These event are deemed appropriate for younger children
Enjoy the sounds, smells and magic of nature along with classic camping activities like a night hike, a campfire, s’mores, breakfast and more for the whole family. $25/per person; $5/4-person tent; $10/6-person tent.
Deadline to sign up is Saturday, Nov. 7. RSVP: 469-526-1980 or dcac@audubon.org.
Enjoy a two-mile hike along the Riverbottom Trail by the West Fork of the Trinity River. Capture the sights of giant cottonwoods and willow trees. Explore the area that is home to beavers, herons and armadillos. Free (with paid admission).
Interested in learning more about the wild turkey? Join us as we explore their preferred habitat, their infamous history and their notable adaptations. Free (with paid admission).
Derek Broman, a biologist from Texas Parks and Wildlife, will offer a primer on the iNaturalist website and how to record wildlife observations to provide a living record of wildlife and nature in North Texas.
Learn about two closely related eastern Cross Timbers sites, their similarities and differences. Jeff Quayle will lead these hikes with Native Prairies Association of Texas-Fort Worth Chapter.
Hike 1
9-11:30am at Southwest Nature Preserve
5201 S. Bowman Springs Rd, Arlington, 76017
Hike 2
11:45am - 1:30pm at Thora Hart Park
3510 W. Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, 76016
(~1 mile N of I-20 on W side of Green Oaks Blvd)
Both sites are home to a number of unusual to rare plants. Join the group for both or either.
Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber and all of their Veggie friends are coming to DFW in the all new fresh, funny, and unforgettable VeggieTales Live! Little Kids Do Big Things tour. Shows at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. $19.50-$100.
Movie night! We supply popcorn, snacks, and drinks.
Highlighting Maze Madness in the Meadow will be the official opening of two mazes that have been created in the Meadow, one for young children and another for older children and adults. In addition to the mazes, the family-friendly event will feature face painting, a Springfree Trampoline, slack lines, nature hikes and other games and activities for kids of all ages.
Families are also encouraged to bring picnics and enjoy the unspoiled beauty of the Meadow Nature Preserve, which is located on the border of Allen and Plano, near the intersection of Alma and Bethany Drives.
Please bring your favorite gardening tools, work gloves or litter picker upper.
Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and for working in a natural area
(long pants, long sleeves, sturdy shoes, hat).
Water and snacks will be available.
O.S. Gray Natural Area has no restroom facilities, but Kroger is nearby.
Info: FriendsOfosgray@gmail.com