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March 8, 2021, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park
Home School Nature Class (5-14Y)2021-03-08T13:00:00Join us for science and nature related lessons geared toward a home school audience! Student registration is for a full season of six classes (dates listed below). Lessons will build on each other throughout the course. Investigations include hikes, science lab experiments, live animal encounters, and other hands on explorations. Students will be separated into 5-8Y and 9-14Y age groups. Pre-registration required.
Class Sessions:
Mondays 1-3 pm
Class held on 03/08, 03/22, 04/12, 04/26, 05/03, 05/17.
Pre-registration required.
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park1650 Matlock RoadMansfieldTX76063 Join us for science and nature related lessons geared toward a home school audience! Student registration is for a full season of six classes (dates listed below). Lessons will build on each other throughout the course. Investigations include hikes, science lab experiments, live animal encounters, and other hands on explorations. Students will be separated into 5-8Y and 9-14Y age groups. Pre-registration required.
Class Sessions:
Mondays 1-3 pm
Class held on 03/08, 03/22, 04/12, 04/26, 05/03, 05/17.
Pre-registration required.
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March 13, 2021, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park
Wildlife CSI (5-14Y)2021-03-13T11:00:00Use your wildlife knowledge to help us crack the case! We will be analyzing wildlife crime scenes to gather clues and evidence, so that we can identify who or what was the perpetrator.
Pre-registration is required.
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park1650 Matlock RoadMansfieldTX76063 Use your wildlife knowledge to help us crack the case! We will be analyzing wildlife crime scenes to gather clues and evidence, so that we can identify who or what was the perpetrator.
Pre-registration is required.
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March 13, 2021, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ McClendon Park West
Intro to Archery (5-13Y)2021-03-13T14:00:00Find out how fun picking up a bow and being outdoors can be at McClendon Park West! This class is designed for beginning archers to learn the basics and good techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. Archery teaches respect for nature and builds confidence through practice. Bows and arrows are provided.
Pre-registration required.
McClendon Park West799 W Broad StreetMansfieldTX76063 Find out how fun picking up a bow and being outdoors can be at McClendon Park West! This class is designed for beginning archers to learn the basics and good techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. Archery teaches respect for nature and builds confidence through practice. Bows and arrows are provided.
Pre-registration required.
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March 13, 2021, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM @ McClendon Park West
Intro to Archery (14-18Y)2021-03-13T15:15:00Find out how fun picking up a bow and being outdoors can be at McClendon Park West! This class is designed for beginning archers to learn the basics and good techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. Archery teaches respect for nature and builds confidence through practice. Bows and arrows are provided.
Pre-registration required.
McClendon Park West799 W Broad StreetMansfieldTX76063 Find out how fun picking up a bow and being outdoors can be at McClendon Park West! This class is designed for beginning archers to learn the basics and good techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. Archery teaches respect for nature and builds confidence through practice. Bows and arrows are provided.
Pre-registration required.
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March 14, 2021, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Britton Park
Kayaking 101 (7Y+)2021-03-14T14:00:00Take a break from the hiking trails and get on the water! We will go out in dual-seated kayaks along the creek on Lake Arlington. Participants will enjoy a scenic paddle looking for wildlife and plants with a naturalist. We will also instruct on safety, proper techniques, and a eco-friendly approach to paddle. Each child ages 7-17 years must be accompanied by an adult on the tour.
Pre-registration required.
Britton Park829 E. Seeton Rd.MansfieldTX76063 Take a break from the hiking trails and get on the water! We will go out in dual-seated kayaks along the creek on Lake Arlington. Participants will enjoy a scenic paddle looking for wildlife and plants with a naturalist. We will also instruct on safety, proper techniques, and a eco-friendly approach to paddle. Each child ages 7-17 years must be accompanied by an adult on the tour.
Pre-registration required.
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March 14, 2021, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park
Intro to Fishing (3-16Y)2021-03-14T18:00:00Ready to cast your bait and reel in the big fish this summer, but not sure how or where to start? Join us for beginning fishing classes at Oliver Nature Park. We supply the equipment and bait! This class is for junior anglers ages 3-16.
All anglers over 16 years of age must have a valid Texas fishing license to fish in Mansfield Parks.
Pre-registration required.
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park1650 Matlock RoadMansfieldTX76063 Ready to cast your bait and reel in the big fish this summer, but not sure how or where to start? Join us for beginning fishing classes at Oliver Nature Park. We supply the equipment and bait! This class is for junior anglers ages 3-16.
All anglers over 16 years of age must have a valid Texas fishing license to fish in Mansfield Parks.
Pre-registration required.
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March 15, 2021, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park
Preschool Picassos (1-5Y) - Spring Garden2021-03-15T11:00:00Make a memory with your toddler at our Preschool Picasso class. This spring, our little artists will create a spring garden themed painting with their parent or guardian. One adult must be registered for each child. Only adults need to register for this program. Pre-registration required.
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park1650 Matlock RoadMansfieldTX76063 Make a memory with your toddler at our Preschool Picasso class. This spring, our little artists will create a spring garden themed painting with their parent or guardian. One adult must be registered for each child. Only adults need to register for this program. Pre-registration required.
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March 15, 2021, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park
Hike with a Naturalist - Story Hike2021-03-15T13:00:00Come enjoy Oliver Nature Park and learn about the wonders of nature on a guided hike with a Naturalist! Wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes. All participants over 2 years of age must pre-register. Each child/family must have at least one adult attending and registered for the program. We encourage nature walks for the whole family!
Pre-registration required.
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park1650 Matlock RoadMansfieldTX76063 Come enjoy Oliver Nature Park and learn about the wonders of nature on a guided hike with a Naturalist! Wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes. All participants over 2 years of age must pre-register. Each child/family must have at least one adult attending and registered for the program. We encourage nature walks for the whole family!
Pre-registration required.
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March 15, 2021, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park
Life Under Our Feet (5Y+)2021-03-15T15:00:00Join us to learn about what lives under our feet. We will explore through hands-on activities investigating our worlds decomposers.
Pre-registration required.
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park1650 Matlock RoadMansfieldTX76063 Join us to learn about what lives under our feet. We will explore through hands-on activities investigating our worlds decomposers.
Pre-registration required.
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March 16, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park
Freshwater Ecology (5-8Y)2021-03-16T10:00:00Streams and ponds provide habitat for a wide variety of interesting organisms. Students will learn about the different types of freshwater ecosystems and how the inhabitants of these bodies of water interact with each other. Live animals will help us learn about freshwater habitats right here in Texas! We hope students will have a newfound interest in these very intricate ecosystems and be inspired to do their part to keep these areas clean and healthy.
Pre-registration is required.
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park1650 Matlock RoadMansfieldTX76063 Streams and ponds provide habitat for a wide variety of interesting organisms. Students will learn about the different types of freshwater ecosystems and how the inhabitants of these bodies of water interact with each other. Live animals will help us learn about freshwater habitats right here in Texas! We hope students will have a newfound interest in these very intricate ecosystems and be inspired to do their part to keep these areas clean and healthy.
Pre-registration is required.
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March 16, 2021, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park
Freshwater Ecology (9-14Y)2021-03-16T11:15:00Streams and ponds provide habitat for a wide variety of interesting organisms. Students will learn about the different types of freshwater ecosystems and how the inhabitants of these bodies of water interact with each other. Live animals will help us learn about freshwater habitats right here in Texas! We hope students will have a newfound interest in these very intricate ecosystems and be inspired to do their part to keep these areas clean and healthy.
Pre-registration is required.
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park1650 Matlock RoadMansfieldTX76063 Streams and ponds provide habitat for a wide variety of interesting organisms. Students will learn about the different types of freshwater ecosystems and how the inhabitants of these bodies of water interact with each other. Live animals will help us learn about freshwater habitats right here in Texas! We hope students will have a newfound interest in these very intricate ecosystems and be inspired to do their part to keep these areas clean and healthy.
Pre-registration is required.
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March 16, 2021, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park
Children’s Gardening (5Y+)2021-03-16T13:00:00Join us for a children's gardening class where children will learn about seeds, soil, and plant a mini garden to take home and watch grow! Children will also dissect seeds during class to learn about the inner seed structures.
Pre-registration required.
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park1650 Matlock RoadMansfieldTX76063 Join us for a children's gardening class where children will learn about seeds, soil, and plant a mini garden to take home and watch grow! Children will also dissect seeds during class to learn about the inner seed structures.
Pre-registration required.
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March 16, 2021, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park
Nature Crafts (All Ages)2021-03-16T15:00:00Get crafty with nature! We will be making 3 spring-themed nature crafts to take home.
Pre-registration is required.
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park1650 Matlock RoadMansfieldTX76063 Get crafty with nature! We will be making 3 spring-themed nature crafts to take home.
Pre-registration is required.
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March 17, 2021, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park
Wild About Birds (5Y+)2021-03-17T09:00:00Come learn about birds that call Texas home. We will learn about their feathers, bones, beaks, and more! Our Wildlife Ambassadors will also be helping students learn about birds with an up-close look at live birds.
Pre-registration is required.
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park1650 Matlock RoadMansfieldTX76063 Come learn about birds that call Texas home. We will learn about their feathers, bones, beaks, and more! Our Wildlife Ambassadors will also be helping students learn about birds with an up-close look at live birds.
Pre-registration is required.
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March 17, 2021, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park
Nature Music (1-5Y)2021-03-17T11:00:00Music and nature come together in this new class. We will learn about beat, rhythm, and melody, listening to sounds produced using natural materials, instruments and voice.
Pre-registration is required.
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park1650 Matlock RoadMansfieldTX76063 Music and nature come together in this new class. We will learn about beat, rhythm, and melody, listening to sounds produced using natural materials, instruments and voice.
Pre-registration is required.
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March 17, 2021, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park
Hike with a Naturalist - Spring Scavenger Hunt Hike2021-03-17T13:00:00Come enjoy Oliver Nature Park and learn about the wonders of nature on a guided hike with a Naturalist! Wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes. All participants over 2 years of age must pre-register. Each child/family must have at least one adult attending and registered for the program. We encourage nature walks for the whole family!
Pre-registration required.
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park1650 Matlock RoadMansfieldTX76063 Come enjoy Oliver Nature Park and learn about the wonders of nature on a guided hike with a Naturalist! Wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes. All participants over 2 years of age must pre-register. Each child/family must have at least one adult attending and registered for the program. We encourage nature walks for the whole family!
Pre-registration required.
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March 18, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ McClendon Park West
Intro to Archery (5-13Y)2021-03-18T10:00:00Find out how fun picking up a bow and being outdoors can be at McClendon Park West! This class is designed for beginning archers to learn the basics and good techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. Archery teaches respect for nature and builds confidence through practice. Bows and arrows are provided.
Pre-registration required.
McClendon Park West799 W Broad StreetMansfieldTX76063 Find out how fun picking up a bow and being outdoors can be at McClendon Park West! This class is designed for beginning archers to learn the basics and good techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. Archery teaches respect for nature and builds confidence through practice. Bows and arrows are provided.
Pre-registration required.
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March 18, 2021, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM @ McClendon Park West
Intro to Archery (14-18Y)2021-03-18T11:15:00Find out how fun picking up a bow and being outdoors can be at McClendon Park West! This class is designed for beginning archers to learn the basics and good techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. Archery teaches respect for nature and builds confidence through practice. Bows and arrows are provided.
Pre-registration required.
McClendon Park West799 W Broad StreetMansfieldTX76063 Find out how fun picking up a bow and being outdoors can be at McClendon Park West! This class is designed for beginning archers to learn the basics and good techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. Archery teaches respect for nature and builds confidence through practice. Bows and arrows are provided.
Pre-registration required.
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March 18, 2021, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park
Animal Science (5Y+)2021-03-18T15:00:00Have you ever wondered how an animal’s adaptions help them survive, find their food, or make their home? Students will help create puzzles for our Wildlife Ambassadors to solve, test their sense of smell, and more!
Pre-registration is required.
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park1650 Matlock RoadMansfieldTX76063 Have you ever wondered how an animal’s adaptions help them survive, find their food, or make their home? Students will help create puzzles for our Wildlife Ambassadors to solve, test their sense of smell, and more!
Pre-registration is required.
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March 19, 2021, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park
Terrarium Workshops (5Y+) - Spring Ecosystem2021-03-19T10:00:00Come create your own mini ecosystem using succulents. The theme for this workshop will vary each class. All supplies are provided.
Pre-registration required.
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park1650 Matlock RoadMansfieldTX76063 Come create your own mini ecosystem using succulents. The theme for this workshop will vary each class. All supplies are provided.
Pre-registration required.
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March 19, 2021, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Britton Park
Kayaking 101 (7Y+)2021-03-19T14:00:00Take a break from the hiking trails and get on the water! We will go out in dual-seated kayaks along the creek on Lake Arlington. Participants will enjoy a scenic paddle looking for wildlife and plants with a naturalist. We will also instruct on safety, proper techniques, and a eco-friendly approach to paddle. Each child ages 7-17 years must be accompanied by an adult on the tour.
Pre-registration required.
Britton Park829 E. Seeton Rd.MansfieldTX76063 Take a break from the hiking trails and get on the water! We will go out in dual-seated kayaks along the creek on Lake Arlington. Participants will enjoy a scenic paddle looking for wildlife and plants with a naturalist. We will also instruct on safety, proper techniques, and a eco-friendly approach to paddle. Each child ages 7-17 years must be accompanied by an adult on the tour.
Pre-registration required.
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March 20, 2021, 5:00 PM - March 21, 2021, 8:00 AM @ McClendon Park West
Family City Campout (All Ages)2021-03-20T17:00:00Let’s go camping! Bring your family to a community-wide campout at McClendon Park West that includes a space to pitch your tent, guided nature walks, nocturnal animal lessons, dinner and an interactive scavenger hunt. Pre-registration required by 9 AM on September 4th.
Pre-registration required for all ages, including parents.
McClendon Park West799 W. Broad St.MansfieldTX76063 Let’s go camping! Bring your family to a community-wide campout at McClendon Park West that includes a space to pitch your tent, guided nature walks, nocturnal animal lessons, dinner and an interactive scavenger hunt. Pre-registration required by 9 AM on September 4th.
Pre-registration required for all ages, including parents.
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March 28, 2021, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park
Intro to Fishing (3-16Y)2021-03-28T18:00:00Ready to cast your bait and reel in the big fish this summer, but not sure how or where to start? Join us for beginning fishing classes at Oliver Nature Park. We supply the equipment and bait! This class is for junior anglers ages 3-16.
All anglers over 16 years of age must have a valid Texas fishing license to fish in Mansfield Parks.
Pre-registration required.
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park1650 Matlock RoadMansfieldTX76063 Ready to cast your bait and reel in the big fish this summer, but not sure how or where to start? Join us for beginning fishing classes at Oliver Nature Park. We supply the equipment and bait! This class is for junior anglers ages 3-16.
All anglers over 16 years of age must have a valid Texas fishing license to fish in Mansfield Parks.
Pre-registration required.
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March 31, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park
Nature Music (1-5Y)2021-03-31T10:30:00Music and nature come together in this new class. We will learn about beat, rhythm, and melody, listening to sounds produced using natural materials, instruments and voice.
Pre-registration is required.
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park1650 Matlock RoadMansfieldTX76063 Music and nature come together in this new class. We will learn about beat, rhythm, and melody, listening to sounds produced using natural materials, instruments and voice.
Pre-registration is required.
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