Enjoy Fancy Nancy-themed activities, tea, snacks and more as we celebrate the book, “Bonjour Butterfly,” by Jane O'Connor! We’ll end our party with crafts and special edition of our noon butterfly release. Fancy Nancy Series © 2009 Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser. $12 per Child; $10 per TDG Member Child. Adults pay regular admission.
Science Saturdays are held the first weekend of every month and feature numerous events hosted by BRIT’s botanists. Botanists are on hand to answer questions and to identify those mysterious plants that grow in the backyards of Tarrant and Dallas counties that prompt homeowners to ask, “What the heck is this?”
There are many beautiful trees, wildflowers and grasses growing on the BRIT landscape. BRIT botanists and naturalists will share information about these plants and why they are here. To beat the heat, the program is held indoors and outdoors. Held the second Saturday of the month.
Gailon Hardin, Master Gardener and past president of the Native Plant Society of North Texas, will speak on native plants for your home landscape. She will offer advise on what plants to use in shade or sun suited to our north Texas climate. As water restrictions increase across our cities, plants selection for our landscape is critical. The speaker is followed by refreshments and announcements. Socialize with members after the meeting at Gingerman.
Saving from a Rainy Day - Making a Rain Barrel
Tuesday, August 14, 2012 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Sponsor: Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Urban Solutions Center
Dr. Dotty Woodson, Extension Program Specialist - Water Resources will be teaching this class and will provide participants the opportunity to construct a 55 gallon rain barrel as well as discuss installing an efficient irrigation system. The rain barrel* is yours to take home!
Cost: $50.00 each barrel (covers cost of rain barrel and materials)
*Rain barrels measure 24 inches in diameter and 36 inches tall. Please bring a vehicle large enough to haul your rain barrel(s) home.
Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center
Whitehurst Atrium
17360 Coit Road
Dallas, Texas 75252
Information and to register on-line at http://dallas.tamu.edu/
Mountain View College Performance Hall (Building “E”)
4849 W. Illinois Avenue, Dallas, TX 75211
Saturday, September 22
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Click here for a location map and a list of area restaurants.
Landscape designer and author Bonnie Reese of Beautiful Landscapes will be the speaker at both sessions. The first 100 attendees at each session will receive a copy of Ms. Reese’s book, “Common Sense Landscaping” (hard copy or electronic version). Attendees can also enter a drawing for free bags of Green Sense organic fertilizer from Rohde’s Nursery and Nature Store.
Cost: FREE
Registration required, to register please visit https://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3
Class meets at the Environmental Education Center, 4116 W, Plano Parkway, Plano 75093
MON, August 20 7:00pm-8:00pm
Cost: FREE
Registration required, to register please visit
https://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3
Location: Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX 75093
MON, August 6 7:00-8:00pm
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Date: August 25
Time: 10:00 a.m. - noon
Cost: $75.00 per person; $67.50 per BRIT member
Pre-registration required: Register online or call Tammie Crole 817.332.4441
How to Make a Rain Barrel - July 28 & August 25: Learn how to construct a 55-gallon rain barrel that you will get to take home! You'll also learn how to install an efficient irrigation system and other ways to conserve water while maintaining a healthy landscape. Dr. Dotty Woodson of the Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center will teach each class.
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Date: July 28 or August 25
Time: 10:00 a.m. - noon
Cost: $75.00 per person; $67.50 per BRIT member
Pre-registration required: Register online or call Tammie Crole 817.332.4441