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Prairie Day at BRIT - Ft Worth

Celebrate our North Texas prairie heritage with BRIT on Prairie Day. Families will learn about hardy Texas native plants that grow on the prairie and how to harvest the seeds of those plants to enjoy next season. Learn how to make seed balls with the perennials from BRIT’s gardens, and help us toss these miniature gardens onto our pocket prairie to nurture spring wildflowers. Learn more about the cultural and natural history that defines our region through activities and games for the whole family. Free.

Autumn at the Arboretum - Dallas

From September 17 - November 23, the Dallas Arboretum transforms into a beautiful fall wonderland. The grounds will be filled with 150,000 blooming fall flowers and foliage plantings plus more than 50,000 pumpkins, squash and gourds. Guests will discover displays featuring 45 varieties at unexpected locations – stacked near the entrance, lining the Paseo de Flores and marking the steps to the Women’s Garden. 

Get the inside scoop on visiting Autumn at the Arboretum here.

Cinderella’s Pumpkin Village
In keeping with our 2011 “It’s a Fairy Tale World” theme, Cinderella’s Pumpkin Village comes to life with four houses based on the classic fairytale. Constructed of 1,200 pumpkins and gourds, the houses depict Cinderella’s ballroom, the rooms of Cinderella and her ugly stepsisters, and the Fairy Godmother’s home. Children of all ages will enjoy exploring the village under a canopy of Pecan Trees.

Addison Arborfest - Addison

A SPECIAL EVENT FEATURING
 
HOWARD GARRETT, THE “DIRT DOCTOR”
 NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO HOST
AWARD WINNING AUTHOR
AND PROVIDER OF SAGE PRACTICAL ADVICE
 
Howard will discuss the most successful methods for planting trees,
 Organic gardening methods, and other topics of interest.
 
Attendees will receive a “free” goody bag containing
 $75 of organic gardening products
The basic organic gardening guide
Entry into the raffle for door prizes (including a Japanese Maple)
 
Additionally,
Howard’s books will be available for sale; autographed by request.