Specific mushrooms have been exploited across cultures for many centuries to stimulate or enhance the sexual experience. Examine the science and lore behind these beliefs and discuss the species most commonly cited as having aphrodisiac properties, including the enigmatic truffle. Includes refreshments. $35/nonmembers, $30/members. Pre-registration required.
Elizabeth Samudio, a certified permaculture designer, will show how this sustainable system combines ecology, ethics and organic design. Learn how permaculture design concepts save time, resources and money and add natural beauty to the landscape, garden or farm. Lunch and roundtable open Q&A session follows. $45/nonmember, $40/member. Pre-registration required.
Learn how to create a beautiful perennial garden and landscape by using drought-tolerant native Texas plants. Lunch and a roundtable open Q&A session. $45/nonmember, $40/member. Pre-registration required.
Learn how to create a beautiful perennial garden and landscape by using drought-tolerant native Texas plants. Lunch and a roundtable open Q&A session. $45/nonmember, $40/member. Pre-registration required.
Introduction to Aquaponics: Learn how to grow natural, organic, chemical-free produce twice as fast and at four times the density without the dirt.
Networking and educational group for advocates and professionals interested in sustainability. The meeting is cancelled for February.
Free one-day event. Choose from among five tracks of sessions: 1) Healthy Living; 2) Urban Agriculture; 3) Resource and Energy Efficiency; 4) Smart Cities; 5) Green Careers and Jobs. Keynote speaker: Joel Salatin, a third-generation alternative farmer whose family's farm, Polyface, Inc. has been featured in Smithsonian Magazine, National Geographic, Gourmet and in radio, television and print media. Exhibitors will also be on hand to share their green products and services.
Learn to grow your own plants from cuttings and seeds. Take home some plant starts to get your garden going. $25/nonmembers, $20/members. Preregistration required.
Kids can enjoy a summer camp preview while parents relax during TDG's Roses and Chocolate party. Drop off as early as 5 pm, and pick up as late as 8 pm. Kids enjoy crafts, a Butterfly House Safari and a chance to see eye-to-eye with our insect friends. Pizza dinner will be provided. Educator will contact you prior to see if your child needs anything special or has dietary restrictions. Ages 3 and up, toilet trained, please. $15/child, $10/member child.
Annual green festival featuring free wildflower walks, science-themed hikes, food vendors and environmentally-themed booths. Proceeds benefit Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area.