The Fort Worth Nature Center is proud to offer the 2011 Summer Natural History Adventures.
We offer exciting and educational day camps for children entering Kindergarten up to those entering the 8th grade. One day a week, each age group will explore a different natural history theme such as reptiles, insects, butterflies and more! The camps take place during June and July.
Sat, May 14 - “A Culture of Cooperation” by Permaculture instructor and consultant Dick Pierce. Free class features Community, Collaboration, Caring, Co-mingling, Co-Housing, EcoVillages, Kinship – “More Cooperation, [maybe] Less Competition?” Talk to other groups while here. Doors open at 6:30 pm to talk to other groups at the Dallas AgriLife Research Center, 17360 Coit Rd, Dallas 75252. Dick speaks from 7 until 8:30.
Fri, May 13 - “Permaculture & Alternate Finance/Banking/Commerce” by Permaculture instructor and consultant Dick Pierce and retired banker Steve Carlson. Free lecture features Re-Localization, Transition, Equity, Local /Slow Money, Local Food, Co-op’s, Co-op Business, Renewables. Doors open at 6:30 pm to talk to other groups at the Dallas AgriLife Research Center, 17360 Coit Rd, Dallas 75252. Dick speaks from 7 until 8:30.
FRI, MAY 20 NOON LEARN AT LUNCH
Raise Backyard Chickens by Leslie Finical Halleck, NHG GM, MS. Learn
the basics of starting your backyard flock to enjoy fresh eggs, compost
and entertainment! Chicken Sale May 21st.
SAT, MAY 7th 3PM
FREE Film: Vanishing of the Bees Refreshments and a great film about the plight of the bees and how we can help. From www.vanishingbees.com
Remember those days of kids enjoying the outdoors during summer? Perhaps it was even you!
An amazing season of Heard summer camps awaits! Kids ages 5-14 will enjoy the summer months as they get an in-depth education indoors and outdoors on our 289-acre sanctuary. General information is available below. More details coming soon!
Nature Camps
Explore the wonders of the outdoors! Campers will take daily nature walks on our 289-acre sanctuary, get up close and personal with our education animals, and investigate different nature-themed topics every day. Campers aged 5-9 years have two different themed camps to pick from — experience one or both camps for a variety of age-appropriate lessons and activities.
Eco-Explorers is specially designed for campers aged 10-12 years. Time 9:30am—2:30pm | Tuition $210/members, $235/non-members | Dates sessions vary by camp
For Kids entering K - 5th grade $198/child for members ($220 for non-members)
Experience summer fun and learning at Trinity River Audubon Center. Our summer
camps are like none other nestled in the Great Trinity Forest, we offer a
120-acre outdoor classroom and a state-of-the-art nature center along
the Trinity River just 8 minutes from downtown Dallas.
At
Audubon Summer Camp, your children will be outside, enjoying hands-on
learning and exploring the wonders of nature. We’ll hike, study
wildlife,
learn outdoor skills, create nature art, and conduct field
experiments while learning more about our amazing north Texas home. Our experienced and
caring educators will nurture your child’s love of nature, while having lots of fun in the great outdoors.
To register your child for summer camp click here
What: Second Free Screening of "The Power of Community"
When: Thursday, May 5, 2011 7:00 PM
Where: Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church, 1641 W Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75010
Why: This is the story of Cuba, and how its people, in the wake of the Soviet Union's collapse, pulled together as communities to provide for accessible, healthy food for all, and changing their transportation model to bicycles and public transport.
When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1990, Cuba's economy went into a tailspin. With imports of oil cut by more than half – and food by 80 percent – people were desperate. This film tells of the hardships and struggles, as well as the community and creativity of the Cuban people. They share how they transitioned from highly mechanized agriculture to using organic farming and urban gardens. It is an unusual look into the Cuban culture during this economic crisis.
Inspiring minds through nature and science is what we do best. And in the summertime, there’s no place like the Museum of Nature & Science to give kids the hands-on fun they need to stretch their minds, explore their world, and open their eyes to amazing possibilities! Share the discovery with your child in our Little Explorers, watch their independence blossom in our half-day Discovery Camp, Jr., or give their ingenuity and creativity a chance to really shine in our full-day Discovery Camp. For kids from 6 months to 6th grade, our summer programs provide the perfect framework to come and explore!
Registration is now open. Want to save big on summer programs? Members get discounted pricing and priority registration. Join now.
What could be more fun than summer camp at the Dallas Arboretum? Our
all-time favorite Creature Feature returns with all new animals and
activities. Explore the world of Fairy Tales and visit our enchanting
castle exhibit. Become inspired by nature in Earth, Wind, Inspire, go
wild about bugs in Bug Club and discover Texas in Lone Star Adventure
Camp. These camps and more are available for children ages four to
twelve. Don’t miss the coolest camps in Dallas!
All camps are Monday – Friday
Half day camps: 9 am – 12 pm or 1pm- 4pm Members $108; Nonmember $120.
Survivor Camp: 9 am – 3:30 pm. Members $171; Nonmembers $190 * Bring a sack lunch daily
Lone Star Adventure Camp: 9 am – 3:30 pm. $250. DABS or TRAC members $225 * Bring a sack lunch daily
Little Critters: Tue – Thurs, 9am – 12pm. Members $90; Nonmembers $99