Wildlife

City of Farmers Branch invested in one of the largest horticultural projects in the US - 2.5 acres of roses. 972-699-1687. KirkMiller@DallasSierraClub.org.

Producer, writer, director Rob Tranchin will introduce and discuss his film, “Living With the Trinity,” as part of SMU’s Sustainability Film Festival. Free. 214-768-7654. CobbK@SMU.edu. TrinityRiverTexas.org.

Fundraiser for Julia Trigg Crawford, a Texas landowner in a legal battle with TransCanada, who intend to run the Keystone Tar Sands pipeline through her family farm. Tickets:$35/online, $40/gate. $5/pasture camping.

Join the ASPCA, Texas Humane Legislation Network, The Humane Society of the United States and fellow animal lovers for Texas Humane Lobby Day. This is an opportunity to let state lawmakers know, in person, that you support animal protection and oppose laws that would allow animals to be hurt and exploited. See website to register.

Alliance for Clean Texas is organizing this eco-lobby day in Austin. Join environmental, consumer and public health activists from around the state for day of united legislative action. Training will be held March 19 from 6-8 pm at University Presbyterian Church, 2203 San Antonio St, Austin. Sign up on website http://www.acttexas.org/lobby-day-2013-in-austin/.

Day camp geared to kids ages 6-12 who want to learn about beekeeping, raising chickens and building a garden. Held five Saturdays (March 30-April 27) from 2-4pm. $75. Sponsorships are available. Info: Elizabeth Dry at EJDry54@yahoo.com.

Volunteers needed to spruce up butterfly gardens and remove invasive plants. Bring tools that you like to use for weeding and digging, work gloves, trowels, shovels, clippers, etc. and water. Info: Marcie Haley at Info@TwelveHills.org or 214-941-6069.

The North Central Texas Master Birders presents this 6-week series of classes for adults on the following dates from 8-10 am: March 10, March 17, March 24, April 7, April 14, April 21.
A guided bird hike will follow an hour presentation on a variety of topics ranging from optics, field guides, field etiquette, backyard birding, birding with kids and e-birding. Sign up for all 6 classes or just one. Pre-registration required: 817-8606752 or Alma@riverlegacy.org.

Volunteers needed to help pull invasive privet. Bring work gloves and your favorite loppers, shovel,
gardening tools or litter picker upper. Water will be available. Info: FriendsOfOSGray@gmail.com.

The Great Plains Restoration Council is working to permanently preserve this 2,000 tallgrass prairie. Monthly hikes held.