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Texas Buckeye Trail Workday - Dallas

What  (Maintenance – Tree Limb Removal):  We’ll walk the trail and do any general trail maintenance as needed.

Map:  Map to the Trailhead and pdf downloadable trail map at   www.texasbuckeyetrail.org

Maintenance Notes:  
Wear appropriate outdoor gear (sturdy shoes and long pants) and gloves ( briar and brambles ).  Some pruning tools will be provided; you may bring your favorite tools.

RSVP if you are planning to participate.
Contact: Jim Flood
972 557 1144 home
214 934 8463 cell  (Call if you are running late.)
jdflood@airmail.net

Dinosaur Valley State Park Campout - Glen Rose

TEXAS OUTDOOR FAMILY presents...

Visit Dinosaur Valley State Park and see the preserved Dinosaur Tracks in the riverbed! After a day of fun, learn the basics of a beloved camping past time - Dutch Oven Cooking! We'll provide all of the camping equipment you'll need for the weekend including a Dutch Oven and instruction on how to use it. Suggested recipes will be provided before the event.

Saving From A Rainy Day - Making a Rain Barrel - Dallas

Dr. Dotty Woodson, Extension Program Specialist - Water Resources will be teaching this class and will provide participants the opportunity to construct a 55 gallon rain barrel as well as discuss installing an efficient irrigation system. The rain barrel* is yours to take home!

Cost: $50.00 each barrel (covers cost of rain barrel and materials)

*Rain barrels measure 24 inches in diameter and 36 inches tall. Please bring a vehicle large enough to haul your rain barrel(s) home.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center
Whitehurst Atrium
17360 Coit Road
Dallas, Texas 75252

Please complete the form below to RSVP for the Making a Rain Barrel class.

Rain Barrel Making Class

THIS CLASS IS OPEN TO CITY OF MCKINNEY RESIDENCE ONLY

The City of McKinney Office of Environmental Stewardship is hosting a rainbarrel making class taught by Dr. Dotty Woodson, Extension Program Specialist - Water Resources.  This class and will provide participants the opportunity to construct a 55 gallon rain barrel as well as discuss installing an efficient irrigation system. The rain barrel* is yours to take home!

Cost: $50.00 per barrel

*Rain barrels measure 24 inches in diameter and 36 inches tall. Please bring a vehicle large enough to haul your rain barrel(s) home.

Please register with Martha Cavazos Fipps, Environmental Education Coordinator by email green@mckinneytexas.org or by calling 972.547.7335. 

Please complete the form below to RSVP for the Making a Rain Barrel class.