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SUMMARY:Observations at Elmer Oliver Park\, Mansfield
DESCRIPTION:Join leader Jennifer Cross to explore Elmer W. Oliver Park in Mansfiel\, TX. The bird walk is held on the third Tuseday 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/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:Oliver Nature Park\, 1650 Matlock Rd.\, Mansfield\, TX\, 76063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T103000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152347
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T170658Z
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SUMMARY:Prairie Walk at Sid Richardson Tract / Benbrook Lake
DESCRIPTION:Join Suzanne Tuttle to explore the Sid Richardson Tract on the southeastern shore of Lake Benbrook. This is one of the few prairie habitats remaining in Tarrant county. \nIt is recommended that folks consider car-pooling to limit the number of cars. NOTE: Because of the remoteness of this area\, please send a note to Suzanne that you plan to join her. Text 817-845-5656. \nThis fieldtrip will be held on the 3rd Friday of the months February thru June.\nThe meet-up times for April\, May and June will be 8:00 AM.\nThe meet-up times for February and March will be 9:00 AM.  \nThe fieldtrip will last approximately 1.5 hours\, but Suzanne will stay longer if the day is very birdy. The trail is natural surface\, some will wander off trail\, so please wear appropriate footwear and clothing for the weather conditions. There are no facilities on the property. \nPlease note that this trip is not available from July thru January due to heat in the summer months and annual hunting seasons from September thru January.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/prairie-walk-at-sid-richardson-tract-benbrook-lake/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:Sid Richardson Tract / Benbrook Lake\, Old Granbury Rd\, Crowley\, TX\, 76036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152347
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T165151Z
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SUMMARY:Trinity Trails Bird Walk (now a monthly walk!)
DESCRIPTION:Join Tom Haase and Jean Ferguson on the 4th Sunday from September thru May (2026)\, 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 \nNOTE:  The start times might change as the year progresses. Check the Event’s Calendar.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/trinity-trails-bird-walk/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:Trinity Trails / Clearfork Trinity\,  Fort Worth\, 3000 S. Hulen St.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152347
CREATED:20250816T210049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T210246Z
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SUMMARY:FWAS Board Meetings\, 2025-2026
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Members of Fort Worth Audubon Society are invited to join our bi-monthly virtual board meetings held 6 times each year. Learn what happens behind the scenes as the various chair positions share their reports of past and future activities\, chapter finances\, and upcoming events. \nThese meetings are on Zoom only. If you are interested in monitoring the meeting\, send an email to avianadmin@fwas.org. Jim Jones will send you the Zoom meeting ID and passcode.\nClick here for the Zoom Meeting \n  \nThe 1-hour Board Meetings are held on the first Tuesday night of the month at 6:30 PM\, usually 1 week before the Thursday night General Meetings except when there is another activity or holiday that falls on the regular night.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/fwas-board-meetings-2025-2026/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:This will be a Virtual Meeting on Zoom.
CATEGORIES:FWAS Special Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152347
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T224638Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Project Bluebird Kickoff Party with Jim Marshall
DESCRIPTION:Come join your fellow bluebirder hosts at the Keith House for the 2026 Project Bluebird Kickoff Party. There will be Bites and Beverages and lots of chatting with other Bluebird season box hosts. This group of enthusiasts put up Bluebird boxes all over Tarrant County\, then monitor the birds through the summer mating season. \nJim Marshall will again be your host for this event. If you would like to learn more about this group\, contact Jim at jmarshall3@sbcglobal.net \n 
URL:https://fwas.org/event/2026-project-bluebird-kickoff-party-with-jim-marshall/
LOCATION:Keith House\, 4814 Edwards Ranch Road\, Fort Worth\, 76109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152347
CREATED:20250810T185541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T191759Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday Feathers Bird Walk at Kelly Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Chuck Baskin and others as they explore Kelley Park in Arlington on the first Friday of every month. Chuck asked 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-friday-feathers-bird-walk-at-kelly-park/2026-03-06/
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:20260311T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T093000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152347
CREATED:20260218T223733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T223733Z
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SUMMARY:NEW! Settler's Park\, Grapevine\, (formerly Silverlake) with Jim Sipiora
DESCRIPTION:Go exploring with Jim Sipiora at a new park in east Grapevine near Grapevine Lake. The city has not officially listed this park on their website yet. But folks on eBird have been there several times and listed it as a Hotspot. If you use the address listed on Google maps you will see directions on how to get to the park. \nJim and other local birders have visited the park a few times this winter and reported on eBird that there are Greater Scaup. There is a short 0.75 mile trail around the lake with some woodlands.  \nCurrently\, Google Maps shows the entrance and small parking area are on Bass Pro Court. If there is not enough parking available in the park\, there may be ample parking on the street. 
URL:https://fwas.org/event/new-settlers-park-grapevine-formerly-silverlake-with-jim-sipiora-2/
LOCATION:Settlers Park\, Grapevine\, 2235 Bass Pro Court\, Grapevine\, 76051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152347
CREATED:20260115T191201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T142914Z
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SUMMARY:March General Meeting: Secret Life of Whimbrels\, presented by Sam Wolfe
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, March 13\, 2026\, for our General Meeting. Tonight’s program will be The Secret Life of Whimbrels\, presented by Sam Wolfe\, a shorebird biologist with Manomet Conservation Sciences. In this presentation\, we will learn about the spectacular migration of Whimbrels. We will have the opportunity to see the little-known & remote places Whimbrels venture throughout the year\, including a stopover site in Texas that supports more than 25% of the population. \nSam has a master’s degree in range and wildlife management from Texas A&M University—Kingsville\, and lives in Rockport\, Texas. Her career has focused on understanding bird migration and habitat associations\, having worked across a variety of landscapes and geographies. \nThis will be both a live in-person meeting and streamed on Zoom. Sam hopes to be at the meeting\, but may need to join us on Zoom as well.  Click here for the on-line Zoom link. \nPlease remember to give yourself extra time to arrive as the (now 12 month!!!) road construction project might still have the entrance to the parking lot from Camp Bowie Blvd. closed. Montgomery Street is also under construction. Since I drive from downtown Ft Worth\, I take West 7th Street to get to Clifton Street and the parking lot.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/march-general-meeting-secret-life-of-whimbrels-presented-by-sam-wolfe/
LOCATION:The University of North Texas Health & Science Center\, Research and Education Building\, Room 100\, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152347
CREATED:20250810T191524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T191524Z
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SUMMARY:Foster Park Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Jean Ferguson at Foster Park on the second Saturday of every month. \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 Time for June through September is 7:30 AM.\nStart time for October through May is 8:30 AM. \nDress for the current weather conditions\, and bring water and snacks if wanted. \nClick here for a PDF with details for this walk.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/foster-park-bird-walk/2026-03-14/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152347
CREATED:20260129T194408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T220810Z
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SUMMARY:Tandy Hills Birding Walk with Tom Stevens
DESCRIPTION:This event was rescheduled from it’s February date (postponed due to weather conditions)  \nBird walk at the Tandy Hills Natural Area on Sunday\, February 15\, ate 9:oo AM.  \nThe walk will be led by Tom Stevens. The event is sponsored by The Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area. This may be a great addition to your other bird counts this weekend for the Great Backyard Bird Count! Details can be found here. RSVP to join: In order to join this walk\, you must RSVP by sending an email to Tandy Hills using the following email address: info@tandyhills.org  \nSome of our older members may remember that Tom spoke at one of our General Meetings about his college thesis work.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/tandy-hills-birding-walk-with-tom-stevens/
LOCATION:Tandy Hills Natural Area\, 3325 View Street\, Fort Worth\, 76103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152347
CREATED:20250810T193044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T211147Z
UID:10000718-1773736200-1773745200@fwas.org
SUMMARY:Observations at Elmer Oliver Park\, Mansfield
DESCRIPTION:Join leader Jennifer Cross to explore Elmer W. Oliver Park in Mansfiel\, TX. The bird walk is held on the third Tuseday 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/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:Oliver Nature Park\, 1650 Matlock Rd.\, Mansfield\, TX\, 76063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T103000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152347
CREATED:20250811T170658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T170658Z
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SUMMARY:Prairie Walk at Sid Richardson Tract / Benbrook Lake
DESCRIPTION:Join Suzanne Tuttle to explore the Sid Richardson Tract on the southeastern shore of Lake Benbrook. This is one of the few prairie habitats remaining in Tarrant county. \nIt is recommended that folks consider car-pooling to limit the number of cars. NOTE: Because of the remoteness of this area\, please send a note to Suzanne that you plan to join her. Text 817-845-5656. \nThis fieldtrip will be held on the 3rd Friday of the months February thru June.\nThe meet-up times for April\, May and June will be 8:00 AM.\nThe meet-up times for February and March will be 9:00 AM.  \nThe fieldtrip will last approximately 1.5 hours\, but Suzanne will stay longer if the day is very birdy. The trail is natural surface\, some will wander off trail\, so please wear appropriate footwear and clothing for the weather conditions. There are no facilities on the property. \nPlease note that this trip is not available from July thru January due to heat in the summer months and annual hunting seasons from September thru January.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/prairie-walk-at-sid-richardson-tract-benbrook-lake/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:Sid Richardson Tract / Benbrook Lake\, Old Granbury Rd\, Crowley\, TX\, 76036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T093000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152347
CREATED:20260218T223929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T223929Z
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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. 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-3/
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:20260322T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152347
CREATED:20250515T200005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T165151Z
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SUMMARY:Trinity Trails Bird Walk (now a monthly walk!)
DESCRIPTION:Join Tom Haase and Jean Ferguson on the 4th Sunday from September thru May (2026)\, 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 \nNOTE:  The start times might change as the year progresses. Check the Event’s Calendar.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/trinity-trails-bird-walk/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:Trinity Trails / Clearfork Trinity\,  Fort Worth\, 3000 S. Hulen St.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152347
CREATED:20260226T180704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T180704Z
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SUMMARY:Cowtown Great American Cleanup & Earth Party
DESCRIPTION:Fort Worth Audubon will have an exhibitor table at the Earth Party following the Cowtown Great American Cleanup event. Information is available at the events website page. \nRegister here to volunteer to help clean Fort Worth’s parks and public spaces. Come out for a complimentary hot dog lunch\, free music and entertainment\, pet adoptions\, and the annual Trashion Fashion Show.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/cowtown-great-american-cleanup-earth-party/
LOCATION:Trinity Park Pavillion #4\, 2001 University Drive\, Fort Worth\, 76107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Nature Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152347
CREATED:20260226T174756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T174756Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Feather Fest\, Acton Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:A FREE family-friendly outdoor come-and-go event for all nature enthusiasts. You can remain at the nature center after the event to continue exploring their habitat. There are several trail systems and wildflower prairies. Displays will include informational booths featuring live raptors\, children’s crafts\, nearby state parks information from Texas Parks and Wildlife\, Texas Wildflower and Master Naturalists organizations\, and our own FWAS booth. \n 
URL:https://fwas.org/event/2026-feather-fest-acton-nature-center/
LOCATION:Acton Nature Center of Hood County\, 6900 Smoky Hill Court\, Granbury\, TX\, 76049\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Nature Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T183000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152347
CREATED:20260226T173258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T173258Z
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SUMMARY:Registration Deadline to Join Texas Birding Classic Big Sit
DESCRIPTION:Today is the last day to let Ted Drozdowski know you would like to participate with his group at Richland Creek WMA on May 7\, 2026. For more information\, go to the May 7th post on this Events Calendar.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/registration-deadline-to-join-texas-birding-classic-big-sit/
LOCATION:Richland Creek WMA (Carl Frentress Unit)\, TX
CATEGORIES:Bird Count
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152347
CREATED:20250810T185541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T191759Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday Feathers Bird Walk at Kelly Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Chuck Baskin and others as they explore Kelley Park in Arlington on the first Friday of every month. Chuck asked 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-friday-feathers-bird-walk-at-kelly-park/2026-04-03/
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:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152347
CREATED:20260322T204408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T204408Z
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SUMMARY:April General Meeting: Homegrown National Park\, presented by Dr. Doug Tallamy
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, April 9\, 2026\, for our General Meeting. Tonight’s program will be Homegrown National Park presented by Dr. Doug Tallamy. Attendees will learn why and how to motivate millions of people to restore biodiversity on their property by planting natives\, removing invasives\, and encouraging a culture sympathetic to the needs of conservation. \nDoug Tallamy is the T. A. Baker Professor of Agriculture in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware\, where he has authored 115 research publications and has taught insect related courses for 45 years. Chief among his research goals is to better understand the many ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. His books include Bringing Nature Home\, The Living Landscape\, co-authored with Rick Darke\, Nature’s Best Hope\, a New York Times Best Seller\, The Nature of Oaks\, winner of the American Horticultural Society’s 2022 book award\, and his latest book How Can I Help. In 2021 he cofounded Homegrown National Park with Michelle Alfandari (HomegrownNationalPark.org). His awards include recognition from The Garden Writer’s Association\, Audubon\, The National Wildlife Federation\, Allegheny College\, Ecoforesters\, The Garden Club of America\, The Herb Society\, and The American Horticultural Association. \nThis will be both a live in-person meeting and streamed on Zoom.  Click here for the on-line Zoom link.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/april-general-meeting-homegrown-national-park-presented-by-dr-doug-tallamy/
LOCATION:The University of North Texas Health & Science Center\, Research and Education Building\, Room 100\, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152347
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SUMMARY:Foster Park Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Jean Ferguson at Foster Park on the second Saturday of every month. \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 Time for June through September is 7:30 AM.\nStart time for October through May is 8:30 AM. \nDress for the current weather conditions\, and bring water and snacks if wanted. \nClick here for a PDF with details for this walk.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/foster-park-bird-walk/2026-04-11/
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:20260412T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152347
CREATED:20250810T194402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T194402Z
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SUMMARY:Parr Park\, Grapevine\, TX
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. Karen plans to stay in Parr Park and walk about 2 1/2 miles round trip. There are 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 for the September\, February amd April walks.\nThe start time for the November walk will be 7:30 AM. \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-tx/2026-04-12/
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:20260417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T093000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152347
CREATED:20250811T170658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T170658Z
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SUMMARY:Prairie Walk at Sid Richardson Tract / Benbrook Lake
DESCRIPTION:Join Suzanne Tuttle to explore the Sid Richardson Tract on the southeastern shore of Lake Benbrook. This is one of the few prairie habitats remaining in Tarrant county. \nIt is recommended that folks consider car-pooling to limit the number of cars. NOTE: Because of the remoteness of this area\, please send a note to Suzanne that you plan to join her. Text 817-845-5656. \nThis fieldtrip will be held on the 3rd Friday of the months February thru June.\nThe meet-up times for April\, May and June will be 8:00 AM.\nThe meet-up times for February and March will be 9:00 AM.  \nThe fieldtrip will last approximately 1.5 hours\, but Suzanne will stay longer if the day is very birdy. The trail is natural surface\, some will wander off trail\, so please wear appropriate footwear and clothing for the weather conditions. There are no facilities on the property. \nPlease note that this trip is not available from July thru January due to heat in the summer months and annual hunting seasons from September thru January.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/prairie-walk-at-sid-richardson-tract-benbrook-lake/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Sid Richardson Tract / Benbrook Lake\, Old Granbury Rd\, Crowley\, TX\, 76036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152347
CREATED:20260411T151219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T151219Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Wingding at Dinosaur Valley State Park
DESCRIPTION:Come to Dinosaur Valley State Park near Glen Rose for their annual Spring Wingding festival. Jim Jones will have a Fort Worth Audubon display table\, along with other nature nature groups\, to answer questions about wildlife. As you may know\, this is the one festival where bird ancestors (the dinosaurs!) are  also celebrated. 
URL:https://fwas.org/event/spring-wingding-at-dinosaur-valley-state-park/
LOCATION:Dinosaur Valley State Park\, 1629 Park Rd. 59\, Glen Rose\, 76043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Nature Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152347
CREATED:20260411T145510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T145548Z
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SUMMARY:Observations at Elmer Oliver Park\, Mansfield
DESCRIPTION:Please Note:  The bird walk on April 21st has been cancelled. Jennifer will resume the walk on May 19\, 2026.\nJoin 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-2/
LOCATION:Oliver Nature Park\, 1650 Matlock Rd.\, Mansfield\, TX\, 76063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152347
CREATED:20250515T200005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T165151Z
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SUMMARY:Trinity Trails Bird Walk (now a monthly walk!)
DESCRIPTION:Join Tom Haase and Jean Ferguson on the 4th Sunday from September thru May (2026)\, 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 \nNOTE:  The start times might change as the year progresses. Check the Event’s Calendar.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/trinity-trails-bird-walk/2026-04-26/
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:20260501T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152347
CREATED:20250810T185541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T191759Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday Feathers Bird Walk at Kelly Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Chuck Baskin and others as they explore Kelley Park in Arlington on the first Friday of every month. Chuck asked 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-friday-feathers-bird-walk-at-kelly-park/2026-05-01/
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:20260502T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152347
CREATED:20260411T171156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T171156Z
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SUMMARY:Ft. Worth Spring Bird Count - May 2\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Come out and join us for our Annual Spring Bird Count! The count is held in the same areas as our Christmas Bird Count. FWAS has held this survey every spring since the late 1960s. It was started as a fun way to record migrating and summer species that are seldom seen on our winter counts.  \nIf you are interested in participating\, contact Michael Perez at maroonmichael9600@gmail.com 
URL:https://fwas.org/event/ft-worth-spring-bird-count-may-2-2026/
LOCATION:Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge\, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd\, Fort Worth\, Texas\, 76135
CATEGORIES:Bird Count
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152347
CREATED:20250816T210049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T210246Z
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SUMMARY:FWAS Board Meetings\, 2025-2026
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Members of Fort Worth Audubon Society are invited to join our bi-monthly virtual board meetings held 6 times each year. Learn what happens behind the scenes as the various chair positions share their reports of past and future activities\, chapter finances\, and upcoming events. \nThese meetings are on Zoom only. If you are interested in monitoring the meeting\, send an email to avianadmin@fwas.org. Jim Jones will send you the Zoom meeting ID and passcode.\nClick here for the Zoom Meeting \n  \nThe 1-hour Board Meetings are held on the first Tuesday night of the month at 6:30 PM\, usually 1 week before the Thursday night General Meetings except when there is another activity or holiday that falls on the regular night.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/fwas-board-meetings-2025-2026/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:This will be a Virtual Meeting on Zoom.
CATEGORIES:FWAS Special Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152347
CREATED:20260226T172406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T172406Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, May 7\, 2026: FWAS Big Sit! at Richland Creek WMA
DESCRIPTION:Join Ted Drozdowski and other Ft. Worth Audubon team members as we take part in this year’s 30th Annual Great Texas Birding Classic. Our count circle will be at the Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area\, about 25 miles east of Corsicana\, on the Navarro/Freestone County line. Last year\, Ted extended his invitation to more folks.  \nAs with all Big Sits\, we plan on being there from dawn to dusk\, but participants are free to come and go as they please. The group’s list of 105 species was the highest official big sit total for the interior of Texas\, ever! \nThe cost is $30.00 which includes this year’s official GTBC t-shirt. Please note\, if our dates are rained out\, the registration fee is non-refundable. You will still receive a great t-shirt. Proceeds from your registration support bird habitat and education programs in Texas. \nNOTE:  The sign-up registration for this group’s Big Sit is March 29th. Ted is scheduled to travel for the first few weeks in April\, so he wants to have his team registered before he then. Ted has also decided to handle all team member registrations with Texas Parks and Wildlife. Send your confirmation to join to Ted\, and he will send you payment details.  \nContact Ted Drozdowski at drozdovekie@sbcglobal.net\, or call (817) 908-6897.  \nParticipants will also need a ‘Limited Public Use’ permit to access the WMAs. Go online to  https://www.txfgsales.com/CustomerSearch.aspx\, enter the data\, and select the LPU Permit Item 175. the permit cost $12 a year\, and expires August 31 of each year. It is good for access to all WMAs in Texas.  \n 
URL:https://fwas.org/event/thursday-may-7-2026-fwas-big-sit-at-richland-creek-wma/
LOCATION:Richland Creek WMA (Carl Frentress Unit)\, TX
CATEGORIES:Bird Count
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152347
CREATED:20250810T191524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T191524Z
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SUMMARY:Foster Park Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Jean Ferguson at Foster Park on the second Saturday of every month. \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 Time for June through September is 7:30 AM.\nStart time for October through May is 8:30 AM. \nDress for the current weather conditions\, and bring water and snacks if wanted. \nClick here for a PDF with details for this walk.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/foster-park-bird-walk/2026-05-09/
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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