Wildlife

Explore the nighttime world of animals of Campión Trails with native species experts and learn more about the sights, smells and sounds of nature at night. Night hikers are invited to challenge their skills in spotting signs of animal life and sharpening other senses. Learn more about the kinds of animals that call Irving home. Registration is required for all participants.

Restrictions
Due to the nature of the Night Hike, which explores animals in their habitat at night, Night Hikes are limited to children ages 5 years and up. Strollers will not be allowed. Other opportunities are being planned for children 5 years and younger. For questions, call (972) 742-2296.

Friday, Jan. 27
7 to 9 p.m.
Location to be provided upon registration

To register online click here.

For more information, call the Office of Environmental Stewardship at (972) 742-2296.

Experience the amazing diversity in wetland vegetation and wildlife while learning about the history and basics of wetland ecology. After a safety and canoeing introduction, spend about 40 minutes on a guided trail around the Heard wetlands, followed by some free paddle time to explore on your own. 

Minimum Age: 7 years*

$32 members | $42 non-members

For more information and updates, email:

Schelly Corry

scorry@heardmuseum.org

Education Coordinator and Paddle Program Director

http://www.heardmuseum.org/attractions/eco-adventures.asp#canoetrail

Discover the habits and adaptations of one of our native animals during a live animal observation with a River Legacy Naturalist at River Legacy Living Science Center.

Free, donations accepted

RSVP to 817.860.6752.

Dallas Sierra Club General Meeting Tuesday, January 10

We have two great programs for you at our January General Meeting.  Our first program is a short presentation about the controversial subject of climate engineering.  Our main program will look at native plants of North Texas.

Climate Engineering
Geoengineering, also called climate engineering, is the term used to describe activities designed to intentionally alter the earth's natural environment to counteract the effects of climate change.  Almost everyone agrees that use of geoengineering methods would be very risky and quite likely to have significant unintended consequences.  Should research be undertaken?  Is geoengineering the Plan B in the event that current efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are unsuccessful?  Sierra Club member Paul Heller will discuss this controversial subject.  Paul Heller was trained as an electrical engineer at Purdue with an MBA from Wharton.

Native Plants of North Texas

Introductory Hide Tanning Workshop

Honoring the animal that has been hunted was very important to all native cultures. Nothing is wasted, that way the animal is honored. This class will teach you how to turn a deer hide into Buckskin for clothing and crafts and also to preserve pelts from various animals. Topics covered: obtaining a hide skinning wet scrape verses dry scrape making rawhide making buckskin brain tanning waterproofing by smoking how to make articles of clothing from your finished product what you can make out of rawhide

Costs: $60

What  (Maintenance – Tree Limb Removal):  We’ll walk the trail and do any general trail maintenance as needed.

Map:  Map to the Trailhead and pdf downloadable trail map at   www.texasbuckeyetrail.org

Maintenance Notes:  Wear appropriate outdoor gear (sturdy shoes and long pants) and gloves ( briar and brambles ).  Some pruning tools will be provided; you may bring your favorite tools.

RSVP if you are planning to participate.
Contact: Jim Flood
972 557 1144 home
214 934 8463 cell  (Call if you are running late.)
jdflood@airmail.net

TEXAS OUTDOOR FAMILY presents...

Join us at Eisenhower State Park in beautiful North Texas on Lake Texoma! Take advantage of a great, family friendly camping opportunity. We'll provide all of the camping equipment and guidance, and when you provide the family, we'll have a recipe for fun.

TEXAS OUTDOOR FAMILY presents...

Come out to Ray Roberts Lake State Park and take advantage of a great, family friendly camping opportunity. We'll provide all of the camping equipment and guidance, and when you provide the family, we'll have a recipe for fun.