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Greetings!
We've been busy at Texas Discovery Gardens this summer. Stop by the Gardens and enjoy a stroll through our newly renovated Shakespeare Garden. Bring a picnic and see how many native butterflies you can count. Our dragonflies, turtles and frogs are out in full force, too.
We're also pleased to announce that the renovation of our Rosine Smith Sammons Butterfly House and Insectarium was honored at Preservation Dallas' 11th Annual Preservation Acheivement Awards! Read on for great summer deals and our program line-up!
Happy Summer,
The staff at Texas Discovery Gardens
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Summer Programs
Cancelled: Sat. June 12: Winged Jewels - Dragonfly Workshop
We're sorry to have to cancel the Dragonfly Workshop this Saturday. Please call 214.428.7476 x 240 if you have any questions.
Sat. June 19: Garden Walk--Bug Hunt 11 a.m. - noon. Free with garden admission. Bring the magnifying glass and don't be afraid to play in the dirt as we search for creepy crawlies throughout the Gardens! Kid friendly.
Sat. July 17: Garden Walk - Herbs 11 a.m. - noon. Free with garden admission.
Tour our raised herb garden and learn about the common and unusual herbs throughout our Gardens. Also learn about container herb gardening and companion planting.
Sat. July 24: Organic University -- Native perennials and shrubs 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. $20; $16 members.
Improve your gardening success by choosing proven species of perennials and shrubs that naturally thrive in North Central Texas.
Fri. July 31: Fascinating World of Butterflies 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Summer Sizzler Special -- Now only $15! (A 50% discount!)
Immerse yourself in the world of butterflies with Dale Clark, founder of the Dallas County Lepidopterist Society. The class ends with a field trip to Dale's butterfly farm south of Dallas.
Register for workshops online* or call Barb at (214) 428-7476 x 343! *Registration for July classes is available online starting June 15.
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Become a member and receive a free subscription to Better Homes and Gardens Magazine!
If you've vowed to revamp your landscaping this year, your first tool should be renewing your membership or becoming a member of Texas Discovery Gardens.
Not only do you receive discounts on our workshops and free garden and butterfly house admission for a year, but you also receive a free year's subscription to Better Homes and Gardens magazine.
The promotion has been so popular, it has been extended! Renew or buy your membership before September 30, 2010, and you'll receive a complimentary subscription to Better Homes and Gardens magazine courtesy of the American Public Gardens Association. See details here or call (214) 428-7476 x 341!
Plus: Texas Discovery Gardens members receive free admission to the Dallas Arboretum July 10, 2010! (Parking extra). Dallas Arboretum members will receive free admission to our gardens that day, too. Find details here! |
 Play in the dirt this summer with our inaugural summer camps! It's not too late to sign up for our last two camps.
Garden Scientists
Date: June 28 -
July 2
Time: 9:30 am - 3 pm
Age: 5-6; 7-8
Our garden is the perfect place for a budding mad scientist! Do you
know
which bugs make the smelliest defense chemicals? Which plants were
used as medicine before drug stores existed? How some butterflies
become poisonous by what they eat? Learn how plants grow, how they
attract pollinators, and how they offer protection for some insects. We
will use investigative tools and experiments to explore the garden.
Urban Investigators
Date: July
12-16, 2010
Time: 9:30 am - 3 pm
Age: 5-6; 7-8
Join us as we explore our urban habitat. You will be surprised at
how
much life you have right in your own backyard. We will dig deep into our
compost pile, explore our soil, and leave no area unexplored as we
discover how our habitat works. Learn how to enrich your backyard
habitat by composting at home, planting native plants, and making homes
for feathered friends. See details here. |
Looking for something to do this summer? Vow to make every day a little greener--and we've got the perfect way to help you get started!
 We've passed Earth Day, but you can take those Earth-friendly ideals into the summer and beyond through our partnership with WFAA-TV's Project Green! The Project Green Community, which launched in February, is a social-networking site that connects North Texas eco-minded individuals, groups and nonprofits.
Texas Discovery Gardens was selected as a featured nonprofit for this unique venture because of our commitment to educating North Texans about the impact that we all have on the environment and our dedication to helping make real change for the future. We encourage you to join the Project Green Community and continue to support our organic gardening initiative by logging onto WFAA.com/Green.
Participation is free and fun! You can upload pictures and videos of your "green" efforts this summer. Create or join a group and share ideas. You can network with others, find volunteer opportunities, fundraise and support us and other environmental nonprofits.
Find details or sign up here! |
Summer T-shirt
Sale! |
Show your love for nature all summer with select shirts on sale for 30% off! We have a large selection of sizes with turtles, caterpillars, butterflies, and the Rosine Smith Sammons Butterfly House logo.
Top it off with one of our popular summer hats and visors! | | Stop by our Gift Shop to purchase. Check out our clearance items, too! Open Daily 10 am - 5 pm. |
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