Jeff Corwin, a devoted conservationist known for his popular Animal Planet shows, including The Jeff Corwin Experience and Corwin’s Quest, will speak as part of the museum's Celebrity Lecture Series. $25.
Mark Frauenfelder, the editor-in-chief of Make magazine, the leading publication of the do-it-yourself movement, will speak as part of the museum's Celebrity Lecture Series. Adults/$12, children, seniors/$10.
Texas Master Naturalist Chad Etheridge will discuss the natural and cultural history of the Trinity River in this adult workshop. Suited for ages 10 and up. RSVP requested. Free. Donations accepted.
Gathering for anyone interested in renewable energy, hosted by the Sierra Club, Blue Green Apollo Alliance and the Clean Energy Works for Texas coalition. Learn about the next steps on the Sierra Club's Clean Energy Works for Texas campaign as well as future campaigns that the Sierra Club will be running in the area. Speakers: Dave Cortez, coordinator from the Blue Green Apollo Alliance, and Stephanie Cole, organizing rep from the Sierra Club. Note: Everyone is responsible for own food and drink purchase but there may be the option of ordering pizzas as a group to keep costs down. RSVP Lisa Trope at Lisa@greencorps.org.
Join The Many Faces People in prayer for Mother Earth. PrayerWalker07@hotmail.com.
Learn to make ornaments from pine cones adorned with dried floral and other natural materials in this Dallas Arboretum therapeutic horticulture class. Space is limited to 15 participants so register early. $8.
Bring your old electronics for recycling. See website for complete list of items accepted. Free.
Three-mile trek through Coppell Nature Park. Benefits park. $15.
Event hosted by the North Texas Renewable Energy Group. Texas State Representative Rafael Anchia, House District 103, an advocate of energy efficiency, renewable energy and alternative technologies, will speak energy issues.
Volunteers needed to mulch trail, pull privit, pick up trash and weed wildflower beds. Bring work gloves and garden tools. Long sleeves, long pants, sturdy shoes, sun protection and water recommended. Group meets for lunch after. friendsofosgray@gmail.com