Wildlife

Join a naturalist for a leisurely hike. Hikes feature current natural history events such as blooming wildflowers, commonly seen insects, birds, other animals and current projects on the Refuge. Bring water and dress for the weather. Free with paid admission $2-$5.

Texas artist Deborah Paris’ exciting new exhibit of paintings and drawings, The Nature of Things: Daphne Prairie, will give the Fort Worth public a rare opportunity to see depictions of the untouched and historic Daphne Prairie located in east Texas. An opening reception with live music, hors d’oeuvres and libations will be held on Fall Gallery Night, Sept. 10, from 4-9pm. A gallery talk by the artist will take place Sept.10 at 6 p.m. 

Explore the wonders of the night sky. Ages 5 and up.  Registration is required at bit.ly/COLsplash.  Search for activity code 800001. $10. If the sky is cloudy on the event night but it is not threatening rain, we will still meet and take a night hike.

Things You'll Need to Know:

Drive to a real prairie. Once everyone has arrived, we’ll drive about 3 miles on a gravel road to reach the prairie with the best view of the sky.

Be ready for the weather. If it’s cloudy, we’ll have a NIGHT HIKE. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather and walking.

Experience the wonders of nature at night as a guide leads you on a leisurely stroll through twilight trails. Howling coyotes, hooting owls and other nocturnal sounds will provide an out-of-the-ordinary hiking experience. Flashlights aren't necessary. Trail locations vary depending on the season and other conditions. Hike distance is under 2 miles.

Participation may require the ability to stand and walk at a leisurely pace for 2 hours.  Please remember to wear long pants and closed-toe shoes, bring a water bottle, and some hikers wear long sleeves and/or bug spray.

At the workshop for Project WET (Water Education for Teachers), learn hands-on educational activities to teach water systems to children of all ages. It can be used by classroom teachers, scout leaders, park and nature center personnel, etc. Curriculum guide is included.

$35.

Pre-registration required: Linda Dunn at ldunne@wetlandcenter.com or 972-474-9100.

The Texas Horned Lizard “Horny Toad” is becoming endangered and David Mead is going to explain this beloved reptile, it’s favorite foods and how to create a habitat in your organic yard to help these horny toads find new homes so they can start multiplying again. David Mead, a passionate nature enthusiast since childhood, has dedicated his life to the study, conservation and appreciation of reptiles, amphibians and their natural habitat with a specialty in venomous reptiles, field herping, and the set up and maintenance of live planted vivaria

See Jumbo Wild to learn about the controversy surrounding the proposed Jumbo Glacier Resort that would span four glaciers and 15,000 acres in the Purcell Mountains of British Columbia.  

Learn about Trinity Environmental Academy, Dallas' first environmentally focused public-charter/private college partnership on the Paul Quinn College campus.

DIRECTIONS: http://www.dallassierraclub.org/page.htm?generalmeeting

Info: Kirk Miller, 972-699-1687 or KirkMiller@DallasSierraClub.org

Please bring your gardening tools, work gloves, or litter picker upper.

Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and for working in a natural area 

(long pants, long sleeves, sturdy shoes, hat).

Water and snacks will be provided.

O.S. Gray Natural Area has no restroom facilities, but Kroger is near by.

A presentation on bats by Rachel Richter, urban wildlife biologist, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department