The Dallas City Council will receive its second briefing about the Gas Drilling Task Force and its recommendations for the new city ordinance to govern fracking operations. Mayor Rawlings and Council members will hear presentations from those seeking to strengthen the proposed ordinance—and from others seeking to weaken it. Residents should attend to demonstrate support for protecting public health and our quality of life!
Pop-Up Market at the Eco-Op
5-8 pm Wednesday, June 27
Dallas Eco-Op
1037A Shoreview Dr, Dallas
Confirmed vendors:
Worm Ranch * Savoy Sorbet * Wackym’s Kitchen * Texas Olive Ranch * Honeybee Guild * Calais Winery * LaGrange w/ Deep Ellum beers * Paul Quinn Farm * Make Scents (candles) * Sacred Heart Soaps * Noble Coyote Coffee * GROW North Texas * Recycle Revolution * Clean Air Lawn Care * and others to be announced
Gas Drilling Town Hall – This Thursday June 14 at 6:30 PM
Councilman Scott Griggs will be hosting a Town Hall to discuss proposed Dallas Gas Drilling Ordinance,Thursday, June 14 @ 6:30 p.m. at Hampton Illinnois Library, 2951 South Hampton Road. Learn how we can protect our City and quality of life.
Solar Powered Music Fest
When: Saturday, June 16, 2012
Time 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Panther Island Pavilion in Trinity Uptown, Fort Worth, Texas
1098 West Peach Street FW 76102
817-698-0700
A 100% Solar Powered Music Festival will be held at Panther Island Pavilion in Trinity Uptown in Fort Worth on Saturday, June 16.
The Solar Powered Music Fest will feature 10 acts over the course of the afternoon and evening. The popular English ska band The English Beat, power pop new wave band The Romantics, DFW favorite Jonathan Tyler & the Northern Lights and more will perform. North Texas Renewable Energy Group members will provide TWO solar trailers to help power various aspects of this event. The main sound stage will be powered by Sustainable Waves of Austin, Texas, with TWO large semi-trucks of solar panels and related solar energy equipment in what is likely the largest 100% solar-powered event ever held in Texas.
Free parking is located on the lawn of the Trinity River banks near the entrance of the festival. Additional parking under the Henderson Street bridge.
Learn about the factors affecting air quality, the impacts of poor air quality on a community, the link between air quality and energy sources and some ways you can make a difference.
SAT June 9, 2012 10:00am - 12:00pm
THU Oct. 11, 2012 7:00pm - 9:00pm
To register for this event, please visit http://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=12
What is the Live Green in Plano Volunteer Program?
The Live Green in Plano Volunteer Program is a local training opportunity for volunteers to work in partnership with the staff of the Sustainability & Environmental Services Department and extend information throughout our community. Live Green Volunteers will pledge to take individual actions toward greener living and help others do the same.
Series Includes:
- Waste Diversion / Consumerism
- Water Quality / Indoor Conservation
- Compost, Native Plants, Irrigation
- Air Quality, Energy
- Green Building
- Getting the Word Out
Material is presented through City of Plano Environmental Education Coordinators, guest speakers, volunteers, film, tours, demonstrations and class discussion.
THU June 7, 2012 7:00pm - 9:00pm
FRI June 8, 2012 7:00pm - 9:00pm
SAT June 9, 2012 8:00am - 5:00pm
North Texas Renewable Energy Group Meeting
Matt Grubisch with Texas Trees Foundation will be teaching about practices to help maintain trees and answering questions.
Class meets at Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Parkway, Plano.
Registration required! - Please visit https://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3
THU May 14, 2012 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Learn about green living from local experts and then tour the Environmental Education Center, Plano's only LEED Platinum certified building.
At this 3rd Saturday Tour & Talk, attendees will learn easy ways to improve air quality in North Texas and have the opportunity to speak with local vendors about their air quality concerns. Plano residents are also eligible to receive free giveaways!
Location: Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX 75093
SAT, May 19 9:30-11:00am
To register for this event, please go to: https://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3