The 13th Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair is co-organized by the Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association and the Texas Center for Policy Studies. See new ideas in action, to taste, test, explore and interact with products and services for living sustainably. Friday & Sunday: $10. Saturday: $12. Weekend Pass: $25.
Learn how to recognize helpful garden insects and attract them to your yard in order to prevent pests and diseases through organic techniques. Amanda Vanhoozier will teach the class. Free.
Gather your friends, family, scout troop, and neighbors and do the “buffalo stomp” with the herd of seeders. Enhance the beauty of the trail system by participating in the annual seeding. Free.
Learn about converting to sun power. Free. Info: Melinda Haggerty, 972-769-4391, or Nancy Casillas, 972-769-4313
Get thee to Dallas City Hall at noon today says the Dallas environmental coalition.
http://www.downwindersatrisk.org/2013/09/dallas-city-staff-trying-to-pull-a-fast-one-on-eve-of-final-gas-ordinance-hearing-and-vote/
In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education is hosting a garage sale. All proceeds benefit the Wylie big cat sanctuary. Update 9/20: The Friday sale is cancelled due to weather but Saturday is on.
Irving-based Radio Free Rescue will feature Gabriela Cowperthwaite, the filmmaker behind the documentary ‘Blackfish,’ on its online broadcast this week.
The film, which exposes the cruelty behind marine entertainment parks, opens Friday at the Angelika in Dallas.
The archived interview is available on the website.
There are many ways for our members to participate. If you enjoy working outside among the trees or if you prefer research, the study of maps or working to help keep things organized and running smoothly, there is a place for you in the Dallas Historic Tree Coalition. No dues at this time.
Groups, families and individuals can choose any one of the seven locations listed in the registration form as a cleanup location.
All volunteers are invited to the after-party at the Panther Island Pavilion (located behind the TCC/RadioShack campus) from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with free food, door prizes and entertainment by Radio Disney AM 620.
Register by Sept. 8 and receive a free T-shirt.
The city of Plano offers an pportunity to operate a real Recycling Truck, tour behind the scenes of some of the city's collection services and explore ways you can help manage waste better while also saving money. Environmental Waste Services staff will answer questions. Free.