Texas Tech University’s National Ranching Heritage Center will host the Junior Rough Riders Fall Corral from 10 a.m. to noon this Saturday for children ages 5 to 12. The children will have the opportunity to learn about wildlife native to local ranches.
A show-and-tell style presentation by Drew Spencer, a Texas Parks and Wildlife game warden, will include skulls, antlers and pelts. Attendees will learn about the habitats and characteristics of wildlife like white-tailed deer, mountain lions and bobcats. Other activities will include identifying and tracking wildlife, creating field guides and wildlife trivia.
The event will be held at the 6666 Barn, National Ranching Heritage Center, 3121 4th St.
Reservations are required and space is limited. The event is free to members of the Ranching Heritage Association and $5 for non-members.