A documentary that tells the story of America’s addiction to oil, from its corporate conspiracy beginnings to its current monopoly today, and explains clearly and simply how we can end it – and finally win choice at the pump.
The film is showing Friday at 7:30 pm and Saturday at 4:30 pm.
Monthly get-together and networking with green-minded folks.
In The Spirit of John Muir, renowned actor Lee Stetson will showcase Muir's dedication to wilderness protection and search for adventure in Yosemite National Park and other wild places. Stetson portrays Muir every summer for thousands of people in Yosemite National Park's Theater, and he will be in Dallas for one night only. $10.
Are humans causing global climate change? What is the evidence? What will happen to the planet? Why do people disagree about it? And what can be done about it?
A lot of people either (1) deny that the planet is warming , often claiming that it is cooling, or (2) accept that the planet is warming but deny that humans are causing it.
The Humanists of Fort Worth are hosting guest speaker Dr. Michael Slattery, who will explain the evidence for anthropogenic climate change. He has spoken on this topic to a wide range of audiences, including coal and chemical industry groups. He enjoys speaking to audiences who are skeptical, and he will entertain questions anyone has during his presentation.
Professor Slattery is the Chair of the Dept. of Environmental Science and Director of the Institute for Environmental Studies at TCU. He obtained his Ph.D. from Oxford in 1994. Among numerous other publications, he is the author of Contemporary Environmental Issues, which is now in its third edition.
The Texas Historic Tree Coalition will dedicate the Waco/Hueco Indian Village Live Oak Grove. This is part of Texas Archaeology Awareness Month, which features a variety of activities for those who love history. The trees are located in the back of the Helen Marie Taylor Museum of Waco History. Go south on Orman Street until you reach the red building. The grove can be seen on the left just before the building. If it rains, we'll meet in the Taylor Museum Auditorium.
Parking is not available along Orman Street. The First Baptist Church at 611 Jefferson Avenue has kindly offered the use of their parking lot. There is a walk from the lot to the grove.
Litter Stomp is a chance for community groups to band together and clean up Fort Worth neighborhood streets and parks. The first 1,000 participants registered by Oct. 17 will receive cleanup supplies, including gloves, trash bags and Litter Stomp T-shirts.
Register on website.
Pat Merkord, executive director of Native Prairies Association of Texas, will teach participants to recognize a remnant prairie in both urban and rural setting. This hands-on workshop will cover recognition of indicator species, how to use the internet to locate potential prairie sites, how to record what you see and report it. Identification of the major indicator grasses and forbs will be hands-on, with BRIT's live demo prairie examples and herbarium specimen pieces for study of detail.
Bring a sack lunch and walking shoes. $25/NPAT members; $35/non-members.
Register: http://texasprairie.org/index.php/news_and_events/
Eli Baron will share pictures and experiences of his bike rides around the world. David Griggs will talk about the upcoming fall elections and candidates friendly to the environment. Free. Info: 972-699-1687. KirkMiller@DallasSierraClub.org.
Prairie enthusiasts, master naturalists, bird watchers, landowners, educators and anyone else interested in prairies is welcome. Westside Presbyterian Church, 8700 Chapin Rd, Fort Worth. Info: Jo Ann Collins: JoACollins@gmail.com or 817-689-0098
Learn about Texas State and local birding hotspots at the Fort Worth Audubon Society Meeting. Learn which birds you may see at several different birding locations.