The film Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time highlights Leopold’s extraordinary career, tracing how he shaped and influenced the modern environmental movement.
Tickets include 1 drink for the bar, appetizers, admission and talk following. Proceeds benefit the Connemara Conservancy. $25.
Earth Day celebrations featuring activities, airbrush tatoo artist, contests and food.
In addition speakers will offer programs prior to the fest at the Student Center, WSTU 1303:
9:30 am - Easy Butterfly Gardening
10 am - Big Time Into Small Things
10:30 am - Why We Do What We Do
Free.
Info: Joan Shriver at 817-515-7242 or Joan.Shriver@TCCD.edu or June Relyea at 817-515-7060 or June.Relyea@TCCD.edu.
Rainwater harvesting is a viable alternative water source for your landscape, garden, livestock, firefighting and both indoor non-potable and potable uses. Rainwater University will have presentations and hand on training from rainwater harvesting experts from around the country. From constructing a 55-gallon rain barrel or small home system; designing and installing large commercial rainwater collection systems above and below ground; understanding how to irrigate from your cistern. This event has it all. Sign up for one day or all three, daily topics out- lined below at http;//dallas.tamu.edu
April 16
• Small and Large Scale Residential Collection Systems (55 to 2,000 gallon)
• Irrigating with collected rainwater – with or without a pump
April 17
• Large Scale Commercial Systems (10,000 gallons +)
• Underground and Above Ground Collection Systems
• Non-potable and Potable Uses of Rainwater
• Installing an Irrigations System from your Rainwater Harvesting System
April 18
• Low Impact Development – Green Roofs and Rain Gardens
• Stormwater Protection
• LEED credits for Water Conservation
• EPA WaterSense Program
How much water to use when gardening and the types and timing of delivery will all be discussed in this informative class. Free.
Info: coppellcommunitygarden.org or 817-459-6628.
This program will give property managers techniques on implementing indoor water conservation, drip irrigation, new water conserving technologies, cycle and soak, lawn care during drought or water restrictions, proper plant selection, foundation watering, tree watering, and irrigation scheduling. This class is intended for property managers associated with homeowner associations, apartment complexes and large commercial properties but is also open to the public. Patrick Dickinson, Urban Water Program Coordinator with Texas A&M AgriLife Research, will be the speaker. Free.
Info: Dustan Compton at dustan.compton@arlingtontx.gov or 817-459-6628.
Documentary presenting the stories of a diverse group of women in five countries who have initiated solution-oriented environmental projects in their communities, towns and villages.This film features stunning images, poetry and music by well-known writers and musicians, including Alice Walker and Michael Franti.
This film is being offered as a part of the Dallas Community College District’s annual Sustainability Summit. Free.
There will be The Lunch Box and Easy Slider food trucks as well as educational and fun activities the whole family can enjoy.
Info: Rebecca Grassl-Petersen, rlpetersen@tarrantcounty.com or 817-321-4988.
Professor Wayne Meyer of Austin College will discuss painted buntings, one of North America's most colorful birds. Learn more about their unique songs, male plumage and feeding and foraging habits. Bird ID session prior to the meeting at 6:50pm.
The Blackland Prairie Raptor Center presents, a program featuring live hawks, owls and falcons native to North Texas. Meet our non-releasable education ambassadors up-close and learn about their unique characteristics necessary to survive and their importance to our environment.
This is a very interactive presentation so bring your questions (and camera - they don't mind their picture being taken). Please consider making a small donation toward this program cost (suggested $3) since support for the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center comes from these presentations.
Join other greenies at this monthly gathering. See website for parking info.