Celebrate community, nature, and grazing lands with a full day of family-friendly fun. Activities begin at 9:00 AM and continue all day with hands-on learning, live animals, and expert speakers.
Event Highlights:
• Prairie restoration walks starting at 9:00 AM
• Interactive stations for kids and adults
• Kids’ Corner hosted by East Texas Master Naturalists
• Live raptor program by Blackland Prairie Raptor Center
• Mr. Bubbles the painting pony from Riders Up at Lake Fork Stables
• Native plant sale by the Lakes & Pines Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas
Speakers & Presentations:
• Learn about bats with Missy Singleton (USFWS)
• Benefits of insects with Linda Timmons
• Dr. Mario Villarino on the New World Screwworm
• Plus NRCS, TPWD, American Bird Conservancy, Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, American Farmland Trust & more
This free event is made possible by Texas Grazing Land Coalition with support from Texas Parks & Wildlife, US Fish & Wildlife, Native Plant Society of Texas, Texas Master Gardeners, Texas Master Naturalists, Bamert Seed, American Bird Conservancy, and many other partners. Bring your family, your curiosity, and your love for the outdoors!
📞 For more information contact Julie Mattox at 903-752-1015 or 📧
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