This is the Young Sierrans first event for 2013. Help upgrade some of the preserve's beautiful walking trails. No tools are required (maybe gloves). Bring water and snacks. See website for directions: http://www.audubondallas.org/cedarridge.html.
The Fort Worth chapter of Texas Interfaith Power and Light presents Mary Gugliuzza of the Fort Worth Water Department who will explain how our water is treated and upcoming planning for our needs.
This 1,400-acre preserve contains one of the last remnants of the Blackland Prairie. Catch a glimpse of many rare plant species or enjoy birdwatching. Pack a picnic lunch and bring the whole family. Contact: Jim Eidson, 903 568-4139 or jeidson@tnc.org.
Family-friendly event celebrating the Fort Worth Prairie. Activities include making seedballs, historical marker tour, face painting, guided prairie walks, paper flower-making, demonstrations of soap and candle making, basket weavingm gourd art and live entertainment.
Entertainment schedule:
10:00 a.m. Bearclaw Singers and Dancers
10:30 a.m. Cowboy Poet Lanny Joe Burnett
11:00 a.m. Prairie Divas & the Outlaw
12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Live music by 3 Fools on 3 Stools
Calloway's Nursery is filling its 17 DFW locations with 50 varieties of native Texas plants for Native Plant Day. See website for listing of plants and store locations. A Gardening with Texas Native Plants garden clinic will be held at the above locations at 10:15 a.m.
Citizens Climate Lobby-Dallas Chapter hosts Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) via conference call. Sen. Whitehouse goes to the floor of the Senate every week to speak about climate change and the urgent need for congressional action. The group will also work on May action items and talk about additional outreach opportunities, etc. Snack foods will be provided so please RSVP. Info: Ricky, 214-606-4529.
Edible Dallas & Fort Worth presents the Chipotle Food Film Series. The featured movie on April 30 is "Grow." A minimum $2 donation for local charities accepted at door. All attendees receive a buy one/get one item free coupon from Chipotle. See movie trailer. A panel discussion will follow. Panelists: Chef Graham Dodds of Central 214, Charles Plummer with the Youth Village, Andrea Bithell with Oak Cliff Organics and Paul Quinn College from the North Texas Food Bank, with moderator Susie Marshall of GROW North Texas.
Also see listings May 14 and May 28.
This interactive workshop is geared to local governments interested in learning about solar development. It will provide actionable information on creating a local-level solar program, including overview of solar technology and why it's a viable option for our region; streamlining permitting processes; and innovative financing options. Presented by the SunShot Solar Outreach Partnership. Info: solar@icma.org.
DFW Clean Cities hosts this free screening of "Revenge of the Electric Car," followed by a panel discussion. Panelists: Dr. Ross Baldick, EV-TEC Center Director; Jason Buckland, EVGO; Steve Hanson, Frito Lay/Pepsi Co.; Lanny Shivers, Earth Day Dallas; Tom Anthony, Oncor; Lori Clark, NCTCOG. Refreshments served. See movie trailer.
Network and learn about green living and green businesses in DFW with environmentally conscious folk. $1.