These event are deemed appropriate for younger children
*Venus Transit Day: Since Venus orbits between the Earth and the Sun, we have the opportunity to see it transit (pass in front of the Sun) every so often.
On June 5th, we will have that opportunity. Join Nature Center staff and Fort Worth Astronomical Society members in celebrating this event. We will have activities for kids and of course, scopes set up to see Venus move across the sky with the Sun as our backdrop.
FREE (with paid admission)
Kayak Tours of the Beaver Pond
1:00 — 3:00 p.m.
Paddlers of all skill levels are invited to join LLELA’s certified kayaking instructors as we explore the Beaver Pond Paddling Trail. No prior kayaking experience is necessary. The Beaver Pond is a wildlife magnet, and there will be great opportunities to view herons, ducks, turtles, frogs, and other wildlife species. After basic kayaking and safety instruction, we’ll travel together about one mile through shady willow thickets, open water, and floating rafts of water lilies and other aquatic vegetation.
The activity is limited to 10 paddlers, ages 7 years and up. Kayaks, paddles, and PFDs are provided. The fee is $7 per paddler, in addition to LLELA’s regular admission fee of $5/person. Registration is required at 972-219-3930 or lisacole@unt.edu.
Night Hike
8:00 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2012
at the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
We may hear some bumps in the night, but have no fear...it’s probably just an armadillo. Follow our trail guides on a moonlit stroll down the Redbud Trail. Coyotes howling, owls hooting, and other nocturnal sounds will provide an out-of-the-ordinary hiking experience.
No flashlights are necessary. Ages 5 years and up.
The hike will be rescheduled in the event of rain. Registration required at 972-219-3930 or lisacole@unt.edu.
The hike is $7 per person, or $2/person for LLELA season pass holders.
LLELA is located at 201 E. Jones St., Lewisville, TX.
More information can be found at: 972-219-3930 or www.ias.unt.edu/llela.
Kayak Tours of the Beaver Pond
1:00 — 3:00 p.m.—May 27, 2012
Paddlers of all skill levels are invited to join LLELA’s certified kayaking instructors as we explore the Beaver Pond Paddling Trail. No prior kayaking experience is necessary. The Beaver Pond is a wildlife magnet, and there will be great opportunities to view herons, ducks, turtles, frogs, and other wildlife species. After basic kayaking and safety instruction, we’ll travel together about one mile through shady willow thickets, open water, and floating rafts of water lilies and other aquatic vegetation.
The activity is limited to 10 paddlers, ages 7 years and up. Kayaks, paddles, and PFDs are provided. The fee is $7 per paddler, in addition to LLELA’s regular admission fee of $5/person. Registration is required at 972-219-3930 or lisacole@unt.edu.
Stargeezer Star Party- Garland
Join the Noble Planetarium staff and members of the Fort Worth Astronomical Society for free monthly Star Parties. You’ll find plenty of telescopes for viewing and even more astronomy buffs to help you navigate your way through the skies. Star Parties are held once a month held in front of the Museum, on Gendy Street. The party begins at dusk, weather permitting, and lasts until approximately 10:30 p.m. Best of all, it’s FREE! Note, parking is available in the lot south of Harley Street.
Dates for 2012 star parties:
June 23*
July 28
August 25
September 22
October 6 "Stars over Euless"
November 17
*To be held in the Museum Lot, directly south of the Museum (corner of Harley and Montgomery)
June 22, July 21 and August 4
MNS Science Building (1318 South Second Avenue in Fair Park)
Discover the science of flight from super heroes to helicopters to pterosaurs during this night of high flyin’ fun. This event includes the award-winning IMAX® film Flying Monsters.
Experience the wonders of the world like never before with plenty of adventure that unfolds under the cover of night. Enjoy a late-night pizza snack, auditorium show, hands-on workshop, exhibit tour, scavenger hunt through exhibits, continental breakfast in the morning plus an eye-opening IMAX® film!
High Flyin’ Fun Sleepovers are geared toward children 6-12 years old.
http://tx.audubon.org/Dogwood.html
Located 16 miles south of downtown Dallas in Cedar Hill, Dogwood Canyon is part of the White Rock Escarpment. Nowhere in North Texas can one find a greater variety of rare species than in Dogwood Canyon. Plants and animals from east, west and central Texas converge here, making the Canyon the only place in the world where one can find the Black-chinned Hummingbird of west Texas nesting in the flowering dogwood tree of east Texas.