If you like basic energy retrofits and enjoy saving a little money on utility bills, then you'll love taking energy savings to the next level. Learn how to complete advanced retrofits to increase your home's energy efficiency. Free.
FW Sierra Club member Nancy McVean will share pictures and her travel experiences from a recent trip to Iceland during Spring Break 2013.
Moved by stories of extinct North American birds, sculptor Todd McGrain set out to create memorials. The Lost Bird Project follows McGrain and his brother-in-law as they search for the locations where the birds were last seen and negotiate permission to install McGrain’s large bronze sculptures there. Free.
If you have never done a Count before, the best description is an all-day census of birds within a predefined 15-mile diameter circle. The Dallas Count Circle is centered near the intersection of Inwood Road and Cedar Springs. Dallas Audubon has divided the larger circle into 12 smaller zones for easier canvassing by teams of birders. Info: Reba Collins, rcollins20@verizon.net or 972-530-2412.
Local Audubon chapter hosts holiday potluck.
Carla Diana will share stories of designing everything from washing machines to humanoid robots, offering a glimpse into a future filled with digitally-enhanced technologies. She currently leads the Smart Interaction Lab, an initiative focused on design explorations in the form of tinkering and hands-on experimentation around topics such as expressive objects, digital making and sustainability through behavior change. $10-12.
Using River Legacy's unique riparian forest as a backdrop, regional forester Courtney Blevins will teach participants about the structure, function and value of trees. Learn about the Texas Tree Trails program and its benefits of identifying trees, learning about historical trees and accessing trees and tree trails using the Texas Trees Trails Web site. This adult workshop is best suited for ages 10 and up. RSVP: 817-860-6752. Free. Donations accepted.
Dallas City Council hosts a public hearing on the gas drilling ordinance before its final vote on it.
Environmental groups are urging residents to attend this hearing to ensure a strong ordinance is passed.
Contact Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings and the Dallas City Council : http://www.texasenvironment.org/CustomMessageOnly_TargetTemplate_choices.cfm?ttid=35
The Greater DFW Recycling Alliance or the North Texas Corporate Recycling Association join forces to host this holiday luncheon. $35/nonmembers. $10/members. Canned food donations appreciated.
For information about joining either group, visit:
http://ntcra.org/join-ntcra-today/
https://www.recyclingstar.org/support-us/join.html?view=Contributions
UPDATE: The luncheon has been rescheduled for Dec. 11.
Hike the 72-acre Meadow Preserve at the monthly open house. Free. Info: Info@ConnemaraConservancy.org.