Photo gallery: Fall changes at Tandy Hills Natural Area in Fort Worth
Don Young of content partner FWCanDo chronicles the abundant flora and fauna in the Fort Worth park.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009
Nature
Science > Nature
First North Texas Outdoor Expo premieres November 14
The North Texas Outdoor Expo is the region’s first of its kind in terms of size and diversity of activities.
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009
Museum of Nature & Science in Dallas to present Reptile Fest
The two-day Reptile Fest will take place on November 7 and November 8.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009
Cedar Hill State Park to host Harvest Heritage Festival on Oct. 17
Park visitors can enjoy numerous activities ranging from historic trade and craft demonstrations to traditional dance demonstrations and more.
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009
Keep Denton Beautiful to give away 900 trees to Denton residents
Residents can choose two trees from the following list: Live Oak, Red Oak, Bur Oak, Bald Cypress, Pecan, Sweetgum, Texas Redbud.
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009
Kids and family events in Dallas-Fort Worth, October 1-7
Dinosaurs, lebanese food, Irish dancing, zombies on roller coasters, and a certain pig are on tap this week.
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009
City of Coppell offers Master Composter training and certification
If you're interested in organic gardening and aren't afraid to get your hands dirty, then this two-part seminar is for you.
Monday, Sept. 28, 2009
Vineyards Campground in Grapevine to host open house
The Vineyards Campground offers a full array of sites and upscale amenities for RVs, cabins, and tent campers.
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009
Kids and family events in Dallas-Fort Worth, September 24-30
On tap this week is the State Fair of Texas, The Jungle Book, and more Oktoberfest.
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009
City of Denton proposes tree-counting initiative
The council said that the tree survey project will cost an estimated $30,000. The money for this project comes from the City Tree Fund.
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009
Connemara Conservancy introduces Family Nature Club series
The Family Nature Club consists of guided walks for children and families through the Connemara Conservancy Meadow Preserve.
Monday, Sept. 21, 2009
Audio: Adell Campbell discusses upcoming Dallas Arboretum events
Those joining Campbell include Senior Director of Gardens Jimmy Turner and PR Manager Terry Lendecker.
Monday, Sept. 14, 2009
Kids and family events in Dallas-Fort Worth, September 10-16
This week, you can see butterflies in Southlake and Dallas, disaster fun in Mesquite, and schools rocking out at the House of Blues.
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009
Heard Museum plans five-day Caddo Lake expedition
Got $950 to spare? If so, hop on board for this photographer's/naturalist's dream vacation.
Friday, Sept. 4, 2009
Coppell Community Gardens and City of Grapevine team for butterfly gardening event
The right selection of perennials can turn your garden into a haven for butterflies and the caterpillars they spring from. Learn how to make it happen at this free educational event.
Monday, Aug. 31, 2009
New and improved Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park in Dallas reopens
It is the Butterfly House, with its old conservatory skylight windows, remnant of another era, which pulls Texas Discovery Gardens together.
Friday, Aug. 28, 2009
The Alps: Climb of Your Life at the Omni Theater in Fort Worth brings the death-defying thrill back to IMAX
It took 40 years and 5,900 vertical feet for John Harlin III to come to terms with his father's death on the Eiger.
Friday, Aug. 7, 2009
Kids and family events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, August 5-11
Zoofari Days, a back-to-school event, and The Wiggles are all on tap this week.
Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009
Connemara Conservancy to host guided bird walk
Participants are advised to bring binoculars and field guides.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Dallas Arboretum to offer $1 admission throughout August
The parking fee of $5 per car remains the same.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Wildscaping North Texas episode 4: hummingbird feeders 101
Hints for attracting hummingbirds to your yard or garden, as we approach the time of year they are most numerous in the area.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Cleburne shaken, not stirred by yet another earthquake
It's the seventh small earthquake in a month, this one clocking in at a 2.0 on the ol' Richter scale.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Fort Worth swimming pool, stagnating and filled with mosquito larvae, drained by city workers
It's a specific instance of an area-wide problem. (Checked your own back yard lately?)
Friday, June 19, 2009
Proposed Dallas tree ordinance changes to be unveiled at public hearing
Many tree advocates criticize the current 1994 ordinance for failing to have a strong tree preservation component.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Cleburne shaken by minor earthquake
The quake was so bad it knocked a hat off a goat.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Video and photos: sabre-toothed cat skull up for auction at Dallas’ Heritage Galleries this weekend
... including a brief rumination on the moral ambiguity of collecting natural history.
The Smilodon is only one of the rare and notable fossils, minerals and meteorites to be auctioned off on Sunday (May 17).
Friday, May 15, 2009
Mega crop of June bugs has landed, north and east of Dallas
From East Plano to Rockwall, they're hanging out on people's porches and driving dogs crazy.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge to receive Lone Star Land Steward Award
The Lone Star Land Steward Awards program recognizes private landowners for excellence in habitat management and wildlife conservation on their lands.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Gay List Daily’s must-do events: St. Patrick’s 2009 edition
Break out your Hermès Neti Pot, double up on the Claritin, throw some concealer on that raw, red snout of yours and conquer these events.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Video: Joe Connelly of Dallas’ Old Lake Highlands neighborhood talks about his owls
Not to mention his wood ducks and the other wildlife visitors to his back yard.
They're named Max and Maxine. Though this is unofficial.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Texas family camping program expanding reach this spring
This spring the innovative outdoor camping program’s reach will go into north Texas and the Texas Panhandle.
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009
Koi turn up dead in Fort Worth Japanese Garden after accidental chlorination
All because they used regular tap water to fill the pond. DOH!
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009
Sycamore in Lucas may be largest, oldest tree in Texas
All along Houston thought it had the largest tree in Texas. Turns out, in addition to sucking in general, Houston was also wrong.
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009
Fort Worth Botanic Garden joins National Register of Historic Places
The National Register is the nation’s official list of historic properties deemed worthy of preservation.
Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009
Texas Parks & Wildlife seeking applicants for Game Warden Academy
Applications will be accepted beginning Feb. 2 through April 30 for the class starting on November 1.
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009
Texas State Board of Education votes to drop “strengths and weaknesses” language from evolution curriculum
Well, I'll be a monkey's uncle!
Dallas board member sides with the evolution-friendly change.
Friday, Jan. 23, 2009
Connemara Conservancy names new conservation director
RJ Taylor will now lead the nonprofit's efforts to preserving and protecting open space and natural beauty in north central Texas.
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009
Dallas launches unique tree planting on Skillman Road medians
Oh it'll be just like a New England forest.
Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009
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