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Star Party is a free public event at Acton Nature Center to learn about and observe the stars. Event begins with an astronomy program at the pavilion. National Park Astronomer in Residence Brad Riza will give a short talk on the James Webb Telescope that will be launched by NASA on October 31. Deep Sky Observing... Read More →
Citizen science monthly bird count recorded in eBird. Walk starts in the parking lot and goes to the bird blind and along trails from there. Masks and social distancing encouraged. Recommended: Binoculars, camera, water, hiking shoes, and clothing suitable for the weather.
Please join us for a river cleanup (via canoes) and campout at Little L Ranch October 8 - 10, starting at 10:00 a.m. on the 8th and concluding by 5:00 p.m. on the 10th. The 8th will be a setup day along with a few activities in the evening. The 10th will be the river... Read More →
Welcome the Monarchs on their journey south. Free public event for children and adults. Check back for developing info.
Keep Burleson Beautiful and Texas Master Naturalist, Rio Brazos Chapter, in collaboration with Texas Forest Service, will plant a tree for Arbor Day and film a video featuring Keep Burleson Beautiful planting a tree for Texas Arbor Day. Location: Burleson Library, 248 SW Johnson Ave., Burleson, TX 76028
Weeding of the newly established pocket prairie at the Burleson Library in preparation for a Buffalo Stomp taking place after story hour on October 29.
Children from the Burleson Library Story Hour will attend a Buffalo Stomp to plant seeds in the newly established pocket prairie on the grounds of the library. We will need help with grouping the children, making buffalo masks prior to the event, and help children stomp seed in the ground, simulating buffalo as they crossed... Read More →
Citizen science monthly bird count recorded in eBird. Walk starts in the parking lot and goes to the bird blind and along trails from there. Masks and social distancing encouraged. Recommended: Binoculars, camera, water, hiking shoes, and clothing suitable for the weather.
City of Burleson Parks Department has asked Texas Master Naturalist, Rio Brazos Chapter to lead a nature hike during the Far Out Family Campout. This is a great opportunity for those who are new to nature hikes and want to learn how to conduct one. Volunteers also will help provide assistance along the trail.
Cleburne Parks and Recreation are planting several trees at McGregor Park and need volunteers to help. Bring a shovel if you have one to back-fill soil. Holes will be dug in advance.
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To request an event or opportunity to be posted on the calendar, please complete our Calendar Entry Request form. (Link opens in new page.) Please allow at least 48 hours for new events to appear on the calendar.
