Two-day international conference "Geothermal Energy and Waste Heat to Power - Utilizing Oil and Gas Plays" brings together leaders from business, engineering, finance, law and research to explore specific topics relevant to capturing energy that is often overlooked or discarded during oil and gas production. Contact: Maria Richards, mrichard@smu.edu or 214-768-1975.
Did you know heat beneath the earth's surface can generate electricity and heat our homes and businesses? Maria Richards, coordinator of the Southern Methodist University Geothermal Laboratory, will discuss this resource that could provide pollution-free heat for homes and businesses and
in some areas of our state steam for generating electricity. Hosted by the North Texas Renewable Energy Group. Free.
The North Texas Commission is hosting a water summit to discuss the growing demands on our water resources, proposed solutions and corporate best practices. Scheduled speakers include:
• Sen. Kelly Hancock and Rep. Eric Johnson.
• Lewis McMahan, Board Member - Dallas Region, Texas Water Development Board.
• Heather Harward, Executive Director, H2O4Texas.
• Jonathan Radtke, North America Water Resource Manager, Coca-Cola Refreshments.
• Tom Gooch, P.E., Group Manager, Water Resource Planning, Freese & Nichols.
Annual green festival featuring free wildflower walks, science-themed hikes, food vendors and environmentally-themed booths. Proceeds benefit Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area.
Master naturalist Jim Varnum leads this annual walk at the 160-acre prairie preserve.
Dr. George Diggs will be signing his book "The Hunter-Gather Within: Health and the Natural Human Diet." The book provides practical, science-based ways to improve health and address weight regulation using simple diet and lifestyle changes. Diggs will also be giving a short presentation as part of the BRIT Research Symposium being held from 1 to 2:30 pm.
Volunteers needed to help clear invasive plants at 160-acre prairie preserve. Two shifts: 9 am to noon and 1-3 pm. Bring gloves, work clothes, sturdy shoes, hat, eye-protection, sunscreen, picnic lunch. RSVP Don Young at donyoungglass@earthlink.net or 817-731-2787.
Visitors can hike at the Meadow Preserve for free at the monthly open house. Enter at Wooded Gate on east side of Alma, south of Bethany.
Master naturalist-led hike on preserve featuring more than 30 different tree species. Bring cameras and binoculars. RSVP to RSVP@connemaraconservancy.org. Free.
Guided 1.5-mile night walk. Wear close-toe shoes. Bring bug spray, flashlight and binoculars or spotting scope. Meet at the Suncreek Park circular parking lot (just west from the normal Connemara entrance on Alma - see map on website) at 9 p.m. sharp and then walk to the Meadow the back way. Sign up on the Connemara website. This event is not appropriate for young children.