A free, family-oriented event, helps build a sense of community, stimulates environmental awareness, and promotes stewardship across North Texas. Free.

Come browse the stalls at the Dallas Farmers Market and visit local vendors, artisans and groups that will provide useful information on ways to help reduce your environmental footprint, save money and live healthy.  

Vendors interested in booth space should contact: Freddie Ortiz, 214-670-4168 or freddie.ortiz@dallascityhall.com.

Check website for updates. 

Enjoy snakes, snake crafts and educational displays. Snakes are often a misunderstood species, yet highly valuable and essential in our habitats. There will be many live Texas snake species available for viewing from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Learn more about these incredible animals and dispel many myths. $3 donation per person appreciated.

In it's 6th year, Okrapalooza is home to Dallas' one and only okra cook off competition. Founded by the Promise of Peace Community Gardens, local celebrity chefs compete to showcase their skills in a two hour cooking and tasting event open to the public.

For the first time ever, the Dallas Arboretum hosts a full-grounds musical event open to the general public. Local artists/musicians Salim Nourallah, John Lefler and Camille Cortinas and Sudie perform intimate sets at sundown in several gardens. Food trucks and BYOB round out a community event. $7. Free parking.

The country's top Zero Waste experts will gather in Austin, Texas for a 3-day conference to teach local businesses and municipalities how to save money, lower costs, and create long-term sustainability through waste diversion best practices.

Early Bird price ends June 10. 

50 free concerts in outdoor venue, featuring variety of musical acts. See website for complete schedule. 

Kick off Bike to Work Week by attending Irving’s Annual Bicycle Fest at its new location.

Join in the activities with a group ride, Kids Bicycle Safety Rodeo, visit with vendors that specialize in bicycling information and equipment, receive an “on-the-spot” bike check and see unique cycling groups and more.

Performing at the 2015 Bike Fest:

Don’t miss Boxcar Bandits, a musical group that melds bluegrass, old-time, western swing and country with the sounds of string band instruments to create their signature Skunkgrass sound.

Free.

The family-friendly, annual festival of arts and crafts features flight demonstrations of majestic wild birds and live music from Texas musicians. Families will learn about hardy Texas native plants that grow on the prairie. Children will learn how to build a bug house or paint using leaves, and everyone will learn about the cultural and natural history that defines our region through activities and games for the whole family. 

Schedule of Entertainment

Birds of Prey Presentation...9:30am

Prairie Nature Walk...10am

Live Encounters with Native Snakes...10:30am

BRIT Tour...11:30am

Raffle & Announcements...Noon

Featuring The Prophets and Outlaws – A Southern Rock Band with Soul!...11am - 1pm

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