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2008 Field Trips and Events
March
March 29
Education Event - WOW: Wonder of Wetlands workshop
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Clive Runnells Family Mad Island Marsh Preserve (near Collegeport)
Description: WOW! has been called the most comprehensive introduction to wetland issues and definitions by the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) and is a recommended by the National Science Teacher's Association (NSTA).
Fee: $45 (includes all course materials)
Contact: For more information or to register, visit www.wetland.org or call (410) 745-9620.
April
April 11-13
Open Preserve Weekend
Time: Arrive after 5 p.m. on the 11thand depart by 12 p.m. on the 13th
Time: Arrive after 5 p.m. on the 11thand depart by 12 p.m. on the 13th
Location: Independence Creek Preserve, Sheffield, Texas
Description: The public is invited to explore the preserve for the weekend or the day on Saturday the 12th. Camping will be permitted in designated areas. No pets or horses allowed. Registration is required. Hiking, swimming, wading in the creek, catch and release fishing, birding, and other outdoor activities will be permitted.
Fee: Free
Contact: For more information about the event, to register or obtain directions, please contact either Kurt Hanna (khanna@tnc.org) or Lisa Wrinkle (lwrinkle@tnc.org) or call the preserve office at (432) 345-6773.
April 19
Earth Day Event - Celebration at Woodlawn Lake Park
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Woodlawn Lake Park - San Antonio
Description: Stop by The Nature Conservancy's booth at this annual event co-sponsored by the Earth Day Committee and the City of San Antonio. The celebration will include entertainment, food and beverages, tree-planting demonstrations, a 5K run, activities for the children and energy and conservation ideas and techniques.
Fee: Free
Contact: If you would like to volunteer at the Conservancy's booth, please contact Karen Bishop at kbishop@tnc.org.
April 24
Earth Day Event - Bird Bonanza
Time: Tours to allow the public to observe the birds and bird banding will be conducted at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Time: Tours to allow the public to observe the birds and bird banding will be conducted at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Location: Clive Runnells Family Mad Island Marsh Preserve
Description: The Nature Conservancy's Mad Island Marsh Preserve near Collegeport will host tours open to birders to celebrate Earth Day. College students from the Institute for Bird Populations are expected to be at the preserve, observing and learning to band migrating neotropical birds. Please meet at the front gate of the preserve. Bring binoculars, camera, hat, sunscreen, drinking water and appropriate outdoor clothing.
Fee: Free
Contact: For preserve directions or to learn more, contact Cathy Porter at (361) 920-3298 or the preserve office at (361) 972-2559.
April 25
"Wild Night" Spring Party
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Dallas
Description: Join us in Dallas for “Wild Night,” a celebration of Texas’ vast diversity of wild landscapes. The party will feature a spectacular silent auction with items including original art by noted Dallas painter Billy Hassell, and weekend trips to some of the most beautiful protected lands in Texas, Mexico and New Mexico. Entertainment will be provided by crowd-pleasers 3 Fools on 3 Stools and the fabulous DiVine. The dress is casual beach wear, aka sundresses and "white and khaki," and the party will be outdoor and tented. This year's event is chaired by Nelda Cain Pickens and hosted by Nancy Cain Marcus.
Fee: Tickets are Lakes and Rivers - $1,000 (priority seating for 2), Forests - $750 (special seating for 2) or Conservation Partners - $250/each (general seating).
Contact: For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the Dallas office at (214) 871-6052.
April 27
Day Hiking
Time: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Time: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Davis Mountains Preserve (in West Texas near Fort Davis)
Description: The preserve is open for picnics, self-guided hiking and birding. No reservations required.
Fee: free and open to the public
Contact: For questions, directions or more information, contact the West Texas office at (432) 426-2390, extension 1.
May
May 17
Annual Wildflower Tour - Clymer Meadow Preserve
Location: Clymer Meadow Preserve (near Celeste, Texas)
Location: Clymer Meadow Preserve (near Celeste, Texas)
Fee: Free
Contact: Jim Eidson, jeidson@tnc.org or (903) 568-4139 for more information or directions to the preserve.
May 16-18
Open Weekend
Location: Davis Mountains Preserve (West Texas near Fort Davis)
Description: The preserve is open for numerous events such as car camping, hiking, backpacking, bring-your-own-horse riding, campfire cooking and more. Activities vary so please call for more information. Reservations are suggested.
Fee: free and open to the public
Contact: For more information or to register, contact the West Texas office at (432) 426-2390, extension 1.
June
June 11-13
Education Event - ACH Awareness of Coastal Habitat
Time: 8:30 a.m. on June 11 to 3:30 p.m. on June 13
Time: 8:30 a.m. on June 11 to 3:30 p.m. on June 13
Location: Clive Runnells Family Mad Island Marsh Preserve (near Palacios)
Description: more information to follow
Fee: $75
Contact: For more information or to register, contact Cathy Porter at cporter@tnc.org or (361) 972-2559
June 28
Day Hiking
Time: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Time: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Davis Mountains Preserve (in West Texas near Fort Davis)
Description: The preserve is open for picnics, self-guided hiking and birding. No reservations required.
Fee: free and open to the public
Contact: For questions, directions or more information, contact the West Texas office at (432) 426-2390, extension 1.
July
July 12
Open Preserve Day
Location: Independence Creek Preserve, Sheffield, Texas
Location: Independence Creek Preserve, Sheffield, Texas
Time: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Description: The public is invited to explore the preserve for the day. No pets or horses allowed. Registration is required. Hiking, swimming, wading in the creek, catch and release fishing, birding, and other outdoor activities will be permitted.
Fee: Free
Contact: For more information about the event, to register or obtain directions, please contact either Kurt Hanna (khanna@tnc.org) or Lisa Wrinkle (lwrinkle@tnc.org) or call the preserve office at (432) 345-6773.
August
August 15-17
Open Weekend
Location: Davis Mountains Preserve (West Texas near Fort Davis)
Description: The preserve is open for numerous events such as car camping, hiking, backpacking, bring-your-own-horse riding, campfire cooking and more. Activities vary so please call for more information. Reservations are suggested.
Fee: free and open to the public
Contact: For more information or to register, contact the West Texas office at (432) 426-2390, extension 1.
September
September 12-14
Open Weekend
Location: Davis Mountains Preserve (West Texas near Fort Davis)
Location: Davis Mountains Preserve (West Texas near Fort Davis)
Description: The preserve is open for numerous events such as car camping, hiking, backpacking, bring-your-own-horse riding, campfire cooking and more. Activities vary so please call for more information. Reservations are suggested.
Fee: free and open to the public
Contact: For more information or to register, contact the West Texas office at (432) 426-2390, extension 1.
September 13
Open Preserve Day
Location: Independence Creek Preserve, Sheffield, Texas
Location: Independence Creek Preserve, Sheffield, Texas
Time: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Description: The public is invited to explore the preserve for the day. No pets or horses allowed. Registration is required. Hiking, swimming, wading in the creek, catch and release fishing, birding, and other outdoor activities will be permitted.
Fee: Free
Contact: For more information about the event, to register or obtain directions, please contact either Kurt Hanna (khanna@tnc.org) or Lisa Wrinkle (lwrinkle@tnc.org) or call the preserve office at (432) 345-6773.
October
October 17-19
Open Weekend
Location: Davis Mountains Preserve (West Texas near Fort Davis)
Description: The preserve is open for numerous events such as car camping, hiking, backpacking, bring-your-own-horse riding, campfire cooking and more. Activities vary so please call for more information. Reservations are suggested.
Fee: free and open to the public
Contact: For more information or to register, contact the West Texas office at (432) 426-2390, extension 1.
November
To be announced
December
December 6
Christmas Tree Hunt
Location: Davis Mountains Preserve (West Texas near Fort Davis)
Location: Davis Mountains Preserve (West Texas near Fort Davis)
Contact: For more information, contact the West Texas office at (432) 426-2390, extension 1.
December 13
Christmas Tree Hunt
Location: Davis Mountains Preserve (West Texas near Fort Davis)
Location: Davis Mountains Preserve (West Texas near Fort Davis)
Contact: For more information, contact the West Texas office at (432) 426-2390, extension 1.
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