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Excited about birding, but not sure where to start? Join us via Zoom for our popular 8-week series covering all the basics. Register for the entire series or just the topics that interest you! Cost is $30.00 for the series or $5.00 per class. Coordinator: Krstine Rivers, Birding for Fun Class descriptions and Link to... Read More →
Join Kristine Rivers with Birding for Fun for her Next Level Birding Virtual Workshops! Classes will be held via Zoom on Thursdays from 7-8:30PM. These interactive workshops are designed for intermediate birders and those who have completed the Beginner Birding Series, but all experience levels are welcome. Cost is $10.00 per session. Coordinator:Â Birding for... Read More →
Early Bird Watch and Walk First Saturday of the month Meet at the Kiosk on the trail at 4100 Arbor Creek Dr. - Look for the Monarch butterfly wing on the side! Join Jim Gass and Friends of Furneaux Creek for a Bird Watch and Walk through the FoFC Nature Trail. Be sure to dress... Read More →
Lead or join a nature walk on any trail at LLELA. Each season at LLELA is different, and we never know what we’ll find—deer tracks, autumn leaves, blooming wildflowers, nesting songbirds, butterflies, and much more. Roster set to 15 guests. Meets at LLELA Cicada Pavilion. Volunteers to lead/assist with the walk sign up HERE VMS... Read More →
Excited about birding, but not sure where to start? Join us via Zoom for our popular 8-week series covering all the basics. Register for the entire series or just the topics that interest you! Cost is $30.00 for the series or $5.00 per class. Coordinator: Krstine Rivers, Birding for Fun Class descriptions and Link to... Read More →
During this webinar, Taylor Keys, Texan by Nature’s Program Director, will provide an overview of the history, impact to date, and how to get involved in the Texas Water Action Collaborative (TxWAC). TxWAC matches companies and funders with conservation projects to positively benefit Texas’ water resources. Launched in 2021 in the Trinity River Basin, TxWAC... Read More →
Project WILD invites you to explore and share the fascinating world of wildlife and ecosystems using fun, hands-on educational activities. You will experience engaging TEKS-aligned activities while networking with other educators.  Anyone who works with children, including teachers, homeschoolers, informal educators, and scout leaders, is welcome. Worklshop will be in the Nature Center Bring a lunch and... Read More →
Join Kristine Rivers with Birding for Fun for her Next Level Birding Virtual Workshops! Classes will be held via Zoom on Thursdays from 7-8:30PM. These interactive workshops are designed for intermediate birders and those who have completed the Beginner Birding Series, but all experience levels are welcome. Cost is $10.00 per session. Coordinator:Â Birding for... Read More →
Birders of all skill levels are welcome to join an expert birder every 2nd Saturday (except July and August), as we explore prime birding locations along LLELA's nature trails! Ages 10 and up. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and cost is $5 per class + entry fee to LLELA of $5 per vehicle, payable by debit or credit... Read More →
Trail Walk Second Saturday of the month Meet at the Kiosk on the trail at 4100 Arbor Creek Dr. - Look for the Monarch butterfly wing on the side! Fun for all ages! A local Texas Master Naturalist will guide a walk, looking for a variety of insects and birds on the trail. Join us... Read More →
Excited about birding, but not sure where to start? Join us via Zoom for our popular 8-week series covering all the basics. Register for the entire series or just the topics that interest you! Cost is $30.00 for the series or $5.00 per class. Coordinator: Krstine Rivers, Birding for Fun Class descriptions and Link to... Read More →
Exploring the ecoregions of Texas and how they are mapped. From the coast to the desert, we will take a look at the 11 ecoregions of Texas and their associated plant communities and abiotic characteristics. Additionally, we will explore the Ecological Mapping Systems (EMS) of Texas which have allowed TPWD to map even more refined... Read More →
Keynote Speaker Dr. W. Todd Watson, PhD, BCMA will present on De-constructing Tree Construction Damage and What's a Tree Worth?: Formulas for Success. Other topics include Trees and Construction: Projects, Tree Ordinance Panel Discussion, and Emerald Ash Borer Exhibit/Update. CEU's for International Society of Arboriculture, Society of American Foresters, and Texas Nursery & Landscape Association.... Read More →
Join Kristine Rivers with Birding for Fun for her Next Level Birding Virtual Workshops! Classes will be held via Zoom on Thursdays from 7-8:30PM. These interactive workshops are designed for intermediate birders and those who have completed the Beginner Birding Series, but all experience levels are welcome. Cost is $10.00 per session. Coordinator:Â Birding for... Read More →
Scientists are still discovering amazing physiological and navigational feats accomplished by birds on migration. We're excited to join Ohlone, Golden Gate, Marin, Sequoia, and San Joaquin Audubon in hosting Scott Weidensaul to dive into this exciting world of ongoing research. Scott will be sharing his own research, as well as his book, A World on... Read More →
We’ll take an easy stroll through the park looking at nature getting ready for winter. Bring binoculars if you have them. Park in the Rec Center lot and meet at the picnic bench in the park across Valley Parkway near the crosswalk. 3rd Sundays Thrive Nature Walk 9-10:30am, at 1950 S. Valley Parkway, Lewisville
Under Prairie Skies: The Plants and Native Peoples of the Northern Plains, by C. Thomas Shay, will be the topic of the February meeting of BRIT Reads and will be a virtual talk by the author himself. All are welcome to BRIT Reads, whether you have read the book or not. The group meets the... Read More →
Excited about birding, but not sure where to start? Join us via Zoom for our popular 8-week series covering all the basics. Register for the entire series or just the topics that interest you! Cost is $30.00 for the series or $5.00 per class. Coordinator: Krstine Rivers, Birding for Fun Class descriptions and Link to... Read More →
The registration ends soon! This interactive two-day workshop will be hosted online (via Zoom) on February 21 (8:30 am-3:30 pm CDT), and February 23 (8:30 am-3:30 pm CDT), with plenty of breaks and time for Q & A. Registration page, indicates the workshop runs February 21-23; however, the workshop will only be held on the... Read More →
Sponsored by Texas A&M Agrilife: Presented by Dr. Todd Sink Aquaculture Extension Specialist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Director TAMU Aquatic Diagnostics Laboratory A 2-hour how-to educational program will extensively cover Ornamental Ponds & Water Gardens in Texas including location and planning, construction, water sources, water quality, filtration, fish stocking, types of fish, acclimating fish... Read More →
The North Central Texas Council of Governments will host a webinar titled, "Let It Grow: A Showcase of No Mow Zones in North Central Texas" on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. NCTCOG is grateful to be able to host speakers from six municipalities in the region who have graciously agreed... Read More →
The registration ends soon! This interactive two-day workshop will be hosted online (via Zoom) on February 21 (8:30 am-3:30 pm CDT), and February 23 (8:30 am-3:30 pm CDT), with plenty of breaks and time for Q & A. Registration page, indicates the workshop runs February 21-23; however, the workshop will only be held on the... Read More →
Change to meeting location: Meet at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center The SWAt Team extends this personal invitation to you to join us at our upcoming meeting. Come learn more about us and how you might fit in! Our Educational Outreach Program is ongoing throughout the year. We are always in need of additional volunteers. ... Read More →
Join Kristine Rivers with Birding for Fun for her Next Level Birding Virtual Workshops! Classes will be held via Zoom on Thursdays from 7-8:30PM. These interactive workshops are designed for intermediate birders and those who have completed the Beginner Birding Series, but all experience levels are welcome. Cost is $10.00 per session. Coordinator:Â Birding for... Read More →
Bird Walk, with Scott Kiester at Clear Creek.  7:30am until around 10:30 Last Saturday of the month VMS: AT Chapter approved
This year’s event will take place at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in South Austin on Saturday February 25. Cost is $50 for NPSOT and LBJWC members and $65 for non-members. A light breakfast, box lunch, and full access to the Wildflower Center gardens is included for all registrants. Doors open for check-in at... Read More →
The Dallas Fly Fishers will be offering the Basic Fly Fishing class on Saturday, February 25, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The class covers casting, tying, knots, etymology, safety, and regulations. The class is open to all members, family, and friends. Receive 5 hours of AT. Call Richard Johnson at (469) 877-0695 to register. ... Read More →
Excited about birding, but not sure where to start? Join us via Zoom for our popular 8-week series covering all the basics. Register for the entire series or just the topics that interest you! Cost is $30.00 for the series or $5.00 per class. Coordinator: Krstine Rivers, Birding for Fun Class descriptions and Link to... Read More →
Join Kristine Rivers with Birding for Fun for her Next Level Birding Virtual Workshops! Classes will be held via Zoom on Thursdays from 7-8:30PM. These interactive workshops are designed for intermediate birders and those who have completed the Beginner Birding Series, but all experience levels are welcome. Cost is $10.00 per session. Coordinator:Â Birding for... Read More →
Join us from March 3-10 for a speaker series sure to inspire your connection with nature and the conservation community. Aldo Leopold’s land ethic challenges us to learn to live in our place without degrading air, water, soil, animals and ourselves. This Leopold Week, contemporary voices of the conservation movement explore our role in reciprocity... Read More →
Early Bird Watch and Walk First Saturday of the month Meet at the Kiosk on the trail at 4100 Arbor Creek Dr. - Look for the Monarch butterfly wing on the side! Join Jim Gass and Friends of Furneaux Creek for a Bird Watch and Walk through the FoFC Nature Trail. Be sure to dress... Read More →
Lead or join a nature walk on any trail at LLELA. Each season at LLELA is different, and we never know what we’ll find—deer tracks, autumn leaves, blooming wildflowers, nesting songbirds, butterflies, and much more. Roster set to 15 guests. Meets at LLELA Cicada Pavilion. Volunteers to lead/assist with the walk sign up HERE VMS... Read More →
