Wildlife

Wildlife management, issues, support, and rehabilitation

Bird Walk - Allen

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.

Connemara Meadow Open House - Allen

Visitors can hike at the Meadow Preserve for free at the monthly open house. Enter at Wooded Gate on east side of Alma, south of Bethany.

Astronomy on the Meadow Night Walk - Allen

Master naturalist leads 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.

Celebrate Birds Forest Fest - Dallas

Event-goers will meet birds of prey up-close, fly homing pigeons, dissect owl pellets, try out binoculars and spotting scopes, take a birding hike, create bird art and make bird feeders. Taco Party food truck will be onsite for lunch. Parking is $5. Free.

Little Lemmon Lake Birding Tours - Dallas

Tour hosted by the Dallas Historic Tree Coalition offers an introduction to bird watching. Birding leaders will take groups through chain of wetlands on the north side of Loop 12 after birding at Little Lemmon Lake. Wheelchair accessible. Free. info@DHTC.org

Scyene Overlook Tours - Dallas

Tour hosted by the Dallas Historic Tree Coalition features panoramic view of forest river valley and historic trees from Indian and pioneer history. Free. info@DHTC.org

The Nature Explore Family Club - Plano

The Nature Explore Family Club meets on the first Sunday of the month with the goal of inspiring children and families to explore the natural world and spend quality time outdoors.

'A Night With Nature' Fundraiser - Arlington

Fundraiser for the River Legacy Foundation featuring hors d'oeuvres, drinks, live music, animal encounters, night hikes. Benefits animal habitats and exhibits. Bid on pigeon statues. Dress: woodland chic. Cost: $100.

Dallas Zoo Halloween Nights

Activities include candy stations, Monster Mash show, magic show, Haunted Carousel and Animal Adventures show. The gates open at 5 p.m. $10/ages 3 and older, which includes six coupons to use at candy stations.