Gardening

Nature Walk at Twelve Hills Nature Ctr - Dallas

Walk through Twelve Hills Nature Center with Master Naturalist Dan Northcut and learn about the Blackland Prairie Ecosystem. Look at plants indigenous to this area and some that invaded; see what survived the summer heat and what works well in home landscaping.

Location: North Oak Cliff at 817 N. Mary Cliff Road, Dallas TX 75208
Questions and to RSVP: contact Marcie Haley marcieh@gmail.com 214-941-6069
Webpage: www.twelvehills.org

All About Composting - Plano

Is your yard work piling up? Let it! Learn the basics of turning that garden debris into garden gold through composting. We cover what to put in, what to leave out, and how to mix, moisten and manage your way to successful soil enrichment. We'll also teach you to use specialized red worms to compost your food waste and create a fertile soil amendment for plants.

$5/Plano resident

$9/Non-resident

Food Waste Composting - Plano

Don't let the worms crawl in and the worms crawl out -- put them to work! We'll teach you to use specialized red worms to compost your food waste. These use their waste as a fertile soil amendment to benefit your plants. Learn to set up and maintain a worm bin, and to harvest and use the worm castings.

$5/Plano resident

$9/Non-resident

Success with Seeds - Plano

Learn the tricks and tips to starting your garden early with seeds.

$5/Plano resident

$9/Non-resident

Basics of Propagation - Plano

Gardeners are generous folks who love to share their plants. Learn ways to successfully propagate your favorites to pass along to friends and family.

$5/Plano resident

$9/Non-resident

Keeping Your Landscape Alive During Drought - Plano

Is your landscape looking limp? Stage 2 Watering is in effect but we've got conservation tips to help perk up your plants and to keep your landscape alive during drought.

$5/Plano resident

$9/Non-resident

The Plight of our Native Pollinators - Arlington

Monthly meeting of Arlington Organic Garden Club

Featuring speakers Troy and Martha Mullens, Texas Master Naturalists

Topic: The Plight of our Native Pollinators

Free and open to the public.

Tree-cycle - Ft Worth

The Nature Center is fortunate to be surrounded with many trees. In the spring and summer, we can take in the beauty of the dark greens. In the fall, we can enjoy the reds, oranges and yellows leaves. In winter, the silhouettes of branches is great for exposing birds. Join us as we discuss the importance of trees in the ecosystem throughout their life cycle. $5 (with paid admission)/ MEMBERS FREE.

Current Admission fees:

$5 Adults (13-64)
$2 Children (3-12;under 3 FREE)
$3 Seniors (65+)
$1 Discount per person (with Military ID)

Make A Bird Feeder - Ft Worth

Winter can be a little more difficult for birds to find food. Let us help them out a little bit and make some bird
feeders. When you stop by the Visitors’ Center, join us in making a feeder to take home. Supplement a bird’s diet and attract more birds to your backyard. FREE (with paid admission).

Current Admission fees:

$5 Adults (13-64)

$2 Children (3-12;under 3 FREE)

$3 Seniors (65+)

$1 Discount per person (with Military ID)

The Way Things Were - Ft Worth

The Nature Center is a very large place and takes lots of dedication and hard work to maintain it. In addition to the space, we are affected by invasive and non-native plants outcompeting our native plants. Learn about the various invasive and non-native plants that have adversely affected the native flora and fauna and how we are trying to restore the ecological balance. $5 (with paid admission).

Current Admission fees:

$5 Adults (13-64)

$2 Children (3-12;under 3 FREE)

$3 Seniors (65+)

$1 Discount per person (with Military ID)