April 9 & 23
8:30 a.m. - Noon: Tour a stretch of the West Fork of the Trinity River to view ducks, herons, beaver and other critters. Sunscreen, water and weather appropriate clothing (including shoes that can get wet) are recommended. Canoes, paddles and lifejackets are provided. Children must be 5 years or older. Parents must sign a liability waiver for minor children. Some previous experience recommended. Registration ends Thursday preceding or when filled. Maximum - 12 participants. Meet at Big River Parking Lot. Pre-registration required. $20 (includes admission fee)/MEMBERS $15.

Join us for this FREE class on drip irrigation systems. Billy Kniffen will show attendees how to set up a drip irrigation system using both rain barrels and your water supply.

The class will be held at the Fire Training Room, which is located at 133 Parkway Blvd. (on the south side of Fire Station #3).

It is free to attend and open to the public.

The Coppell Community Gardens will be holding another “Make & Take” Rain Barrel class on Saturday, 4/23. The class will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Coppell Fire Training Room (133 Parkway Blvd., on the south side of the Fire Station).

The cost of the class is $30 per person (one barrel per person and per household, please). Pre-registration is required for this class and space is limited! All registrations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. If the class fills, a waiting list will be started.

To register for the class, please send an e-mail with your NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER & E-MAIL ADDRESS to: KCB@coppelltx.gov. You will receive a confirmation verifying your spot in the class or notifying you that you have been placed on the waiting list.

Lakehill Preparatory School announces the third program in its Environmental
Summit speaker series, a free symposium for individuals interested in
environmental awareness and sustainability.

*The Next 100 Years: The Legacy of Litter at White Rock Lake*
A lively, interactive panel discussion that features provocative
photographs of debris created by human nature, contrasted with the
natural beauty of White Rock Lake. The photographs are currently on
display at the "Trashing Our Treasure" exhibit at the Bath House
Cultural Center. Other pertinent issues to be discussed include details
on litter impact research conducted by the nonprofit Shared Fuel and an
update on proposed legislation in Austin that supports bottle recycling
for plastics, aluminum, and glass.

Questions from the audience are encouraged. Panelists include Annemarie
Marek, BJ Ellis, and Patricia Leigh Allen.

The free event will be held at
the LEED certified Alice and Erle Nye Family Environmental Science Center at
Lakehill's Roger L. Perry Campus, located at 7401 Ferguson Road, Dallas.

Create a beautiful and healthy landscape by learning to put the right plant in the right place. Learn about water-saving practices for the landscape and how to incorporate design principles emphasizing the use of native and adapted plants. $5.

Exciting camping trip to historic Fort Richardson State Park. Fort Richardson was a major outpost in the 1870s that was established by the US military to help protect settlers living on the frontier. Transportation, camping meals, and overnight park fees are included. Mandatory pre-trip meeting on Thursday, April 28 at Liberty Rec Center from 6:30-7:30pm (see address above). $100.

Experience the hilly terrain of Dinosaur Valley State Park. Explore dinosaur tracks, scenic bluff overlooks, and unusual creek washes. Picnic lunch, entry fee, and transportation are included. Parents MUST register and accompany children. If your child is 7 years old, you must provide a child safety seat as required by law. $27.

Travel back in time when Plano was covered in water. Explore Rowlett Creek for fossils and other interesting things, and discover your place in history. $10/child.

Learn beginning kayaking skills at the lake located at City of Plano's Oak Point Park. This class will be under the instruction of an American Canoe Association (ACA) certified instructor who will teach you the ACA Quick Start program. Boats, paddles, and life jackets will be provided. Participants will be required to sign liability waivers. 2-week cancellation policy for this class. Everyone 17 and younger must be accompanied by a registered adult. $65.

Learn beginning kayaking skills at the lake located at City of Plano's Oak Point Park. Later during the week, campers will have the opportunity to learn Kayak Polo. This class will be under the direction of American Canoe Association (ACA) certified instructor, Dave Holl, who will teach campers the ACA Quick Step program. Boats, paddles, and life jackets will be provided. Parents will be required to sign liability waivers on the first morning of camp. In the event of inclement weather, class may be moved to an indoor facility or postponed until weather improves. This camp has a 3-week cancellation policy. $150. Monday-Friday, June 13-17, 8am-noon.