Pearland in Motion Winter/Spring 2020

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HUNTER EDUCATION The Texas Hunter Education certification program covers the skills, regulations and responsibilities of hunting, conservation, wildlife management and identification. This certification lasts a lifetime and is recognized by all states and provinces requiring hunter education. To register, go to tpwd.elementlms.com and click on the “Hunter Education” tab. Select the “Hunter Education Classroom Course” option and search for Pearland classes. $15 course fee & $15 facility fee 9+ years DFNC Sat., Jan. 25, Feb. 22, April 25, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. BAYOU KAYAKING Join our Outdoor Recreation team on a guided tour of Armand Bayou! Participants will kayak the bayou looking at the extensive wildlife while enjoying one of the Houston-area’s last natural bayous. Single, sit-on- top kayaks will be provided. An adult must accompany anyone under the age of 18. $45 residents / $56.50 non-residents 12+ years Armand Bayou (Bay Area Park) Sat., May 30, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

MONTHLY GARDEN LECTURES The Monthly Garden Lectures are a chance to learn about gardening best practices, specific to the Gulf Coast Region from Brazoria County Master Gardeners. Light refreshments are provided. The lectures are sponsored by Keep Pearland Beautiful, City of Pearland, Brazoria County Master Gardeners, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office. Visit mykpb.org or call 281.489.2795 for more information. Free 16+ years DFNC Thur.; Jan. 9, Feb. 13, March 12, April 9, May 14; 7 - 9 p.m. NATURE WORKSHOPS Join our Natural Resources team for their new monthly workshops at the Delores Fenwick Nature Center! These workshops will cover a variety of nature-based and natural resources topics. Come early to take a tour of the nature center. Classes start at 6:30 p.m. on every fourth Thursday of the month. $5 16+ years DFNC Thur.; Jan. 23, Feb. 27, March 26, April 23, May 28; 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. LICENSE TO CARRY CLASS Take this class to obtain a License to carry, which allows individuals to lawfully carry a handgun in Texas and 34 reciprocal states. Fee includes classroom training, range, targets, and forms (applications fee to the State and fingerprinting not included). Topics covered: Legal Aspects of Concealed Carry, Safe Handling and Storage, Non-Violent Dispute Resolution, Use of Force Laws, Basic Firearm Safety and Operation, Risk Avoidance and Civil Liability. Every effort will be made to provide a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience for all. Each student will need the following: driver’s license, closed-toe shoes, handgun: revolver (minimum .32 caliber) or semi-auto (minimum .380) and ammunition: minimum 50. Rental handguns are available for $30 (includes ammo). Log on to goheeled.com/enroll to sign up. $79 19+ years DFNC Sat.; Feb. 15, April 18; 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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