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Introductory Hide Tanning Workshop

Honoring the animal that has been hunted was very important to all native cultures. Nothing is wasted, that way the animal is honored. This class will teach you how to turn a deer hide into Buckskin for clothing and crafts and also to preserve pelts from various animals. Topics covered: obtaining a hide skinning wet scrape verses dry scrape making rawhide making buckskin brain tanning waterproofing by smoking how to make articles of clothing from your finished product what you can make out of rawhide

Costs: $60

Meeting & Dinner of the Sustainable East Meetup Group -

We will go more into Transition, plan the DVD showing combined with a seed exchange, the sustainability salon and maybe even a homesteading class for January, then just enjoy each other's company.

Square Pointe Grille has amazing avocado enchiladas and a few other vegetarian selections plus plenty of meat choices.

The restaurant is located on the square in downtown Rockwall. Exit I-30 at Hwy 205 and turn left from Dallas, right from Greenville. Stay on Hwy 205 until you reach the square. Square Point Grille is on your left at Hwy 66 west which is one-way to your left. You can park behind the building.

by Johnette Taylor, Roundtree Landscaping. You can keep your garden green and still save on your water bill when you plant the proper plants and water the right way.

Free.

See website for details.

By Leslie Finical Halleck, NHG General Manager.An in-depth workshop on working within the City of Dallas Water Restriction Guidelines, but still maintaining a beautiful, healthy landscape.

Free.

A great class for those new to the area, beginner or experienced gardeners looking for a refresher. Includes our new book Easy Gardens for North Texas (Retail value $29.99), lunch, class handouts on soil amendments, planting, maintenance and more all in an easy to use binder. 

Registration form here. $65 / $60 for Grow Card members. 
Call to register or bring the form in-store.

This year, we are proud to bring you our NEW Sustainable & Heat Hardy Series of programs featuring NHG and local experts discussing how you can garden with less water and follow your city’s water guidelines. By planting the right plants, learning to water and set your irrigation system properly, you will be using your resources efficiently and save money. Look for programs beginning in January and taking you all the way through the heat of summer. We’ll offer both full programs and 20 minute Pop Ups so you can pick the programs right for you.Series will include design workshops, consultations, and more.

A fundraising tea benefitting The Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden.

Check website for details and updates.