Each Sunday in July: Basically Beethoven Festival 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free garden admission. (Admission required for entry into Butterfly House).
Join us for the Basically Beethoven Festival, a series of FREE classical chamber music concerts and recitals that take place every Sunday afternoon in July. Performances by professional musicians from across North Texas perform inside our Grand Hall. Rising Star Recital from 2:30 pm - 2:50 pm and the Feature Performance from 3 pm - 4 pm. Concert series begins July 4 and continues until July 25. Call 214-520-2219 for information.
Sat. July 24: Organic University -- Native perennials and shrubs 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. $20; $16 members.
Texas offers a unique challenge to gardeners with our many soil types and climates. Learn how to improve your gardening success by choosing proven species of perennials and shrubs that naturally thrive here; led by our Director of Horticulture, Randy Johnson.
Sat. July 31: Fascinating World of Butterflies 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Sizzling Summer Discount! The cost has been slashed by 50 percent to -- $15; $12.50 members.
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.
Sat. August 14: Butterfly Festival! 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
We’re all about butterflies as we celebrate our first Butterfly Festival. Join us all day for educational booths, crafts and more! We’ll have select butterfly host and nectar plants on sale, as well as information on how to start your own butterfly garden. See our website for details on our photography class and Breakfast with the Butterflies Butterfly Release!
Sat. August 14: Garden Walk -- Caterpillar Crawl 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free with garden admission.
Enjoy a stroll through the Gardens and hunt for colorful caterpillars! Kid friendly. Dress up as a butterfly or caterpillar and stay for our Butterfly Festival!
Sat. September 18: Dallas Green Festival 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Free garden admission.
Join us for the 3rd annual “Dallas Green Festival,” an educational event aimed at raising awareness about being eco-friendly with the City of Dallas and featuring the Green Grass Generation. This year the event will be held at Texas Discovery Gardens!
The event includes free Garden admission (Butterfly House exhibit includes fee). Exciting Attractions include a Smart Car Rally, Mass Butterfly Release and Tagging, Outdoor Recreation Zone, Food and Music, Classes for Adults and Kids, Whole Lifestyle Demos, Fun, Educational Activities for Kids, Recycled Arts and Crafts and Face Painting!
Saturday, November 6: Garden Walk -- Perennials & Native Trees 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free with garden admission.
Join Horticulture Director Randy Johnson on this annual tour of native trees and perennials. Finish in time to go to the Fall Plant Sale!
Saturday, November 6: Fall Plant Sale 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Enjoy a selection of perennials and annuals as we clear out the greenhouse for the winter. Plants go quickly, so get there early for the best deals.
Date TBA: Master Composter Certification Course. 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. $50; $40 members.
| Texas Discovery Gardens offers its second Master Composter Certification Course. Learn about composting techniques, helpful insects, worms, and compost tea. With completion of optional volunteer hours, participants will receive a certificate. Class includes lunch, a book, compost thermometer, and worm bin, courtesy of Living Earth. |
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Questions? Contact program manager Sandra Mitchell at (214) 428-7476 x 240
