Family Friendly

Learn about the exceptional Trout Lily plant that blooms at Dogwood Canyon on this guided walk and participate in a flower dissection. $25/nonmembers. Free/members.

The butterflies of Asia will be featured in 2014′s Butterflies in the Garden exhibit.  

$10/adults, $8/seniors, $6/children. Under 3/free. No strollers. Walkers and wheelchairs are permitted.

During the Butterflies in the Garden exhibit, mark a special occasion with a live butterfly release. Cost is $10 for one butterfly, and $5 for each additional butterfly. Info: Gail Manning at 817-392-5540 or gail.manning@fortworthtexas.gov.

Take a plant walk all over the land to gather the specific wild edibles of late winter in North Texas. You will learn about them and be able to taste them as we go.

Wear comfortable walking shoes or boots (the farm may be muddy if it rains). Bring a canvas bag to collect edibles, your own bowl and utensils to enjoy a wild green salad we will create from our bounty and a camera if you'd like to photo the edibles we discover.

$30. Children 8 and under/free. We are also open to partial or full barters (contact us for details). Ask about family pricing.

The event will feature green vendors, entertainment, raffle and prizes. Learn ways to invest in a sustainable future, improve daily living and save money by going green. K thru 6 graders can bring juice pouches for a chance to win an Apple iPad.

Free. info@texasgreenfest.com

Feb. 2 is known in the U.S. as Groundhog Day. Well, the FWNC does not have Puxsatawney Phil or General Beauregard, but they have prairie dogs and they are declaring it Prairie Dog Day at the Nature Center. Learn about these social animals. Hike through their habitat and learn about the prairie and visit with the dogs of the Prairie. Free with paid admission ($3-$5).

Join FWNC&R director and plant ecologist Suzanne Tuttle for a 2.5 mile trail hike around the Refuge. Learn to identify deciduous trees and shrubs in winter by their growth habits, bark, twigs, buds and leaf scars. Pre-registration required. $10 (includes admission fee).

Completely restored and furnished with all the trappings of everyday frontier life, the log house gives visitors to LLELA a window on life in Denton County in 1869. Interested visitors of all ages are welcome to arrive at any time during the open hours and tour at their own pace. Knowledgeable volunteers will guide visitors through the structures and answer questions in this informal tour. $5/park admission; children age 5 years and under free.

Hikers may see animal tracks, deer trails and early spring migrating birds. $5/park admission; children age 5 years and under free. Info: 972-219-3930.

Enjoy a cozy campfire for traditional fun, which may include stories, songs, a craft for children and toasted marshmallows. $10. Registration required: 972-219-3930 or Erin.Taylor@unt.edu.

All skill levels are welcome; paddlers receive an introduction to kayaking on dry land before pushing off into the water. All equipment is provided. Don’t delay in registering; these trips fill up quickly. $20. Ages 7 years and up. Registration is required: 972-219-3930 or lisacole@unt.edu.