Environment

Farm Skilling event in Mount Pleasant, Living from the Ground Up presented by the local community college for $75. Hear speakers on everything from funding to vegetable farming to starting a CSA to wine production. Brochure for more information. Must register by March 21 (by mail) for this event. 9 am - 5:30 pm, all-day event.

Learn how to generate or increase revenue with your small farm...

Living from the Ground Up is designed to provide those interested in producing income with their small acreage a chance to learn from area “veteran” producers already running small farms and sustainable agricultural operations through the sharing of their personal experiences.

Keynote speaker Howard Garrett, The Dirt Doctor, is a leader in the natural organic marketplace and provides advice on natural organic gardening, landscaping, pet health, pest control and natural living via a nationally-syndicated radio talk show and in his column, Organic Answers which appears in the Dallas Morning News.

North Texas's premiere exotic animal facility offering you the opportunity to experience rare and endangered exotic wildlife in a unique and personal setting. What better way to learn about conservation than by seeing it up close and hands on?

Gates open at 10am. LAST SAFARI TRAM LEAVES @ 4:00PM! This means that all interaction with education animals and self-guided sections of the tour will close at 4:30. If you're coming at the end of the day, we suggest arriving by 3:30 to ensure you get everything in before the last tram leaves @ 4:00. No one will be admitted to the ranch after 4:00pm.

Ticket prices: $10 Adults (13 yrs+) $8 Children (3-12yrs) $8 Seniors (65 yrs+) Children 2 & under are Free

Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch is a 501(c)(3) non-profit ranch licensed and regulated by the USDA.

Walk through the woods with family, friends, and a trained naturalist guide. No pets allowed. Children 13 and under must be accompanied by a registered adult. $2/person.

"From Garbage to Garden", learn to recycle naturally with the City of Dallas free program.

For Registration information call
214-671-9233 or email Joseph.hardyes@dallascityhall.com.

"From Garbage to Garden", learn to recycle naturally with the City of Dallas free program.

For Registration information call 214-671-9233 or email Joseph.hardyes@dallascityhall.com

Exhibit tells the dynamic story of energy and alternative energy resources in North Texas, the Barnett Shale, and the innovative pioneers who continue to make energy a leading industry in the region. Ages 11 and up. Included in $14/adult, $10/child admission.

Recognized as one of the top 14 places in the world to see spring flowers with over 500,000 blooming bulbs and 66 acres of colorful gardens. Includes Fairy Tale Castles Exhibit. Free with $12/adult, $8/children 3-12, and $10/senior admission.

Behind-the-scenes visit to the bison living in a secluded area at Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA). Reservations required. $2/person plus $5/person gate fee.

A Texas naturalist adventure to Midland, TX, Ernst Tinaja rock formation, Panther Junction, the Chisos Mountains and the Chihuahuan Desert. Registration deadline Mar 10. $1400/member, $1500/nonmember includes double occupancy lodging, ground transportation, park entrance fees and meals.
For more information contact the
Heard Natural Science Museum

Getaway to the Brenham, TX countryside with master photographer Allen Rokach; in-depth sessions, exclusive locations. $500 plus hotel. Limited space. Preregister.