Come to Mitchell Lake at night to help us celebrate National Moth Week! National Moth Week is a worldwide community science project celebrating moths’ beauty, diversity & ecological importance. Moths are nature’s secret night pollinators and a great food source for many birds. As we search our lights around the porch for moths, we will […]
Get outside in celebration of World Nature Conservation Day and enjoy free entry all day at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. Participate in the conservation of our natural world, and take home native plant educational material to learn what plants would work best to attract birds and pollinators to your space.
Beat the heat with a bird-friendly iced coffee in Mitchell Lake’s Visitor Center! Learn how the coffee that we sell in our gift shop benefits birds and wildlife. While we sip, we’ll discuss some ways to make your own space more inviting for birds with native plants and water features.
Learn native plant landscaping techniques by joining members of the community at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center as they work in the area around the Visitor Center. MLAC depends on amazing volunteers to help manage the habitat; tasks can involve trail maintenance, removal of invasive species, and planting native plants for birds and butterflies depending on […]
Join us this fall for an engaging and informative workshop on how to enhance your garden with native plants! Fall is the ideal time to plant native plants, thanks to the cooler temperatures that benefit both gardeners and plants alike. As the heat of summer wanes, the milder weather makes gardening more enjoyable and less […]
Get outside in celebration of fall migration and enjoy free entry all day at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. Explore the gardens and trails and take home native plant educational material to learn which WaterSaver plants can work best to attract birds and pollinators to your space.
(Rescheduled to the 3rd Saturday this month.) Learn native plant landscaping techniques by joining members of the community at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center as they work in the area around the Visitor Center. MLAC depends on amazing volunteers to help manage the habitat; tasks can involve trail maintenance, removal of invasive species, and planting native […]
Get outside in celebration of pollinators everywhere and enjoy free entry all day at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. Stop by our information table to learn more about the Texas Pollinator Bioblitz and how you can participate! Explore our gardens and trails and take home native plant educational material to learn what plants would work best […]
MLAC depends on amazing volunteers to help manage the habitat; tasks can involve trail maintenance, removal of invasive species, and planting native plants for birds and butterflies depending on the day. Learn why well-adapted native plants are more sustainable choices for water conservation. This is a free event. All training provided. All children 18 and […]
In this hands-on workshop, we'll dive into the fascinating world of monarchs, exploring their migration patterns, lifecycle, and the critical relationship they have with milkweed. Join us to hear about some of the challenges that monarchs face and learn conservation actions to use in your space to ensure a brighter future for monarchs. Advanced registration […]
Join Mitchell Lake staff and other members of the community to help manage our garden habitat! This can involve trail maintenance, removal of invasive species, and planting native plants for birds and butterflies, depending on the tasks of the day. All training provided. This is a great way to learn about native plants and how […]
Join us for an educational workshop focused on fall and winter bird feeding and the fascinating world of avian observation! Whether you're a seasoned birdwatcher or just starting out, this workshop will provide you with valuable insights into attracting and caring for our feathered friends during the colder months with supplemental food and native plants. […]