Want to learn how to capture some rainy day water for use in the hot summer months ahead? Discover how to start collecting water and where to find materials for rainwater harvesting.
Registration required- to register, please visit https://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3
TUE, May 29 7-8:30PM
Drip irrigation is 90% efficient, promotes healthier plants, and is usually inexpensive and easy to install. Come and learn about types of drip irrigation and the basics of how to install it at this free class. Registration of 8 people is required in order to hold the class.
To register, please visit: https://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3
Class meets at the Environmental Education Center, 4116 W, Plano Parkway, Plano 75093 Hope to see you there!
TUE, May 15 7:00pm-8:00pm
MON, June 25 7:00pm-8:00pm
MON, July 23 7:00pm-8:00pm
MON, August 20 7:00pm-8:00pm
Matt Grubisch with Texas Trees Foundation will be teaching about practices to help maintain trees and answering questions.
Class meets at Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Parkway, Plano.
Registration required! - Please visit https://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3
THU May 14, 2012 7:00-8:00 p.m.
The Chamber is hosting an Energy and Natural Resources Public Policy Forum Thursday, May 17, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm at the Arlington Convention Center. The forum will touch on energy generation, water supply and other crucial infrastructure issues from a federal, state and local perspective.
Ride the Southside to celebrate National Bike Month!
Bring the family to join the Southside Bike Ride at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 19. Enjoy the family friendly, leisurely ride through Fort Worth’s south side neighborhoods on the 8.8 mile route, or ride a shorter 5 mile course – both kicking off at One Safe Place, 777 W. Rosedale St. Activities include vendors and sponsor booths offering health and safety information, a kid’s bike rodeo and members of the Fort Worth police, bike patrol and fire departments will be on hand with their safety equipment. Proceeds from sponsorships and donations benefit the Fort Worth Police Bike Patrol Support Group.
Celebrate National Bike Month in May by participating in Bike to Work Day!
Are you ready for gas-free and green?
Location: Haggard Library, 2501 Coit Rd., Plano, TX 75075
Thursday, May 17, 2012 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Is your yard work piling up? Let it! Learn the basics of turning that garden debris into garden gold through composting. We cover what to put in, what to leave out, and how to mix, moisten and manage your way to successful soil enrichment. We'll also teach you to use specialized red worms to compost your food waste and create a fertile soil amendment for plants.
Class meets at the Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Parkway.
Saturday, May 5, 2012 8:00am-11:00am
Registration required! - Please go to:
Don't let the worms crawl in and the worms crawl out -- put them to work! We'll teach you to use specialized red worms to compost your food waste. These use their waste as a fertile soil amendment to benefit your plants. Learn to set up and maintain a worm bin, and to harvest and use the worm castings.
Class meets at the Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Parkway.
Thursday, May 3, 2012 7:00pm-9:00pm