We can all appreciate freshly mowed lawns and tidy hedges, but nothing beats the rustic beauty of the sun-kissed prairie grasses that grow wild in Fort Worth’s neck of the state. The Botanical Research Institute of Texas, which opened in 2011 right next door to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, is one organization that especially ...

Christine Lara began to feel “off” 29 weeks in to her first pregnancy. She left work and called her doctor, describing her symptoms as flu-like with excessive swelling. The doctor told Lara to come directly in. To the trained physician, Lara’s symptoms were obvious indicators of preeclampsia. The mom-to-be, however, was at a loss. “I had ...

Spring is here and it’s officially time to put away the boots and bring out the sandals. These embellished flip-flops are sure to put a little spring your child’s step. Perfect for children of all ages, these crafts will be a hit at your next birthday party or fun ...

By May, spring is in full swing and the weather is warm enough to get outside and get dirty. So this month we bring you six children’s books about gardening recommended by Lisa Smant, senior librarian at the Fort Worth Library Youth Center. Pick up one of these titles from your local library and encourage the kiddos to do a little digging in ...

You will never dive like a hawk – reaching speeds in excess of 100 mph – except in your dreams. But starting May 4, you can “ride” along with a real-life Harris Hawk as it swoops dramatically from a 500-foot perch. This trick of the eyes is accomplished ...

The kids may never have seen a horse as big as Captain Midnight, the dapple-gray Percheron at Owens Spring Creek Farm in Richardson, and he isn’t even the heaviest of the four draft horses at the 11-acre show farm, petting zoo and museum. His mother Iris weighs in at 2,300 pounds. These giant horses – along with diminutive ...