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On this family-friendly walk through Twelve Hills Nature Center after dark, we’ll explore what allows nocturnal animals of the Blackland Prairie to live successfully at night, then we’ll try to detect some of them.  Led by MNs Marcie Haley, Bret Turner, Jillian Turner.

Bring a small flashlight.

Questions and to RSVP: contact Marcie Haley  marcieh@gmail.com  214-941-6069
Webpage: www.twelvehills.org 

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.

Please RSVP to RSVP@connemaraconservancy.org 

Diane Brownlee will be leading us on a bus tour to see how water changes the landscape.  Rivers of all sizes have been major factors in the landforms of the Blackland Prairie and how the early geology of this area can be seen in the creek banks and rivers and road cuts. We will begin in McKinney at the Heard Museum, visit the Richardson Environmental Center site and move east to the Sulphur River.  Fossils will be seen in many of the areas. Leave promptly on Saturday morning at 8:30 and return by 4:30.  Take a lunch.  The cost of the bus is $25.  Water and snacks will be provided.  Contact Sally Evans at 972 248 6283 orsvevans@sbcglobal.net 

As populations increase and water supplies decrease, the awareness of water conservation is steadily rising.  Rainwater harvesting is an ancient technique for providing water to humans, gardens and livestock used across the planet since the dawn of time.  Contemporary generations take the rainfall for granted and treat runoff as a problem instead of an asset. Harvested rainwater provides water for our growing demand and also mitigates stormwater issues. Dr. Dotty Woodson, Extension Program Specialist - Water Resources will be teaching about the understanding the overall water cycle and looking at the effects of rainwater harvesting on the environment.

To register - visit http://dallas.tamu.edu/courses/nov-10-2011-rainwater-harvesting/ 

Note:  There are two identical workshops on November 9 and 10.  The November 9 workshop will be held at Texas TAMU Agricultural Research & Extension Ctr.

The Texas Watershed Steward program is a free, one-day educational workshop designed to help watershed residents improve and protect their water resources by getting involved in local watershed protection and management activities.

The workshop will provide an overview of water quality and watershed management in Texas. It will primarily focus on water quality issues in the City of Dallas Watersheds.

Pre-register for the workshop by going to: http://tws.tamu.edu 

Note:  There are two identical workshops on November 9 and 10.  The November 10 workshop will be held at Trinity River Audubon Center.

The Texas Watershed Steward program is a free, one-day educational workshop designed to help watershed residents improve and protect their water resources by getting involved in local watershed protection and management activities.

The workshop will provide an overview of water quality and watershed management in Texas. It will primarily focus on water quality issues in the City of Dallas Watersheds.

Pre-register for the workshop by going to: http://tws.tamu.edu 

Come meet Shanna Armstrong at the November 7 club meeting. Shanna is an impressive international ultra athlete who is an Extreme International Cycling Champion, twice RAAM Champion, four-time Ultraman World Champion and she has competed in over 100 triathlons at Sprint, Ironman, Ultraman, and Olympic distances. She will be speaking on sports nutrition and other areas of interest to cyclists. More Info on Club Meetings

FWVS members can meet with other vegetarians monthly atThai Papaya Garden.  It's a great buffet.   See you there!  Ask for FWVS table or sit with your friends and family. 

Click HERE for Thai Papaya Garden's website.