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ALLEN TO CELEBRATE A GREENER AND HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE APRIL 7
Full day of family activities scheduled for fourth annual EarthFest

The public is invited to join nonprofit organizations from across Allen and throughout North Texas who will gather April 7 at the Connemara Meadow Preserve for a festival filled with outdoor activities for the entire family.

EarthFest 2012 - A Celebration of Nature, Health and Community - will offer adults and children a chance to learn more about the wonders of nature while enjoying the great outdoors.

The family friendly event, which begins at 10 a.m. and runs through 2 p.m., will feature:

• an egg hunt featuring colorful handmade eggs filled with wildflower seeds
• hands-on environmental activities for the entire family
• nature walks and bird watching
• kayaking and canoeing demonstrations
• wildlife presentations
• and much, much more

No Water Landscapes—Hardscape Features

Saturday, May 12, 2012, 10 am—Noon; Held at the **RGFTC; $5 Fee
Presenter: Cody Hoya, Terrain Horticultural Design

**RGFTC - Ron Gentry Fire Training Center, north end of Central Fire Station, 310 Century Pkwy

Reservations: Andrea Smith, City of Allen - asmith@cityofallen.org - 214-509-4553

DARE THE WORLD TO SAVE THE PLANET

On Saturday, March 24, 2012 Southlake Town Square will be transformed into a green oasis. Green Fest is the community’s premier opportunity to learn about the many ways to be environmentally friendly, endow a sustainable future, and improve daily living by going green.

Green Fest Southlake is free to the public and scheduled for:

 Improving Home Energy Efficiency

Learn how you can improve your home energy efficiency and reap benefits such as:

·                Reduce energy costs.

·                Improve your health, the environment, and your home's market value.

·                Learn how to get a free home energy audit.

·                Learn about ONCOR's program that pays you to make home energy improvements.

RSVP for this event by going to http://www.meetup.com/DallasSustainability/

What to do During the Drought

Spring is just around the corner and now is the time to make sure that your irrigation system that's been hibernating all winter is operating at peak efficiency. Just like anything else, your irrigation system needs to be maintained. Since outdoor irrigation accounts for up to 60% of water use in the spring and summer we need to make sure it is functioning correctly as to not waste a single drop.

Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center Auditorium
17360 Coit Road, Dallas, TX 75252
Saturday, March 24
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Click here for a location map and a list of area restaurants.

Landscape designer and author Bonnie Reese of Beautiful Landscapes will be the speaker at both sessions. The first 100 attendees at each session will receive a copy of Ms. Reese’s book, “Common-Sense Landscaping.” Attendees can also enter a drawing for free bags of Green Sense organic fertilizer from Rohde’s Nursery and Nature Store.

Learn about green living from local experts and then tour the Environmental Education Center, Plano's only LEED Platinum certified building. 

At this 3rd Saturday Tour & Talk, attendees will learn how to reduce use of water, pesticides and fertilizers by landscaping with native and adapted plants. 

Location: Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX 75093 

Saturday, March 17, 9:30-11:00am 

Pre-registration required http://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/

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