ed winter root vegetables, and chocolate soufflés with raspberry coulis. $75. Central Market, 5750 E Lovers Ln, Dallas. 214-361-5754.
CentralMarket.com.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14
For the Love of Nature – 7-8:30pm. Dallas Sierra Club’s Valentine’s Day program will feature a number of mini-presentations that highlight contributions of the Club for the Love of Nature. Presentations will cover service outings, bus trips, conservation efforts, Inner City Outings and passing on love of nature to future generations, etc. Followed by an “open mic” period for people to express their love of nature, and refreshments. Free. REI Dallas, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dallas. 972-416-2500.
KirkMiller@Juno.com. Dal-
lasSierraClub.org.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Taos Bus Trip – Feb 16-20. Backpacking, snow camping, skiing, and more in the snow-covered mountains of northern New Mexico with the Dal- las Sierra Club. $280-$405 includes transportation, activities, and choice of lodging. 214-368-2306.
DallasSierraClub.org.
Trinity River Audubon’s Free 3rd Thursday – 9am- 9pm. Events include: food and wine tastings, music, kids’ crafts, nature hikes, paddling or fishing, art, book club, education, citizen science, and more. Free. Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas. 214-398-TRAC. TrinityRiver-
Audubon.org.
Tarrant County Greenweavers Meeting – 11:30am. Learn something new about the Green movement and network with green professionals. $1. Pruden- tial Worldwide Realtors, 1727 Keller Pkwy, Keller.
Meetup.com/DFW-Tarrant-County-Greenweavers.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18
Kayak River River Trip – 9am. Whether you’ve got lots of river time under your belt or have never set foot in a kayak, you’re welcome here. Kayak Power will provide equipment and instruction followed by a six-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.
IAS.UNT.edu/LLELA/Main.htm.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24
Cowtown Health & Fitness Expo – Feb 24 & 25. 11:30am-7pm, Fri; 6am-5pm, Sat. Indoor expo in the heart of the cultural district with many vendors. Amon Carter Jr Exhibits Hall, 3400 Burnett-Tandy Dr, Ft Worth.
CowtownMarathon.org/Expo.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25
Environmental Waste Services Open House – 9:30- 11am. Operate a real Recycling Truck, tour behind the scenes collection services and explore ways to help manage waste better in the City of Plano while also saving money. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. 972-769-4130.
LiveGreenInPlano.com.
Proper Watering Workshop – 10-10:45am. An in- depth workshop on working within the City of Dallas Water Restriction Guidelines, but still maintaining a beautiful, healthy landscape. Free. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. 214-363-5316.
NHG.com.
Great Backyard Bird Count – 10am-2pm. Help count birds for science and participate in fun, family- friendly bird-related crafts and activities. Held in
Urban Sustainable Ecosystem Workshops – Feb 25-26. Learn to transform a property into a sus- tainable, food producing and eco-friendly habitat, featuring some of the best and brightest eco-minded enthusiasts in the DFW area. $75/Day 1; $50/Day 2; $100/both days. Coppell Community Garden’s Help- ing Hands Garden, 255 Parkway Blvd, Coppell. To register:
BuildUSE@gmail.com. For seminar topics:
NTMN.org.
Coppell Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. See Feb 11 listing. Coppell Farmers’ Market, 793 S Coppell Rd at Burns, Coppell. 972-393-1304. CoppellFarmers-
Market.org.
Beginner Backpacking Class – 10:15am-4:45pm. Topics include: wilderness ethics, outdoor clothing, boots, backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, cookware, food, preparing for a trip and even a short, late afternoon breakout session to discuss men’s and women’s outdoor “issues.” Lunch of backpacking food is including. $20/member; $30/nonmember. REI Dallas, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dallas. 214-368-2306.
DallasSierraClub.org.
Raptors of Texas – 1pm. Education specialists from the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center introduce hawks,
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conjunction with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s annual Great Backyard Bird Count. Free, donations accepted. River Legacy Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. RSVP: 817-860-6752.
RiverLegacy.org.
Organic Vegetable Gardening – 10:30am-12:30pm. Find out how easy organic can be, taught by Dallas County Master Gardener, John Hunt. Free. Council Chambers, 255 Parkway Blvd, Coppell. CoppellCom-
munityGarden.org.
Backyard Chicken Sale and Q&A – 12-2pm. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. 214- 363-5316.
NHG.com.
Homestead Open House – 12-3pm. Informal guided tour of several historic structures, most notably the Minor-Porter Log House, which dates to about 1869. Completely restored and furnished with all the trap- pings of everyday frontier life, the log house gives LLELA visitors a window on early Denton County history. Included with $5 admission; free/kids 5 & under. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required: 972-219-7980.
IAS.UNT.edu/LLELA/Main.htm.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20
Native Plant Society Meeting – 7pm. Monthly meet- ing of the Dallas chapter of Native Plant Society of TX. REI, Upstairs Mtg Rm, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dallas. For speaker/topic:
NPSOT.org/Dallas.
owls, and falcons of different sizes. Learn about the unique characteristics of each bird and how these characteristics aid them in survival. Free. River Legacy Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. RSVP: 817-860-6752.
RiverLegacy.org.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26
Cowtown Half/Marathon/Ultra – 7am. Race to ben- efit Children’s Activities for Life & Fitness (CALF) program. $95-$120. Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W Lancaster Ave, Ft Worth. 817-207-0224.
CowtownMarathon.org.
Wild Food Walk & Wild Edible Prep Class – 11am-12pm. Take a walk on the wild side, of freshly growing food, that is. Learn how to identify, harvest and prepare nutrient-rich, delicious and free food that is growing right under your nose. Expand your awareness of what’s good to eat from the bounty of the earth. Good Earth Organic Farm, 8629 FM 272, Ce- leste. 214-799-4968.
GoodEarthOrganicFarm.com.
Bison Tour – 2-3pm. Roam over to LLELA’s bison area for a guided tour. Participants will meet herd owner Robert Vaughan at the gatehouse, then drive out for an opportunity to see the bison up close (great photo opportunity) and learn more about bison natural history and husbandry. All ages welcome. $5. Lewis- ville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required: 972-219-7980.
IAS.UNT.edu/LLELA/Main.htm.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27
Triathlon Swimming: Foundation & Form Clinic – 6:30pm. Learn to be supported by the water though improved balance, to properly breathe through whole body rotation, to use efficient and rhythmic stroke mechanics, and more. Beginner to intermediate levels, no experience necessary. $50. Texins Activity Center, 13900 N Central Expy, Dallas. CoachFrank@
Tri-Now.com.
Tri-Now.com.
Master Naturalist Meeting – 7pm. Monthly meeting of the Indian Trail chapter of Texas Master Natural- ists. First United Methodist Church, 505 W Marvin, Waxahachie. For speaker/topic:
NTMN.org.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Landscape Lighting – 9:30am. Monthly meeting of the Grapevine Garden Club with speaker Tim Doogs. Free and open to the public. Stacy’s Furni- ture, Community Rm, 1900 S Main St, Grapevine.
GrapevineGardenClub.com.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29
Surfed and Turfed – 6:30pm. Cooking class in honor of National Surf & Turf Day, with menu items including ahi tuna poke, masa crusted shrimp with herb butter, tenderloin steaks with mushrooms and balsamic cream sauce, and key lime tartlets. $65. Central Market, 4651 W Frwy, Ft Worth. 817-377- 9005.
CentralMarket.com.
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