15K, 10K and 5K Volksmarch is held during the annual Arlington Christkindl Market. Trail, mostly on paved on paved surfaces, winds through parks and by Arlington attractions. Afterwards, enjoy authentic German cuisine, entertainment, arts & crafts and German gifts at the market. Walk fees: Free-$7. Info: Susan Fine at 817-925-5447 or finesusan25@gmail.com.
UPDATE: Event was rescheduled for Dec. 21 due to inclement weather.
Join this 1.1 mile hike on the DORBA trail, nicknamed the Shady Oaks trail, which winds through a Post Oak forest, providing ample opportunities for wildlife viewing. Event is free with $7 admission. Info: Danielle.Bradley@tpwd.texas.gov or 940-637-2294.
Learn about different plant and animal species on an interpretive kayak paddle around the lake. Participants must bring their own kayak. The specific meeting location will be determined at a later time. Event is free with $7 admission. Info: Danielle.Bradley@tpwd.texas.gov or 940-637-2294.
20K and 5K courses wind through the hilly, scenic woods and lakeside prairies of this 1,800-acre state park. $35-$65. Info: Michelle, 972-291-5940 or Michelle.Varnell@tpwd.state.tx.us.
Fourth annual event featuring speakers, cooking demos, fitness sessions, a vegan chili cook-off, vegan wine tasting and 5K. $300 through Dec. 25. $350 after Dec. 26. Hosted by the nonprofit Get Healthy Marshall. See website for details.
A Winter Solstice Celebration with entertainment and ceremonies of various cultures will occur simultaneously throughout the evening both indoors and out will be presented by the Labyrinth Walk Coffee House. Free. Donations accepted. Bring a canned good or clothing item for the needy.
See website for details.
In this all-day workshop, Joel Salatin takes us through his entire family farm operation from the production of pastured poultry (eggs, broilers, turkeys), salad bar beef, pigaerator pork, forage-based rabbits and forestry products through to the relationship marketing approach his family business has developed that has made Polyface Farm, the internationally recognized and strictly local farm it is today. The presentation and workshop help the homeowner, food gardener, farmer, rancher, land owner and landscape professional get more value from their practice. $175.
Gather at the Medicine Wheel to seek a place on the Earth Mother. Drum for Peace and civility for all. Love offering. Info: RSVP: 214-288-9935. PrayerWalker07@hotmail.com.
Free healthy food samples @ 11 a.m. Talk is from noon to 2 pm. Free.
Other Joel Salatin events held in conjunction:
A Steward's Dinner, Jan. 28, 7-9 p.m.
Local Food to the Rescue, an All-Day Workshop, Jan. 29, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Dutch oven cooking demo, courtesy of the Prairie Dogs, the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society. Cost: $4.50-$5.