Fall Winter – McKinney Roughs

Walk on the Wild Side! Registration is required
» First Saturday of each month through February; and Saturday, Dec. 10
» 10 a.m.-noon, FREE, adults and children ages 8 and up
Enjoy an interpretive hike as a park naturalist brings together a unique blend of human and natural history to tell the story of the Colorado River. Discover how the river influences animal, plant and human life along its banks. After your hike, visit McKinney Roughs’ Visitor’s Center gift shop with live native animals and interactive exhibits. Bring a picnic lunch and make it a nature day! Hike is limited to the first 20 participants. Clubs or groups of more than five people should schedule a private hike.
 
 
 
Stargazing at the Roughs No registration required
» Third Friday of each month through February; and Friday, Dec. 9
» 9:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m., FREE, all ages
Don’t miss this opportunity for the whole family to explore the galaxy together as our astronomer takes you on a tour of the Milky Way that’s truly out of this world! Behold the wonder of the cosmos through our Dobsonian telescopes and venture beyond the boundaries of our planet Earth. Learn about the constellations and marvel at the beauty and mystery of the universe in this spectacular free program for the whole family. Bring lawn chairs, refreshments and blankets for comfort and enjoy this family event. Program will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.

McKinney Ranger in the Roughs(no registration required)

Oct 20, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Fast & the “Fur”ious – Swimmers of the River: River otters, nutria, muskrat, and beaver
Jan 19 7:00-8:00 p.m. Texas River Rish Face-Off – Bass vs Catfish
Feb 16 7:00-8:00 p.m. Frequent Fliers of the Coorado River – Wding Birds: Herons, egrets, Cranes
 
 
Nighttime Nature Walk (Registration IS required)
Friday, Oct 14 7:30-9:00 P.M.
Did you know that scorpions glow under a black light? Join us for a starlit hike and experience McKinney Roughs like never before. Listen for eastern screech owls and look for the eye shine of spiders and the glow of scorpions. Our naturalist will reveal how nocturnal animals see in the dark and point out their calls. Red-lens flashlights will be provided.
 
 
Water-Wise Wildscaping (Registration IS required)
Sat Oct 22 9:00 a.m. to noon
Save natural resources and money using water-wise landscaping plants suitable for teh Central Texas climate. Learn how to select and place native plants for a water-conserving landscape. Focus on plant choics right for your site, attracting wildlife, harvesting rainwater and the use of dry creeks for slowing down rainwater and erosion.

Ranger in the Roughs

Third Thursday of each month through February

7 p.m.-8 pm, FREE, all ages

McKinney Roughs Nature Park

Program Topics:

November 18, 2010  – Blackland Prairie: Native Grasses, Rich soils, Farmers and

Springs

December 16, 2010 Post Oak Savannah and Lost Pines: Squirrels, Toads, Pines

and Acorns

January 20, 2011 – Gulf Coast Plains and Marshes: Wetlands, Migratory Birds,

Rice fields and Shrimp

February 17, 2011 – The River Through Time: Comanches, Camels, Cattle

Drives and Dynamite

Nature Realized: Connecting Your Children to the Land

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Saturday, Nov. 13

9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., FREE, adults

McKinney Roughs Nature Park

Call (512) 303-5073 or send e-mail to outdoorprograms@lcra.org to register.

Texas Outdoor Adventure Day (TOAD)

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Saturday, Nov. 13

9 a.m.-3 p.m., $45 per person, adults and children ages 7 up

Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

McKinney Roughs Nature Park

Call (512) 303-5073 or send e-mail to outdoorprograms@lcra.org to register.