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 […]
Join the Balch Springs Library for Story Time with a special nature-themed guest reading from Rooted Futures Collective! After the story, children and families can explore the garden through hands-on […]
Discover the incredible ecosystem that once covered millions of acres of North Texas. Learn from North Texas Master Naturalist and founder/director of Rooted Futures Collective, Jess Reaka, about prairie plants, wildlife, deep-rooted grasses, pollinators, and simple ways to help restore one of the most endangered ecosystems in North America. This is a virtual event. Please […]
Join the Balch Springs Library for Story Time with a special nature-themed guest reading from Rooted Futures Collective! After the story, children and families can explore the garden through hands-on […]
Missed our first Blackland Prairie 101 webinar? We’re offering it again! The Blackland Prairie once covered millions of acres across North Texas. Today, less than 1% remains. Join us for an engaging online presentation exploring this incredible ecosystem—its plants, wildlife, deep-rooted history, and why it matters now more than ever. Together, we can help restore […]
Trade the usual Friday-night crowd for moths, music, and a few delightfully strange creatures of the dark. Join Rooted Futures Collective for a laid-back night of live beats, blacklights, and biodiversity. We’ll use special lights to attract moths and other nocturnal insects, meet some of the wild neighbors working the night shift, and enjoy a […]
Your yard doesn’t have to fight the place where it lives. Native Landscaping 101 is a beginner-friendly webinar about creating beautiful, resilient outdoor spaces rooted in the ecology of North Texas. We’ll explore how to choose the right native plants, work with your site’s sunlight and soil, reduce lawn gradually, support wildlife, and design a […]