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X-WR-CALNAME:Denton · community · Saturday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lights Out Dallas! Bird Surveys (VH) DTSTART:20260919T110000Z DTEND:20260919T130000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T183025Z UID:7161@ntmn.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Lights Out Dallas! fall migration surveys begin on Monday Sept ember 14\, and run through Saturday November 14.\n\nSurveys are conducted every day except for Wednesdays and Sundays\, between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a .m. Whether you are a long-time volunteer or looking to join us for the fi rst time\, your participation is vital. Help us save migrating birds while contributing to essential community science in North Texas.\n\nThe group will depart promptly at 6:05 a.m.\, so please plan to arrive a few minutes early.\nThere is no sign up\, just show up!\n\nMornings start and end at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science Parking lot (entrance on Houston St ).\nUpon arrival at the parking lot gates\, press the Help button on the s creen and inform the security team that you are there for the Lights Out\, Dallas! bird monitoring surveys. This will grant you access to the parkin g spaces.\n\n\nAny Questions? Contact Sierra Carter  469-371-4560\n\nRepo rt hours under Texas Conservtion Alliance: Field Research\, with Lights Ou t Dallas Survey in the comments\n\n9/2026 EG LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T183025Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/lights-out-dallas-bird-surveys-vh-2026-09-14-2 026-09-15-2026-09-17-2026-09-18-2026-09-19/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_me dium=ics&utm_campaign=denton-tx X-SOURCE-NAME:Texas A&M Agrilife X-SOURCE-URL:https://ntmn.org/locations/texas-am-agrilife-denton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Prairie Creek Marsh and Wildscape Service Day (VH) DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T050113Z UID:5715@ntmn.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Event: Prairie Creek Marsh & Wildscape  Service Day\n \nDes cription: We will be tending to the property by picking up trash\, removi ng invasive plants as well as planting and watering native plants.\nWear c losed toed shoes & long pants\, bring gloves.\n \nDate: Third Saturday o f the month\n\nWe will cancel if it is below 45 degrees or raining.\n\n\nT ime: 8-10 AM\n\nWhere: Please park behind the Hilton Garden Inn 1001 Geo rge Bush Freeway\, Richardson\, TX.\n\nContact: Julia Koch - 214. 226.232 8‬\,  or Chrissy Cortez-Mathis 972.849.7760\n\nVMH VH entered under:   Prairie Creek Marsh and Wetland LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T050113Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/prairie-creek-marsh-and-wildscape-service-day- vh/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=denton-tx X-SOURCE-NAME:Texas A&M Agrilife X-SOURCE-URL:https://ntmn.org/locations/texas-am-agrilife-denton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Prairie Creek Marsh & Wildscape Service Day DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T050113Z UID:6607@ntmn.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Event: Prairie Creek Marsh & Wildscape  Service Day\n\n Des cription: We will be tending to the property by picking up trash\, removi ng invasive plants as well as planting and watering native plants.\n\nWear closed toed shoes & long pants\, bring gloves.\n\n Date: Third Saturday of the month\n\nWe will cancel if it is below 45 degrees or raining.\n\nT ime: 8-10 AM\n\nWhere: Please park behind the Hilton Garden Inn 1001 Geo rge Bush Freeway\, Richardson\, TX.\n\nContact: Julia Koch - 214. 226.232 8\,  or Chrissy Cortez-Mathis 972.849.7760\n\nVMH VH entered under:  Pra irie Creek Marsh and Wetland LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T050113Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/prairie-creek-marsh-wildscape-service-day-2026 -09-19/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=denton-tx X-SOURCE-NAME:Texas A&M Agrilife X-SOURCE-URL:https://ntmn.org/locations/texas-am-agrilife-denton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Volunteer Day at the Butterfly Gardens DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260824T182853Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53789090257864 CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Dr. Bettye Myers Butterfly Garden is seeking volunteers to help maintain and assist in the gardens!\n\n \n\nLearn by doing about nat ive plants\, gardening\, and conservation\, and serve the university by cr eating a beautiful landmark on campus.\n\n \n\nVolunteering at the gardens counts towards your student organization volunteer hours.\n\n \n\nIf your organization is willing to help maintain The Dr. Bettye Myers Butterfly G ardens\, please complete the Student Organization Pledge Form. LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T182853Z LOCATION:Dr. Bettye Myers Butterfly Garden I URL:https://events.twu.edu/event/volunteer-day-at-the-butterfly-gardens-12 56?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=denton-tx X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.twu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shepherd's Field Volunteer Work Day DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T002905Z UID:10006894-1789804800-1789812000@www.dcmga.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Please wear closed toed shoes\, hats and sunscreen.   In addi tion\, please bring clean gardening tools.\nShepherd’s Field will be wee ding\, mulching\, harvesting\, processing\,  soil transferring and wateri ng the garden. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T002905Z LOCATION:Shepherd’s Field Community Garden\, 8101 Justin Road\, Double O ak\, Texas URL:https://www.dcmga.com/event/shepherds-field-volunteer-work-day-5/2026- 09-19/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=denton-tx X-SOURCE-NAME:Denton County Master Gardener Association X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dcmga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Friends of Oak Cliff Parks Workday (VH) DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T181900Z UID:5517@ntmn.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Parks Workday\nDate & Time: Every T uesday and Saturday     FROM JUNE-SEPTEMBER\, start time is 8:00 AM.   Otherwise\, start time is 9:00 AM\nLocation: One of the three parks in O ak Cliff: Kidd Springs\, Lake Cliff\, Kiest Memorial & Conservation Area. Schedule can be found here: https://friendsofoakcliffparks.org/events\nTi tle: Workday\nDescription: Gardening with native plants. FOCP looks after the horticulture in these parks and you'll be weeding\, pruning and planti ng. If you're interested in gardening with native plants\, this is the pro ject for you!\nWebsite: https://friendsofoakcliffparks.org/\nContact: in fo@friendsofoakcliffparks.org\nInclement weather: Cancelled in case of hea vy rain\nLog VH under Dallas Parks\, indicate park in the comments.\n\n1/0 5/26 eg LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T181900Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/friends-of-oak-cliff-workday-vh-2-2026-09-19/? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=denton-tx X-SOURCE-NAME:Texas A&M Agrilife X-SOURCE-URL:https://ntmn.org/locations/texas-am-agrilife-denton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Intro to Conservation in Action Day at CRP (VH) DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T181812Z UID:7147@ntmn.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Intro to Conservation in Action Day at Cedar Ridge Preserve\n\ nThese happen each Thursday and the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month.  We work on trail maintenance\, prairie restoration and other various tasks . This is shared with the public.  \nNote that on 9/19\, I am hosting a volunteer applicant meet and work day. All of those who have applied to be regular volunteers have been invited to come out\, meet us\, review job d escriptions and work...so some knowledgeable extra hands might be helpful. Tasks will vary\, as we work on trail maintenance\, prairie restoration a nd other various tasks. This is shared with the public.  Volunteers are e ncouraged to plan accordingly\, as our mornings are busy and parking is li mited. Volunteers do have access to our volunteer parking lot.  Let the p arking attendant know that you are here to volunteer and proceed through t he gate in the last parking area\, around the education building\, near th e barn. Contact Nina at crp@audubondallas.org.\nLink for Thursdays: http s://audubondallas.org/events/thursday-volunteer-days/\nLink for Saturdays:  https://audubondallas.org/events/conservation-in-action-days/\n\nIf you are a NTMN\, report your hours under: Cedar Ridge Preserve: Wildscape and Facility Maintenance\n\n9/2026 EG LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T181812Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/intro-to-conservation-in-action-day-at-crp-vh/ ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=denton-tx X-SOURCE-NAME:Texas A&M Agrilife X-SOURCE-URL:https://ntmn.org/locations/texas-am-agrilife-denton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FIG DAY AT ROOTED IN (Free) DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T181933Z UID:10000629-1789808400-1789831800@rootedin.com CATEGORIES:community,education,food,free DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 19\, 2026\n9:00 AM–3:30 PM\nFREE COMMUN ITY EVENT \nRooted In\n12804 Pelzel Road\nPilot Point\, Texas 76258 \nJoin us for a full day celebrating one of the easiest\, most productive\, and most rewarding fruits to grow in North Texas—the fig! \nFig Day at Roote d In brings together local fig growers\, collectors\, propagators\, and ex perts for a day of rare cultivars\, practical education\, local vendors\, educational booths\, and three presentations from experienced Texas grower s. \nCome to learn\, shop\, ask questions\, compare cultivars\, meet other fig enthusiasts\, or simply discover why figs are such a great fruit for North Texas gardens. \n  \n130+ FIG CULTIVARS AVAILABLE\nThis is not your typical garden-center fig selection. \nOur local small-business growers a nd vendors are planning to bring more than 130 different fig cultivars\, r anging from proven favorites to rare and hard-to-find selections prized by collectors for exceptional flavor\, unusual fruit\, and unique characteri stics. \nExpect cultivars including Black Madeira KK\, Craven’s Craving\ , Figo Preto\, Italian 258\, Smith\, White Madeira #1\, Violette de Solli ès\, Coll de Dama selections\, LSU selections\, and many more. \nWhether you’re searching for a particular cultivar or choosing your very first f ig\, you’ll have the opportunity to shop an extraordinary selection whil e talking directly with the growers who propagate\, grow\, and know these plants. \nSee below for the full list of cultivars currently expected to b e available.\n  \nFREE CLASSES FROM TEXAS FIG EXPERTS\nFig Day isn’t ju st a chance to find a new tree. We’re bringing together experienced Texa s growers to share practical information that can help you grow figs succe ssfully at home. \nAll three presentations are FREE and open to the public . \n10:00 am\nJOHN WRIGHT — TWO DOVES BEES AND GARDEN\nThe North Texas F ig Advantage\nWhy Figs Are the Most Resilient\, Productive\, and Permacult ure-Friendly Fruit Trees for Our Climate \nFigs thrive in North Texas beca use our climate shares many characteristics with their Mediterranean origi ns\, making them remarkably well suited to local landscapes. John will exp lore why figs excel here and introduce the concept of a Mediterranean-styl e fig guild—a scalable\, climate-smart planting approach that can enhanc e soil health\, biodiversity\, and long-term productivity. \nYou’ll lear n practical strategies for planting\, protecting\, and incorporating figs into productive landscapes\, whether you’re growing a single tree or des igning an entire fig-centered garden. \n11:30 am\nJOSHUA QUAST — TIMBER COUNTY FARMS\nThe Perfect Fig for You: How to Choose from Hundreds of Vari eties \nWith hundreds of fig cultivars available\, choosing the right one can quickly become overwhelming. Joshua Quast of Timber County Farms will break down the traits that matter most—from flavor and fruit size to rip ening season\, productivity\, cold hardiness\, growth habit\, and North Te xas performance. Drawing on his experience growing and propagating a large collection of figs\, Joshua will help you narrow the choices and find var ieties that fit your growing conditions\, goals\, and taste. \n1:30 pm\nBR IAN EMADI — LITTLE BEXAR FARM\nPushing the Limits: Growing Figs & Citrus in High Tunnels in Texas \nLearn how Little Bexar Farm uses high tunnels to push the boundaries of growing figs and citrus in the challenging Texas climate. Brian Emadi will share practical\, real-world strategies and les sons learned from battling extreme Texas heat\, hard freezes\, and unpredi ctable weather while pushing these crops to their full potential. From sea son extension and plant protection to irrigation and nutrition\, you’ll discover techniques that can help you grow healthier\, more productive fru it trees—whether you’re growing in a high tunnel or right in your own backyard. \n2:30 pm\nGrower Q and A Panel Discussion \nJohn Wright\, Bria n Emadi\, Joshua Quast\, plus local growers/vendors \n3:30 pm\nEvent ends \nMEET THE GROWERS\nOne of the things we’re most excited about is the op portunity to support local small-business growers who are genuinely passio nate about figs. \nThese aren’t simply vendors setting up tables. They ’re growers and collectors who have invested years into finding cultivar s\, growing them\, propagating them\, and sharing what they’ve learned. \nJoining us as Fig Day vendors will include: \nRudy Perez — Texas Raise d Figs \nJohn Wright — Two Doves Bees and Garden \nJoshua Quast — Timb er County Farms \nBrian Emadi — Little Bexar Farm \n  \nBRIAN EMADI — LITTLE BEXAR FARM\nEDUCATIONAL BOOTHS\nHave a question about your own fig tree? Trying to decide which cultivar to grow? Want to learn more about p ropagation\, winter protection\, pruning\, fruit quality\, or what actuall y performs in Texas? \nVisit our educational booths\, meet experienced gro wers\, ask questions\, compare experiences\, and learn directly from peopl e who grow figs themselves. \nYou don’t need to be a collector or experi enced fruit grower to participate. Beginners are absolutely welcome. \n  \nCULTIVARS AVAILABLE\nMore than 130 cultivars are currently expected from participating growers and vendors. \nAbbazia Old Mario #166\nAmarcord\nAn gelito\nAzores Dark\nBanana\nBarran\nBeat Ramon\nBlack Celeste\nBlack Made ira KK\nBlack Zadar\nBonjesusa\nBordissot Blanca Negra\nBordissot Negra Ri mada Reverted\nBrogiotto Nero\nBrown Sugar Crunch\nBurgan\nBzenguli Iswed\ nCan Planetes\nCapoll Curt Negra\nCarrillo Unk\nCastagnat\nCastel Trosino\ nCavaliere\nCDD Grise\nCDD Mutante\nCessac\nChicago Hardy\nCol de Dame Gri se\nCol de Dame Noir\nColl de Dama Blanca-Negra\nColl de Dama Blanca-Negra / MP Sugar Unknown\nColl de Dama Bordissotenca\nColl de Dama Ciutat\nColl de Dama Mutante\nColl de Dama Rimada Reverted to CdD Blanc\nColl de Dama Roja\nConde\nCorio Provence Unk\nCraven’s Craving\nCrozes\nCul Noire\nCu rio de Bou\nCuvert\nDall’Osso\nDe La Gloria\nDe la Plata\nDe la Roca\nDe s Cos\nDolce Calderai\nEuclid Unk\nEve’s Black Cherry\nExcel\nFamino\nFa youmi\nFigo Preto\nFigoin (Bass)\nFigua Jaune\nFlanders\nGalicia Negra\nGe novese Bianco\nGinos Black\nGolden Riverside UCR\nGrise de Saint Jean\nHSK Unk\nIbiza Verdal\nIschia Black UCD\nItalian 258\nItalian Honey\nJoualle Amber\nJoualle Noir\nJuillac\nLa Bourgeoise\nLa Magdeleine\nLa Vierge\nLab ritja\nLampeira 1\nLas Carreteres\nLong Yellow\nLSU Hollier\nLSU St. Gabri el\nLSU St. Gabriel Black\nLSU Tiger\nManresa\nMaroc 23\nMarot\nMartinenca Rimada\nMary Lane Seedless\nMiralla\nNero 600\nNerucciolo d’Elba\nNin Z s\nNuestra Señora del Carmen\nNV6\nOlympian\nPel de Bou\nPellegrino\nPete rs Honey\nPichoto\nPopone\nProsciutto Unk\nRaspberry Latte\nRojeta\nRossel ino\nSan Mateu\nSanta Claus Lane\nSat’ Emido Grotte Mario #38\nSiblawi\n Siro’s Favorite Fig\nSmith\nSt. Rita\nSweet Joy\nTC 12\nTena\nTexas BA-1 \nTexas Strawberry\nThermalito\nTNT\nTurca MP\nUncle Corky’s Honey Delig ht\nUzun Bogaz\nVasilika Sika\nVerdino del Nord (Dan Foster)\nVince #3\nVi ncenzo\nViolette de Solliès\nViolette Sollies\nVista\nWhite Madeira #1\nW hite Triana\nYalta Red \nCultivars and quantities are subject to availabil ity. Individual varieties may sell out during the event. \n  \nFIG DAY AT ROOTED IN\nSaturday\, September 19\, 2026\n9:00 AM–3:30 PM \nFREE ADMIS SION • FREE EDUCATIONAL CLASSES \nRooted In\n12804 Pelzel Road\nPilot Po int\, Texas 76258 \nCome for a class\, hunt for a rare cultivar\, meet the growers—or spend the whole day with us celebrating figs. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T181933Z LOCATION:Rooted In\, 12804 Pelzel Rd\, Pilot Point\, TX\, 76258\, United S tates URL:https://rootedin.com/event/fig-day-at-rooted-in-2/?utm_source=caldisco very&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=denton-tx X-SOURCE-NAME:Rooted In X-SOURCE-URL:https://rootedin.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Outreach table at Nature Unidos  (VH) DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T000227Z UID:7008@ntmn.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Outreach table at Nature Unidos  \nWhen: Saturday September 1 9\, 9:00-2:00\nWhere: Trinity River Audubon Center 6500 Great Trinity For est Way\, Dallas\, TX 75217\nDetails:  NTMN volunteers needed to connect with the public utilizing educational trunk materials.  Please wear NTMN name tag\, bring water and snacks.\n* Spanish speaking NTMN needed \nAcce ssibility specifics:\n*Handicap parking and restrooms available.   Event is indoors\, volunteers may be seated at outreach table.\nQuestions contac t: Ginger Greatens\, Ginger_Greatens@yahoo.com\, 2147016220\nVolunteer sig nup: https://volunteersignup.org/WKE8C\nEvent info：\n\n\nNature Unidos is a free\, family-friendly event celebrating Latino culture and the impor tance of equitable access to nature. Join us for a day of bilingual nature activities\, community exhibitors\, live animals\, and guided hikes—all highlighting the vital role Latinos play in conservation and the outdoors .\n\n8/26 EG LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T000227Z URL:https://ntmn.org/events/outreach-table-at-nature-unidos-vh/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=denton-tx X-SOURCE-NAME:Texas A&M Agrilife X-SOURCE-URL:https://ntmn.org/locations/texas-am-agrilife-denton END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR