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Nature Fest

Each spring, Concordia University Texas hosts NatureFest, a week-long event dedicated to learning about and celebrating the unique natural setting of the University.

NatureFest features tours of the nature preserve, live animal demonstrations, and more! Bring your family to enjoy Concordia's beautiful campus and preserve, and get to know the Office of Environmental Stewardship, who will guide tours of the preserve and Tornado Trail.

Most importantly, we encourage you to get outside for classes, meetings, prayer, and leisure throughout the year.

Nature Fest Calendar

Nature Fest Schedule & Locations

Follow CTX Environmental Stewardship on social media channels for information or visit the University Calendar for more information. #CTXNatureFest

Don't miss out on some exciting Nature Fest Events

All Things Wild Education Program

Outdoor Chapel/ Pack the House

Raptor Demonstration by Sky Kings Falconry

Dr. Jeffrey Utzinger's The Risk Involved Book Reading

Raptor showcase in Luther Park
Tornado Trail
Birding at Nature Fest
Bird of prey at flight
A bird in a tree.
Group watching the Raptor presentation.
A group of students that enjoyed Nature Fest

#CTXNatureFest

Upcoming Events

Mar 31
Birding Outing 9:15 AM - 10 :30 AM

75 minute bird watching tours around campus, Tornado Trail & more, with Carol & Carl Trovall. Meet at the Pier. Binoculars will be provided.

Mar 31
All Things Wild Education Program 11:30 AM - 1 :30 PM

Please join the Office of Environmental Stewardship as we welcome All Things Wild for an educational, hands-on wildlife interaction. This event will be presented by experienced wildlife rehabilitators...

Mar 31
Long Loop Preserve Tours 1:30 PM - 3 :00 PM

90-minute guided tour of the Concordia Preserve via the Long Loop. Meet in Building B / Student Center. Come experience & learn about the beautiful CTX preserve with the OES team.

Apr 01
Short Loop Preserve Tours 9:30 AM - 10 :20 AM

50-minute guided tour of the Concordia Preserve via the Short Loop. Meet in Building B / Student Center. Come experience & learn about the beautiful CTX preserve with the OES team.

Apr 01
Planting Poetry : Hosted by Writing Club 10:00 AM - 2 :00 PM

Join the Writing Club as they host Planting Poetry. You will have the opportunity to write poems or nature-inspired thoughts on seed paper that grows into wildflowers when planted. There will be a...

Apr 01
Friesenhahn Cave Fossil Display 1:00 PM - 2 :00 PM

Come visit with members of the Friesenhahn Cave team! See rare fossils from CTX’s very own Friesenhahn Cave. Under the covered walkway between buildings C&D.

Apr 02
Birding Outing 9:00 AM - 9 :55 AM

55 minute bird watching tours around campus, Tornado Trail & more, with Carol & Carl Trovall. Meet at the Pier. Binoculars will be provided.

Apr 02
Outdoor Chapel and #Packthehouse: “Zero Waste Edition” 10:00 AM - 11 :00 AM

Join us for #packthehouse Wednesday chapel at the Pier on Wednesday, April 2 at 10am. We will be praising God outside through songs, readings, prayers and a short devotional time in God's Word. Let's...

Apr 02
Raptor Demonstration by Sky Kings Falconry 11:30 AM - 1 :00 PM

Featuring hawks, owls, falcons, vultures, and other raptors in a free flight program that will leave the audience thrilled and amazed. Sky Kings will discuss the natural history of these incredible...

Apr 03
Short Loop Preserve Tour – “Sound Walk Edition” 9:30 AM - 10 :20 AM

Join us for a guided soundwalk on the Concordia Preserve Short Loop to get to know the unique sounds of the Preserve! Soundwalks are silent walks at a relaxed pace with the goal of consciously listening...

Apr 03
Short Loop Preserve Tour – “Sound Walk Edition” 12:00 PM - 12 :50 PM

Join us for a guided soundwalk on the Concordia Preserve Short Loop to get to know the unique sounds of the Preserve! Soundwalks are silent walks at a relaxed pace with the goal of consciously listening...

Apr 03
Long Loop Preserve Tours 2:00 PM - 3 :30 PM

90-minute guided tour of the Concordia Preserve via the Long Loop. Meet in Building B / Student Center. Come experience & learn about the beautiful CTX preserve with the OES team.

Apr 04
Birding Outing 9:00 AM - 9 :55 AM

55 minute bird watching tours around campus, Tornado Trail & more, with Carol & Carl Trovall. Meet at the Pier. Binoculars will be provided.

Apr 04
Short Loop Preserve Tours 10:30 AM - 11 :20 AM

50-minute guided tour of the Concordia Preserve via the Short Loop. Meet in Building B / Student Center. Come experience & learn about the beautiful CTX preserve with the OES team.

Apr 04
Snake Display & Demonstration 11:00 AM - 11 :30 AM

See up-close and in person native Texas snakes! Terri Millard will share and educate us on these amazing creatures. Listen, see, and learn an appreciation for how snakes are an important part of our...

Apr 04
Dr. Jeffrey Utzinger's The Risk Involved Book Reading 11:00 AM - 12 :00 PM

Join us on Friday, April 4th at 11:00 AM as Dr. Jeffrey Utzinger reads excerpts from his collection of essays The Risk Involved and discusses the inspiration behind the book. Attendees will have a...

Apr 04
Long Loop Preserve Tours 1:00 PM - 2 :30 PM

90-minute guided tour of the Concordia Preserve via the Long Loop. Meet in Building B / Student Center. Come experience & learn about the beautiful CTX preserve with the OES team.

 

 

Tornado Trail Map

Contact

For more information, contact:

Zach Stark,
zach.stark@concordia.edu

Sam Whitehead,
sam.whitehead@concordia.edu