Upcoming Events

See a list of fall classes hosted by the Native Plant Society of Texas on the website link below.

Frost Bank is hosting e-waste recycling events at various branches. The public is invited to dispose of small appliances, electronics and anything with a plug.

Upcoming events in North Texas include:
Wylie Financial Center, Wylie: Sept. 30, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. 
Alta Mesa Financial Center, Fort Worth, Oct. 2, 10 a.m. to Noon
Matlock Financial Center, Arlington: Oct. 3, Noon to 2 p.m.
Southlake Financial Center, Southlake: Oct. 7, 10 a.m. to Noon

See website for full list.

Musical Swings, an innovative interactive installation that transforms the timeless joy of swinging into a collaborative musical adventure.

When visitors swing naturally, advanced technology converts their movements into beautiful melodies. Each swing activates notes from different instruments, inspiring guests to synchronize their motions and work together to compose harmonious musical pieces.

For alll ages.

Located at FWBG's North Vista. Included with Garden admission.

Five locations: 

Quanah Parker Park
White Settlement
Hope Church
Panther Island
Cold Springs Trailhead. 

Clean up : 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
After Party: 10 a.m. to Noon.

Details about where to pick up supplies and After Party meet up sites on website link below.

North Texas Master Naturalists will lead guided tours of the Laura Bush Native Texas Park every Saturday, Sept. 20 through Nov. 22.

The 15-acre park features native trees, grasses and wildflowers.

Contact: info@bushcenter.org

The Native Plant Society of Texas Fall Symposium is for anyone interested in learning how to preserve Texas' rich native plant communities. The conference will draw a diverse audience of academics, conservationists, educators, landscaping pros and native plant enthusiasts from across Texas. Folks who can't attend in person can join virtually.

Saturday's schedule is packed with insightful presentations from recognized experts in local ecoregion vegetation and native plant habitats. Among the topics: Growing in a Drier World, Landscaping to Maximize Available Rainfall, Growing for Birds, Restoring Grasslands, and Bringing Native Plants to Texas schools. Sunday offers nine amazing guided field trips to natural areas around Salado, including the Gault Archaeological Site, the Blackland Prairie Replication Site at Granger Lake, and Salado Creek.

Salado Middle School will serve as the symposium headquarters. Saturday-only and three-day registrations include the annual awards banquet — a night of celebrating leaders in the native plant movement.

This year's National Solar Tour will have several locations from Texas on the self-guided tour including the Westbrook Home in Fairview, the Byrom Home in Irving, and the Sweet Adeline Home, the Northcutt All Electric Home and Helton Solar Home in Waco and the Vision House in Austin. 

See map for addresses and hours of open houses.

Shop for a variety of native wildflowers and grasses. 
Fundraiser for Texas Conservation Alliance.

Join the city of McKinney and Texas Conservation Alliance for a special evening at TUPPS Brewery as we shine a light on how we can all help protect migratory birds in Texas.

The WaterWise Landscape Tour is your one-day-only opportunity to visit a selection of beautiful, sustainable landscapes in Plano showcasing plants and sustainable practices great for North Texas.

Marvel at dozens of Texas-tough plant varieties, learn where to purchase them and how to care for them. Interact with knowledgeable volunteers and Master Gardeners who can answer your questions and share valuable advice. Encounter winged wonders, as the tour coincides with the monarch butterfly migration!

This is a free, self-guided and self-paced program. Transportation is not provided. 

Details to come.

Presenters: Bill Byrom, Randy Boys, Eric Pratt

Presentations:

Three presentations will be offered:

1. Bill Byrom: "Home Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Options such as Solar Power"

2. Randy Boys: "Ecosystem Energy Sources and Transfers"

3. Eric Pratt: "EV Myths & FUD" ("Electric Vehicle Myths, & Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt")

About Our Presenters:

• Bill is one of NTREG's Program Co-coordinators. He lives in a remarkably energy-efficient home with grid-connected solar electricity.

• Randy is NTREG's Chair. He is recently retired from ONCOR, our regional electrical energy distributor.

• Eric is NTREG's Secretary, and a very long-term electric vehicle advocate.

You may arrive as early as 9 a.m. to socialize and get an early view of Bill's home. Our meeting will start at 10 a.m..

Box lunches will be available for $20. Coffee, iced tea, lemonade, water, and other beverages will be provided at no cost. You must order your lunch in advance to be guaranteed availability. A few extra lunches will be purchased for walk-in attendees at the meeting. Lunch will be from 11:30 a.m. to noon.

To reserve a box lunch, please pay a $20 donation per box lunch to NTREG at THIS LINK (Opens new window.)

Please place your lunch order by 4:00 p.m. Thursday October 2.

SELECT one of the following:

(1) Chipotle Chicken

(2) Piri Piri Tofu VEGAN

(3) GoGo Steak

SELECT one of:

(R) Regular tortilla chips/salsa

(S) Sweet potato chips

To place your order, send an e-mail message to tour25@byrom.net with your name and box lunch choice (or choices if there are several in your group), such as "Chipotle Chicken and Regular tortilla chips". When Bill receives that e-mail, he will assume you are paying in advance, or with $20 cash at the meeting.

If you pre-order a lunch, and if you do not arrive by noon, your box lunch may be given to someone else.

Tours of Bill’s house, and a more detailed presentation if requested, will be provided after lunch.

The Byrom House will be available on the American Solar Energy Society National Solar Tour on:

Friday, October 3, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, October 4, from noon to 3 p.m.

Sunday, October 5, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m

Support native grasses and wildflowers by volunteering at the Lake Arlington Native Plant and Pollinator Garden at 5500 Lake Arlington Drive. Sign up online by visiting SaveArlingtonWater.com. Volunteer days this  fall are:

Saturday, Sept. 20 - 8-10 a.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 7, 8-10 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 18, 9-11 a.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 9-11 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 15, 9-11 a.m.

Info: Traci.Peterson@arlingtontx.gov

Presenter Scott Harris spent 17 months chasing 53 Raptors across 34 states — his version of a Raptor Big Year. Raptor Quest is about his adventures, misadventures, successes and failures. From -36 degree days, to ones over 100 degrees, to just getting on the bird just in time, to the frustrations of missing one by minutes. It’s about the birds — of course — but it’s also about the people he met, the things he learned and why he’s already working on his next adventure.

See website for Zoom link.

Enjoy a night full of spooky vibes, tasty sips and mysterious creatures that go hoot in the night.

Kick things off with craft beer, cider or wine from Y8S TAP - Mobile Beer Fridge, then grab a bite from a local food truck before things get a little eerie. 

Meet raptor ambassadors up close then take a evening walk through the prairie where every rustle in the grass adds to the thrill.

Neighborhood Litter Stomp is a citywide volunteer litter cleanup hosted by Keep Fort Worth Beautiful each fall. The focus of the event is to encourage your neighbors to come together and host a cleanup event in your neighborhood!

If your neighborhood is looking good and free from litter and trash, we encourage you to pick up litter at a local park, school or a waterway. It's easy to participate and Keep Fort Worth Beautiful provides all the supplies for free.

 Native plant sale. Details to come.

For 31 years, water-wise landscapes have been celebrated in Dallas. As we continue to showcase drought tolerant landscapes with features such as native plants, drip irrigation or rain barrels, you are invited to submit your entry for the 31 Water-Wise Landscape Tour.

• Tour maps of the participating homes available at White Rock Pump Station

• Learn from landscape and irrigation experts

• Musical entertainment

• Drawing for a free rain barrel (must be present to win)

• Arts and crafts with souvenirs for all ages

• Activity: Let’s make seed balls!

• Trivia contest to win native plants or shrubs

Maps, crafts, snacks and giveaways available while supplies last.

Join with fellow Sierrans and other like-minded Americans who don't want to see our democracy die. If you can't make it to Downtown Dallas, check the No Kings website for one of the many other protest rallies being held in North Texas and around the country.

This is a demostration class on how to plant container grown trees and shrubs. It will also cover pruning, staking and fertilizing. Class will be outdoors. Seating will be provided but it will be in the sun so come prepared. 

Browse and/or purchase plants after the class.

In the event of rain, class will be rescheduled. Classes are nonrefundable. Public restroom is not available.

$35

Experience Collin County’s premier family-friendly Halloween event at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary.

Halloween at the Heard features a safe environment to experience the joy of trick-or-treating along the eerie Dinosaurs Live! Live-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs trail. Families will enjoy an evening full of fun activities, including a presentation of a family-friendly movie on the Heard’s outdoor amphitheater stage and more.

This event sells out each year and tickets are limited. Once they are sold out, additional tickets will not be available at the door.

Heard Members-Only Pre-Sale: September 9-30

Tickets will be available to the public beginning Oct. 1 while supplies last.

Special Halloween tickets are required for all guests, including Heard Museum Members.