Wildlife management, issues, support, and rehabilitation
Meet fellow vegan and veg-friendly folks for a great evening of drinks, fun and discussion on vegan goings-on in the Metroplex.
Annual festival featuring vendors, arts and crafts, kid's activities, car show, bluebird tours, Miss Teen Bluebird pageant.
Star parties are being held at three locations in Tarrant County to bring attention to light pollution: The Tandy Hills Natural Area in Fort Worth (http://tandyhills.org), the Fort Worth Prairie Park (https://www.facebook.com/savetheprairie) and the Bob Jones Nature Center in Southlake (http://www.bjnc.org). Participants will observe the sky and upload their observations. The event is part of an international citizen scientist program (GlobeAtNight.org). See GSDFW story: http://greensourcedfw.org/articles/julie-s-green-light-april-8-video-race-goes-green-earth-day-film-bash-regional-star-party
Agenda geared to families to enhance overnight outing. The basic camping equipment needed for the weekend will be provided. Participants will need to bring their own food, plates, sleeping bags and personal items. $65/family, up to six.
Join Rich Jaynes for a guided walk on the Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve. Free.
Guided 1.5-mile night walk. Wear close-toe shoes, long pants and weather appropriate clothes. Bring bug spray, flashlight and binoculars or spotting scope. Meet at the Suncreek Park circular parking lot (just west from the normal Connemara entrance on Alma - see map on website) at 9 p.m. sharp and then walk to the Meadow the back way. Sign up on the Connemara website. This event is not appropriate for young children.
Learn basic birding techniques on this guided hike where participants can see up to 30-plus species. Bring binoculars, field guides, sunscreen and insect repellent. Wear long pants, closed-toed shoes. All ages welcome.
Three-D animated version of Dr. Seuss' classic tale brings to life his tale of environmental exploitation and consequences. Discussion following. Free.
Third annual Mother’s Day Concert with The Women’s Chorus of Dallas. The hour-long concert concludes with a live butterfly release in the Conservatory. $20-25. You can also purchase a butterfly to release for another $25, which includes a butterfly plant to take home.