Native Plant Society of Texas: "Trinity Wetlands and Native Riparian Plants" - McKinney
Monthly meeting of the Collin County chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas. Dr. Gary Dick, US Army Corps of Engineers Research Ecologist, will speak.
Wildlife management, issues, support, and rehabilitation
Monthly meeting of the Collin County chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas. Dr. Gary Dick, US Army Corps of Engineers Research Ecologist, will speak.
Learn about mosquito borne illness, prevention and Irving’s initiatives. In addition to the presention, there will be a tour of the new vector control office and laboratory. Optional networking lunch to follow at Danal’s Mexican Restaurant, 508 N O Connor Rd, Irving. Free to current members. Non-members can join on WE's website or pay cash/check for membership at the door.
The Irving-based online radio show interviews guests from the animal welfare sector every Monday. This week, the show features In-sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education in Wylie.
The group will discuss the last 50 pages of Teaching the Trees: Lessons from the Forest by Joan Maloof. Geared to ages 15 and older. Free for members. Small donation required for nonmembers. Bring a lunch.
Reading schedule for Teaching the Trees book discussion:
1st Friday, 6/28 - pages 1-47 (“Old-Growth Air” through “Pine”)
2nd Friday, 7/5 - pages 48-95 (“Grandfather Trees” through “Holly”)
3rd Friday, 7/12 - pages 96-142 (“Bald Cypress” through “Things of this World”)
The group will discuss the second 50 pages of Teaching the Trees: Lessons from the Forest by Joan Maloof. The discussion will continue July 12. Geared to ages 15 and older. Free for members. Small donation required for nonmembers. Bring a lunch.
Reading schedule for Teaching the Trees book discussion:
1st Friday, 6/28 - pages 1-47 (“Old-Growth Air” through “Pine”)
2nd Friday, 7/5 - pages 48-95 (“Grandfather Trees” through “Holly”)
3rd Friday, 7/12 - pages 96-142 (“Bald Cypress” through “Things of this World”)
The group will discuss the first 50 pages of Teaching the Trees: Lessons from the Forest by Joan Maloof. The discussion will continue July 5 and July 12. Geared to ages 15 and older. Free for members. Nonmembers are invited to give a small donation. Bring a lunch.
Reading schedule for Teaching the Trees book discussion:
1st Friday, 6/28 - pages 1-47 (“Old-Growth Air” through “Pine”)
2nd Friday, 7/5 - pages 48-95 (“Grandfather Trees” through “Holly”)
3rd Friday, 7/12 - pages 96-142 (“Bald Cypress” through “Things of this World”)
Long time Flower Mound residents Alton Bowman and Mark Glover will provide a historical overview of The Flower Mound, the town’s historic landmark, its colorful history and rich heritage. Free. Register: 972-874-6165.
Alton Bowman is the author of The Flower Mound: A History and Field Guide to the Flowers and Grasses. Local historian and writer Mark Glover is a native of the area and the son-in-law of Flower Mound's first mayor, Bob Rheudasil.
Hike the 72-acre Meadow Preserve at the monthly open house. Free. 214-351-0990. Info@ConnemaraConservancy.org.
Work until 11 am, then take a tour of the preserve. No tools are required. Bring water and gloves.
Walk and talk while picking up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club's adopted section of White Rock Lake Park. Area is a prairie restoration area, so there are always birds and wildflowers. Gloves, trash bags, etc. provided. Brunch after.