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Texas Discovery Gardens joins in a park-wide July 4th celebration by offering $1 admission to the gardens and butterfly exhibit and extended hours.

Volunteer at the new White Rock Local Garden. The crew will be building beds, constructing an arbor, weeding, planting and pruning. Bring shovels, cordless drill, weed-eaters. Breakfast and refreshments provided. info@whiterocklocalmarket.com.

Take a guided hike on this 2,000-acre preserve prairie. Hikes at 5 pm at 7pm. 

Friends of the Fort Worth Prairie Park is working to save the park permanently. See Green Source DFW article:http://greensourcedfw.org/articles/julie-s-green-light-march-18-powered-....

Contact: Jo Ann Collins,joacollins@gmail.com.

Sixteen nights of outdoor concerts in the Gardens, followed by fireworks. $20-$50. Parking $10-$25.

Bird identification for beginners. $15. Register: 469-526-1980 or dcac@audubon.org.

Event supports the Dallas chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers's  wildlife conservation efforts, including Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, International Rhino Foundation and Actions for Cheetahs in Kenya.

Cost: $20, $15/in advance. Includes a $10 Arcade Game Card and a choice of two of the following: 1 hour of bowling, 1 round of miniature golf, 1 game of lazer tag or 1 round of rock climbing.

To purchase tickets in advance, visit http://bit.ly/10SOmG1. Contact: DallasZooAAZK@DallasZoo.com. 

Creatures from the Dallas Zoo will be on hand for this special educational presentation prior to the game between the Rangers and the Athletics at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Info: 817-436-5979.

Take dad camping where everyone has an outdoor adventure and he doesn’t have to set up camp. Parents and children ages 7 and up will be led through the fascinating world of animals with activities, special talks, tours of the Zoo, live animal encounters and a special morning monorail Safari ride.

 For more information, visit the Dallas Zoo’s Education department online or email Education@DallasZoo.com. $45-$50.

A master gardener will lead the class for families. Children must be at least 5 years old and accompanied by an adult. $10/adult, $5/child. Preregistration required. Contact Billie Hammack @ blhammack@ag.tamu.edu or 817-884-1296.

Recycle Revolution hosts this free gathering featuring live music, food trucks, drinks, ping-pong tournament, films, workshops, arts and crafts and tours of the zero-waste facility.