Tour 7 private gardens in historic Berkeley Place. There was no sneak peek photo available at time of press so they mean it when they say "hidden." However, this tour is guaranteed to feature a variety of charming backyards of Fort Worth's quaint vintage homes.

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at gate. Tickets may be purchased at Archie's Gardenland, C.C.’s Touch of Nature and the Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House or online.

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Hosted by the neighborhood associations of Forest Hills, Little Forest Hills and Casa Linda Estates. Nine creative gardens in Forest Hills, Little Forest Hills and Casa Linda Estates will be showcased this year, featuring terraced landscaping, peaceful retreats, large organic gardens, water features, lavish outdoor entertaining venues, fun and funky art, and incredible landscaping, trees, and flowers. In addition to dedicated gardeners, these neighborhoods are home to many talented artists who will have their unique creations for sale in the gardens.

At Lake Amon Carter, south of Bowie.

RSVP: [email protected] or 817-729-0283.  If there are any changes or a field trip is cancelled, you will be notified.  Use of the iNaturalist app during field trips is encouraged so you can contribute valuable data for our state and have your own personal obsesrvation list, which enhances learning.

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This is a great opportunity to visit one of our North Texas Preserves, located near Celeste, Texas, in Hunt County. We are focused on maintaining the unique plant communities and delicate ecosystems of preserved Blackland Prairie tracts, as well as encouraging the natural functions of these systems. These rare remnants have avoided the plow of agriculture and concrete of urban development, and so offer a look back in time to the natural rolling grasslands of North Texas.  Come join us to celebrate spring as we offer a guided tour through the rich, colorful prairielands of Clymer Meadow Pres

It is customary to give your mother flowers on Mother’s Day. How about taking her on a walk to see a variety of wildflowers? Join a naturalist and learn how to identify local species and enjoy the many colors you find. $5 (with paid admission)/ 

Comprehensive and fun two-night class to help you navigate in the backcountry with map and compass. Class starts at 6:30 both nights. $40. Handout included. An optional practice hike for class participants will be Sat. or Sun. morning, whichever is best for those attending. Pay in advance through the Dallas Sierra Club website or pay at the door. Bring a compass if you have one. If not, we'll have an extra you can use and we'll advise what to look for when you buy your own. Info: Liz Wheelan, [email protected] or 214-368-2306 

Events will range from birding walks, to family hands-on activities that celebrate birds, to kayaking while watching for birds. Several activities are free with admission to LLELA of $5 per vehicle, while others require pre-registration by the Friday, May 5. Full details can be found on LLELA’s website.

7:30 a.m. Bird Walk 

Join a bird walk led by an expert birder who knows all the hot spots. May is prime time for warblers and other migrants at LLELA. Beginners are welcome. Bring your binoculars. Ages 10 and up. Free, and registration is not required.

The Leopold Education Project (LEP) is an innovative, interdisciplinary conservation and environmental education curriculum based on the essays in A Sand County Almanac. There are currently five different educator resources containing 20 individual lessons within the LEP curriculum. $35.

This is our first official full-scale prairie assessment project! This will tie together the previous workshop & field training.