Wildlife

Learn about butterflies this month in this series designed to connect kids and families to nature. Free.

 Guided hike to see last of the summer wildflowers, wintering birds and other flora and fauna, including a possibly white-tailed deer. Free with paid admission.

Guided 1.5-mile night walk. Bring flashlight and binoculars or spotting scope. Meet at the Suncreek Park circular parking lot at 9pm sharp. Hike is not appropriate for young children. Free. Register: ConnemaraConservancy.org.

The city of Dallas Park and Recreation Department is recruiting volunteer citizens to beautify their favorite neighborhood parks. Register: Diana Caswell, 214-670-8483. 

Enjoy this meditation that engages the senses, the body and the natural world. Bring a mat or cushion and a water bottle. Dress comfortably and in layers. The practice will be held outdoors. Ages 15 and older. $15/per class.

Dallas Young Sierrans, host of this local event and part of the nationwide actions, invite you to help bring attention to local effects of climate change and to show that people oppose the proposed Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Sign up now to be a part of this global action. 

http://act.350.org/event/draw_the_line/6330/signup/?akid&zip=75231&source=0

Family-friendly fall festival features storytelling, karaoke, pumpkin patch, animal encounters, bounce houses and a variety of children's games, crafts and activities. New this year: haunted trail for ages 8 and up. Concessions and some activities have additional costs. No entry after 8:30 pm. $7.

Explore the zoo after dark on an evening tour and enjoy a pizza dinner. Create festive Halloween crafts and enjoy other spook-tacular activities. Parents and guardians must accompany kids. Children must be at least 6 years old to attend. $45/per person.

The North Central Texas Environmental Stewardship Forum is dedicated to bringing together North Central Texas agencies to share best practices, lessons learned and resources to support environmental initiatives. The NCTESF’s efforts are culminating in its annual conference.

Agenda: http://www.stewardshipaction.org/files/North%20Texas%20Grant/Conference/NCTESF_AnnualConference_Agenda.pdf

Register:  

http://nctesf-annual-conference.eventbrite.com

Fly fishing demos, DFW paddling trail presentation, complimentary local craft brews, door prizes. RSVP: ypdfw@tpwf.org by Sept. 18. Event is open to members. Members may bring up to 2 guests.