July 5 Litter Cleanup

Grapevine Area Parks Grapevine, TX, United States

Help us remove excess fireworks litter after the July 4th celebration. Plant and animal life thrive when grasses are free of litter and debris. You'll make a visible impact!  

Post – Labor Day Cleanup

Grapevine Area Parks Grapevine, TX, United States

Help us remove excess litter after the Labor Day holiday. Plant and animal life thrive when grasses are free of litter and debris. You'll make a visible impact!

Wildlife Film Screening

Grapevine Library 1201 Municipal Way, Grapevine, TX, United States

Have you ever wanted to know more about Texas parks and native wildlife? H-E-B has created five short, entertaining videos (each less than 20 minutes) that celebrate Texas’ beautiful State Parks and resilient wildlife from every corner of the state. … Continue reading Wildlife Film Screening

DIY Rainwater Harvesting

The REC of Grapevine 1175 Municipal Way, Grapevine, TX, United States

THIS ECO TALK IS FULL Capture water while it is raining this spring to use on your landscape later! Rainwater harvesting is great for North Texas to use during our hot and dry summers. Even a small roof area can … Continue reading DIY Rainwater Harvesting

Underappreciated Projects

The Vine Arts Center 225 W. Worth St., Grapevine

Presented by Kathy Nelson, Parks & Recreation’s Planning Manager and Landscape Architect. This ECO Talk will provide insights into projects throughout the City that add to our quality of life and appeal to visitors. Projects include Settlers Park, Green Ribbon … Continue reading Underappreciated Projects

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Mission: Forest Watch!

The REC of Grapevine 1175 Municipal Way, Grapevine, TX, United States

What do flying planes and planting trees have in common? Our January ECO Talk guest, Mike Sills, is not only a Texas A&M Urban Forester—he’s also training to be a mission pilot with the Civil Air Patrol. His work helps … Continue reading Mission: Forest Watch!

ECO Talks: Wild DFW

The REC of Grapevine 1175 Municipal Way, Grapevine, TX, United States

THIS ECO TALK IS FULL. March's lecture registration will open on February 2. Dallas-Fort Worth naturalist and journalist Amy Martin will discuss her book, Wild DFW: Explore the Amazing Nature Around Dallas-Fort Worth. The book engagingly reveals the nature of … Continue reading ECO Talks: Wild DFW

The Coolest Insects of DFW!

The REC of Grapevine 1175 Municipal Way, Grapevine, TX, United States

Ever seen a Luna Moth up close? Or met a Giant Stick Bug? DFW is buzzing with incredible insects, and we’re diving into their world with naturalist Nathan May Conservation Educator at Trinity River Audubon Center. Discover the tiny empires … Continue reading The Coolest Insects of DFW!

Texas Water & You

The REC of Grapevine 1175 Municipal Way, Grapevine, TX, United States

Discover how Grapevine Lake fits into our watershed, where your drinking water originates, and why water conservation matters for our future. Registration opens on month prior.

Earth Day Celebration presented by Kubota Tractor Corporation

Grapevine Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park 411 Ball St., Grapevine, TX

Celebrate Earth Day with Us! Enjoy fun crafts, interactive activities and learn from educational vendors that inspire sustainability and care for our planet. We’ll also have a LIVE RAPTOR program, from the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center. The educational program introduces … Continue reading Earth Day Celebration presented by Kubota Tractor Corporation