join the Tarrant County Archeology Society as they
present a program on Texas archeology and a summation of what was discovered when the society excavated at the Nature Center 20 years ago. FREE (with paid admission).
Current Admission fees:
$5 Adults (13-64)
$2 Children (3-12;under 3 FREE)
$3 Seniors (65+)
$1 Discount per person (with Military ID)
Winter can be a little more difficult for birds to find food. Let us help them out a little bit and make some bird
feeders. When you stop by the Visitors’ Center, join us in making a feeder to take home. Supplement a bird’s diet and attract more birds to your backyard. FREE (with paid admission).
Current Admission fees:
$5 Adults (13-64)
$2 Children (3-12;under 3 FREE)
$3 Seniors (65+)
$1 Discount per person (with Military ID)
The Nature Center is a very large place and takes lots of dedication and hard work to maintain it. In addition to the space, we are affected by invasive and non-native plants outcompeting our native plants. Learn about the various invasive and non-native plants that have adversely affected the native flora and fauna and how we are trying to restore the ecological balance. $5 (with paid admission).
Current Admission fees:
$5 Adults (13-64)
$2 Children (3-12;under 3 FREE)
$3 Seniors (65+)
$1 Discount per person (with Military ID)
The Bottomlands along the river and creeks of the Nature Center are a great place to see many different species of wildlife. Join us as we hike around the Wild Plum Trail and Forked Tail Creek Trail to take in this habitat and see the wildlife that are stirring. $5 (with paid admission)/MEMBERS FREE.
Current Admission fees:
$5 Adults (13-64)
$2 Children (3-12;under 3 FREE)
$3 Seniors (65+)
$1 Discount per person (with Military ID)
November 22 & 23:
10 - 11:30 a.m.
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Enjoy an old-fashioned hayride to the bison range where you will get to see the bison up close as you assist staff with feeding the bison range cubes. We will also share our bison management practices and see the equipment necessary to care for these large animals. During the hayride, we will discuss the habitats represented at the Nature Center. Pre-registration required. $16 (includes admission)/ MEMBERS $8.
The North American Turkey has been viewed by many people as an important bird. It was even thought worthy enough to be our national bird. Join us as we discuss the natural history of the Wild Turkey. FREE (with paid admission).
Current Admission fees:
$5 Adults (13-64)
$2 Children (3-12;under 3 FREE)
$3 Seniors (65+)
$1 Discount per person (with Military ID)
It’s that time of year again when the trees start to lose their leaves. Bring the kids out to the Nature Center to collect leaves and make a fall nature craft to take home. FREE (with paid admission).
Current Admission fees:
$5 Adults (13-64)
$2 Children (3-12;under 3 FREE)
$3 Seniors (65+)
$1 Discount per person (with Military ID)
Often times when we are hiking, we are enjoying that moment and not thinking about making memories. Join us as we discuss photographing the wild. We will share with you what makes a great picture so that you can chronicle your time in the wild to share with future generations. $5 (with paid admission)/MEMBERS FREE.
Current Admission fees:
$5 Adults (13-64)
$2 Children (3-12;under 3 FREE)
$3 Seniors (65+)
$1 Discount per person (with Military ID)
Just behind our Visitors’ Center lies a trail that tells a story. The trail tells a story about the Nature Center’s life under water and what was left behind. It tells a story of a group of hard working men proudly called the Civilian Conservation Corps. Join us as we hike around the Caprock Trail sharing these stories and taking in the fauna and flora along this trail. $5 (with paid admission)/MEMBERS FREE.
Current Admission fees:
$5 Adults (13-64)
$2 Children (3-12;under 3 FREE)
$3 Seniors (65+)
$1 Discount per person (with Military ID)
Every year birds migrate long distances to Texas in search of food. The severity of northern winters forces birds our way for the mild winters we have. Join us as we hike around the Nature Center and welcome some of these birds like Harris’ Sparrows, Ruby-crowned Kinglets and many species of waterfowl. $5 (with paid admission)/MEMBERS FREE.
Current Admission fees:
$5 Adults (13-64)
$2 Children (3-12;under 3 FREE)
$3 Seniors (65+)
$1 Discount per person (with Military ID)