The Northern Trinity GCD (NTGCD) is encouraging residents to save groundwater by offering two free 50-gallon rain barrels on Nov. 12 to residents of Tarrant County. Rainwater harvesting is recommended by the Texas Water Development Board and is a great way to save water for irrigation and other outdoor uses.
Reserve now. Limited supplies.
This family-friendly event is held at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden with large support from the Fort Worth Japanese Society. Enjoy traditional Japanese dance, taiko drummers, martial arts, sword demonstrations, raku pottery, food trucks, and more in the garden.
Cost: $6-$12
Volunteers needed to clean-up along the edge of the river, forest, and creek bed using our 32" long trash grabbers (gloves available for use). There will be the canoes out for any volunteers interested in cleaning the debris in the water.
See event page for details and directions. Also check for updates due to Friday's rain.
Suzanne Tuttle is leading this walk in Unit 71 at the LBJ National Grasslands northwest of Decatur.
Participants will have the opportunity to compare two major plant communities native to this region - the Fort Worth Prairie and the Western Cross Timbers. The landscape is rich and varied, and each participant will be able to tailor their walk to suit their own interests and capabilities.
We will meet at 9 a.m. at the Shell gas station, 2105 South College Ave, Decatur, at the NE corner of US Hwy 287 and FM 730. From there we will caravan to Unit 71. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather and wear close-toed shoes. Afterwards participants may choose to have lunch together at one of the many choices in Decatur to continue our fellowship.
EarthxFilm and Dickies present a two-day event of pro-skaters, live music, film, workshops, farming, food and community.
Cost: Presale price is $10/day, $17/weekend pass. At the door, $15/day
