Texas SmartScape plants are native or adapted to North Central Texas, so they can thrive—come rain or shine—with little to no pesticides or fertilizers and less water. This means you can save money and still have a beautiful yard. Some of these plants also attract birds, bees and butterflies.
Texas SmartScape plants are native or adapted to North Central Texas, so they can thrive—come rain or shine—with little to no pesticides or fertilizers and less water. This means you can save money and still have a beautiful yard. Some of these plants also attract birds, bees and butterflies.
Texas SmartScape plants are native or adapted to North Central Texas, so they can thrive—come rain or shine—with little to no pesticides or fertilizers and less water. This means you can save money and still have a beautiful yard. Some of these plants also attract birds, bees and butterflies.
Texas SmartScape plants are native or adapted to North Central Texas, so they can thrive—come rain or shine—with little to no pesticides or fertilizers and less water. This means you can save money and still have a beautiful yard. Some of these plants also attract birds, bees and butterflies.
Dr. Mark Nelson is the keynote speaker.
Session tracks include
1. Healthy, Local and Organic Gardening
2. Clean Energy
3. Movement Building
4. Sustaining Policy
5. Sustainability at Home
6. Alternative Practices in Healthy Food Systems
7. Business, Careers and Sustainability
8. Education, Curriculum & Sustainability
9. State of Race
10. Wildlife & the Great Outdoors
See complete schedule on website.
Free.
From April 1-30, Ennis showcases over 40 miles of mapped driving Bluebonnet Trails sponsored by the Ennis Garden Club. These trails are the oldest such trails known in the state, and tens of thousands of visitors make the short trek to Ennis to view this wonderful wildflower show. In Ennis, the bluebonnets typically peak around the 3rd week of April, according to the Ennis Garden Club. This can vary year to year due to weather conditions and terrain, so check website or call 972-878-4748 before your visit.
Self-guided tour of area's backyard chicken coops. $10.
This 1,700-acre ranch is an excellent example of a Grand Prairie remnant, supporting deep-soiled tallgrass prairie, limestone outcrops and creek habitat along Bear Creek. Come see this rare example of a Grand Prairie site, also locally known as the Fort Worth Prairie. Owned and managed by the Dixon Water Foundation.
RSVP with Jeff Quayle or call 817-729-0283 by April 27 (provide e-mail address, cell phone number).
Fossil Hill research area: This is a privately owned old-growth Cross Timbers woodland on a steep rocky headland overlooking Amon Carter Lake in southeast Montague County. You are encouraged to carpool, due to limited parking. Limit 10 participants. Time and meeting location details to follow.
RSVP with Jeff Quayle or call 817-729-0283 by May 12 (provide e-mail address, cell phone number).
We will be viewing conserved native prairie lands and discussing the use of native prairie grasses as forage in the cattle ranching industry. Since 1888, this cattle ranch has been continuously operated by four generations of the Barnett family and is recognized by the Texas Historical Commission in their Family Land Heritage Program.
This is a joint fieldtrip with the Trinity Forks chapter of NPSOT.