Posts Tagged ‘Nature’
Lunch with the Masters: Bugs in the Garden
Have lunch with the McLennan County Master Gardeners and hear a presentation by Molly Keck, county extension agent for Bexar County
Read MoreMcLennan County Master Gardeners: Edible Gardens
Head to the McLennan County Master Gardeners booth at the Waco Downtown Farmers Market on Saturday to learn about edible gardens in Central Texas.
Read MoreLunch with the Masters: Gardening 101 in McLennan County
Have lunch with the McLennan County Master Gardeners and hear a presentation with techniques and tips shared by those who deal daily with the challenges and blessings of gardening and/or growing food in McLennan County.
Read MoreFebruary’s Discovery Activity: Seed HeARTs
Urban REAP’s Discovery Activity this month is Seed HeARTs. Come repurpose old seeds to create a Valentine (or Galentine!) for your loved ones. A few different templates are available, plus supplies for your own creative creations. And for every Seed HeART you make, you get a free packet of seeds. Discovery Activities are free and…
Read MoreEclipse Over Texas
With 4 minutes, 13 seconds of totality, Waco is one of the best places to view the 2024 eclipse. Waco enjoys 228 sunny days annually, and the average high for April 8 is a comfortable 74 degrees. The Eclipse Over Texas: Live from Waco event will feature telescopes, educational activities, programs, food trucks, and family…
Read MoreNovember’s Discovery Activity: Fall Leaf Lanterns
The Discovery Activity for November is fall leaf lanterns. Using fall leaves, jars, and tea light candles, create beautiful fall decorations. Children and families are welcome to participate in this free event during Urban REAP’s open hours from 10 am to 6 pm on Wednesday through Friday and 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday.
Read MoreFall Fossil Festival
The annual Fall Fossil Festival at Waco Mammoth National Monument is coming up on Saturday, October 21. During the festival, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy hands-on experiences with fossils and see what it’s like to be a paleontologist. There will also be pumpkin painting crafts, live camels, treats for purchase, and many other…
Read MoreDos Equis River Cleanup
Thanks to a Keep Texas Beautiful and Dos Equis grant, Keep Waco Beautiful is hosting a river cleanup in preparation for Ironman Waco. Help ensure our local and visiting athletes have a clean swim in the beautiful Brazos River. Check in at Waco Paddle at 200 South University Street.
Read MoreCommunity Workshop: Managing Pests in Your Garden
Come learn from Ag Extension Agent Tyler Mays about reducing pests in your garden and Integrated Pest Management (IPM), a holistic approach to keeping your garden safe, and look at some examples at Urban REAP. Register online.
Read MoreTales & Tails on Cameron Park Trails
The event at the Rock Shelter at the bottom of Jacob’s Ladder features trail tales from current and former park rangers as well as horses who support the park’s mounted patrols. Speakers include Nora Schell, mounted ranger Justin Sheppard, and Pete the horse.
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