Bird and Nature Walks - Lewisville
Guided bird and nature walks. Bring binoculars. $2 plus $5 admission fee. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration requested: 972-219-3930 or LisaCole@UNT.edu.
Family Friendly
These event are deemed appropriate for younger children
Wilderness Navigation Part 2 - Dallas
The Dallas Sierra Club hosts this two-part class covering the fundamentals of finding your way in the wilderness. Topics include map reading, using GPS and compasses and what to do if you get lost. Part 2 is March 7. $20/nonmembers, $15/members.
Wilderness Navigation Part 1 - Dallas
The Dallas Sierra Club hosts this two-part class covering the fundamentals of finding your way in the wilderness. Topics include map reading, using GPS and compasses and what to do if you get lost. Part 2 is March 7. $20/nonmembers, $15/members.
I Heart Bugs - Dallas
Kids can enjoy a summer camp preview while parents relax during TDG's Roses and Chocolate party. Drop off as early as 5 pm, and pick up as late as 8 pm. Kids enjoy crafts, a Butterfly House Safari and a chance to see eye-to-eye with our insect friends. Pizza dinner will be provided. Educator will contact you prior to see if your child needs anything special or has dietary restrictions. Ages 3 and up, toilet trained, please. $15/child, $10/member child.
Prairie Fest - Fort Worth
Annual green festival featuring free wildflower walks, science-themed hikes, food vendors and environmentally-themed booths. Proceeds benefit Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area.
Trout Lily Walk - Fort Worth
Master naturalist Jim Varnum leads this annual walk at the 160-acre prairie preserve.
Tandy Hills Brush Bash - Fort Worth
Volunteers needed to help clear invasive plants at 160-acre prairie preserve. Two shifts: 9 am to noon and 1-3 pm. Bring gloves, work clothes, sturdy shoes, hat, eye-protection, sunscreen, picnic lunch. RSVP Don Young at donyoungglass@earthlink.net or 817-731-2787.
Connemara Meadow Open House - Allen
Visitors can hike at the Meadow Preserve for free at the monthly open house. Enter at Wooded Gate on east side of Alma, south of Bethany.
Winter Tree Walk - Allen
Master naturalist-led hike on preserve featuring more than 30 different tree species. Bring cameras and binoculars. RSVP to RSVP@connemaraconservancy.org. Free.
Bird Walk - Allen
Bring your binoculars and field guides and learn about birds from members of the Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society. Expect to see about 30+ species on this 3-hour walk. All ages are welcome.