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July Calendar
Fascinating World of Butterflies!
July 16, 10 am - 1:30 pm
Discover the fascinating world of butterflies with Dale Clark, co-founder of the Dallas County Lepidopterist Society. The class begins at Texas Discovery Gardens and ends with a field trip by caravan to Dale's butterfly farm south of Dallas. The farm is not usually open to the public; this is your chance to explore on a behind-the-scenes tour! The class is capped at 30 registrants, so register early! $20; $15/TDG Members.
Garden Walk: Discover Creatures from the Lagoon
July 16, 11 am - noon
Learn about the creatures that live in our ponds and see how many you can spot! Included with admission ($8/adults, $6/seniors 60+, and $4/children 3-11). Pay at door.
70th Anniversary Discovery in the Garden Lecture Series
Ferns of Texas: Why the Lone Star State is so Special
July 19, 7 pm - 8 pm
Ever wondered what makes ferns different from other plants? Texas species thrive in some of the most extreme conditions-in crevices on huge exposed granite outcrops, underwater on the bottoms of ponds or lakes, in cave entrances, and in the deserts of west Texas. One Texas species has leaves reaching nearly 13 feet in length. Another is a tiny floating aquatic often less than ½ inch in total size. Many Texas species occur nowhere else in the entire United States.
Dr. George Diggs, a professor of Biology at Austin College in Sherman, Texas, will preview his upcoming book titled Ferns and Lycophytes of Texas (co-authored with Barney Lipscomb).
Admission is free as Texas Discovery Gardens celebrate our 70th anniversary! Become a Texas Discovery Gardens member at the family level for just $70 if you purchase/renew at the lecture. All ages welcome. RSVP w/ "70th Anniversary RSVP" in the subject line to Events@TexasDiscoveryGardens.org
Victory Gardens Workshop: Discover Fall Vegetable Gardening
July 30, 9 am - Noon.
Join a growing trend and learn how to create a bountiful organic community or backyard vegetable garden with our Director of Horticulture Randy Johnson. We will cover hands on fall gardening topics in this class. Please note: this class requires at least 10 registrants to make. $25; $20 for TDG Members. Go online to register today!
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Although it's been too hot for gardening other than maintenance, the plants are at their best right now! Come out for a picnic and enjoy the summer color. The butterfly house continues to shine as well--see how the plants have grown since the fall and enjoy several blooming species of ginger. 
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