Nature Walk – 10am. Explore the Cicada Trail, the Cottonwood Trail, the Redbud Trail, or the Bit- tern Marsh Trail. All ages welcome. Reservations requested, but not required. $5/admission plus $2/ program fee. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learn- ing Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-7980.
LAS.UNT.edu/LLELA/Main.htm.
Remodeling for Health, Comfort and Energy Efficiency – 10-11:30am. North Texas Renewable Energy Group Sept meeting with presenter Robert Ruth, LEED accredited professional architect. Covered are many “best building design and con- struction” practices to achieve sustainable living environments that are comfortable, healthy, and eco-friendly, including passive solar design, solar energy use, residential indoor environmental qual- ity and air quality, building energy, and water use. Free. REI Sports, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dallas. TXSES. org/NTREG/
Events.htm.
W.A.T.E.R. Festival – 10am-2pm. It’s Water Awareness Through Education and Recreation. Celebrate the wonderful resource of water with a variety of family-friendly activities, crafts and demonstrations at the water science fair. Free. River Legacy Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. 817-860-6752.
RiverLegacy.org.
Work Party – 10:30am. Work on regalia, sweat- lodge, land and individual medicine pieces. Call Silverhawk for details. Four Feathers Trading Post, 3522 County Rd 2621, Caddo Mills. 214-288-9935.
FourFeathersTradingPost.net.
Brew at the Zoo – 6-10pm. Dallas Zoo, 650 S RL Thornthon Fwy, Dallas. 214-670-5656. Details:
DallasZoo.com.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
911 Heroes Walk/Run – 7:30am. 5K with the mission to never forget the sacrifices of all of the Heroes of Sept 11: veteran, first responder, and civilian. We honor the fallen by challenging the living. Proceeds support communities who keep us safe. $25. Reverchon Park, 3505 Maple Ave, Dallas.
Dallas@911HeroesRun.com.
911HeroesRun.com.
Gardening 101 – 11am-4pm. Learn all you need to know about Texas gardening. A great class for those new to the area, beginner gardeners or experi- enced gardeners looking for a refresher course. $65 includes Easy Gardens for North Texas textbook, handouts and lunch. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. 214-363-5316.
NHG.com.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Nature School for Preschoolers Begins – River Legacy Nature School provides an environment that encourages a child’s inborn sense of wonder and curiosity to flourish. Children ages 3-5 attend class once weekly for 30 weeks, Sept-May. River Legacy Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. Register: 817-860-6752 or Registrar@
RiverLegacy.org.
RiverLegacy.org.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Greenweavers Networking Meetup – 6:30pm. Power group of local, sustainable businesses that have been operating in the Metroplex as experts in their given Green fields. $1 plus food/drinks. Times Ten Cellars, 6324 Prospect Dallas.
Meetup.com/ DFW-Greenweavers.
Cuisine for Healing: Tex-Mex – 6:30-9pm. Cook- ing class by Cuisine for Healing, a non-profit orga-
nization dedicated to making nutritious, delicious food readily available to people combating disease. Menu items include tortilla soup with creamy avo- cado sauce, crispy tortillas and fresh salsa, Tex-Mex chicken tacos with corn salsa and spicy black beans. Central Market, 4651 W Fwy, Ft Worth. 817-377- 9005.
CentralMarket.com.
Summer Salmon – 6:30-9pm. Cooking class fea- turing salmon kebabs with pomegranate molasses and honey, salmon with cucumbers and blackened lemons, miso salmon with snow peas and red cab- bage, and more. $65. Central Market, 320 Coit Rd, Plano. 469-241-8389.
CentralMarket.com.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
Birding at the Beds – 8:30-10am. Great field trip for beginning birders to observe and document what birds are visiting the Village Creek Drying Beds. Automobile and some easy walking. Free. Meet at Dunlop Sports Center, 1500 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. 817-909-4207.
FWAS.org.
Environmental Art & Ecological Citizenship – 4:30-5:30pm. Learn about local and national conservation issues from a variety of guest speakers. Spend time in an intimate setting with visiting scien- tists, local naturalists, BRIT staff, and friends. Free. Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT), 1700 University Dr, Ft Worth. 817-332-4441.
BRIT.org.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
Addison’s Oktoberfest – Sept 15-18. Polka fans unite at this German food and Spaten Bier Fest for four days of music, folk dancing, sing-alongs, chil- dren’s entertainment and more. Featuring WOKC 5k. Free/Sept 15; $10/5pm-12am Sept 16-17; $5/12- 5pm Sept 17-18. Addison Circle Park, 4970 Addison Cir Dr, Addison.
AddisonTexas.net.
Grapevine’s 25th Anniversary Grapefest – Sept 15-18. A celebration of Texas wines. Features an array of entertainment including the traditional Vintners’ Auction and the Texas Wine Tribute Gala, a black-tie formal affair for gourmet food lovers and wine enthusiasts. GrapeFest attendees can also vote for their favorite Texas wines at the People’s Choice Wine Tasting Classic. Free/Thurs & Fri; $8/ adults Sat & Sun; $5/children 6-12 & seniors 62+, Sat & Sun. Historic Downtown Grapevine, parking and shuttle at Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S Main St, Grapevine.
GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
Tarrant County Greenweavers Networking Meetup – 11:30am. Develop profitable networks in the green culture. Free plus lunch. Spring Creek Barbecue, 660 S Main St, Keller.
Meetup.com/ DFW-Tarrant-County-Greenweavers.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Plano Balloon Festival – Sept 16-18. 4-10pm, Fri; 6am-10pm, Sat; 6am-7pm, Sun. Spectacular three- day event with entertainment, fireworks show, spe- cial kids’ activities, sky divers, an enormous variety of food, merchandise and handmade products, and of course the incredible hot air balloons. Balloons launch Fri, 6pm; Sat, 7am & 6pm, and Sun, 7am & 6pm (weather permitting). $5. Oak Point Park, 2801 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano.
PlanoBalloonFest.org.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Tour Des Fleurs – 10K/20K race takes place at White Rock Lake and finishes with the best post race party in town. Join 3,500 other runners for a
rewarding morning. Family activities throughout the Arboretum grounds include live entertainers, food, photo opportunities and fun at the Lennox International Walk in the Garden. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. 214-515-6500. DallasAr-
boretum.org.
Kayak Power River Trip – 9am. Whether you’ve got lots of river time under your belt or have never set foot in a kayak, Kayak Power will provide equip- ment and instruction followed by a 6-mile trip down the Elm Fork to a shuttle vehicle. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Reservation required: 214-669-1663.
Info@KayakPower.com.
LAS.UNT.edu/LLELA/ Main.htm.
Environmental Co-op Backyard Habitat Work- shop – 9-11am. “Let’s Grow Together.” Class includes gardening on a budget, growing from seeds and cuttings, and a seeds swap. Register by email. $5. Kaufman County Xeric Garden, 200 E Main St, Forney. 972-524-0007.
Eco@Trashbusters.org.
Trashbusters.org.
LLELA Homestead Open House – 12-3pm. Completely restored and furnished with all the trap- pings of everyday frontier life, the Minor Porter Log House, dating to about 1869, gives visitors a window on early Denton County history. Knowledgeable volunteers will be on hand to guide visitors through the structures and answer questions in this informal tour. Arrive during open hours and tour at own pace. $5. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-7980. LAS.
UNT.edu/LLELA/Main.htm.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Culinary Open House – 6:30-9pm. Dallas chapter of fine dining connoisseur’s organization La Chaine des Rotisseurs will host a membership outreach open house, treating guests to spectacular hors d’oeuvres and fine wines. Reservations limited. $50. Duo, 7721 Inwood Rd, Dallas. 214-530-5210. JLove@
Ameripath.com.
DallasChaine.org.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
Competitive Edge for Endurance Athletes – 6:30- 8:30pm. Clinic will guide the athlete as he uses mental training tools in developing his own mental skills plan. Topics such as motivation, goal setting, focusing, self talk, imagery and visualization will be covered. $55. Spring Valley Spine & SportsCare, 5323 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 100, Dallas. 469-362- 2554.
TripleThreatTough.com.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
“Leaves, Trees & Bees” for Toddlers – 9am. 45-min program of hands-on activities, stories, and walks for ages 2-3 with adult partner. $4.80. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake.
CI.Southlake.TX.US.
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