Wildlife

Costs:$150 for adults 16yrs up, $120 for 12-15yrs, $100 for 8-11yrs with adult.

Length of Time: Begins at 9:30am on the first day and goes through 2:30pm on the last day.  3 FULL days 2 nights.

Class Description

At any time, anywhere, things can go wrong and you might find yourself in a survival situation. You can survive 3 minutes without oxygen, 3 hours without shelter, 3 days without water, and 3 weeks without food. To stay alive, you must find or build a shelter, obtain "safe" drinking water, start a fire and gather food. Survival 1 class will teach you how to build a simple shelter using natural materials, start a fire without matches, and find safe drinking water.

Costs:  Adults - 17 year olds $75 / 15-12year olds $60 / 11-8year olds $50   ****Call us about large family and group rates.

Length of Time: Begins Sat Morning at 9:30 and ending Sunday Afternoon at 2:30 pm.

Class Description

This class can be taken before or after the Primitive Survival Class 1. The survival sacred order is: Shelter, Water, Fire, Food. This "Class 2" covers the food aspect while "Class 1" covers the shelter, water and fire.

Nature's Supermarket is always open with a buffet of choices. Learning to gather and prepare wild edibles throughout the seasons is an exciting adventure, that includes both plant materials and animals. Then knowing how to prepare them into palatable meals is the next important step. The class cover the three aspects of Wild Edible Plants, Wild Meats, and Primitive Cooking.

Get in free all day.

A trail which is familiar by day becomes a whole new experience at night! Our fearless trail guides will lead you on an adventure in which owls hooting, coyotes howling and strange rustlings in the brush are wonderful possibilities.**

Animals and plants use the nighttime to their advantage, and we can sneak a peek into their world!

Cost: $12 non-members / $10 members

Closed toed shoes, long pants, and bug spray are recommended. Bring a flashlight with a red lens on it to protect your night vision while looking for nocturnal animals! Participants will be outdoors for at least an hour.

**Pre-registration for all Night Hikes is required. E-mail your request or call 972.562.5566 ext. 237.

Are you afraid of the dark? Most humans are. Learn about bats and other creatures that are active at night--their purpose, their habitat and how they live their day at night. Study the moon phases and explore how our human limitations feed our imaginations. Muster the courage to look in your closet. Discover why there is nothing to fear.

Included with Admission:

Adults: $9

Seniors & Kids 3-12: $6

Members & Kids under 2: Free

This family-friendly fall festival features starlight stroll, storytelling, karaoke, pumpkin patch, bounce houses and a variety of children's games, crafts and activities. All proceeds benefit the environmental education programs of River Legacy Living Science Center.

$7.  (Concessions and some acitivities have additional costs.)

October 7-9, 5-9pm daily.

Explore the nature trails surrounding the Science Center on a family-friendly Naturalist-led Nature Walk. RSVP to 817.860.6752. FREE.

Keeping honeybees is a fascinating and fun pastime that can be enjoyed by anyone.  Brandon & Susan Pollard of the Texas Honeybee Guild actively protect and support honeybee populations throughout North Texas, and they want to show you how you can invite these much needed garden guests into your landscape.  They will show you what to plant to keep them happy throughout the year and more. Whether you want to keep bees for the honey they produce or for their services as pollinators, this class will give you the buzz on bees!  $25 or $22.50 for Members

Owls are mysterious and amazing creatures.  Ben Jones, State Director of Education for Audubon Texas, will introduce you to the owls that call our area home.  He will cover owl anatomy, hunting techniques and some of their amazing abilities. Then, you will set out on an owl prowl through the Arboretum calling owls and listening for replies. $25 or $22.50 for Members

Butterflies are a delightful addition to any garden and their hard work as pollinators make them welcome in any season. Fall is the perfect time to create a haven for these garden guests in your landscape. Dan Coletti, owner of Just Natural Design, will show you the ins and outs of designing a garden for butterflies. Participants will learn which plants attract which butterflies, how to evaluate the garden you have and the must-haves for every butterfly garden. $25 or $22.50 for Members