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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;VALUE=DATE:20260216
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SUMMARY:2026 Great Backyard Bird Count / Join the World in Connecting to Birds
DESCRIPTION:Each February\, for four days\, the world comes together for the love of birds. Launched in 1998 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society\, the GBBC was the 1st online community science project. During the 4 day weekend\, they invite people to spend time in their favorite places watching and counting as many birds as they can find and reporting them on the GBBC website. To learn more\, click here… \nHow to participate:  Step 1. Decide where you will watch birds; Step 2. Watch birds for 15 minutes or more at least once over the 4 days; Step 3. Report your observations on your favorite app (Merlin or eBird.) If you already use these apps\, keep using them as anything reported during the 4 days will count towards the GBBC. \n 
URL:https://fwas.org/event/2026-great-backyard-bird-count-join-the-world-in-connecting-to-birds-2/2026-02-16/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Bird Count
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTSTAMP:20260426T124016
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UID:10000768-1771113600-1771198200@fwas.org
SUMMARY:2026 Great Backyard Bird Count / Join the World in Connecting to Birds
DESCRIPTION:Each February\, for four days\, the world comes together for the love of birds. Launched in 1998 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society\, the GBBC was the 1st online community science project. During the 4 day weekend\, they invite people to spend time in their favorite places watching and counting as many birds as they can find and reporting them on the GBBC website. To learn more\, click here… \nHow to participate:  Step 1. Decide where you will watch birds; Step 2. Watch birds for 15 minutes or more at least once over the 4 days; Step 3. Report your observations on your favorite app (Merlin or eBird.) If you already use these apps\, keep using them as anything reported during the 4 days will count towards the GBBC. \n 
URL:https://fwas.org/event/2026-great-backyard-bird-count-join-the-world-in-connecting-to-birds-2/2026-02-15/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Bird Count
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T124016
CREATED:20260115T181041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T181041Z
UID:10000752-1771061400-1771077600@fwas.org
SUMMARY:River Legacy Environmental Learning Center Great Backyard Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Come out and join other FWAS volunteers to help visitors and guests take part in the 2026 Great Backyard Bird Count. We need volunteers to help at the bird blind area\, and to lead a few walking trips on some of the many trails at the center and over to the Village Creek Drying Beds.  \nThis event will also be a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a partner! \nPlease let Jim Jones know if you plan to attend. email:  jim_jones@fwas.org
URL:https://fwas.org/event/river-legacy-environmental-learning-center-great-backyard-bird-count/
LOCATION:River Legacy Living Science Center\, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd\, Arlington\, TX\, 76006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Count
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T124016
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/2026-02-14/
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:20260214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T124016
CREATED:20260207T222002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T222002Z
UID:10000773-1771056000-1771063200@fwas.org
SUMMARY:GBBC at Randol Mill Park in Arlington
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of Randol Mill Park for their 1st annual Great Backyard Bird Count. They will meet in the Pavilion parking lot at 8:00 AM. The pavilion is located on your left on Randall Mill Park Road. (there are tennis courts directly across from the pavilion.) This will be a 2-hour walk on fairly level ground. Bring your binoculars and camera. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and closed toe shoes. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, download the Merlin application from Cornell University on your phone. The Merlin app will assist you in accurately identifying bird songs heard while on the walk. \nIf any questions\, contact Carol Marcotte at 817-793-3917.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/gbbc-at-randol-mill-park-in-arlington/
LOCATION:Randol Mill Park\, 1901 W. Randol Mill Road\, Arlington\, 76012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Count
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260215
DTSTAMP:20260426T124016
CREATED:20260115T184215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T184215Z
UID:10000767-1771027200-1771111800@fwas.org
SUMMARY:2026 Great Backyard Bird Count / Join the World in Connecting to Birds
DESCRIPTION:Each February\, for four days\, the world comes together for the love of birds. Launched in 1998 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society\, the GBBC was the 1st online community science project. During the 4 day weekend\, they invite people to spend time in their favorite places watching and counting as many birds as they can find and reporting them on the GBBC website. To learn more\, click here… \nHow to participate:  Step 1. Decide where you will watch birds; Step 2. Watch birds for 15 minutes or more at least once over the 4 days; Step 3. Report your observations on your favorite app (Merlin or eBird.) If you already use these apps\, keep using them as anything reported during the 4 days will count towards the GBBC. \n 
URL:https://fwas.org/event/2026-great-backyard-bird-count-join-the-world-in-connecting-to-birds-2/2026-02-14/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Bird Count
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTSTAMP:20260426T124016
CREATED:20260115T184215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T184215Z
UID:10000766-1770940800-1771027199@fwas.org
SUMMARY:2026 Great Backyard Bird Count / Join the World in Connecting to Birds
DESCRIPTION:Each February\, for four days\, the world comes together for the love of birds. Launched in 1998 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society\, the GBBC was the 1st online community science project. During the 4 day weekend\, they invite people to spend time in their favorite places watching and counting as many birds as they can find and reporting them on the GBBC website. To learn more\, click here… \nHow to participate:  Step 1. Decide where you will watch birds; Step 2. Watch birds for 15 minutes or more at least once over the 4 days; Step 3. Report your observations on your favorite app (Merlin or eBird.) If you already use these apps\, keep using them as anything reported during the 4 days will count towards the GBBC. \n 
URL:https://fwas.org/event/2026-great-backyard-bird-count-join-the-world-in-connecting-to-birds-2/2026-02-13/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Bird Count
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTSTAMP:20260426T124016
CREATED:20260115T183627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T183627Z
UID:10000762-1770940800-1771027199@fwas.org
SUMMARY:2026 Great Backyard Bird Count / Join the world in connecting to birds.
DESCRIPTION:Each February\, for four days\, the world comes together for the love of birds. Launched in 1998 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society\, the GBBC was the 1st online community science project. During the 4 day weekend\, they invite people to spend time in their favorite places watching and counting as many birds as they can find and reporting them on the GBBC website. To learn more\, click here… \nHow to participate:  Step 1. Decide where you will watch birds; Step 2. Watch birds for 15 minutes or more at least once over the 4 days; Step 3. Report your observations on your favorite app (Merlin or eBird.) If you already use these apps\, keep using them as anything reported during the 4 days will count towards the GBBC. \n 
URL:https://fwas.org/event/2026-great-backyard-bird-count-join-the-world-in-connecting-to-birds/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Bird Count
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T124016
CREATED:20260115T180251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T180251Z
UID:10000751-1770922800-1770928200@fwas.org
SUMMARY:February 2026 General Meeting:  Feather Trails: A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds with Sophie A. H. Osborn
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, February 12\, 2026 for our General Meeting. Tonight’s program will be Feather Trails: A journey of discovery among endangered birds\, with Sophie A. H. Osborn\, an award-winning environmental writer and wildlife biologist whose work has included the study and conservation of more than a dozen bird species in the Americas.  \nSophie will discuss how birds are visible\, vocal sentinels that alert us to environmental harms through their declining numbers or their failure to thrive. In her new book Feather Trails—A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds\, she shares her personal experiences reintroducing endangered Peregrine Falcons\, Hawaiian Crows\, and California Condors to the wild. While immersing readers in the triumphs and tribulations of being a wildlife biologist\, Sophie explores the threats that imperiled these birds\, and reveals that what harmed them threatens us\, too. She will discuss what led to the endangerment of these three captivating species\, recount the efforts of biologists to recover their populations\, and read a few excerpts from her book that describe what it was like to work with these magnificent birds. \nThis will be both a live in-person meeting and streamed on Zoom. Click here for the on-line Zoom link. \nPlease remember to give yourself extra time to arrive as the road construction 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/february-2026-general-meeting-feather-trails-a-journey-of-discovery-among-endangered-birds-with-sophie-a-h-osborn/
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:20260211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T103000
DTSTAMP:20260426T124016
CREATED:20260129T191039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T191408Z
UID:10000771-1770798600-1770805800@fwas.org
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 across the street at the Hilton Hotel. But be aware if there are No Parking signs at the Hilton then you may have to park on the street.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/new-settlers-park-grapevine-formerly-silverlake-with-jim-sipiora/
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:20260208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T124016
CREATED:20250810T194402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T194402Z
UID:10000723-1770537600-1770544800@fwas.org
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/2026-02-08/
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:20260206T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T124016
CREATED:20250810T185541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T191759Z
UID:10000693-1770366600-1770375600@fwas.org
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/2026-02-06/
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:20260125T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260125T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T124016
CREATED:20260123T000001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T000001Z
UID:10000683-1769329800-1769335200@fwas.org
SUMMARY:Trinity Trails Bird Walk (now a monthly walk!)
DESCRIPTION:NOTE:  The January 25th walk is cancelled due to weather.   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-2/
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:20260124T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T124016
CREATED:20260122T235805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T235806Z
UID:10000749-1769238000-1769248800@fwas.org
SUMMARY:Local Bird Walk: Cement Creek Lake\, north Fort Worth at HWY 820 & BUS 287 intersection
DESCRIPTION:The January walk is cancelled due to weather forecast. 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-2/
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:20260120T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T124016
CREATED:20250810T193044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T211147Z
UID:10000716-1768897800-1768906800@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/2026-01-20/
LOCATION:Oliver Nature Park\, 1650 Matlock Rd.\, Mansfield\, TX\, 76063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T124016
CREATED:20250811T230541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T160608Z
UID:10000732-1768550400-1768683600@fwas.org
SUMMARY:Maddin Prairie\, Colorado City\, TX - Trip Attendee Sign-up list is Full
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: The trip attendee list is now full. FWAS was limited to invite 10 participants to join with other North Texas conservation groups to assist in a Bio-blitz to catalog wildlife and plants found on this prairie habitat. If you wish to get on the Wait List\, let Tom Haase know by emai at tom.haase@sbcglobal.net. \nJoin FWAS on a visit to Maddin Prairie Preserve\, located in Mitchell County near Colorado City\, Texas. Maddin Prairie Preserve features remnant and restored mixed-grass prairie\, mesquite savanna and riparian areas. The preserve is owned by Native Prairies Association of Texas (NPAT.) \nMitchell County is approximately 220 miles west of Fort Worth\, The preserve is located about 11 miles south of Colorado City on CR 125 (from I-20\, follow CR 208 south to CR 123\, then east to CR 125\, then north on CR 125 to the entrance)  \nFor exact location of preserve\, enter these coordinates on your mapping application:\n \n32°17’24.6″N 100°47’21.8″W\nNote: If you are interested in checking this location on your own\, Maddin Prairie has limited times when it may be visited. Visit the NPAT webpage.)
URL:https://fwas.org/event/maddin-prairie-colorado-city-tx/
LOCATION:Maddin Prairie Preserve\, Colorado City / Mitchel County / Texas\, Colorado City\, 79512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T124016
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/2026-01-10/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T124016
CREATED:20251219T194449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T194449Z
UID:10000750-1767898800-1767904200@fwas.org
SUMMARY:January 2026 General Meeting: Electric Vehicle Myths and FUD (Fear\, Uncertainty\, Doubt)\, An Owner’s Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, January 8\, 2026\, for our first meeting to usher in a new year. Tonight’s meeting topic is Electric Vehicle Myths and FUD (Fear\, Uncertainty\, Doubt)\, An Owner’s Perspective presented by Eric Pratt. Eric will discuss how electric vehicles are challenging the status quo for transportation. Myths and FUD are used to slow EV adoption\, and they often are less than truthful. The presentation sorts fact from fiction. \nThis will be both a live in-person meeting and streamed on Zoom. \nPlease remember to give yourself extra time to arrive as the road construction 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/january-2026-general-meeting-electric-vehicle-myths-and-fud-fear-uncertainty-doubt-an-owners-perspective/
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:20260106T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T124016
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-2025-2026/2026-01-06/
LOCATION:This will be a Virtual Meeting on Zoom.
CATEGORIES:FWAS Special Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260102T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260102T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T124016
CREATED:20250810T185541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T191759Z
UID:10000692-1767342600-1767351600@fwas.org
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/2026-01-02/
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:20251228T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251228T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T124016
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/2025-12-28/
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:20251227T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251227T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T124016
CREATED:20251014T192934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T192934Z
UID:10000748-1766817000-1766858400@fwas.org
SUMMARY:26th Annual Village Creek Drying Beds Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Come out and join one of our teams to conduct the annual Village Creek Drying Beds (VCDB) Christmas Bird Count (CBC.) This is the 126th Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count\, and the 26th time FWAS participated at VCDB. Contact avianadmin@fwas.org\, and we will connect you with the Count Leader Gabriele Saleh. She will help you join one of the teams. \nA CBC may sound daunting to the inexperienced birder\, but it is actually a great way to improve birding skills and learn from the more experienced birders in our chapter. EXTRA EYES are the most helpful tool when participating in a bird count. Not knowledge of bird species. \nThe Village Creek Drying Beds CBC is a count circle centered at the drying beds on Green Oaks Blvd. in north Arlington. The resulting 15-mile diameter circle allows teams to look for birds on the south end of DFW airport\, the Colleyville Nature Center\, the many city parks in H-E-B\, and the many city parks in Arlington including Lake Arlington\, Village Breek Natural Area\, and habitat along the West Fork Trinity River over to Irving/Grand Prairie. There are only 7 to 8 teams tems in all. But we would love to add more to cover additional parks in this urban environment.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/26th-annual-village-creek-drying-beds-christmas-bird-count/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Bird Count
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T124016
CREATED:20251014T191616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T191616Z
UID:10000747-1766212200-1766253600@fwas.org
SUMMARY:67th Annual Fort Worth Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Come out and join one of 18 teams that conduct the annual Fort Worth Christmas Bird Count (CBC.) This is the 126th Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count\, and the 67th time FWAS participated. Contact Michael Perez\, Count Leader\, and he will help you join one of the teams. \nA CBC may sound daunting to the inexperienced birder\, but it is actually a great way to improve birding skills and learn from the more experienced birders in our chapter. EXTRA EYES are the most helpful tool when participating in a bird count. Not knowledge of bird species. \nThe Fort Worth CBC is a count circle centered NW of downtown Fort Worth in White Settlement (near the intersection of Clifford St. And Comal Ave.) The resulting 15-mile diameter circle allows teams to look for birds on the south shore of Eagle Mountain Lake\, the north shore of Lake Benbrook\, the grassland prairie on ranches near the Parker county line\, and the many city parks in downtown Fort Worth. There are 18 tems in all.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/67th-annual-fort-worth-christmas-bird-count/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Bird Count
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T124016
CREATED:20250810T193044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T211147Z
UID:10000715-1765873800-1765882800@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/2025-12-16/
LOCATION:Oliver Nature Park\, 1650 Matlock Rd.\, Mansfield\, TX\, 76063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T124016
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/2025-12-13/
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:20251211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T124016
CREATED:20251014T185944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T212907Z
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SUMMARY:December 2025 General Meeting: The Nature of Arctic Birds presented by Jean Iron
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, December 11th for our last General Meeting of 2025. \n We will also be hosting a Special Activity tonight! Joy Havner suggested a Bird Shirt Showdown. Wear your best (G-rated please) bird shirt\, Christmas themed if you have it. We want to see those shirts from those joining us virtually as well. \nThe program is The Nature of Arctic Birds\, presented by Jean Iron. Arctic birds have a special attraction for birders and many are amongst our most sought-after species. In this presentation\, Jean will take us north to the Arctic to look at birds whose exceptional endurance and lifestyle are determined by the relentless forces of nature. Physical adaptations of Arctic birds\, their colour schemes\, short breeding season\, populations\, and impressive migrations\, including the swimming migration of Thick-billed Murres\, are characteristics that Jean will highlight with photos. \nThis will be both a live in-person meeting with our speaker joinng us on Zoom.  \nJean is a well-known Ontario birder. She was president of the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) for nine years and editor of its newsletter for 14. In 2016\, she received the OFO Distinguished Ornithologist Award.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/december-2025-general-meeting-the-nature-of-arctic-birds-presented-by-jean-iron/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T090000
DTSTAMP:20260426T124016
CREATED:20250919T163229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T163229Z
UID:10000743-1765351800-1765357200@fwas.org
SUMMARY:JW Dunlop Sports Center Park with Jim Sipiora
DESCRIPTION:Join Jim Sipiora for a bird walk around Dunlop Park and along the wooded habitat on NW Green Oaks Blvd and N. Fielder Road. Jim plans to lead this walk until the Village Creek Drying Beds (VCDB) reopens.  \nMeet the group in the parking lot directly across from the VCDB entrance. Start time is 7:30 AM. Targeted birds will be winter visitors and possible sightings of water fowl in flight over the beds.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/jw-dunlop-sports-center-park-with-jim-sipiora/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:J.W. Dunlop Sports Center\, 1500 NW Green Oaks Blvd.\, Arlington\, 76012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T124016
CREATED:20250810T185541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T191759Z
UID:10000691-1764923400-1764932400@fwas.org
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/2025-12-05/
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:20251123T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T124016
CREATED:20250515T200005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T165151Z
UID:10000681-1763886600-1763892000@fwas.org
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/2025-11-23/
LOCATION:Trinity Trails / Clearfork Trinity\,  Fort Worth\, 3000 S. Hulen St.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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