North Texas Master Naturalists are accepting applications now for the 2016 class of volunteers. If you are interested, please attend this Open House informational meeting.
Coastal Prairie Partnership (CPP) and Native Prairies Association of Texas (NPAT) are excited to announce the 2015 Southern Plains & Prairies conference (formerly the State of the Prairie conference).
Why Support Clean Water Fund's efforts in North Texas?
• Our area, Region C, has 25% of the Texas population and are the biggest users of water in the state.
• We use more water per person than any other region - far above the state average.
• DFW has the greatest potential to conserve water - yet our region has proposed more than $21 billion of $53 billion in statewide reservoir projects - including the controversial Marvin Nichols.
Meet some of the owners of the solar homes and businesses that participated in the 2015 DFW Solar Tour. Stay afterward for lunch.
Is 55 gallons not enough for you? Think “Big Tank” and save on your water bill!!! This program covers design, construction, maintenance and benefits of a large rainwater collection system. Participants will learn how to calculate rainwater capture, design an above or below ground collection system and utilize rainwater using large tank systems for home or business applications. This program will also cover installing drip irrigation. Booklet provided. $25.
Does your rain just run off? Divert it, save it, use it!! Come learn the basics and benefits of rainwater harvesting and the effects stormwater has on the environment. Participants will learn how to collect and utilize rainwater at home and have the opportunity to construct their very own 55 gallon rain barrel.
$50/per barrel
Movie night! We supply popcorn, snacks, and drinks.
Don Wilhelm, Partners for Wildlife program coordinator, with the local U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service office, will present on their work with monarchs in Texas. He will discuss how the USFWS is working with their partners and with landowners in numerous ways to help reverse the pressing threats to monarchs due to habitat loss, loss of native milkweed plants due to development and the need for nectar sources during the monarch migrations.
Highlighting Maze Madness in the Meadow will be the official opening of two mazes that have been created in the Meadow, one for young children and another for older children and adults. In addition to the mazes, the family-friendly event will feature face painting, a Springfree Trampoline, slack lines, nature hikes and other games and activities for kids of all ages.
Families are also encouraged to bring picnics and enjoy the unspoiled beauty of the Meadow Nature Preserve, which is located on the border of Allen and Plano, near the intersection of Alma and Bethany Drives.
NTREG has been invited to take a tour of the new ONCOR "micro-grid" facility. This systgem is the first of its kind in the Metroplex! The system includes solar panels and other hardware - but also adds a unique aspect: batteries! In the event of a failure of the utility power, this micro-grid system will continue to provide electricity to a select group of homes that are serving as test sites. Come see the future of solar energy today!
Free. Preregistration required. See website for details.