Documentary follows Tim DeChristopher, a University of Utah student who derailed the illegal Bureau of Land Management oil and gas auction. As bidder #70, Tim bid 1.8 million dollars and won 22,000 pristine acres surrounding Utah’s National Parks. He had no intention to pay or drill. Watch the trailer. Free.
The way we design, construct and manage buildings has a huge impact on the way resources are consumed in society. The impact is felt both by the environment in which the buildings exist, and by their occupants. This course will address the smart use of resources in design decisions, construction processes and building operation. $75.
Presenter: Michael Warriner, invertebrate biologist for Texas Parks and Wildlife. Most press coverage on the bee decline is directed towards the European honeybee. Bumblebees have gone virtually unstudied despite their critical roles in agriculture and natural ecosystems. At this presentation, learn how to identify and record Texas Bumblebees to assess how their populations are faring. For ages 12 and up. Free.
RSVP: 817-860-6752.
9 a.m.: Backyard Composting
Arlington Master Composters will demonstrate how to improve the quality of your soil and spend less time and money fertilizing and watering your landscape.
10 a.m.: Irrigation 101
Arlington Utilities will discuss the basic parts of an irrigation system, typical maintenance issues, water scheduling techniques and water efficient technologies to save water and money.
Free.
Info: Dustan Compton at 817-459-6628 or dustan.compton@arlingtontx.gov
Develop a plan to succeed in drought conditions. Class held on Tuesdays. Free. Preregister: Dustan Compton at 817-459-6628 or dustan.compton@arlingtontx.gov
Guided hike on prairie remnant that the Friends of Fort Worth Prairie is trying to save from development. See web link for info and directions.
16th annual events featuring costume parade for children & pets, butterfly releases, butterfly exhibits and interactive butterfly arts & crafts. Free,
Jack Tidwell, manager of the Environment & Development Department at the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), will speak about Vision North Texas, which is an award-winning partnership of private, public, and academic organizations.
Two nationally respected conservationists will examine the impact of nighttime artificial lighting on physical, mental and spiritual health at a workshop and lecture.
Cindy Luongo Cassidy will lead the 5-6:45 pm lighting assessment workshop, featuring a walk-around critique of installed lighting on the UTA campus. Following the Planetarium show "The November Night Sky," she and Paul Bogard will present a lecture and Q&A.
Free but seating is limited. Register online to receive parking pass and directions.
The presenter will be Fran Witte, Sr. Community Outreach Coordinator, city of Irving, specializing in environmental education and program development.
Ms. Witte is the Secretary for Women in the Environment and is a member of the North Texas Corporate Recycling Association (NTCRA), the Metroplex Recycling Coordinators Roundtable, North American Association for Environmental Education, National Community Gardening Association, TOFGA (Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association) and the NTREG Yahoo Group. Ms. Witte is also member of the Irving's Greater Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce and serves on the Green Business Council and serves as a city of Irving Radiological ("RAD") team member.