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Arlington Conservation Council: Sam Kieschnick of Mansfield Parks and Rec - Arlington

Speaker will be Sam Kieschnick, nature education specialist for Mansfield Parks and Recreation. Kieschnick is an enthusiastic and dynamic speaker who loves his work and will be presenting a program entitled "Does nature matter? The importance of parks for nature education."

Kieschnick will discuss the new nature education programs being offered in Mansfield, the role of the new Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park (similar, but on a smaller scale to River Legacy) and how Mansfield is using the new nature park as an outdoor classroom and venue for citizen science projects. He will also present some ideas on how cities like Arlington and Mansfield could possibly work together to make their park systems a win-win for residents, the parks, and the critters which live in the parks.

River Legacy: Invaders of Texas - Arlington

Invaders of Texas is a citizen-science based invasive species detection, reporting and management system presented by Texasinvasives.org. Participation in the Invaders of Texas workshop will provide the training and skills necessary to find, identify and report new populations of invasive species, leading to their management and eradication.

Workshop topics include an introduction to the invasive species problem, field preparation and safety, invasive plants, animals and pests, data collection and GPS/mobile app use. We will also cover a new feature on Texasinvasives.org, the "Eradicator Calculator," which is designed to help organize and record volunteer-based eradication efforts.

Bring a camera and GPS or smartphone if available. Please bring your own lunch. Free. Space is limited. RSVP: 817-860-6752.

Texas Discovery Gardens: Butterfly House Birthday - Dallas

The Rosine Smith Sammons Butterfly House & Insectarium turns five in September. The celebration will feature crafts and activities, as well as interactive fun with longtime friends of the gardens. See silkworms, native butterflies and other cool creatures up close. Giveaways include a pair of tickets on Southwest Airlines worth up to $800. $5. Kids and senior discounts.

Connemara Conservancy: Mimosas & Muffins - Allen

This will be a family friendly event, so bring the entire family.

Admission is bottle of wine valued at $25 for individuals or $40 per family. The wine will become a part of our “wine pull” auction at Into The Meadow on Sept. 20. Your tax-deductible wine donation will also enter you into a raffle for a $100 Watters Creek shopping spree to be given away at Sunday’s brunch.

RSVP by Thursday, August 28, by calling 940-230-4077 or e-mail Executive Director Sandra Greenway at sandra@connemaraconservancy.com.

Fort Worth Botanic Garden: Art in the Garden - Fort Worth

ART IN THE GARDEN: As part of the cultural district’s Gallery Night, the Garden Center of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden will feature more than 90 entries of juried art for sale. The media include jewelry, watercolor, 3D art, drawing/pastel, mixed media, photography and oil/ acrylic. Reception featuring artists on a come-and-go basis will be hosted on Sat. from 6-8 pm. 

Hours: 

Fri, Sept. 5, noon-7pm

Sat, Sept. 6, 9am-8pm

Sun, Sept. 7, 1-5pm

ARTISAN FAIR: On Sat, Sept. 6 from 10am-5pm, this outdoor event will feature a variety of arts & crafts from over 35 local artists and a Kids’ Artspace. 

PARKING: Free parking in front of the Garden Center.  

Info: Steve Huddleston, senior horticulturist, Steve.Huddleston@fortworthtexas.gov.

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