Sept 10 Tue – 6 to 8 pm

Farr Best Theater
109 N. Main St., Mansfield, TX 76063

Known by many as the Moonlady, Amy Martin, author of Wild DFW: Explore the Amazing Nature Around Dallas-Fort Worth, merges fascinating nocturnal nature insights from the book with her deep knowledge of the Moon. After this talk, you’ll be a pro-level Moon watcher able to predict where it will be at any time. Understand synchrony which creates tides and causes us to only see one side of the Moon. Discover how darkness and the Moon impact plants and wildlife, especially in urban areas. Learn how to live in tune with the Moon with gardening based on the lunar phases.

Tickets are free, but required to be assured of a seat. Link TBA.

We will gather in the circa 1917 Farr Best Theater in downtown Mansfield, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Mansfield Garden Club is opening the event to the public and will be joined by several area garden clubs and nature entities.

Wild DFWs will be available for purchase and signing. Special guest at the table include Wild DFW photographer Daniel Koglin, who will chat about the art of landscape photography and how he got some of WildDFW’s more spectacular photos. Pick up info on Mansfield area nature attractions and groups from the sales table.

Enter the raffle for two custom-grown datura, “Moon Flowers” plants and three signed copies of Wild DFW with waterproof Wild DFW stickers. Money raised goes into a $1500 scholarship fund given to a Mansfield ISD senior planning to study agricultural sciences in college.

The Mansfield Garden Club is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and raises funds for community causes through plant sales and monthly raffles. They design, plant, and maintain gardens at public facilities in Mansfield, including The Man House, original home of the city founder, Ralph Man, featuring plants historically accurate to the 1800’s homestead.

A journalist and writer for over 40 years, Amy Martin is also the author of Itchy Business: How to Treat the Poison Ivy and Poison Oak Rash, Prevent Exposure and Eradicate the Plant. She is senior features writer for Green Source DFW. A current project is Ned Fritz Legacy, a biographical website of Ned Fritz, Texas’ most famous environmentalist. Find her writings at Moonlady.com.

After the Rain art by Hiromi Nishizaka.