The FW Sierra Club hosts this hike at the 13,000-acre refuge. Hike and bird watch for 2-3 hours, then eat a late lunch at a nearby restaurant. Bring raingear, warm clothing, water, snacks, binoculars and cameras. Meet at the Visitors Center at 9 a.m. or see website for carpool options. Info: Claudia Blalock 817-924-6242 or claudia.blalock@att.net.
Visitors can hike at the Meadow Preserve at the monthly open house. Enter at Wooded Gate on east side of Alma, south of Bethany. Free.
Learn basic birding techniques on this guided hike where participants can see up to 30-plus species. Bring binoculars, field guides, sunscreen and insect repellent. Wear long pants, closed-toed shoes. All ages welcome. Free.
Join Texas Master Naturalist Jim Varnum for the Winter Tree Walk. Pecan, Bur Oak, Hackberry, Elm. These are just four of the 30-plus trees at Connemara Meadow. Varnum will teach you how to identify trees in winter before leaves appear. All ages are welcome. Bring your cameras and binoculars. RSVP: RSVP@connemaraconservancy.org. Free.
The 2014 Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards are presented by the Memnosyne Institute to recognize people and groups in the DFW area for their exceptional leadership in the enhancement and protection of the environment. There are five categories:
The grass roots non-profit organization or group selected will receive a $500 contribution. In the other four categories, $250 will be donated to the nonprofit group of their choice.
This month's program: “Creating a Bird Friendly Texas: Audubon Texas’ Urban Conservation Program“ presented by Dr. Tania Homayoun.
Conservation has traditionally been focused on preserving intact habitats and landscapes. However, there is a growing recognition that conservation begins at home, which for the majority of Texans is one of our rapidly growing cities or suburbs. Dr. Homayoun will discuss the need for urban conservation in Texas and introduce Audubon Texas’s Urban Conservation Program, its place in Audubon’s Bird Friendly Communities initiative, and how it can support Audubon Chapter and partner projects at the local level.
Join Women in the Environement to celebrate a new year. Bring a guest who joins WE that night and both will be entered into prize drawing. Renew or join by Dec. 31 and save $5. Join here: http://tinyurl.com/JOIN-WE-NOW
Ashley Wall of TCU will discuss the use of radio-telemetry and genetics in the conservation efforts of Texas Horned Lizards during this adult workshop. Best suited for ages 10 and up. Free. RSVP: 817-860-6752.
Explore the nature trails surrounding the Science Center on a family-friendly Naturalist-led Nature Walk. Free. RSVP: 817-860-6752.
Bring a potluck dish. Guests welcome.