Become a Texas Nature Trader with the Fort Worth Zoo this Fall!

One thing to love about the fall in Fort Worth is the number of family-friendly activities available in all sections of city. One of the activities on our "to do" list is located in the heart of the Fort Worth Zoo, the Texas Nature Traders experience.

This experience is great for children who are between ages three and ten. Through this program, the children find natural items that peak their interest and then bring these items to the Texas Nature Traders area. The Texas Nature Traders team will provide your child(ren) with insight about their selected item and the child(ren) will have an opportunity to trade this item for another item in the collection. In addition to the newly-traded item, each child will also earn valuable points for: 1) their knowledge about the item, 2) the quality of the item, and 3) the research effort the child put forth when learning about the item.

They are seeking...

- Clean shells

- Clean bones (except bird bones)

- Antlers, teeth, and claws

- Snake sheds (found in nature)

- Rocks and minerals 

- Fossils

- Beach-combed (non-harvested) coral.

- Pinecones, nuts, seeds, and seed pods.

- Plant materials (leaves, stalks, etc.)

- Deceased insects (spiders, butterflies, etc.)

- Nature journals (printed photos, art, stories)

- Dry sand

- Casts of animal footprints

- Petrified wood

They also have a list of items that cannot trade.

Here are the guidelines for the program:

- Children must be at least 3 years old.
- Children can trade up to two items per visit.
- One item can be a collection of five or more like items (five stones, etc.)
- Siblings or friends cannot split points.

This is a great program! I hope you enjoy the Texas Nature Traders program!

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Make Plans to Attend the Social Media Conference in #FortWorth on November 7, 2014

On Friday, November 7th, we plan to attend the 4th Annual Social Media Conference at the Tarleton State University - Southwest Metroplex Center in Fort Worth, TX. 

This conference will take place on Friday, November 7th from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and will feature engaging sessions focused on the following tracks: 

1 - practical application of social media

2 -  higher education and social media (student services/academic affairs/university marketing)

3 - businesses and non-profit organizations and social media

4 - scholarly research and social media.

Bass Hall in Fort Worth, TX - Take a Look at the 2014-2015 Season!

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Our family is preparing for a great season of shows at the Bass Hall in Fort Worth, Texas!

Make Plans to Attend "Fort Worth's Fourth" at the Panther Island Pavilion - July 4th!

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When planning our annual fourth of July celebration schedule, I always look for the largest celebration in the area! This year, it is definitely the Fort Worth's Fourth Celebration! It is definitely the largest "July 4th Fireworks Show in North Texas"!

Do-It-Together Opening Event for the "Summer Fun in Studio A" at the Kimbell Art Museum!

Our family is super excited about several upcoming events at the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth!

This weekend, the museum will sponsor it's first "Summer Fun Studio in A". This event is just for kids under age 5. You have to love it!

Spending Family Time on West 7th Street in Fort Worth - November & December Events

Our family is VERY excited about several upcoming events on West 7th Street in Fort Worth during November and December! Here's a list of family-focused activities: