Lifestyle

Joy Kiser, author of America’s Other Audubon, to speak at Dallas Museum of Art

Audubon Dallas and the North Texas Master Naturalists present author Joy M. Kiser at the Dallas Museum of Art Saturday, June 23 at 1:00pm. Ms. Kiser’s book, America’s Other Audubon, tells the remarkable story of self-taught naturalist and illustrator, Genevieve Jones, and her life’s work, Illustrations of the Nests and Eggs of the Birds of Ohio. A sampling of Jones’s exquisitely detailed lithographs of birds’ nests will also be on display, on loan from the Museum of Nature & Science Mudge Library. The talk is free with admission to the museum.

*Vegetarians - People Can Be Herbivores Too: Did you know there are different levels and types of vegetarian diets?

Do you know what non-meat proteins you should be looking for at the grocery store? Come and join us for a lighthearted beginners talk about vegetarianism and some light vegetarian friendly snacking.

Class is geared for adults, but children over 5 years are welcome.

Preregistration required. Maximum 12 participants. FREE (with paid admission).

For more information or to register by phone, call 817-392-7410.

Kayak down the Elm Fork with KayakPower.com: 3rd Saturday of each month

Whether you’ve got lots of river time under your belt or have never set foot in a kayak, you’re welcome here! Kayak Power will provide equipment and instruction followed by a six-mile trip down the Elm Fork to a shuttle vehicle. Contact info@kayakpower.com or 214-669-1663 for information. Reservation required.

http://www.ias.unt.edu/llela/main.htm

Night Hike
8:00 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2012
at the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area

We may hear some bumps in the night, but have no fear...it’s probably just an armadillo. Follow our trail guides on a moonlit stroll down the Redbud Trail. Coyotes howling, owls hooting, and other nocturnal sounds will provide an out-of-the-ordinary hiking experience.

No flashlights are necessary. Ages 5 years and up.

The hike will be rescheduled in the event of rain. Registration required at 972-219-3930 or lisacole@unt.edu.

The hike is $7 per person, or $2/person for LLELA season pass holders.

LLELA is located at 201 E. Jones St., Lewisville, TX.
More information can be found at:  972-219-3930 or www.ias.unt.edu/llela.

Kayak Tours of the Beaver Pond
1:00 — 3:00 p.m.—May 27, 2012

Paddlers of all skill levels are invited to join LLELA’s certified kayaking instructors as we explore the Beaver Pond Paddling Trail. No prior kayaking experience is necessary. The Beaver Pond is a wildlife magnet, and there will be great opportunities to view herons, ducks, turtles, frogs, and other wildlife species. After basic kayaking and safety instruction, we’ll travel together about one mile through shady willow thickets, open water, and floating rafts of water lilies and other aquatic vegetation.

The activity is limited to 10 paddlers, ages 7 years and up. Kayaks, paddles, and PFDs are provided. The fee is $7 per paddler, in addition to LLELA’s regular admission fee of $5/person. Registration is required at 972-219-3930 or lisacole@unt.edu.

Beer & Bones (Museum of Nature & Science Public Program)

• Beer & Bones parties offer adults 18 and up a special nighttime look at the Museum of Nature & Science’s traveling exhibits, permanent collection and unique chances to see artifacts not usually available to the public. Each Beer & Bones party features special grown-up activities, a DJ to pump things up, light snacks and a cash bar to toast these very special occasions! Advance tickets for Beer & Bones are available online or by calling 214-428-5555.    Cost: Members: $8/Non-members: $12