Networking Night Out
with NTCRA and USGBC North Texas Chapter!
(North Texas Corporate Recycling Association and US Green Building Council)
Thank you to our sponsors - EWD and Balcones Resources
Thursday, June 21
4pm - 7pm
We have been invited to tour a local business that manufactures, and RECYCLES styrofoam! Yes, that useful, stable and decidedly difficult to recycle substance IS recyclable. Not only that, but it is 100% recycleable. Come see how it's done.
Lunch is available from The Texas Harvest Pie Company in Keller for $10.00. RSVP for lunch is no later than Wendesday, June 20.
Your choice of Turkey, Beef, Ham or Veggie Sandwich on Rye, Wheat or Whole Grain. Sides include mixed greens or chips. Potato salad may be available, please include your request with the RSVP as well as a preferred alternative.
More than 100 diverse artists and vendors will peddle their wares at the Dallas Farmers’ Market from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on June 16 at the 3rd Annual Jumpoff Arts Fest.
Hosted by the Unified Arts Creative Group, the arts festival features local musicians, performance artists, culinary artists and visual artists. Vendors will be peppered throughout the festival as well to educate the public on environmental issues in various industries.
Admission is free.
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
Drip irrigation is 90% efficient, promotes healthier plants, and is usually inexpensive and easy to install. Come and learn about types of drip irrigation and the basics of how to install it at this free class. Registration of 8 people is required in order to hold the class.
Cost: FREE
Registration required, to register please visit https://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3
Class meets at the Environmental Education Center, 4116 W, Plano Parkway, Plano 75093
MON, July 23 7:00pm-8:00pm
MON, August 20 7:00pm-8:00pm
Are you watering wisely or irrigating irrationally? When you hear "soak cycle", do you think of your washing machine? Are you trying to figure out how to keep that sprinkler head from spraying your fence? Then this is the class for you! Learn how and when to water your plants, how to make simple sprinkler repairs, and where to go for help.
Cost: FREE
Registration required, to register please visit
https://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3
Location: Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX 75093
MON, July 2 7:00-8:00pm
MON, August 6 7:00-8:00pm