Kayak down the Elm Fork with KayakPower.com: 3rd Saturday of each month
Whether you’ve got lots of river time under your belt or have never set foot in a kayak, you’re welcome here! Kayak Power will provide equipment and instruction followed by a six-mile trip down the Elm Fork to a shuttle vehicle. Contact info@kayakpower.com or 214-669-1663 for information. Reservation required.
Kayak down the Elm Fork with KayakPower.com: 3rd Saturday of each month
Whether you’ve got lots of river time under your belt or have never set foot in a kayak, you’re welcome here! Kayak Power will provide equipment and instruction followed by a six-mile trip down the Elm Fork to a shuttle vehicle. Contact info@kayakpower.com or 214-669-1663 for information. Reservation required.
Kayak Tours of the Beaver Pond
1:00 — 3:00 p.m.—May 27, 2012
Paddlers of all skill levels are invited to join LLELA’s certified kayaking instructors as we explore the Beaver Pond Paddling Trail. No prior kayaking experience is necessary. The Beaver Pond is a wildlife magnet, and there will be great opportunities to view herons, ducks, turtles, frogs, and other wildlife species. After basic kayaking and safety instruction, we’ll travel together about one mile through shady willow thickets, open water, and floating rafts of water lilies and other aquatic vegetation.
The activity is limited to 10 paddlers, ages 7 years and up. Kayaks, paddles, and PFDs are provided. The fee is $7 per paddler, in addition to LLELA’s regular admission fee of $5/person. Registration is required at 972-219-3930 or lisacole@unt.edu.
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.
ARCSA's 200-level workshop is a two-day, in-depth rainwater harvesting course required for those seeking ARCSA Accredited Professional (AP) status. This course provides attendees with knowledge for rainwater harvesting design and installation for both outdoor and in-home rainwater use; sanitation for potable uses; rules and regulations, guidelines and restrictions; business management; project planning; site and installation safety; and system construction and maintenance. The course will follow the Texas A&M University "Rainwater Harvesting Planning" manual, which is included in the cost. Morning Coffee and Lunch provided. Click Here for a Tentative Agenda.
Saving from a Rainy Day - Making a Rain Barrel
Tuesday, June 19, 2012 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Sponsor: Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Urban Solutions Center
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.
Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center
Whitehurst Atrium
17360 Coit Road
Dallas, Texas 75252
Information and to register on-line at http://dallas.tamu.edu/
Repeated on August 14, October 16 in 2012