These event are deemed appropriate for younger children
The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual 4-day event hosted by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Amateur and expert bird watchers are encouraged to count birds in their yards and parks and upload findings. Results aid bird research.
Volunteers needed to help Friends of OS Gray Natural Area mulch the trails.
Learn to identify a tree's shape bark and other key characteristics. Walks are approved as advanced training for North Texas Master Naturalists. $15. TRAC@Audubon.org.
Prairie & Timbers Audubon Society conducts this guided bird walk thru the Heard Sanctuary. The walk, which lasts 1.5 hours, begins promptly. Free with regular admission: $11/adults, $8/children.
Guided bird and nature walks. Bring binoculars. $2 plus $5 admission fee. Registration requested: 972-219-3930 or LisaCole@UNT.edu. REI.com.
Introductory class on how to take care of a bicycle. Free.
Hike 10K (6 miles) on an easy trail along the Elm Fork of the Trinity River on the Lake Ray Roberts Greenbelt Corridor. Meet at the Hwy 380 Trailhead Park. No pets. $7/park admission. MarkAdams@DallasSierraClub.org.