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Celebrate the changing seasons with fun chemistry experiments.

5-8Y

Sa 02/25 1-2 PM $20 Winter M 03/13 9-10 AM $20 Spring

9-14Y

Sa 02/25 2:30-3:30 PM $20 Winter M 03/13 10:30-11:30 AM $20 Spring

CARNIVOROUS PLANTS (5Y+)

Learn about carnivorous plants and their role in the environment. Sa 03/11 2:30-3:30 PM $15

ANIMAL SCIENCE (5Y+)

Meet live animals and learn how adaptations help them survive. Tu 03/14 10-11 AM $15

CHILDREN’S GARDENING (5Y+)

Dissect a seed & plant a mini garden to learn how plants grow. Th 03/16 9:30-10:30 AM $15

WILD ABOUT BIRDS (5Y+)

Learn about bird species, binocular use, attracting birds and more through nature hikes, live animal visits and crafts. M 02/13 11 AM-12 PM $15 Sa 02/18 11 AM-12 PM $15 M 03/13 9-10 AM $15

SATURDAY SCIENCE (5Y+)

Explore science through hands-on experiments, hikes and more. Sa 03/25-04/15 2-3:30 PM $55/3 classes

FAMILY ACTIVITIES

STARGAZING WITH ASTRONOMERS (ALL AGES)

Explore the night skies with high-powered telescopes from the Fort Worth Astronomical Society.

Sa 01/28 6:30-8 PM Free

GLOW NIGHT (5Y+)

Learn about animals that light up the park with glow activities.

Sa 02/04 7-8 PM $15

EVENING BY THE CAMPFIRE (ALL AGES)

Revel in a winter’s evening by a roaring fire at Rose Park. Make s’mores, learn fire building and listen to constellation stories. Sa 02/11 6-7:30 PM $20

FROZEN FEST (ALL AGES)

Chill out with us at Frozen Fest! Conduct frozen experiments, create tracks in the ‘snow’, make snowflakes, learn about animals in winter, enjoy a story walk, photos and a scavenger hunt.

Sa 02/11 1-3 PM $15

GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT (ALL AGES)

Participate in the Natl Audubon Society’s Great Backyard Bird Count by counting the birds at our local parks and with games on the Goosechase app from February 13-20, 2023.

Game Code: BLZ13RP Password: nature

FAMILY CAMPING TRIP (ALL AGES)

Let’s go camping! This one-night excursion includes a campsite with nearby restrooms, a tent, s’mores by the campfire, hiking and fishing. BYO equipment to save $25. Must register by 2/27. 03/04-03/05 2 PM Sa-11 AM Su $190/family

Preregistration required for all classes. Check online listing for class location.

MAC members save $2 on all Nature programs. Register at least 3 business days in advance to save an additional $5!

ARTS & CRAFTS

TERRARIUM WORKSHOP (5Y+)

Use your imagination to create a mini succulent ecosystem. M 02/20 11-11:45 AM $20 Zoo Animals Th 03/16 1-1:45 PM $20 Spring Su 04/23 12:30-1:15 PM $20 Bug Life

NATURE ARTS & CRAFTS (2Y+)

Get crafty in the great outdoors! Create a new project each class.

ALL AGES

Sa 01/21 2-3 PM $15 Bookmarks W 03/15 9:30-10:30 AM $20 Rock Painting

5Y+

Sa 02/25 11 AM-12 PM $15 Bird Feeders Su 02/26 1-2 PM $15 Fairytale Flowers Sa 03/11 1-2 PM $20 Tie Dye

M 03/13 3-4 PM $15 Seed Paper

7Y+

Sa 01/28 2-3:30 PM $20 Galaxy Art Th 03/16 11 AM-12 PM $20 Yarn Flowers

ART IN NATURE (13-18Y)

Nature is the world’s greatest source of inspiration! Write, draw, photograph, and study different aspects of nature and how they can relate to our lives and our artistic creativity. F 04/14-04/28 6-7:30 PM $45/3 weeks

GIRL SCOUT BADGES

PADDLING BADGE (7Y+)

Paddling with friends is an unforgettable experience!

Su 03/05 2-4 PM $65/1 adult & 1 child

FISHING FUN (5Y+)

Fish with your troop and receive an Oliver Nature Park Patch! Sa 03/25 6-7:30 PM $25 Su 04/30 4:30-6 PM $25

SPACE SCIENCE STEM BADGE (5Y+)

Daisy, Brownie, and Juniors will complete the requirements to earn their level’s space badge. Sa 01/28 5-6:30 PM $25

Preregistration required for all classes. Check online listing for class location.

MAC members save $2 on all Nature programs. Register at least 3 business days in advance to save an additional $5!

ARCHERY (5Y+)

Take aim at a new hobby! Beginning archers learn basic techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. Archery Alliance offers a series of lessons with new skills each week.

INTRO TO ARCHERY (5-11Y)

Su 01/15 6:15-7:15 PM $20 M 02/20 1-2 PM $20 Tu 03/14 1-2 PM $20

INTRO TO ARCHERY (12Y+)

Su 01/29 6:15-7:15 PM $20 M 02/20 2:15-3:15 PM $20 Tu 03/14 2:15-3:15 PM $20

ARCHERY ALLIANCE (5-11Y)

Su 01/08-01/29 3:45-4:45 PM $60/4 weeks Su 02/05-02/26 3:45-4:45 PM $60/4 weeks Th 04/06-04/27 5-6 PM $60/4 weeks

ARCHERY ALLIANCE (12Y+)

Su 01/08-01/29 5-6 PM

$60/4 weeks Su 02/05-02/26 5-6 PM $60/4 weeks Th 04/06-04/27 6:15-7:15 PM $60/4 weeks

FISHING

INTRO TO FISHING (1-16Y)

You’re never too young to learn to fish! Perfect beginner class and practice session.

Su 03/12 2-3 PM $15 F 03/17 9:30-10:30 AM $15 F 03/17 11 AM-12 PM $15

FISHING CLUB (1-16Y)

Reel in the big one! Learn basics of fishing, safety, and casting.

Tu 03/07-04/04 6-7 PM

$45/ 4 weeks Su 04/02-04/30 2-3 PM $45/ 4 weeks Su 04/02-04/30 3:15-4:15 PM $45/ 4 weeks

NITE BITE (3-16Y)

Nighttime is feeding time for the lunkers! We will be using special fishing techniques to catch catfish on this nighttime adventure.

Sa 03/25 8-9 PM $15

ADVENTURE CLUB (7-14Y)

Have an adventure close to home! Learn outdoor skills like camping, Leave No Trace, knot tying, fishing, hiking & more. Th 03/02-03/30 6-7:30 PM $70/4 weeks

KAYAKING

KAYAKING 101 (7Y+)

Take a break from the trails & get on the water! Explore a scenic paddle in dual-seated kayaks while looking for wildlife & plants with a naturalist. Instruction given on safety, proper techniques & an eco-friendly approach to paddle sports. Sa 03/11 8-10 AM $30 Su 03/19 2:30-4:30 PM $30 Sa 04/01 8-10 AM $30 Sa 04/15 8-10 AM $30

ADVANCED KAYAKING (18Y+)

Challenge yourself to the next step! This trip will paddle a little faster and further than our intro tours; not for kids or first-timers!

Tu 04/18 6-8 PM $30

PAINT & PADDLE (12Y+)

Join us for a guided kayak tour with an artistic twist! Paddle along scenic Mountain Creek and find an inspiring spot to create a watercolor painting from a kayak. We provide all supplies and instruction, just bring an open mind to learn and enjoy!

F 03/17 6-8 PM $35

PUPPIES & PADDLES (18Y+)

Spend time with your dog and on the water in this memorable hour-long paddle with your pup on a sit-on-top kayak.

Su 03/19 1-2 PM $25

HIKE WITH A NATURALIST (2Y+)

Guided hikes with our trained naturalists help all ages learn more about the flora and fauna that call our park home! Rotating themes create a unique experience each time. Adults must register with kids; discounted rate applies.

NIGHT HIKE

Sa 01/21 6-7:30 PM $20

BIRD HIKE

Sa 02/25 9-10:30 AM $20

POLLINATOR HIKE

Su 03/12 5-6:30 PM $20

BUG HIKE

W 03/15 2-3:30 PM $20

PLANT ID HIKE

TENNIS NATURE EDUCATION

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