Subject: Mark Your Calendar for the Next Clean Air Meetup, Wed., February 16
Happy New Year...and as you know, we've already had our first EPA hearing of
the New Year. Mark you calendar for 6:30. We will once again meet at the
popular Picasso's on Inwood just north of Forest.
Smitty will be there by 6:15 so you can test drive his new VOLT...if you
wish.
Mon, Mar 14th 10am
Critters in the Garden: Remove unwanted guests humanely & organically by Bonnie Bradshaw, Wildlife 911. Sponsored by Dallas North Garden Forum. Got armadillos? Bunnies? Squirrels? Then you'll want to be sure to join us for this great program on tips to keep your garden safe from these unwanted critters while maintaining a balanced relationship with nature. All humane and organic methods used.
2:30-4:30 Vanishing of the Bees A FREEscreening. www.vanishingbees.com [ibimage==1626==original_size==none==self==ibimage_left]
"Honeybees have been mysteriously disappearing across the planet, literally vanishing from their hives. Known as Colony Collapse Disorder, this phenomenon has brought beekeepers to crisis in an industry responsible for producing apples, broccoli, watermelon, onions, cherries and a hundred other fruits and vegetables. Commercial honeybee operations pollinate crops that make up one out of every three bites of food on our tables. Vanishing of the Bees follows commercial beekeepers David Hackenberg and Dave Mendes as they strive to keep their bees healthy and fulfill pollination contracts across the U.S. The film explores the struggles they face as the two friends plead their case on Capital Hill and travel across the Pacific Ocean in the quest to protect their honeybees."
Saturday, May 21, 10 am to 2 pm. Butterfly Plant Sale.
Snap up hard-to-find butterfly host and nectar plants. We grow them here, giving you the benefit of organic plants tuned for Dallas summers. Free garden admission.
Friday, May 20, 2 pm to 4 pm. Butterfly Plant Safari.
This pre-sale tour shows you how to incorporate native and adapted plants into your landscape. Bonus! If you enroll in the walk, you can purchase plants at our Member's Special Preview Night, which starts at 4 p.m. $25; $20 members.
Sunday, May 8, 10 am to 4 pm. Mother’s Day Concert with The Women’s Chorus of Dallas.
If you buy a concert ticket through TWCD, you receive free admission to Texas Discovery Gardens. The concert ends with a butterfly release and a song inside our conservatory. To release a butterfly, contact us. Butterflies are $25, and we have limited numbers. Make it a day! Enjoy educational booths, crafts, and more from 10 am to 3 pm. The butterfly house will be closed at 4 pm except for concert ticket holders.
Saturday, May 7, 11 am to noon. Butterfly House Discovery Tour.
Go on a guided tour the Butterfly House and get a behind the scenes look at these winged wonders. Included with admission.
Saturday, May 7, 10 am to 5 pm. Educator’s Butterfly Gardening Workshop Extension.
Educators: sign up for this day-long workshop, which includes an extended session aimed toward educators following the portion open to the public. A working lunch is included. CPE credits awarded. $80, $64 For TDG members.
Saturday, May 7, 10 am to 1 pm. Butterfly Gardening Workshop.
Learn how to grow your own butterfly garden. Get the dirt on host and nectar plants, as well as native butterflies. $60; $48 for TDG Members.
Thursday, May 5, 10 am to 1 pm. Butterfly Gardening Workshop.
Learn how to grow your own butterfly garden. Get the dirt on host and nectar plants, as well as native butterflies. $60; $48 for TDG Members.