Wildlife

This week's theme is Fabulous Fish. $5.

$5. $3 with MAC card.

Love being outside? Interested in writing? Come learn all about the art of nature journaling. There are different types of natural journals. See which one is right for you, and get some practice writing your own! Bring your own journal and art supplies if possible; there are a limited number of journals/art supplies available. Meet at Picnic Pavilion One. 

Free with park entry fee $7. Children 12 and under free. 

Presenter Ray Rentschler has been in the animal control field for over 16 years and has worked in the positions of Animal Control Officer, Bite Investigator, Dangerous Dog Investigator, Cruelty Investigator and Field Supervisor. Ray has completed his Basic, Advanced and Administrative Animal Control training and instructs Animal Law Enforcement classes across the state. Ray is a certified humane investigator through the University of Missouri-Columbia, certified in Chemical Capture through Safe Capture and has specialized training in Basic Criminal Investigation and Intermediate C

One out of every four animal species on Earth is a beetle. Learn about their fascinating diversity with entomologist John Watts. $25.

Discover live and pinned insects, activities, butterfly house tours, crafts and more. Included with Texas Discovery Gardens admission.

Learn how to view the life-cycle of lepidoptera in your classroom and how to start a school butterfly garden! Geared to Elementary Educators. $15. 

Dale Clark, co-founder of the Dallas County Lepidopterist Society, shares his fascination with butterflies, beginning at Texas Discovery Gardens and ending with a caravan to his butterfly farm south of Dallas. This is your chance to explore on a behind-the-scenes tour. $30.

Enjoy a stroll through the Butterfly Garden at Hagerman NWR, with garden docents on hand to help you identify native Texas plants and the butterflies they attract.

The week of July 23 – 31 is National Moth Week. Join us after hours at the Nature Center as we seek these nocturnal insects. We may also get to see beetles and other flying insects as we use special lighting to attract them to us. Meet at Refuge Service Center. Pre-registration required. $10 (with paid admission).