Conservation

O.S. Gray Natural Area: Work Day - Arlington

Work day at O.S. Gray Natural Area. Bring work gloves and your favorite shovel, gardening tools or litter picker upper. Water and snacks will be available.

UNT: Sustainability Leadership & Affecting Change - Denton

This workshop is part of UNT's Sustainability Leadership Program, a professional certificate workshop series to help participants discover professional opportunities in sustainability. Attend all 7 workshops and receive certification.

Cost for the July 29 workshop: $75. Agenda:

Fundamentals of Sustainability
Funding Projects and Programs
Changing Behavior
Stakeholder Involvement
Measuring Success
Public/Private Partnerships
Sustainability Marketing and Promotions

Greater FW Sierra Club: Film Screening: "Bag It" - Fort Worth

The Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club is hosting a screening of the award-winning environmental documentary Bag It. The film follows “everyman” Jeb Berrier as he tries to make sense of our dependence on plastic bags and their effect on the environment, wildlife and human health. Free.

Fort Worth Audubon Society: Scavenger Hunt - Arlington

All birders are welcome from beginners to experts — all you need are binoculars (or you can borrow a pair from FWAS) and a $5 entry fee.

Sign-in is at 5:45am at Al’s Hamburgers. The Scavenger Hunt begins at 6 am and ends at noon, followed by lunch back at Al's. Prizes and drawings.

Registration: Ann Hoover at ahoov@sbcglobal.net or 817-798-6888

North Texas Electric Auto Association: Meeting - Plano

All monthly meetings are free to attend and open to the public.

Lake Lewisville Environmental Learning Area: Nature Walk - Lewisville

Explore the Cicada Trail, the Cottonwood Trail, the Redbud Trail or the Bittern Marsh Trail. All ages are welcome. There is a $2 program fee for the walk, in addition to the regular gate fee ($5/person).

Texas A&M AgriLife: Rainwater Harvesting - Dallas

Learn the basics and benefits of rainwater harvesting and the effects stormwater has on the environment. Participants will learn how to collect and utilize rainwater at home and have the opportunity to construct their own 55-gallon rain barrel. $50 per barrel.