Wildlife

Hikers may see animal tracks, deer trails and early spring migrating birds. $5/park admission; children age 5 years and under free. Info: 972-219-3930.

Enjoy a cozy campfire for traditional fun, which may include stories, songs, a craft for children and toasted marshmallows. $10. Registration required: 972-219-3930 or Erin.Taylor@unt.edu.

All skill levels are welcome; paddlers receive an introduction to kayaking on dry land before pushing off into the water. All equipment is provided. Don’t delay in registering; these trips fill up quickly. $20. Ages 7 years and up. Registration is required: 972-219-3930 or lisacole@unt.edu.

Join other eco-friendly folks in a casual atmosphere. Info:  Alana Presley at alana.presley@gmail.com

UPDATE: This month's gathering is cancelled due to weather hazards.

Learn keys to bird identification, how to choose a field guide, optics and more in two-part program. Free.

Refuge manager Kathy Whaley will present a program on bluebirds, discussing the bluebird trails at the Refuge and how to attract and provide for bluebirds. Free.

JBS partners with the Perot Museum of Science and Natural History for this family event. With little to no light pollution, the wetlands are a great place to see the winter night sky. The Wetland Center will be open for those who need to warm up. Telescopes and binoculars will be available. $10. RSVP required: 972-474-9100 or ldunn@wetlandcenter.com.

Festival hosted by the city of Plano at the Shops at Legacy features speakers, demonstrations, hands-on activities, entertainment and a green art show.

New this year, butterfly bike rides from the Austin Bike Zoo. There will also be a mountain bike track and an instrument petting zoo. 

 Free.

Celebrations for the new park in Mansfield. Schedule:

• 10 a.m. Ribbon Cutting
• 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Nature Activities
• 1 p.m. Blackland Prairie Raptor Center –  see some live hawks and owls
• 2 p.m. DFW Herpetological Society – examine some live reptiles with reptile experts
• 3 p.m. Texas Parks and Wildlife Urban Biology – learn about bobcats and coyotes

Parking only at Mansfield High School

3001 East Broad Street - link to google maps

Shuttle provided – starts at 9 a.m.

Concessions available. 

Green Source DFW story. 

Hosted by NYR (Neal's Yard Remedies) Organic and Executive Producer Peter Kindersley. 

Unacceptable Levels examines the results of the chemical revolution of the 1940s through the eyes of affable filmmaker Ed Brown, a father seeking to understand the world in which he and his wife are raising their children. 

One night only. $11.