04/18 FW Nature Center: Last Day




Yesterday was our last day volunteering at the Fort Worth Nature Center. I cannot believe how fast our time there went! It was fulfilling looking back on the impact we have made—especially hearing from Dr. Wood that we truly have made such a difference for their organization. We have put in many hours cutting privet, aided in catching and measuring an alligator, and generated a good amount of social media content. 
This week, we chose to hike the Cross Timbers trail. It was nothing like the others we have been on, and I loved it! I appreciated the wider, more open path and the diverse scenery. Along the trail we spotted many butterflies, a couple turtles, and a red cardinal. Part of the adventure was along a beautiful stream and the other part left us surrounded by vast wooded areas. 
I took the responsibility of gathering video content (horizontally) for our trail guide. I also took pictures of different flora that I plan to identify using AI. I have never edited a video like this, so I look forward to seeing how it turns out. Caroline was gathering videos vertically for shorter TikToks, and Sam was taking pictures of plants to identify, as well. I am excited for our final adventure to the zoo next week!

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  1. williams.dan76April 29, 2025 at 6:55 AM

    Thanks for posting about your last Nature Center excursion. It was a little bittersweet, since had a strong connection with the Nature Center for much of the semester. I am sure that our social media content will be helpful, and I am equally sure that we learned a lot through interacting with the outdoors. Thanks for your contributions.

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