Conservation

PLANET SHARK SPEAKER SERIES
“Demon Fish: Travels Through the Hidden World of Sharks”
Speaker: Juliet Eilperin
Thursday, April 5, at 7 p.m.
TI Founders IMAX^® Theater, MNS Science Building (1318 S. 2^nd Ave. in Fair Park)

Presented in partnership with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), MNS brings you experts in exciting fields of oceanography. Listen to and engage with industry experts on topics such as underwater imaging and robotics, “The Shark Lab” in the Bahamas, marine fish and ocean exploration. Speaker Seriesticketholders can enjoy Planet Shark: Predator or Prey before and after the event (until 9 p.m.)

About Juliet Eilperin

CONNEMARA LAUNCHES ‘HOPS FOR HABITAT” BREWFEST SERIES

• Allen to host first charity fundraiser on April 7
• McKinney, Dallas also scheduled to host events

 A popular North Texas brewery and local farmers will take center stage beginning this spring when the Connemara Conservancy launches its first “Hops for Habitat” Brewfest Series on April 7 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Old Farm House at Montgomery Farm.

Rahr & Son Brewing Company of Fort Worth will be this year’s featured brewery for the series of events designed to raise money to support the Connemara mission of working with landowners and communities to protect and conserve critical natural landscapes remaining throughout North Texas.

Food will be provided by a variety of local farmers and producers throughout the series.

Tickets for the Allen event, at $50 each and limited to 100 attendees, go on sale to the public on March 5 at connemaraconservancy.org.

Sponsorships also are available for the entire series.

ALLEN TO CELEBRATE A GREENER AND HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE APRIL 7
Full day of family activities scheduled for fourth annual EarthFest

The public is invited to join nonprofit organizations from across Allen and throughout North Texas who will gather April 7 at the Connemara Meadow Preserve for a festival filled with outdoor activities for the entire family.

EarthFest 2012 - A Celebration of Nature, Health and Community - will offer adults and children a chance to learn more about the wonders of nature while enjoying the great outdoors.

The family friendly event, which begins at 10 a.m. and runs through 2 p.m., will feature:

• an egg hunt featuring colorful handmade eggs filled with wildflower seeds
• hands-on environmental activities for the entire family
• nature walks and bird watching
• kayaking and canoeing demonstrations
• wildlife presentations
• and much, much more

Next Time, Choose Drought Tolerant Plants

Saturday, March 17, 2012, 10 am—Noon; Held at the *CR; $5 Fee
Presenter: Brice Creelman, Shades of Green, Inc.

*CR - Community Room, Municipal Court Building, 301 Century  Pkwy

Reservations:  Andrea Smith, City of Allen - asmith@cityofallen.org - 214-509-4553

DARE THE WORLD TO SAVE THE PLANET

Volunteer Fair in Coppell – March 26

It IS Easy Being Green! Find Out How. Your chance to learn about simple ways to be green AND get involved in your community!

Volunteer Fair In Coppell Monday, March 26, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

The Dallas/Ft. Worth Population Study Group is holding an open meeting on Tuesday, March 20^th, 2012 at 6:30pm at the Crow Museum in the Arts District of downtown Dallas.

 The mission of the group is “To study, discuss and help support ethical solutions to international human population issues as they relate to environmental conservation, the strengthening of human rights and improving global health”.

Interested parties are cordially invited to attend, meet others interested in these important issues and get involved. Drinks and appetizers will be provided.