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Come visit Phil Hardberger Park for a presentation on "BEES, The Tenders of our Gardens" hosted by the Butterfly Learning Center. Our presenter is Wendy Leonard, Nature Preserve Officer and Apiarist (a beekeeper). Wendy will talk about the fascinating life and social behavior of bees, and some ways you can support these small but mighty… Read More
Bring the whole family for a walk in the park! Stop by our table to learn about the basics for outdoor adventure time including tips, tricks, and suggestions for hiking, camping, and trail safety! Then head out onto the trails! We’ll offer some routes that you and your friends or family can enjoy! Note: Dress… Read More
Join us for an exercise in artistic observation and documentation! No Art Experience Necessary! Meet at the Outdoor Salado Classroom. Once gathered, the group will take a short nature walk for inspiration, then follow along with a step-by-step painting led by our Education Coordinator, David, to create artwork to take home. Encounter the tree that… Read More
Join us for an exercise in artistic observation and documentation! No Art Experience Necessary! Meet at the Outdoor Salado Classroom. Once gathered the class will walk around the east side of the park and find a spot to capture in watercolors. Encounter the tree that inspired Mayor Phil Hardberger, explore the Borrow Pit, and learn… Read More
For children ages 18-months- to 3-years-old: Join us for one of three identical sessions to learn about what seeds are and why plants make them. Learn about all the different ways they can be dispersed, and then what happens to a seed once it finds the perfect spot to germinate! Then we'll take a nature… Read More
Have you visited our land bridge yet? Join us for a guided nature hike with our in-house educator, Mr. David! We'll start at the Salado Outdoor Classroom at our Blanco-side park entrance, then walk to the Land Bridge and back stopping at a handful of points of interest like our Wildlife Blinds, Phil's Tree, and… Read More
Join us for one of four identical sessions on Tues., Wed., Thurs., & Sat., Jan. 18,19, 20, & 22 to learn about Trees and the fantastic habitats they provide. Whoooo lives in a tree? Well the answer to that is a lot longer than you think! We'll learn about nests and shelter provided by trees,… Read More
Join us for an exercise in artistic observation and documentation! No Art Experience Necessary! Meet at the Salado Outdoor Classroom. Once gathered, class will head out onto the trails together to find a spot to lay out some dried and cured animal bones to then draw. Bring a collapsible chair you can carry and comfortable… Read More
Come learn about different spices in our outdoor classroom! Brew a cup of festive tea to enjoy on a stroll through the park on a cool and crispy morning. Complimentary hot beverages available while supplies last.
Meet at the Salado Outdoor Classroom, once gathered the class will head out onto the trails to find a spot to capture with mixed media. No Art Experience Necessary!!! Encounter the tree that inspired Mayor Phil Hardberger, explore the Borrow Pit, and learn a little bit about these unique features here at Phil Hardberger Park.… Read More
Join us in the park for a nature walk with music! Adam Tutor will lead an educational outdoor experience that inspires creativity and imagination through music. Great for families with young children.
Join Philhardberger Park Conservancy for one of these three identical sessions to learn about Pumpkins, Corn, Acorns and Squash! As leaves begin to fall, we explore the bounty nature leaves for us to find. The class will be held outdoors and is limited to 15 children. Registration is required and it opens Monday, Nov. 1,… Read More