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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T090000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T163229Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T164234
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/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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T164234
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/2025-11-23/
LOCATION:Trinity Trails / Clearfork Trinity\,  Fort Worth\, 3000 S. Hulen St.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T164234
CREATED:20250810T193044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T211147Z
UID:10000714-1763454600-1763463600@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/2025-11-18/
LOCATION:Oliver Nature Park\, 1650 Matlock Rd.\, Mansfield\, TX\, 76063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T164234
CREATED:20251014T182425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T192914Z
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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. 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/
LOCATION:Cement Creek Lake\, Fort Worth\, Fort Worth\, 76106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T164234
CREATED:20251014T183612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T183648Z
UID:10000745-1763060400-1763065800@fwas.org
SUMMARY:November General Meeting: Audubon's Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a talk about the upcoming 126th annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC.) \nMichael Perez\, the FWAS Count Leader/Compiler\, will share how the Christmas Bird Count\, a Citizen Science program\, is a helpful tool for everyday scientists. There are a number of projects everyday citizens can involve themselves in. Each December\, bird lovers can assist with the National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count. Volunteers help document bird sightings throughout Fort Worth\, providing important data that supports research on bird populations. Learn about the history of this initiative and discover how you can get involved—step up and help count! This year\, FWAS will host our 67th Annual Fort Worth CBC and 26th Village Creek Drying Beds CBC. \nContact Michel on how to join one of the CBC teams. Volunteers are needed!!
URL:https://fwas.org/event/november-general-meeting-audubons-christmas-bird-count/
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:20251112T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T090000
DTSTAMP:20260426T164234
CREATED:20250919T163229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T163229Z
UID:10000742-1762932600-1762938000@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/2025-11-12/
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:20251108T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T164234
CREATED:20250810T191524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T191524Z
UID:10000702-1762590600-1762599600@fwas.org
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/2025-11-08/
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;VALUE=DATE:20251108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251109
DTSTAMP:20260426T164234
CREATED:20250711T205651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T205839Z
UID:10000678-1762588800-1762621200@fwas.org
SUMMARY:Nov. 7-8\, 2025:  Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Join Tom Haase for this overnight trip to Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in southwest Oklahoma (near Lawton / Fort Sill.) Tom will send additional details later in the summer. such as driving\, ride-share\, and motel suggestions. He may limit the number of participants.\nLet Tom know if you plan to join him. Send him an email at:  tom.haase@sbcglobal.net \nRead more about the refuge at:  https://www.fws.gov/refuge/wichita-mountains
URL:https://fwas.org/event/nov-7-8-2025-wichita-mountains-wildlife-refuge/2025-11-08/
LOCATION:Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge\, OK\, 21088 State Hwy 115\, Cache\, OK\, 73527\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T164234
CREATED:20250810T185541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T191759Z
UID:10000690-1762504200-1762513200@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/2025-11-07/
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;VALUE=DATE:20251107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251108
DTSTAMP:20260426T164234
CREATED:20250711T205651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T205839Z
UID:10000677-1762473600-1762559999@fwas.org
SUMMARY:Nov. 7-8\, 2025:  Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Join Tom Haase for this overnight trip to Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in southwest Oklahoma (near Lawton / Fort Sill.) Tom will send additional details later in the summer. such as driving\, ride-share\, and motel suggestions. He may limit the number of participants.\nLet Tom know if you plan to join him. Send him an email at:  tom.haase@sbcglobal.net \nRead more about the refuge at:  https://www.fws.gov/refuge/wichita-mountains
URL:https://fwas.org/event/nov-7-8-2025-wichita-mountains-wildlife-refuge/2025-11-07/
LOCATION:Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge\, OK\, 21088 State Hwy 115\, Cache\, OK\, 73527\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T093000
DTSTAMP:20260426T164234
CREATED:20250810T194402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T194402Z
UID:10000722-1762068600-1762075800@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/2025-11-02/
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:20251028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T164234
CREATED:20250816T210049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T210246Z
UID:10000734-1761676200-1761679800@fwas.org
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-2025-2026/2025-10-28/
LOCATION:This will be a Virtual Meeting on Zoom.
CATEGORIES:FWAS Special Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T164234
CREATED:20250515T200005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T165151Z
UID:10000680-1761467400-1761472800@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/2025-10-26/
LOCATION:Trinity Trails / Clearfork Trinity\,  Fort Worth\, 3000 S. Hulen St.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T164234
CREATED:20250810T193044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T211147Z
UID:10000713-1761035400-1761044400@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/2025-10-21/
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:20251011T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T164234
CREATED:20250810T191524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T191524Z
UID:10000701-1760171400-1760180400@fwas.org
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/2025-10-11/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T164234
CREATED:20250828T200625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T201052Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Lake Waxahachie Big Sit! at Ted D.'s home
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Lake Waxahachie Big Sit! event will be on Saturday\, Oct 11\, 2025\, 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!” Participants now also have a chance to win a pair of Zeiss Conquest® HD 8x 42 binoculars. The team that finds the “Golden Bird*” will win the binoculars. (READ TED’S FULL DETAILS HERE.) \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 we know 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
URL:https://fwas.org/event/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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ORGANIZER;CN="Ted Drozdowski":MAILTO:muddykayak@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T164234
CREATED:20250916T165456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T165456Z
UID:10000740-1760034600-1760041800@fwas.org
SUMMARY:October General Meeting:  Raptor Quest: Chasing America's Raptors
DESCRIPTION:Our October General Meeting\, Raptor Quest: Chasing America’s Raptors\, will be presented by Scott Harris.  \nScott spent 17 months\, chasing 53 Raptors across 34 states—his version of a Raptor Big Year. RaptorQuest is about his adventures\, misadventures\, successes and failures. From -36 degree days\, to ones over 100 degrees\, to just getting on the bird just in time\, to the frustrations of missing one by minutes. It’s about the birds—of course—but it’s also about the people he met\, the things he learned and why he’s already working on his next adventure.   \nScott Harris\, Author\nThis meeting will be both in-person at our regular meeting location\, and streamed on Zoom. Our speaker will join us via Zoom from his home in South Carolina. The program and chapter announcements will start at 7:00 PM. Come early at 6:30 to visit and have refreshments. The Zoom Meeting room will open at 6:30 PM.  \nClick here for the Zoom link. \n  \nNOTE: It is impossible to predict the road closures and detours caused by on-going construction. We discovered (too late) that the access to Parking lot A from Camp Bowie Blvd. was closed for our September meeting. Use your mapping program take West 7th Street to Clifton Street. Parking Lot A is on Clifton Street. 
URL:https://fwas.org/event/october-general-meeting-raptor-quest-chasing-americas-raptors/
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:20251008T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T090000
DTSTAMP:20260426T164234
CREATED:20250919T163229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T163229Z
UID:10000741-1759908600-1759914000@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/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:J.W. Dunlop Sports Center\, 1500 NW Green Oaks Blvd.\, Arlington\, 76012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T164234
CREATED:20250810T185541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T191759Z
UID:10000689-1759480200-1759489200@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/2025-10-03/
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:20250928T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T164234
CREATED:20250515T200005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T165151Z
UID:10000679-1759048200-1759053600@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/2025-09-28/
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:20250916T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T164234
CREATED:20250810T193044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T211147Z
UID:10000712-1758011400-1758020400@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/2025-09-16/
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:20250914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250914T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T164234
CREATED:20250810T194402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T194402Z
UID:10000721-1757836800-1757844000@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/2025-09-14/
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:20250913T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T164234
CREATED:20250810T191524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T191524Z
UID:10000700-1757748600-1757757600@fwas.org
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/2025-09-13/
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:20250911T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T164234
CREATED:20250810T200342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T200342Z
UID:10000725-1757615400-1757622600@fwas.org
SUMMARY:FWAS General Meeting:  Flight Plan\, a Nat'l Audubon Strategic Plan Overview
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first Chapter General Member’s Meeting of the 2025-2026 season. Tonight’s program is Flight Plan and Fort Worth Audubon: Bending the Bird Curve\, presented by Chloe Crumley\, Audubon Texas Engagement Manager. Chloe will share National Audubon’s Strategic Plan which set their ambitions to help reverse the trend of biodiversity decline. With help from local chapters and engaging the community\, they hope to spread awareness and inspire the next generation of birders. \nThe meeting will be both a live event and streamed on Zoom. Details for joining the web stream will be added here and on our home page. The meeting will begin at 7:00PM with chapter business announcements\, a short bird identification program\, and a social visitation time beginning at 6:30 PM.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/fwas-general-meeting-flight-plan-a-natl-audubon-strategic-plan-overview/
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:20250906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T164234
CREATED:20250828T202310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T202310Z
UID:10000739-1757149200-1757169000@fwas.org
SUMMARY:Fall\, 2025\, YardSmart Conference
DESCRIPTION:Come out and learn tips on Gardening\, Composting\, Drip Irrigation\, and Fall Vegetables & Pruning. Fort Worth Audubon will be one of several vendors sharing information on conservation and North Texas natural habitat. YardSmart is held twice a year in the spring and fall seasons. The presenters offer programs in both English and Spanish. 
URL:https://fwas.org/event/fall-2025-yardsmart-conference/
LOCATION:Rose Marine Theater\, 1440 N. Main Street\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76164\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T164234
CREATED:20250810T185541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T191759Z
UID:10000688-1757057400-1757066400@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/2025-09-05/
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:20250902T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T164234
CREATED:20250816T210049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T210246Z
UID:10000733-1756837800-1756841400@fwas.org
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-2025-2026/2025-09-02/
LOCATION:This will be a Virtual Meeting on Zoom.
CATEGORIES:FWAS Special Meeting
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