Some of the problem invasive plants of the Arlington area may be in your own backyard. Marilyn Sallee, DFW Regional Coordinator for the Invaders of Texas Program, will help us explore the situation and develop a plan of action during this adult workshop at River Legacy Living Science Center. FREE, donations accepted. Space is limited. Please RSVP to 817.860.6752.
Explore the nature trails surrounding the Science Center on a family-friendly Naturalist-led Nature Walk. RSVP to 817.860.6752. FREE.
Let Joanne Durbin, Dallas County Master Gardener, show you how to transform a piece of nature into a beautiful decoration for your garden. Using leaves from the garden and a few simple ingredients, Joanne will show you how to create your own concrete casting. Your unique finished work of art will show the beauty of Mother Nature’s work through the veins, leaf texture and shape. Joanne will show you how to embellish your piece using paint so that you may finish your piece at home once it has dried. Limited space available so sign up early! $50 or $45 for Members
The world’s love affair with tea is universal and exists in almost all corners of the world. Join Randy and Sue Weston, owners of Weston Gardens and tea enthusiasts, as they take you on a tour around the globe and share the history and legend of this influential commodity. Learn all about the tea plant, the different processing methods, the difference between herbal and pure tea as well as how to make the perfect cup. Lastly, enjoy tasting different types of tea from around the world and discover why it appeals to all of your senses. $25 or $22.50 for Members
Bath salts, and oils and fizzies, oh my! Everyone loves bath products, and what better time than the holidays to start working on your own signature blends. David Fisher, Guide to Candle & Soap Making at About.com, will demonstrate how easy it is to get started making your bath items to help melt away the stress of the season. Learn about and make your own products to keep for yourself or give as gifts for the holidays. Go home with samples and recipes to get started on some great stocking stuffers. $40 or $36 for Members
Keeping honeybees is a fascinating and fun pastime that can be enjoyed by anyone. Brandon & Susan Pollard of the Texas Honeybee Guild actively protect and support honeybee populations throughout North Texas, and they want to show you how you can invite these much needed garden guests into your landscape. They will show you what to plant to keep them happy throughout the year and more. Whether you want to keep bees for the honey they produce or for their services as pollinators, this class will give you the buzz on bees! $25 or $22.50 for Members
Owls are mysterious and amazing creatures. Ben Jones, State Director of Education for Audubon Texas, will introduce you to the owls that call our area home. He will cover owl anatomy, hunting techniques and some of their amazing abilities. Then, you will set out on an owl prowl through the Arboretum calling owls and listening for replies. $25 or $22.50 for Members
Are you sick of having your home inundated with tender plant material in the winter? If so, building a greenhouse might be the answer for you. Join Gail Donaldson, Water Conservation Manager for the City of Allen, as she tells you what you need to know to start gardening in your own greenhouse this winter. She will cover the types of greenhouses, how they work, preparing plants for the greenhouse, maintenance and purchasing sources. Come find out how to keep your thumb green year-round! $25 or $22.50 for Members
Compost is an invaluable ingredient in a successful garden. By duplicating nature’s recycling process you can turn leaves, grass clippings, yard trimmings and kitchen scraps into dark nutrient-rich humus that is great for your garden. Join John Hunt, local garden writer and Dallas County Master Gardener, as he shares the importance of using compost to build your soil, how to use compost in the garden, which materials can be used, techniques to ensure great results and much more! Come find out how to create a gold rush in your backyard! $25 or $22.50 for Members
Double, Double, Toil & Trouble! Once marking the change of seasons, Halloween is thought of as one of our spookiest holidays. Long ago, many of our most common herbs were called upon to aid in the transition from one season to another. Join Mary Nell Jackson, Past President of the North Texas Unit of the Herb Society of America, as she shares the love, the lore and the history of some of the herbs of Halloween. She will show you which herbs ward off spells and which increase knowledge, as well as which ones are used to make love potions. You will leave with spell bag full of enchanting trinkets to make your Hallow’s eve a bit more magical! $35 or $31.50 for Members