September 23, 2020

Virtual Talk

Virtual Nature Talk: Learn Nature with Tom Kinsey

September 23, 2020

Virtual Talk

Tom Kinsey presents some of his many animals live via Zoom as he explains about taking care of these alternative pets. Join us for this family-friendly event to see all of his interesting animals.

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Aug 17, 2023

Fall Bird Migration has Begun!

Aug 17, 2023

Fall Bird Migration has Begun!

Aug 17, 2023

Jul 26, 2023

The Notable Unnoticed: Moths

Jul 26, 2023

Did you know that Phil Hardberger Park is home to perhaps hundreds of moths? In honor of Moth Week, let’s learn something about our nocturnal neighbors.

Jul 26, 2023

Jun 2, 2023

The Importance of Snags

Jun 2, 2023

Learn about the importance of dead trees, called snags, in the ecosystem.

Jun 2, 2023

May 26, 2023

Wings in the Wildscape Demonstration Garden: A Story in Photos

May 26, 2023

Patsy Kuentz offers a brief history of the Wildscape Demonstration Garden at Phil Hardberger Park, followed by a photographic perspective on how the native plants provide native fauna with food, shelter, and a safe place to raise their families.

May 26, 2023

Apr 10, 2023

Help Your Park this Earth Day and Everyday!

Apr 10, 2023

Earth Day is Thursday, April 22. However, just because it is set on one day doesn’t mean we can’t do something to improve our world every day. If you are interested, here are a couple of ways that you can give back in Phil Hardberger Park

Apr 10, 2023

Feb 14, 2023

Black Vulture preening Crested Caracara

Feb 14, 2023

Birder, photographer, and park visitor Lora Reynolds captured this exciting behavior earlier this month in the park: a Black Vulture preening a Crested Caracara.

Feb 14, 2023

Feb 3, 2023

Photos of Ice in the Park

Feb 3, 2023

Park Visitor and Photographer John Dickinson sent us some wonderful photos of the park during our ice storm this week.

Feb 3, 2023

Nov 1, 2022

Fall Colors in Central Texas

Nov 1, 2022

Every fall I am inspired by the beautiful color change in our Natural Areas….

Nov 1, 2022

Jun 28, 2022

Nature Journaling

Jun 28, 2022

Have you ever tried nature journaling? It is a great opportunity to deepen your experiences in nature and practice academic skills in a fun, no-pressure way.

Jun 28, 2022

Jun 15, 2022

Starting Out Wild: Might Ants

Jun 15, 2022

Join Master Naturalist, Wendy Drezek in her last pre-recorded lesson of Starting Out Wild. Starting in June, you can also find her in Phil Hardberger Park reading to children in the new Story Time series.

Jun 15, 2022