Environmental Events

What’s happening in and around Dallas / Fort Worth? If it’s green or it involves the outdoors, it’s listed here!

If your nonprofit group or organization would like to list your events in GreenSourceDFW, please submit it via email to events@greensourcedfw.org. Events will be screened.


Wed, 09/05/2012 - 3:30pm - Wed, 10/24/2012 - 5:00pm

Kids in the Garden - Plano
Wed, 09/05/2012 - 3:30pm - Wed, 10/24/2012 - 5:00pm
Environmental Education Center
4116 W. Plano Parkway
Plano, TX 75093
United States
Eight sessions of gardening for fun for second, third and fourth-graders. Held Wednesdays Sept. 5 through Oct. 24. Cost: $30 residents, $40 non-residents. Online registration required: livegreeninplano.obsres.com
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Thu, 09/06/2012 - 8:00am - Sat, 09/08/2012 - 4:00pm

Grapevine Farmers Market
Thu, 09/06/2012 - 8:00am - Sat, 09/08/2012 - 4:00pm
Grapevine Farmers Market
325 S Main St.
Grapevine, TX 76051
United States
Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday of each week, March 22-Oct. 20. On top of all the great local produce they always have, this year they're offering local organics. Check out their website to see list of vendors.
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Fri, 09/07/2012 - 8:00am - Sat, 09/08/2012 - 1:00pm

Downtown Arlington Farmers Market
Fri, 09/07/2012 - 8:00am - Sat, 09/08/2012 - 1:00pm
Downtown Arlington Farmers Market
215 E. Front St.
Arlington, TX 76001
United States
The Downtown Arlington Farmer’s Market is a community-oriented market focusing on Texas provided foods, arts, crafts, services and wares. It is open every Friday and Saturday. The goal of the market is to provide a venue for local vendors to offer Arlington, Texas residents an opportunity to buy the freshest meat, produce, breads and other great foods, crafts and products available. Visit their website to learn more about vendors.
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Sat, 09/08/2012 - 8:00am - 1:00pm

White Rock Local Market
Sat, 09/08/2012 - 8:00am - 1:00pm
The Green Spot Market and Fuels
702 N. Buckner Blvd.
Dallas , TX 75218
United States
White Rock Local Market is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit farmers market where local farmers, ranchers, and artisans sell directly to this East Dallas neighborhood. Vendors bring fresh, local and healthy foods, and quality arts and crafts. WRLM is held twice a month – the second and fourth Saturday. Second Saturdays are Everything Markets and feature farmers, food artisans and arts and crafts. Fourth Saturdays are Just Farmers - farmers, producers, and food artisans. With its outreach programs -- a Lone Star food stamp program at the market, workshops, school field trips, and an after school entrepreneurial program -- White Rock Local Market hopes to make a lasting difference in the community.
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Frisco Farmers Market
Sat, 09/08/2012 - 8:00am - 1:00pm
Frisco Farmers Market
6048 Frisco Square Blvd
Frisco, TX 75034
United States
A bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables creates a colorful welcome to those who appreciate the 
"buy fresh, buy local" idea. Seasonal fruits create a spectacular palette. The freshest vegetables
in North Dallas will excite your culinary talents.

 Also available are pasture fed beef, pork, lamb and the freshest eggs you'll find. Buy pasta,
 seafood, cheesecake, muffins, gourmet items and honey - all fresh!

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Grand Prairie Farmers Market
Sat, 09/08/2012 - 8:00am - 1:00pm
Market Square
120 W. Main St.
Grand Prairie, TX
United States
The Grand Prairie Farmers Market is open in downtown Grand Prairie, selling fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, coffee, tea, tamales, jellies and relishes, grass-fed meats, homemade soaps, candles and more. Check out the Farmers Market Calendar on the GPFM website for a listing of special events, including cooking demonstrations, festivals and holiday market.
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Sat, 09/08/2012 - 8:00am - 12:00pm

Cowtown Farmers Market
Sat, 09/08/2012 - 8:00am - 12:00pm
Westside Location
3821 Southwest Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX
United States
Everything sold here is either grown, raised or produced within 150 miles of Fort Worth. The North Central Texas Farmers Market Corp. operates two markets weekly at this time of year. Westside: 3821 Southwest Blvd., Fort Worth. 8 a.m. to noon, Saturdays (year-round). Downtown Fort Worth: 1000 Throckmorton St., Federal Plaza Park in front of Lanham Plaza (federal building). 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesdays (through December).
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Coppell Farmers Market
Sat, 09/08/2012 - 8:00am - 12:00pm
Coppell Farmers Market
793 S. Coppell Road
Coppell, TX 75019
United States
The Coppell Farmers Market is a one-stop shopping trip for fresh, seasonal produce, pastured meats, eggs, breads and locally made foods. All products sold at the Coppell Farmers Market are grown, raised and/or produced directly by the vendor within the North Central Texas region, with the exception of full disclosure and approval of selling another’s product. Weekly and seasonal offerings: Grass fed beef, natural pork & chicken, eggs from free range hens, Gulf coast seafood, wild-caught Alaska salmon, tomatoes, lettuces and varieties of greens, herbs, beets, turnips, radishes, spring and large onions, mushrooms, new potatoes and sweet potatoes continue to be offered in addition to honey, cheese, pasta, artisan breads, pies, cookies, cake balls, soup & dessert mixes, herb-infused sorbet, chips and salsa, granola, spice blends, pecans, spiced nuts, Texas olive oil, coffee and tea. Find bedding plants for spring/summer color, herbs or vegetables. Look for doggie treats, custom soaps and soy candles, worm castings, worm wine or pre-order vermi-composting kits.
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Keller Farmers Market
Sat, 09/08/2012 - 8:00am - 12:00pm
Keller Town Hall Fountain
1100 Bear Creek Parkway
Keller, TX 76248
United States
The Keller Farmers Market is a casual, open air, seasonal market that offers fresh Texas produce, meats, eggs, wine, tamales, baked goods, artisan bread, chips, salsa, pasta, pickles, jellies and jams, honey, grains, desserts, prepared foods, coffee, pet products and crafts, all from the state of Texas or within 150 miles.
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Sat, 09/08/2012 - 8:30am - 2:00pm

Yard Smart Seminar - Fort Worth
Sat, 09/08/2012 - 8:30am - 2:00pm
Fort Worth Botanic Garden Center
3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. Lecture Hall
Fort Worth, TX
United States
Yard Smart is a free seminar, featuring experts from the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, designed to provide effective, beneficial ways to use water wisely in the landscape. Topics vary by season and have included butterfly gardening, landscape watering, container gardens, perennials, trees and much more. This semi-annual seminar is offered each spring and fall. See website for fall seminar topics. No pre-registration is required.
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Sat, 09/08/2012 - 10:00am - 11:00am

River Legacy Nature Walk - Arlington
Sat, 09/08/2012 - 10:00am - 11:00am
River Legacy Living Science Center
703 N.W. Green Oaks Blvd. (at Cooper Street)
Arlington, TX 76006
United States
Explore the nature trails surrounding the Science Center on a family-friendly naturalist-led Nature Walk. RSVP to 817-860-6752.
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Sat, 09/08/2012 - 10:00am - 3:00pm

Butterflies in the Classroom for Elementary Educators - Dallas
Sat, 09/08/2012 - 10:00am - 3:00pm
Texas Discovery Gardens
3601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75210
United States
Educators: fill your lesson plans while filling your supply shelves. Spend a day earning SBEC authorized CPE credits while learning techniques to implement the natural world into all areas of your elementary curriculum. Working lunch included. 5 hours awarded. $30; $24 for TDG Members. Register in advance.
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Elizabeth Anna's Local Farm & Market - Fort Worth
Sat, 09/08/2012 - 10:00am - 3:00pm
Elizabeth Anna Farm and Garden Market
2825 8th Avenue
Fort Worth, TX
United States
Every Saturday, Elizabeth Anna’s hosts a local and organic market featuring in-season produce, fresh eggs and ground wheat bread along with other baked goods. Pre-order meat & dairy. Check the website for specials of the week and sneak peaks at our recipe kits.
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Sat, 09/08/2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm

"How Hot is Your Attic?" - Farmers Branch
Sat, 09/08/2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
REI
4515 Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Farmers Branch, TX
United States
Event is hosted by the North Texas Renewable Energy Group. Presenter is C.T. Lloyd, Certified Home Energy Auditor.
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Sat, 09/08/2012 - 10:00am - 2:00pm

Mini Homestead Fair - Dallas
Sat, 09/08/2012 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
North Haven Gardens
7700 Northhaven Road In the meeting room behind the green house
Dallas, TX
United States
Event is sponsored by the Dallas Alternative Energy Group. Learn to be self-sufficient, resourceful, whether you live in an apartment or farm. Come meet our exhibitors who can teach you about canning, organic gardens, water purification solar electricity, rainwater collection, native plants in the landscape, chicken coop design. In addition, North Haven Gardens will have a speaker at 10:30 a.m. Free admission.
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Sat, 09/08/2012 - 10:30am - 12:00pm

Mimicry in Insects - Dallas
Sat, 09/08/2012 - 10:30am - 12:00pm
Texas Discovery Gardens
3601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Dallas , TX 75210
United States
Learn about the different types of mimicry and why it is so prevalent in nature from Entomologist John Watts. $15; $12 for TDG members.
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Sat, 09/08/2012 - 11:30am - 1:30pm

Veg 201 Cooking Class - Dallas
Sat, 09/08/2012 - 11:30am - 1:30pm
Nash Davis Recreation Center
3710 N. Hampton Road
Dallas, TX
United States
Hosted by the Black Vegetarian Society of Texas
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Sat, 09/08/2012 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fall/Winter Feeders - Fort Worth
Sat, 09/08/2012 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fort Worth Nature Center
9601 Fossil Ridge Road
Fort Worth, TX
United States
There is not much one must do to prepare feeders in the fall and winter, but there are a few extra things you can do in order to attract winter birds. Steve Woodward from the Wild Bird Center will talk about these enhancements and also discuss some birds you may encounter at your feeders in the cooler months. FREE (with paid admission).
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A Botanist’s Eye: Redoute and the Art of Floral Illustration - Fort Worth
Sat, 09/08/2012 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Botanical Research Institute of Texas
1700 University Drive
Fort Worth, TX
United States
A look at the history and evolution of art and botanical science from the first century AD through the life of Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759–1840), one of the greatest botanical illustrators and flower painters of all time. Filled with incredible visuals and delivered in an exciting lecture style format, this program will be of interest to history, art and science lovers. Free.
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Environment Gardening

Sat, 09/08/2012 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Volcanic, Seismic Texas - Fort Worth
Sat, 09/08/2012 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
1600 Gendy Street
Fort Worth, TX
United States
Join TCU prof Dr. Helge Alsleben for a lively conversation and dialogue as we compare volcanic activity in Texas to volcanism along the "Ring of Fire,” the topic of the IMAX film. Explore general causes of volcanism and earthquakes, the modern setting of the Gulf Coast in the plate tectonic framework and the geologic history that explains modern earthquakes in Texas. Limited Seating ~ Free with Exhibition or IMAX admission.
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Bicycling

Sat, 09/08/2012 - 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Second Saturday Nature Art Classes - Cedar Hill
Sat, 09/08/2012 - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center
1206 W. FM 1382
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
United States
Learn a variety of nature-inspired arts and crafts in this class each month. Open to all ages and abilities. Call (469) 526-1988 for more information or to register. August 14: Watercolors September 8: Textures in Nature October 6: Patterns in Nature (note: class will be held on First Saturday this month)
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