The biggest threat to wildlife today is loss of habitat. Learn how the Wildscapes program can help you create natural habitat in your own backyard, courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife.

From TX Department of of State Health Services:

The Texas Department of State Health Services has issued an advisory warning people not to consume or to limit consumption of certain fish caught in all waters off the Texas coast due to unsafe levels of mercury.

Women of childbearing age, including women who are nursing, and children under 12 years old should not consume certain fish off the Texas coast. The advisory recommends women past childbearing age and adult men limit their consumption of fish from this area to no more than one or two meals per month. A meal is 8 ounces of fish. (See chart below for specific recommendations.) 

From the City of Tyler:

Join us at the Tyler Public Library for the second in a series of classes and demonstrations by various local gardening experts. 

“East Texas Flower Gardening” on Thursday, May 9 will feature suggestions to make your flower garden perfect for the East Texas climate.  Flowers that will work in sun and shade will be featured along with ideas for use of color and design to make your yard a showcase. There is no charge or registration required for this class.

“Tyler is known for its beautiful gardens and we hope this class will give gardeners the skills to enhance their landscaping,” said City Librarian Mary Vernau.

Other classes include “Composting: Inside and Out” on Thursday, May 16; “Herbs That Heal and How to Make Herbal Lib Balm” on Thursday, May 23; “EarthKind Roses” on Thursday, May 30; and “Container Gardening” on Thursday, June 6.  Some classes require registration and a small supply fee.