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Book of the month: The Arrogant Ape: The Myth of Human Exceptionalism and Why It Matters<\/em> by Christine Webb.<\/p>

Food and beverages allowed.<\/p>

Info: Terry McIntire at tdmcintire@gmail.com<\/p>","editable":false,"start":"2025-12-09T00:30:00","end":"2025-12-09T02:30:00","backgroundColor":"#3a87ad","borderColor":"#3a87ad"},{"title":"Save Tarrant Water: Edible Landscapes - Bedford","id":"1-0","eid":"27147","url":"\/events\/save-tarrant-water-edible-landscapes-bedford","des":"

Turn your landscape into something beautiful and delicious. Edible landscaping combines ornamental plants with fruits, herbs, and vegetables for a garden that's both functional and eye catching.<\/p>

Learn about:<\/p>

\u2022 Plants for an edible landscape<\/p>

\u2022 Creating different edible gardens<\/p>

\u2022 How to care for and harvest your garden<\/p>

Get ideas and inspiration to create an outstanding feature in your North Texas yard!<\/p>

The class will be 45 minutes long and taught by a Tarrant County Master Gardener. <\/p>

Free. Register to receive information on how to participate<\/p>","editable":false,"start":"2025-12-06T16:30:00","end":"2025-12-07T05:30:00","backgroundColor":"#3a87ad","borderColor":"#3a87ad"},{"title":"The Shops at Clearfork: Holiday Market - Fort Worth","id":"2-0","eid":"27146","url":"\/events\/shops-clearfork-holiday-market-fort-worth","des":"

Meet & Greet with Santa (sign up on The Shops at Clearfork website)<\/p>

Live Music<\/p>

Unique Shopping & Local Vendors<\/p>

Seasonal Treats & Activities for All Ages<\/p>

Browse your favorite weekly farmers market vendors plus special holiday pop-up shops<\/p>

Note: The weekly farmers market will be relocated to The Shops at Clearfork to join the holiday festivities.<\/p>","editable":false,"start":"2025-12-06T15:00:00","end":"2025-12-06T21:00:00","backgroundColor":"#3a87ad","borderColor":"#3a87ad"},{"title":"Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center: Nature Art Show and Sale - Cedar Hill","id":"3-0","eid":"27145","url":"\/events\/dogwood-canyon-audubon-center-nature-art-show-and-sale-cedar-hill","des":"

Find nature-inspired artwork by local artists in mediums such as photography, paintings, textiles, pottery, beading, botanical jewelry and more.<\/p>

20% discount offered in Dogwood Canyon gift shop all day. Shop vintage art by Don Whitlatch and others.<\/p>

Free admission.<\/p>","editable":false,"start":"2025-12-06T15:00:00","end":"2025-12-06T22:00:00","backgroundColor":"#3a87ad","borderColor":"#3a87ad"},{"title":"Fort Worth Nature Center: Bison Feeding Hayrides - Fort Worth (Nov. 25-26, 28)","id":"4-0","eid":"27141","url":"\/events\/fort-worth-nature-center-bison-feeding-hayrides-fort-worth-nov-25-26-28","des":"

Ride along on a hayride and learn about the Nature Center and have the opportunity to assist staff feeding the bison.<\/p>

Rides at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Please arrive :30 prior to your hayride. Pre-registration required. $21 (with paid admission). Members $15. Under 3, Free but must sit in parent's lap.<\/p>","editable":false,"start":"2025-11-25T16:00:00","end":"2025-11-28T08:00:00","backgroundColor":"#3a87ad","borderColor":"#3a87ad"},{"title":"Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary: Holidays at the Heard - McKinney (Dec. 12-14)","id":"5-0","eid":"27140","url":"\/events\/heard-natural-science-museum-and-wildlife-sanctuary-holidays-heard-mckinney-dec-12-14","des":"

Holidays at the Heard brings the beauty of the holiday season into nature. Bundle up your family, get out of the house, and experience the most unique family-friendly holiday event in North Texas.<\/p>

Holiday lights and d\u00e9cor will accentuate a lovely half-mile Heard nature trail. Your family will be enchanted by this nighttime hike through the woods. Also, you\u2019ll get a glimpse of the Dinosaurs Live! exhibit along the trail. Please note that the dinosaurs will not be animated during the event. In keeping with the Heard\u2019s role as a nature preserve, this light display is designed to enhance, rather than overpower, the sanctuary\u2019s natural beauty.<\/p>

Plus, enjoy live music in our outdoor amphitheater, visits with Santa, vendors and more!<\/p>","editable":false,"start":"2025-12-13T00:00:00","end":"2025-12-15T03:00:00","backgroundColor":"#3a87ad","borderColor":"#3a87ad"},{"title":"Dallas Arboretum: Holiday at the Arboretum - Dallas (Nov. 12-Jan. 4)","id":"6-0","eid":"27139","url":"\/events\/dallas-arboretum-holiday-arboretum-dallas-nov-12-jan-4","des":"

Holiday at the Arboretum 2025 transforms the Dallas Arboretum into a festive wonderland, blending cherished traditions with new experiences. Guests can stroll through the dazzling 12 Days of Christmas gazebos, shop and celebrate in the European-inspired Christmas Village, and admire the elegant Merry Monochromatic d\u00e9cor inside the historic DeGolyer House.<\/p>

New for 2025 we\u2019re introducing Night Glow, powered by AURORA. This one-of-a-kind, after dark experience illuminates the gardens with radiant, artist-curated light installations blending botanical beauty with luminous creativity for a truly unforgettable holiday experience.<\/p>

<\/p>","editable":false,"start":"2025-11-13T02:30:00","end":"2026-01-05T04:00:00","backgroundColor":"#3a87ad","borderColor":"#3a87ad"},{"title":"Fort Worth Botanic Garden: Christmas in the Garden - Fort Worth (Nov. 21-Jan. 4)","id":"7-0","eid":"27138","url":"\/events\/fort-worth-botanic-garden-christmas-garden-fort-worth","des":"

Wander through breathtaking light displays, indulge in festive flavors, and create moments that shine brighter than any gift beneath the tree.<\/p>","editable":false,"start":"2025-11-21T23:30:00","end":"2026-01-05T02:00:00","backgroundColor":"#3a87ad","borderColor":"#3a87ad"},{"title":"Equest: Open House - Dallas","id":"8-0","eid":"27137","url":"\/events\/equest-open-house-dallas","des":"

Founded in 1981, Equest provides equine facilitated activities, therapies, and counseling to children and adults with physical, cognitive, sensory, coping, and learning disabilities, as well as veterans facing adjustment challenges. <\/p>

Equest is opening its barn doors for a Holiday Open House at its scenic home in the Great Trinity Forest, the largest urban forest in the nation.<\/p>

Free. RSVP on website below.
<\/p>","editable":false,"start":"2025-12-06T18:00:00","end":"2025-12-06T20:00:00","backgroundColor":"#3a87ad","borderColor":"#3a87ad"},{"title":"Native Prairies Association of Texas: Bring Back the Monarchs - Zoom","id":"9-0","eid":"27133","url":"\/events\/native-prairies-association-texas-bring-back-monarchs-zoom","des":"

Learn about the inner workings of the Bring Back the Monarchs to Texas Program and how it fulfills the mission of the Native Plant Society of Texas, and get the inside scoop on filling out a successful grant application. <\/p>

Presenter: Carol Clark is a Monarch Watch Conservation Specialist, Master Naturalist, former NPSOT chapter president, and chair of NPSOT's Bring Back the Monarchs to Texas committee.<\/p>

Questions about grants: bbmt@npsot.org
Questions about the event or registration: admin-assist@npsot.org
<\/p>","editable":false,"start":"2025-11-21T01:00:00","end":"2025-11-21T02:00:00","backgroundColor":"#3a87ad","borderColor":"#3a87ad"},{"title":"Texas Discovery Gardens: Winter Wreath Workshop - Dallas","id":"10-0","eid":"27132","url":"\/events\/texas-discovery-gardens-winter-wreath-workshop-dallas","des":"

Take a peaceful stroll through the gardens to gather natural materials, then craft your own one-of-a-kind winter wreath. Perfect for your home or as a heartfelt gift.<\/p>

$40 Members | $45 Non-Members<\/p>

Registration required.<\/p>","editable":false,"start":"2025-11-22T16:30:00","end":"2025-11-23T05:30:00","backgroundColor":"#3a87ad","borderColor":"#3a87ad"},{"title":"Native Prairies Association of Texas, Blackland Chapter: Boy Scout Hill Workday - Dallas","id":"11-0","eid":"27131","url":"\/events\/native-prairies-association-texas-blackland-chapter-boy-scout-hill-workday-dallas","des":"

Join the NPAT Blackland Chapter for a community workday at one of Dallas County\u2019s most visible native prairie remnants. Help us restore and maintain the prairie\u2019s beauty and biodiversity.<\/p>

What to Bring:<\/p>

\u2022 Hand tools, scissors, or clippers<\/p>

\u2022 Work gloves and plastic bags<\/p>

\u2022 Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)<\/p>

\u2022 Bug spray<\/p>

Info: BlacklandNPAT@gmail.com<\/p>

<\/p>","editable":false,"start":"2025-11-16T16:00:00","end":"2025-11-16T18:00:00","backgroundColor":"#3a87ad","borderColor":"#3a87ad"},{"title":"Constellation of Living Memorials: Symposium - Dallas","id":"12-0","eid":"27129","url":"\/events\/constellation-living-memorials-symposium-dallas","des":"

The Constellation of Living Memorials Symposium is a first-of-its-kind gathering that unites leaders in conservation, education, public policy, and community engagement to reimagine forgotten historic cemeteries as living memorials\u2014places where remembrance, biodiversity, and civic pride flourish together.<\/p>

Hosted in partnership with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, this one-day symposium brings together Master Naturalists, Master Gardeners, 4-H youth, preservationists, philanthropists, and city leaders to explore how environmental stewardship and cultural restoration intersect.<\/p>

Attendees will gain insight into how local communities across Texas are transforming sacred spaces into ecological sanctuaries and outdoor classrooms that heal, inspire, and endure.<\/p>

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS<\/strong><\/p>

Film Screening \u2013 Building Constellations, a short documentary chronicling the two-year pilot of the Constellation of Living Memorials initiative<\/p>

Panel Discussions include: Reimagining Historic Cemeteries: From Sacred Grounds to Community Spaces<\/p>

Collaborative Sessions \u2013 Conversations with state and local leaders on expanding the CLM model across Texas<\/p>

Lunch & Texas A&M Water & Land Resources Building Tour \u2013 Build relationships with civic, academic, and environmental partners<\/p>

Closing Reception \u2013 Networking as the sunsets<\/p>

Tickets:
$45 \u2013 Members (Texas A&M AgriLife, NPSOT, Master Naturalists, Master Gardeners) + Eventbrite Fee
$55 \u2013 Non-members + Eventbrite Fee
(Lunch and refreshments included)<\/p>

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