Comprehensive course taught by Wayne Weiseman of The Permaculture Project. Permaculture — from permanent and agriculture — is an integrated design philosophy that encompasses gardening, architecture, horticulture, ecology, even money management and community design. The basic approach is to create sustainable systems that provide for their own needs and recycle their waste.
For more information, visit www.permacultureproject.com. Cost: $1,200.
I would like to have a Q&A about the up coming course. These credits you receive may transfer to your needed college credits. You maybe able to find a sponsor. We have a barter space for those who need to work for the fee. Often students become partners on our farm and landscape work. In Wayne's course, there is always a fresh relevant hands-on project. Housing can be made available; applications available upon request. You can earn discounts for every person you sign up, up to 6 that is.
Texas Interfaith Power and Light is hosting a free webinar geared to houses of worship. Participants will learn how to use the free online ENERGY STAR & Portfolio Manager for Congregations tool to measure and track energy use. Click here to register: https://energystar.webex.com/mw0306ld/mywebex/default.do?service=7&nome…
For more information email amanda@texasimpact.org. Feel free to invite others to participate.
Help the Richland Hills Band raise $2,000 and 10,000 lbs. Minimum $5 donation to help out these kids. Sponsored by Electronic Waste Disposal.
Eileen Birnbaum worked in the legal field for 27 years before begining the World Wear Project, LLC 2 years ago. Through her efforts, this business has been a force not only for landfill diversion, but distribution of clothing resources and fund raising for schools, religious institutions, community organizations and a variety of other nonprofits. Hear her story, get educated about opportunities to further reduce our landfill contributions and grab some lunch from the Texas Harvest Pie Company.
Event is sponsored by the Dallas Alternative Energy Group. Learn to be self-sufficient, resourceful, whether you live in an apartment or farm. Come meet our exhibitors who can teach you about canning, organic gardens, water purification solar electricity, rainwater collection, native plants in the landscape, chicken coop design. In addition, North Haven Gardens will have a speaker at 10:30 a.m. Free admission.
This event is hosted by DFW Ecovillage.The Texas Public Utility Commission has approved a 50 percent increase in wholesale electricity rates. Our speaker CT Loyd will explain many DIY no-cost and low-cost ways to make homes more energy efficient. He will also explain when DIY is appropriate and when we might need the help of a professional.
Join us for shark-inspired drink specials, shark trivia, a sustainable/local menu and a discussion with award-winning shark conservationist, marine biologist and documentary filmmaker David McGuire on hammerhead and great white shark conservation (talk begins @ 6 PM). If you haven't heard about the issues facing sharks, apex predators essential for sustaining sea life, see the article that ran in the Christian Science Monitor: http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/Opinion/2012/0813/This-Shark-Week-l…. McGuire is also speaking at the Museum of Nature and Science on Sept. 16. See GSDFW calendar listing.
Award-winning shark conservationist, marine biologist and documentary filmmaker will speak on shark conservation. Meet David McGuire at Party for the Sharks at The People's Last Stand in Mockingbird Station on Sept. 15 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Join a multi-city clean up focusing on communities served by the Trinity River watershed. Volunteers will contribute to make the city cleaner and prevent litter flowing into rivers, streams and lakes. Volunteers are needed to clean up by canoe or along the banks of the river. Volunteers must register. To participate, contact Alma Pohler at 817-860-6752 or by email at alma@riverlegacy.org.