The City of Arlington Master Composter volunteers hold composting classes the second Saturday of every month at the composting display in the Science Center's parking lot area. The class includes demonstrations of proper pile building, and a worm compost bin. Attendees will receive a free book. No need to register, just show up. Dress for the weather. For more information, call 817.459.6778 or visitwww.arlingtontx.gov.
Free.
Green Spot Market & Fuels hosts White Rock Local Market.
Think Local. Shop the Rock.
For the 2011 season the White Rock Local Market will be held beginning in March the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Green Spot located at 702 N. Buckner Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75218.
3rd annual Holiday Market
December 10th
Extended Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
12 pm to 2 pm: Hillbilly jug band Fish Fry Bingo
We will have all our regular food vendors and 50 Arts and Crafts Vendors for all your holiday shopping needs.View all Vendors.
White Rock Local Market now accepts Lone Star benefits.
For more information about White Rock Local Market and how to become a vendor go to www.whiterocklocalmarket.com.
December 10 - West Fork, Hwy. 157 to Hwy. 360, 7 miles, River Legacy park, proximity of Bird's Fort site, Woodbine sandstone, seldom paddled, difficult access.
In addition to seeing the beauty (and sometimes the lack of same) of the river, veteran canoe guide Charles Allen will point out American Indian sites and other historical artifacts as you paddle. From 8:30 am until mid-afternoon. $45 payable when reservation made.
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Call Charles Allen at 214-941-1757 for meeting place and other information. Meeting time for all trips is 8:30 a.m. River conditions can change quickly; scheduled trip locations may be changed to find the best boating conditions. All guided trips must be paid in advance . Cancellations 30 days or less before the trip date are not refundable. Trips are held rain or shine - there are no rain checks or weather related refunds. |
Join us on our monthly bird watching outing during one of the best birding times of the year. Expect to see 25 or more different species as we explore our Interpretive Wetland Trail and other areas of the hatchery. Bring binoculars and field guide if you have them (not required).
Regular admission is $5.50 for adults, $4.50 for seniors 65 and older, and $3.50 for children ages 4 through 12. Pets are not allowed on TFFC grounds. S
Black Vegetarian Society of Texas food preparation class will be at 11:30 am, at the Nash-Davis Recreation Center, 3710 N. Hampton Rd, West Dallas (214.670.6194). We eat what we prepare. The cost is just $10 for BVSTX members and $15 for BVSTX friends. Fees for the class may be mailed to: BVST, P O Box 116950, Carrollton, TX 75011-6950
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In February we have a trip planned to visit Mad Island Wildlife Management Area being led by TPWD's Brent Ortego. Mad Island has, for many years, held the nationwide record for most number of bird species seen during Christmas Bird Counts. Tours of the island are made by special reservations and we will be visiting on Saturday, February 25th.
Additionally, this weekend coincides with the Port Aransas Whooping Crane Festival. I will need to know how many people will be participating in this trip as soon as possible so I can reserve motel rooms and get us a spot on one of the boat tours to see the cranes. This trip will be limited to 12 participants and FWAS Chapter Only members will get first priority. Please email me as soon as possible to reserve your spot on this trip. |
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Please join us on a search for the elusive Henslow’s Sparrow that spends its winters in East Texas. We will be led by David and Mimi Wolf. Both David and Mimi have led tours for Victor Emanuel Nature Tours, and Mimi is an accomplished artist who has illustrated several bird books and has designed t-shirts for many birding events in Texas, so we’ll be in the best of company! We’ll also see what other birds spend their winters in East Texas. We will travel to Nacogdoches on Friday afternoon birding along the way and meet with our leaders Saturday morning. If we don’t find our target bird on Saturday we’ll try again Sunday morning before heading back to the Metroplex. Hotel accommodations have not yet been secured so more information will be posted on the FWAS website in the near future. This trip will be limited to 12 participants with FWAS Chapter-only members getting first priority. |
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Birding Field Trip with Ft Worth Audubon Society Members...
Leader: Ray Chancellor
Description: Ray will lead us on a nature walk along Walnut Grove and Bob Jones Parks. Waterfowl and wintering sparrows will be our focus. This ½ day trip will start at Walnut Grove Park. There will be lots of walking on uneven terrain. Directions: From Hwy 114 in Southlake exit White Chapel Blvd. and travel north approximately 3 miles until the road dead-ends into a gravel parking lot. We’ll meet Ray at 8:30 AM. Misc - Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions on the day of the trip. Sturdy shoes, sun and bug protection and water and snacks are all recommended. |
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Monthly Meeting of the Ft Worth Audubon Society, with an exciting and interesting members' presentation. Topic: Birding Trips & Tips Presentators: Lee Snaples, Mary Lee Johnson, Glenda Keilstrup, Gail Morris, Phil Craighead, Jane Choun, Vicki Moore, Matt Mattingly, Jim Jones and Tom Haase. Time: 7:30 Location:Room 100 in the Research & Education Building at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd at Montgomery. Summary: Our own Audubon members will present on past trips to Costa Rica, Arizona and Maine. In addition, members will discuss how to plan for birding trips. Have you ever wanted to join a tour? Plan your own trip? Come and learn how to connect with nature and people through traveling! Birding ID session at 6:50pm Social Hour: 7:10-7:30pm |
Learn the fundamentals of finding your way in the wilderness in this two evening class. Among the subjects covered are: purchasing maps, how to read maps, how not to get lost, what to do if you do get lost, GPS, different kinds of compasses, and how to use your compass. If you have a compass, bring it to the class. If you don't have one, we will show you what to look for when you purchase one. The class will be held at the Dallas REI store (second floor program room). 4515 LBJ Freeway, north side, between Midway and Welch. This two-night class will start promptly each night at 6:30 PM and will finish at about 8:45 PM. The fee for the class is $15 for Sierra Club members and $20 for non-members (CASH or CHECK ONLY). No reservations are necessary; just show up. Contact: Bill Greer 972-964-1781(h)