These event are deemed appropriate for younger children
Join FWNC director/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. Bring water and dress for the weather. Pre-registration required. $15/nonmembers (includes admission fee), $8/members.
Guided three-hour hike in River Legacy Park, suited for ages 10 and up. RSVP:
817-860-6752 or alma@riverlegacy.org
Volunteers needed to help the Friends of O.S. Gray Natural Area remove privit stumps and prep the Butterfly Garden. Bring work gloves, tools. Refreshments will be available. Contact: friendsofosgray@gmail.com.
Event aims to connect children and families with nature through fun, age-appropriate activities. Free.
Learn about local reptiles and their beneficial roles. Meet in the Penn Farm Amphitheater. Free with cost of park admission: $7/ages 12 & up.
Learn about geocaching, a scavenger/treasure hunt using GPS units. No equipment or experience needed. Wheelchair and stroller accessible. Free with cost of park admission: $7/ages 12 & up. Cedar Hill State Park, 1570 W FM 1382, Cedar Hill. Registration required, Michelle: 972-291-5940 or Michelle.Varnell@tpwd.state.tx.us.
Learn about the different mammals at the park. Meet in the Penn Farm Amphitheater. Free with cost of park admission: $7/ages 12 & up.
Guided 1.5-mile night walk. Wear close-toe shoes, long pants and weather appropriate clothes. Bring bug spray, flashlight and binoculars or spotting scope. Meet at the Suncreek Park circular parking lot (just west from the normal Connemara entrance on Alma - see map on website) at 9 p.m. sharp and then walk to the Meadow the back way. Sign up on the Connemara website. This event is not appropriate for young children.
Kids ages 5-12 will hike, track wildlife, learn birding and other outdoor skills, create nature art and conduct field studies while learning to care for the environment. $45/child for members, $50/child for nonmembers for each day of camp. Or sign up for the whole week: $195/child for members and $220 for nonmembers.