Wildlife management, issues, support, and rehabilitation
Discover more about the incredible alligators that call the Trinity River home. We will explore what senses they use to hunt and learn how they help maintain a healthy balance in our local waterways. Then meet one of our alligator ambassadors up close. At the conclusion of our presentation, hang around for a make and take craft. $5 per person (with paid admission).
What if you find something outside but don’t know what it is? How do you find out? What if you could share that discovery with others to excite them about nature as well? Citizen science is one way to address each of those questions. One particularly useful tool is iNaturalist, an online network with an associated app where participants document all of the living organisms around them, share that data with the rest of the naturalist community, and learn a lot in the process.
David Morgan will talk about "getting it right" in regards to wildlife and landscape photography. David has traveled all over the world and taken award winning images.
Alligators, bobcats, coyotes and feral hogs are some of the more exotic examples of the wide range of urban wildlife living in our community. For years, large numbers of wild animals have been trapped, euthanized,or relocated by animal shelters all over the United States. Despite years of these practices, human interactions with urban wildlife still take place today. Ray Rentschler, Field Operations Administrator at Animal Services, is tasked with helping us co-exist with Arlington’s wildlife.
Join us for a photo‐filled morning and learn about becoming a citizen scientist. This program is geared towards students 13‐16 years old who want to learn more about iNaturalist and build their knowledge of nature. Students need to download the iNaturalist app to their smartphones prior to camp. Pre‐registration required. $20/$25 per child. Register online.
Texas Bumble Bees: Natural History, Research, and Conservation by Jessica Beckham
Presenter: Dr. Jessica Beckham is a Texas bumble bee expert, and all-around "bug nerd." She has researched a variety of topics pertaining to native Texas bumble bees, including their use of urban green spaces, statewide species distributions and species persistence across northeast Texas. She is currently evaluating the taxonomic status of the Sonoran bumble bee as a post-doctoral research associate at the University of North Texas.
Come out for an afternoon celebrating our newest outdoor classroom, a Pollinator Garden – from butterflies to bees to hummingbirds, there’s so much to learn about these winged beauties! Hear experts speak and participate in family-friendly activities.
The BJNC Pollinator Garden is a joint project with the city of Southlake and also a product of grants from the Perennial Garden Society of Southlake and the Trinity Forks Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas as well as donations from individuals and families in the community.
$5.
Managing Public Land for its Natural Value presented by Rob Denkhaus, manager of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge.
We’ll have nature artifacts for kids of all ages, a bug booth and special critter visitors from Wildlife on the Move. Take a self-guided nature walk and stick around for special recognition for Rosemont Nature Leaders scheduled for 11:30. Paletas and other tasty goodies will be available for refreshments.
We will begin the evening with a walk "Secret Features of SWNP" led by Jim Frisinger. Next up is time for exploring, visiting and enjoying light refreshments (furnished by Friends of SWNP). We will end the evening with a "Night Hike and Owl Prowl," led by inveterate invertebrate, amphibian and reptile experts – Michael Smith. The hike will start just before dusk.
Info: Annabelle Corboy apcorboy@sbcglobal.net or (817) 683-1739
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