Conservation

Lecture by Dr. Barron Rector of Texas A&M. who has a Doctor of Philosophy in Range Science (specializing in Range Animal Nutrition).

This program covers the basics and benefits of rainwater harvesting and the effects stormwater has on the environment. Participants will learn how to collect and utilize rainwater at home and construct a 55-gallon rain barrel. Cost: $50/per barrel.

Dallas Interfaith Power & Light promotes love, justice and care for creation through local action, education, and dialogue about climate stewardship.

Workshop to equip you to launch a fun, dynamic and effective school environmental program. Pairs or teams from schools are encouraged to attend together. Free.

Learn bokashi - a traditional Japanese fermentation practice that will allow you to compost even meat and dairy leftovers indoors. Cost: $5/residents, $9/nonresidents.

Discover how to start collecting water and where to find materials for rainwater harvesting. Free.

Free three-day event featuring screenings at six venues with almost 40 documentaries and children’s films. Films focus on issues such as food, water, natural resources and people making a difference.
For a complete listing of films, locations, times and film summaries, visit website.
Contact: Fran Witte at fwitte@cityofirving.org.

Learn to identify 50 species of native Texas trees, shrubs flowering plants and grasses that grow in North Texas and their benefits. Receive your Level 1 Native Landscape Certification by participating in the course program and passing the native plant identification exam. Preregister: mwalterslagle@yahoo.com or 214-701-1253. Cost: $35.

Learn how to teach young people about ecology and wildlife using fun, hands-on educational activities. During the six-hour training workshop participants will sample activities and receive a curriculum and activity guide. Activities are adaptable for all grade levels, integrated with core subject curricula and aligned to the TEKS. Teachers, informal educators and youth group leaders may take the training. SBEC credit available for teachers. Cost: $45. Pre-registration required: education@dallaszoo.com or call 469-554-7300.

Topic is “On Texas Rivers: John Graves, Roy Bedichek, and the Natural History of Flowing Water.” Speaker will be Dr. Kevin Anderson of the Center for Environmental Research in Austin. Meeting is open to the public.