Gardening

Annual plant show and sale showcasing a variety of cactus and succulents. Hours: Fri and Sat, 10am-9pm, Sun, noon-6pm.

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.

Learn more about food issues, including GMOs, factory farming and pesticides, from visionary panel of speakers including Jane Goodall, Wayne Pacelle, Dean Ornish and Woody Harrelson. Hosted by John Robbins, author of The Food Revolution and would-be heir to the Baskin-Robbins empire. Free. 

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.

Rainwater harvesting is a viable alternative water source for your landscape, garden, livestock, firefighting and both indoor non-potable and potable uses. Rainwater University will have presentations and hand on training from rainwater harvesting experts from around the country. From constructing a 55-gallon rain barrel or small home system; designing and installing large commercial rainwater collection systems above and below ground; understanding how to irrigate from your cistern. This event has it all. Sign up for one day or all three, daily topics out- lined below at http;//dallas.tamu.edu

April 16
• Small and Large Scale Residential Collection Systems (55 to 2,000 gallon)
• Irrigating with collected rainwater – with or without a pump

April 17
• Large Scale Commercial Systems (10,000 gallons +)
• Underground and Above Ground Collection Systems
• Non-potable and Potable Uses of Rainwater
• Installing an Irrigations System from your Rainwater Harvesting System

April 18
• Low Impact Development – Green Roofs and Rain Gardens
• Stormwater Protection
• LEED credits for Water Conservation
• EPA WaterSense Program

How much water to use when gardening and the types and timing of delivery will all be discussed in this informative class. Free.

Info: coppellcommunitygarden.org or 817-459-6628.

This program will give property managers techniques on implementing indoor water conservation, drip irrigation, new water conserving technologies, cycle and soak, lawn care during drought or water restrictions, proper plant selection, foundation watering, tree watering, and irrigation scheduling. This class is intended for property managers associated with homeowner associations, apartment complexes and large commercial properties but is also open to the public. Patrick Dickinson, Urban Water Program Coordinator with Texas A&M AgriLife Research, will be the speaker. Free.

Info: Dustan Compton at dustan.compton@arlingtontx.gov or 817-459-6628.

Learn how to install drip irrigation tubing from your faucet or how to convert an existing zone to drip. Drip irrigation is the most efficient irrigation method and essential to sustainable landscapes. Drip irrigation for foundation watering will also be covered.  Dotty Woodson, Water Resources Extension Program Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, will be the speaker. Free.

Info: Dustan Compton at dustan.compton@arlingtontx.gov or 817-459-6628.

Dallas-based Holistic health coach Kim Wilson Pollock will demonstrate simple and convenient ways to easily incorporate more fresh fruits and vegetables into your daily diet. You will sample and enjoy beverages prepared with high-quality, 100 percent organic ingredients.

Demonstration with samples; class size limited to 15 students.

- Organic ingredients
- Take-home gift

$55. Preregistration required.

This class will cover the basic principals and techniques behind lacto-fermentation. Miriana will show you exactly how to
make an easy sauerkraut recipe using seasonal, organic ingredients.

Hands-on class, limited to 10 students.

- instructions guide
- take home a 1/2 gallon jar of your own newly-started kraut ferment

$55. Preregistration required.