February 24, 2024

Dallas Arboretum: Dallas Blooms - Dallas (Feb. 24-April 8)

Feb 24 2024 - 9:00am to Apr 8 2024 - 5:00pm
Dallas Arboretum
8525 Garland Road
Dallas , TX

Dallas Blooms, the largest floral festival in the Southwest, returns February 24-April 8, with 500,000 spring-blooming bulbs, thousands of azaleas, hundreds of Japanese cherry trees and the all NEW living backdrops of sprawling plant walls. These six installations, placed throughout the garden, will feature over 10,000 plants covering 565 square feet.

March 1, 2024

Lights Out Texas: Statewide (March 1 to June 15)

Mar 1 2024 - 6:00am to Jun 15 2024 - 11:00pm

Help migrating birds by turning off lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. during spring migration.

Fort Worth Botanic Garden: Butterflies in the Garden - Fort Worth (March 1-April 14)

Mar 1 2024 - 9:00am to Apr 14 2024 - 5:00pm
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
3220 Botanic Garden Blvd
Fort Worth , TX

March 16, 2024

Ned and Genie Fritz Texas Buckeye Trail Restoration: Texas Buckeye Walks - Dallas (March 16-April 13)

Mar 16 2024 - 10:00am to Apr 13 2024 - 12:00pm
Ned & Genie Fritz Texas Buckeye Trail Trailhead
7000 Bexar Street
Dallas , TX

Take a spring amble on the newly restored Ned and Genie Fritz Texas Buckeye Trail. A highlight of early spring is the blooming season for Texas buckeyes (Aesculus glabra var. arguta) with their conical clusters of fragrant yellow-ivory flowers. The slight understory tree with a slender trunk and branches is a sub-species of the more famous Ohio buckeye, being more compact with greater heat tolerance, though it often sheds leaves in summer.

These hikes will fill, so reserve soon here.

• March 16, Saturday: 10 a.m. to noon
Leader: Richard Grayson – Gain crucial insight into the Trinity River and its plight. - CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN. RESCHEDULE BELOW.

• March 17, Sunday: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Leaders: Michael McKee with Eileen Fritz McKee and Kristi Kerr Leonard – Great Trinity Forest trail restoration and tales of Fritz family nature excursions. - CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN. RESCHEDULE BELOW.

NEW: March 19, Tuesday, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Leaders: Amy Martin and Kristi Kerr Leonard - Spring Equinox Wet Walk.

NEW: March 23, from 10 a.m. to Noon:  Leader: Richard Grayson – Gain crucial insight into the Trinity River and its plight. CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN. RESCHEDULE BELOW.

• March 23, Sat: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Private hike for Bonton families led by kids from T.R. Hoover Community Development Center.

NEW: March 24, Sun: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Leaders: Michael McKee with Eileen Fritz McKee and Kristi Kerr Leonard – Great Trinity Forest trail restoration and tales of Fritz family nature excursions.

• March 30, Sat: 10 a.m. to noon
Leader: Bob Richie – Learn about edible and medicinal plants found in the Great Trinity Forest.

•March 31, Sun: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Leaders: Marion Lineberry of the Texas Historic Tree Coalition with Kristi Kerr Leonard.

• April 6, Sat: 10 a.m. to noon
Leader: Amy Martin – The legacy of Ned and Genie Fritz, and Trinity River history and ecology.

• April 7, Sun: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Leaders: Shelby Smith and Caleb Hinojos of North Texas Master Naturalists – The ecology and cultural history of the Bonton Woods.

SPECIAL HIKE: April 13, Sat: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Leader: Steve Smith of Trinity Coalition – For hearty hikers only. A apx. 5-mile trail-in-the-making, taking the in-progress Trinity-White Rock Trail to the river-creek confluence, and then onto the in-progress Bois d’Arc Trail to the Bonton Pond and levee.

In cooperation with North Texas Master Naturalists and Ned Fritz Legacy. Trail restoration support provided by Trinity Coalition.

March 28, 2024

Arlington Organic Garden Club: Drought Tolerant Plants - Arlington

Mar 28 2024 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Bob Duncan Center Arlington , TX

Master gardener Loretta Bailey will speak on heat tolerant plants.

Dallas Sierra Club: Let's Have a Drink - Dallas

Mar 28 2024 - 7:30pm
The Bar at Texas Theatre
231 W Jefferson Blvd
Dallas , TX

Enjoy drinks and conversation with like-minded environmentalists.

RSVP: victoria@dallassierraclub.org

March 30, 2024

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center: Year-round Blooms with Native Perennials - Cedar Hill

Mar 30 2024 - 11:00am
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center
1206 W FM 1382
Cedar Hill , TX

Janet D. Smith shares how to have points of interest in the landscape every month while providing food for our wonderful pollinators year-round without the work and expense of planting annuals for seasonal color.

Janet is an award-winning Master Gardener and Master Naturalist. 

Event is free, but donations are always appreciated to support the many programs offered for our guests.

RSVP.

Barnes & Noble: 'Wild DFW' Book Reading - Richardson

Mar 30 2024 - 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Barnes & Noble
361 West Campbell Road
Richardson , TX

Hang out with Wild DFW author Amy Martin at Barnes & Noble Richardson's cool intimate space. She'll read prairie passages from the book and share cool native grasses and wildflower facts from the book's field guide. Learn about great places in DFW for spring wildflowers. Purchase a Wild DFW book and get it signed.

Special guest Bob Mione from Connemara Meadow will speak on their amazing prairie restoration project.

April 1, 2024

Ennis Garden Club: Bluebonnet Trails - Ennis (April 1-30)

Apr 1 2024 - 8:00am to Apr 30 2024 - 5:00pm
See website for map Ennis , TX

From April 1-30, Ennis showcases over 40 miles of mapped driving Bluebonnet Trails sponsored by the Ennis Garden Club. These trails are the oldest such trails known in the state, and tens of thousands of visitors make the short trek to Ennis to view this wonderful wildflower show. In Ennis, the bluebonnets typically peak around the 3rd week of April, according to the Ennis Garden Club. This can vary year to year due to weather conditions and terrain, so check website or call 972-878-4748 before your visit.

You can pick up a Bluebonnet Trail Map at the Ennis Welcome Center located at 201 NW Main St, Ennis, Texas 75119. The Ennis Welcome Center is open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

You can also download the free ENNIS Y'ALL mobile app, for the Ennis Bluebonnet Trail Map, place to shop, dine, upcoming events and more.

Maps not available until April 1.

April 2, 2024

South Central Climate Resilience Forum - Dallas (Early Bird Deadline Feb. 16)

Apr 2 2024 - 8:00am to Apr 4 2024 - 5:00pm
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas , TX

The South Central Climate Resilience Forum is 3-day regional conference, to be held April 2-4 in Dallas, featuring Katharine Hayhoe as the keynote speaker. Early bird pricing ($100 discount) ends on Friday, Feb. 16. 

The development of the 2024 South Central Climate Resilience Forum is being led by a collaborative group of academic institutions, municipalities, federal agencies, and organizations. Please contact organizers if you want to be involved.

Info: sccrfinfo@gmail.com

Event Website:

Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club: African Adventures - Fort Worth

Apr 2 2024 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Trinity Terrace
1600 Texas St
Fort Worth , TX

Guest speaker and world traveler Martha Ohlson will share stories and pictures from her travels to Kenya and Tanzania.

April 4, 2024

Native Plant Society of Texas, North Central Chapter: Inspiring Children to Love Native Plants and Habitats - Fort Worth

Apr 4 2024 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
3220 Botanic Garden Blvd Rose Room
Fort Worth , TX

Presentation: Inspiring Children to Love Native Plants and Habitats
Speaker: Betsy Marsh
Betsy Marsh, local native plant enthusiast and youth educator with the Tarrant Regional Water District, will explore opportunities and techniques for reaching and inspiring the next generation of native plant champions.

About: Betsy Marsh
As the Conservation Education Supervisor for the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD), Betsy Marsh creates and leads diverse education programs that inspire youth to value and care for water. A Fort Worth native, Texas prairies and woodlands stole her heart at a young age, and she’s been gardening and replacing turf with native plants for 20 years. She graduated from the University of Texas and the University of Michigan where she studied environmental management, natural resource policy, and environmental education. Prior to joining TRWD, she coordinated environmental education programs, created school gardens, and managed habitat restoration efforts for the City of Grapevine. She is a proud mom of three wonderful kids and loves to spend her free time gardening and exploring wild spaces.

April 6, 2024

TCU: Glenwood Park Clean up & Mini Health Fair & Environmental Expo - Fort Worth

Apr 6 2024 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Glenwood Park
900 S. Riverside Drive
Fort Worth , TX

Help create a climate-safe neighborhood by cleaning up Glenwood Park alongside 20-plus community organizations, including TCU Day of Service. There will be a mini health fair and environmental expo. 

Free.

April 8, 2024

Total Solar Eclipse: Watch Parties - DFW

Apr 8 2024 - 10:00am to 3:00pm
DFW TX

Many venues are hosting Solar Eclipse Watch Parties. Below are some taking place at local parks and green spaces. See links for details. We'll add events as we learn about them.

ARLINGTON

River Legacy Nature Center. $8.

UTA Planetarium. Details TBA.

CEDAR HILL

Valley Ridge Park. Free.

FORT WORTH

Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Admission plus $3 for solar glasses.

DALLAS

Dallas Zoo. Regular admission.

Dallas Arboretum - SOLD OUT

Harold Simmons Park - Free. Please register on event page.

Klyde Warren Park. Free.

Texas Discovery Gardens. Regular admission.

LEWISVILLE

Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Center. Regular admission.

MCKINNEY

Heard Museum - SOLD OUT

NORTH TEXAS

 Local State Parks - Regular admission.

Send info: events@greensourcedfw.org

Total Solar Eclipse - North Texas

Apr 8 2024 - 12:15pm to 3:00pm

Parts of North Texas will be experiencing totality as the moon's shadow crosses over Texas. 

The Date & Time website offers this sequence for the 2024 Eclipse in Dallas

    •    Begins: at 12:23 pm — outer lunar shadow touches the solar face

    •    Maximum at 1:42 pm — solar face is covered as much as possible

    •    Ends at 3:02 pm — outer lunar shadow exits the solar face

The Fort Worth 2024 sequence starts and ends only one minute earlier.To get the most specific times for DFW area, visit Date & Time's annular solar eclipse page 

The maximum duration of totality in Texas is 4 minutes and 22 seconds. In DFW, Fort Worth will experience 2 minutes and 43 seconds of totality; Arlington gets 3 minutes 20 seconds; and Dallas, 3 minutes, 50 seconds. 

Nearby towns like Hillsboro, Ennis, Wills Point and Terrell will get the full 4 minutes and 22 seconds or close to it. See more on Texas cities in the path of totality.

Plan where you will be and get your eclipse glasses now.

Read the Green Source DFW articles:

Two solar eclipses to be viewable in Texas

Eclipse gadgets to enhance experience at Texas State Parks

Eclipsestock! North Texas writer witnesses totality in Nebraska

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