Conservation Easement Workshop Friday, August 17, 2018 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM The Conservation Easement Workshop is hosted by Cibolo Nature Conservancy. The workshop will cover conservation basics, income and estate tax benefits, the role of the land trust organization. Fee: $20 For more information and registration: www.cibolo.org Location: Cibolo Nature Center Auditorium, 140 City Park Rd., Boerne, TX 78006 TA 7/23/18
Heard Third Saturday Nature Talks Saturday, August 18, 2018 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM This month’s topic is Butterfly Rhythms: Butterfly Population Patterns Through the Year. Learn which butterflies are resident species, which are emigrants, their patterns of migration and dispersal. Free with paid general admission and to Heard members. Location: Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Place, McKinney, TX 75069 Website: http://www.heardmuseum.org wbw 7/7/18
Pond Trail Walk at John Bunker Sands Wetland Center Saturday, August 18, 2018 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Join us on the John Bunker’s Pond trail. Learn about the natural and cultural history of the area as we walk this 1.8-mile loop trail. The trail begins with a walk through a forested area to a true bottomland hardwood forest, then follows the East Fork of the Trinity River and ends on Wetland levee roads. This trail is great for families and those who are interested in learning about......
Tandy Hills Prairie Sky/Star Party (FYI) Saturday, August 18, 2018 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM The Fort Worth Astronomical Society presents their Saturday star party at Tandy Hills Natural Area. The Fort Worth Astronomical Society is one of the oldest and largest in the country with more than 200 active members. Several telescopes will be set up at Tandy Hills for viewing the night sky. It starts at “dark-thirty.” Free and open to the public. Family friendly. No dogs. Coolers welcome. Location: Tandy Hills Natural Area, 3400 View......
NPSOT – Dallas Chapter Meeting Monday, August 20, 2018 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM The Dallas Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas will meet on August 20. The topic will be Rain Gardens, presented by Carrie Dubberley. Free and open to the public. Location: Midway Hills Christian Church, 11001 Midway Rd., Dallas 75229 Meet in the Fellowship Hall. Entry is across the street from Bobbitt Drive. Park in the narrow parking area along the back fence. Website: https://npsot.org/wp/dallas wbw 7/7/18
Water U Doing? Water Efficient Sprinklers Tuesday, August 21, 2018 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Learn do-it-yourself repairs and simple irrigation tips to save water, money and time. Cost: Free, registration required Registration: https://dallas.tamu.edu/events/ Location: John Bunker Sands Wetland Center, 655 Martin Lane, Seagoville, TX 75159 Directions: Take I-635 or I-20 to Hwy 175 South toward Seagoville. Drive past the Seagoville exits; then exit on FM 1389 South. Drive approx. 2 miles to Martin Lane. Turn left onto Martin Lane and proceed to the John Bunker Sands Wetland......
NPSOT – Trinity Forks Chapter Meeting Thursday, August 23, 2018 7:00 – 8:00 PM The Trinity Forks (Denton) Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas will meet Thursday, August 23. The topic TBD. Free and open to the public. Location: Ann Stuart Science Complex, Room 259, Texas Woman’s University, Texas St. & Old Main Circle, Denton, TX 76209 The Ann Stuart Science Complex is just north of Texas St., between Bell Ave. and Oakland St. Parking on meeting nights is allowed in the visitor parking area, on......
Lost in Translation: Birds of Prey at FWNC Sunday, August 26, 2018 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Ever wonder about the origin of bird names? Learn the meaning behind the names of birds of prey and their natural history. Activity #15146 $5 with paid admission, members free Admission is $5, $3 seniors. For more information, go to the FWNC website below. Location: Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd., Fort Worth, TX 76135 Website: http://www.fwnaturecenter.org wbw 6/22/18
Dallas Organic Garden Club Sunday, August 26, 2018 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM The Greater Dallas Organic Garden Club August meeting will be held at North Haven Gardens in the large classroom in the Tropicals greenhouse. Come early (2:30) for refreshments and social time. The topic TBD. Location: North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd., Dallas 75230 Website: http://gdogc.org wbw 7/7/18
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