Water

FIELD TRIPS - http://www.audubondallas.org/fieldtrips.html

NOTE: It is very important that you RSVP for each trip where it is required.

Scheduled field trips may be cancelled due to weather or for other reasons, at the discretion of the field trip leader. Notice of last minute changes will be posted, if possible, on the Late-Breaking News forum of the "Bird Talk" page. Be on time because trips will depart at the "meeting" time. Most field trips are free and open to everyone, beginners to veteran birders, however some may have an associated fee which will be indicated. Be sure to dress for the weather and conditions, bring food and drinks as indicated, and be prepared with insect repellent, sun block, and a hat. At press time, possible additional field trips are still in development, so please check the Field Trips page on the website regularly for updates.

Plant Safari 
May 12, 2012 from 8 am - 10 am

We offer the same safari on Saturday. This pre-sale tour by TDG's garden experts shows you how to incorporate native and adapted plants into your landscape. Learn about the environmental conditions they thrive in and the beneficial insects they attract. $15, $10 for TDG Members. Advance registration strongly encouraged.

http://texasdiscoverygardens.org/events_and_classes.php

Plant Sale 

May 12, 2012 from 10 am - 2 pm

We are having our sale earlier this year to give you more time to plant. Enjoy native and adapted plants that are rare to find in local nurseries!

Questions? Contact our program manager at (214) 428-7476 x 240  or programs@texasdiscoverygardens.org for details on classes and events. To register over the phone, call (214) 428-7476 x 343.

Want to learn how to capture some rainy day water for use in the hot summer months ahead? Discover how to start collecting water and where to find materials for rainwater harvesting. 

Registration required- to register, please visit https://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3

TUE, May 29     7-8:30PM 

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.

To register, please visit: https://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3

Class meets at the Environmental Education Center, 4116 W, Plano Parkway, Plano 75093 Hope to see you there! 

TUE, May 15     7:00pm-8:00pm
MON, June 25     7:00pm-8:00pm
MON, July 23     7:00pm-8:00pm
MON, August 20     7:00pm-8:00pm

Saturday, April 28, 9am-12pm
Randol Mill Park - 1901 W Randol Mill Rd. 76012
Cost: FREE 

*FREE PLANET SHARK SPEAKER SERIES
“Leviathans Three: Tracking the Mysterious Movements of Planet Ocean’s Largest Sharks”
Speaker: Dr. Simon Thorrold

Wednesday, May 9 from 7-9 p.m./Planet Shark: Predator or Prey traveling exhibition open to lecture attendees from 5-7 p.m.
TI Founders IMAX^® Theater, MNS Science Building (1318 South Second Avenue in Fair Park) 

Presented in partnership with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), MNS brings you experts in exciting fields of oceanography with Planet Shark Speaker Series. Listen to and engage with industry experts in various fields of oceanography.

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The local Texas Campaign for the Environment office is hosting follow up meetings about the gas drilling issue  in Dallas. TCE is also launching a statewide campaign to urge Wal-mart to start a take back recycling program for old and obsolete electronics and this will be a forum to discuss this program. Electronic waste is toxic waste (it contains lead, mercury and many hazardous chemicals) that doesn’t belong in D/FW landfills – which are often situated close to area waterways. TCE is thus urging Walmart to match the recycling program Best Buy is offering in their retail stores nationwide, and we launched a “social media action”.  

April 25th, 6:30pm
Texas Wesleyan School of Law
This event is free and open to the public.

Clean Water Act Forum
Texas waterways are part of what make Texas beautiful, thriving, and prosperous.  According to EPA, however, Texas waterways are at risk. Up to 56% of the streams in Dallas and Tarrant counties that provide water for surface water intakes are currently without Clean Water Act protection. At the same time, expanding the Clean Water Act imposes difficult barriers on the energy and agricultural industries, industries that boost our economy. Come learn about the current state of the law and how legal uncertainties impact DFW.

Speakers include policymakers, environmental advocates, business/agricultural representatives and water law experts.

Texas Wesleyan's Environmental Law Society is excited to be co-sponsoring this event and will be providing refreshments.

 Registration is Now Open!

 

Don't Miss Your Chance to Join Us - Registration is Limited to 100 Seats!