Waco Downtown Farmers Market
SATURDAY MORNINGS, 9am-1pm, 500 Washington Ave.
Support our local farmers and artisans by buying locally grown and produced goods. Waco Friends of the Climate will distribute FREE Red Mulberry seedlings (carbon sinks) at the April 20 Farmers Market. Also check out electric vehicles on display at the April 24 Wednesday Night Farmers Market at the Bridge Street Plaza (200 E. Bridge St) from 5-8pm.
Discovery Activity: Plant Kit
APRIL 10-13, During open hours at Urban REAP
Join us this April to plant seeds to take home! We will have veggie, flower and herb seeds available to plant in repurposed egg cartons as planters. Come learn what seeds grow in the spring and how to take care of your own plants. Our Discovery Activities are free and family-friendly DIY activities available the second week of every month. Supplies are available during our open hours, with staff available to answer questions as needed.
Community Workshop: Gardening with Native Plants
APRIL 13, 11am-12pm at Urban REAP
Come learn from community gardener Megan about how to create a beautiful garden with native plants that thrive in our summer heat and survive our winter freezes! Click here to register
Lunch with the Masters: April Showers Bring May Flowers
APRIL 17, Noon-2:00pm, 7601 Steinbeck Bend Rd.
As our gardens begin to bloom we are all aware how important water is to our yards. This is especially true with our recent drought and what looks to be another very hot and dry summer. This month, enjoy listening to and learning from three McLennan County Master Gardeners as they talk to you about their own enthusiasm for water topics: "Rainwater Harvesting at Home" by Debbie Fredricks, "Water Features for Your Yard" by Charlotte Lowe, and "Irrigation in Your Yard and Garden" by Louie McDaniel. For more information: visit https://txmg.org/mclennan/ or call the Agrilife office at 254-757-5180.
MPO Connected and Automated Vehicle Workgroup Meeting
APRIL 17, 10am, Dr. Mae Jackson Development Center Conference Room
Join the MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) for this workgroup meeting to discuss the potential impacts of connected, electric and automated vehicles on transportation planning in the Waco area.
Sustainable Resource Practices Advisory Board Meeting
APRIL 18, 3pm, Fire Station 6 Community Room
The general public is welcome to attend this monthly meeting of the citizen board that makes policy recommendations to the Waco City Council. Consider becoming a member of the board. More information can be found here.
Heart of Texas Electric Vehicle Association Monthly Meeting
APRIL 20, 6pm, Kim's Diner at 2600 W Waco Dr
Topics of conversation regularly include basic EV ownership, zero emissions motorsports, battery recycling, grid resiliency, and conversions. Don't own an EV yet? Come learn things! EV owner? Come teach people! For more information contact: hot.electautoassn@gmail.com
Waco Friends of the Climate Monthly Meeting
APRIL 23, 6pm, South Waco Library
Meetings are currently held on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Vegan refreshments are typically provided. All are welcome and everything is free. For more information contact: anorthc@aol.com
Green Communities Conference WSN Advisory Board Meeting
APRIL 30, Noon, Waco Central Library
Come join the next meeting of the Green Communities Conference WSN Advisory Board and help us as we continue making plans for the conference. A free lunch will be provided so please REGISTER HERE so we have a good head count.
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