Volunteers needed the third Saturday of each month (except June, July, August & December) to help plant, mulch and weed nursery trees. Wear closed toe shoes, a hat and sunscreen. Water, safety glasses tools provided.
Info: Tyler Wright, tyler@texastreesfoundation.org
Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber and all of their Veggie friends are coming to DFW in the all new fresh, funny, and unforgettable VeggieTales Live! Little Kids Do Big Things tour. Shows at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. $19.50-$100.
The Chapter meets on the third Monday of the month:
• 6:45 pm – Social time with refreshments
• 7:00 pm – Announcements and general meeting items
• 7:15 pm – Speaker
There are no meetings in the months of July, October, or December.
Permaculture is the program for November.
Info: Theresa Thomas, kayleetl@sbcglobal.net
North Texas Master Naturalists are accepting applications now for the 2016 class of volunteers. If you are interested, please attend this Open House informational meeting.
Coastal Prairie Partnership (CPP) and Native Prairies Association of Texas (NPAT) are excited to announce the 2015 Southern Plains & Prairies conference (formerly the State of the Prairie conference).
An Autumn Blaze Maple will be planted. Guest speakers include Cliff Keheley, city manager of Mesquite and Steve Houser, owner of Arborilogical Services, who will provide information concerning trees and drought. Bruce Miller Nursery has donated trees to pass out to antendees. Free.
Update: Fall plant sale moved to Oct. 31 due to rain.
Sampling of plants for sale:
Does your rain just run off? Divert it, save it, use it!! Come learn the basics and benefits of rainwater harvesting and the effects stormwater has on the environment. Participants will learn how to collect and utilize rainwater at home and have the opportunity to construct their very own 55 gallon rain barrel.
$50/per barrel
Don Wilhelm, Partners for Wildlife program coordinator, with the local U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service office, will present on their work with monarchs in Texas. He will discuss how the USFWS is working with their partners and with landowners in numerous ways to help reverse the pressing threats to monarchs due to habitat loss, loss of native milkweed plants due to development and the need for nectar sources during the monarch migrations.