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Cowtown Farmers Market - Fort Worth

Fort Worth’s original, producer only farmers market. Wondering what “producer only” means? It means that everything sold is either grown, raised or produced within 150 miles of Fort Worth. In short, it’s the easiest way to go green while getting your greens.

Cowtown Farmers Market is open every Saturday, 8 am til noon–rain, sleet, snow, or shine. Market is open Wednesdays, 8 a.m. until noon, June – November.

Other markets:  Downtown Fort Worth, Richland Hills, Tarrant County Health Department and Resource Connection are open for the season. Details, click here.

All markets accept Lone Star/SNAP, WIC cards, cash and credit/debit cards.

Cowtown Farmers Market - Fort Worth

Fort Worth’s original, producer only farmers market. Wondering what “producer only” means? It means that everything sold is either grown, raised or produced within 150 miles of Fort Worth. In short, it’s the easiest way to go green while getting your greens.

Cowtown Farmers Market is open every Saturday, 8 am til noon–rain, sleet, snow, or shine. Market is open Wednesdays, 8 a.m. until noon, June – November.

Other markets:  Downtown Fort Worth, Richland Hills, Tarrant County Health Department and Resource Connection are open for the season. Details, click here.

All markets accept Lone Star/SNAP, WIC cards, cash and credit/debit cards.

Cowtown Farmers Market - Fort Worth

Fort Worth’s original, producer only farmers market. Wondering what “producer only” means? It means that everything sold is either grown, raised or produced within 150 miles of Fort Worth. In short, it’s the easiest way to go green while getting your greens.

Cowtown Farmers Market is open every Saturday, 8 am til noon–rain, sleet, snow, or shine. Market is open Wednesdays, 8 a.m. until noon, June – November.

Other markets:  Downtown Fort Worth, Richland Hills, Tarrant County Health Department and Resource Connection are open for the season. Details, click here.

All markets accept Lone Star/SNAP, WIC cards, cash and credit/debit cards.

Cowtown Farmers Market - Fort Worth

Fort Worth’s original, producer only farmers market. Wondering what “producer only” means? It means that everything sold is either grown, raised or produced within 150 miles of Fort Worth. In short, it’s the easiest way to go green while getting your greens.

Cowtown Farmers Market is open every Saturday, 8 am til noon–rain, sleet, snow, or shine. Market is open Wednesdays, 8 a.m. until noon, June – November.

Other markets:  Downtown Fort Worth, Richland Hills, Tarrant County Health Department and Resource Connection are open for the season. Details, click here.

All markets accept Lone Star/SNAP, WIC cards, cash and credit/debit cards.

Cowtown Farmers Market - Fort Worth

Fort Worth’s original, producer only farmers market. Wondering what “producer only” means? It means that everything sold is either grown, raised or produced within 150 miles of Fort Worth. In short, it’s the easiest way to go green while getting your greens.

Cowtown Farmers Market is open every Saturday, 8 am til noon–rain, sleet, snow, or shine. Market is open Wednesdays, 8 a.m. until noon, June – November.

Other markets:  Downtown Fort Worth, Richland Hills, Tarrant County Health Department and Resource Connection are open for the season. Details, click here.

All markets accept Lone Star/SNAP, WIC cards, cash and credit/debit cards.

Cowtown Farmers Market - Fort Worth

Fort Worth’s original, producer only farmers market. Wondering what “producer only” means? It means that everything sold is either grown, raised or produced within 150 miles of Fort Worth. In short, it’s the easiest way to go green while getting your greens.

Cowtown Farmers Market is open every Saturday, 8 am til noon–rain, sleet, snow, or shine. Market is open Wednesdays, 8 a.m. until noon, June – November.

Other markets:  Downtown Fort Worth, Richland Hills, Tarrant County Health Department and Resource Connection are open for the season. Details, click here.

All markets accept Lone Star/SNAP, WIC cards, cash and credit/debit cards.

Summer Harvest Festival at Cowtown Farmers Market - Fort Worth

 
Celebrate local agriculture and food at the annual Summer Harvest Festival at Cowtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday, July 7.
 
Activities at the free, family-friendly festival will include cooking demonstrations by the chefs of the Culinary School of Fort Worth; live music by Barbara Taylor and Jeff Gibbons; door prizes; tasting samples of fresh, local fruit, vegetables, cheese, bread, cake and more; plus a coloring contest for children.
 
Members of the Tarrant County Master Gardeners Association will answer lawn and garden questions, and Dottie Woodson, water resources expert with the Texas Agrilife Extension Center, will discuss water conservation and setting up a rain barrel.
 
Two local chef-authors will sell and autograph cookbooks: Jon Bonnell of Bonnell's Fine Texas Cuisine will sign copies of his latest cookbook, "Jon Bonnell's Texas Favorites" and cooking teacher/Star-Telegram columnist Ellise Pierce, a Denton native who currently resides in Paris, will sign copies of "Cowgirl Chef: Texas Cooking with the Cowgirl Chef."
 

Lotus Lore - Fort Worth

Lotus Lore: Come join us for some enjoyable information about one of the oldest plants on the planet which happens to be right here in our back yard. The Lotus is a fascinating water plant that is sacred to many, beautiful to most and important in many ways to us all.

We will explore facts, myths, legends and stories surrounding this most amazing plant.

FREE (with paid admission).

Turtle Watch - Fort Worth

Turtle Watch: Learn to identify different species of turtles found at the Nature Center and in your area. This training is for citizens to help monitor our turtle populations. You will learn how to document turtle sightings in your area and report your findings to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Part of your time will be indoors learning about turtles and their habitats and the other portion is in the field putting your skills to the test.

Maximum of 30 participants.

Pre-registration required. FREE (with paid admission)/MEMBERS & NC Volunteers FREE.

For more information or to register by phone, call 817-392-7410.

Kayak Tour - Fort Worth

Kayak Tour: Tour a stretch of the West Fork of the Trinity River with kayaks. View ducks, herons, beaver and other critters.

Sunscreen, water and weather appropriate clothing (including shoes that can get wet) are recommended. Kayaks, paddles and lifejackets are provided. Kayakers must be at least 14 years old and accompanied by their guardian, otherwise at least 18 years old. Some previous experience recommended.

Registration ends preceding Thursday or when filled. Maximum - 8 participants. 

Meet at Big River Parking Lot. Pre-registration required. $20 (includes admission fee)/MEMBERS $15.

For more information or to register by phone, call 817-392-7410.