White Rock Local Market

New this summer to the East Dallas area is the White Rock Local Market.  Based on my initial review of their operations, what appears to make this market unique is the set of “local” requirements asked of each vendor.  Vendors must originate within a 150-mile radius of Dallas, offer a variety of sustainable or organically produced products and sell at least 60% of the home-sourced product directly. I estimate that there were about 40 vendors at the July market.  Special events, like live music, are also planned during market days.  What better way to start or end your Saturday morning White Rock Lake ride, walk or clean up effort?

For information about becoming a vendor, a list of market vendors or general information, please see their website.

The WRLM is currently held from 8am-noon on the second Saturday of each month at the Green Spot Market (702 N. Buckner Blvd. at Northcliff Dr. – map).

White Rock Lake Museum – Beyond Green: Toward a Sustainable Art

The BEYOND GREEN: TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE ART exhibit presented by the City of Dallas Storm Water Mgmt Dept. will be on display until January 2009. The exhibition provides general information on storm water pollution and gives tips on how to prevent contamination in our waterways. In addition, the exhibition highlights pollution effects in three areas: herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers; used oil and toxic materials; and illicit discharges. The primary goal of this display is to make people aware of the everyday behaviors that can have an impact on the health of local creeks, lakes, and rivers.

Date: August 30, 2008 – January 3, 2009
Location: White Rock Lake – Bath House Cultural Center – 521 Lawther Dr, Dallas, 75218.
Phone: 214-670-8749
Website: Bath House Cultural Center

White Rock Lake – For the Love of the Lake

For the Love of the Lake (FTLOTL) “is an enthusiastic, energetic group of volunteers dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of White Rock Lake Park as an urban oasis.” Volunteer opportunities exist for all ages (monthly, second Saturday, lake shoreline spruce-ups; the adopt-a-shoreline program).

More info is available on the FTLOTL site.

2008 Dates:

• September 13th
• October 11th
• November 8th
• December 13th

Registration Location: FTLOTL Office – 1152 N Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75218 (map). NE Corner of Garland Rd. & Buckner Blvd. in Casa Linda Plaza (Facing Buckner & Doctors Hospital)
Registration Time: 8-9 AM – Enjoy complimentary breakfast and beverages, get your clean up material (trash bag, recycling bag, gloves, trash picker-upper) and meet fellow volunteers.
Clean up Time: 9-11 AM (2 hours)
Questions? Phone: 972-622-SAVE (7283)