Joy Kiser, author of America’s Other Audubon, to speak at Dallas Museum of Art
Audubon Dallas and the North Texas Master Naturalists present author Joy M. Kiser at the Dallas Museum of Art Saturday, June 23 at 1:00pm. Ms. Kiser’s book, America’s Other Audubon, tells the remarkable story of self-taught naturalist and illustrator, Genevieve Jones, and her life’s work, Illustrations of the Nests and Eggs of the Birds of Ohio. A sampling of Jones’s exquisitely detailed lithographs of birds’ nests will also be on display, on loan from the Museum of Nature & Science Mudge Library. The talk is free with admission to the museum.
While Greenling DFW launched in January, we’ve been hard at work meeting local farmers and producers to source the absolute best selection of local and organic anywhere. Now, it’s time to celebrate! We’re inviting anyone who enjoys eating real food and supporting local farmers to join us for a drink and meet some of our awesome vendors.
This event is free and open to the public. Capacity is limited, so please RSVP by Wednesday, May 23, to secure a spot on our guest list at this link.
Meet your local small family farmers, learn about seasonal ingredients and find out how chefs shop the market for the best produce. Led by market veteran Chef Gwin Grimes, class will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at Cowtown Farmers Market to shop, then move to our commercial kitchen to prepare and taste at least three dishes starring local vegetables. Learn to feel comfortable selecting the best produce and cooking dishes using professional techniques that ensure success without being tied down to a recipe. This is a techniques-driven class, and includes discussion and notes about stocking your pantry with the basics for "on-the-fly" meals.
Before registering, please read class guidelines at http://www.artisanclasses.com/reviews.html.
Questions: email bestbread@gmail.com or call (817) 821-3124. Class meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please meet at the Artisan Baking Co. booth at Cowtown Farmers Market, 3821 Southwest Blvd., no later than 10 a.m. to begin our shopping expedition! All ingredients, samples of dishes, notes and basic recipes included in the price of the class. Price: $75
Urban Wilderness: The Surprising Link Between Nature and Prosperity
Gary Olp, environmental architect, will discuss how the built environment has an effect on ourselves and all living organisms and systems, and will show examples of architecture that integrates buildings into the natural environment.
We are becoming more removed from a sense of reverence for the wild places. Every square inch of soil under our feet is a wild place, home to living organisms and a teeming unseen wilderness!
In an urban environment, water runoff creates major problems not only in your landscape but in local creeks and lakes. Learn how to build your landscape to hold water and protect our water supply.
Cost: FREE
Class meets at the Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX 75093
SAT, June 23 7:00-8:00pm
To register for this event please visit - https://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3
Drip irrigation is 90% efficient, promotes healthier plants, and is usually inexpensive and easy to install. Come and learn about types of drip irrigation and the basics of how to install it at this free class. Registration of 8 people is required in order to hold the class.
Cost: FREE
Class meets at the Environmental Education Center, 4116 W, Plano Parkway, Plano 75093
Please register for this class by visiting - https://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3
MON, June 25 7:00pm-8:00pm
MON, July 23 7:00pm-8:00pm
MON, August 20 7:00pm-8:00pm
Are you watering wisely or irrigating irrationally? When you hear "soak cycle", do you think of your washing machine? Are you trying to figure out how to keep that sprinkler head from spraying your fence? Then this is the class for you! Learn how and when to water your plants, how to make simple sprinkler repairs, and where to go for help.
Cost: FREE
Location: Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX 75093
SAT, June 16 10:00-11:00am
MON, July 2 7:00-8:00pm
MON, August 6 7:00-8:00pm
Registration required. Please visit https://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3 to register.