Family Outing

Texan by Nature (TxN) partners with 140+ conservation organizations across Texas to accelerate conservation action and impact. TxN aggregates and distributes conservation news and events from the partner network to increase engagement and awareness in conservation efforts. Browse opportunities to get involved with TxN and TxN’s conservation partner network below and use the search bar to find events in your area. See a full list of TxN’s conservation partners HERE.

  1. Events
  2. Family Outing

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Nature Place, McKinney, TX, United States

Walk among free-flying native butterflies and other pollinators in our Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden. The butterfly house includes native species, which vary by season and what is available from suppliers. Our butterfly garden is filled with host plants that naturally attract these lovely creatures.   The exhibit is open through October 1st and… Read More

Free – $22

Family Outdoors! Fall Photography Bioblitz!!

PHP Urban Ecology Center 8400 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio, TX, United States

Bring your devices out to the park to join us in taking photos for science on iNaturalist! We will visit the Native Plant Wildscape Garden and the Savanna while photographing what we see. Learn photography tips on taking great pictures with your cell phone and get assistance uploading your photos. This information helps scientists all… Read More

Free

Growing Texas Wildflowers

Headwaters at the Comal 333 E Klingemann St, New Braunfels, TX, United States

Want to plant your own prairie? Become familiar with some of our native wildflowers and learn how you can grown your own. It's simple and Mother Nature does most of the work! What's not to like? Finish up the class wandering the Headwaters grounds to collect some seed to take home.

$5

Caminata de Conservación | Conservation Walk

Pease Park Tudor Cottage & Terrace 1100 Kingsbury Street, Austin, TX, United States

ENGLISH: Join Pease Park Conservancy for a bilingual Conservation Walk throughout Pease Park in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! We will be enjoying and conserving this land by learning about conservation projects in the park, identifying native and invasive species, and celebrating community. We will meet on the Terrace of the Tudor Cottage in Kingsbury… Read More

Free

Forest Bathing at Shoal Creek

Shoal Creek Outdoor Classroom 1380 W. 34th Street, Austin, TX, United States

Join FIN Program Coordinator and Forest Therapy Guide, Jordan, for a relaxing morning at the Shoal Creek Outdoor Classroom. We will explore our senses and tap back in to our bodies while connecting with the Earth and nature around us. Forest Bathing, translated from the Japanese practice Shinrin-Yoku (bathing in the forest), is the art… Read More

$15 – $25

Recurring

2nd Saturday Bird Walk

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Nature Place, McKinney, TX, United States

2nd Saturday Bird Walks are intended to help beginning and intermediate birders with bird spotting and identification techniques. There are also plenty of opportunities provided for participants to ask questions from experienced birders. Prairie, woodland, and wetland habitats are included in these walks. This program is typically offered monthly from September through June annually.

Free – $12

Explore Austin’s ATX Paddle Dash

Rowing Dock 2418 Stratford Drive, Austin, TX, United States

EARLY-BIRD PRICING ENDS SEPTEMBER 21! Join in on Austin's newest tradition – The ATX Paddle Dash, a first-of-its-kind kayak race on Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin, followed by a festival with food, drinks and fun! 100% of proceeds benefit Explore Austin, which provides outdoor adventure programs and mentorship to youth from economically disadvantaged communities.… Read More

$10 – $25

Recurring

2nd Saturday Bird Walk

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Nature Place, McKinney, TX, United States

2nd Saturday Bird Walks are intended to help beginning and intermediate birders with bird spotting and identification techniques. There are also plenty of opportunities provided for participants to ask questions from experienced birders. Prairie, woodland, and wetland habitats are included in these walks. This program is typically offered monthly from September through June annually.

Free – $12

Recurring

2nd Saturday Bird Walk

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Nature Place, McKinney, TX, United States

2nd Saturday Bird Walks are intended to help beginning and intermediate birders with bird spotting and identification techniques. There are also plenty of opportunities provided for participants to ask questions from experienced birders. Prairie, woodland, and wetland habitats are included in these walks. This program is typically offered monthly from September through June annually.

Free – $12

Recurring

2nd Saturday Bird Walk

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Nature Place, McKinney, TX, United States

2nd Saturday Bird Walks are intended to help beginning and intermediate birders with bird spotting and identification techniques. There are also plenty of opportunities provided for participants to ask questions from experienced birders. Prairie, woodland, and wetland habitats are included in these walks. This program is typically offered monthly from September through June annually.

Free – $12

Recurring

2nd Saturday Bird Walk

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Nature Place, McKinney, TX, United States

2nd Saturday Bird Walks are intended to help beginning and intermediate birders with bird spotting and identification techniques. There are also plenty of opportunities provided for participants to ask questions from experienced birders. Prairie, woodland, and wetland habitats are included in these walks. This program is typically offered monthly from September through June annually.

Free – $12

Recurring

2nd Saturday Bird Walk

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Nature Place, McKinney, TX, United States

2nd Saturday Bird Walks are intended to help beginning and intermediate birders with bird spotting and identification techniques. There are also plenty of opportunities provided for participants to ask questions from experienced birders. Prairie, woodland, and wetland habitats are included in these walks. This program is typically offered monthly from September through June annually.

Free – $12
X