These event are deemed appropriate for younger children
Free event featuring Earthen Ware vendors (carved wood art, organic foods, handmade jewelry, etc.), environmental education booths, kids' crafts/entertainment, plant sale, hybrid car show and live music. Drop off usable household goods and clothing/shoes, household documents for secured shredding and bulky trash items at Town Center Elementary School parking lot (185 N. Heartz).
Learn about the food and shelter needed by bluebirds and the best plants to attract them. Children's activities and garden tour. Free.
Enjoy hands-on environmental activities, nature walks, bird watching, kayaking and canoeing demos and wildlife presentations at this 5th annual festival. Info: ScottWhite@BizCompr.com or 214-458-5751.
Enjoy dog park, pet/owner look-alike contest, giveaways, exhibits, pooch portraits, canine crafts, music by Dallas’ seasoned jazz bassist Barri Pearson. Talk to trainers, veterinarians and pet product vendors. Special pricing on vaccinations and microchipping. Free. $10 for parking within the gates of Fair Park or ride the DART Rail Green Line to the Fair Park Station. Info: 214-421-9600.
Volunteers needed the third week of the month [except June, July and August] to replant, transplant, mulch and control weeds at this large urban tree farms. Water, tools provided. Info: Tyler Wright, Urban and Community Forester, Texas Trees Foundation at Tyler@TexasTreesFoundation.org or 214-273-6687.
Taught by Texas Discovery Gardens educators. Learn about metamorphosis through story and crafts. Free.
Learn how what to bring, safety precautions and where to go. Free.
Leisurely walk through Turtle Creek and Flippen Park. Austin Brouns: 214-528-3812.
Class will cover advanced backpacking tips and skills, including winter camping, fly-drive planning, equipment, bear barrel packing and week-plus long trekking. $20/nonmembers, $15/members. Bill Greer: 972-247-0446.
The walk, which lasts 1.5 hours, begins promptly. Free with regular admission: $11/adults, $8/children.