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Adults-Only Hike
LOCATION: Voas Nature Area, 19286 Lexington Rd, Minburn
DATE/TIME: June 8, 7-8pm
Ever been on a hike and wanted to know more about the park you’re at or something you see? Come join Naturalist Erica on an evening hike where adults get to take center stage. This guided hike is for 18+ individuals to come explore nature and rediscover your sense of childlike wonder. *Register to be notified of weather cancelation.
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Silly Skunks
LOCATION: Voas Nature Area, 19286 Lexington Rd, Minburn
DATE/TIME: June 13 & 17, 10-11am
Most people avoid going near them at all cost and run for tomato juice at the sight of one. But come learn why it’s not bad having skunks as a wild neighbor; and the recipe for actually getting the smell of skunk spray out. *Register to be notified of weather cancelation
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June Bird (and Awe) Hike
LOCATION: Kuehn Conservation Area, 32828 Houston Tr, Earlham
DATE/TIME: June 17, 8:30-10:30am
DCCB is offering seasonal bird hikes as part of the Beginner to Birder (B2B) Project, meant to nurture new birders or those who want to ramp up their skills. The diversity will increase each month as new birds arrive. Binoculars and books will be provided. *Registration required
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Summer Solstice Sunset Celebration
LOCATION: Astronomical clock at Hanging Rock, 916 Redfield St, Redfield
DATE: Thursday, June 21, 8-9pm
Join DCCB naturalists at the astronomical clock atop the ridge at Hanging Rock to observe and celebrate the sunset of Summer Solstice. The meaning of the word solstice is, “sol”- sun and “stice”- to stand still. Perhaps the frenetic pace of your life could use a little stand-still time. Explore metering time in a different scale, a clock made of rocks, and enjoy the magic of a sunset. *Register to be notified of weather cancelation
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Reptile Talk
LOCATION: Forest Park Museum, 14581 K Ave, Perry
DATE/TIME: June 23, 10-11am
Learn about our scaled friends and meet a couple of our critters at this live animal program. *Register to be notified of weather cancelation
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The Dallas County Conservation Board was established in 1962 to protect, preserve, and enhance our natural resources by providing opportunities to improve the public's quality of life through environmental education, ecosystem management, outdoor recreation, and historic preservation. |
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