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Nature Day at the Ney
Wednesday, February 5, 2020 by Tai Moses
A gathering of conservation- and nature-minded groups including the Texas Blue Jay Project, TreeFolks, Austin Watershed, Austin Bat Refuge, Austin Butterfly Forum, Travis Audubon, Capital Area Master Naturalists, and Cities Connecting Children to Nature have teamed up to present a day devoted to all things nature. Kids and adults alike will enjoy urban owl talks, games and activities, interactive demonstrations, a talk by artist Barbara Attwell, and a sapling giveaway, to mention just a few of the highlights. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn about local environmental outreach programs, wildlife rescue and science education. Saturday, Feb. 29, 1-4 p.m, Elisabet Ney Museum, 304 E. 44th St.
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