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A SPECIAL EVENT FEATURING
HOWARD GARRETT, THE “DIRT DOCTOR”
NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO HOST
AWARD WINNING AUTHOR
AND PROVIDER OF SAGE PRACTICAL ADVICE
Howard will discuss the most successful methods for planting trees,
Organic gardening methods, and other topics of interest.
Attendees will receive a “free” goody bag containing
$75 of organic gardening products
The basic organic gardening guide
Entry into the raffle for door prizes (including a Japanese Maple)
Additionally,
Howard’s books will be available for sale; autographed by request.
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By composting we can reduce the amount of waste we send to the landfill.
In fact, at least 30% of the material sent to the landfill is organic and could be composted at home.
Composting at home is easy: Join us for a free class to learn how you can compost in your own backyard.
Spaces are limited so please call us now at 214-671-8134 to reserve your seat.
FREE. Sponsored by the City of Dallas.
Please drop off the following items:
DO NOT BRING:
Ecovillage Design course for the ecovillage forming east of Rockwall taught by Patricia Allison, but again, interactive with attendees. This is available only on a scholarship basis. If you are interested in a scholarship, please contact Terry at 972 251-1532 or 817 545-0140. There is no charge for the scholarship, of course.
| Patricia Allison will bring a 2-day Introduction to Permaculture course to Dallas in fall of 2011. Patricia is well-known in the Permaculture world for her inspiring and excellent Permaculture introduction week-ends. Come learn the basics of this answer to our world's need to live sustainably.
Dates: Oct 8-9, both days, all day from 9 until 5. Description: The introductory course, like all Permaculture courses, is a combination of lecture, hands-on experience, hope, and joy. It is a fundamentals course and sends you on a journey to create a sustainable planet by starting with your own home. |
Local businesses and residents have organized a community seminar about green practices and products that contribute to a healthy home and a healthy family for all. Saturday, October 22, they are presenting a free seminar in the McKinney Performing Arts Center at 1pm.
It will be repeated at 3pm on the same day.
The hour-long seminar will include presentations by Dr. Alyssa Summey, DC, ; Estella Scaggs, Nursing Manager of Environmental Health Center of Dallas; and Humberto Rodriguez, President of Advance Casas Construction. Sponsor is Collin County Affordable Housing Foundation. The goal is to bring to public attention the dangers of long-term use of toxic products inside the home and for personal use.
For inquiries or more information, please email hacienda1@gmail.com or leave message at 469.288.0328.
Celebrate Texas Recycles Day by shredding your personal documents at GreenStar. Fort Worth residents can take up to five boxes (about 250 pounds) to be shredded. Business waste in not allowed. Event sponsored by City of Fort Worth and Greenstar Security Destruction.
Email: debbie.branch@fortworthgov.org for more information.
Safe Disposal of Unused & Expired Meds
Keep Your Home Safe and our Water Free of Pollutants
Accepted:
Prescriptions, Over-the-Counter medications, Veterinary Medications, Vitamin/Minerals, Medication Samples
Not Accepted:
Oxygen Tanks, Needles and other sharps, Inhalers, Thermometers, Nebulizers, IV Bags
Participants are asked to:
Keep Medication in Original Containers * Mark through Personal Information * Stay in Vehical at All Times * Drive through the drop-off area and give medications to staff.
Email: debbie.branch@fortworthgov.org
BARGAIN SHOPPERS PARADISE! VISITORS CAN FIND UNIQUE AND UNUSAL ITEMS WHILE SUPPORTING THE REDUCE! REUSE! RECYCLE! MISISON OF THE NORTHEAST ENVIRONMENTAL TEAM (N.E.E.T.).
100 VENDORS WILL BE SELLING USED ITEMS AND/OR ITEMS MADE FROM RECYCLED MATERIALS.
ALSO ON SITE WILL BE FREE DOCUMENT SHREDDING AND A FREE ELECTRONIC RECYCLING DROP-OFF CENTER. THIS IS A LITTER FREE EVENT!
Email JAllen@richlandhills.com for more info.