Environment

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. 

Guided 1.5-mile night walk. Bring a flashlight and binoculars or spotting scope. Meet at the Suncreek Park circular parking lot down the road from Connemara Meadow at 9pm sharp. Hike is not appropriate for young children. Sign up at astronomy.connemaraconservancy.org. Contact: Clyde Camp at c.camp@ieee.org. Free.

Join the local chapter of the Audubon Society. This month's program:  Malawi Census.

A Winter Solstice Celebration with entertainment and ceremonies of various cultures will occur simultaneously throughout the evening both indoors and out will be presented by the Labyrinth Walk Coffee House. Free. Donations accepted. Bring a canned good or clothing item for the needy. 

See website for details.

Learn about the night sky from Clyde Camp, an astronomer with more than 30 years experience. Bring a blanket or chair. Free. Info: Lisa Cole at 972-219-3930 or lisacole@unt.edu

Learn about the night sky from Clyde Camp, an astronomer with more than 30 years experience. Bring a blanket or chair. Free. Info: Lisa Cole at 972-219-3930 or lisacole@unt.edu

Learn about the night sky from Clyde Camp, an astronomer with more than 30 years experience. Bring a blanket or chair. Free. Info: Lisa Cole at 972-219-3930 or lisacole@unt.edu

Parents: Finish up your Christmas shopping, wrap presents or just enjoy a few quiet hours alone. Bring your children to the Activity Center where they will spend the day making, buying and wrapping Christmas presents for their families and friends. It will help if they have a list of people they want to give gifts to. We will also have a store with novelty items they can purchase anywhere from $1-$5. Pizza, drinks and dessert will be provided. Crafts are free. Bring money if you wish to purchase items. Volunteers needed. Info: Becky at 214-707-1557 or beckystillwell@sbcglobal.net.

This month we'll be working with Arlington Parks Dept. staff to remove privet and chipping up the huge brush pile that we've created from previous privet pulls. We'll also be working on our wildflower beds and picking up litter.

UPDATE: December work day cancelled.