Citizens' Climate Lobby's Arlington Chapter is a non-profit, non-partisan, grassroots advocacy organization focused on national policies to address climate change.
This month, listen to Dr. Shi-Ling Hsu, Associate Dean for Environmental Programs at the Florida State University College of Law. He is the author of The Case for a Carbon Tax: Getting Past our Hang-ups to Effective Climate Policy
Info: Paula Luna, thelunas@prodigy.net
Opportunity to visit a rare 100-acre block of Blackland Prairie. The Native Prairies Association of Texas is raising $50,000 to buy it. It's near Greenville, within 90 minutes from Fort Worth and an hour from Dallas.
Meet at a location in Floyd near US 380 TBA and carpool to the site. Please RSVP on FB page. Attendance space is limited. Check page for developments.
Feeling like the time has come for Congress to take action on climate change? Come join the monthly meeting for the Fort Worth chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby. Now is a great time to get involved because we have several volunteer opportunities available to anyone who is interested.
We are again meeting at the Natural Grocers in their wonderful teaching room. Feel free to bring a grocery list since it also happens to be a great place to stock up the kitchen.
Basic Agenda:
Report out on local events
Work together on national action items
Brett Johnson, urban biologist for Dallas Parks & Recreation, will speak about the progress and setbacks about the Blackland Prairie parcels at White Rock Lake, including Johnson grass and Queen Anne’s lace control, privet clearing, mowing practices, Flag Pole Hill plans, and more.
Info: Leigh Ann Ellis, laellis55@aol.com or 214-321-7159
Don Young, cofounder of Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area, shares the evolution of Prairie Notes, the newsletter for FOTHNA.
Nature lovers are invited to join us for a fall mini bio blitz where we will document the organisms at Oliver Nature Park. Whether you're an experienced iNaturalist or just learning, we will be there to help you document and upload your finds! Bring your camera or smart phone to take pictures. Free.
Plants and animals that are not native to an area can spell trouble for the ecosystem. What are some of the invasive species that are unwelcome in the DFW area? How much damage can be done by small animals like mussels and beetles? Join a naturalist at Oliver Nature Park to get answers to these questions, and learn what you can do to help keep Mansfield safe from the species invasion! Preregistration required.
Expand your knowledge about some of the world’s most unique and exotic species of birds.
At the semiannual YardSmart seminar, attendees will hear from well-known local experts on topics such as winter vegetables, trees and composting. Attendees can question a panel of experts about gardening issues during the Ask the Experts session. A garden tour will follow at 1 p.m.
Free.
Rain barrels are constructed from repurposed food grade containers, capacity is 55 gallons. Each participant will be provided with insect netting, a hose bib (faucet), caulk and adapter. The barrel will be fully functional and ready to be placed under a down spout. Each rain barrel is $50 each, build one, two, three or four. (Please make sure you can transport them in your vehicle). Payment much be received at seminar.