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SUMMARY:First Fridays (Friday Feathers) Bird Walk at Kelly Park in Arlington
DESCRIPTION:Join Chuck Baskin and others as they explore Kelley Park in Arlington on the first Friday of every month. (Note:  the First Friday in January is a holiday\, so Chuck asked to move the January walk to January 8th) \nChuck asks that everyone meet him at the parking lot at the end of Creekside Drive. (from Arkansas Lane\, turn north on Woodside Dr.\, then east on Creekside.) The walk is usually 2 hours\, depending on how birdy it is. Bring water and snacks if needed. Easy walking on mostly paved trails. \nStart time for June through September is 7:30 AM \nStart Time for October through May is 8:30 AM \nClick here for a PDF with trip details.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/first-fridays-friday-feathers-bird-walk-at-kelly-park-in-arlington/2026-09-04/
LOCATION:Kelley Park\, 4195 W. Arkansas Lane in Arlington\, 4195 W. Arkansas Lane\, Arlington\, TX
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T190000
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SUMMARY:September 2026 General Meeting:  Beyond the "Birds of Texas" by David Sarkozi
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first General Meeting for the 2026-2027 Season. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM on Thursday\, September 10th\, 2026. The meeting will be a live\, in-person event and also streamed on our Zoom channel. The link for Zoom meetings for all of 2026 – 2027 will be the same unless othwerwise noted. Check our Events Calendar for each meeting if changes are made. \nOur program tonight will be Beyond the “Birds of Texas”  The “Birds of Texas” field guide\, published in 2025\, spans 614 pages\, yet cannot fit every fascinating bird story. Learn some fun bird facts not in the field guide from well-known Texas author and birder\, David Sarkozi\, such as which duck is Texas’s nocturnal duck or who are the namesakes behind Rivoli’s and Anna’s hummingbirds and their link to James Bond. \nPlease note: we will be meeting in a new room and building location at UNT Health of Fort Worth. (heck\, even the school name has changed!) Click here for a PDF with new driving and parking instructions.  MAP \nClick here to go to the Zoom streaming channel link.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/september-2026-general-meeting-beyond-the-birds-of-texas-by-david-sarkozi/
LOCATION:UNT Health Medical & Education (MET) Building\, Room 124\, 1000 Montgomery Street\, Fort Worth\, 76107\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T093000
DTSTAMP:20260727T184745Z
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SUMMARY:Foster Park (Fort Worth) Local Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Jean Ferguson at Foster Park on the second Saturday of the month  from September 2026 to August\, 2027\, (except where noted due to conflicts.) \nThe park is located at Trail Lake Dr. in south Fort Worth. This is Ft. Worth Audubon’s longest running monthly field trip! This is a great field trip for both beginning and experienced bird watchers as this linear trail attracts many migrants thanks to a small stream and wooded canopy. Easy walking on paved trails. The walk usually lasts 1 to 2 hours.  \nStart Times vary from season to season:\nAugust & September (2026) and June to August (2027):  start time is 7:30 AM.\nOctober to December (2026) and January to May (2027): start time is 8:30 AM \nDress for the current weather conditions\, and bring water and snacks if wanted. \nClick here for a PDF with details about this walk. \nThere were conflicts in January and May of 2027\, so for those months the Foster Park walk has been moved to the 3rd Saturday.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/foster-park-fort-worth-local-bird-walk/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Foster Park\, located on Trail Lake Drive at South Dr. in Fort Worth\, Fort Worth\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T103000
DTSTAMP:20260727T192657Z
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SUMMARY:Observations at Oliver Park\, Mansfield - Third Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Join leader Jennifer Cross to explore Elmer W. Oliver Park in Mansfield\, TX. The bird walk is held on the third Tuesday of the months September through May. Start time is 8:30 AM and usually goes to 10:30 AM. Oliver Park is located at 1650 Matlock Rd. in Mansfield. \nClick here for a PDF with walk details.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/observations-at-oliver-park-mansfield-third-tuesdays/2026-09-15/
LOCATION:Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park Mansfield TX\, 1650 Matlock Rd.\, Mansfield\, TX\, 76063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T093000
DTSTAMP:20260728T193606Z
CREATED:20260727T191104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T193606Z
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SUMMARY:Parr Park\, Grapevine - quarterly bird walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Karen Rice and others as they explore this Grapevine\, TX\, city park. Parr Park is located along Bear Creek and the Bear Creek Trail. The habitat is similar to many other suburban city parks with a creek lined with bottom woodlands. The trail is paved and mostly level\, very shady.  \nKaren plans to stay in Parr Park and walk about 2 1/2 miles round trip. Please park by the Rotary Pavilion. There are bathroom facilities in the park. \nThis bird walk will be held four times a year on Sundays of the selected months.\nStart times will be at 8:00 AM\, but please check back here in case a later start time might be made due to weather. \nFor further independent exploration\, try the Parr Park Rock Art Trail area. On very birdy days during migration\, it is worthwhile to follow the trail system from Pool Rd. east through Parr Park and over to Bear Creek Park on HWY 360. This would be a 6.2 mile round trip.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/parr-park-grapevine-seasonal-migration-times-bird-walk/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Parr Park\, Grapevine\, TX\, 3010 Parr Lane\, Grapevine\, TX\, 76051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T103000
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SUMMARY:Trinity Trails Bird Walk & Count\,  (fourth Sunday)
DESCRIPTION:Join Tom Haase and Jean Ferguson on the 4th Sunday from September (2026) thru May (2027)\, at 8:30 AM for the field trip visiting the Trinity Trails walk along the Clear Fork Trinity River. \nMeeting place: The walk will begin on Bellaire Drive on/near the bridge crossing the tributary/path leading to the Trinity River. Parking is available all along the street leading up to the bridge. If you would like to arrive early for coffee\, there is a Starbucks located at the Trinity Commons Shopping Area back on Hulen Street.  \nClick here for a PDF with trip details
URL:https://fwas.org/event/trinity-trails-bird-walk-count-fourth-sunday/2026-09-27/
LOCATION:Trinity Trails / Clearfork Trinity\,  Fort Worth\, 3000 S. Hulen St.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T103000
DTSTAMP:20260727T185010Z
CREATED:20260727T165312Z
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SUMMARY:First Fridays (Friday Feathers) Bird Walk at Kelly Park in Arlington
DESCRIPTION:Join Chuck Baskin and others as they explore Kelley Park in Arlington on the first Friday of every month. (Note:  the First Friday in January is a holiday\, so Chuck asked to move the January walk to January 8th) \nChuck asks that everyone meet him at the parking lot at the end of Creekside Drive. (from Arkansas Lane\, turn north on Woodside Dr.\, then east on Creekside.) The walk is usually 2 hours\, depending on how birdy it is. Bring water and snacks if needed. Easy walking on mostly paved trails. \nStart time for June through September is 7:30 AM \nStart Time for October through May is 8:30 AM \nClick here for a PDF with trip details.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/first-fridays-friday-feathers-bird-walk-at-kelly-park-in-arlington/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:Kelley Park\, 4195 W. Arkansas Lane in Arlington\, 4195 W. Arkansas Lane\, Arlington\, TX
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T203000
DTSTAMP:20260921T170258Z
CREATED:20260921T163859Z
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SUMMARY:October 2026 General Meeting:  "The Feather Wars" by James McCommons
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our October General Meeting on Thursday\, October 8th. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be a live\, in-person event and also streamed on our Zoom channel. The link for Zoom meetings for all of 2026 – 2027 will be the same unless othwerwise noted. Check our Events Calendar for each meeting if changes are made. \nThe program tonight will be The Feather Wars presented by James McCommons. The early years of bird conservation in North America\, is a fascinating period\, featuring colorful characters and countless battles fought in the pages of newspapers and magazines regarding the need for conserving the continent’s wildlife. It is a history thoroughly recounted in the book The Feather Wars and Great Crusade to Save America’s Birds by James H. McCommons. \nPlease note: we are meeting in a new room and building location at UNT Health of Fort Worth. (heck\, even the school name has changed!) The school has also instructed us to use Parking Lot 19 for our meetings. Click here for a PDF with new driving and parking instructions.  MAP \nClick here to go to the Zoom streaming channel link.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/october-2026-general-meeting-the-feather-wars-by-james-mccommons/
LOCATION:UNT Health Medical & Education (MET) Building\, Room 124\, 1000 Montgomery Street\, Fort Worth\, 76107\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T200000
DTSTAMP:20261002T174639Z
CREATED:20260820T173725Z
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SUMMARY:The 2026 Annual Lake Waxahachie Big Sit! at Ted D.'s home
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Lake Waxahachie Big Sit! event will be on Saturday\, Oct 10\, 2026\, and you’re invited! \nJoin Fort Worth Audubon Society member Ted Drozdowski at his place for this annual event on the western end of Lake Waxahachie in central Ellis County. The Big Sit! is a semi-competitive birding event originated by the New Haven Bird Club in 1992. Participants stay in a 17-foot diameter circle and count species of birds from that circle. The Big Sit has been called “Birding’s Tailgate Party!”  \nParticipants are free to come at any time of the day and for any length of duration as we will be manning the circle from dawn to dusk. However\, you must contact Ted ahead of time to sign up so he knows you’re coming. For more information and/or to RSVP\, you’ll need to E-mail Ted at muddykayak@gmail.com or text him at 817-908-6897.  Download this PDF to read more about this event.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/the-2026-annual-lake-waxahachie-big-sit-at-ted-d-s-home/
LOCATION:Lake Waxahachie\, Ellis County\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Count
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T103000
DTSTAMP:20260727T184745Z
CREATED:20260727T163538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T184745Z
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SUMMARY:Foster Park (Fort Worth) Local Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Jean Ferguson at Foster Park on the second Saturday of the month  from September 2026 to August\, 2027\, (except where noted due to conflicts.) \nThe park is located at Trail Lake Dr. in south Fort Worth. This is Ft. Worth Audubon’s longest running monthly field trip! This is a great field trip for both beginning and experienced bird watchers as this linear trail attracts many migrants thanks to a small stream and wooded canopy. Easy walking on paved trails. The walk usually lasts 1 to 2 hours.  \nStart Times vary from season to season:\nAugust & September (2026) and June to August (2027):  start time is 7:30 AM.\nOctober to December (2026) and January to May (2027): start time is 8:30 AM \nDress for the current weather conditions\, and bring water and snacks if wanted. \nClick here for a PDF with details about this walk. \nThere were conflicts in January and May of 2027\, so for those months the Foster Park walk has been moved to the 3rd Saturday.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/foster-park-fort-worth-local-bird-walk/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Foster Park\, located on Trail Lake Drive at South Dr. in Fort Worth\, Fort Worth\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T120000
DTSTAMP:20261002T154744Z
CREATED:20261002T154744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T154744Z
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SUMMARY:(Fall) Migratory Bird Day / Ft. Worth Nature Center & Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Every Bird Counts is the theme for Migratory Bird Day in 2026. Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge\, and volunteers from Fort Worth Audubon\, will explore various parts of the Nature Center to count birds.  \nThree hikes are offered:  9:00 AM\, 10:30 AM and 11:00 AM. \nHikes are Pre-registration Required and cost $5.00  (plus the center’s admission fees)\nThe bird hikes will be led by experienced Audubon members and nature center staff.\nIn between hikes\, visit the Hardwicke Interpretive Center and meet with bird-minded organizations. \nEntrance fees and more information at https://www.fwnaturecenter.org \n 
URL:https://fwas.org/event/fall-migratory-bird-day-ft-worth-nature-center-refuge/
LOCATION:Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge\, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd\, Fort Worth\, Texas\, 76135
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T190000
DTSTAMP:20261002T131817Z
CREATED:20261002T131446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T131817Z
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SUMMARY:River Legacy Fall Festival\, Arlington
DESCRIPTION:Bring your family and join the fun at this annual fundraiser held at the River Legacy Environmental Learning Center and River Legacy Park hosted by River Legacy Foundation.  \nFort Worth Audubon volunteers assist at the event by staffing the Bird Blind area. We share our knowledge about the birds which come to the feed trays and water set up by the facility. We let visitors know about FWAS. We also offer a bird coloring page activity for the younger children. \nIf you would like to volunteer for a few hours (or all day)\, let Jim Jones know at avianadmin@fwas.org. We need volunteers from 9:30 to 6 PM (or earlier if the wooded area gets too dark.)  \nFor more information about all of the festival activities\, go to: https://riverlegacy.org/events/fall-festival.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/river-legacy-fall-festival-arlington/
LOCATION:River Legacy Living Science Center\, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd\, Arlington\, TX\, 76006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Nature Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T170000
DTSTAMP:20261001T203059Z
CREATED:20261001T203059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T203059Z
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SUMMARY:Smith Point Hawk Watch / Bolivar Peninsiula / Nungaray NWR:  October 16 to 19\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Sheila Sawyer as she leads an out-of-town field trip where you will experience the awesome migration of tens of thousands of hawks along the Upper Texas Coast.  While in the area\, we’ll take in shorebird migration along the Boliver Peninsula\, check out wildlife refuges\, bird sanctuaries\, and sparrow species on inland roads.  Sheila has taken time off work to lead this exciting migration birding trip\, organizing schedules to maximize species counts\, and has accommodation recommendations that allow birding from sunrise to sunset.  However\, it will still be a relaxing trip with come and go options.  Please contact Sheila via er email address (sheilabean@hotmail.com) to RSVP or simply to find out more about it.   \nThe trip is limited to 10 spots available\, 5 to 7 spots are still available as of 10/1/2026.   \nFinally\, you need to be aware there is a $30 fee to register.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/smith-point-hawk-watch-bolivar-peninsiula-nungaray-nwr-october-16-to-19-2026/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T093000
DTSTAMP:20261011T223553Z
CREATED:20261011T223553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261011T223553Z
UID:10000870-1792225800-1792229400@fwas.org
SUMMARY:Birding Where You Are - Birdability Week  (E.W. Oliver Nature Park\, Mnsfield\, TX)
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Birdability® Week – Birding Where You Are in the beautiful city of Mansfield! This event is hosted by Fort Worth Audubon Society\, a Birdability Week sponsor. There will be two short outings\, starting at 8:30am and 9:30am  \nThis accessible outing welcomes all ages and all levels of birders. We will walk slowly on an approx. 0.6 mile (total) out and back on a paved path. Bench seating available along the path. This slow walk will take us through open grasslands\, wooded areas\, and a small pond. We anticipate seeing resident birds and shore birds. With fall migration in full swing\, we anticipate seeing a few warblers passing through! Binoculars will be available for use.  \nAccessibility Description: The paved trail is estimated to typically be at least 5 feet wide. The majority of the trail is between 0%-5% grade\, which is about a zero to 1:20 slope. There are at least 2 ADA-compliant car parking spots with access aisles at the trailhead lot. Sections of the walk are shaded with a few unshaded areas. Several benches are along the paved pathway. Stroller and wheeled mobility devices are welcome. Restrooms including accessible restrooms are on site at the pavilion.  \nFor further information or questions\, please contact:\nJennifer Cross Fort Worth Audubon Society…hb_cross@swbell.net\nBrian Frasher Birdability Captain…………………brian.frasher@fwas.org\nJennifer Casey Birdability Captain………………jennifer.casey@fwas.org
URL:https://fwas.org/event/birding-where-you-are-birdability-week-e-w-oliver-nature-park-mnsfield-tx/2026-10-17/1/
LOCATION:Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park Mansfield TX\, 1650 Matlock Rd.\, Mansfield\, TX\, 76063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birdability Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T103000
DTSTAMP:20261011T223553Z
CREATED:20261011T223553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261011T223553Z
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SUMMARY:Birding Where You Are - Birdability Week  (E.W. Oliver Nature Park\, Mnsfield\, TX)
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Birdability® Week – Birding Where You Are in the beautiful city of Mansfield! This event is hosted by Fort Worth Audubon Society\, a Birdability Week sponsor. There will be two short outings\, starting at 8:30am and 9:30am  \nThis accessible outing welcomes all ages and all levels of birders. We will walk slowly on an approx. 0.6 mile (total) out and back on a paved path. Bench seating available along the path. This slow walk will take us through open grasslands\, wooded areas\, and a small pond. We anticipate seeing resident birds and shore birds. With fall migration in full swing\, we anticipate seeing a few warblers passing through! Binoculars will be available for use.  \nAccessibility Description: The paved trail is estimated to typically be at least 5 feet wide. The majority of the trail is between 0%-5% grade\, which is about a zero to 1:20 slope. There are at least 2 ADA-compliant car parking spots with access aisles at the trailhead lot. Sections of the walk are shaded with a few unshaded areas. Several benches are along the paved pathway. Stroller and wheeled mobility devices are welcome. Restrooms including accessible restrooms are on site at the pavilion.  \nFor further information or questions\, please contact:\nJennifer Cross Fort Worth Audubon Society…hb_cross@swbell.net\nBrian Frasher Birdability Captain…………………brian.frasher@fwas.org\nJennifer Casey Birdability Captain………………jennifer.casey@fwas.org
URL:https://fwas.org/event/birding-where-you-are-birdability-week-e-w-oliver-nature-park-mnsfield-tx/2026-10-17/2/
LOCATION:Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park Mansfield TX\, 1650 Matlock Rd.\, Mansfield\, TX\, 76063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birdability Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T103000
DTSTAMP:20261005T125254Z
CREATED:20261002T172924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T125254Z
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SUMMARY:Northwest Communty Park / Slow Birding; a 'Birdability Week' event sponsored by FWAS
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Birdability Week with Ft Worth Audubon on Sunday\, October 18\, 2026. Join us for Slow Birding\, bird watching at a stationary location\, at Northwest Community Park in Fort Worth.  \nSeating is available and you are welcome to bring your own folding chairs. An optional 0.4 mile stroll with our outing leaders will be offered throughout the event. Binoculars will be available for use. Bring a snack and bottled water if needed. \nAll ages and abilities welcome! \nClick here for a PDF with images showing details about Northwest Park accessibility. \n 
URL:https://fwas.org/event/northwest-communty-park-slow-birding-a-birdability-week-event-sponsored-by-fwas/
LOCATION:Northwest Community Park\, Fort Worth\, Texas\, 8375 Blue Mound Rd.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76137\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birdability Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T103000
DTSTAMP:20260727T192657Z
CREATED:20260727T192657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T192657Z
UID:10000850-1792485000-1792492200@fwas.org
SUMMARY:Observations at Oliver Park\, Mansfield - Third Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Join leader Jennifer Cross to explore Elmer W. Oliver Park in Mansfield\, TX. The bird walk is held on the third Tuesday of the months September through May. Start time is 8:30 AM and usually goes to 10:30 AM. Oliver Park is located at 1650 Matlock Rd. in Mansfield. \nClick here for a PDF with walk details.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/observations-at-oliver-park-mansfield-third-tuesdays/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park Mansfield TX\, 1650 Matlock Rd.\, Mansfield\, TX\, 76063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T150000
DTSTAMP:20261002T162541Z
CREATED:20261002T162541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T162541Z
UID:10000868-1792836000-1792854000@fwas.org
SUMMARY:Lake Worth Monster Bash / Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge
DESCRIPTION:The Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge celebrates the anniversary of the sighting of the Lake Worth Monster\, also known as Goatman. The fall festival is held in October This family-friendly event will include hayrides\, local environmental organization’s information exhibits\, children’s activities\, food trucks and more. Hayrides are $5 / person. Admission fees to the Nature Center are lised on their website. \nFWAS has taken part in this event for many years. We share information about local birding\, and enjoy meeting folks in their costumes as they take part in a costume contest. \nIf you would like to assist at the Audubon table\, let Jim Jones know at avianadmin@fwas.org
URL:https://fwas.org/event/lake-worth-monster-bash-fort-worth-nature-center-refuge/
LOCATION:Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge\, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd\, Fort Worth\, Texas\, 76135
CATEGORIES:Community Nature Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T103000
DTSTAMP:20260727T232643Z
CREATED:20260727T173026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T232643Z
UID:10000824-1792917000-1792924200@fwas.org
SUMMARY:Trinity Trails Bird Walk & Count\,  (fourth Sunday)
DESCRIPTION:Join Tom Haase and Jean Ferguson on the 4th Sunday from September (2026) thru May (2027)\, at 8:30 AM for the field trip visiting the Trinity Trails walk along the Clear Fork Trinity River. \nMeeting place: The walk will begin on Bellaire Drive on/near the bridge crossing the tributary/path leading to the Trinity River. Parking is available all along the street leading up to the bridge. If you would like to arrive early for coffee\, there is a Starbucks located at the Trinity Commons Shopping Area back on Hulen Street.  \nClick here for a PDF with trip details
URL:https://fwas.org/event/trinity-trails-bird-walk-count-fourth-sunday/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:Trinity Trails / Clearfork Trinity\,  Fort Worth\, 3000 S. Hulen St.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T093000
DTSTAMP:20260728T193606Z
CREATED:20260727T191104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T193606Z
UID:10000846-1793520000-1793525400@fwas.org
SUMMARY:Parr Park\, Grapevine - quarterly bird walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Karen Rice and others as they explore this Grapevine\, TX\, city park. Parr Park is located along Bear Creek and the Bear Creek Trail. The habitat is similar to many other suburban city parks with a creek lined with bottom woodlands. The trail is paved and mostly level\, very shady.  \nKaren plans to stay in Parr Park and walk about 2 1/2 miles round trip. Please park by the Rotary Pavilion. There are bathroom facilities in the park. \nThis bird walk will be held four times a year on Sundays of the selected months.\nStart times will be at 8:00 AM\, but please check back here in case a later start time might be made due to weather. \nFor further independent exploration\, try the Parr Park Rock Art Trail area. On very birdy days during migration\, it is worthwhile to follow the trail system from Pool Rd. east through Parr Park and over to Bear Creek Park on HWY 360. This would be a 6.2 mile round trip.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/parr-park-grapevine-seasonal-migration-times-bird-walk/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:Parr Park\, Grapevine\, TX\, 3010 Parr Lane\, Grapevine\, TX\, 76051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T103000
DTSTAMP:20260727T185010Z
CREATED:20260727T165312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T185010Z
UID:10000813-1793953800-1793961000@fwas.org
SUMMARY:First Fridays (Friday Feathers) Bird Walk at Kelly Park in Arlington
DESCRIPTION:Join Chuck Baskin and others as they explore Kelley Park in Arlington on the first Friday of every month. (Note:  the First Friday in January is a holiday\, so Chuck asked to move the January walk to January 8th) \nChuck asks that everyone meet him at the parking lot at the end of Creekside Drive. (from Arkansas Lane\, turn north on Woodside Dr.\, then east on Creekside.) The walk is usually 2 hours\, depending on how birdy it is. Bring water and snacks if needed. Easy walking on mostly paved trails. \nStart time for June through September is 7:30 AM \nStart Time for October through May is 8:30 AM \nClick here for a PDF with trip details.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/first-fridays-friday-feathers-bird-walk-at-kelly-park-in-arlington/2026-11-06/
LOCATION:Kelley Park\, 4195 W. Arkansas Lane in Arlington\, 4195 W. Arkansas Lane\, Arlington\, TX
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T203000
DTSTAMP:20261003T175957Z
CREATED:20260923T182631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T175957Z
UID:10000863-1794510000-1794515400@fwas.org
SUMMARY:November 2026 General Meeting:  "Soaring over the suburbs - Mississippi kites in Texas and beyond" by Ben  Skipper
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our November General Meeting on Thursday\, November 12th. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be a live\, in-person event and also streamed on our Zoom channel. The link for Zoom meetings for all of 2026 – 2027 will be the same unless othwerwise noted. Check our Events Calendar for each meeting if changes are made. \nThe program tonight will be Soaring over the suburbs – Mississippi kites in Texas and Beyond presented by Dr. Ben Skipper. Mississippi Kites have undergone major shifts in distribution and abundance over the last century\, including the colonization of urban areas\, first in the Great Plains and later in eastern regions. They are now among the most abundant urban-breeding raptors in North America. Their urban presence has created opportunities for ecological research and for public appreciation of raptors\, but it has also led to occasional conflicts when nesting birds aggressively defend their territories in parks and other green spaces. Although these incidents are rare\, they often attract disproportionate attention and may foster negative attitudes toward kites and other raptors. Despite their growing abundance\, important aspects of Mississippi Kite natural history\, including population genetic structure\, migration\, and overwintering ecology\, remain poorly understood. \nPlease note: we are meeting in a new room and building location at UNT Health of Fort Worth. (heck\, even the school name has changed!) The school has also instructed us to use Parking Lot 19 for our meetings. Click here for a PDF with new driving and parking instructions.  MAP \nClick here to go to the Zoom streaming channel link.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/november-2026-general-meeting-soaring-over-the-suburbs-mississippi-kites-in-texas-and-beyond-by-ben-skipper/
LOCATION:UNT Health Medical & Education (MET) Building\, Room 124\, 1000 Montgomery Street\, Fort Worth\, 76107\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T100000
DTSTAMP:20260921T162728Z
CREATED:20260921T162728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T162728Z
UID:10000861-1794639600-1794650400@fwas.org
SUMMARY:Local Bird Walk: Cement Creek Lake\, north Fort Worth at HWY 820 & BUS 287 intersection
DESCRIPTION:Join Jim Sipiora for a guided walk around Cement Creek Lake. The total distance around the lake is about 1 mile. Targeted birds will be marsh and grassland birds. Rubber boots are recommended. There are no restrooms available on the property. And parking is limited. \nAccess to the lake: Take HWY 820 to BUS 287 / N. Main Street. Go south on Main Street less than a 1/4 mile. You will see a dirt road entrance on your right. Follow the dirt road back north along the Meacham Airport perimiter fence until you reach a small parking area. (the dirt road turns left\, but only authorized vehicles are allowed to drive down to the lake) \nCement Creek Lake\, Fort Worth
URL:https://fwas.org/event/local-bird-walk-cement-creek-lake-north-fort-worth-at-hwy-820-bus-287-intersection-4/
LOCATION:Cement Creek Lake\, Fort Worth\, Fort Worth\, 76106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T103000
DTSTAMP:20260727T184745Z
CREATED:20260727T163538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T184745Z
UID:10000801-1794645000-1794652200@fwas.org
SUMMARY:Foster Park (Fort Worth) Local Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Jean Ferguson at Foster Park on the second Saturday of the month  from September 2026 to August\, 2027\, (except where noted due to conflicts.) \nThe park is located at Trail Lake Dr. in south Fort Worth. This is Ft. Worth Audubon’s longest running monthly field trip! This is a great field trip for both beginning and experienced bird watchers as this linear trail attracts many migrants thanks to a small stream and wooded canopy. Easy walking on paved trails. The walk usually lasts 1 to 2 hours.  \nStart Times vary from season to season:\nAugust & September (2026) and June to August (2027):  start time is 7:30 AM.\nOctober to December (2026) and January to May (2027): start time is 8:30 AM \nDress for the current weather conditions\, and bring water and snacks if wanted. \nClick here for a PDF with details about this walk. \nThere were conflicts in January and May of 2027\, so for those months the Foster Park walk has been moved to the 3rd Saturday.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/foster-park-fort-worth-local-bird-walk/2026-11-14/
LOCATION:Foster Park\, located on Trail Lake Drive at South Dr. in Fort Worth\, Fort Worth\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T103000
DTSTAMP:20260727T192657Z
CREATED:20260727T192657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T192657Z
UID:10000851-1794904200-1794911400@fwas.org
SUMMARY:Observations at Oliver Park\, Mansfield - Third Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Join leader Jennifer Cross to explore Elmer W. Oliver Park in Mansfield\, TX. The bird walk is held on the third Tuesday of the months September through May. Start time is 8:30 AM and usually goes to 10:30 AM. Oliver Park is located at 1650 Matlock Rd. in Mansfield. \nClick here for a PDF with walk details.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/observations-at-oliver-park-mansfield-third-tuesdays/2026-11-17/
LOCATION:Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park Mansfield TX\, 1650 Matlock Rd.\, Mansfield\, TX\, 76063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261122T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261122T103000
DTSTAMP:20260727T232643Z
CREATED:20260727T173026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T232643Z
UID:10000858-1795336200-1795343400@fwas.org
SUMMARY:Trinity Trails Bird Walk & Count\,  (fourth Sunday)
DESCRIPTION:Join Tom Haase and Jean Ferguson on the 4th Sunday from September (2026) thru May (2027)\, at 8:30 AM for the field trip visiting the Trinity Trails walk along the Clear Fork Trinity River. \nMeeting place: The walk will begin on Bellaire Drive on/near the bridge crossing the tributary/path leading to the Trinity River. Parking is available all along the street leading up to the bridge. If you would like to arrive early for coffee\, there is a Starbucks located at the Trinity Commons Shopping Area back on Hulen Street.  \nClick here for a PDF with trip details
URL:https://fwas.org/event/trinity-trails-bird-walk-count-fourth-sunday/2026-11-22/
LOCATION:Trinity Trails / Clearfork Trinity\,  Fort Worth\, 3000 S. Hulen St.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T103000
DTSTAMP:20260727T185010Z
CREATED:20260727T165312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T185010Z
UID:10000814-1796373000-1796380200@fwas.org
SUMMARY:First Fridays (Friday Feathers) Bird Walk at Kelly Park in Arlington
DESCRIPTION:Join Chuck Baskin and others as they explore Kelley Park in Arlington on the first Friday of every month. (Note:  the First Friday in January is a holiday\, so Chuck asked to move the January walk to January 8th) \nChuck asks that everyone meet him at the parking lot at the end of Creekside Drive. (from Arkansas Lane\, turn north on Woodside Dr.\, then east on Creekside.) The walk is usually 2 hours\, depending on how birdy it is. Bring water and snacks if needed. Easy walking on mostly paved trails. \nStart time for June through September is 7:30 AM \nStart Time for October through May is 8:30 AM \nClick here for a PDF with trip details.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/first-fridays-friday-feathers-bird-walk-at-kelly-park-in-arlington/2026-12-04/
LOCATION:Kelley Park\, 4195 W. Arkansas Lane in Arlington\, 4195 W. Arkansas Lane\, Arlington\, TX
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T103000
DTSTAMP:20260727T184745Z
CREATED:20260727T163538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T184745Z
UID:10000802-1797064200-1797071400@fwas.org
SUMMARY:Foster Park (Fort Worth) Local Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Jean Ferguson at Foster Park on the second Saturday of the month  from September 2026 to August\, 2027\, (except where noted due to conflicts.) \nThe park is located at Trail Lake Dr. in south Fort Worth. This is Ft. Worth Audubon’s longest running monthly field trip! This is a great field trip for both beginning and experienced bird watchers as this linear trail attracts many migrants thanks to a small stream and wooded canopy. Easy walking on paved trails. The walk usually lasts 1 to 2 hours.  \nStart Times vary from season to season:\nAugust & September (2026) and June to August (2027):  start time is 7:30 AM.\nOctober to December (2026) and January to May (2027): start time is 8:30 AM \nDress for the current weather conditions\, and bring water and snacks if wanted. \nClick here for a PDF with details about this walk. \nThere were conflicts in January and May of 2027\, so for those months the Foster Park walk has been moved to the 3rd Saturday.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/foster-park-fort-worth-local-bird-walk/2026-12-12/
LOCATION:Foster Park\, located on Trail Lake Drive at South Dr. in Fort Worth\, Fort Worth\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261215T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261215T103000
DTSTAMP:20260727T192657Z
CREATED:20260727T192657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T192657Z
UID:10000852-1797323400-1797330600@fwas.org
SUMMARY:Observations at Oliver Park\, Mansfield - Third Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Join leader Jennifer Cross to explore Elmer W. Oliver Park in Mansfield\, TX. The bird walk is held on the third Tuesday of the months September through May. Start time is 8:30 AM and usually goes to 10:30 AM. Oliver Park is located at 1650 Matlock Rd. in Mansfield. \nClick here for a PDF with walk details.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/observations-at-oliver-park-mansfield-third-tuesdays/2026-12-15/
LOCATION:Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park Mansfield TX\, 1650 Matlock Rd.\, Mansfield\, TX\, 76063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261227T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261227T103000
DTSTAMP:20260727T232643Z
CREATED:20260727T173026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T232643Z
UID:10000826-1798360200-1798367400@fwas.org
SUMMARY:Trinity Trails Bird Walk & Count\,  (fourth Sunday)
DESCRIPTION:Join Tom Haase and Jean Ferguson on the 4th Sunday from September (2026) thru May (2027)\, at 8:30 AM for the field trip visiting the Trinity Trails walk along the Clear Fork Trinity River. \nMeeting place: The walk will begin on Bellaire Drive on/near the bridge crossing the tributary/path leading to the Trinity River. Parking is available all along the street leading up to the bridge. If you would like to arrive early for coffee\, there is a Starbucks located at the Trinity Commons Shopping Area back on Hulen Street.  \nClick here for a PDF with trip details
URL:https://fwas.org/event/trinity-trails-bird-walk-count-fourth-sunday/2026-12-27/
LOCATION:Trinity Trails / Clearfork Trinity\,  Fort Worth\, 3000 S. Hulen St.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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