Conservation

Learn about native plants, fall vegetable gardening and herbs from the pros at this seminar. Bring your gardening questions. Free. 

Tour more than 30 local homes that feature solar power and other energy efficient features. Stops in Azle, Carrolton, Cedar HiIl, Dallas, Duncanville, Fairview, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Grand Prairie, Irving, Lucas, Murphy, Oak Leaf, Plano, Rowlett and Weatherford. Held in conjunction with the National Solar Home Tour. 

The event is free. It's a self-guided tour. Just look up the locations on the website and plan your stops. Hours are 10am-4pm but check individual home hours. http://www.dfwsolartour.org/locations.html

READ MORE: 

http://greensourcedfw.org/articles/solar-powered-homes-wanted-dfw-solar-home-tour-oct-5-2013

http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/09/18/5173684/north-texans-learning-to-live.html?storylink=addthis#.UjtFkWzCVaM.facebook

Energy efficiency expert Bill Neukrantz will share his tips for cutting your home energy usage in half. Info: administrator@firstjefferson.org or 682-465-0021.

READ MORE: http://greensourcedfw.org/articles/top-10-steps-cutting-your-energy-costs-half

First Jefferson Unitarian Universalist Church is partnering with Commodity RecyclingTX to host an E-waste recycling event. Anything that has a cord or runs on batteries will be accepted - no disposal fees. Email Karl at administrator@firstjefferson.org with questions.

Learn more about TCA’s water recycling initiative and how you can help educate the public about water recycling – “the wave of the future.” Free. Info: Dana@TCATexas.org or 469-531-6856.

Learn practical best green living practices. Hear from experts in the field and meet local environmentalists. Volunteer to share Plano’s message of sustainable lifestyles. Meets Thursdays. Free. Info: Melinda Haggerty, 972-769-4391, or Nancy Casillas, 972-769-4313.

Learn practical best green living practices. Hear from experts in the field and meet local environmentalists. Volunteer to share Plano’s message of sustainable lifestyles. Meets Tuesdays. Free. Info: Melinda Haggerty, 972-769-4391, or Nancy Casillas, 972-769-4313.

Ongoing class designed to encourage families to explore nature together. Each month features a new nature topic and is designed for elementary-age children and younger. This Month’s Topic: Amazing Seeds. Consider packing water and/or small snacks to enjoy with your family after the program. Free. Online registration required.

Join The Many Faces People as they work on the Sacred Land. Perhaps a repair to the Sweat Lodge or the Medicine Wheel? Love offering. RSVP: 214-288-9935. PrayerWalker07@hotmail.com.

Cleanup the Campion Trails along the Elm Fork of the Trinity River. Event followed by food, fun, music and prizes. 

Info@RockTheGreen.org. Register: RockTheGreen.org.