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December 2009
Daily - December
Rosine Smith Sammons Butterfly House and Insectarium
10 am to 5 pm
Texas Discovery Gardens at 3601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75210
The butterflies are back! Enjoy this two-level butterfly house with more than 500 free-flying butterflies. See more than 60 species of tropical plants, including the pitcher plant at the bottom of the ramp. Stay tuned for tropical butterflies, which we will begin receiving after our permit goes through.
Last ticket sold at 4:15 pm (5:15 pm during the State Fair of Texas)
Daily - December
Global Swarming: Reflection and Exploration of Colony Collapse Disorder
10 am to 5 pm
Texas Discovery Gardens at 3601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75210
One in every three bites of food is dependant upon the pollination of crops. Where would we be without pollinators in our natural world? How would this affect food production? What are the environmental, social and economic impacts of this?
Colony Collapse Disorder is a phenomenon affecting honeybees. There is a perfect storm created by pesticides, introduced pathogens, viruses and perhaps GMO foods. Research is ongoing in this critical area.
To illuminate this plight, Texas WAX/Dallas has created a group show called Global Swarming. The common factor we have in our creative process is the use of Encaustic Wax.
Encaustic is a painting medium in which the binder for the pigment is beeswax or wax andresin. Examples of encaustic tomb portraits from Roman Egypt bear witness to the durability of the medium, which is thought to have been widely used in ancient times. The technique was briefly revived in the 19th century and is now used by contemporary artists.
We feel powerful communication can be shared through the visual experience.
Every Saturday in December
New Four Seasons Market - European-Style Farmers & Arts Market at Firewheel
9 am to 2 pm
245 Cedar Sage Dr., Suite 200 Garland, TX 75040
The Four Seasons Market at Firewheel Town Center will showcase over 50 exciting vendors every Saturday in the Park. The market, which runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m, replicates a European-style market where customers can not only meet local farmers, artisanal food producers and craftsmen, but sample and purchase their products in a colorful, family-friendly venue.
Some of the great vendors include Sachse Heritage Farms, Lucky Layla, Texas Honeybee Build, Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms, Lucido's Pasta and Herbs, Romance for Two, Sharla's Sweets, Ain't No Mo! Butter Cakes, Chapman Chili Kitchen, Brisket Heaven, Truth Hill Farms, Texas Olive Ranch, Cane Roso, RoundRock Honey, The Bee Charmer, Harmony Cakes, Magnolia Seafood, Kaps Pepper Company, Zita Cookies, Dread Head Chef, Joy Farm, Custom Cafe Foods, Florine Bowman Pastries, Rosey Ridge Farm, Body Harmony, Beaded Creations, Nature's Best Market, Home Grown Plants, Uniquely Chic, Bella Rosa Jewelry Design, Anahata, Green Baby Diaper Service and MORE!
Visit www.simon.com for more information.
Every Sunday in December
Family Yoga at the Trinity River Audubon Center
3 pm to 4 pm
Trinity River Audubon Center at 6500 South Loop 12 Dallas, TX 75217
The journey of yoga through nature! A dynamic flowing workout, to strengthen your body, quiet your mind and open your heart.
All ages are welcome and no previous yoga experience is necessary.
The classes are designed to teach basic meditation practices from which anyone can benefit.
Please RSVP to Brandi Waits at b-b@sbcglobal.net or 469-442-8542.
Trinity River Audubon Center Admission: $4.00. Yoga Class by Donation ($6.00 suggested). Every Sunday!
Saturday, December 5th, 12th, and 19th
Holidays at the Market
10 am to 2 pm
Dallas Farmers Market at 1010 S. Pearl Expressway Dallas, TX 75201
Tuesday, December 8th
Sustainability Brown Bag on Asbestos Regulations (Stewardship Class)
12 pm to 1 pm
City Hall L1FN Conference Room A at 1500 Marilla Street Dallas, TX 75201
Ted Wyman with the Texas Department of State and Health Services, Region 3, will discuss notification and inspection requirements in accordance with the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and the Texas Asbestos Health Protection Act (TAHPA). These requirements would be applicable to any disturbance of suspect materials in any public/commercial buildings; any removal of a load bearing support (even in the case of ASTs, bridges, amusement park rides, etc.), or relocation of a portable building and single family residential renovation/demolition activities under certain circumstances.
RSVP to Dayna Cowley at Dayna.cowley@dallascityhall.com
Friday, December 11th is International Mountain Day
Thursday, December 17th
FREE Third Thursday at the Trinity River Audubon Center
9 am to 9 pm
Trinity River Audubon Center at 6500 South Loop 12 Dallas, TX 75217
Monday, December 21st is First Day of Winter
