In a continuing effort to help protect endangered rhinos as well as the ecosystems they live in, Chapters of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) throughout the nation, each sponsor an annual “Bowling for Rhinos” fundraising event.

This 2020 event will be a combination of virtual activities and socially distance friendly entertainment spanning the week of Aug.  15 through Aug. 23. 

Virtual Activities include:

Silent Auction and Event Merchandise

Entertainment includes:

Event tickets

Join us as we march the streets of downtown Dallas to advocate for non-human animals.

When we gather as a whole and unite to help create a spark in many by taking part in this helps the animal rights movement along even further. Let’s help amplify the voices of animals.
As Albert Einstein said "The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing."

Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Corpus Christi will also be taking part in this Texas March for animals.

Come celebrate National Moth Week with a special nighttime presentation about the cousins of our butterfly friends. Texas Parks and Wildlife Urban Biologist Sam Kieschnick will lead this event.

These nocturnal insects have amazing patterns and colors, but special lights are needed to fully attract and appreciate them. We’ll be setting up some moth lights and moth sheets to entice the nocturnal bugs to visit for everyone to see. 

Critterman and his live animals are engaging entertainment for children and adults. Meet and learn about animals from around the world that can make you squirm. We teach that these animals look the way they do to survive, not scare anyone.

Free.

Refreshments at 6:30 p.m. Meeting starts at 7 p.m.

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

Info: Kirk Miller, 972-699-1687 or [email protected]

Carol Roark and Lon Burnam visited India on the Sierra Club's "Treasures, Tigers, and the Taj Mahal, India" trip in February 2019. Carol will share her photographs of wild tigers (!) and other wildlife along with India's cultural treasures and daily life. They'll both talk about the important issues facing India in the twenty-first century.

The symposium promotes the conservation of bluebirds and teaches the public how to attract and provide quality habitat for bluebirds across Texas.

Topics include Bluebird Basics, House Sparrow Control, Birding in Texas and Planting for Bluebirds Success. Information on Cornell Lab of Ornithology NestWatch and a Nestbox Building Workshop will also be offered.

Learn more about bats and the conservation efforts taking place to help spread the word about this amazing mammal. Meet some bats from Bat World Sanctuary and then go on a night hike to listen for and possibly spot bats in our park. Best suited for ages 12 and up.

Cost: Discovery Room admission, $3-$5.

Info or RSVP: 817-860-6752. Space is limited.

One day each year set aside to celebrate and honor animals. If you believe animals should be free from abuse, you belong here! This free event features a moving ceremony honoring animals, live music, inspiring speakers and plant based food. 

NARD t-shirt reservation is open! Reserve today so you get the size you want: https://www.facebook.com/events/391543561633517/permalink/416462792474927/ ***

There are a total of 629 common bugs and Insects found in Texas in the Insect Identification database. Master Naturalist Judy Meagher will present a 1-hour PowerPoint about insects and then a 1-hour tour through the Nature Park pointing out the valuable contribution of nature's bugs. 

Free. Registration required.

Check out the chapter's projects. Learn how to become a master naturalist. 20th anniversary celebration. Free.

9:30 a.m. Social

10:30 a.m. Program

Info: Fran Witte, [email protected]