Conservation

Event hosted by Stop the Frack Attack, a coalition of concerned citizens and groups seeking to protect their health and their families from the dangers of gas drilling. More details TBA.

Eric Neupert, executive director at the Black Land Prairie Raptor Center, will present several hawks, owls and falcons that make Flower Mound their home. Event hosted by the Flower Mound Foundation will include exhibits by The Aldo Leopold Foundation, Keep Flower Mound Beautiful, LBJ Wildflower Center, Lake Lewisville Environmental Learning Area, Native Plant Society of Texas and Texas Master Naturalists. Call library to register. Free.

The Botanical Research Institute of Texas in Fort Worth will showcase 35 plants native to North Texas. Free.

Former mayor of Austin Will Wynn will speak at the first of a four-part series: "Business Case for Sustainability." Hosted by Earth NT. Cost: $20. Contact: b.oquinn@urbanstrategiestx.com.

Learn about rainwater harvesting and build your own rain barrel.
All supplies provided by AgriLife Extension. $50/per barrel. Register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e6rsr…

Learn to maintain a healthy lawn with less frequent watering. Discover the most effective and earth-friendly ways to care for your yard. Instructor: Gail Donaldson, a turf and irrigation specialist and water conservation manager for the city of Allen. Attendees can enter a drawing for free bags of Green Sense organic fertilizer from Rohde’s Nursery and Nature Store. Space is limited, pre-registration is advised.

Learn about local birds, the importance of preserving their habitat and how to make your backyard wildlife friendly. Free.

Texas Discovery Garden experts offer advice on which native trees to add to your landscape. Free. Register: city of Dallas, 214-670-4475 or Central Market info desk.

Citizens Climate Lobby meets the first Saturday of every month for education on climate change and to plan action items. This month's guest speaker is Robb Willer, associate professor of sociology at UC Berkeley, who will discuss "The Moral Roots of Environmental Attitudes." Email texas@citizensclimatelobby.org for location.

Hike the 160-acre Tandy Hills Natural Area, border to border. Hosted by Friends of Tandy Hills.