Family Friendly

Phil Kline’s UnSilent Night is a free, amazing, outdoor "sound sculpture event" which is actually created by anyone who wants to participate. Definitely an event for all ages.

It consists of people who simply gather and walk along a route while simultaneously playing four different, glorious soundtracks of bells from their boomboxes.

Anyone can take part in this extraordinary experience! Simply downloads a soundtrack onto cassette, CD or amplified mp3 device.

Then, on the same day in December, on the streets of an increasing number of cities worldwide, they bring their own boomboxes, join together and become a contemplative, sidewalk-strolling procession, drifting peacefully through a cloud of resonating, echoing sound which is different from every listener’s perspective.

You can also just show up and enjoy the experience! Since 1992, this 45-minute walk has grown into a global, annual communal event which has become an essential part of many winter holiday celebrations.

Guided Trinity River Expedition via canoe. In addition to seeing the beauty (and sometimes the lack of same) of the river, veteran canoe guide Charles Allen will point out American Indian sites and other historical artifacts as you paddle. From 8:30 am until mid-afternoon. $45 payable when reservation made. Trips are rain or shine. Other details by calling 214-941-1757. 

For the Love of the Lake (FTLOTL) - Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce-Up (VH)

Second Saturdays, 8:30am - 10:30am (register between 8:00 and 8:30)

Tasks of the day:  Clean the shores of White Rock Lake by picking up trash.

Registration Location:  1152 N Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75218.  NE Corner of Garland Rd. & Buckner Blvd. in Casa Linda Plaza (Facing Buckner & Doctors Hospital).

On this family-friendly walk through Twelve Hills Nature Center after dark, we’ll explore what allows nocturnal animals of the Blackland Prairie to live successfully at night, then we’ll try to detect some of them.  Led by MNs Marcie Haley, Bret Turner, Jillian Turner.

Bring a small flashlight.

Questions and to RSVP: contact Marcie Haley  marcieh@gmail.com  214-941-6069
Webpage: www.twelvehills.org 

FWVS members can meet with other vegetarians monthly atThai Papaya Garden.  It's a great buffet.   See you there!  Ask for FWVS table or sit with your friends and family. 

Click HERE for Thai Papaya Garden's website.

Screening of the movie "Grow!" by Slow Money, a non-profit dedicated to building and supporting the local sustainable food system. Free but donations requested.

Grow! is a great introduction to local farming issues and why people choose to farm, the rewards and the sacrifices. Two film makers spent an entire growing season with 20 farmers and two apprentices on 12 different farms in Georgia. This is their story.

There is parking located along Jefferson which is surprisingly quiet after 6pm as well as two lots close to the theater. The first one is located in the Bank of Texas in between Zang and Madison along Centre street. The second lot is located behind the theater on Sunset avenue also between Madison and Zang. This is generally an overflow lot that we use for valet services when needed, Jefferson is usually sufficient for most performances.

ring your binoculars and field guides if you have them, and learn what to watch for in habits, characteristics and calls from Gailon and Rodney, both with Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society. You can expect about 30+ species. The walk is planned to take about three hours. All ages are welcome. We recommend wearing long pants, closed-toed shoes, sunscreen, and insect repellent.

Location:  Connemara Meadow is located in north Plano on Alma Dr, south of Bethany Dr. (Note: entrance is in Allen.)
All ages are welcome
More info:  www.connemaraconservancy.org 

The City of Farmers Branch presents 6 public nature walks at the new John F. Burke Nature Preserve.  North Texas Chapter Master Naturalists will conduct the walks.  Come out.  Bring family and friends.

Wednesday, November 9

The Nature Preserve comprises 104 acres of bottomland hardwood forest, fields and wetlands. It lies between the Pres. Geo. Bush Tpke and the Elm Fork of the Trinity.  Diverse plant community, lot of birds, etc.  Open dawn to dusk every day.

Location - 1111 Valley View Lane.  Not in Google Maps yet.  About 0.6 miles west of Luna Rd on Valley View Lane
Web site - http://www.ci.farmers-branch.tx.us/play/parks-recreation/john-f-burke-nature-preserve 

The City of Farmers Branch presents 6 public nature walks at the new John F. Burke Nature Preserve.  North Texas Chapter Master Naturalists will conduct the walks.  Come out.  Bring family and friends.

Saturday, November 5
Wednesday, November 9

The Nature Preserve comprises 104 acres of bottomland hardwood forest, fields and wetlands. It lies between the Pres. Geo. Bush Tpke and the Elm Fork of the Trinity.  Diverse plant community, lot of birds, etc.  Open dawn to dusk every day.

Location - 1111 Valley View Lane.  Not in Google Maps yet.  About 0.6 miles west of Luna Rd on Valley View Lane
Web site - http://www.ci.farmers-branch.tx.us/play/parks-recreation/john-f-burke-nature-preserve