The Dallas Green Zine

Are you interested in birds of prey? Did you know that a raptor center has been formed at Lake Lavon here in Collin County? Did you know that we have 5 species of hawk that cruise the skies of Collin County, 4 of which are here year round? Come hear Mary Schoeffel, the Director of the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, speak at this months meeting. She will be discussing raptors, the raptor center and what the center offers. A short film entitled “The Cost of Food” featuring Michael Pollan will also be shown to lead into our May 19 topic of Community Supported Agriculture. Haggard Library is on Coit, just south of Parker.

Collin County Satellite General Meeting - Monday May 19th at 7pm - Davis Library - “Community Supported Agriculture”

They say eating locally and in season is the way to go. Curious?? Many farms offer produce subscriptions, where buyers receive a weekly or monthly basket of produce, flowers, fruits, eggs, milk, coffee, or any sort of different farm products. A CSA, (for Community Supported Agriculture) is a way for the food buying public to create a relationship with a farm and to receive a weekly basket of produce. By making a financial commitment to a farm, people become “members” (or “shareholders,” or “subscribers”) of the CSA. Most CSA farmers prefer that members pay for the season up-front, but some farmers will accept weekly or monthly payments. Some CSAs also require that members work a small number of hours on the farm during the growing season. Davis Library is at Independence Parkway, just north of Legacy.