Food

Learn about the sources of vegan protein and the protein myth. Dishes prepared with seitan, tofu, TVP and Tempeh, plus some bonus goodies. $40.

Fundraiser to replace the tools that were pilfered by some thieves. Barbecue, veggies, live music and bounce house. $10/adults, $5/ages 3-12.

 Aquaponics is a method of growing edible plants and fish in a single system that is extremely well suited for the urban environment. Additionally, aside from being totally organic and natural, it is very water efficient (using less than 10 percent of the water necessary for a comparable soil garden.) Free.

The eco-friendly hardware store hosts this Freaker Block Party featuring live DJ showcasing Freaker drink insulators as seen on ABC's Shark Tank. Freebies, demonstrations, free food.

Learn how your garden and yard can benefit from this natural process using leaves and other compostable materials and what compost bin would work best for you. Charlie Shiner, Master Gardener and Master Composter, teaches two composting workshops each month. $5.

Marshall Grain, a garden center with locations in Grapevine and Fort Worth, will share the best plants for this area to plant in your garden for the fall. $10.

Mark Suter of Primitive Texas will teach wild plant identification on walks through the nature center habitats. Learn physical plant characteristics, edible plant parts, proper plant preparation and available season of harvest. Some poisonous wild plants will also be covered, since these often grow right with the edible ones. $50.

Join the Black Vegetarian Society of Texas for lunch at Spiral Diner, 1314 W. Magnolia in Fort Worth, at 1 p.m. Then head to the Jubilee Theatre in downtown Fort Worth for the family musical, "Mirandy and Brother Wind" at 3 p.m.Tickets: $15. Make reservations at 817-338-4411.

NORTH TEXAS FARMERS MARKETS:

COLLIN COUNTY 

Collin County Farmers Market: http://www.collincountyfarmersmarket.org 

Fairview Farms Marketplace, Plano: http://www.fairview-farms.com

Frisco Farmers Market: http://www.friscofarmersmarket.com 

Georgia’s Farmers Market, Plano: http://www.georgiasfarmersmarket.com 

McKinney Farmers Market at the Adriatica: http://www.chestnutsquare.org/programs/farmers_market.asp

DALLAS COUNTY 

Carrollton Square Community Farmers Market, http://www.cityofcarrollton.com 

Celebration Farmers Market, Dallas: www.celebrationrestaurant.com/farmersmarket

Coppell Farmers Market: http://www.coppellfarmersmarket.org  

Cox Farms Market, Duncanville: http://www.coxfarmsmarket.com 

Dallas Farmers Market: http://www.dallasfarmersmarket.org  

Eden’s Organic Garden Center, Balch Springs: http://edensorganicfarm.com 

Four Seasons Market, Richardson: http://www.fourseasonsmarkets.com

Grand Prairie Farmers Market: http://www.gptx.org/farmersmarket

NORTH TEXAS FARMERS MARKETS:

See websites for location, hours and season.

COLLIN COUNTY 

Collin County Farmers Market: http://www.collincountyfarmersmarket.org 

Fairview Farms Marketplace, Plano: http://www.fairview-farms.com

Frisco Farmers Market: http://www.friscofarmersmarket.com 

Georgia’s Farmers Market, Plano: http://www.georgiasfarmersmarket.com 

McKinney Farmers Market at the Adriatica: http://www.chestnutsquare.org/programs/farmers_market.asp

DALLAS COUNTY 

Carrollton Square Community Farmers Market, http://www.cityofcarrollton.com 

Celebration Farmers Market, Dallas: www.celebrationrestaurant.com/farmersmarket

Coppell Farmers Market: http://www.coppellfarmersmarket.org  

Cox Farms Market, Duncanville: http://www.coxfarmsmarket.com 

Dallas Farmers Market: http://www.dallasfarmersmarket.org  

Eden’s Organic Garden Center, Balch Springs: http://edensorganicfarm.com 

Four Seasons Market, Richardson: http://www.fourseasonsmarkets.com