Lifestyle

The class will consist of wild plant identification walks through the natural habitats of the area. Emphasis will be placed on physical plant characteristics, edible plant parts, proper plant preparation and available season of harvest. Some poisonous wild plants will also be covered since these often grow right with the edible ones. Come join us as we explore the world of edible wild plants and expand your diet to include these nutritious wild resources.

Participants need to bring their own drinking water, folding chair, pen/notebook for taking notes. Cost is $50. Registration information on website.

The day will be filled with hands-on activities to better equip you for living in the woods, whether for short or long term. Skills covered will include basic shelter construction (debris hut, wickiup and lean-to), locating and purifying water, lighting a campfire with one match, fire by friction (bow and hand drill methods, making proper fire structures, hunting and trapping methods, edible and medicinal wild plants, and rope making.

Participants need to bring a knife and folding chair. Class is for ages 18 and up.

Cost is $50. Registration information on website.

Redenta's will host a free fall vegetable class in both stores. Learn all you need to know to have a beautiful and plentiful fall garden. Receive 10% off anything in the store that day if you attend the class.

Two-day class Sept.15 and Sept. 22. Complete the course - learn the skills, gain the knowledge and be encouraged. Community Service - volunteer 8 hours within the program (generally at the garden where your class was hosted). COST: $30 per person (Must register and pay in advance by going to
http://northtexasvegetablegardeners.com/index.php/citizen-gardener/clas…,
click on the 'buy now' utton, and complete the process to reserve

Tired of mucking around in 'clay gumbo' or hardpan soil when you're trying to plant? Learn about Plano soils and how to improve soil fertility through YardWise practices that include composting, grasscycling and mulching. Cost: $5 residents, $9 non-residents.

Learn about green living from local experts and then tour the Environmental Education Center, Plano's only LEED Platinum certified building. At this third Saturday event, attendees will learn how to grow and preserve fall vegetables. Event is free.

Learn composting from Master Composter Charlie Shiner.

Even if you have never before come to a Vegetarian Network of Dallas Lunch, you are invited! You don't have to be vegetarian to enjoy good company, friendly conversation, & an all-you-can-eat, tasty oriental buffet.

Fort Worth Vegetarian Society members meet monthly at Spiral Diner.  Look for the table with the FWVS sign. 

Hosted by the Fort Worth Vegetarian Society. Meet with other vegetarians monthly at this great buffet.