Issues

Adelaide Levens will speak on the Fort Worth organization 'Streams and Valleys' who work to protect our local Trinity River and hiking trails. The third Wednesday of each month we share conservation news, outings info and enjoy a presentation by a guest speaker. Speaker will be followed by refreshments, club business and announcements. Location: Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, Moncrief Garden Center, Azalea Room; 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. at University Drive, north of I-30, Fort Worth. (817)871-7686.

Dotty Woodson of Texas Agrilife and former Tarrant County Extension horticulturalist will explain how to conserve water in your home landscape and urban water conservation issues. The third Wednesday of each month we share conservation news, outings info and enjoy a presentation by a guest speaker. Speaker will be followed by refreshments, club business and announcements. Location: Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, Moncrief Garden Center, Azalea Room; 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. at University Drive, north of I-30, Fort Worth. (817)871-7686.

5K and 1M race benefitting local family charities, great food following the race and complimentary health screening. $25 & 5 canned goods/5K; $5 & 5 canned goods/1M.

Texas Predators – 9 am - 12 pm or 1 - 4 pm  •  July 18-22
Kids entering 3rd and 4th grades prowl the woods in search of evidence that predators live in River Legacy Parks. Examine the relationship between predator and prey, and develop an appreciation for the role of both the hunted and the hunter in maintaining the balance of nature.

1st-4th grade classes are $175 per session

Annual fundraiser to feature live music, local produce and dinner under the stars

 The Connemara Meadow Preserve will once again be filled
with food, fun and friends when the Connemara Conservancy Foundation hosts its
second annual Into The Meadow celebration on Oct. 1.

Tickets, which are $150 per person, are available at connemaraconservancy.org or
by calling (214) 351-0990. The event begins at 5 p.m. and benefits the Connemara
Conservancy, which currently protects more than 3,400 acres of land throughout North
Texas.

In just one year, Into The Meadow has become Connemara’s signature fundraising
event, celebrating locally produced food and the conservancy’s mission of preserving
and protecting open space throughout North Texas.

Once again the event will feature cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the Pecan Grove, live
music, a local vendor market place, an auction and the signature white tablecloth dinner
held under the stars in the Meadow Preserve and catered by Pecan Lodge Catering.

“From the cocktail reception in the Pecan Grove to the dramatic sunset to the fireflies

What's a "JAMZ" ?

The Marriage of Jazz and Jam!

Escape the summer heat and join us at the Interfaith Peace Chapel on the campus of The Cathedral of Hope for a night of cool music and sweet treats.

Help us honor this year's Hero of Hope, Mr. Gary Cunningham in a celebration of food, fun and friendship!

The Peace Jamz Band features:

Bruce Yamini, Brian Piper and Sean McCurley

Treats will be provided by The World Beer Company's Conscious Cook,

Donna Collins and Tudi Wilson.

This is a green, local, organic, zero waste event!

RSVP - Please so we have enough food - room for 90!

Admission: Love Offering

Free admission all day.

AT OUR FUN AND FRIENDLY MONTHLY GATHERINGS, YOU WILL:

• Get introduced to other eco-conscious people and organizations in your field of interest
• Meet and have fun with old and new friends
• Network with a clear focus on living more sustainably 
• Spark new ideas and turn them into action with the help of others
• Find innovative ways to meet the challenges of a sustainable future
• Individuals and businesses can gain understanding and support in making a real difference in the community
• Win great prizes !!!

Next Gathering:  Mark your calendars for July 20, Wednesday from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Are you ready for more networking and meeting other eco-leaders and old friends? We are working to bring you a great location...check back soon for the location. Bring plenty of business cards, be ready to meet people and talk about your business and share with others what you like about being green.

70th Anniversary Discovery in the Garden Lecture Series. Free admission.

History of Dallas' Famed Park: Home of the State Fair of Texas

Now treasured as a National Historic Landmark for its Art Deco architecture, Fair Park once played a critical role in Dallas' emergence as a major American city. Willis Winters, author of "Fair Park," presents the history of Dallas’ famed park, home of the State Fair of Texas.

Willis Winters is assistant director of the Dallas Park and Recreation Department, in charge of revitalizing and restoring Fair Park.

Click here for more information on Willis Winters.

RSVP with "70th Anniversary RSVP" in the subject line to Events@TexasDiscoveryGardens.org.

Victory Gardens Workshop: Discover Fall Vegetable Gardening

Join a growing trend and learn how to create a bountiful organic community or backyard vegetable garden with our Director of Horticulture Randy Johnson. We will cover hands on fall gardening topics in this class. Please note: this class requires at least 10 registrants to make. $25; $20 for TDG Members.