Join us for an inspiring event celebrating nature and wellness in Texas. The Texas Nature Expo will feature engaging workshops, fascinating presentations, and opportunities to connect with experts in various fields. Mark your calendars!
Puchase Tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/texas-nature-expo
Location:
7380 FM 1861
Coordinates: 32.35998° N, 95.86869° W
Schedule:
Friday 06/06/2025
3:00 pm
Gates Open
4:00 pm
Introduction to the Learning Gardens
4:30 pm
Growing + Using Herbs in North Texas
5:30 pm
Afternoon Hike to The Beaver Dam
7:00 pm
Potluck Dinner
8:30pm
Light Pollution
9:00 pm
Black light hike
9:30 pm
Campfire Music
Saturday 06/07/25
8:00 am
Breakfast
8:15 am
Restorative Yoga
9:00 am
Bees and their Impact on the Ecosystem
9:30 am
Biodiversity Hike
10:00 am
Nature Journaling
11:00 am
Dark Sky Health Science
12:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm
Wylie Finds a Dinosaur and Local Texas Fossils
2:00 pm
Practicing Mindfulness in Nature
3:00 pm
Urban 2 Nature
4:00 pm
Stormwater Pollution and Hike to Comparing Water Quality
5:30 pm
Harris’s Hawks in South Texas: Past, Present, Future
6:30 pm
Breathe Body Sound
7:30 pm
Dinner
8:00 pm
Hydroponic Gardening
8:45 pm
Charting the Stars
9:30 pm
Mothing After Dark
9:30 pm
Campfire Music
Sunday 06/08/25
7:30 am
Early Morning Birding
8:00 am
Breakfast
8:15 am
Restorative Yoga
9:00 am
Native Flower Pressing
10 am
Reimagine Forgotten Historic Cemeteries As Wildlife Sanctuaries to Honor Ancestors and Nature
11 am
Weekend Discoveries: The Interconnection of Species in Nature
12 pm
Closing circle
12:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm
Clean up!
4:00 pm
Gates close, see you next time!
What to Expect:
Hikes: Explore the property with a scientist to collect and document species.
Wellness in Nature: Participate in yoga, and nature journaling.
Learning Opportunities: Discover Harris Hawks, astronomy, and the impact of bees on the environment.
Author Booths: Meet authors like Michael A. Smith with "Mindfulness in Texas Nature" and Tim Brys, author of the children's book "Wylie Finds a Dinosaur."
Event Details:
Camping: Enjoy the full experience with camping options or opt for a day pass.
Venue: The Learning Gardens, an off-grid homestead with over 2 miles of trails, an outdoor kitchen, a nature center, and more!
Meals: Community-style meals, so bring food to share or cook at your campsite.
Vendor Fair: Bring cash to support local vendors.
Non-Profit Expo: Learn about different topics from various conservation non-profits.
Come and be part of this wonderful event as we explore and celebrate the beauty of Texas nature together!