One day a year, Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area with help from the City of Fort Worth Parks and Community Services Dept. hosts a Brush Bash to clear sections of the prairie of invasive and unwanted trees, brush and trash.
The brush has been cut and will be ready for volunteers to drag to waiting trucks for delivery to a composting facility. Your help really makes a difference! Manly Men and Wild Women welcome.
H3: The Responsible Pathway Sustainability Conference
Keynote Speakers: Mr. Trammell S. Crow, Dr. Elaine Ingham
This free one-day conference features two keynote speakers and simultaneous breakout sessions in three tracks: Saving the: People, Planet, and Money. The H3 stands for head, heart and hands because the pathway to sustainability involves a commitment and alignment of these three parts of your body.
Info: Sustainability Program Director Maria Boccalandro at 972-860-5204.
One day a year, Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area with help from the City of Fort Worth Parks and Community Services Dept. hosts a Brush Bash to clear sections of the prairie of invasive and unwanted trees, brush and trash.
The brush has been cut and will be ready for volunteers to drag to waiting trucks for delivery to a composting facility. Your help really makes a difference! Manly Men and Wild Women welcome.
Are you in the landscape industry or a master gardener? Gain CEUs (5) by learning which plants work best in the water wise landscape. Low maintenance plants, proper irrigation and other tips will be covered to create a gorgeous, lush landscape that won't waste resources and will lower your water bill.
Program by Johnette Taylor of Roundtree Landscaping, Inc.
Register for the class by calling 214-904-3050
Pre-registration Fee: $20
Registration at the door $25
Come out and help the city of Fort Worth remove and clear unwanted species at Tandy HIlls. This is a Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area sponsored event, so it's sure to be enjoyable and rewarding. FWNPAT will be acting as partners to assist in the efforts.
City workers will be cutting and removing invasive trees and shrubs, and applying herbicide. Work days: Thursdays and Fridays, Jan. 15 - 16, Jan. 22 - 23 and Jan. 29 - 30.
The city will supply any tools, equipment, water and safety glasses for the volunteers. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gloves and any snacks they might want. Please wear closed toed shoes or boots with long pants and preferably a long-sleeved shirt. The fun will begin between 8:15 and 8:30, but you can arrive anytime you're able and check in at the play area with Juan or Miguel. There are no restrooms at the site, so please take a "break" before you arrive.
Come out and help the city of Fort Worth remove and clear unwanted species at Tandy HIlls. This is a Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area sponsored event, so it's sure to be enjoyable and rewarding. FWNPAT will be acting as partners to assist in the efforts.
City workers will be cutting and removing invasive trees and shrubs, and applying herbicide. Work days: Thursdays and Fridays, Jan. 15 - 16, Jan. 22 - 23 and Jan. 29 - 30.
The city will supply any tools, equipment, water and safety glasses for the volunteers. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gloves and any snacks they might want. Please wear closed toed shoes or boots with long pants and preferably a long-sleeved shirt. The fun will begin between 8:15 and 8:30, but you can arrive anytime you're able and check in at the play area with Juan or Miguel. There are no restrooms at the site, so please take a "break" before you arrive.
Cindy Lawrey, director of our Maintenance Services, will be at both shops to talk about all things roses just in time for the Valentine’s holiday. 10:30 a.m. in Arlington and 2 p.m. in Dallas.
Class held at both locations. Free.
Everything you need to know about cole crops like broccoli, kohlrabi, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, etc. Also will include seeding spring veggies like beans, peas, leMuces, radishes, greens, etc.
Class held at both locations. Free.
How to create a terrarium and what materials to use as well as plant choices. This will also include “dry” terrariums using succulents and tillandsia. Class held at both locations. Free.
The 8th Squirrel Run and Health Fair will raise money to keep and maintain the beauty of the garden and provide education programs for families and children that visit the garden.
Dress as your favorite woodland creature, prizes for favorite outfits will be passed out at water stations and the grand prize for best woodland themed race outfit will be awarded after the race.
10K Run/Walk will start at 8 a.m.
5K Run/Walk at 8:15 a.m.
Family Fun Maze will begin at 9 a.m.
The 10K will be $35 and $45 on race day
The 5k will be $35 and $45 on race day
The Kids Maze is $8 and $13 on race day
This is a chipped timed event.