Wildlife management, issues, support, and rehabilitation
Get an upclose look at a variety of snakes, toads, frogs, and more during this workshop presented by a representative from the Dallas-Fort Worth Herpetological Society.
Free. Space is limited, please RSVP to 817.860.6752.
These single-day camps run from 9:00AM-3:00PM. For children ages 5 to 9 years old.
Campers bring a sack lunch; a daily snack is provided.
Mammals Among Us: Get up close and personal with skulls and skins, construct a shelter, and build your own animal tracks! August 1st.
$35 members, $40 non-members
Registration required. Call 469-526-1980 or email mcopeland@audubon.org.
These single-day camps run from 9:00AM-3:00PM. For children ages 5 to 9 years old.
Campers bring a sack lunch; a daily snack is provided.
Buggin’ Around: Catch bugs, build insect traps, and get up close and personal with a real live tarantula! July 26th.
Diggin’ into Decomposers: Discover local decomposers, build a wormery, and race snails! July 27th.
Wings for a Day: Go bird watching, make feeders and meet a real live hawk! July 31st.
These single-day camps run from 9:00AM-3:00PM. For children ages 5 to 9 years old.
Campers bring a sack lunch; a daily snack is provided.
Diggin’ into Decomposers: Discover local decomposers, build a wormery, and race snails! July 12th and 27th.
Junior Geologist: See fossils and rocks from all over the country and discover some for yourself! July 17th.
Buggin’ Around: Catch bugs, build insect traps, and get up close and personal with a real live tarantula! July 26th.
Wings for a Day: Go bird watching, make feeders and meet a real live hawk! July 31st.
Spend an Adventure Day at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center this summer!
These single-day camps run from 9:00AM-3:00PM. For children ages 5 to 9 years old.
Campers bring a sack lunch; a daily snack is provided.
Wings for a Day: Go bird watching, make feeders and meet a real live hawk! July 10th and 31st.
Junior Geologist: See fossils and rocks from all over the country and discover some for yourself! July 17th.
Diggin’ into Decomposers: Discover local decomposers, build a wormery, and race snails! July 12th and 27th.
Lotus Lore: Come join us for some enjoyable information about one of the oldest plants on the planet which happens to be right here in our back yard. The Lotus is a fascinating water plant that is sacred to many, beautiful to most and important in many ways to us all.
We will explore facts, myths, legends and stories surrounding this most amazing plant.
FREE (with paid admission).
Naturalist Bike Tour of the Refuge: Take a spin around the park with a naturalist and learn about the ecology and history of the area. This program is open to anyone who can ride a bike. Participants must provide their own bike and helmet. Orange safety vests will be provided. Participants must sign a liability release form. Route will be generally flat and cover about 10 miles; but participants may opt out early if needed.
Bring water and weather appropriate clothing. Pre-registration required. Meet at Refuge Service Center. FREE (with paid admission).
For more information or to register by phone, call 817-392-7410.
Turtle Watch: Learn to identify different species of turtles found at the Nature Center and in your area. This training is for citizens to help monitor our turtle populations. You will learn how to document turtle sightings in your area and report your findings to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Part of your time will be indoors learning about turtles and their habitats and the other portion is in the field putting your skills to the test.
Maximum of 30 participants.
Pre-registration required. FREE (with paid admission)/MEMBERS & NC Volunteers FREE.
For more information or to register by phone, call 817-392-7410.
Kayak Tour: Tour a stretch of the West Fork of the Trinity River with kayaks. View ducks, herons, beaver and other critters.
Sunscreen, water and weather appropriate clothing (including shoes that can get wet) are recommended. Kayaks, paddles and lifejackets are provided. Kayakers must be at least 14 years old and accompanied by their guardian, otherwise at least 18 years old. Some previous experience recommended.
Registration ends preceding Thursday or when filled. Maximum - 8 participants.
Meet at Big River Parking Lot. Pre-registration required. $20 (includes admission fee)/MEMBERS $15.
For more information or to register by phone, call 817-392-7410.
Canoe Fest: Enjoy a bit of canoeing/kayaking on your own on the quiet waters around Greer Island. Canoes/kayaks, paddles and lifejackets provided. Children in canoes must be 5 years or older and accompanied by a parent or guardian. Kayakers must be at least 14 years old and accompanied by their guardian, otherwise at least 18 years old. Parents must sign a liability waiver for minor children.
No registration needed. First come-first served.
Greer Island gate will open at 11:30 a.m. Meet at Greer Island. $5 (with paid admission)/MEMBERS $3.