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April 2020
Birds, Bees and Butterflies: Gardening for Wildlife – VIRTUAL CLASS
Native and adapted plants are not only beautiful, water-efficient additions to your landscape, but they can be useful tools to attract beneficial wildlife as well! Learn ways to attract and provide habitat for butterflies, song birds, hummingbirds, bees and other animals that bring your landscape to life with activity! If you’d like to keep your landscape well-manicured, or if you take a more naturalistic approach, we have tips to meet your needs, suit your taste and capture your imagination! Cost: FREE…
Find out more »May 2020
Family Friendly Gardening – VIRTUAL CLASS
Outdoor living just got a lot more fun and we’re not kidding! In this class you’ll learn how to create a safe, beautiful, interactive space every member of the family will love. Discover ways to bring your children back to nature with simple tips for butterfly gardening, edible landscapes, and sensory gardening. We’ll also cover practical ways to reduce (or avoid) chemical use, plus toxic plants to steer clear of--for both kid and pet proof plantings. Shrink your lawn &…
Find out more »FoodScaping – VIRTUAL CLASS
Edible landscapes are one of the hottest trends in garden design! Utilizing areas in your landscape to grow edibles is a great way to add food to your table and reduce your grocery bill. This program teaches you apPEELing ways to incorporate edible plants into your home garden and landscape by taking advantage of their ornamental value. You will learn how herbs, fruits and vegetables can add to the colors and textures of your permanent landscape combining both aesthetics and functionality. Why mow it…
Find out more »July 2020
Project Learning Tree (PLT) (Seagoville)
Project Learning Tree (PLT) is an award-winning environmental education program that uses the forest as a “window on the world” to understand our complex environment, to stimulate critical thinking and to make informed decisions Benefits Include: PreK-8th grade Curriculum Guide with 96+ ready-made Environmental Education lessons Includes background info & lessons Reduces teaching prep time 6 CPE and TEEAC credits available Learn more about Project Learning Tree at: https://www.plt.org/ Partial funding for this workshop made possible by the JBS Teacher…
Find out more »9th Annual Water Reuse in Texas Conference: Extending our Water Frontier (Frisco)
9th Annual Water Reuse in Texas Conference: Extending our Water Frontier WateReuse Texas, Water Environment Association of Texas, and Texas American Water Works Association invite you to the 9th Annual Water Reuse in Texas Conference: Extending our Water Frontier, July 20-21, 2020 at the Embassy Suites in Frisco, Texas. The program will present the latest on operations, financing, planning, and water quality. Pat Sinicropi, Executive Director of WateReuse Association, will provide a keynote discussion on the future of water reuse,…
Find out more »August 2020
Texas Trees (Virtual)
Trees are without a doubt, our most valuable landscape investment! Whether you’re interested in their ornamental value for your property, their contribution to energy and water savings at your home or business, or the many other ecosystem services they provide, this program covers it. Branch out and join us to learn tips on tree selection and proper planting practices, as well as proper watering, pruning, common insect issues and diseases. Cost: FREE Thursday, August 27, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00…
Find out more »September 2020
Green Seminar: Build a Rain Barrel (virtual class)
Virtual Online Class is September 8, the class is recorded and can be watched anytime. Pick up Rain Barrel in McKinney Saturday, September 12. Drive thru pick up available 9 AM to 12 PM. Any barrels not picked up will be returned to TAMU AgriLife Dalla
Find out more »Pots in Small Spots: Container Gardening (Virtual)
Gardening in containers is a great way to grow your horticulture skills! If you have a small yard or patio that needs a pop of ornamental color, are frustrated with the poor soils on your property, or just simply don’t have the space to grow your fruits and veggies, then give container gardening a try. This course is such a fun way to put the Spiller, Filler and Thriller back in your life and your landscape. You won’t be able…
Find out more »January 2021
Do you love people, plants and the planet? Become a Master Composter! (Virtual)
We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to be part of our trained State of Texas Master Composter corps. Learn to mix, moisten and manage your yard trimmings and plant-based food waste into a bonanza of "black gold" for your garden. Be a community coach to help your friends and neighbors live and garden more sustainably through composting. Practice your new skills at home and in our demonstration and community gardens. Our 20-hour, multiple-session virtual training starts on Thursday, Jan. 28 at…
Find out more »February 2021
Grape, Berry and Fruit Tree Propagation Workshop (Zoom)
WHEN: Feb 05 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM WHERE: Zoom Video conference DETAILS:Friday, February 5, 2021 — 9:00 a.m. to NoonJoin us to learn about the planting, propagation and proper pruning of grapes, berries, and fruit trees. Speakers include Michael Cook and Tim Hartman of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. The workshop fee is $20.00 per person and registration is required. The Zoom invitation will be emailed to you the day before. Registration deadline is February 3, 2021. (No refunds given after February 3,…
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