Bird and nature walks, tree and plant identification, and more
Choosing Texas-friendly plants that are well-adapted to our area and weather conditions makes a big difference in the success of your landscape. Learn about soil preparation, which plants work best in our clay soil and our North Central Texas climate. After the talk, stroll through the teaching garden to see the drought-tolerant, native plants up-close. Free.
Explore the wonders of the night sky. Registration required: Erin Taylor at 972-219-3930 or erin.taylor@unt.edu.
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Hear Green Source DFW columnist Amy "Moonlady" Martin talk about moundbuilders. Afterward explore the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge.
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center’s mission is to both educate the public and provide research opportunities in the areas of water quality and supply, wildlife management and wetland systems.
WE will tour a section of property. Wear appropriate shoes and clothing. A light lunch will be hosted by Tricia Holderman at her home next door after the tour. Cost: Free/members, $5/nonmembers. For carpool information, call 214-340-0117.
In honor of our armed forces, there will be flags and patriotic music in the gardens along with free admission all four days for all active and retired military personnel with valid photo ID. In Pecan Grove, kids can enjoy a petting zoo and face painting, and on Monday, May 26, $1 hotdogs, popcorn and fried pies will be offered. This weekend of patriotic celebration will conclude with two free Eddie Coker concerts on Monday at 11am and 2pm.
Volunteers needed to work with Arlington Parks Dept staff to clean up trash and debris and help with the butterfly garden and wildflower bed.
Enjoy wildflowers, butterflies. See an owl up close. Learn about insects. Short program at 9:15 am to recognize nature leaders and landscape sponsors. Free. Info: Marcie Haley at 469-249-2817
The Dallas Arboretum will be celebrating Mothers of the Military with a concert by The Navy Cruisers band on the Martin Rutchik Concert Lawn. The Navy Cruisers band is the only band commissioned to play at the Vice-President’s yearly picnic at the White House. $10-$15.
Goodman Elementary teachers and Walk on the Wildside coordinators, Tarri Miller and Carrie Donovan, and ACC WOW coordinator Peggy Quinn will be talking about the benefits that Walk on the Wildside at the Molly Hollar Wildscape provides to their elementary students and how it benefits ACC. Free.
Volunteers needed the third Saturday of each month (except June, July, August & December) to help plant, mulch and weed nursery trees. Wear closed toe shoes, a hat and sunscreen. Water, safety glasses tools provided.
Info: Tyler Wright, tyler@texastreesfoundation.org