Wildlife management, issues, support, and rehabilitation
Creatures from the Dallas Zoo will be on hand for this special educational presentation prior to the game between the Rangers and the Athletics at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Info: 817-436-5979.
Take dad camping where everyone has an outdoor adventure and he doesn’t have to set up camp. Parents and children ages 7 and up will be led through the fascinating world of animals with activities, special talks, tours of the Zoo, live animal encounters and a special morning monorail Safari ride.
For more information, visit the Dallas Zoo’s Education department online or email Education@DallasZoo.com. $45-$50.
Idle No More DFW is sponsoring the Teach-In. Aly Tharp, an activist and community organizer with a degree in environmental studies, will be putting together a presentation and facilitating a group discussion on:
• basics of the tar sands mining process
• the costs of tar sands mining to indigenous communities and the environment
• "bitumen" and tar sands pipeline transport; the Keystone XL and other local tar sands pipelines
• what happens when tar sands bitumen spills?
• the financial and political BS that is pushing the KXL and other mega projects forward
• unified indigenous resistance
• political and grassroots methods of resistance
Bright colors and bold patterns redefine nature in Texas Discovery Gardens’ latest art exhibition "Portals." Large scale acrylics and monotypes by Jackie MacLelland feature alternative perspectives. Ceramic birds and printed columns are also on display.
An opening reception will be held May 25, 4-6 pm. $4-8. Free admission for visitors attending the reception.
Enjoy nature walks and light refreshments at this family-friendly event. Contact: marcieh@gmail.com or 214-941-6069.
Hike 3-4 miles on flat trails for bird and wildlife viewing. Bring water, snacks. $5. Contact: Claudia Blalock, 817-924-6242.
Learn about butterflies. Program is geared for children 5-8 years old. Held at 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. Free with paid admission.
Take a canoe tour in the evening hours. Opportunity to hear beavers slap the water with their tails and see deer and raccoons. Canoes, paddles and lifejackets are provided. Children must be 5 years or older. Parents must sign a liability waiver for minor children. Some previous experience recommended. Registration ends Tuesday preceding or when filled. Meet at Back Gate. Pre-registration required. $20.
Investigating and studying skulls can tell you a lot about willdife. Learn about what they eat, how well they hear and other interesting facts about them. Held at 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. Free with paid admission.
Stress-free drawing lesson at the boardwalk. Previous drawing skills are helpful but not required. Bring some #2 pencils, a few tissues, eraser and a sketchbook if you have one. Recommended for ages 14 years and up. Free with paid admission.