Recycling / Reuse

What  (Maintenance – Tree Limb Removal):  We’ll walk the trail and do any general trail maintenance as needed.

Map:  Map to the Trailhead and pdf downloadable trail map at   www.texasbuckeyetrail.org

Maintenance Notes:  Wear appropriate outdoor gear (sturdy shoes and long pants) and gloves ( briar and brambles ).  Some pruning tools will be provided; you may bring your favorite tools.

RSVP if you are planning to participate.
Contact: Jim Flood
972 557 1144 home
214 934 8463 cell  (Call if you are running late.)
jdflood@airmail.net

Spend the night at Cedar Hill State Park and learn the basic outdoor skills for an overnight stay at a Texas State Park, all with the assistance of a Park Ranger. All necessary gear for the overnight camp out will be provided!

Dr. Dotty Woodson, Extension Program Specialist - Water Resources will be teaching this class and will provide participants the opportunity to construct a 55 gallon rain barrel as well as discuss installing an efficient irrigation system. The rain barrel* is yours to take home!

Cost: $50.00 each barrel (covers cost of rain barrel and materials)

*Rain barrels measure 24 inches in diameter and 36 inches tall. Please bring a vehicle large enough to haul your rain barrel(s) home.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center
Whitehurst Atrium
17360 Coit Road
Dallas, Texas 75252

Please complete the form below to RSVP for the Making a Rain Barrel class.

THIS CLASS IS OPEN TO CITY OF MCKINNEY RESIDENCE ONLY

The City of McKinney Office of Environmental Stewardship is hosting a rainbarrel making class taught by Dr. Dotty Woodson, Extension Program Specialist - Water Resources.  This class and will provide participants the opportunity to construct a 55 gallon rain barrel as well as discuss installing an efficient irrigation system. The rain barrel* is yours to take home!

Cost: $50.00 per barrel

*Rain barrels measure 24 inches in diameter and 36 inches tall. Please bring a vehicle large enough to haul your rain barrel(s) home.

Please register with Martha Cavazos Fipps, Environmental Education Coordinator by email green@mckinneytexas.org or by calling 972.547.7335. 

Please complete the form below to RSVP for the Making a Rain Barrel class.

Transform your property into a sustainable, food producing and eco-friendly habitat! Our workshops feature some of the best and brightest eco-minded enthusiasts in the DFW area. By the end of an Urban Sustainable Ecosystem workshop, students should be able to apply what they have learned on their own homestead. Our students’ successful application of these principles will enable a healthy individual, family, community and planet.

For your convenience, we have three workshops planned for early next year:
Fair Park: Texas Discovery Gardens, January 21st & 22nd
Dallas Eco-Op: February 11th & 12th
Coppell Town Center: February 25th & 26th

The USE workshops are designed for beginning and advanced gardeners and/or eco-friendly homeowners who seek solutions to move their homestead to the next level of sustainability.

This is one of several training experiences offered by Water Demo Training - TAMU AgriLife Urban Solutions Center in 2012.  Visit http://urbansolutionscenter.tamu.org to see the complete listing.

The Urban Water Program at the Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Dallas has several water conservation and water quality demonstrations and programs for use at schools, organizations or any educational event.  Demonstrations include the Stream Trailer, EnviroScapes, Rainfall Simulator, Irrigation Equipment, Dual Flush Toilet and a Rainwater Harvesting system. Programs include the Incredible Water Journey and Freddy the Fish. Demonstrations and Programs are available by reservation at no cost.  Participants will also get the chance to visit the Center's resources efficient landscape, rainwater harvesting systems and rain garden.

Open information meeting for prospective members of the North Texas Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists, including a short program, a question-and-answer session and a showcase projects and activities. RSVP not necessary.  

The City of Arlington Master Composter volunteers hold composting classes the second Saturday of every month at the composting display in the Science Center's parking lot area. The class includes demonstrations of proper pile building, and a worm compost bin. Attendees will receive a free book. No need to register, just show up. Dress for the weather. For more information, call 817.459.6778 or visitwww.arlingtontx.gov.

Free.

Ready to help out this year? It's fun and its helpful to get out to the Cedar Ridge Preserve in Dallas to help upgrade some of the beautiful walking trails just south of Dallas. The address is 7171 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75249. Its a great morning workout, and the scenery is exceptional. No tools are required, (maybe gloves) just show up and be ready to lend a hand or two. We'll work from 9 AM to 12 or so, and then walk around the preserve and admire the wildflowers and fauna! Bring some water for sure. Its on Saturday the 21st of January 2012, and please see their website at www.audubondallas.org/cedarridge.html  for directions and info. Their number is 972-709-7784   See you then! If you wish to carpool, then let me know, and we'll arrange a meeting spot. Come on out and stay green, people!  Trip rated: Easy.