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Ranger in the Roughs

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Thu, 02/16/2012 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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McKinney Roughs
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Educational Programs, All ages, 0-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-15, 16-18, Over 18, Evening Activity, Educational Activity, Family Activity, Nature Activity, FREE!

Thursdays, Oct. 20, Jan. 19 & Feb. 16 
7 p.m. -8 p.m., FREE, all ages 
McKinney Roughs Nature Park 

Bring the family, sit at our amphitheater under the night sky and learn about the wildlife of the Colorado River. The Ranger presentations will show the habits and life histories of three major groups of animals along the Colorado River - mammals, fish and birds. Discover how these creatures depend on the habitat and resources of the Colorado River for daily survival. Program will be held indoors during inclement weather. Registration is not required. 

Monthly topics: 
October- Fast & the "Fur"-ious- Swimmers of the River: River otters, nutria, muskrat and beaver 
January- Texas River Fish Face-Off: Bass vs. Catfish 
February- Frequent Fliers of the Colorado River - Wading Birds: Herons, Egrets and Cranes

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