Open House at the Meadow - join us anytime this afternoon to wander (and wonder) at the Meadow by hiking the trails, watching the flora and fauna and enjoying being somewhere pretty much away from the hustle and bustle of Texas suburbia. Free.
Bring your binoculars and field guides if you have them, and learn what to watch for in habits, characteristics and calls from Gailon and Rodney, both with Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society. You can expect about 30+ species. The walk is planned to take about three hours. All ages are welcome. We recommend wearing long pants, closed-toed shoes, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
Free, but RSVP by phone or email (rsvp@connemaraconservancy.org) to be notified of event changes.
Join Texas Master Naturalist and Environmental Scientist, Rich Jaynes, to explore and understand the management plans for the four habitat areas of the Connemara Meadow Preserve - a riparian zone along Rowlett Creek that is important as a wildlife corridor; the floodplain grasslands and wetlands in the lower meadow, the hedgerows along perimeter and interior fence lines established during agricultural use, and upland grasslands are located in the upper meadow which has a terrace system from earlier agricultural use. The walk is planned to take about two hours. All ages are welcome.
Free, but please rsvp by phone or email (rsvp@connemaraconservancy.org) to be notified of event changes.
Bring your binoculars and field guides if you have them, and learn what to watch for in habits, characteristics and calls from Gailon and Rodney, both with Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society. You can expect about 30+ species. The walk is planned to take about three hours. All ages are welcome. We recommend wearing long pants, closed-toed shoes, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
Although free of charge, please register by phone to 214-351-0990 or email (rsvp@connemaraconservancy.org) so we can notify you of any changes in plans.
Explore the nature trails surrounding the Science Center on a family-friendly naturalist-led nature walk. Free. RSVP.
Fathers attending the museum with their children are admitted for free. General admission for family members: Adults - $9, Seniors & Children 3-12 - $6
McKinney Residents get in free to the Heard Museum and all its exhibits. Must show valid drivers license or current water bill.
Highlights include catered lunch, 100 rounds of sporting clays, shells, awards ceremony, auction and raffle. Check in and lunch begins at noon at Elm Fork Shooting Sports in Dallas. Shooting begins at 1 pm. All proceeds benefit River Legacy Foundation and environmental education programs. $200/individual, $750/team of 4. Elm Fork Shooting Sports, 10751 Luna Rd, Dallas. 817-860-6752. RiverLegacy.org.
Dr. Neal Barnard, vegan advocate and President of Physician/s Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) speaks at 7 pm, Southlake Library, 1400 Main St, Southlake, 76092. For directions only, call 817-748-8243. He is the author of the "21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart." Katherine Lawrence, local vegan nutrition and cooking instructor, will have a cooking demonstration; samples provided of one recipe. Free.
Sat. July 16, or Aug. 20, "Earth Luck Int'l Presents Level One Feng Shui Class," 8 Hr in Plano, www.earthluck.org, RSVP 512-944-3924, or Joann Rogers, Joro889@email.com to register.
This basic skills training course is designed to offer the student a solid foundation and introduction to the basic concepts of Feng Shui. Students will be provided key knowledge educating them in concepts such as: History of Feng Shui, Yin and Yang, The Five Different Elements/Eight Trigrams and the Luo Shu among other essential fundamentals. The participant will also receive a general overview of the criteria surrounding Pa Chai (Eight Mansions) and Xuan Kong (Flying Stars) and how to apply these concepts. This is a one day intensive workshop designed to provide the recipient with the core data and is a pre-requisite of level two of this series.