Hands-on activities, wildlife education, activities for kids, outdoor fun happening at the 8th annual Nature Fest.
Round up the family and enjoy a day of fun when the Prairie Oaks Master Naturalist Chapter hosts its 8th annual Nature Fest from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Bosque River Trail Nature Center in Stephenville.
The free event will include hands-on activities, wildlife education, activities for kids and outdoor fun.
Check out the lineup!
• Kids take home a free rod and reel while supplies last! Pick up your rod and reel and stop by for free bottles of water.
• Reptiles with a Ranger: Get up close with Texas reptiles with rangers from Lake Brownwood State Park.
• Erath County Master Gardeners: Native plants, pollinator gardening and kids’ activity.
• Bats in Your Backyard: You might be surprised who your neighbors are after dark.
• Scope it Out: See the natural world up close through microscopes.
• Texas Bluebirds: Learn about one of Texas's most beloved backyard birds.
• Honey Bees: The buzz on native pollinators and why they matter.
• Texas Botanical Garden and Native American Interpretive Center: The role of bison to early peoples and the formation of the prairie ecosystem.
• Meridian State Park: Critter Connections, track matching, and coloring pages.
• Nature: Good for Your Health! Ranger College shares the science behind getting outside.
• Nature Walks: Explore the native prairie and pollinator garden right here at the nature center.
• Soil Painting & Soil Health: Create your own nature art using real soil pigments.
• Prairie Roots: Learn about the native plants that call our Cross Timbers home.
• Wild about Conservation! Fossil Rim Wildlife Center brings interactive activities focused on Texas native species conservation.
• Skins and Skulls: Touch real animal skins and skulls and discover the wild neighbors living right here in our region.
• Interested in Texas Master Naturalist training? Stop by and learn how to join the chapter.
• Tarleton Radio KXTR 100.7 The Planet: Stephenville's student-led radio station providing music and giveaways.
• Beyond the Road: TxDOT's environmental outreach campaign connecting communities to the natural and historical resources around them.
• Wildlife Management Tools: Learn about the tools and techniques Texas Parks and Wildlife uses to manage and protect wildlife across the state.
• Mammal Skulls: Can you guess the animal? Get up close with real mammal skulls including kit fox, grey fox, opossum, and beaver and learn about the creatures behind them.
• Native Birds: Match Texas birds to their beaks and discover the amazing adaptations that help birds survive in the wild. A fun and educational activity for all ages.
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