calendars

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2

Online: Planning and Planting Your Spring

Vegetable Garden – 12-1pm. Darciea Houston and Dr. Kara Casy will share growing tips to help make your garden a success. Registration required: Tinyurl.com/y2wuolwr.

Online: When Flowering Plants Took Over the

World – 12-1pm. New insights into the changing structure of forests during the Cretaceous. A virtual brown bag Lecture by Dr. Dori Contreras. Free. Via YouTube. Register: brit.org. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Online: Spring Pruning in the Garden: Trees and Shrubs – 9-10:30am. Get your trees and shrubs in shape before the burst of spring in this blended workshop with Japanese Garden Horticultural Manager, Nick Esthus. Enjoy a pre-recorded lecture as well as attend a pruning demonstration in the Japanese Garden. $28, $25/ member. Via Zoom. Register by Feb 4: brit.org. Online Beginners Class: Vegetable Gardening and Planting Sites – 10am-12pm. Discover the essential elements of vegetable gardening. A special emphasis will be given to theplanting site and vegetable varieties for our locale. $25, $20/ member. Via Zoom. Register by Feb 4: brit.org. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9

Reducing Operational Costs with High Per-

formance School Buildings – 12-1pm. This presentation will provide the “why” for high performance building criteria and how it can be achieved with minimal first costs premiums with a quick ROI to achieve significant operational cost savings. Registration required: Tinyurl.com/ y2wuolwr.

Virtual: Dallas Sierra Club General Meeting

– 7pm. Topic: Coping with Climate Change: Keeping Your Cool in a Warming World. Presentation provides practical tips for self-care geared towards environmental activists. Learn about the mental health impacts of climate change and strategies to avoid burnout and stay mentally healthy, including ecotherapy. Via Zoom. More info: DallasSierraClub.org. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10

Virtual: Developing Future Returns – 12-1pm. As Texas develops, it’s critical that conservation and business work together to create innovative spaces, practices, and leaders to care for our natural resources, prosperity and health for generations to come. More info & register: TexanByNature.org. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13

Great Backyard Bird Count – 9am-12pm. Families will count the birds at Oliver Nature Park to help the citizen-science project of collecting data on wild birds. Activities include games, crafts, bird feeder making, live animals and nature walks. Free. Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park, 1650 Matlock Rd, Mansfield. More info: Tinyurl.com/yysepdkv.

Online: It’s Valentine’s Day, Time to Prune Your

Roses – 1-2:30pm. This blended class includes a pre-recorded lecture from resident rose expert, Jeffrey Myers, as well as a hands-on pruning experience in the Rose Garden. $28, $25/member. Via Zoom. Register by Feb 11: brit.org. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Online: Carbon Fee and Dividend Policies:

Overview of What’s in Congress & Research –12-1pm. Citizen Climate Lobby Education Director Brett Cease will provide a lay person’s overview of one of the more ambitious climate policies in Congress, the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, and review recent research that speaks to the many economic and health benefits that come from climate policies. Registration required: Tinyurl.com/y2wuolwr. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20

Pallet Gardening 101 – 2-3pm. Build your own vertical hang on pallet garden. It’s a great way to upcycle something into a place to plant your herbs and flowers. $27. Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park, 1650 Matlock Rd, Mansfield. Preregistration required: Tinyurl.com/y4njbufu. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23

Online: At the Intersection: Implicit Bias and Sustainability – 12-1pm. What is implicit bias, and how does it affect sustainability? Dr. Kenneth Chapman will lead a discussion on attitudes or stereotypes that may impact sustainable efforts. Registration required: Tinyurl. com/y2wuolwr.

ongoing events

sunday

Carrollton Runners Club Mile + 5K – 7:30am. A low-key 5K and 1-mile race every last Sun. McInnish Park, 2335 Sandy Lake Rd, Carrollton. CarrolltonRunners.com.

Sunday Service/Meditation and Purification

– 9-11:30am. Participate in meditation, chanting and readings from the Bible and Bhagavad Gita. 9-9:45am, Meditation and Purification; 10-11:30am, Service. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-248-9126. AnandaDallas.org. Vegan Sunday Brunch at Spiral Diner – 9am3pm. Vegan diner and bakery since 2002. Sunday brunch features vegan pancakes, tofu scramble, breakfast quesadillas and organic mimosas. 1314 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth & 1101 N Beckley, Dallas. SpiralDiner.com. Gentle Waves – 9:15-10:15am. A healing meditative practice that moves very slow and intentional. Gaia Flow Yoga, 3000 Blackburn St, Ste 140B, Dallas. Register: GaiaFlowYoga.com. Dynamic Meditation – 10-11am. One of the active meditations compiled by Osho. Breath, jump, scream and shout, let it all go, then be in the bliss of silence and stillness. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com. Celebration Service Live – 11am. Meditation, music and lessons on YouTube live: Unity on Greenville Dallas, TX orCutt.ly/2tzQx4i.Love offering. Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, Dallas. 214-826-5683. DallasUnity.org. Sunday Meditation – 3:15-4:15pm. With Lynne Patterson. Class offers many meditation techniques and styles, with a focus on mindfulness and open awareness. $10. Yoga Mart, 2201 Tucker St, Ste 101, Dallas. 214-238-2433. DallasMeditates.com.

Chakra Sound Meditation – 5-6:30pm. Includes chakra sounds and breathing techniques. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com. Online: Awakening Heart Meditation – 5-7pm. Interfaith mindfulness meditation, music and message based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. Facilitated by Brother ChiSing. Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-4327871. DallasMeditationCenter.com.

monday

Online: Zen to Go – 12-12:45pm. Mon-Thurs. An oasis in the middle of the day offering walking and sitting meditation followed by brief sharing. Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 810 We Arapaho Rd, Ste 98, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMedi tationCenter.com. Hatha Yoga – 7-8pm. A gentle hatha yoga geared for all ages and levels with a special focus on breathing, meditation and a specific intention each sequence. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Dr, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com. Meditation Mondays via Zoom – 7-8pm. Meditation Mondays focuses on the practice and the experience of various forms of meditation. Free. Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. 972-233-7106. UnityDallas.org.

Online: Ananda Yoga Sadhana Practice – 5:157:30pm. Also Thurs. Time to recalibrate and center through this transformational practice based on the yoga teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-2489126. AnandaDallas.org.

YES: A Young Adults Meditation Fellowship

– 7-9pm. A meditation series for young adults in their 20s and 30s. Each evening will include a beginner-friendly walking and sitting meditation, Dharma teachings and refreshments afterwards. Donation. Dallas Meditation Center, 810 W Arapaho Rd, Ste 98, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditationCenter.com.

wednesday

Hot Yoga 201 on Zoom – 6:15pm. Open to all levels. This flowing-style class links the fundamental asanas (poses) of yoga linking body, mind and breath with music. Yoga4Love Studio Cabin, Ovilla. Yoga4Love.com. Online: Meditation for Everyone – 7-8:30pm. Classes are great for beginners that want to learn to meditate and great for more experienced meditators that want to expand their meditation. Must register: MeditationInTexas.org. Online: Metaphysics and Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Manifestation and mysticism: 2 sides of the spiritual coin. Let us practice together, while diving more deeply into universal principles and spiritual living. Open to all. Free. A Center for Spiritual Living, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 115, Dallas. 972-866-9988. CSLDallas.org.

thursday

ImpactNights – More info: Inclusive-Economy. org/impactnights. Online: Celebrate Recovery – 6:30pm. A safe community to find support, hope and freedom from the struggles and realities that we all face through transitions, hurt, pain, loss or addiction of any kind. Free. First United Methodist Church, 777 N Walnut Creek Dr, Mansfield. FirstMethod istMansfield.org. Dallas Vegan Drinks – 6:30pm. Meets the 2nd Thurs each month at various veg-friendly locations for fellowship. Currently postponed. Facebook.com/DallasVeganDrinks.

friday

Online: Friday Meditation Happy Hours – 5:30-6:15pm. Sessions begin every hour.Release stress with breath and gentle movements as you withdraw from the external and begin the journey

saturday

Coppell Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Yearround market. 768 W Main St, Coppell. CoppellFarmersMarket.org. Morning Tai Chi – 8:30am. Join Tai Chi Chuan

instructor George Deerfield for this interactive class in developing strength, balance, improved breathing. Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. UnityDallas.org. Second Saturday Adoption Event – 12pm. 2nd Sat. The shelter will be open and ready to match as many critters with loving families as possible. There is no intake today, just adoptions and reclaims. All adoption fees waived with a donation of any amount to The Lucky Fund. Supporting Mansfield Animal Shelter, 407 Industrial Blvd, Mansfield. Facebook.com/ events/1028642394191608.

calendar of events

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2

Virtual Community Conversations: Recycling

– 12:30-2pm. Also held Feb 4, 6:30-8pm. Join other Plano residents to discuss the latest on recycling. Let your opinions and ideas be heard by like-minded individuals. Come to either session. Free. Via Zoom. Register: LiveGreenInPlano. obsres.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3

Horsemanship Day Camp – 10am-12:30pm. Also held Feb 6, 11am-3:30pm. Ages 7 & up. Adults welcome. Get a general overview of the responsibilities of having a pet of this size, and get a chance to do some basic riding. Camp Tonkawa, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. 940-4408382. CampTonkawa.org. Webinar: Utility Bill Clinic – 12-1pm. Want to learn how your charges are calculated each month? Let us walk you through the process. Will also share guidance on customer resources and empowering sustainable behaviors Free. Via Zoom. Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5

Online: Grape, Berry and Fruit Tree Propa-

gation Workshop – 9am-12pm. 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. $20. Via Zoom. Registration required by Feb 3: ccmgatx.org. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Walk & Talk Bird Tour – 7-9am. Learn about the birds that live at the wetland. In this beginnerto-immediate class, learn how to use binoculars and field guides, keep a lifelist and what to look for when identifying birds. Binoculars and field guides available. John Bunker Sands Wetland Center, 655 Martin Ln, Seagoville. Register: ntmwd.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9

Webinar: Recycling 102 – 12-1pm. Find out about municipal waste programs, the local landfill, the work that goes into disposing our waste and why it is important to reduce, reuse and recycle. Free. Via Zoom. Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

Online: Landscape Design Seminar – 6:30-8pm. Learn basic design principles, plant placement and get a sneak peak of the newest trends. Patrick Dickinson from Rooted In will teach about selecting the “right plant for the right spot” and reducing the amount of maintenance and water you use. Free. Via Zoom. Register: McKinney Texas.org/green.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13

LLEA Bird Walk – 7:30-10:30am. Join an expert birder as we explore prime birding locations on LLELA’s nature trails. Ages 10 & up, no registration required. Free with entry: $5/vehicle; cash or check only. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3550. llela.org. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20

Online: Edible Gardening 101 Workshop – 9am12pm. Collin County Master Gardeners will present topics such as soil preparation, starting a vegetable garden and an introduction to herbs. $10. Via Zoom. Registration required by Feb 17: ccmgatx.org.

A Chance to Hike – 10am-12pm. Free guided nature walk for members of the Special Needs community will take place along the wide and level crushed-granite surface of the Cottonwood trail. No reservations required. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3550. llela.org.

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daily monday

Grapevine Farmers’ Market – 9am-6pm, Sun; 8am-8pm, Mon-Sat. Eat healthy with locally-grown produce and products. 520 S Main St, Ste 203, Grapevine. 817-527-7446. FarmersMarketOfGrapevine.com. Star Coyote Events – Monthly events include gong, Tibetan bowl and crystal bowl sound journeys, shamanic journey with a drum dance, kid’s energy and creativity events, and a Wed morning class series. Please see the calendar at StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com for the exact dates and times as they change each month, or call 469-344-6484.

weekly

Dinosaurs Live! – 9am-5pm, Tues-Sat. Encounter the 46-foot T-Rex and 9 new life-size animatronic. Included in general admission, free/Heard Museum Members. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.

sunday

Dairy Farm Tours – Mon-Sat, by appt only. Experience life on a dairy farm with an educational tour including how and what cows are fed, the benefits of grass-crop based feed (silage), the milking parlor, bottle feeding baby calves along with the learning the benefits of drinking raw milk vs pasteurized milk. Everyone gets samples of milk. $7/person age 2 & up. Circle N Dairy, 2074 County Road 446, Gainesville. 940-372-0343. CircleNDairy.com.

tuesday

Buddhist Sangha Online – 7-9pm. The meeting of Horizon’s Buddhist covenant group. Meditation and study of the 8-Fold Path. Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church: Horizonuu.org.

live your healthiest Life on a Healthy Denton-Collin-Grayson-Cooke countiesSunday Celebration Service Agape Center For Spiritual Living – 10am, meditation; 10:30am, service. Noah’s Event Venue, 5280 Town Square Dr, Plano. Rev Lee Wolak: 972468-1331. AgapeSpiritualCenter.com. Sunday Worship: Unity Spiritual Center of Denton Service – 10am, coffee; 11am, service. Unity takes spiritual principles and makes them practical in your life. 6071 New Hope Rd, Krugerville. 214-453-0218. UnityOfNewHope.org. Sunday Brunch –10am-3pm. Serves up farm-to-table shared plates, 72 taps (wine & craft beer), and a welcoming atmosphere to create a unique dining experience. Craft & Vine, 310 S Oak St, Roanoke. 817-464-8181. CraftAndVine.Restaurant. thursday Mystic Mandala Meditations – 6:30-7:30pm. Guided by Vijay Moksha. A non-denominational mindfulness practice to evolve consciousness; to go beyond the mind using the mind itself. MysticMandalaCenter.com. Horizon UU Worship Service – 10:30am12pm. Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church, 1641 W Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton. 972-4924940. Horizonuu.org. Hike Our Trails: Self-Guided – 1-5pm. Hike the trails (self-guided) through our 289-acre Planetsaturday nature preserve. To minimize contact, general admission and membership may be purchased Blackland Prairie Raptor Center First Satonline in advance. Heard Natural Science urdays – 10am-2pm. Meet raptors up-close. Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, Take guided prairie hikes. Kids activities. Bring McKinney. 972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org. a picnic lunch. Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, 1625 Brockdale Park Rd, Lucas. Erich Neupert: 972-442-7607. BPRaptorCenter.org.