Gardening

See thousands of butterflies from South America and Asia as well as some beautiful natives. Great for kids and adults alike!

$10/adults; $8/seniors; $6/children.

Poinsettias, pumpkins, and olives…oh my! Come join us for a festive Family Saturday at BRIT: Holiday Botany! See, smell, and touch the plants we decorate, celebrate, and even eat during the holiday season. Fun hands-on activities will engage learners of any age so be sure to bring your whole family. Come and go as you please; event is free to the public.

Learn about our urban forester, the fox squirrel, and how to provide an alternative nest for the mother-to-be squirrel in your landscape other than in your attic! You will build your own squirrel nest  box to take home with you during this workshop at River Legacy Living Science Center. Best suited for ages 10 and up. Space is limited, please RSVP to 817.860.6752. Cost is $15 and covers materials to create your nest box.

The City of Arlington Master Composter volunteers hold composting classes the second Saturday of every month at the composting display in the Science Center's parking lot area. The class includes demonstrations of proper pile building, and a worm compost bin. Attendees will receive a free book. No need to register, just show up. Dress for the weather. For more information, call 817.459.6778 or visitwww.arlingtontx.gov.

Free.

Green Spot Market & Fuels hosts White Rock Local Market.

Think Local.  Shop the Rock.

For the 2011 season the White Rock Local Market will be held beginning in March the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Green Spot located at 702 N. Buckner Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75218.

3rd annual Holiday Market 
December 10th
Extended Hours: 9 am to 3 pm 
12 pm to 2 pm: Hillbilly jug band Fish Fry Bingo

We will have all our regular food vendors and 50 Arts and Crafts Vendors for all your holiday shopping needs.View all Vendors.

White Rock Local Market now accepts Lone Star benefits.

For more information about White Rock Local Market and how to become a vendor go to www.whiterocklocalmarket.com. 

Black Vegetarian Society of Texas food preparation class will be at 11:30 am, at the Nash-Davis Recreation Center, 3710 N. Hampton Rd, West Dallas (214.670.6194). We eat what we prepare. The cost is just $10 for BVSTX members and $15 for BVSTX friends. Fees for the class may be mailed to: BVST, P O Box 116950, Carrollton, TX 75011-6950

Sustainable East Dinner at 7 pm to socialize, get-acquainted, and plan an abundant future for the eastern area of DFW which is energy-lean, time-rich, less stressful, healthier and happier.  Come meet some new people and get involved in this Transition Initiative to build a resilient local economy for a bioregion that is from the towns around Lake Ray Hubbard to the area around Lake Tawakoni and from I-30 to I-20, give or take a few miles.For those who are interested in general sustainability in their own community.

The Grapevine Garden Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Social time begins at 9:30 a.m. and the program begins at 10:00.

Our meetings are open to anyone interested in learning and meeting other gardeners. 

If you are interested in joining the Grapevine Garden Club or would like more information, please contact membership@grapevinegardenclub.com

The Grapevine Garden Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Our meetings are open to anyone interested in learning and meeting other gardeners.

Fall 2011 – Spring 2012 General Meeting Programs

Dec. 6 — Christmas luncheon featuring the Grapevine Jazz Choir

Jan. 24 — Bonnie Bradshaw: Managing the wildlife in our gardens

Feb. 28 — Tim Doogs: Landscape lighting

March 27 — Charles Russ: Planting and growing irresistible irises

April 24 — Jeff Hall: Ten Myths of tree care and common tree problems

May Luncheon — date TBD

If you are interested in joining the Grapevine Garden Club or would like more information, please contact membership@grapevinegardenclub.com

The Grapevine Garden Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Social time begins at 9:30 a.m. and the program begins at 10:00. Our meetings are open to anyone interested in learning and meeting other gardeners.

Fall 2011 – Spring 2012 General Meeting Programs

Nov. 22 — Pat Abramson: Using herbs and spices to help with arthritis, cholesterol, high blood pressure, etc.

Dec. 6 — Christmas luncheon featuring the Grapevine Jazz Choir

Jan. 24 — Bonnie Bradshaw: Managing the wildlife in our gardens

Feb. 28 — Tim Doogs: Landscape lighting

March 27 — Charles Russ: Planting and growing irresistible irises

April 24 — Jeff Hall: Ten Myths of tree care and common tree problems

May Luncheon — date TBD

If you are interested in joining the Grapevine Garden Club or would like more information, please contact membership@grapevinegardenclub.com