The Dallas Zoo and the Texas Rangers are excited to feature Wildlife Education Day. Meet a variety of animals and learn about their natural habitats. Look, listen, and learn as the spotlight focuses on fascinating animals from Texas and around the world. Admission included with purchase of a ticket to the Texas Rangers game. $7.50/discount ticket. Texas Rangers Stadium, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington. 972-RANGERS x3. DallasZoo.com.
Behind-the-scenes visit to the bison living in a secluded area at Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA). Reservations required. $2/person plus $5/person gate fee. LLELA, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-7980. IAS.UNT.edu/LLELA/Bison.
The Texas Food Policy Roundtable is hosting "Farm to Capitol" on Friday, April 29 to brief legislators and their staff on food policy issues in Texas. In connection with the event, FARFA will be holding its second citizens lobbying day from noon to 5 pm.
The event is an opportunity for farmers and consumers from all over the state to come together to speak up for our local food producers. You will have the chance to learn about the legislative process, meet legislators and their staff, and learn how to be an activist in support of our food freedom.
White Rock Lake Conservancy will host a citywide photo contest which will include several categories, such as children’s, amateur and professional. We will display 25-40 of the top photographs in an exhibit.
Last day to submit photos online is May 31.
For more information contact rachel@whiterockdallas.org or 214-293-8996.
Since 1999, the White Rock Lake Foundation has presented the annual Festival on the shores of White Rock Lake. A Dallas favorite fun event for the entire family! Children’s area, pet adoptions, boat rides, food, wine, art and music. Admission is $5.00 (Children under 12 free)
Katy’s Picnic is an outdoor picnic and party at Reverchon Park in Dallas (3505 Maple Ave, 75201) for approx. 5,000 people featuring the annual 5k Run, Katy Kids Dash, live entertainment and food stations from Dallas’ best restaurants on Thursday, May 12, 2010, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The event raises money for the completion and maintenance of the Katy Trail. The Katy Trail is Dallas’s most popular and important park and recreation facility, which runs through the heart of urban Dallas.
5K Run or Walk - $35
VIP Registration - $100
Kids 5K - $10
It's up to each of us to take responsibility for the air we breathe.
Between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on July 7, North Texans will join together in committing to each do at least one thing that will enable us to breathe cleaner air.
One Day, One Choice Gives All a Chance to Breathe Cleaner Air
What clean air choices will you make between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 7?
Each year, too many lives are lost to lung disease and this is your chance to climb, raise money and make an impact in their honor. By joining the Fight for Air Climb, you are making the commitment to fight lung disease so everyone can breathe easier - including you!
Event Overview
Families, individuals and teams join together in a climb to raise awareness for the 35 million Americans who suffer from lung disease.
Please join the thousands of individuals across the nation who believe in the cause and will climb in their communities as well.
You can get involved by:
May is National Bike Month, sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities from coast to coast. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more folks to giving biking a try.
Thousands of bicyclists from all backgrounds participate in Bike Month events in their communities — a number that grows every year!
Whether you bike to work or school; ride to save money or time; pump those pedals to preserve your health or the environment; or simply to explore your community, National Bike Month is an opportunity to celebrate the unique power of the bicycle and the many reasons we ride.