Festivals and Expos

Demonstrations, vendors, workshops, plants. See website for schedule. $4.

Festival to encourage bicycling as an alternative mode of transportation for all ages. Event features a group ride, Kid's Bicycle Safety Rodeo, vendors that specialize in bicycling information and equipment,  bike checks and cycling groups. Free.

The beauty of art meets the beauty of nature at the Arboretum’s annual fine art show and sale. This three-day art fair in the garden features artists from around the country, artist demonstrations, entertainment, food and fun for all ages. Don’t miss your chance to see and buy from your favorite artists amid one of the most beautiful display gardens in the nation. 

Cost: $10-$15.

Members only pre-view event Friday.

Enjoy a selection of native and adapted pollinator-friendly plants. Have a mature yard with lots of trees? Shade tolerant plants are highlighted in yellow so you can see them at a glance.

Click Here for this year's Plant Sale list!

Wildlife advocate David Mizejewski will be at Earth Day Texas promoting the mission of the National Wildlife Federation in the Automobile Building, Main Stage A.

Saturday, April 26, 2-3pm, Wild Animals Presentation
Sunday, April 27, 2-3pm, Garden for Wildlife 

[ibimage==6768==original_size==none==self==ibimage_left]A lifelong naturalist, animal-lover and self-professed nature geek, David Mizejewski is a TV and radio personality, author and blogger who uses his knowledge and enthusiasm to get people excited about joining National Wildlife Federation in its mission to protect wildlife and connect with nature. Come see Mizejewski and his wildly entertaining animals!

Speakers throughout the day talking about bees, native plants, prairies, bird habitats, sustainable gardens. In addition walks highlighting wildflowers, birds, insects and edible plants. See schedule on website. Free. Info: Jim Folger at publicity@ntmn.org or 214-663-2268.

Family friendly noncompetitve fundraiser for the Preserve. Participants receive a raffle ticket for each of four trails completed. 11 am prize drawing. Registrants get T-shirt while supplies last. $5-$10. Info: Robert Rinker, 817-881-2736 or info_CRP@yahoo.com.

Earth Day celebrations featuring activities, airbrush tatoo artist, contests and food. 

In addition speakers will offer programs prior to the fest at the Student Center, WSTU 1303:

9:30 am - Easy Butterfly Gardening 

10 am - Big Time Into Small Things

10:30 am - Why We Do What We Do

Free.

Info: Joan Shriver at 817-515-7242 or Joan.Shriver@TCCD.edu or June Relyea at 817-515-7060 or June.Relyea@TCCD.edu.

Celebration of the end of the spring semester with fun, food and games and celebrating Arbor Day. Free for TCC faculty/staff/students. Info: Mike Cinatl, 817-515-3036.

The Earth Day festival is a community-wide family event featuring vendors, workshops, plant sales, kid’s activities and entertainment. Free.