Events

Learn what science you already do in your daily life and the field skills you didn’t even know you had. Workshop features family-friendly, hands-on activities and presentations. Free. See schedule below.

Schedule:

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Discovery...

Hike 3-4 miles on flat trails for bird and wildlife viewing. Bring water, snacks. $5. Contact: Claudia Blalock, 817-924-6242.

Learn about butterflies. Program is geared for children 5-8 years old. Held at 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. Free with paid admission.

Take a canoe tour in the evening hours. Opportunity to hear beavers slap the water with their tails and see deer and raccoons. Canoes, paddles and lifejackets are provided. Children must be 5 years or older. Parents must sign a liability waiver for minor children. Some previous...

FW Nature Center: Skulls - Fort Worth

Investigating and studying skulls can tell you a lot about willdife. Learn about what they eat, how well they hear and other interesting facts about them. Held at 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. Free with paid admission.

Stress-free drawing lesson at the boardwalk. Previous drawing skills are helpful but not required. Bring some #2 pencils, a few tissues, eraser and a sketchbook if you have one. Recommended for ages 14 years and up. Free...

FW Nature Center: Turtle Watch - Fort Worth

Attend this citizen science program to learn how to monitor turtle populations. Learn which species are being monitored and why. Bring a clipboard, a pencil, camera and GPS if you have one. Program half indoors, half outdoors. Dress for the weather and bring water. Pre-...

John Davis of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept will talk about what the future holds for Texas' wildlife. In addition, the Dallas Stormwater Management Outreach Department will describe what storm water is, how it is regulated, the primary sources of pollution of storm water in Dallas, what the city of Dallas does to protect it, and what private citizens can do. Contact:...

Join the Texas Land Conservancy for a day of volunteering and guided hiking at this 120-acre preserve, featuring 8 miles of trails. Bring water and work gloves and pruning tools (loppers or handsaws) if you have them. Children over 12 welcome with adult. Park along Pierce street. From Pierce street, turn into the entrance for Primrose Oaks Apartments. The entrance...