Upcoming Events

Spend some time with the CEO of Eden Green Technology to see what’s up with vertical farming and how it may be the future of safe, healthy and sustainable local agriculture. Virtually visit their R&D greenhouse and vertical farm outside of Fort Worth, and see how they grow 900,000 lbs of fresh and healthy produce year-round to combat food insecurity while setting the stage to become a hub for an emerging Ag Tech workforce and industry. Register at https://tinyurl.com/dplfuturefarming

We will show you easy and enjoyable ways to switch up your routine to help you start living a greener lifestyle. This session will discuss reusable alternatives for common disposable items we use every day. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ZWgreener

You’ll be a succa for this class for sure! Succulents are one of the hottest trends in gardening for good reason. Not only are they easy to grow, needing very little water and attention but they can also be dazzling additions to containers AND landscapes: available with diverse colors, assorted textures and even spectacular blooms! Learn all about growing various cacti, sedums, aloes, agave and more Texas tough perennials from the ground up. You’ll be sure to have the sharpest looking succulents in the neighborhood after taking this class!

Restorative Farms works in and with the local community, where a viable garden or farm is most needed. Their next installment is the Hatcher Station Training Farm which will be clear & tangible evidence of Restorative Farms’ commitment to achieve local urban farm success. Learn how a previously empty 1/3 acre lot generously provided by Dallas Area Rapid Transit, will transform into a professionally operated, self-sustainable farm committed to growing the Dallas Urban AgriSystem.

Are you interested in adding edible plants to your landscape or garden? Herbs can be expensive, but you can save money by growing your own.  Herbs encourage healthy cooking by adding flavor without salt or fat. Herbs are also a food source for adult and juvenile pollinators (butterflies and caterpillars). This session will have live demonstrations on how to care for herbs, make herbal tea, and how to start herbs from seed.

Composting is easier than you think, and more important than you realize for soil health and for our environment! Learn the basics of the science and various methodologies through this survey course.