Nov 5 2022

Northern Trinity GCD: Rain Barrell Giveaway - Tarrant County Residents Only

Nov 4 2022 - 7:00am to Nov 12 2022 - 8:00am

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.

Fort Worth Botanic Garden: Fall Japanese Garden Festival - Fort Worth

Nov 5 2022 - 9:00am to Nov 6 2022 - 5:00pm
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
3220 Botanic Garden Blvd
Fort Worth , TX

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

Greenspace Dallas: Frasier Dam Recreation Area Cleanup - Dallas

Nov 5 2022 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Frasier Dam Recreation Area
9300 Stemmons Fwy
Dallas , TX

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.

Native Plant Society of Texas, North Central Chapter: LBJ National Grasslands Field Trip - Decatur

Nov 5 2022 - 9:00am
Shell
2105 S College Ave
Decatur , TX

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.

EarthX: The 4DWN Experience - Dallas

Nov 5 2022 - 2:00pm to Nov 6 2022 - 8:00pm
4DWN Skate Park
2633 Ferris St
Dallas , TX

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