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Dates of Classes: Wednesdays, March 3rd – April 21st (8 weeks)

Time of Classes: 10:00 – 11:30 am

Location: Meet at the Bear Creek Pavillion

Cost: $3/child per program

These hands-on classes will focus on the life sciences and will be interactive and engaging for all students, supplementing what is taught at home. Topics covered will include insects, wildflowers, the water cycle, soil and trees. All age ranges are accommodated during lessons.

Questions about the program? Or want to sign-up?

Contact:

Linda Dunn, Naturalist
Bear Creek Nature Park 1000 Bear Creek Road (physical address)
1700 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. (mailing address)
Lancaster, TX 75134
972-218-7339

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Worried about termites? Squirrels in the attic driving you nuts? Experts in the pest control field will give you tips on protecting your home from unwanted visitors at this Living Green class at the TRAC, Saturday, November 21 at 10am. Learn from the professionals about safe, organic insect control and humane mammal exclusion & removal. We’ll focus on practical solutions that work without harming the environment. $20 per person. Reserve your place by calling Pauline Schafer at 214-309-5815 or register online at www.trinityriveraudubon.org.

The Trinity River Audubon Center is located at 6500 South Loop 12, just about 2 miles east of interstate 45 in Dallas.

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Sunday, November 15, 2009, marks the 12th anniversary of America Recycles Day. America Recycles Day is a day that encourages us all to recycle and to purchase recycled products. This day was created by a partnership between Keep America Beautiful, Inc. and the National Recycling Coalition. Unite with other recylcing fans across America at LOCAL North Texas area events being held in:

Allen
Arlington
Colleyville
Coppell
Flower Mound
Fort Worth
Dallas
Glenn Heights
Grapevine
Irving
Lancaster
Mesquite
Plano
Richardson
Richland Hills

And many more areas throughout Texas!

For a complete list of all cities in Texas holding America Recycles Day events, and for the event details of the cities listed above please visit: America Recycles Day.org

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