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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/2025-09-13/
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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T143000
DTSTAMP:20260427T020129
CREATED:20250828T202310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T202310Z
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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:20260427T020129
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/2025-09-05/
LOCATION:Kelley Park\, 4195 W. Arkansas Lane in Arlington\, 4195 W. Arkansas Lane\, Arlington\, TX
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T020129
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-2025-2026/2025-09-02/
LOCATION:This will be a Virtual Meeting on Zoom.
CATEGORIES:FWAS Special Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T020129
CREATED:20250704T175020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T175147Z
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SUMMARY:Birding at the Village Creek Drying Beds is Cancelled until Further notice (open this event to read more)
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: The Village Creek Bird Walks are canceled until further notice. The city of Fort Worth\, the FW Water Department  and the Environmental Protection Agency have responded to an oil spill in early May.  A 16-inch crude oil pipeline ruptured\, releasing 2\,600 barrels of oil into a municipal sewer line that is part of Fort Worth’s wastewater system. The clean-up resulted in discharging the collected sludge waste at the Village Creek Drying Bed. The process to remove the waste is to let the sludge dry\, then dredge the waste and dispose of it properly. This is what the beds were used for before the more modern mechanical waste treatment plants were developed. The frequent rains that occurred in May and June has slowed the drying process. Hopefully the beds will be reopened to visitors and bird watchers after the oil waste product is safely removed.  \nJoin Jim Sipiora as he explores the Village Creek Drying Beds on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. The drying beds are located on Green Oaks Blvd. in north Arlington just west of the River Legacy Park entrance. Meet everyone at the Dunlop Sports Center parking lot at 1500 NW Green Oaks Blvd. The parking lot is located across the street from the gate to the drying beds facility. Walking is mostly on level gravel and paved roads\, with some excursions through tall grass. Bring insect repellent if it rained recently. \nStart times at the parking lot: \nOctober through May\, meet at 8:30 AM \nJune through September\, meet at 6:30 AM.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/birding-at-the-village-creek-drying-beds-in-north-arlington-3/2025-08-13/
LOCATION:Village Creek Drying Beds\, Meet in the parking lot of the Dunlop Sports Center on the south side of Green Oaks Blvd. between Davis Dr. and Fielder Rd. in Arlington\, across from the entrance to Village Creek Drying Beds.\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T093000
DTSTAMP:20260427T020129
CREATED:20220901T223637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240706T190514Z
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SUMMARY:Birding at Foster Park\, Fort Worth\, TX
DESCRIPTION:Join Jean Ferguson at Foster Park on the second Saturday of every month. (NOTE: Because of conflicts\, this walk will be held on the first Saturday in the months of December\, 2024\, and February & March\, 2025) The 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.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/birding-at-foster-park-fort-worth-tx/2025-08-09/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T093000
DTSTAMP:20260427T020129
CREATED:20240706T174724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T143152Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday (Friday Feathers) Kelley Park\, Arlington\, TX
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 \nNOTE:  Because the first Friday in July\, 2025\, is on the 4TH\, Chuck asked to reschedule that walk moving it forward to the last Friday\,  June 27th.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/first-friday-feathers-kelley-park-arlington-tx-2/2025-08-01/
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:20250712T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T093000
DTSTAMP:20260427T020129
CREATED:20220901T223637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240706T190514Z
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SUMMARY:Birding at Foster Park\, Fort Worth\, TX
DESCRIPTION:Join Jean Ferguson at Foster Park on the second Saturday of every month. (NOTE: Because of conflicts\, this walk will be held on the first Saturday in the months of December\, 2024\, and February & March\, 2025) The 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.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/birding-at-foster-park-fort-worth-tx/2025-07-12/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T020129
CREATED:20250704T175020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T175147Z
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SUMMARY:Birding at the Village Creek Drying Beds is Cancelled until Further notice (open this event to read more)
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: The Village Creek Bird Walks are canceled until further notice. The city of Fort Worth\, the FW Water Department  and the Environmental Protection Agency have responded to an oil spill in early May.  A 16-inch crude oil pipeline ruptured\, releasing 2\,600 barrels of oil into a municipal sewer line that is part of Fort Worth’s wastewater system. The clean-up resulted in discharging the collected sludge waste at the Village Creek Drying Bed. The process to remove the waste is to let the sludge dry\, then dredge the waste and dispose of it properly. This is what the beds were used for before the more modern mechanical waste treatment plants were developed. The frequent rains that occurred in May and June has slowed the drying process. Hopefully the beds will be reopened to visitors and bird watchers after the oil waste product is safely removed.  \nJoin Jim Sipiora as he explores the Village Creek Drying Beds on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. The drying beds are located on Green Oaks Blvd. in north Arlington just west of the River Legacy Park entrance. Meet everyone at the Dunlop Sports Center parking lot at 1500 NW Green Oaks Blvd. The parking lot is located across the street from the gate to the drying beds facility. Walking is mostly on level gravel and paved roads\, with some excursions through tall grass. Bring insect repellent if it rained recently. \nStart times at the parking lot: \nOctober through May\, meet at 8:30 AM \nJune through September\, meet at 6:30 AM.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/birding-at-the-village-creek-drying-beds-in-north-arlington-3/2025-07-09/
LOCATION:Village Creek Drying Beds\, Meet in the parking lot of the Dunlop Sports Center on the south side of Green Oaks Blvd. between Davis Dr. and Fielder Rd. in Arlington\, across from the entrance to Village Creek Drying Beds.\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T020129
CREATED:20240706T174724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T143152Z
UID:10000598-1751009400-1751018400@fwas.org
SUMMARY:First Friday (Friday Feathers) Kelley Park\, Arlington\, TX
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 \nNOTE:  Because the first Friday in July\, 2025\, is on the 4TH\, Chuck asked to reschedule that walk moving it forward to the last Friday\,  June 27th.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/first-friday-feathers-kelley-park-arlington-tx-2/2025-06-27/
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:20250620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T093000
DTSTAMP:20260427T020129
CREATED:20231128T154256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240706T200308Z
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SUMMARY:Prairie Walk at Sid Richardson Tract/Benbrook Lake
DESCRIPTION:Join Suzanne Tuttle to explore this tract of prairie land on the southeast shore of Benbrook Lake. It 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. The meet-up times for April\, May and June will be 8:00 AM. The 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-2-2/2025-06-20/
LOCATION:Sid Richardson Tract / Benbrook Lake\, Old Granbury Rd\, Crowley\, TX\, 76036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Local Bird Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T093000
DTSTAMP:20260427T020129
CREATED:20220901T223637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240706T190514Z
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SUMMARY:Birding at Foster Park\, Fort Worth\, TX
DESCRIPTION:Join Jean Ferguson at Foster Park on the second Saturday of every month. (NOTE: Because of conflicts\, this walk will be held on the first Saturday in the months of December\, 2024\, and February & March\, 2025) The 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.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/birding-at-foster-park-fort-worth-tx/2025-06-14/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T020129
CREATED:20220901T225319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T174825Z
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SUMMARY:Birding at the Village Creek Drying Beds in north Arlington
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: The Village Creek Bird Walks are canceled until further notice. The city of Fort Worth\, the FW Water Department  and the Environmental Protection Agency have responded to an oil spill in early May.  A 16-inch crude oil pipeline ruptured\, releasing 2\,600 barrels of oil into a municipal sewer line that is part of Fort Worth’s wastewater system. The clean-up resulted in discharging the collected sludge waste at the Village Creek Drying Bed. The process to remove the waste is to let the sludge dry\, then dredge the waste and dispose of it properly. This is what the beds were used for before the more modern mechanical waste treatment plants were developed. The frequent rains that occurred in May and June has slowed the drying process. Hopefully the beds will be reopened to visitors and bird watchers after the oil waste product is safely removed.  \nJoin Jim Sipiora as he explores the Village Creek Drying Beds on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. The drying beds are located on Green Oaks Blvd. in north Arlington just west of the River Legacy Park entrance. Meet everyone at the Dunlop Sports Center parking lot at 1500 NW Green Oaks Blvd. The parking lot is located across the street from the gate to the drying beds facility. Walking is mostly on level gravel and paved roads\, with some excursions through tall grass. Bring insect repellent if it rained recently. \nStart times at the parking lot: \nOctober through May\, meet at 8:30 AM \nJune through September\, meet at 6:30 AM.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/birding-at-the-village-creek-drying-beds-in-north-arlington/2025-06-11/
LOCATION:Village Creek Drying Beds\, Meet in the parking lot of the Dunlop Sports Center on the south side of Green Oaks Blvd. between Davis Dr. and Fielder Rd. in Arlington\, across from the entrance to Village Creek Drying Beds.\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T093000
DTSTAMP:20260427T020129
CREATED:20240706T174724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T143152Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday (Friday Feathers) Kelley Park\, Arlington\, TX
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 \nNOTE:  Because the first Friday in July\, 2025\, is on the 4TH\, Chuck asked to reschedule that walk moving it forward to the last Friday\,  June 27th.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/first-friday-feathers-kelley-park-arlington-tx-2/2025-06-06/
LOCATION:Kelley Park\, 4195 W. Arkansas Lane in Arlington\, 4195 W. Arkansas Lane\, Arlington\, TX
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T020129
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/2025-05-25/
LOCATION:Trinity Trails / Clearfork Trinity\,  Fort Worth\, 3000 S. Hulen St.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T103000
DTSTAMP:20260427T020129
CREATED:20220901T230408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240706T193226Z
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SUMMARY:Observations at Oliver Nature Park\, Mansfield\, TX
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.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/observations-at-oliver-nature-park-mansfield-tx/2025-05-20/
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:20250516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T093000
DTSTAMP:20260427T020129
CREATED:20231128T154256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240706T200308Z
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SUMMARY:Prairie Walk at Sid Richardson Tract/Benbrook Lake
DESCRIPTION:Join Suzanne Tuttle to explore this tract of prairie land on the southeast shore of Benbrook Lake. It 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. The meet-up times for April\, May and June will be 8:00 AM. The 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-2-2/2025-05-16/
LOCATION:Sid Richardson Tract / Benbrook Lake\, Old Granbury Rd\, Crowley\, TX\, 76036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Local Bird Walks
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T020129
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T174825Z
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SUMMARY:Birding at the Village Creek Drying Beds in north Arlington
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: The Village Creek Bird Walks are canceled until further notice. The city of Fort Worth\, the FW Water Department  and the Environmental Protection Agency have responded to an oil spill in early May.  A 16-inch crude oil pipeline ruptured\, releasing 2\,600 barrels of oil into a municipal sewer line that is part of Fort Worth’s wastewater system. The clean-up resulted in discharging the collected sludge waste at the Village Creek Drying Bed. The process to remove the waste is to let the sludge dry\, then dredge the waste and dispose of it properly. This is what the beds were used for before the more modern mechanical waste treatment plants were developed. The frequent rains that occurred in May and June has slowed the drying process. Hopefully the beds will be reopened to visitors and bird watchers after the oil waste product is safely removed.  \nJoin Jim Sipiora as he explores the Village Creek Drying Beds on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. The drying beds are located on Green Oaks Blvd. in north Arlington just west of the River Legacy Park entrance. Meet everyone at the Dunlop Sports Center parking lot at 1500 NW Green Oaks Blvd. The parking lot is located across the street from the gate to the drying beds facility. Walking is mostly on level gravel and paved roads\, with some excursions through tall grass. Bring insect repellent if it rained recently. \nStart times at the parking lot: \nOctober through May\, meet at 8:30 AM \nJune through September\, meet at 6:30 AM.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/birding-at-the-village-creek-drying-beds-in-north-arlington/2025-05-14/
LOCATION:Village Creek Drying Beds\, Meet in the parking lot of the Dunlop Sports Center on the south side of Green Oaks Blvd. between Davis Dr. and Fielder Rd. in Arlington\, across from the entrance to Village Creek Drying Beds.\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T103000
DTSTAMP:20260427T020129
CREATED:20220901T223637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240706T190514Z
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SUMMARY:Birding at Foster Park\, Fort Worth\, TX
DESCRIPTION:Join Jean Ferguson at Foster Park on the second Saturday of every month. (NOTE: Because of conflicts\, this walk will be held on the first Saturday in the months of December\, 2024\, and February & March\, 2025) The 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.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/birding-at-foster-park-fort-worth-tx/2025-05-10/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T020129
CREATED:20250409T150305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T150534Z
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SUMMARY:May 2025 FWAS General Meeting: The Language of Birds presented by Nathan Pieplow
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday night at 7:00 PM for our last monthly meeting before the summer break. \nThe program will be The Language of Bird\, presented by Nathan Pieplow from the University of Colorado. Nathan is the author of the Peterson Field Guide to Bird Sounds and author of the bird sound blog Earbirding.com. \nAll around us\, all the time\, the birds are telling us who they are and what they are doing. In this talk Nathan unlocks the secrets of their language. You’ll listen in on the pillow talk of a pair of Red-winged Blackbirds\, and learn the secret signals that Cliff Swallows use when they have found food. You’ll learn how one bird sound can have many meanings\, and how one meaning can have many sounds—and how\, sometimes\, the meaning isn’t in the sounds at all. This talk from the author of the Peterson Field Guide to Bird Sounds is an accessible\, entertaining introduction to a fascinating topic. \nThis meeting will be both an in-person and streamed on-line event. Click here to go to the Zoom link.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/may-2025-fwas-general-meeting-the-language-of-birds-presented-by-nathan-pieplow/
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:20250508T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T020129
CREATED:20250219T222952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T174747Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, May 8\, 2025: FWAS Big Sit! at Richland Creek WMA
DESCRIPTION:NOTE:   For the volunteers who registered for this event\, Ted had to reschedule to May 8\, 2025.\nRain date will be May 9th. \nJoin Ted Drozdowski and other Ft. Worth Audubon team members as we take part in this year’s 29th 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. This year Ted is inviting more folks to participate. As with all Big Sits\, we plan on being there from dawn to dusk\, but participants are free to come and go as they please. We were forced to cancel our participation in 2024 due to flooding from all of last spring’s unseasonal rains. In 2023\, our team won 1st place in our division with 96 species! We hope to top that this year.  \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.  \nTo sign up\, contact Ted Drozdowski at drozdovekie@sbcglobal.net\, or call (817) 908-6897. Ted will select the exact location at the WMA as the date draws closer. He looks for the best location to see the marsh and the nearby woodlands. \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-1st-fwas-big-sit-at-richland-creek-wma/
LOCATION:Richland Creek WMA (Carl Frentress Unit)\, TX
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T020129
CREATED:20250409T151818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T154904Z
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SUMMARY:Lake Lewisville ELA Mini-Sit Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:he Friends of LLELA Mini Sit Fundraiser birding event will be held on May 3\, 2025 from 5:30 AM to Noon. This event welcomes all bird watchers\, from novices to pros at LLELA\, the 2600 acre wildlife refuge below the Lewisville dam. Our species list is over 275.  \nCreate your team\, from 3 to 6 birders\, and record all observations during the event hours. We will celebrate with an included picnic lunch afterwards. The fee is $20 per person. Please indicate your team leader’s name when you register.  \nAll funds will go towards repairing and activating the MOTUS tracking device located on top of the dam. Details will be sent to all registered team leaders.  \nJoin us for a fun morning of birding! Questions? Email Sue Yost here.   \nPre-registration is required at llela.org
URL:https://fwas.org/event/lake-lewisville-ela-mini-sit-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Lake Lewisville Eironmental Learing Area\, 201 E. Jones Street\, Lewisville\, 75057\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Nature Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T103000
DTSTAMP:20260427T020129
CREATED:20240706T174724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T143152Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday (Friday Feathers) Kelley Park\, Arlington\, TX
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 \nNOTE:  Because the first Friday in July\, 2025\, is on the 4TH\, Chuck asked to reschedule that walk moving it forward to the last Friday\,  June 27th.
URL:https://fwas.org/event/first-friday-feathers-kelley-park-arlington-tx-2/2025-05-02/
LOCATION:Kelley Park\, 4195 W. Arkansas Lane in Arlington\, 4195 W. Arkansas Lane\, Arlington\, TX
CATEGORIES:Local Bird Walks
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