Monarch butterflies utilize the different species of milkweed across the Refuge. Learn how these milkweed plants play an important role to the invertebrate community, including monarchs. We will search out patches of Milkweed and view the natural communities that thrive in them. $5 (with paid admission).
Learn who is keeping an eye on the health of our rivers and streams, what water quality indicators they study and what threats our water faces. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Meet at Big River Parking Lot. Bring a camping/ fold out chair if you have one. Free (with paid admission).
Workshop series is geared to environmental educators. In this last session, help students learn about their relationship with energy and investigate the environmental issues related to energy's role in society. Receive an Energy & Society Activity Guide, Energy and Me Music CD and Dance Video end energy posters. Great for 5th grade energy unit. Receive 3hours of SBEC credit. $35. Info: LInda Dunn at ldunn@wetlandcenter.com
Learn how to make all the fixin's for a holiday meal - except the turkey. Includes cranberry pecan stuffing, coconut sweet potatoes, gravy, pies and more. $40.
Learn how to make all the fixin's for a holiday meal - except the turkey. Includes cranberry pecan stuffing, coconut sweet potatoes, gravy, pies and more. $40.
Learn about the sources of vegan protein and the protein myth. Dishes prepared with seitan, tofu, TVP and Tempeh, plus some bonus goodies. $40.
This program is a collaborative effort between the Texas AgriLife Extension, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge.
The mission of this program is to develop and certify a group of well-informed adult volunteers to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated toward the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within our ecosystem community.
A maximum of 25 applicants will be selected to attend the program. Upon selection, training classes will be held from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. each Tuesday, starting Aug. 27, at the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge.
Cost: $125. Application deadline July 29, 2013.
Learn how your garden and yard can benefit from this natural process using leaves and other compostable materials and what compost bin would work best for you. Free.
Learn about the trend of inner-city highway tear-outs to make cities more liveable. Also learn how to solve rodent and insect problems by attracting barn owls, chimney swifts, purple martins and barn swallows. Free.
Info: 972-699-1687. KirkMiller@DallasSierraClub.org
Fundraiser to replace the tools that were pilfered by some thieves. Barbecue, veggies, live music and bounce house. $10/adults, $5/ages 3-12.