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Master Naturalists, Jim Varumn and Sam Kieschnick will lead a Trout Lily fishing expedition. Free.

Documentary employs macrophotography in order to show moviegoers a world they've likely never experienced. Meryl Streep narrates as the secret lives of bats, butterflies, hummingbirds and bumblebees come to life before your eyes. See how the determination and interdependence of these diminutive creatures somehow keep our chaotic world in balance.

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To register online click here.

The city of Irving hosts its annual green film fest, featuring environmental films, including Bat City USA, a documentary about the Austin bats.

Friday, April 11
West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Road

• The Carbon Rush - 10:30 a.m. - duration: 84 min.
• Bat City USA - noon - duration: 36 min. 
• Cafeteria Man - 1 p.m. - duration: 65 min.   
• Garbage! The Revolution Starts at Home - 2:15 p.m. - duration: 76 min.

Saturday, April 12
West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Road

Second annual event features eco-friendly exhibits, speakers, vendors, entertainment, games and activities.

Guest speaker is Chad Pregracke, CNN Hero of the Year. Reserve your seat. 

Info: Mary Jo Tellin at 817-410-3490 or mjtellin@grapevinetexas.gov. 

Annual eco-festival featuring green vendors, children's activities, food and entertainment. Free.

Voted Best Outdoor Cultural Event by Fort Worth Weekly. 

[ibimage==6767==original_size==none==self==ibimage_left]Held in the picturesque Tandy Hills Natural Area, this popular down-home festival includes wildflower tours, nature hikes, green vendors, storytellers, plein air painters, live music and food.

Brave Combo performs at 6:30 pm.

Free.

Brought to you by the Trinity River Audubon Center: Learn about these amazing and mysterious birds of the night. Learn to call owls. Dissect an owl pellet. Learn ways to attract owls to your yard and make your community more owl-friendly. Learn about the owls that call Dallas home and study owl anatomy, hunting techniques and their amazing powers of sight and hearing.

Brought to you by the Trinity River Audubon Center: These birds are common in cities around the world, but these urban dwellers are anything but common. They have amazing bird super-powers you won’t believe. Learn the secret life of pigeons and meet a live one. Write a message for the homing pigeon release. Free.

Brought to you by the Trinity River Audubon Center: These birds are common in cities around the world, but these urban dwellers are anything but common. They have amazing bird super-powers you won’t believe. Learn the secret life of pigeons and meet a live one. Write a message for the homing pigeon release. Free.

Trail guides lead a twilight/moonlight stroll down the Redbud Trail. Hikers may hear howling coyotes, hooting owls and other nocturnal sounds. No flashlights necessary. $10. Ages 5 years and up. Registration required: 972-219-3930 or LisaCole@UNT.edu.