Wildlife

If you are in the midst of planning your fall or even spring garden, then you should not miss the upcoming YardSmart Seminar. The semi-annual seminar is free and open to the general public. 

During the seminar attendees will hear from well-known local experts on best practices on Companion Gardening, Butterfly Gardening and Earth-Kind Landscaping and Gardening.

Sponsored by the Fort Worth Water Department, YardSmart’s objective is to provide environmentally friendly and water-efficient information that can lead to healthy, beautiful lawns and gardens.vNo pre-registration is required. Free.  Info: 817-392-6565. See website for schedule.

Meet us at a cozy campfire for traditional campfire fun, which may include stories, songs, a craft for children and of course toasted marshmallows. $10. Registration required:972-219-3930 or Erin.Taylor@unt.edu.

Hike one of LLELA’s many trails and commune with nature during this two hour hatha yoga class. $15. Info: Laura Scott: RoamingYogiDenton@gmail.com.

Monthly environmental activities hosted by Trinity Environmental Academy, led by certified teachers and founders of Trinity Environmental Academy. Fun, hands-on activities for ages 4-10. Snacks and water provided.

This month's theme: Signs of Fall.

Free. Info: 469-554-6320 or TriEA2015@gmail.com. 

READ THE GREENSOURCEDFW.ORG ARTICLE.

http://greensourcedfw.org/articles/trinity-environmental-academy-aims-offer-green-curriculum-dfw-youth

Experience the beauty of fall on the prairie as LLELA staff lead a two-hour walking tour. Minimum age 10 years. Registration required: 972-219-3930 or LisaCole@unt.edu. $10.

Experience the beauty of fall on the prairie as LLELA staff lead a two-hour walking tour. Minimum age 10 years. Registration required: 972-219-3930 or LisaCole@unt.edu. $10.

Ben Sandifer will be speaking on The Great Trinity Forest. He will share his observations on various forms of life the spring attracts and makes possible. Also, one focal point of his presentation will be about the conservation efforts of Pemberton Big Spring.

Has it been years since you camped with the scouts or just need to update your knowledge of camping equipment, wilderness cooking and clothing yourself for hiking? Virgin campers are welcome and will find this information basic and easy to understand. Join experienced and patient Sierra Club outings leaders who will conduct the class, demonstrate equipment, answer questions and advise on trip planning. Topics to be covered include selection and care of tents, back packs and day packs, stoves, hiking boots, clothing, sleeping bags, sleeping pads as well as meal and trip planning. $15 to be prepaid. Preregister by Sept. 3 with Claudia Blalock. Info: claudia.blalock@att.net or 817-924-6242. Please include your phone contact when emailing Claudia.

Jim Shermbeck, community organizer and director of Downwinders At Risk, will update our group about the current state of affairs on air quality in DFW and the proposals from environmental and concerned citizens to TCEQ on how to fix our nonattainment with the Clean Air Act. Jim and Downwinders at Risk have led the fight against the dirty air created by cement kilns in Midlothian for more than two decades. The speaker is followed by refreshments and announcements. 

Choosing Texas-friendly plants that are well-adapted to our area and weather conditions makes a big difference in the success of your landscape. Learn about soil preparation, which plants – groundcovers, shrubs, vines and perennials – work best in our clay soil and our North Central Texas climate. After the talk, join us for a stroll through our teaching garden to see the drought-tolerant, native plants up-close. Free.

If class is full, contact Gary Cocke at 972-769-4216 to be added to the wait list.