Pop-Up Market at the Eco-Op
5-8 pm Wednesday, June 27
Dallas Eco-Op
1037A Shoreview Dr, Dallas
Confirmed vendors:
Worm Ranch * Savoy Sorbet * Wackym’s Kitchen * Texas Olive Ranch * Honeybee Guild * Calais Winery * LaGrange w/ Deep Ellum beers * Paul Quinn Farm * Make Scents (candles) * Sacred Heart Soaps * Noble Coyote Coffee * GROW North Texas * Recycle Revolution * Clean Air Lawn Care * and others to be announced
July 12 at 6:30 pm at 133 Parkway Blvd in Coppell, Tx.
Keep Coppell Beautiful and The City of Coppell is offering a DYI class on how to make your residence more energy efficient, since a building can contribute up to 40% of electrical use in the summer heat. The class will be offered as an ecoCoppell initiative to educate others on the importance and benefits of conserving energy by doing a few simple steps around the home More information...
You can find more info at coppellcommunitygardens.com.
Fire Station 3 Training Room
133 Parkway Blvd.
Coppell, Tx
Gas Drilling Town Hall – This Thursday June 14 at 6:30 PM
Councilman Scott Griggs will be hosting a Town Hall to discuss proposed Dallas Gas Drilling Ordinance,Thursday, June 14 @ 6:30 p.m. at Hampton Illinnois Library, 2951 South Hampton Road. Learn how we can protect our City and quality of life.
This water-themed tour will allow you and your family to explore the water conservation-related aspects of the building as well as visit with vendors to talk about products you can use to conserve water.
Location: Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX 75093
REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 17
SAT, July 21 9:30-11:00am
The Solar Car Challenge originated in 1993, and has been recognized by "Technology & Learning" as one of the top ten education programs in the country. The program teaches high school students how to build roadworthy solar cars, and then provides a safe environment to race. NTREG members will participate in various aspects of the race and related activities.
See the Race Calendar Page for a schedule of events being held this year at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth.
By way of design, air conditioning units produce condensate water that must be removed to prevent water damage to the equipment and the building structure. Most often, the central air conditioner (AC) condensate drains off of the A-coil into a drip pan; then runs into a hose connected to the sewer system. Did you know that a central AC for an entire home can collect 5 to 20 gallons of condensate water per day, equating to more than 300 gallons per month in the summer. Depending on the location of the central AC, this water can be easily captured, stored and used. Students in this class will learn more about the benefits and how to collect water from the AC unit.
*Part of Irving’s Urban Farming Lecture Series
Thursday, July 26
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Valley Ranch Library
401 Cimarron Trail
Speaker: Ernie Filippone, Chief Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector, City of Irving
To register online click here.
For more information, call the Office of Environmental Stewardship at (972) 742-2296.
Solar Powered Music Fest
When: Saturday, June 16, 2012
Time 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Panther Island Pavilion in Trinity Uptown, Fort Worth, Texas
1098 West Peach Street FW 76102
817-698-0700
A 100% Solar Powered Music Festival will be held at Panther Island Pavilion in Trinity Uptown in Fort Worth on Saturday, June 16.
The Solar Powered Music Fest will feature 10 acts over the course of the afternoon and evening. The popular English ska band The English Beat, power pop new wave band The Romantics, DFW favorite Jonathan Tyler & the Northern Lights and more will perform. North Texas Renewable Energy Group members will provide TWO solar trailers to help power various aspects of this event. The main sound stage will be powered by Sustainable Waves of Austin, Texas, with TWO large semi-trucks of solar panels and related solar energy equipment in what is likely the largest 100% solar-powered event ever held in Texas.
Free parking is located on the lawn of the Trinity River banks near the entrance of the festival. Additional parking under the Henderson Street bridge.
This event is free and open to the public.
Please register for these and any “green” classes in Irving by visiting www.cityofirving.org/begreen, then click on “Educational Opportunities”. For more information, call 972-742-2296.
Oftentimes we get excited about solar, wind and geothermal installations as a possible solution to our energy consumption, but those types of energy solutions can be expensive. Start with baby steps. This class will teach students simple auditing techniques for detecting drafty areas in the home as well as inexpensive follow-up solutions to fixing those leaks.
Tuesday, June 5
6 to 7:30 p.m.
West Irving Library
4444 W. Rochelle Road
North Texas Renewable Energy Group June Meeting
Saturday, June 9th 10-noon REI Dallas. www.ntreg.org
Dr. Lehman Marks, Winston Solar Car Challenge Event Coordinator
The Winston Solar Car Challenge is an annual event for high-school students, where the students themselves design, build, and race a totally solar powered car.
Girls! This isn't just for guys! The 2011 Solar Car Challenge race was won by the Houston Lady Racers from Houston High in Houston, Mississippi!