Choose any one of the seven locations listed in the online registration form as a cleanup location. Register by Sept. 8 and receive a free T-shirt. Cleanup followed by after-party at Panther Island Pavilion north of downtown. Register: TRWD.com/TrinityTrashBash.
Peter Payton, executive director of Groundwork Dallas, will discuss the development of the eco-classroom on the Elm Fork of the Trinity River, the revitalization of the Trinity River and the development of the Trinity Greenbelt as a regional education and recreation epicenter. Free.
Walk and talk while picking up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club's adopted section of White Rock Lake Park. Area is a prairie restoration area, so there are always birds and wildflowers. Gloves, trash bags, etc. provided. Brunch after. Info: Carol Nash: 214-824-0244.
Class will cover advanced backpacking tips and skills including winter camping, fly-drive planning, equipment, bear barrel packing and week-plus long trekking. $20. Info: Bill Greer: 972-247-0446.
Learn the key points of tree selection and placement to ensure that trees that you plant are a success. Plus learn about the city of Dallas' electricity generation from a renewable source: biogas. Free. Info: KirkMiller@DallasSierraClub.org.
Guided 1.5-mile night walk. Bring flashlight and binoculars or spotting scope. Meet at the Suncreek Park circular parking lot at 9pm sharp. Hike is not appropriate for young children. Free. Register: ConnemaraConservancy.org.
Expect to see 30-plus species. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them. Free. Info@ConnemaraConservancy.org. ConnemaraConservancy.org.
The Dallas City Council will begin discussions on a proposed plastic bag ban.
IN THE NEWS: http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Dallas-City-Council-to-Discuss-Plastic-Bag-Ban-220299751.html
Stroll through the butterfly house and gardens then go inside for a book signing and Q & A session with Ms. Ajilvsgi, who works as a butterfly and plant specialist in Austin. Considered among the nation’s top plant and butterfly experts, she is the author of “Wildflowers of Texas” and “Butterfly Gardening for Texas.” Local butterfly expert Dale Clark will also be on hand to answer questions. Free.
Note: Books will be on sale at gift shop. RSVP to SGardner@TexasDiscoveryGardens.org if you'd like to reserve a one.
Bring your favorite recipe or project and we'll exchange tips about how to turn scrap paper into stationery and cards. We'll also be talking about the latest environmental news and member suggested topics.