Environmental Organization or Group

The group will discuss the first 50 pages of Teaching the Trees: Lessons from the Forest by Joan Maloof. The discussion will continue July 5 and July 12. Geared to ages 15 and older. Free for members. Nonmembers are invited to give a small donation. Bring a lunch.

Reading schedule for Teaching the Trees book discussion:

1st Friday, 6/28 - pages 1-47 (“Old-Growth Air” through “Pine”)
2nd Friday, 7/5 - pages 48-95 (“Grandfather Trees” through “Holly”)
3rd Friday, 7/12 - pages 96-142 (“Bald Cypress” through “Things of this World”)

Learn about green living from local experts and then tour the Environmental Education Center, Plano's only LEED Platinum certified building. Free.

Drip irrigation is 90 percent more efficient, inexpensive and easy to install. Drip systems promote healthy plants and conserve water use. Learn how to install your own system. Free.

Learn tips, tricks and strategies for making gardening a family affair during this adult workshop led by the Arlington Men's Garden Club. Workshop is best suited for children ages 10 and up only. Free, but space is limited. RSVP: 817-860-6752.

Arlington Master Composter volunteers will demonstrate proper pile building. You will see a live worm compost bin and you will receive a free book. No need to register, just show up. Free.

Long time Flower Mound residents Alton Bowman and Mark Glover will provide a historical overview of The Flower Mound, the town’s historic landmark, its colorful history and rich heritage. Free. Register: 972-874-6165.  

Alton Bowman is the author of The Flower Mound: A History and Field Guide to the Flowers and Grasses. Local historian and writer Mark Glover is a native of the area and the son-in-law of Flower Mound's first mayor, Bob Rheudasil. 

Hike the 72-acre Meadow Preserve at the monthly open house. Free. 214-351-0990. Info@ConnemaraConservancy.org.

Work until 11 am, then take a tour of the preserve. No tools are required. Bring water and gloves.

Learn how your garden and yard can benefit from this natural process using leaves and other compostable materials and what compost bin would work best for you. Free. 

Learn how your garden and yard can benefit from this natural process using leaves and other compostable materials and what compost bin would work best for you. Free.