White Rock Neighborhood Association

This is the year to grow your own fruits and vegetables! Our most popular clinic in 2009 was our "Spring Vegetables and Herbs" clinic and we will be hosting two clinics on that topic in March.

Many positive things come from growing a garden. Working in a garden can help to relieve stress and increase your overall activity level. Sunlight can improve sleep, deter depression and promote a stronger immune system. Growing your own garden allows you to control what fertilizers, pesticides and fungicides are used during the raising of your crops. But, most importantly, vegetables and fruits grown in a home garden tend to be more flavorful and nutritious!

When selecting a site for your gardens keep these requirements in mind. All vegetables need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. Eight to 10 hours each day is ideal. The soil should be fertile and easy to work. Improve the texture by adding organic compost material. Container gardening is perfect if you have space or soil limitations. Gardens will need at least one inch of water per week including rainfall.

For more information about home gardening, please join us on the following dates. Click here http://mytexasgarden.com/index.php/free-clinics/ for a complete list of our FREE in-store clinics. Clinics are held in every store.

Saturday, March 6th at 10:15 am-The Edible Festival!
Learn how to grow and harvest the best vegetables and herbs for our area! We will have special events on home gardening this day.

Saturday, March 27th at 10:15 am-Spring Vegetables and Herbs!
Come see and hear how to start and nurture a home garden.

Success in the garden begins with a good foundation! Become a member of our Garden Club and come grow with us! Visit www.mytexasgarden.com to join today!

Neighborhood Self-reliance and Sustainable Living Resource

WRNA members and sustainable living advocates John and Margie Haley are offering to
share their knowledge and tips with other WRNA residents on the following topics:

Raising Urban Chickens
Composting
Solar Photovoltaics(Solar Panels)
Solar Hot water and Water Conservation
Bee Keeping
Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting
Hybrid Cars
Canning and Food Storage
Community Gardens

For more information contact them directly at :
John and Margie Haley - 214-823-1537
Email Address: margiethirteeen@att.net

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WHITE ROCK LAKE SPILLWAY REPAIRS UPDATE - TRAIL CHANGES

To White Rock Lake Park Users and Other Interested Parties

Item #1 - TEMPORARY BYPASS TRAIL NOW OPEN

A temporary BYPASS TRAIL is now open and will remain in place for the duration of the construction. This trail directs trail users safely around the ongoing construction. Trail users are urged to use caution while on the bypass trail because there will be at least two construction zone crossings, and users must heed all signs and flagmen directing trail traffic.

Item #2 - REMINDER: THE NORTH TRAIL IS CLOSED

The NORTH TRAIL, running alongside of the dam, will remain closed for the duration of the construction. The trail west of the fish hatchery and bird sanctuary is available as an alternate route for users. The City's primary objective is to complete the spillway repairs as quickly as possible, while insuring public safety. Construction is continuing on schedule with an estimated completion date of first quarter 2010.

Please visit the project website site for additional information: www.dallascityhall.com/dwu/whiterock_spillway.html.

For questions or more information, please contact: Cassia Sanchez, DWU project manager, 214-671-9559