Build your own bee house! Join our free workshop to learn how and make your own bee house to take home! Click here to register Wildlife – including bees - need places to hide, escape and rest, but habitat loss has reduced their natural options. Help them out by creating a home for them in your own backyard! Learn about: Types […]
Reduce localized flooding and keep the water that falls on your home landscape! Join our free class to learn how! Click here to register Do you have drainage or flooding issues with your yard? Want to keep water in your soil so you can water less? Would you like to help improve the water quality of local waterways? If […]
Where does your water come from? Join us for April’s ECO Talk: Texas Water and You! Click here to register Discover how Grapevine Lake fits into our watershed, where your drinking water originates, and why water conservation matters for our future. Learn about: How watersheds work Where Grapevine’s drinking water comes […]
Capture water while it is raining this spring to use on your landscape later! Join our workshop to learn how! Click here to register The first 9 Southlake residents who register and attend the class will win a free rain barrel! Rainwater harvesting is great for North Texas because you can keep some of the rain […]
The climate in North Texas allows for a full year of beautiful blooms and friendly garden visitors. Join our free class to learn more! Click here to register Discover a month-by-month guide to what native plants are blooming and what pollinators you can expect to see in your North Texas yard. […]
Are you looking for a blend to "calm that indigestion"? Or a blend that is known to "strengthen your immune system"? Join our free workshop to learn how and taste some Texas herbal teas! Click here to register Wear your favorite hat for a Texas Tea Party! Bring a tea bag of your favorite herbal tea! And don't forget […]
Healthy soils are the foundation for a healthy garden! Join us for a free class about building strong soils for lush North Texas landscapes. Click here to register Gardening advice often focuses on design and plant choice, but site choice, site preparation, and soil type are also important factors in creating a successful landscape. Different plants can have different soil and nutrient requirements. Soil testing and […]
Learn easy tips and see some inspiration to make your garden a buzzing paradise for bees and help support our local pollinators! Add life and color to your yard by creating a pollinator garden! Register for our free class (in-person or online) to learn how! Registration coming soon! Learn about: The types of […]
Capture water while it is raining to use on your landscape later! Join our workshop to learn how, then build your own rain barrel to take home! Click here to register Rainwater harvesting is great for North Texas because you can keep some of the rain we get during the spring and fall […]
Find the perfect plants to take home and grow your garden! The Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s seasonal Plant Sale features a wide selection of specialty plants, including native perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs, and pollinator-friendly favorites that are all hand-selected by horticulture experts. FWBG staff and volunteers will also be on hand to share advice to […]
Now is the time to prepare your garden for spring! Join our free class to learn how! Click here to register Spring is right around the corner. It is time to prep now for a lush spring garden. From pruning to soil and planning, learn how to start building a strong foundation now for your North Texas home garden or […]
Dig into the growing trend to incorporate native plants in landscapes, both for their incredible beauty and the countless ecosystem services they provide! TRWD, along with other cities in Texas, have partnered with Rooted In, a local nursery and garden center with landscape design services, to promote Go N Grow Gardens for North […]
Come visit the TRWD table for giveaways! This annual event is dedicated to honoring our planet and promoting environmental awareness through a variety of engaging activities and experiences. Featuring: Guided nature walks Story times Interactive demonstrations and informative exhibits Eco-friendly crafts and activities for all ages Learn from experts about topics such as composting, water […]
Grow your own food at home with the best vegetables for North Texas gardens! Join our free class to learn how! Click here to register North Texas has a long growing season that accommodates many different types of vegetables. Growing your own at home can be easy when you know what to plant and […]
Build Your Own Wicking Bucket! Join our free workshop to learn how and build your own bucket to take home! Click here to register Wicking buckets have better water efficiency and less maintenance. Join this workshop to learn about the advantages of container gardening with a wicking system and build a wicking bucket to […]
Join us at the Lake Arlington Native Plant and Pollinator Garden for a volunteer day! Help plant native plants, pull weeds, and care for the garden alongside the community. This event is held in partnership with University of Texas at Arlington’s annual Big Event.
Add life and color to your yard by attracting beautiful butterflies! Join our free class to learn how! Click here to register Learn about the best plants to plant and features to install to attract butterflies to your North Texas yard and create a beautiful feature for your home landscape. Learn about: […]
Create an efficient home landscape that will look great in a suburban neighborhood using native Texas plants. Join our free class to learn how! Click here to register Impress even the pickiest neighbors with smart landscape design tricks. Learn about: Design tips Plants that look great throughout the year Using cues to […]
Come visit the TRWD table at UNT's Earth Fest for giveaways! Visitors can expect: live entertainment book/puzzle exchange secondhand clothing swap e-waste recycling clothing recycling craft supply swap market of local vendors student organizations food trucks educational activities We hope to see you there!
Celebrate Earth Day with us in Colleyville! Join our community for a fun and meaningful event as we come together to learn about our planet earth. Visit the TRWD table for giveaways and to decorate your own reusable water bottle!
Come find us at the Tarrant County College Northwest Campus Earth Day event! Come to the TRWD table for free goodies and information about saving water and being Earth-friendly.
Have you been thinking about converting Drip Irrigation, but don’t know where to start? Join our free class to learn how to set up your yard with Drip Irrigation! Click here to register Drip Irrigation allows water to slowly seep into the soil, giving your plants a more thorough watering, all while using less water. Walk through the […]
Come visit the TRWD table at Mansfield's Earth Day Celebration! Activities include: Butterfly release Educational and environmental booths Fishing lessons (ages 16 and under) Free tree giveaway (while supplies last) Kids crafts and activities Live music Petting zoo and pony rides Product vendors Rain barrel silent auction Touch-a-truck and equipment displays And more!
Capture water while it is raining to use on your landscape later! Join our workshop to learn how, then build your own rain barrel to take home! Open to Hurst, Texas residents only. Click here to register Rainwater harvesting is great for North Texas because you can keep some of the rain […]
Come visit the TRWD table at Grapevine's Earth Day celebration! You can expect: Inflatables: Bounce and play in the Earth Day-themed bounce house! Crafts: Unleash your creativity with hands-on craft activities that celebrate our beautiful planet. Face Painting: Let your imagination run wild with eco-inspired face painting designs. Earth Day-Friendly Vendors: Explore interactive activities, giveaways, and more from […]
Add life to your yard by creating an oasis for pollinators! Join our free workshop to learn how and create a pollinator watering station to take home! Registration coming soon! Texas summers are hot, and pollinators need water just like you and me. Create a watering station to provide an oasis for […]
Mayfest is the biggest celebration of community in Fort Worth! Click here for more info Four days of live music, festival food, carnival rides, performing arts, pet adoptions, more than 100 Art and Gift Market vendors, free children’s activities, special attractions – the list goes on and on! Held on the first weekend in May […]
Capture water while it is raining to use on your landscape later! Join our free workshop to learn how, then build your own rain barrel to take home! Click here to register North Richland Hills, Texas residents only. Rainwater harvesting is great for North Texas because you can keep some of the rain we […]
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