Don't miss Texas Master Naturalist Jim Varnum's presentation on wildflowers. Varnum is a self-taught student of nature where his interests range from birds to plants to prairies to land preservation. He spends much time searching for native plants out-and-about in the DFW Metroplex and beyond. Jim has been a Texas Master Naturalist since 1999. In …
Caring for someone with memory loss or other signs of Alzheimer's disease? Join local caregivers to learn and gain support. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month. For more information call: 903.821.8549
Stroke survivors and caregivers learn about stroke-related topics from the TMC Stroke Team. To reserve your spot call: 903.416.3627
Learn what to expect when Mom goes to the hospital and comes home with a new baby. Fun for the whole family, TMC's Big Brother/Big Sister class also includes a tour of the Center and refreshments. A tour of the third floor Labor and Delivery unit will follow.
Join SCA Intern Courtney Anderson, Certified Interpretive Hike Leader and learn about the five habitats represented at the Refuge, one each month – Forest, Open Water, Wetlands, Prairie, and Forest. Hikes will be held on the third Saturday of each month, May through October. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Meet with a docent at 10 am in the butterfly garden at the Refuge; walk through as the guide interprets the garden and identifies any visiting butterflies. Free. Weather permitting!
One of the main purposes of the Compass Rose is education about the great tradition of sailing. This ship serves as a floating "school". We teach about our ship and the Civil War world she encountered in the 1860's. We toss in some pirate fun to boot, or should we say "booty"? Truly fascinating for …
For expectant mothers and their coaches, prepared childbirth classes cover the basics or a healthy pregnancy, labor and birth. Led by a registered nurse, class topics include nutrition and fitness, pregnancy-related anatomy, how to recognize labor, labor breathing techniques, pain relief options, cesarean birth and baby care basics. Class participants receive a class manual, a …
The Breastfeeding Class is for first-time breastfeeding moms who need more information. This one-time class is also helpful for women who have had children but who have never breastfed. The class is led by a registered nurse who is certified in maternal-newborn nursing, and covers the basics of breastfeeding, anatomy, positioning, problem-solving and expectations for …
FREE Health Event! For the Kids we have bounce houses, fingerprinting, pony rides, and more. For Adults we have health and wellness booths, Free health screenings, cooking demonstrations, giveaways and drawings and much more! And for Everyone - Health and Wellness Information and Fun!
