Wildlife

Erich Neupert, executive director of the Black Land Prairie Raptor Center, will promote these great birds. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind presentation. Free.

Mark Klym will talk about hummingbirds and what is being done to support and maintain our native Texas treasures. Bill Greer will present a short program about a Dallas Sierra Club backpack outing in the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness Area. Free.

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

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

Dr.Amanda Hale, a biology professor at TCU, is studying the effect of wind turbines on birds and bats.

Explore the nature trails surrounding the Science Center on a family-friendly guided Nature Walk. Free. Space is limited. RSVP: 817-860-6752.

Bring your binoculars and field guides if you have them, and learn what to watch for in habits, characteristics and calls from Gailon and Rodney, both with Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society. You can expect about 30+ species. The walk is planned to take about three hours. All ages are welcome. We recommend wearing long pants, closed-toed shoes, sunscreen, and insect repellent. Free. Info@ConnemaraConservancy.org.

Need a last minute holiday gift? Stop by the Hardwicke Interpretive Center and make a bookmark with real shed snake skin. Bring your questions about our resident snakes. All materials will be provided. This program is come and go. Free (with paid admission).

The most popular New Year's resolution has to be to exercising more. How about resolving to spend more time outside and enjoying the outdoors? Take part in this leisurely walk. Free (with paid admission).

Holidays at the Heard brings the beauty of the holiday season into nature. Guests will see lights and holiday décor along a half mile Heard nature trail. Event includes photos with Father Christmas and Mother Nature, hot beverages and treats for purchase; and family-friendly entertainment. $5-$9. Save $2 per ticket by purchasing online.

Holidays at the Heard brings the beauty of the holiday season into nature. Guests will see lights and holiday décor along a half mile Heard nature trail. Event includes photos with Father Christmas and Mother Nature, hot beverages and treats for purchase; and family-friendly entertainment. $5-$9. Save $2 per ticket by purchasing online.

Butterflies in the Garden – Thru April 3. 9am-4pm. During the five-week exhibit, 10,000, beautiful, exotic butterflies of every hue and size will be released in the conservatory. People will have a chance to walk among hundreds of fluttering butterflies from around the world and learn about the amazing life cycle of the butterfly.  Both the Fort Worth Botanic Garden and BRIT will offer programs and exhibits during the exhibit days to enhance attendees’ learning experience. $6-10. Free parking.

Monday-Sunday 10 am - 4pm.