The massive, 12,000 sq. ft. shark exhibit in MNS has everyone buzzing about sharks. We just can’t get enough. And that’s why we’re offering more hands-on shark fun for our visitors.

Enjoy water-themed activities and demonstrations two Sundays a month as a part of Sharky Sundays. These hands-on science demonstrations and craft projects will have shark enthusiasts of all ages wanting to dive deeper into more shark fun. 

WHO: Invited exhibitors, MNS and all general admission ticket holders
WHAT: Hands-on water-themed activities and demonstrations
WHEN: Sundays, twice monthly, 1-3pm (see schedule for dates and themes)
WHERE: MNS Science Building
WHY: To learn more about sharks, wildlife, engineering, conservation and underwater worlds and get special take-home souvenirs from your visit to MNS
HOW: Just pay general exhibits admission to get in on the sharky fun

Get an up-close look at snakes and do a related craft at the Science Center. There will be one animal presentation per hour on the hour, beginning at 10 am and ending at 1 pm.

There is a maximum of 30 people per session.

Cost is $2 per person, and there must be one adult per family.

For more information, call 817.860.6752.

Guided hikes will leave from the Science Center every 30 minutes starting at 10 am. The last hike will leave at 1:30 pm.

There is a maximum of 20 people per hike.

Cost is $2 per person, and there must be one adult per family.

For more information, call 817.860.6752.

Investigate snails, millipedes and worms under microscopes during this come and go event at River Legacy Living Science Center. A maximum of 32 people will be allowed in the lab at a time.

Cost is $2 per person, and there must be one adult per family.

For more information, call 817.860.6752.

Grab a dip net and see what interesting watery inhabitants you can find in our pond at River Legacy Living Science Center.

Cost is $2 per person, and there must be one adult per family.

For more information, call 817.860.6752.

Come to River Legacy Living Science Center between 10 am and 2 pm to check out a GPS unit from our front desk and go in search of geocaches in River Legacy Parks. There will be a list of caches and locations.

Cost is $10 per unit, and an adult must leave a valid driver's license.

For more information, call 817.860.6752.

Friday March 16 - 9:00am
Saturday March 17 - 9:00am and 12:00 Noon
Sunday March 18 - 9:00am and 12:00 Noon

(Meet at the Trailhead) - Trailhead is at: 7000 Bexar St, Dallas TX 75215 - Mapsco © page 56L

- See the Texas Buckeye Blossoms
- Learn about the Trinity River and its Hardwood Bottomland Forest

Wear appropriate outdoor hiking gear. Trail conditions dependent upon weather conditions

Guides are Texas Master Naturalist Volunteers –North Texas Chapter

For detailed directions to trailhead or to download a flyer or trail map:

www.texasbuckeyetrail.org

Contact: jdflood@airmail.net 972 557 1144

What to do During the Drought

Spring is just around the corner and now is the time to make sure that your irrigation system that's been hibernating all winter is operating at peak efficiency. Just like anything else, your irrigation system needs to be maintained. Since outdoor irrigation accounts for up to 60% of water use in the spring and summer we need to make sure it is functioning correctly as to not waste a single drop.

Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center Auditorium
17360 Coit Road, Dallas, TX 75252
Saturday, March 24
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Click here for a location map and a list of area restaurants.

Landscape designer and author Bonnie Reese of Beautiful Landscapes will be the speaker at both sessions. The first 100 attendees at each session will receive a copy of Ms. Reese’s book, “Common-Sense Landscaping.” Attendees can also enter a drawing for free bags of Green Sense organic fertilizer from Rohde’s Nursery and Nature Store.

Learn about green living from local experts and then tour the Environmental Education Center, Plano's only LEED Platinum certified building. 

At this 3rd Saturday Tour & Talk, attendees will learn how to reduce use of water, pesticides and fertilizers by landscaping with native and adapted plants. 

Location: Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX 75093 

Saturday, March 17, 9:30-11:00am 

Pre-registration required http://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/

http://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3