calendars

SATURDAY, MAY 1

Cactus and Succulent Sale – May 1-2. 9am6pm, Sat; 10am-4pm, Sun. Spring show and sale in the courtyard. Free admission. Fort Worth Botanic Garden,3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth. Tinyurl.com/np7mm57k. SUNDAY, MAY 2

Spring Market in the Garden – 10am-3pm. Includes the annual Spring Sip and Shop, a new Tea and Coffee Festival, and a free Afternoon in the Garden (12-2pm). With numerous local artisans, food trucks, live music and more, this indoor-outdoor event is enhanced by the fullbloom beauty of spring in Fort Worth. Fort Worth Botanic Garden/BRIT, 1700 University Dr, Fort Worth. BRIT.org. Yucca Moth Evening Walk – 8-10pm. Southwest Nature Preserve, 5201 Bowman Springs Rd, Arlington. John and Grace Darling lead a walk through SWNP with emphasis on finding some active Yucca Moths, but we will look for any creature that happens by and hope we can name a few. Free. Southwest Nature Preserve, 5201 Bowman Springs Rd, Arlington. More info: Tinyurl.com/3cxhcjrb. TUESDAY, MAY 4

Webinar: All About the Agriculture Academy

– 12-1pm. Are you interested in completing your bachelor’s degree in agriculture? If so, Texas A&M University - Commerce has a new opportunity for you in Dallas. The Agriculture Consul General of Canada to the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas, as she highlights Canada’s focus on the Government of Canada’s work with all levels of government, industry, non-government organizations, academia and Canadians to take actionon plastic waste and pollution. Via Zoom. More info: DallasSierraClub.org.

ongoing events

Academy, a partnership between TAMUC and Dallas College, will open for the first time in Fall 2021. Free. Register: Tinyurl.com/2s4fpp8j. SATURDAY, MAY 8

Online: Urban Agriculture Forum – 10am-2pm. With Dallas Coalition for Hunger Solutions. Land, Food & Faith: The connection between agriculture, food equity and the role of faith communities. 10 Steps to Starting a Community Garden: What to do before the dirt starts flying. Dreaming Dallas: What does the local food system look like? Via Zoom. Register: Wyonella_Henderson-Greene@ Baylor.edu Plant Sale – 10am-2pm. Native Plant Society of Texas, North Central Chapter. Features a large variety of Texas native plant species good for our soils and climate. River Legacy Park, Elm Grove Pavilion, 701 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. Registration required: Gallery.TXNativePlants. org/index.php. TUESDAY, MAY 11

Webinar: Improving Indoor Atmospheres:

Building Wellness and Sustainability – 12-1pm. When you think of Trane, you probably think of air conditioning. However, Trane is also a leader in creating sustainable healthy indoor spaces. All buildings have indoor atmospheres, and some are healthier than others. Free. Register: Tinyurl.com/ cs2hhtds.

Virtual: Dallas Sierra Club General Meet-

ing – 7-8:30pm. Join Dr. Rachel McCormick, TUESDAY, MAY 18

Webinar: North Texas’ Trail and Bikeway

Network: Other Ways to Get Around – 12-1pm. Learn about this network of trails and bikeways, supportive efforts to expand the system and what connectivity means to the region. Free. Register: Tinyurl.com/au3t4yxt. THURSDAY, MAY 20

KAB Zero Waste Communities Webinar

Series: Building Community Partnerships for a Zero-Waste Approach – 1-2pm. Take a deep dive into key elements of what is enabling cities and towns to make measurable, meaningful improvements in reducing, recycling and reusing. Register: Tinyurl.com/ykjdzv2m TUESDAY, MAY 25

Webinar: Smarter Glass for Sustainable

Buildings – 12-1pm. Learn about the technology of electrochromic glass: smart windows that tint dynamically to reduce glare and save energy. Free. Register: Tinyurl.com/349m278p.

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. 972-2489126. 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. Cosmic CafeDallas.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. 214-521-6157. 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. DallasMeditationCenter.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.

tuesday

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. FirstMethodistMansfield.org. Dallas Vegan Drinks – 6:30pm. Meets the 2nd Thurs each month at various veg-friendly locations for fellowship. Currently postponed. Facebook.com/DallasVeganDrinks. 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 within 15-min guided meditation. $10/session. DallasMeditates.com.

saturday

Coppell Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Year-round 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

SATURDAY, MAY 1

Online Sale: Rain Barrels – Thru May 16. Order a discounted 50-gallon rain barrel online through Live Green in Plano’s partner vendor while supplies last. Pick up May 22, 9-11am. To order: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com. 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. Virtual: Garden Green in Plano Fair – 9am12pm. This come-and-go virtual event is your chance to learn how to Garden Green in Plano. 9am: Soil and compost: Essential elements for every garden; 10am: Appropriate irrigation: Just the right amount of water; 11am: Garden maintenance: Tools for managing your garden plants and pests. Free. Via Zoom. Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 7

Webinar: In the Know H2O – 12-1pm. Explore simple behavior changes that can also save money. Learn how the City of Plano can help your family be water-wise indoors and outdoors all year-round. Free. Via Zoom. Register: Live GreenInPlano.obsres.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 8

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. SUNDAY, MAY 9

Zip Line Day – 9am-12pm. Guests climb a 23-ft tree to our zip platform then proceed to a 487-ft Zip line. Purchase one ticket ($12 each) for each time you would like to travel down the zip line. Pre-registration required. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org. WEDNESDAY, MAY 12

Webinar: Recycling 102 – 12-1:30pm. 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: Live GreenInPlano.obsres.com.

Webinar: Sprinkler Spruce Up Series Part 1:

Quick Fixes for Beginners – 6-7:30pm. Learn

how and when to water, how to make simple sprinkler repairs and where to turn for help. Free. Via Zoom. Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com. SATURDAY, MAY 15

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. Webinar: Grow Native: Plants for Texas – 10am12pm. Dig into the growing trend to incorporate native plants in landscapes, both for their incredible beauty and the countless ecosystem services they provide. Free. Register: SaveDallasWater.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 18

Recycling 102 – 6:30-8pm. 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. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 19

Webinar: Sprinkler Spruce Up Series Part 2: DIY Drip Irrigation – 6-7:30pm. Learn the basics of drip irrigation, including the different types, necessary components, installation process and how to proceed whether you pursue a small DIY project or a large professional project. Free. Via Zoom. Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 22

McKinney Shred Day: Tentative – 9am-1pm. Sheraton Hotel, 1900 Gateway Blvd, McKinney. McKinneyTexas.org/green. Night Hike – 8pm. With Heard Trail Guides. Night hikers encouraged to sharpen their senses to be able to spot signs of animal life and learn more about the inhabitants of the Heard. $12/member, $14/ nonmember. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972562-5566. HeardMuseum.org. WEDNESDAY, MAY 26

Webinar: Sprinkler Spruce Up Series Part 3:

Take Control of Your Controller – 6-7:30pm. Learn how to make seasonal adjustments to your run times and how to master the “cycle and soak” watering method for maximum efficiency. Free. Via Zoom. Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com. NOTE: All calendar events must be received via email by the 10th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. Email Publisher@NADallas.com for guidelines and to submit entries. No phone calls or faxes, please.

daily

Grapevine Farmers’ Market– 9am-6pm, Sun; 8am-8pm, Mon-Sat. Eat healthy with locallygrown produce and products. 520 S Main St, Ste 203, Grapevine. 817-527-7446. FarmersMarket OfGrapevine.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.

sunday

Sunday 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 farmto-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. Horizon UU Worship Service – 10:30am12pm. Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church, 1641 W Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton. 972-4924940. Horizonuu.org.

monday

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.

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.

saturday

Frisco Rotary Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 8am-12pm. Local growers offer fruits and vegetables. Also offered are baked breads, meat from local ranchers, honey, arts and craftsand various other products. 6048 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco. FriscoRotaryFarmersMarket.com.

Blackland Prairie Raptor Center First Sat-

urdays – 10am-2pm. Meet raptors up-close. Take guided prairie hikes. Kids activities. Bring a picnic lunch. Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, 1625 Brockdale Park Rd, Lucas. Erich Neupert: 972-442-7607. BPRaptorCenter.org. Frisco Rotary Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 8am-12pm. Local growers offer fruits and vegetables. Also offered are baked breads, meat from local ranchers, honey, arts and craftsand various other products. 6048 Frisco Sq Blvd, Frisco. FriscoRotaryFarmersMarket.com.

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