Wildlife

Hosted by the city of Denton Parks and Rec Dept. Join Elm Fork Master Naturalists on a hike to the Elm Fork confluence at Clear Creek. Cost: $3.

Hosted by the city of Denton Parks and Recreation Dept. Hike will follow nature study and hands-on activities. Cost: $8.

Hosted by the city of Denton Parks and Recreation Dept. Two-mile hike through the 70-acre neighborhood park. Meet at Cross Timbers pond and hike to Lake Forest Park and back. No pets. Cost: $3.

This family friendly festival includes tropical treats, crafts, plants and butterflies. Free with regular garden admission.

Volunteers are needed to help remove invasive plants. Bring work gloves, trowels, shovels, clippers, etc. and water. The workday will be cancelled if it’s raining. Contact: Marcie Haley at info@twelvehills.org or 214-941-6069.

Look for wintering birds, including yellow-rumped warblers, sparrows, juncos, kinglets and woodpeckers, on this easy family friendly hike. Bring binoculars and a field guide, if possible. Please leave your pets at home. Contact: Marcie Haley at info@twelvehills.org or 214-941-6069.

Visitors can hike the 72-acre Meadow Preserve at the monthly open house. Free. Info@ConnemaraConservancy.org.

Learn about local birds, the importance of preserving their habitat and how to make your backyard wildlife friendly. Free.

Hike the 160-acre Tandy Hills Natural Area, border to border. Hosted by Friends of Tandy Hills.

Learn about the bald eagle and how it has rebounded from being endangered in this program designed for elementary school children. The eagles can be spotted at the Nature Center in winter. Held at 1pm and 2pm. Free with admission: $5/adults, $2/children.