Learn how to conserve water in your landscape by making use of compost, native plants and optimizing your irrigation system.
SAT June 9, 2012 8:00am - 10:00am
THU Oct. 4, 2012 7:00pm - 9:00pm
To register for this event, please visit http://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=12
Learn where your tap water comes from, what activates a drought contingency plan, how to conserve water in your home, and how to prevent contamination of our watershed.
FRI. June 8, 2012 7:00pm - 9:00pm
THU Sept 27, 2012 7:00pm - 9:00pm
To register, please visit http://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=12
What is the Live Green in Plano Volunteer Program?
The Live Green in Plano Volunteer Program is a local training opportunity for volunteers to work in partnership with the staff of the Sustainability & Environmental Services Department and extend information throughout our community. Live Green Volunteers will pledge to take individual actions toward greener living and help others do the same.
Series Includes:
- Waste Diversion / Consumerism
- Water Quality / Indoor Conservation
- Compost, Native Plants, Irrigation
- Air Quality, Energy
- Green Building
- Getting the Word Out
Material is presented through City of Plano Environmental Education Coordinators, guest speakers, volunteers, film, tours, demonstrations and class discussion.
THU June 7, 2012 7:00pm - 9:00pm
FRI June 8, 2012 7:00pm - 9:00pm
SAT June 9, 2012 8:00am - 5:00pm
Joy Kiser, author of America’s Other Audubon, to speak at Dallas Museum of Art
Audubon Dallas and the North Texas Master Naturalists present author Joy M. Kiser at the Dallas Museum of Art Saturday, June 23 at 1:00pm. Ms. Kiser’s book, America’s Other Audubon, tells the remarkable story of self-taught naturalist and illustrator, Genevieve Jones, and her life’s work, Illustrations of the Nests and Eggs of the Birds of Ohio. A sampling of Jones’s exquisitely detailed lithographs of birds’ nests will also be on display, on loan from the Museum of Nature & Science Mudge Library. The talk is free with admission to the museum.
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Host Organization: REI Dallas |
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Event Direction: This preserve is located in the heart of the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas. http://g.co/maps/7yhdv To get there from Interstate 35E, take Illinois west and just past S. Hampton make a left on Pierce. To get there from Loop 12, take Illinois east and just past Westmoreland, turn right on Pierce. Public Transit: Take the Dallas DART rail redline to Westmoreland (last stop southbound), which drops off very close to the trailhead. Bikes are allowed on the trains. |
National Trails Day - Trail Hikes
Four Guided Trail Hikes will depart from the Science Center at 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm and 1 pm in celebration of National Trails Day. RSVP for one of the hikes by calling 817.860.6752. Trail is not stroller friendly.
Off the Beaten Path: Summer is not typically the most desired time to go hiking in North Central Texas. However, if you prepare in advance with cooler clothes, water and a shaded trail, you can enjoy an excursion.
We have a path where you will be completely covered with shade and it is a trail that gets overlooked all the time. Join us and discover this hidden treasure that is off the beaten path.
$5 (with paid admission)/MEMBERS FREE.
Life on the Prairie, Prairie Invertebrates: Last week we discussed vertebrates, this week we will discuss invertebrates of the prairie.
Prairie invertebrates are numerous and we have an opportunity to identify as many as we can and discuss their role in the prairie. Part 6 of the Life on the Prairie series.
$5 (with paid admission)/MEMBERS FREE.
*Vegetarians - People Can Be Herbivores Too: Did you know there are different levels and types of vegetarian diets?
Do you know what non-meat proteins you should be looking for at the grocery store? Come and join us for a lighthearted beginners talk about vegetarianism and some light vegetarian friendly snacking.
Class is geared for adults, but children over 5 years are welcome.
Preregistration required. Maximum 12 participants. FREE (with paid admission).
For more information or to register by phone, call 817-392-7410.
National Trails Day ®: The first Saturday of June is National Trails Day.
Come out to the Nature Center and make your mark on our trails. Start the morning volunteering with Natural Guard improving our trails.
Natural Guard: Individuals can help keep the Nature Center beautiful by volunteering for Natural Guard. Volunteers assist Refuge staff in trail maintenance, brush clearing, bridge building and much more.
For all Natural Guard volunteers, join us for a hike along the Canyon Ridge Trail and learn about the CCC’s contribution to the Nature Center.
Natural Guard is from 9 am - 12pm.
CCC Hike is from 1 - 4 p.m.
$5 (with paid admission)/ MEMBERS and 6/2/2012 Natural Guard Volunteers FREE.