Conservation

Get answers to questions about renewable energy -- from solar panels to wind turbines to geothermal heating. Free.

Learn what happens during a home energy audit from auditors. Hear what homeowners say about their energy audits. Learn about rebates for energy efficient retrofits. Free.

Learn techniques for making your home more energy efficient. Plano residents receive an energy efficiency tool kit. Free.

Learn techniques for making your home more energy efficient. Plano residents receive an energy efficiency tool kit. Free.

Dr. Fouad Jaber, asst prof and water resources mgmt specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, will discuss water conservation and alternative water sources, including rainwater harvesting, grey water and air conditioner condensate reuse. For more information, contact Kirk Miller: 972-699-1687 or KirkMiller@DallasSierraClub.org.

The North Texas Corporate Recycling Association is hosting this recycling bus tour with stops at Hilex Poly, a plastic bag recycler, and CKS Packaging, a plastic bottle recycler. Meet for lunch at Chicken Hatch at 11:30 a.m. and The Foundry beer garden for networking after the tour. No jewelry or cameras allowed; wear close-toe flat shoes. Cost: $15/NTCRA members; $20/nonmembers. Includes lunch and drink at networking event. Registration deadline Nov. 13.

Volunteers of all ages needed to mix seeds and sow wildflowers. Call 972-538-5949 or e-mail info@keeplewisvillebeautiful.org for more information. Free Keep Lewisville Beautiful T-shirts and pizza provided.

DFW Ecovillage hosts a Sustainability Think Tank at 2:30 p.m. Participants are also encouraged to join the all-you-can-eat buffet from 11:30 to 2 p.m. for $10.

Dr. Richard B. Alley speaks on climate change and sustainable energy. Part of the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History's ongoing Public Knowledge lecture series. Cash bar and free snacks. Free parking in South Harley Street lot. Free.

Introduction to permaculture by Nick Burtner, who is back from a two-week course in Australia with permaculture founder Bill Mollison and Mollison’s former student Geoff Lawton. Free.