Join us for the first official Future Ancestors community workshop at the Future Ancestors Library Garden. Together, we’ll build rainwater catchment systems, explore how water shapes our local landscape, and take part in hands-on activities for all ages. This is the beginning of a new outdoor learning space rooted in restoration, sustainability, and community care. […]
Time: TBD Can you solve nature's mysteries? Explore a collection of unusual natural objects and specimens from North Texas and test your observation skills. From strange oak galls and butterfly […]
📣 EVENT RESCHEDULED Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been rescheduled to Thursday, June 18. Twilight Tuesday: Moths & Pollinators will now take place as part of: Rebuilding the Village: Juneteenth Celebration & Nature After Dark 📅 Thursday, June 18 ⏰ 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM 📍 12450 Elam Rd, Balch Springs Community activities […]
Thursday, June 18, 2026 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Veterans Park & Future Ancestors Learning Center Free and Open to the Public Join Rooted Futures Collective at the Future Ancestors Learning Center during Balch Springs' Juneteenth celebration for an interactive community experience exploring how people, place, and nature are connected. Throughout history, strong communities have […]
Unearthing the Lost Landscape of North Texas June 24 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Future Ancestors Learning Center Before roads, neighborhoods, and shopping centers covered North Texas, a vast sea of grass stretched across the region. Join us for an engaging community conversation exploring the history, ecology, and importance of the Blackland Prairie ecosystem. […]
Rebuilding the Village Through Curiosity, Stewardship, and Community Location: Future Ancestors Learning Center at the Balch Springs Library What lives beneath our feet? How does water shape our communities? What stories can a landscape tell? What kind of future are we growing together? Join us for a hands-on day of exploration at the Future Ancestors […]
June 30 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Hope Community Garden Balch Springs Library Who lives in the garden? Join us for a fun, family-friendly exploration of the tiny creatures […]
Step into the hidden world of North Texas after dark! Explore glowing flowers, discover how pollinators see ultraviolet patterns, meet the fascinating insects and such that make up the prairie's "night shift," and observe live bugs at our blacklight station. This free, family-friendly evening includes interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and opportunities to contribute to community […]