Authors Michael Sandler and Jessica Lee of Barefoot Running: How to Run Light and Free by Getting in Touch with the Earth and founders of RunBare.com will show how barefoot walking and hiking can help you reconnect to the earth and become stronger of body, mind and sole. Free.
REI and Groundwork Dallas host clean up and trail maintenance day around Fish Hole Lake, which is part of the Elm Fork Green Belt Park project. Lunch will be provided afterwards and participants get a REI T-shirt. Free. Contact Renee for directions: 972-490-5989 or RShippe@REI.com.
Eat, drink and discuss zero-waste sustainability.
The Rockwall County Historical Foundation will offer rare access to private land for a presentation about the underground rock formation where it’s been exposed by a small excavation. Experts have speculated on whether the subterranean wall is the work of prehistoric people or simply an unusual geological occurrence. Shuttles will depart the Rockwall County Historical Foundation Museum every half-hour from 1-3 p.m. on May 18. $10. See Texas Highways blog about it.
The North Texas Renewable Energy Group hosts Jeremy Starritt, Frisco environmental services manager, who will present a candid discussion about the recycling process, costs involved and what's going on with e-waste."
The North Texas Renewable Energy Group hosts Bill Neukrantz, EE, MBA, who will speak on "Cutting Your Energy Costs in Half - Top 10 Steps." He'll cover lighting, monitoring solutions, building envelope improvement, heating and cooling systems and renewable energy implementation. Free and open to the public.
The North Texas Renewable Energy Group is hosting a field trip to BE-Wind, a new wind turbine manufacturing company spawned from a 10-year-old aerospace manufacturing facility. The company formed last July after four years of testing, developing and engineering of their model "EOW2800" dual-vertical-axis wind turbine. BE-Wind incorporates their team's background of aerospace manufacturing, automotive engineering and prototype capabilities to build innovative advanced wind turbines.
A special two-night only performance of David Marquis’ play "The Land." Bring a picnic and a blanket or lawn chairs to share this fabulous story with the gorgeous meadow as the backdrop. Suitable for ages 13 and up. $10.
Join Friends of OS Gray Natural Area and the Arlington Parks Dept for this spring cleanup. Bring work gloves and your favorite shovel, gardening tools or litter picker upper. Water and snacks will be available. Info: friendsofosgray@gmail.com.