These event are deemed appropriate for younger children
8-8:30am: Classroom instruction
8:30-10am: Birdwatching at Southwest Nature Preserve
Reservations required for class. Don't need instruction? Meet at Southwest Nature Preserve, 5201 Bowman Springs Road, Arlington.
Info: Rachel Roberts, 817-985-2135 or RRoberts@CityofKennedale.com
Presented by Dr. Tania Homayoun
Collision with glass and buildings is recognized as the number two killer of birds in the United States, taking out hundreds of millions of birds annually. Tania will discuss the latest research on birds and building collisions, how Bird Safe and Lights Out initiatives are working to make migration safer for birds, and ways to take action in your community and in your own back yard.
Tania joined Audubon Texas in July 2011 as the senior manager for conservation and education at the Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center and served as its interim center director from September 2012through February 2013. As senior conservation biologist, she is developing Audubon Texas’ urban conservation initiative.The goal of her work is to develop programs and activities that support NorthTexas’ unique biodiversity and encourage people to make their own communities and backyards bird and wildlife-friendly. She completed her PhD in conservation biology at the University of Minnesota, while investigating the impacts of urban development on migratinglandbirds through citizen science monitoring.
All skill levels welcome; paddlers receive an introduction to kayaking on dry land before pushing off into the water. All equipment provided. $15/paddler plus $5 LLELA gate fee. Info: 972-219-3930.
Bring binoculars and field guides if have them. Learn what to look for with help from the Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society. Can expect about 30+ species. All ages welcome. Free.
Count down to the end of our fund raiser - Save the Date! Details coming....
In conjunction with our Count down watch party, Eden's is hosting a mini film festival in honor of Veteran's Day.
Films will begin upon darkness - around 6:30. (bring a lawnchair or blanket - it's outside on the farm.)
We'll be showing the film Terra Firma (http://terrafirmafilm.com/) a film about "3 women vets returning home who found ways to heal the hidden wounds of war through farming."
Time & weather permitting, we'll also show Ground Operations, (http://www.groundoperations.net/) a film that "champions the growing network of combat veterans who are transitioning into careers as sustainable farmers, ranchers and artisan food producers."
Vets get in no charge. Door fee to help cover screening - $2 contribution to the Feed the Soil - Feed the Community campaign. Payable either in advance at tickets link or at the door.
Concessions proceeds to benefit local grass rots veterans group - TBA.
Owl crafts, raffle, owl pellet dissection, guided hikes and educational display. Limited space on guided hikes. RSVP. $2 donation. Info: 469-526-1980 or DCAC@Audubon.org.
Colossal stick insects, titanic tarantulas, and slithery snakes take their masks off and reveal their not so scary side with educational presentations, activities, arts & crafts and more! Included w/ admission ($8/adults, $6 for ages 60+, $4 for ages 3-11).
Scatter the seed balls that were made at the Lake Worth Monster Bash. Learn why this method is used, and how fun and easy it can be to distribute seeds on the prairie. Free (with paid admission $2-$5).
We will have a trail marked for you to take your trick-or-treaters for candy, crafts, games and more. Dress up in your Halloween costumes and enjoy this family friendly event. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Free.
Families, Camp Fire Alumni, Neighbors & Nature Lovers are all welcome at the Fall Weekend Camping Event at Camp Fire Camp El Tesoro.
· One-day to 2-night options
· Adult Learning Track on Friday!
· Fun Youth and Family Activities
· Preschool activities for families with children under 5
· Meals & Lodging included
Fall Camping offers a variety of activities including canoeing, archery, climbing wall with zip line, art projects, nature studies, crafts, creek-walking, star gazing and free time to explore. See the full schedule online.
$25-100/person. Info: 817-831-2111 or CampET@CampFireFW.org