Be a part of an event that has been helping drive the market for renewable energy, organic/sustainable gardening and farming, green/sustainable building and living and alternative transportation since the turn of the century.
This regional event will celebrate the Ray Roberts Greenbelt through experiential outdoor activities, live music and good food. Attendees can test their skills at archery, climbing, kayaking, biking, and geo-caching; view demonstrations by historians and craftsmen of the Cross Timbers eco-region; or take a carriage ride down the Greenbelt Trail. Kids will enjoy birds of prey and reptile exhibits, pony rides, Backyard Bass competition and an inflatable obstacle course and slide. GreenFest will emphasize outdoor fun, respect for nature and boating and water safety.
Greenfest 2014 is organized by the Greenbelt Alliance of Denton County, together with Texas Parks and Wildlife and the City of Denton. Proceeds will go toward reopening the equestrian trail between Highways 428 and 455, repairing Greenbelt restrooms, installation of a wetland viewing deck and trail, if approved by the USACE, and support of the Greenbelt Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to stewardship of the Lewisville/Ray Roberts Greenbelt.
Grammy award-winning Brave Combo will be performing from 4-6pm. Other acts TBA.
Environmental festival featuring green vendors, organizations and busineses. Food, music, children's activities. Free.
Annual festival featuring vegan and vegetarian food court, vendors, animal advocates, speakers and live music. Free.
Trammell S. Crow, who transformed Earth Day Dallas into the largest Earth Day celebration in the world, will talk about Earth Day Texas, its purpose, its importance and plans for the future. He supports various non-profit organizations that are active in family planning, education, the environment, community initiatives and political causes. All welcome. Info: Kirk Miller, 972-699-1687, KirkMiller@DallasSierraClub.org.
Fifth annual conference hosted by Coastal Prairie Partnership and Native Prairies Association of Texas. This year's conference will focus on challenges to conserving, restoring and educating about prairies.
Audience: Resource professionals, private landowners, volunteers (including Texas Master Naturalists), educators, landscape architects.
Cost: Field experiences (May 29) - $30 each; Indoor Presentations (May 30 & 31) $150; $75 for students. Free post-conference field experience also available.
Topics: Prairie restoration, prairies and water/energy production, prairies and climate change, managing for biodiversity, prairie bird conservation, social media and conservation, conservation agreement for landowners, teaching about prairies, creating grassroots campaigns, and more.
Field Experiences (May 29 and June 1): This year's conference will include a varied mixture of free and paid field experiences throughout the DFW area.
Indoor Presentations (MAY 30 AND 31) at Fort Worth Botanic Gardens:
Outdoor festival featuring public kite flying, show and stunt kites, North Texas Hang/Paragliding Association, kite giveaway, Blackland Prairie raptors, face painting, and paper airplane making. See website for complete schedule. Free. Parking @ Riverfront and Commerce for a fee. Park at 146 Commerce St for $4-$6.
In honor of our armed forces, there will be flags and patriotic music in the gardens along with free admission all four days for all active and retired military personnel with valid photo ID. In Pecan Grove, kids can enjoy a petting zoo and face painting, and on Monday, May 26, $1 hotdogs, popcorn and fried pies will be offered. This weekend of patriotic celebration will conclude with two free Eddie Coker concerts on Monday at 11am and 2pm.
Enjoy wildflowers, butterflies. See an owl up close. Learn about insects. Short program at 9:15 am to recognize nature leaders and landscape sponsors. Free. Info: Marcie Haley at 469-249-2817
The Dallas Arboretum will be celebrating Mothers of the Military with a concert by The Navy Cruisers band on the Martin Rutchik Concert Lawn. The Navy Cruisers band is the only band commissioned to play at the Vice-President’s yearly picnic at the White House. $10-$15.