Environment

White Rock Local Market - Dallas

White Rock Local Market is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit farmers market where local farmers, ranchers, and artisans sell directly to our East Dallas neighborhood. White Rock Local Market is a meeting place for residents to buy fresh, local and healthy foods, and quality arts and crafts.

WRLM is held twice a month – the second and fourth Saturday – at The Green Spot Market and Fuels. Second Saturdays are Everything Markets and feature farmers, food artisans and arts and crafts. Fourth Saturdays are Just Farmers - farmers, producers, and food artisans.

White Rock Local Market - Dallas

Grass-Fed Beef - Keller

Event hosted by Tarrant County Greenweavers.

Hear about (and enjoy the products from) the principal owner and decision maker for a grass fed rand in North Texas. In addition to some awesome, healthy food, we will hear about other projects including Thriving Villages and Solar Air Conditioning.

http://www.meetup.com/DFW-Tarrant-County-Greenweavers/

The Business Case for Water Conservation - Waco

Water Conservation Symposium Set for Thursday in Waco

The Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club and a number of other organizations are sponsoring a Brazos Valley Water Conservation Symposium in Waco this Thursday, June 21 to highlight the ways in which the region may meet its water needs through enhanced water conservation. The symposium, subtitled “The Business Case for Water Conservation,” is aimed at water utility professionals and local decision-makers but the general public is welcome to attend. Co-sponsors of the symposium include the national Alliance for Water Efficiency, the Brazos River Authority, the City of Waco, the National Wildlife Federation, and the Texas Water Foundation.

DIY Energy Savers - Coppell

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

Tour the City of Fort Worth Landfill - Fort Worth

Where does it all go? This is a question that EVERY resident of a metropolitan area should know the answer to.

Join us at the Fort Worth Landfill, located at 6288 Salt Road
Fort Worth, TX 76140 for a lunch & learn hosted by Allied/Republic Waste services.

RSVP's ARE REQUIRED for this event!!!!!!! Please contact Kate Vansanford at kvansanford@republicservices.com

Lunch is provided and the schedule is 'Come and go'.

Grab a friend, RSVP and head out for a day of adventure!

Learn more about similar meet-ups by visiting: http://www.meetup.com/DFW-Tarrant-County-Greenweavers/

Learn about Fort Worth's Residential Solid Waste Program - Keller

“Debbie has some fascinating information on what the current programs, participation and strategies are.”

Debbie hails from Kansas City, Missouri. She received a B.S. in Environmental Science from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa and an M.S. in Biology from Baylor University. She spent four years working for the City of Waco as their Recycling Coordinator before moving to Fort Worth. Debbie has been with the City of Fort Worth as the Commercial Recycling and Keep Fort Worth Beautiful Coordinator since late 2007 and enjoys the opportunity to help residents and businesses improve our shared environment. Debbie is married and has two boys in elementary school and enjoys reading, hiking and recreational sports in her spare time.

Dollar Day at the Dallas Zoo - Dallas

Dollar Day at the Dallas Zoo is a day when the zoo shows its appreciation to the community for its support with $1 admission all day and dollar deals on food items at select locations. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The zoo is located at 650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway.

Information: 214-670-5656 ordallaszoo.com.

Get there via DART Rail Red Line to Dallas Zoo Station

Interfaith Dallas Environmental Action (IDEA) Meeting - Dallas

The new-born "Interfaith Dallas Environmental Action" (IDEA) group will be meeting on June 19th at 6:30 PM at the First Unitarian Church of Dallas. All are invited as we continue to discover a shared vision for our interfaith cooperation. If possible, please bring a vegetarian dish and your own dinnerware.

4015 Normandy Avenue Dallas, TX 7520

Free Third Thursday at the Trinity River Audubon Center - Dallas

June 21st FREE Third Thursday

Trinity Bird Count Celebration Finale

Free admission all day Open 9AM-9PM.

Guided hikes and animal encounters throughout the day. Kids crafts, story time and bird conservation activities.

7PM Trinity Bird Count Wrap Up

Special guest speaker, Karen Walz, will present a summary of the Trinity Bird Count citizen science census throughout the Trinity River Corridor during the past year.

FREE Every month on Third Thursday: