Wildlife management, issues, support, and rehabilitation
Explore the nighttime world of animals of Campión Trail with native species experts and learn more about the sights, smells and sounds of nature at night. Night hikers are invited to challenge their skills in spotting signs of animal life and sharpening other senses. Learn more about the kinds of animals that call Irving home. Pre-registration required. Info: 972-742-2296.
Whether you are new to the Texas or are new to camping, this class is sure to inform and inspire. Texas essentials, gear and equipment, local activities, great regional resources and areas to camp will be covered. Free.
Expect to see 30-plus species. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them. Free. Info: 214-351-0990. Info@ConnemaraConservancy.org.
Speaker is Lemuel Randolph, director of Arlington Parks & Recreation Department.
Using the experience that he's gained as a director of three other parks agencies, including most recently as the director of Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces in McKinney, Randolph has developed a list of goals for the next year.
Free.
Presentations will cover topics that bluebirders, new and experienced, will find interesting and informative.
Featured Speakers:
Keith Kridler,author and naturalist - Bluebirds and More
Jim Varnum, Texas Master Naturalist - Native Plant Gardening to Attract Birds and Butterflies
Other Presentations: Bluebird Basics, House Sparrow Control, and more
Special Screening: Bluebird Man, a half-hour documentary film about the role of 91-year-old Al Larson in the recovery of the bluebird
Registration:
Standard Advance Registration: $15. Box Lunch and 2 Door prize tickets. Deadline: August 9th
At-the-door Registration: $6. No meal and no door prize tickets.
Friday Evening Dinner and Social:
Pay-as-you-go dinner at Spring Creek Barbeque, $10 refundable reservation required on registration form.*
Social immediately after in La Quinta Meeting Room. BYOB (donations for Margaritas). Deadline: Aug. 9th.
The Native Prairies Association of Texas is starting a chapter in Fort Worth. Prairie enthusiasts, master naturalists, bird watchers, landowners, educators and anyone else interested in prairies is welcome.
Info: Jo Ann Collins, joacollins@gmail.com or 817-689-0098.
The program for August is Horned Toad Reintroduction, speaker Diane Barber, Fort Worth Zoo.
Info: Theresa Kay Thomas, president, KayLeeTL@sbcglobal.net.
Celebrate National Moth Week with local entomologists Dale Clark and Michael Cook, black lights and bugs. Last year we discovered many flying, jumping, buzzing creatures. Bring mosquito repellent and a flash light. Please don't wear white clothing since we will be using black lights. No fee; suggested Preserve donation $3.
Workshop includes door prizes, classroom giveaways and every teacher receives a CD with re- sources. Workshop limited to first 30 registrants.
This workshop is for educators with a passion for gardening with children. It will cover the basics of school-year organic gardening, how to connect school curriculum to gardening activities, gather ideas for school garden programs and how to implement a safe habitat for wildlife and pollinators. Learn the links between individual behavior and changes that school gardens inspire and the larger impacts on families, schools and communities. This workshop will cover:
1. Small steps to implement a school garden
2. Native and well adapted plants
3. Pollinators: Special guest the butterflies
4. Gardening with low watering in mind
$25. Info: LDunn@WetlandCenter.com or 972-474-9100.
Project WILD is an interdisciplinary conservation and environmental education program emphasizing wildlife. During this outstanding hands-on workshop, participants will be provided with two curriculum guides filled with more than 150 easy to use educational activities. Incorporate powerful techniques and methods for teaching problem solving and decision-making skills to students. All activities are correlated to state educational standards. 6 hrs CPE available for teachers. Grade Level: K - 12,
$30. Info: LDunn@WetlandCenter.com or 972-474-9100.