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Birding, Nature & Science
Location: Canyon Event Date:
September 01
- February 14, 2010
Better Dressing Through Chemistry: Petrochemical Fibers
Synthetic petrochemical-based fibers were introduced during the 1930s. This exhibit will explore some of the changes that have occurred as a result of this revolution. Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum.
Website: http://www.panhandleplains.org
Phone: 806-651-2244
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Location: Canyon Event Date:
December 01
- February 07, 2010
The Great Search for Energy
Explores the historic evolution of energy and where we currently are in terms of energy supplies and demand, petro-politics and climate change. Also investigates options that may define the long-term energy future. Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum.
Website: http://www.panhandleplains.org
Phone: 806-651-2244
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Location: Austin Event Date:
January 30
- May 22, 2010
Air Fair
Discover the power and properties of moving air in this exhibit. Austin Children's Museum.
Website: http://www.austinkids.org
Phone: 512-472-2499
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Location: Corpus Christi Event Date:
February 03
- February 24, 2010
Winter Lecture Series
Feb. 3, 10 17 and 24. Discusses a variety of nature and horticultural topics, which define and explain the unique South Texas environment. South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center.
Website: http://www.stxbot.org
Phone: 361-852-2100
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Location: Edna Event Date:
February 05
- February 06, 2010
Save Our American Raptors
On Friday, meet Doris Mager of SOAR for an Owl Hike. On Saturday, Mager will present her Conservation of Raptors Program in the morning and be available with her birds for photos and questions. Lake Texana State Park.
Phone: 361-782-5718
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Location: Jasper Event Date:
February 06
Birdhouse Building Day
Learn how to identify and take care of bluebirds and their houses. Hours are 2 to 4 p.m. Martin Dies Jr. State Park.
Phone: 409-384-5231
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Location: Needville Event Date:
February 07
Sunday Morning Birding Hikes
Take a one-mile hike with park naturalist to learn more about birds of southeast Texas. Hours are 8 to 10 a.m. Brazos Bend State Park.
Website: http://www.brazosbend.org
Phone: 979-553-5101
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Location: Weslaco Event Date:
February 12
- February 26, 2010
Breakfast with the Birds
Feb. 12 and 26. Enjoy breakfast on covered deck and a walking tour. Reservations required. Hours are 8 to 11 a.m. Estero Llano Grande State Park.
Website: http://www.worldbirdingcenter.org
Phone: 956-565-3919
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Location: Blanco Event Date:
February 12
- February 15, 2010
Great Backyard Bird Count
Guided bird hikes are 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon each day. On Saturday, there will be classes on how to attract birds to a backyard, how to observe birds, and children's activities from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Blanco State Park.
Phone: 830-833-4333
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Location: South Padre Island Event Date:
February 12
Winter Texan Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup
Hours are 9 a.m. to noon. County Access 5, Edward Atwood Park.
Phone: 800-761-2373
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Location: Athens Event Date:
February 13
Bird & Nature Walk
Expect to see 25 or more different species while exploring the Interpretive Wetland Trail and other areas of the hatchery. Hours are 9 to 11 a.m. Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center.
Website: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/visitorcenters/tffc/
Phone: 903-676-BASS
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Location: San Angelo Event Date:
February 13
Adult Bird Adventures
Join an avid bird enthusiast from the San Angelo Birding Club in a walk/drive around the south side of the park. Meet outside the South Shore Gatehouse. Begins at 7:30 a.m. San Angelo State Park.
Phone: 325-949-4757
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Location: Lockhart Event Date:
February 16
Birding
A short presentation will precede the hike through the park. Begins at 8:30 a.m. Lockhart State Park.
Phone: 512-398-3479
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Location: Houston Event Date:
February 20
Birding Walk & Talk
Walk is led by members of the Friends of Sheldon Lake State Park. Begins at 8:30 p.m. Sheldon Lake State Park.
Phone: 281-456-2800
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Location: Jasper Event Date:
February 20
Paddling the Forks
Some paddling experience required. Reservations required. Hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Martin Dies Jr. State Park.
Phone: 409-384-5231
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Location: Sulphur Springs Event Date:
February 20
Birding in the Park & At Home
Find out about the birds in the area, what is needed for birding and how to encourage birds to hang around. Begins at 10 a.m. Cooper Lake State Park, South Sulphur Unit.
Phone: 903-945-5256
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Location: Port Aransas Event Date:
February 25
- February 28, 2010
Celebration of Whooping Cranes & Other Birds
Includes birding bus and boat tours, renowned speakers, exhibits, trade show, seminars and demonstrations. Civic Center and UTMSI.
Website: http://www.portaransas.org
Phone: 800-452-6278
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Location: Canyon Event Date:
February 27
Polar Bear Hike
Join park staff for a hike on the Juniper Riverside Trail, weather permitting. Reservations required. Begins at 5 p.m. Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
Phone: 806-488-2227 X-106
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Location: Dallas Event Date:
March 01
- March 31, 2010
Bodies … The Exhibition
The exhibition's focus is on an educational experience. Features more than 250 real human specimens. West End Marketplace.
Website: http://www.bodiestickets.com
Phone: none
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Location: Fort Worth Event Date:
March 01
- May 03, 2010
Balancing Act
The interactive exhibit focuses on the physical nature of balance and the body systems that work together to achieve that balance. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.
Website: http://www.fortworthmuseum.org
Phone: 817-255-9300
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Location: San Antonio Event Date:
March 01
- May 16, 2010
Race: Are We So Different?
Institute of Texan Cultures, 801 E. Durango Boulevard
Website: http://www.texancultures.com
Phone: none
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Location: Rockport Event Date:
March 03
- March 31, 2010
Bird Walk
Mar. 3-6, 10-13, 17-20, 24-27 and 31. Spend the morning with birding experts on a walk through the park identifying the birds of the Gulf Coastal Bend. Hours are 8 to 11 a.m. Goose Island State Park.
Phone: 361-729-2858
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Location: Mission Event Date:
March 04
- March 25, 2010
Creature of the Night
Mar. 4, 11, 18 and 25. Look and listen for nocturnal wildlife with one of the park's staff naturalists. Reservations required. World Birding Center P, Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park.
Phone: 956-584-9156
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Location: Quitaque Event Date:
March 04
- March 21, 2010
Early Birding
Get a closer look at the birds that find food, water and shelter in Caprock Canyons. Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway.
Phone: 806-455-1492
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Location: Needville Event Date:
March 05
Friday Morning Birding Hikes
Take a one-mile hike with a park naturalist to learn more about birds of southeast Texas. Hours are 8 to 10 a.m. Brazos Bend State Park.
Phone: 979-553-5124
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Location: Humble Event Date:
March 06
NatureFest
Take a guided nature walk or pontoon boat tour, see and touch live animals, and visit educational booths. Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center.
Website: http://www.hcp4.net/jones
Phone: 281-446-8588
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Location: Llano Event Date:
March 06
LCRA/Parks & Wildlife Coastal Expo
LCRA and Texas Parks & Wildlife Department educate the community about Texas coastal ecosystems. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Phone: 325-247-5354
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Location: Sulphur Springs Event Date:
March 06
Trees in the Park
Begins at 10 a.m. Amphitheater at Honey Creek, Cooper Lake State Park P South Sulphur Unit.
Phone: 903-945-5256
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Location: Boerne Event Date:
March 06
Basic Birding Workshop, Part I: Optics, Size & Silhouette
Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Road
Website: http://www.cibolo.org
Phone: 830-249-4616
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Location: Eustace Event Date:
March 06
Take A Walk through the Solar System
Along the Purtis Creek Solar Walk display, learn about the size and distance of the plants in our solar system. Begins at 3 p.m. Purtis Creek State Park.
Phone: 903-425-2332
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Location: Rocksprings Event Date:
March 06
- March 20, 2010
Bird Walks & Nature Walks
Mar. 6 and 20. At 8 a.m. search for seasonal migrating birds and endangered species. At 10 a.m. join volunteers for a walk to learn about native plants and wildlife. Reservations required. Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area.
Phone: 830-683-2287
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Location: Dallas Event Date:
March 06
- April 11, 2010
Dallas Blooms
Get ready to embrace the most beautiful garden during the spring. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road.
Website: http://www.dallasarboretum.org
Phone: 214-515-6500
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Location: Huntsville Event Date:
March 06
- March 20, 2010
All About Alligators
Mar. 6, 13 and 20. Hear about the physical characteristics of alligators, the aquatic adaptations of this large reptile, and other interesting facts. Begins at 10:30 a.m. Huntsville State Park.
Phone: 936-295-5644
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Location: Glen Rose Event Date:
March 12
I Don't Like Spiders & Snakes
Take a look at which spiders and snakes may be encountered in Texas state parks. Begins at 8 p.m. Dinosaur Valley State Park.
Phone: 254-897-4588
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Location: Austin Event Date:
March 13
- March 27, 2010
Changing Faces of McKinney Falls: Nature Hike
Mar. 13 and 27. Discover how volcanoes, ancient seas, Native Americans, Texas revolution and visitors have changed the landscape of the park. McKinney Falls State Park.
Phone: 512-243-1643
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Location: Sulphur Springs Event Date:
March 13
Birding in the Park & at Home
Find out about area birds, what is needed for birding, and how to encourage birds ot hang around your home. Begins at 10 a.m. Cooper Lake State Park., South Sulphur Unit.
Phone: 903-945-5256
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Location: San Angelo Event Date:
March 13
Adult Bird Adventures
Join an avid bird enthusiast from the San Angelo Birding Club in a walk and drive. Begins at 9 a.m. San Angelo State Park.
Phone: 325-947-2687
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Location: Boerne Event Date:
March 13
Basic Birding Workshop Part II -- Anatomy, Color Patterns, Field Marks & Field Guides
Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Road
Website: http://www.cibolo.org
Phone: 830-249-4616
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Location: Burnet Event Date:
March 13
Stumpy Hollow Kayak Cruise
Hear about the history of the lake. Learn about local flora and fauna. Reservations required. Begins at 1:30 p.m. Inks Lake State Park.
Phone: 512-793-4689
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Location: Hutto Event Date:
March 13
Arbor Day
Help plant trees in the parks. Fritz Park.
Website: http://www.huttotx.gov
Phone: 512-759-4000
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Location: Dallas Event Date:
March 14
CSI Family Day
Examine a mock crime scene and find clues at a variety of evidence stations. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza.
Website: http://www.jfk.org
Phone: 214-747-6660
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Location: Quitaque Event Date:
March 15
- March 20, 2010
Wildlife Week
Learn about animals that survive and thrive within the prairie and canyon ecosystems. Call to confirm. Begins at 2 p.m. Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway.
Phone: 806-455-1492
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Location: Huntsville Event Date:
March 16
- March 18, 2010
Hike & Seek: The Art of Camouflage
Mar. 16 and 18. Come to the Nature Center and learn how animals have adapted to the world around them through the art of camouflage. Begins at 10:30 a.m. Huntsville State Park.
Phone: 936-295-5644
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Location: Rockport Event Date:
April 01
- April 30, 2010
Bird Walk
Apr. 1-3, 7-10, 14-17, 21-24 and 28-30. Spend the morning with birding experts identifying the birds of the Gulf Coastal Bend. Hours are 8 to 11 a.m. Goose Island State Park.
Phone: 361-729-2858
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