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In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education is hosting a garage sale. All proceeds benefit the Wylie big cat sanctuary. Update 9/20: The Friday sale is cancelled due to weather but Saturday is on.
Experience the great outdoors this summer by taking a stroll through theTrinity River Audubon Center in Dallas when it lowers its admission to $1 during July and August.
The park features 5 miles of trails through wetlands, forest and prairie on the edge of the Great Trinity Forest.The site also offers great birding opportunities with the 60 resident bird species.
In addition, you can tour the 21,000-square-foot LEED-certified visitors center, which features educational exhibits and a nature store. Bring a lunch for the picnic area.
There are many ways for our members to participate. If you enjoy working outside among the trees or if you prefer research, the study of maps or working to help keep things organized and running smoothly, there is a place for you in the Dallas Historic Tree Coalition. No dues at this time.
The city of Plano offers an pportunity to operate a real Recycling Truck, tour behind the scenes of some of the city's collection services and explore ways you can help manage waste better while also saving money. Environmental Waste Services staff will answer questions. Free.
The Heard Museum and Prairie & Timbers Audubon Society offer guided bird walks at the Heard Museum and Sanctuary on the second Saturday of each month September through May. Free with admission.
Learn the secret to making your own fresh organic salsa. Doug Renfro from Renfro Foods will teach the class how to make classic red, verde and fruit salsas to take home in decorative containers. $55.
This class was originally scheduled for Sept. 7 but has been rescheduled for Oct. 19.
Join Fort Worth Interfaith Power & Light for a vegetarian potluck and a presentation from Anna Clark about her story about making the environment a priority. She will share eco-tips for making our lives greener.
Fort Worth Interfaith Power & Light hosts this event featuring a vegetarian potluck, a meditation on the connectedness of creation and a practical example of an inter-related system through the use of aquaponics presented by Adam Cohen from Green Phoenix Farms.
Dine at Blue Mesa Grill in Lincoln Square for a night of great food, fun and fellowship to support River Legacy Foundation's environmental education programs. Twenty percent of your bill will be donated to River Legacy Foundation. Please mention Community Night or River Legacy before being seated.
Monarch butterflies utilize the different species of milkweed across the Refuge. Learn how these milkweed plants play an important role to the invertebrate community, including monarchs. We will search out patches of Milkweed and view the natural communities that thrive in them. $5 (with paid admission).