Bring the family out to the Fort Worth Nature Center to make your own nature journal and head out on the trail with a naturalist for a hike to add your first entry.
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Hidden Homes Hike
Hike through the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge with a naturalist to find different homes in nature from spider webs to beaver lodges.
Fall Night Hike
Explore the thrilling sights, smells, and sounds of night with Heard Trail Guides. Night hikers will be encouraged to sharpen their senses to be able to spot signs of animal life and learn more about the inhabitants of the Heard.
Dallas Arboretum Homeschool Family Workshop—Nature Writing
Homeschool students experiment with different writing techniques to tap into their inner wordsmith. Then, visit the fall pumpkin display at Dallas Arboretum.
Dallas Arboretum Homeschool Days—Planetary Voyage
Homeschool students in third–eighth grades view 360 degree imagery of the planets through NASA satellite views projected on the five-foot-tall OmniGlobe.
Dallas Arboretum Homeschool Days—Nature’s Works of Art
Homeschool students in K–sixth grades gain new insight to color, shape, line and texture throughout the natural world that has enchanted artists for centuries.
Blessing of the Animals
Bring your favorite furry, finned or feathered friend to the courtyard of the Marty Leonard Community Chapel for a special Blessing of the Animals ceremony hosted by Lena Pope.
Animals Around the World
Learn about the continents and habitats of these animals and how they have adapted to environmental conditions all over the globe.
Mariposa Market & Monarch Migration Festival
Learn how to create your very own butterfly garden, watch ballet folklorico and see Day of the Dead altars on display at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden for the Monarch Migration Festival.
Monarch Butterfly Festival
Learn all about the migration routes for monarchs and how to help save the king of butterflies by attending Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve’s fourth annual Monarch Butterfly Festival.
WOW! Wonders of Water & Nature Explore Trail Grand Opening
See the City of Plano’s new Nature Explore Trail at the Wonders of Water (WOW!) family fun event. Swim like a fish, hop like a frog or fly like a heron during this morning of engaging activities for the whole family.
Owl Prowl and Campfire
Stroll through the forested part of Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area at night to listen for owls, and warm up afterward with s’mores and hot chocolate.
BioBlitz
LLELA’s BioBlitz includes presentations and guided hikes led by experts on all sorts of topics: butterflies, reptiles and amphibians, wildflowers, birds and more.
Animal Adventures
Brought to the Biodiversity Education Center by the Dallas Zoo, the interactive program Animal Adventures features animals from around the world.
Stars on the Prairie
Learn how to find the north star and identify constellations during this naked-eye astronomy program at LLELA, the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area.
Bison Feeding Hayride
Hop on this hayride with staff through the refuge and toss feed cubes to the bison over the fence for a chance to see them up close.
Celebrate Birds
Flock to this egg-stravaganza to meet live birds of prey, enjoy guided hikes, participate in crafts, and play fun bird-themed games.
Owl-O-Ween
Learn all about owls, birds, and fall creatures at the Trinity River Audubon Center’s free family fall festival with crafts, games and animal encounters.
First Fridays at the Farm: Commerce on the Grape Vine Prairie
The series features family-friendly educational experiences designed to teach life skills that were important to a Texas farm in the 19th century.
Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden Fifth Anniversary
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden celebrates the fifth anniversary of the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden Sept. 21–23 with a birthday party and other festive events.