WILDLIFE WEDNESDAY: BOBCATS
January 8, 2025 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Join Martin DeVore to learn about our most elusive, native feline, the bobcat. These nocturnal cats roam a wide range of habitats throughout North America and hunt a diverse selection of prey. Learn about their history Afterwards, take a self-guided wander into the woods to see what evidence you might be able to find of these wild felids.
Please use the following AT code:
VMS: AT: J Jones Park and Nature Center (Wildlife Wednesday: Bobcats)
WILDLIFE WEDNESDAY: SQUIRRELS & GROUNDHOGS
January 22, 2025 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Did you know that January 21st is Squirrel Appreciation Day? Come celebrate the world’s cutest rodents with Jerrel Geisler and learn about the different species of squirrels (and their cousins) that can be found both locally and worldwide. Afterwards, take a self-guided stroll through the woods to see how many squirrels you can find!
Please use the following AT code:
VMS: AT: J Jones Park and Nature Center (Wildlife Wednesday: Squirrels & Groundhogs)
WEEKEND WILDLIFE: RIVER OTTERS
January 25, 2025 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Join Martin DeVore to learn about our playful, but shy friends, the river otters. Learn where to find them, what they eat and more! Afterwards, visit some of our wetland areas to see if you can spy these resilient creatures!
Please use the following AT code:
VMS: AT: J Jones Park and Nature Center (Weekend Wildlife: River Otters)
WILDLIFE WEDNESDAY WILD FELIDS
February 5, 2025 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Are you wild about cats? If so, join Jerrel Geisler to learn about the amazing adaptations of this very diverse group of mammals. What makes a cat “wild” and how can you differentiate between domestic, wild, native and exotic. Take a self-guided hike through the park to see if you can spot any wild felids.
Please use the following AT code:
VMS: AT: J Jones Park and Nature Center (Wildlife Wednesday: Wild Felids)
WEEKEND WILDLIFE: WESTERN DIAMONDBACK RATTLESNAKE
February 15, 2025 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Did you know that every time a rattlesnake sheds its skin, it adds another segment to its rattle? Join Martin DeVore to learn about one of the nine species of rattler in Texas, the diamondback rattlesnake. Meet “Pablo,” our resident rattler at the nature center. Afterwards, take a self-guided stroll through our trails.
Please use the following AT code:
VMS: AT: J Jones Park and Nature Center (Weekend Wildlife: Western Diamondback Rattlesnake)
WILDLIFE WEDNESDAY: ALLIGATOR SNAPPING TURTLES
February 19, 2025 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Did you know that alligator snapping turtles are the largest freshwater turtles in the world? Join Martin DeVore to meet “Bowser,” our resident alligator snapping turtle and learn about this endangered species. Afterwards, grab some turtle food from the nature center and take a self-guided walk to our Turtle Pond to feed some of his wild cousins.
Please use the following AT code:
VMS: AT: J Jones Park and Nature Center (Wildlife Wednesday: Alligator Snapping Turtles)
