Wildlife management, issues, support, and rehabilitation
Prior kayaking experience required, ages 16 years and up. Paddlers receive only a brief introduction to kayaking on dry land before pushing off into the water. All equipment is provided. Don’t delay in registering; this trip will fill up quickly. $25. Registration required: 972-219-3930 or Lisa.Cole@unt.edu
See Yosemite Through the Eyes of a Buffalo Soldier, a film about a 1903 Buffalo Soldier and his observations as one of the first "park rangers" to serve in Yosemite's vast wilderness. Popcorn, drinks and snacks provided. Free. Info: 972-699-1687. KirkMiller@DallasSierraClub.org.
Use this link for a map to the meeting's location. http://www.dallassierraclub.org/page.htm?generalmeeting
Bring binoculars and field guides if have them, and learn what to watch for in habits, characteristics and calls from Gailon and Rodney, both with Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society. Can expect about 30+ species. All ages welcome. Free.
Come see... an owl! ...some cool bugs! ...spring wildflowers! ...butterflies! ...lots more nature!
Enjoy a celebration of the great outdoors at Twelve Hills Nature Center. North Texas Master Naturalists and Rogers Wildlife will be on hand to share information about our local flora and fauna. We'll also be recognizing the 2015 Rosemont Elementary School Nature Leaders.
This event is open to the public. Children are welcome but please leave your pets at home. (Cancelled if raining.)
Free. Info: Linda Donnelly at twelvehillsnaturecenter@gmail.com
Born to Be Wild documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them.
The documentary Protecting The Amazon Rainforest looks at the Kayapó of Brazil in their attempts to protect this important habitat.
Audience discussion follows.
Free. Info: JudAnnWat@sbcglobal.net.
This program covers a large selection of minimal water use plants that are native and adaptive ideal for a sustainable landscape or garden. You will learn proper soil preparation, proper planting and native and adaptive plant selection. Plant list provided. Register on website.
Texas Smartscape Plant Sales featuring native and adapted plants will be held in 22 cities between April 11 and Sept. 12.
On May 23, sales will be held at the following garden centers:
The Home Depot, 852 International Pkwy, Flower Mound, TX 75028
The Home Depot, 3261 N George Bush Hwy, Garland, TX 75041
The Home Depot, 4600 State Hwy 121, Plano, TX 75024
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See list of plants that will be available.
More information about native and adapted plants.
Texas Smartscape Plant Sales featuring native and adapted plants will be held in 22 cities between April 11 and Sept. 12.
On May 16, sales will be held at the following garden centers:
The Home Depot, 201 Road to Six Flags, Arlington, TX 76011
The Home Depot, 2901 W Wheatland Rd, Dallas, TX 75237
Shades of Green, 7401 Coit Rd, Frisco, TX 75035
The Home Depot, 18855 I-635, Mesquite, TX 75150
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Texas Smartscape Plant Sales featuring native and adapted plants will be held in 22 cities between April 11 and Sept. 12.
On May 2, sales will be held at the following garden centers:
The Home Depot, 2011 Keller Springs Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006
The Home Depot, 1725 N US Hwy 287, Mansfield, TX 76063
Ron's Organics, 1820 S Beltline Rd, Mesquite, TX 75181
The Home Depot, 6501 NE Loop 820, North Richland Hills, TX 76180
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Meadow open house. Concert begins at 4 p.m. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs (and maybe some insect repellant too). Performance by Ricky & the Quintettes. Free.
Info: (214) 351-0990 or info@connemaraconservancy.org