Wildlife

Join and assist our curator who will be taking inventory of the various CCC structures on site. This will require some walking along the roads and trails in order to locate, document, and photograph historic culverts, latrines, and more. Maximum – 5 participants. Pre- registration required. FREE (with paid admission).

After a long winter, spring brings many delights, including our annual wildflowers. Join a naturalist who will take you to the best spots to observe these beauties. Bring your camera as this may be a great opportunity to take pictures of the famous Texas
Bluebonnets. $5 (with paid admission)/MEMBERS FREE.

It's never too early to plan on being there for the best meeting of every year: The Members Slide Show.

Start sending in your best pictures to Lee Snaples at lee@snaples.com and then come to watch for the wow moments on May 12th.

Please include a description with your photos so Lee doesn't embarrass himself trying to ID your birds. It's the last meeting until September, so don't miss it.

Fort Worth Audubon Society meets

6:30 Special Event - Book Signing , Extreme Birder, by Lynn Barber*

6:50 Birding ID Session - Spring Flycatchers

7:15 Speaker Ron Outen - The Aransas Project

*Book signing will continue after the speaker.

The Aransas Project: From the Hill Country to the coast, our way of life depends on freshwater flows from the Guadalupe River Basin. The ecosystems of the Aransas area are the indicator of how effectively we are managing the basin. Coastal communities are the first to feel the strain of mismanagement. As the recent natural drought has shown us through reduced rainfall, the basin is already over-allocated and its management must change to protect the interests of the entire river system, especially the freshwater inflows required to preserve the bays and estuaries. The record-breaking death toll of the whooping cranes in 2008/2009 coupled with the poor fishing season tell us that not enough freshwater is reaching the bays.

Explore nature at nightfall, as evening provides a unique opportunity to view animals that make the Nature Center home. Bring water and wear weather appropriate clothing. Registration required. $10 included admission, $5/members. Fort Worth Nature Center, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd, Ft Worth. 817-392-7410. FWNatureCenter.org.

The Dallas Zoo and the Texas Rangers are excited to feature Wildlife Education Day. Meet a variety of animals and learn about their natural habitats. Look, listen, and learn as the spotlight focuses on fascinating animals from Texas and around the world. Admission included with purchase of a ticket to the Texas Rangers game. $7.50/discount ticket. Texas Rangers Stadium, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington. 972-RANGERS x3. DallasZoo.com.

Behind-the-scenes visit to the bison living in a secluded area at Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA). Reservations required. $2/person plus $5/person gate fee. LLELA, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-7980. IAS.UNT.edu/LLELA/Bison.

White Rock Lake Conservancy will host a citywide photo contest which will include several categories, such as children’s, amateur and professional. We will display 25-40 of the top photographs in an exhibit.

Last day to submit photos online is May 31.

For more information contact rachel@whiterockdallas.org or 214-293-8996.

Since 1999, the White Rock Lake Foundation has presented the annual Festival on the shores of White Rock Lake. A Dallas favorite fun event for the entire family! Children’s area, pet adoptions, boat rides, food, wine, art and music. Admission is $5.00 (Children under 12 free)

Katy’s Picnic is an outdoor picnic and party at Reverchon Park in Dallas (3505 Maple Ave, 75201) for approx. 5,000 people featuring the annual 5k Run, Katy Kids Dash, live entertainment and food stations from Dallas’ best restaurants on Thursday, May 12, 2010, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The event raises money for the completion and maintenance of the Katy Trail. The Katy Trail is Dallas’s most popular and important park and recreation facility, which runs through the heart of urban Dallas.

5K Run or Walk - $35

VIP Registration - $100

Kids 5K - $10