Conservation

Three-D animated version of Dr. Seuss' classic tale brings to life his tale of environmental exploitation and consequences. Discussion following. Free.

Happy-hour forum for people who want to exchange views on how business, the local economy, and ecological practices/sustainability can work together. Discuss a variety of ecological, economy-friendly concepts, including "Good Returns" and "Zero Waste." Contact: Eduardo Hope, dallasgreendrinks@yahoo.com.

Class will be presented by Anna Clark, author of "Green American Style" and president of EarthPeople, and builder Alan Hoffman. Clark will share her experiences and reasoning for building the first LEED Platinum certified home in Dallas. Her builder Hoffman will then speak about the technical aspects of the home and ways attendees can transform their homes to be more sustainable and energy efficient. Jinen Adenwala, President of CVAL Innovations, LLC, will review reasons to save energy. Free. See Green Source DFW story about Clark's home.

Environment Texas will be joined by experts, including Alyssa Burgin from the Texas Drought Project, to talk about water conservation. RSVP at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nH5ofutjw-qkrwXYN54BuT6Qgly72Itav9vEob….

Event celebrating International Migratory Bird Day featuring guided bird walks, birding activities, owl pellet dissection and face painting. Admission: $6/adults, $3/children (ages 3 -12).

Master naturalist Jim Varnum leads a leisurely walk around New York Avenue Blackland Prairie to point out early spring wildflowers and make suggestions for using them in your home landscape. Parking: Drive past the preserve, make a U-turn and park on the south side by the fence. Contact: prairie@arlingtonconservationcouncil.org.

The Texas Trees Foundation is seeking volunteers to plant, mulch or weed nursery trees at one of the largest urban tree farms in the U.S. Volunteers needed the third Saturday of the month, except June through August. Contact: Tyler Wright, tyler@texastreesfoundation.org or 214-273-6687.

SMU hosts Engineering and Humanity Week April 6-12. This year's theme is Water: Ripple Effects. The focus will be on the positive ripple effects people can inspire when confronted with current challenges. Opportunities to meet British adventurer and ecologist David de Rothschild and tour the PLASTIKI and hear hip-hop artist Emmanuel Jal, a humanitarian advocate for social justice and human rights.

Student-organized sustainability and music festival, featuring student bands, economically priced food and booths showcasing environmental organizations and vendors. Free.

Dr. Kelly Kindscher, University of Kansas, will speak on "Prairie Ethnobotan: Honoring traditional knowledge for uses of native plants today.” Free.