Bats are often misunderstood. Join us as we clear up some of the myths about bats and learn about their eating habits, adaptations and more. FREE (with paid admission).
Current Admission fees:
$5 Adults (13-64)
$2 Children (3-12;under 3 FREE)
$3 Seniors (65+)
$1 Discount per person (with Military ID)
Sometimes it is difficult to find some of our wildlife as you are hiking such as beaver, bobcat and more. However, evidence of them can be found in the form of tracks, scat and even skulls. Stop by the Visitor’s Center and take a look at some skulls of local fauna. See if you can identify the skulls. FREE (with paid admission).
Current Admission fees:
$5 Adults (13-64)
$2 Children (3-12;under 3 FREE)
$3 Seniors (65+)
$1 Discount per person (with Military ID)
We miss so many forms of wildlife as we hike. Join us as we pay attention to details and look for the smaller forms of wildlife that are found along the trail. Keep your eyes peeled, $5 (with paid admission)/MEMBERS FREE.
Current Admission fees:
$5 Adults (13-64)
$2 Children (3-12;under 3 FREE)
$3 Seniors (65+)
$1 Discount per person (with Military ID)
Come join us as we scatter seed balls that were made at the Lake Worth Monster Bash. Learn about what types of seeds we used and why we use seed balls to distribute seeds. FREE (with paid admission).
Current Admission fees:
$5 Adults (13-64)
$2 Children (3-12;under 3 FREE)
$3 Seniors (65+)
$1 Discount per person (with Military ID)
Interested in nature and would like to share it with others? Please attend this informative meeting to learn more about becoming a Docent (Nature Teacher) at the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge. For more information or to register, please call Laura Veloz at (817) 392-7413. FREE.
Join us for a The Trinity Bird Count is an exciting new effort to count
every bird species in and along our Trinity River in Dallas! Birds are
among the most beautiful and intriguing visitors and residents of the
forests, grasslands, river banks and neighborhoods along the Trinity
River.
This year, the Trinity Commons Foundation begins an
exciting new project to learn about the Trinity's birds - the Trinity
Bird Count. With 636 of the 957 bird species in North America, Texas is
for the birds! Come enjoy the Trinity and help investigate the birds
that live along the Trinity or that visit here during their migration.
Where will we count birds?
Come meet our owl friends and learn more about this amazing nocturnal creature.
Join us for a FREE “Third Thursday” this October. Our theme this month is everything owls. Owl art, live owls, owl prowl, owl pellets, even "Three Hoots" Owl wine! We’ll be open from 9a.m. – 9p.m. Evening activies include something for everyone, kids and adults alike.
Outdoor Events
5:30p.m. Guided Hike & Texas Turtle Watch
6:00p.m. Animal Encounter
7:30pm Chimney Swift Monitoring Join Master Naturalist Natha Taylor of this citizen science project
7:30-9 Owl Prowl with Ben Jones, Director of Education
8:15pm Amphibian Watch with TRAC Volunteer Naturalist Mel White
Indoor Events
Multi-purpose Room
7-7:15 Audubon Dallas scholarship recipient, Brianda Martinez, reviews her summer scholarship at Hog Island in Maine.
7:30-8:00 Erich Neupert of Blackland Prairie Raptor Center introduces us to Texas native owls.
Theatre
4:00 Storytime - "Owl Moon" reading
4:30 Learn Owl Calls
Vote online for the best video in support of the Trinity River Video Contest.
Steve Chaney with Tarrant County AgriLife Extension will discuss "Drought Tolerant Plants for your Home," and John Snowden, owner of Bluestem Nursery, will discuss "Native Grasses to Enhance Your Space" during this adult workshop at River Legacy Living Science Center. Best suited for ages 10 and up. Space is limited, so please RSVP to 817.860.6752. Free. Donations Accepted.
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of TBUFC!
The Trinity Blacklands Urban Forestry Council is an organization formed to address the increasing urban forestry needs for the eight county region surrounding Dallas, Texas.
Our mission is to promote the protection and development of urban forest resources. We execute our mission by communicating important issues, needs and information about urban forest resources to our local officials, civic leaders and media.
Free.
Contact: mpace@tfs.tamu.edu