Lifestyle

Learn the whats and whys of making, carrying and using talking sticks and medicine bags. $12.

RSVP: 214-288-9935. Silverhawk903@yahoo.com.

The locally produced movie focuses on the rally in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 17, 2013, where 50,000 people from around the country came in freezing weather and said NO to the Keystone XL pipeline. It includes footage on the Texas bus that traveled 34 hours to the rally, along with exclusive footage and interviews with residents affected by the devastating oil spill in Mayflower, Arkansas. Refreshments. Free. 

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Bill Dougherty, co-owner of Trinity Haymarket, will speak on heritage breeds, housing, feeding and general care of raising backyard chickens. Trinity Haymarket will have 5 breeds of pullet chicks (approx. 12 weeks old) available for sale starting at 10 am. The breeds are:  Mottled Javas, Speckled Sussex, Black Australorps, Gold and Silver Laced Wyandottes. The class is free and a light breakfast will be served. Please RSVP and reserve your pullets in advance. Info: 214 202-2163 or at info@trinityhaymarket.com. 

Choosing Texas-friendly plants that are well-adapted to our area and weather conditions makes a big difference in the success of your landscape. Learn about soil preparation, which plants work best in our clay soil and our North Central Texas climate. After the talk, stroll through the teaching garden to see the drought-tolerant, native plants up-close. Free. 

Choosing Texas-friendly plants that are well-adapted to our area and weather conditions makes a big difference in the success of your landscape. Learn about soil preparation, which plants work best in our clay soil and our North Central Texas climate. After the talk, stroll through the teaching garden to see the drought-tolerant, native plants up-close. Free. 

Many of our local plants – especially common weeds – are extremely nutritious. Director of horticulture Roger Sanderson will tell you which are tasty – and which are not. Sample some of the native fare at the end of the workshop. $25. Register in advance.

The FarmGirls guide you through a summer kitchen herb garden. Learn how to grow tasty basil, oregano, parsley and more right outside your kitchen door. Bring home ready-to-plant herbs. $25. Register in advance.

COLLIN COUNTY 

Collin County Farmers Market: http://www.collincountyfarmersmarket.org 

Fairview Farms Marketplace, Plano: http://www.fairview-farms.com

Frisco Farmers Market: http://www.friscofarmersmarket.com 

Georgia’s Farmers Market, Plano: http://www.georgiasfarmersmarket.com 

McKinney Farmers Market at the Adriatica: http://www.chestnutsquare.org/programs/farmers_market.asp

DALLAS COUNTY 

Carrollton Square Community Farmers Market, http://www.cityofcarrollton.com 

Celebration Farmers Market, Dallas: www.celebrationrestaurant.com/farmersmarket

Coppell Farmers Market: http://www.coppellfarmersmarket.org  

Cox Farms Market, Duncanville: http://www.coxfarmsmarket.com 

Dallas Farmers Market: http://www.dallasfarmersmarket.org  

Eden’s Organic Garden Center, Balch Springs: http://edensorganicfarm.com 

Four Seasons Market, Richardson: http://www.fourseasonsmarkets.com

Grand Prairie Farmers Market: http://www.gptx.org/farmersmarket

Little D Farmers Market: http://littledfarmersmarket.com

Hear Green Source DFW columnist Amy "Moonlady" Martin talk about moundbuilders. Afterward explore the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge.

Network with folks that work, study and promote environmental topics and sustainability.