These event are deemed appropriate for younger children
Walk and talk while picking up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club's adopted section of White Rock Lake Park. Area is a prairie restoration area, so there are always birds and wildflowers. Gloves, trash bags, etc. provided. Brunch after. Info: Carol Nash: 214-824-0244.
Guided 1.5-mile night walk. Bring flashlight and binoculars or spotting scope. Meet at the Suncreek Park circular parking lot at 9pm sharp. Hike is not appropriate for young children. Free. Register: ConnemaraConservancy.org.
Expect to see 30-plus species. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them. Free. Info@ConnemaraConservancy.org. ConnemaraConservancy.org.
In honor of International Peace Day, several Bike Friendly groups will come together to ride in DADA’s Bike Swarm.
Cyclists of all age levels and abilities are invited. Bike Friendly Oak Cliff, Bike Friendly Cedars, Bike Friendly Design District and Bike Friendly Deep Ellum will work together to cover the neighborhoods of Oak Cliff, Deep Ellum and the Design District.
Bike Swarm is part of the DADA Fall Gallery Walk on Saturday, Sept. 21. Riders can start at any of the following stops:
11 a.m. Meet at Oak Cliff Cultural Center, 223 West Jefferson Boulevard (for a ride from Oak Cliff to Deep Ellum for lunch at Burger Fest and a visit to area galleries)
2 p.m. Meet at Kettle Art Gallery, 2650B Main St. (ride from Deep Ellum to Design District for a visit to area galleries)
3 p.m. Meet at Meddlesome Moth, 1621 Oak Lawn Ave. (ride from here for tour of Design District); 5 p.m. riders will return to their home bases in Oak Cliff, Deep Ellum or the Cedars.
Stroll through the butterfly house and gardens then go inside for a book signing and Q & A session with Ms. Ajilvsgi, who works as a butterfly and plant specialist in Austin. Considered among the nation’s top plant and butterfly experts, she is the author of “Wildflowers of Texas” and “Butterfly Gardening for Texas.” Local butterfly expert Dale Clark will also be on hand to answer questions. Free.
Note: Books will be on sale at gift shop. RSVP to SGardner@TexasDiscoveryGardens.org if you'd like to reserve a one.
Free green expo hosted by the the city of Garland, GISD, Baylor Garland and the Garland Chamber of Commerce. Exhibitors will provide information on water and electric conservation, water pollution, recycling, safety, gardening and green alternatives. Free health screenings, information and flu vaccinations will also be available. The H20 5K race starts at 8:15 a.m.
Plant the seed and watch your child’s love for gardening grow in this special hands-on class. Registration is required. Ages 5-10. Free.
Gather your friends, family, scout troop, and neighbors and do the “buffalo stomp” with the herd of seeders. Enhance the beauty of the trail system by participating in the annual seeding. Free.
Donelle Simmons, garden coach and co-host of The Farm Girls Organic Gardening radio show, will share secrets and techniques for fall organic vegetable gardening. Donelle, along with her mother Marilyn, grow and feed 15 families a year through their educational CSA program, offer an organic gardening radio sho, and garden coaching advice to help others grow bountiful gardens. Free.
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.