Wildlife management, issues, support, and rehabilitation
Birding from the Blind: One of the best ways to get close to birds is utilizing a bird blind. Just off the Riverbottom Trail, we have a blind that will help you enjoy birding without disturbing the wildlife. Join a naturalist at the blind to help you identify birds along the river.
This is a come and go event. Meet at the bird blind.
FREE (with paid admission).
Grasshopper, Friend of the Prairie: Join a naturalist for a leisurely hike on the trails of the FWNC&R and explore the grasshoppers currently in residence. You will be surprised at all the different species we have. A short presentation will precede our hike.
Bring water and dress for the weather. Insect repellent highly recommended.
$5 (with paid admission)/MEMBERS FREE.
Canoe Tour: Tour a stretch of the West Fork of the Trinity River to view ducks, herons, beaver and other critters. Sunscreen, water and weather appropriate clothing (including shoes that can get wet) are recommended. Canoes, paddles and lifejackets are provided. Children must be 5 years or older. Parents must sign a liability waiver for minor children. Some previous experience recommended.
Registration ends preceding Thursday or when filled. Maximum - 12 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.
Dip-Netting theTrinity: Beneath the waters of the West Fork of the Trinity River lie many critters that we may think insignificant.
However, they are important to the aquatic ecosystem and can tell us a lot about the health of our water. Come and join us as we dip into the water for aquatic invertebrates.
This is a come and go event. FREE (with paid admission).
Steve Woodward, avid birder and owner of Wild Bird Center, will teach you how to attract hummingbirds with plants and feeders to your yards and gardens. Also learn about common Texas hummingbirds and their habits during this adult workshop at River Legacy Living Science Center.
Best suited for ages 10 and up. Space is limited, RSVP to 817.860.6752.
Event is FREE, donations accepted
Dollar Day at the Dallas Zoo is a day when the zoo shows its appreciation to the community for its support with $1 admission all day and dollar deals on food items at select locations. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The zoo is located at 650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway.
Information: 214-670-5656 ordallaszoo.com.
Get there via DART Rail Red Line to Dallas Zoo Station
June 21st FREE Third Thursday
Trinity Bird Count Celebration Finale
Free admission all day Open 9AM-9PM.
Guided hikes and animal encounters throughout the day. Kids crafts, story time and bird conservation activities.
7PM Trinity Bird Count Wrap Up
Special guest speaker, Karen Walz, will present a summary of the Trinity Bird Count citizen science census throughout the Trinity River Corridor during the past year.
FREE Every month on Third Thursday:
Shark Stewards Texas, the local chapter of the non-profit shark conservation organization based in San Francisco, will teach visitors about shark finning and how to stop it through a fun, hands-on learning activity. Make your very own shark-tooth necklace to show your support for sharks! Visitors will also learn about the work of Shark Stewards Texas and how to adopt their very own shark.
HIGH FLYIN’ FUN AFTER DARK SLEEPOVERS
MNS Science Building (1318 South Second Avenue in Fair Park)
August 4, 2012 (Registration closes July 27)
Geared toward children 6-12 years old
Cost: $35 per child /$20 per adult chaperone
Experience the wonders of the world like never before with plenty of adventure that unfolds under the cover of night. Discover the science of flight from super heroes to helicopters to pterosaurs during this night of high flyin’ fun. Enjoy a late-night pizza snack, auditorium show, hands-on workshop, permanent exhibit tour and scavenger hunt, continental breakfast in the morning, plus an eye-opening IMAX® film!
Activities: There will be one workshop on animals/insects that fly. Taxidermy specimens will be used. Another activity will be on man-made flying machines, and children will make paper helicopters and test out stomp rockets. There will be a scavenger hunt within our permanent exhibits, and the auditorium live show is called Super Heroes. The IMAX® film is National Geographic's Flying
Monsters.
HIGH FLYIN’ FUN AFTER DARK SLEEPOVERS
MNS Science Building (1318 South Second Avenue in Fair Park)
July 21 (Registration closes July 13) and August 4, 2012 (Registration closes July 27)
Geared toward children 6-12 years old
Cost: $35 per child /$20 per adult chaperone
Experience the wonders of the world like never before with plenty of adventure that unfolds under the cover of night. Discover the science of flight from super heroes to helicopters to pterosaurs during this night of high flyin’ fun. Enjoy a late-night pizza snack, auditorium show, hands-on workshop, permanent exhibit tour and scavenger hunt, continental breakfast in the morning, plus an eye-opening IMAX® film!
Activities: There will be one workshop on animals/insects that fly. Taxidermy specimens will be used. Another activity will be on man-made flying machines, and children will make paper helicopters and test out stomp rockets. There will be a scavenger hunt within our permanent exhibits, and the auditorium live show is called Super Heroes. The IMAX® film is National Geographic's Flying
Monsters.