Are you a photographer? Do you love taking photos of nature and wildlife?

Visit the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center (JBSWC) from March 3 – August 31 with a camera and enter the best shots to our contest!

Please read our full rules and guidelines before visiting JBSWC and submitting your photo.

All entries will be considered for the Grand Prize.

Please register.

Our camp experience is tailored for kinder-6th graders and divided into two groups — K-3rd graders and 4th-6th graders — for age-appropriate, hands-on, outdoor-based fun and enrichment. Each day brings a brand-new adventure designed by our educators to spark curiosity, build confidence and connect campers to the wetland.

Students: Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4

Family: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4

June 16th through Saturday, July 25th.

Please register.

Moths are unsung heroes of the ecosystem, far outnumbering their day-flying cousins, butterflies.

Their diversity reflects the health of local plant life, making them key indicators of environmental vitality.

At the Wetland Center, you’ll witness an incredible variety of moths, from vibrant to cryptic, each with unique life habits.

• When: Friday, July 24
• Time: 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
• Adults: $15, 12-&-under: $7

Please register.

The John Bunker Sands Wetland Center’s Mission is to educate the public and provide research opportunities in the areas of water reuse, quality and supply; wildlife conservation; and wetland systems.

• Every day in August: $1-entry fees
• Tuesday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

No registration required.

If you’re a teacher, an educator or an administrator, you’re invited to explore our grounds, meet our education team and get a first look at the exciting field trip programs and educational experiences we’ll be offering this fall and spring.

Saturday, Aug. 15, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. & Saturday, Aug. 22, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Admission-only. Lunch included for registrants!

Growing Up WILD invites you to explore and share the fascinating world of wildlife and ecosystems using fun, hands-on educational activities. You will experience engaging TEKS-aligned activities that are designed especially for young children (ages 3-7) while networking with other educators.

Workshop participants receive:

• 3 hours TEA-approved CPE, TEEAC Credit, TXMN AT hours
• Growing Up WILD early childhood guide
• Texas-specific resources

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the landscapes, wildlife, and water resources that make North Texas extraordinary.

Every child who experiences a wetland for the first time. Every family who discovers the beauty of a soaring bald eagle. Every educator who inspires curiosity about science and conservation. Every birder who gets a lifer out on the boardwalk. Every community member who learns why clean water and healthy ecosystems matter.

Your generosity helps the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center:

• Inspire thousands of K–12 students through hands-on environmental education each year.
• Connect families and community members with wetlands, wildlife, and water conservation through immersive public programming.
• Provide engaging educational experiences led by passionate educators and dedicated volunteer stewards.
• Protect and interpret one of North Texas’ premier locations for observing nesting American Bald Eagles, nearly 300 species of birds and countless native wildlife.
• Foster the next generation of scientists, conservationists, educators, outdoor enthusiasts, and environmental leaders.