This newly formed chapter is a branch of the Native Prairies Association of Texas and will represent 13 Blackland counties: Collin, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Henderson, Hunt, Kaufman, Lamar, Navarro, Rains, Rockwall and Van Zandt.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss ideas, plans, and goals for 2015.
Info: Leigh Ann Ellis, laellis55@aol.com or 214-321-7159
John Tandy, a decendant of the Tandy family, will present on restoration efforts at Tandy Hills park. The Tandy family secured the property in the 1800s by way of a Texas Land Grant. This land later became Tandy Hills Park. John Tandy actively contributes to effoRts to return the prairie to a resemblance of how it appeared at the time his family settled in Fort Worth.
Info: Jo Ann Collins, joacollins@gmail.com or 817-689-0098.
An evening saluting the 18-year record of service on behalf of the environment by State Representative Lon Burnam, with Public Citizen's Smitty Smith, Former EPA Regional Administrator Al Armendariz and some very special guests.
Presenter: Jim Phillips, VP of Engineering, Independent Energy Alternatives, Inc.
Public welcome.
Topics covered:
* The Cost of Energy - How to Read Your Electric, Gas, & Water Bills
* Energy Wasted - How Energy Is Lost in Your Home
* Measuring Energy - Devices That Let You See How Much Electricity Is Used by Appliances
* Changing Behavior - Thinking & Becoming Energy Efficient...
What you can do to lower or eliminate wasted energy
* Measuring Results & Calculating Savings
A simple excel program to calculate energy & dollar savings
About the presenter:
Jim Phillips, PE, CEM, CEA, CDSM, GBE
The alphabet soup after Jim's name are abbreviations for:
* Professional Engineer
* Certified Energy Manager
* Certified Energy Auditor
* Certified Demand Side Manager
* Green Building Engineer
As human development continues to grow in Texas, habitat for our native wildlife becomes less abundant. To offset this impact, create a Texas wildscape on your property to provide vital habitat to our local wildlife. This presentation will detail the components of a wildscape and provide advice on how to create and maintain your wildscape using native vegetation. Free.
Info: 972-699-1687. KirkMiller@DallasSierraClub.org.
Volunteers remove invasive plants, restore trails and work in the butterfly garden. We'll provide water, snacks, gloves and tools. Wear sturdy boots or shoes with good ankle support. Bring sun screen and bug repellent. People are welcome to come and leave early if they can't stay.
Info: Rose Mercer rose_mercer@yahoo.com
Official debut of Dallas' first political action committee devoted to electing Dallas City Council members who support a more liveable vision for the city's residents.
First Tuesday Social Justice Films at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff presents “Gasland 2.”
In this explosive follow-up to his Oscar-nominated film ”Gasland,” filmmaker Josh Fox uses his trademark dark humor to take a deeper, broader look at the dangers of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, the controversial method of extracting natural gas and oil, now occurring on a global level (in 32 countries worldwide).
Refreshments are provided. Audience discussion will follow.
Info: judannwat@sbcglobal.net
Mingle with eco-friendly folks at this monthly meetup.
Join the Sierra Club for Ken Burns' Yosemite: A Gathering of Spirit, a documentary film produced to honor the 150th anniversary of the landmark federal act signed by Abraham Lincoln that preserved Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias. This act, the first time a government set aside land for public use and enjoyment, gave birth to the national park idea. This inspirational film brings to life an amazing time in America's conservation history. All welcome. Free. Info: Kirk Miller, 972-699-1687 or KirkMiller@DallasSierraClub.org.