Twelve Hills Nature Center: Nature Appreciation Day - Dallas
Enjoy nature walks and light refreshments at this family-friendly event. Contact: marcieh@gmail.com or 214-941-6069.
Family Friendly
These event are deemed appropriate for younger children
BRIT: Field Studies Saturday - Fort Worth
Learn what science you already do in your daily life and the field skills you didn’t even know you had. Workshop features family-friendly, hands-on activities and presentations. Free. See schedule below.
Schedule:
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Discovery Stations on the Prairie
Learn how to collect plants and insects, or stop by our general observation station to learn more about BRIT’s prairie. Free jars will be given away so that you can take home your collection. Limited supply.
1:30 p.m. “Leading & Learning in Nature: BRIT Field School Changing Lives”
This presentation by Education Specialist Dr. April Sawey covers some of the educational research being conducted on the BRIT field School.
Fort Worth Sierra Club: National Trails Day - Fort Worth
Hike 3-4 miles on flat trails for bird and wildlife viewing. Bring water, snacks. $5. Contact: Claudia Blalock, 817-924-6242.
FW Nature Center: Knee-HIgh Naturalist - Fort Worth
Learn about butterflies. Program is geared for children 5-8 years old. Held at 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. Free with paid admission.
FW Nature Center: Full Moon Paddle - Fort Worth
Take a canoe tour in the evening hours. Opportunity to hear beavers slap the water with their tails and see deer and raccoons. Canoes, paddles and lifejackets are provided. Children must be 5 years or older. Parents must sign a liability waiver for minor children. Some previous experience recommended. Registration ends Tuesday preceding or when filled. Meet at Back Gate. Pre-registration required. $20.
FW Nature Center: Skulls - Fort Worth
Investigating and studying skulls can tell you a lot about willdife. Learn about what they eat, how well they hear and other interesting facts about them. Held at 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. Free with paid admission.
FW Nature Center: Drawing at the Boadwalk - Fort Worth
Stress-free drawing lesson at the boardwalk. Previous drawing skills are helpful but not required. Bring some #2 pencils, a few tissues, eraser and a sketchbook if you have one. Recommended for ages 14 years and up. Free with paid admission.
FW Nature Center: Turtle Watch - Fort Worth
Attend this citizen science program to learn how to monitor turtle populations. Learn which species are being monitored and why. Bring a clipboard, a pencil, camera and GPS if you have one. Program half indoors, half outdoors. Dress for the weather and bring water. Pre-registration required. Deadline to register is May 24. Free with paid admission.
Texas Land Conservancy: National Trails Day Work Day - Oak Cliff
Join the Texas Land Conservancy for a day of volunteering and guided hiking at this 120-acre preserve, featuring 8 miles of trails. Bring water and work gloves and pruning tools (loppers or handsaws) if you have them. Children over 12 welcome with adult. Park along Pierce street. From Pierce street, turn into the entrance for Primrose Oaks Apartments. The entrance to OCNP will be on your right. Meet just past the gate in the dirt lot. RSVP to Rachael: rachael@texaslandconservancy.org or 512-301-6363.
International Society of Arboriculture: Texas Tree Climbing Competition - Plano
Top tree climbers in the state compete. Winners go on to international contest. See schedule on website. Contact: Kevin Bassett C: 972-877-0358, kbassett@arborilogical.com