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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Tue, 09/18/2012 - 8:00am - Sun, 09/23/2012 - 9:00pm

Fairview Farms Marketplace - Plano
Tue, 09/18/2012 - 8:00am - Sun, 09/23/2012 - 9:00pm
Fairview Farms Marketplace
3314 North Central Expressway
Plano, TX
United States
Fairview Farms Marketplace is open seasonally May through October for all your farm fresh produce, flowers and plants. Open Tuesday through Sunday in September.
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Wed, 09/19/2012 - 6:30pm - Thu, 09/20/2012 - 8:45pm

Dallas Sierra Club: Wilderness Navigation Class - Part 1&2
Wed, 09/19/2012 - 6:30pm - Thu, 09/20/2012 - 8:45pm
Dallas REI store (Guadalupe Peak clinic room)
4515 LBJ Freeway Second floor
Dallas , TX 75244
United States
Phone: 972-964-1781
Learn the fundamentals of finding your way in the wilderness in this two-evening class. Among the subjects covered are: purchasing maps, how to read maps, how not to get lost, what to do if you do get lost, GPS, different kinds of compasses and how to use your compass. If you have a compass, bring it to the class. If you don't have one, we will show you what to look for when you purchase one. The fee for the class is $15 for Sierra Club members and $20 for non-members (CASH or CHECK ONLY - NO CREDIT CARDS). Handout included. Bring water bottle and writing utensil if you want to take notes. No reservations are necessary; just show up.
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Wed, 09/19/2012 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Fort Worth Sierra Club: Native Plants
Wed, 09/19/2012 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. Azalea Room
Fort Worth, TX 76107
United States
Gailon Hardin, Master Gardener and past president of the Native Plant Society of North Texas, will speak on native plants for your home landscape. She will offer advise on what plants to use in shade or sun suited to our north Texas climate. As water restrictions increase across our cities, plants selection for our landscape is critical. The speaker is followed by refreshments and announcements. Socialize with members after the meeting at Gingerman.
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