Wildlife

Presentation by Barney L. Lipscomb, Botanic Research Institute of Texas, Dorothea L. Leonhardt Chair of Texas Botany

Four physiographic provinces converge in Texas: 1) Great Plains, 2) Central Lowlands, 3) Basin & Mtns., and 4) Coastal Plain. The variety of rainfall, soils, and elevation has resulted in tremendous biodiversity in the state. 

Annual kickoff promotes the conservation of bluebirds (and other cavity nesting birds) and teaches the private citizens how to attract and provide quality habitat for bluebirds across Texas. Guest speakers will cover topics that bluebirders, new and experienced, will find interesting and entertaining. Registrants have the opportunity to win door prizes and attendees can bid in our silent auction for many wonderful items. Additionally, TBS members who pledge to NestWatch at least two nestboxes will receive a free TBS nestbox.

$15.

Chris Jackson, founder of DFWUrbanWildlife.com, leads this meetup. The plan will be to walk into the Village Creek Drying Beds as a group and then hike along the top of the berm that surrounds the property. We will cover most of the perimeter from the elevated vantage point the berm provides. There should be lots of great wildlife to see, and we will stop whenever we come across something interesting.

Learn how to create a garden to attract and support monarch butterflies on their journey north in the spring as well as their migration south in the fall. This class explains the monarch migration and the perils the butterflies face in the US and Mexico. Find out about conservation efforts and how you (or your class) can get involved in citizen science projects.

Instructor: Gail Manning

$45

Twelve Hills Nature Center and Seed Preschool (along with Matilda, the bus) will present an afternoon of bird-themed activities, a family birding walk, and a visit from some winged creatures. This event coincides with the Great Backyard Bird Count and Project FeederWatch. You can observe many species of birds at Twelve Hills Nature Center and we will help you identify them. Free.

Whether you're a beginner or advanced birder, this citizen science project is the perfect opportunity to learn about birds in your backyard. No registration necessary.

Dr. Mike Slattery will update us on the TCU Rhino Initiative with some new data and videos taken from his last trip to South Africa. 

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We’ll have a guided bird walk and count led by our most excellent birder and past Audubon Society President Charley Amos. Bring your binoculars and camera.

Info: friendsofosgray@gmail.com

O.S. Gray Natural has no restroom facilities, but Kroger is nearby.

The Texas Wildlife Association is a nonprofit striving to connect Texans of all ages with the outdoors through meaningful and informative interactions. Attendees will gain an understanding of the many program avenues through which we achieve this goal. Local volunteer opportunities with the TWA L.A.N.D.S. Intensive and Trinity River Program will be discussed.

Stroll through the Butterfly House with your loved one. Enjoy dinner and drinks featuring chocolate covered insects while entomologist John Watts talks bug love, or insect reproduction. $40/single, $60/couple. 

Love is in the Air, for Kids!

Want to enjoy this special Valentines event and include a fun program for your kids? Drop off your potty-trained child with the Education Team for a mini-camp & dinner while you enjoy your evening! Ages 3-12; $20/child.