Jul 29 2023

Dallas County Health and Human Services: Community Garden Mini-Grants - Application Deadline Aug. 10

Jul 28 2023 - 7:00am to Aug 10 2023 - 5:00pm

The Dallas County Health and Human Services Community Garden Program is offering a fourth round of mini-grants for eligible community gardens operating in select zip codes within the Dallas County service area.  

Any interested garden meeting the eligibility criteria outlined in the  application guidelines should complete the application form. 

Application Guidelines

Application

Budget Worksheet

Community Garden Invoice

The deadline for submitting the completed application form and all relevant attachments is Aug. 10, 2023. 

A virtual mini-grant Information Session for all interested applicants is available on Monday, July 31, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. 

To be eligible for funding, applicants are required to attend a Pre-Application Community Garden Training, provided at no cost to the applicant in partnership with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.

Training dates will be announced at a later date. Those who already have taken applicable trainings within the 12 months or who provide proof of trainings completed from another accepted entity are not required to take a training anew.

Applications may be submitted online by visiting the DCHHS Chronic Disease Prevention Division webpage .

Or applications may also be submitted by email to chronic.disease@dallascounty.org with “FY2024 Community Garden Mini-grant Application” in the subject line of the email. 

Info: DCHHS Chronic Disease Prevention Division at chronic.disease@dallascounty.org or 214-819-5115.

 

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Sisterhood Hikes: Bob Jones Park - Southlake

Jul 29 2023 - 8:00am to 11:00am
Bob Jones Park
3901 N White Chapel Blvd
Southlake , TX

Women's hiking group. See event page for details.

North Haven Gardens: A Deep Dive into North Texas Ecotone, a Wild DFW Talk - Dallas

Jul 29 2023 - 9:30am
North Haven Gardens
7700 Northaven Road
Dallas , TX

The first of the official Wild DFW talks! The title: A Deep Dive into North Texas Ecotone & its Natural Wonders. A classic Amy Martin talk weaving inspiration and facts with tons of photos. Followed by open-topic Q&A and book-signing.

We'll be inside the air-conditioned educational building next to the cafe. Come early (doors open at 9 a.m.) and get some coffee and a bite to eat in the cafe, or do a little plant shopping.

Explore More & 'Wild DFW': Lunatic Walk with Amy Martin - Dallas

Jul 29 2023 - 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Bath House Cultural Center
521 East Lawther Drive
Dallas , TX

ExploreMore and Amy Martin are partnering to celebrate the release of Amy's book, Wild DFW.

Enjoy a brief talk about the Moon and then take a 2-mile walk in the moonlight with Amy Martin, author of Wild DFW: Explore the Amazing Nature Around Dallas-Fort Worth.

Learn about the Moon as you delight in it. You'll be a pro-level Moon watcher after this night, able to predict where the Moon will be at any time with an audience-involving demonstration that also explains why we only see one side of the Moon. Muse about the nature of moonlight. Plus plenty of Moon-shadow dancing, Moon song singing, and howling at the Moon.