Wildlife

Educational event hosted by the DFW Herpetological Society, featuring speakers and more than 100 species of reptiles and amphibians. Admission $7-$10.

Learn to tag monarch butterflies, which are traveling through North Texas this time of year on their way to Mexico.

We are a non-profit organization whose aim is to promote health and fitness through Volkssporting, a fun way to see new sights and meet new people. Volkssports include walking, biking and swimming events. Most of our events are Volksmarches. Volksmarch is a German word for "Walk of the People." A Volksmarch is on measured routes (usually 10K). We mark our walk routes with streamers or we provide written instructions or a map. See website for membership application and club fact sheet.

Meets monthly on the third Saturday.

For ages 4 and 5 with adult partner. Tuesday Trekkers is designed to encourage adult-child interaction, outdoor experiences and pre-school readiness. Register: http://activenet11.active.com/southlake/

For ages 3 to 5 - The curriculum will be the same each week.
The Young Explorers program is designed to help children discover the wonders of nature through hands-on activities, science experiments, nature lessons, stories, crafts and hikes. Register: http://activenet11.active.com/southlake/ Also held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Annual events features a colorful parade with children and pets in butterfly costumes. Registration for parade begins at 8:45 a.m. Live monarch butterfly releases will be held near the Grapevine Cotton Belt Depot. Enjoy butterfly exhibits, entertainment and interactive butterfly arts and crafts. See website for complete schedule.

The Nature Center is full of life in the form of wildlife, wildflowers, trees and more. However it does not take much time on the Refuge to find a tree that is not lush with green leaves. We will discuss these trees called snags and the role they play in nature and at the Nature Center. Program geared for Pre-K to elementary aged children. FREE (with paid admission).

Interested in nature and would like to share it with others? Attend this informative meeting to learn more about becoming a Docent (Nature Teacher) at the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge. For more information or to register, please call Laura Veloz at (817) 392-7413. FREE.

There is not much one must do to prepare feeders in the fall and winter, but there are a few extra things you can do in order to attract winter birds. Steve Woodward from the Wild Bird Center will talk about these enhancements and also discuss some birds you may encounter at your feeders in the cooler months. FREE (with paid admission).