Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 10 am to 2 pm
Monarch Fest
Family activities, pollinator learning, and a closer look at the plants monarchs need during migration.
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Come together for butterflies, birds, rocks, stars, and the changing seasons at ANC.
Gather with the seasons.
Join a festival, explore the night sky, or help count the birds. Dates are announced as plans are finalized.
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 4 to 9 pm
Rock Stars!
A free, family-friendly community event exploring Earth science and astronomy at Acton Nature Center, 6900 Smoky Hill Ct., Granbury, TX.
- 4 pm: Earth science activities and kids’ crafts
- 5:30 pm: James Webb Telescope lecture by Brad Riza
- 7 pm: Stargazing and telescope viewing
Food available for purchase from Two Horns Tex Mex.
Winter 2027 · Date to be announced
Great Backyard Bird Count
Join a worldwide citizen-science effort to observe, count, and report birds.
Fourth Saturday in March
Feather Fest
A celebration of birds, habitat, and migration for families, birders, and educators.
More ways to join in.
Walk, learn, and spend time together at the nature center throughout the year.
- Lecture Series
- Explore local wildlife, land, water, and conservation through free talks.
- Explore lectures
- First Friday Homeschool
- Outdoor learning for homeschool families during the school year.
- Program details