Stewardship / Faith

Learn about local birds, the importance of preserving their habitat and how to make your backyard wildlife friendly. Free.

Come together to be Napikween (as one). Pray for All those here, those gone, the critters and all of Creators' goodness. Free. RSVP by Jan 23: 214-288-9935. PrayerWalker07@hotmail.com.

Hike the 160-acre Tandy Hills Natural Area, border to border. Hosted by Friends of Tandy Hills.

A ceremony to welcome all six directions -- north, south, east, west, up, down. Find out which direction you are. Free. RSVP by Jan 9: 214-288-9935. PrayerWalker07@hotmail.com.

Volunteers needed to help For the Love of the Lake plant trees.White Rock Lake, Dallas. Info: 214-660-1100.

Learn about the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge in Sherman, also what Texans can do to stop the inhumane practice of shark finning. Free.

Event aims to connect children and families with nature through fun, age-appropriate activities. Free.

Participate in the Audubon's Society's Citizen Science Program. Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas. Info, Sahar Sea: 214-309-5813. SSea@Audubon.org.

Birders of all levels are welcome and needed to help in the Aubudon Society's annual bird count. Cedar Ridge Preserve, Cedar Hill State Park, Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, Joe Pool Lake and the cities of Cedar Hill, Duncanville, DeSoto and Midlothian. Register required, Tania Homayoun: THomayoun@Audubon.org. 469-526-1986.

20th annual Winter SolstiCelebration featuring ritual, dance, magic, music, poetry, conscious movement, meditation and storytelling. This is the final year for the event. Bring a flashlight to participate in the return of the light ceremony. Bring food pantry and winter wear donations. Cost: Adults - $20/at the door, $17/advance. Children and seniors - $15/at the door, $13/ in advance.