On June 20 at the monthly meeting of the Dallas Native Plant Society, Carol Feldman will be presenting "Maintenance of your Landscape: Tips for the Homeowner".  7pm at the regular monthly meeting at REI.  The
location is the upstairs meeting room of the REI Outdoor Equipment
Store at 4515 LBJ Freeway 75244, on the north side of I-635 between
Welch and Midway.


Learn how to prepare new beds and restore and revive existing beds using
organic techniques. She will also cover garden installation of
flagstone, boulders, fencing, dry riverbeds, and other hardscape
elements. A yearly maintenance checklist will give an overview of timing
for mulching, year end cleanup, irrigation items, and plant
maintenance.


Carol is currently the principal of Feldman Design Studios where she has
supervised home landscape installations for the past 15 years. She is a
licensed Landscape Architect, and contrary to popular beliefs about
landscape architects, she likes to work with plants, especially Texas

Habitat Restoration & Trail Maintenance at Cedar
Ridge Preserv
e from 9 am - 11 am, rain or shine. Volunteers remove
non-native plants, restore trails, and work in the butterfly garden.
Repairing trails reduces erosion trouble spots and removing non-native
plants clears crowded trail edges. We'll provide snacks, water, pruning
shears, shovels, and work gloves. All you need to bring is sun screen
and bug repellent. Questions? Contact

Kids ages 5-12 will learn how to help the family live green with hands-on projects about recycling, conserving energy and practicing sustainability. $65.

Beach Party of the Century
June 25-26, 2011

Saturday - 10 am to 10 pm
Sunday - 9 am to 4 pm

Put on your flip flops and sunglasses and join us for a beach bash as we celebrate the Grand Finale Weekend of the Comerica White Rock Lake Centennial Celebration. Party is hosted by For the Love Of The Lake with support from White Rock Lake Foundation and Friends of the Bath House. In appreciation of Ebby Halliday as honorary chair of the Centennial Celebration.

Tickets - $15 adults, $5 kids
kids 5 and under free

Free offsite parking at Norbuck, Flag Pole Hill and White Rock DART station (shuttle service to event)

SATURDAY, JUNE 25: Join us Saturday for Brunch, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Cocktails and Dinner at Veranda Lounge on Terrace Level at The Bath House (Limited Seating, Additional Cost)

10:00 am Gates Open Antique Car Show
2:00 pm Antique Car Awards
3:00 pm Antique Car Parade
7:00 pm Awards and Birthday Celebration
9:00 pm Fireworks


June 11, 2011, 9am-1pm

Make plans to enjoy a fabulous day of Texas springtime cycling down to and around our own White Rock Lake celebrating its 100 year birthday. The Greater Dallas Bicyclists, together with the Centennial Host Committee will host the White Rock Lake Centennial Bike Ride.

The riders will travel by bike to TP Hill on the west side of the lake meeting at 10 a.m. to make a commemorative lap around the lake. Booths with beverages and food will open at 11 a.m. with music by  Cameron Ernst.

Ride to the lake on the route of your choice or you may go to the Greater Dallas Bicyclists website listed above to select one of several groups is planning to ride to ride down to the lake together.

Donations welcomed and because of the community's participation, Greater Dallas Bicyclists is proud to donate funds raised to the White Rock Lake Centennial Fund.
Host:
Greater Dallas Bicyclists Club
For more information, please contact:
Bob Murdoch
wrl.bikeride@greaterdallasbicyclists.com

PUBlic Knowledge

A monthly adult
gathering celebrating brains and brew, presented at a local watering
hole by the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

Conservation Genetics of the Texas Horned Lizard
June 7, 2011
Featuring Dr. Dean Williams and Dr. Amanda M. Hale
Magnolia Motor Lounge
(3005 Morton)

We invite preschoolers, ages 3 - 5 and their adult companions to join us in discovering the exciting world of nature. In June, we will be learning about turtles. Pre-registration required. $10 PER CHILD (includes admission fee)/MEMBERS $5.

Current Admission fees:

$5 Adults (13-64)

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

$3 Seniors (65+)

$1 Discount per person (with Military ID)

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.

June 11 & 18

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.

Evening Stroll With a Naturalist: Come and enjoy an evening stroll on the Nature Center’s trails as we explore nature before
nightfall. Evening provides a unique opportunity to view animals that make the Nature Center home. Bring water and wear
weather appropriate clothing. Pre-registration required. $10 (includes admission fee)/MEMBERS $5.

Current Admission fees:

$5 Adults (13-64)

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

$3 Seniors (65+)

$1 Discount per person (with Military ID)

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