Waco Downtown Farmers Market
SATURDAY MORNINGS, 9am-1pm, 500 Washington Ave.
Only one more month at their current location, the Saturday Waco Downtown Farmers Market will be moving to 500 Bridge Street starting March 1st. They're looking for volunteer "Market Ambassadors" to help people with the transition (CLICK HERE if you're interested in helping).
Waco Friends of the Climate Styrofoam Recycling Drive
FEBRUARY 8, 9am-1pm, Corner of Valley Mills & Waco Dr.
Waco Friends of the Climate will sponsor Drive-Thru Styrofoam Recycling, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, 9am-1pm, in the parking lot at the corner of Valley Mills & Waco Drives, in front of Ocean Buffet. All forms of Styrofoam are accepted except peanuts. The material should be clean, and small particles placed in a bag. Please arrive early, as the free service is first-come, first-served.
Discovery Activity: Seed HeARTs
FEBRUARY 12-15, During open hours at Urban REAP, 1509 N 15th St.
The Discovery Activity this month is Seed HeARTs! Come repurpose old seeds to create a valentine (or galentine!) for your loved ones. We will have a few different templates, plus supplies for your own creative creations. For every Seed HeART you make, you get a free packet of seeds! 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. Grab a beverage or paleta from one of our neighborhood shops and explore nature with us!
Heart of Texas Electric Vehicle Association Monthly Meeting
FEBRUARY 15, 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
MPO Bike and Pedestrian Workgroup Meeting
FEBRUARY 19, 11am-noon, Slow Rise on the Brazos, 1620 N MLK Blvd
Join the MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) for this workgroup meeting to discuss improving bike and pedestrian accessibility in the Waco area. Bike and walking groups will begin at 10am and arrive at Slow Rise by 11am. For more information contact Daniela Gallegos (danielag@wacotx.gov).
Lunch with the Masters: Roses- Simplifying a Thorny Subject
FEBRUARY 19, noon-2pm, 7601 Steinbeck Bend Dr., RM 105
Two avid gardeners who have created beautiful gardens featuring gorgeous roses, Barbara Vance will talk to us about planting, care, and pruning roses; then Charlotte Lowe will discuss plants and alternatives for hiding or enhancing the area under and around the roses. Additionally, we will have Robert Cowell talking to us about keeping your gardening tools sharp, so bring your tools that need to be sharpened and he will be sharpening tools while we learn about roses. He will be charging for this service but is offering very reasonable rates. Be sure and bring your lunch or a snack to this free session
Sustainable Resource Practices Advisory Board Meeting
FEBRUARY 20, 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 found here.
Community Workshop: Fruit Tree Care
FEBRUARY 22, 11am-12:30pm at Urban REAP, 1509 N. 15th Street
Attend this workshop to learn from Sarah Mayo about how to care for fruit trees and get some hands on experience with REAP's fruit trees! Please REGISTER HERE for this event.
Waco Friends of the Climate Monthly Meeting
FEBRUARY 25, 6pm. South Waco Library, 2737 S. 18th Street
Waco Friends of the Climate will hold a meeting, 6pm, Tues. Feb 25, in the
meeting room of the South Waco Library, 2737 S. 18th St., Waco. Included
is screening of the documentary "Made in Europe," which explains the strategy
of European countries to compete with cheaper Chinese EVs, through advanced
local mining of critical minerals, extreme manufacture efficiency with robotics,
and consideration of the rights of the indigenous Sami people. Upcoming volunteer opportunities will be discussed. Vegan refreshments will be available. All are welcome and everything is free.
 Also, coming up in honor of Earth Day, will sponsor a Carbon Sink (Tree Seedling) Giveaway, 9am-1pm, Sat., April 26, at the Waco Downtown Farmers Market, 500 Washington Ave., Waco. Visitors may choose a green ash (deciduous) or a live oak (evergreen) seedling. Both are Texas natives, which are recommended for McLennan County, and prosper in dry conditions. Species information and care instructions are provided. The trees are free and distributed on a first-come first-served basis. For more information: email anorthc@aol.com
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