Events at the Bob Jones Nature Center & Preserve


JANUARY

SATURDAY, JANUARY 31 – 1:00PM WILDSPEAK! FOR BIRDS!               
DFW Wildlife Coalition Members.

The presentation will feature the natural history of birds, their role in our urban ecosystems, conflicts that can arise between wildlife and humans, and helpful tips we can all use to better coexist with our backyard neighbors.  The D FW Wildlife Coalition's mission is to educate residents and help them cope with unexpected wild neighbors.                 

FEBRUARY

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 - 6:30pm - GET READY FOR THE GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
Dr. Ray Chancellor.

Dr. Chancellor, a Southlake resident, retired educator, and experienced naturalist and birder.   He is also the founder of the Southlake Ornithological Society.  Both novices and advanced birders can benefit from the tips on where and when to look for birds and how to hone your identification skills. 

SATURADAY, FEBRUARY 14 – 8:30am - WALK AND COUNT WITH THE BIRDS
Dr. Ray Chancellor.

Dr. Chancellor will lead a walk to identify and count birds on the Bob Jones Nature Center Preserve.

MARCH

SATURDAY, MARCH 7 - The Bob Jones Nature Center (BJNC) organization and Keep Southlake Beautiful (KSB) are presenting a composting workshop in conjunction with various activities celebrating the Great American Cleanup.  

SATURDAY, MARCH 7 – 9:00-10:00am - COMPOST FOR DUMMIES OR LET IT ROT! Charlie Shiner.

Charlie Shiner knows how to make great compost and great compost helps make a beautiful and healthy garden.  A resident of Texas for most of the past 40 years, a Tarrant County Master Gardener for 6 years, and an Arlington Master Composter for 7 years, Mr. Shiner will provide easy steps to starting a backyard compost pile and answer your questions to improve your compost. There is no charge for the workshop and making a reservation is recommended. 

SATURDAY, MARCH 7 – 10:00-12:00am - GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP
Volunteers.

Volunteer after the compost presentation for the Great American Cleanup at the Nature Center.   Volunteers will set up composting stations at the Nature Center for a public educational display, replace mulch on entrance trails, and make wildflower seed balls.  Teens are welcome to earn community service hours.

For more information call 817.939.1110.

APRIL

SATURDAY, APRIL 18 – 9:00AM - SPRING WALK IN THE MEADOWS
Jim Varnum.

The wonders of spring include the returning of bids from their winter homes, the leafing out of trees and wildflowers in the meadows.  Texas Master Naturalist Jim Varnum leads a Spring Wildflower Walk in the Meadow to point out these beauties of spring and help you identify them.  Jim will also point out other flora and fauna: trees, grasses, birds and butterflies.  This walk is for the whole family.

Watch for more upcoming events & special announcements.