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Kayak Tour of the Beaver Pond - Lewisville

Kayak Tours of the Beaver Pond
1:00 — 3:00 p.m.—May 27, 2012

Paddlers of all skill levels are invited to join LLELA’s certified kayaking instructors as we explore the Beaver Pond Paddling Trail. No prior kayaking experience is necessary. The Beaver Pond is a wildlife magnet, and there will be great opportunities to view herons, ducks, turtles, frogs, and other wildlife species. After basic kayaking and safety instruction, we’ll travel together about one mile through shady willow thickets, open water, and floating rafts of water lilies and other aquatic vegetation.


The activity is limited to 10 paddlers, ages 7 years and up. Kayaks, paddles, and PFDs are provided. The fee is $7 per paddler, in addition to LLELA’s regular admission fee of $5/person. Registration is required at 972-219-3930 or lisacole@unt.edu.

Sharky Sunday - Shark Stewards - Kayla Ellis - Dallas

 
Shark Stewards Texas' student campaign organizer (and high-school junior) Kayla Ellis will be speaking about diving with sharks at the Museum of Nature and Science on Sunday, May 20th.  Bring the family!  It's from 1:00-3:00 PM (Kayla will speak at 2:00).  Click here for details: http://dallasmuseumnatureandscience.org/sharks/ai1ec_event/sharky-sunday-exhibitor-tbd-3/?instance_id=442
 
This is a timely talk as sharks should be more visible in Texas in the months to come.  Our organization is trying to get support for a ban on shark finning, which passed with bipartisan support in California, Washington, Oregon and Hawaii - and is being fast-tracked in Illinois as I type this.  Already approved by the Illinois House and Senate, the bill is awaiting the Governor's signature to become a law.  We think Texas can be the next state to speak up for sharks, and the sustainability of our seas!
 

Sierra Club June Meeting - Dallas

Dallas Sierra Club General Meeting - Tuesday, June 12

Urban Wilderness: The Surprising Link Between Nature and Prosperity
Gary Olp, environmental architect, will discuss how the built environment has an effect on ourselves and all living organisms and systems, and will show examples of architecture that integrates buildings into the natural environment.

We are becoming more removed from a sense of reverence for the wild places.  Every square inch of soil under our feet is a wild place, home to living organisms and a teeming unseen wilderness!

Planet Shark Speaker Series - David Gallo - Dallas

Exhibit Enhancements

  • Planet Shark Speaker Series *FREE - The four-part Planet Shark Speaker Seriesculminates Thursday, July 19 with David Gallo, Director of Special Projects at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Featured in Underwater Universe on “The History Channel,” Dave will discuss The Secrets of the Sea: Exploring Neptune’s Realm. His presentation will review some of the most recent oceanographic discoveries and will introduce the audience to the next generation of technologies that will lead us into the future of ocean exploration.

 

Speaking Engagement - Frances Moore Lappé - Fort Worth

 
ECO-MIND AUTHOR FRANCES MOORE LAPPÉ
 TO SPEAK IN FORT WORTH JUNE 24
 
Frances Moore Lappé, author of the 1971 best-seller "Diet for a Small Planet" and the 2011 book "Eco-Mind", will speak at First Jefferson Unitarian Universalist Church, 1959 Sandy Lane, Fort Worth, Texas, on June 24  at 11 a.m.
 
The engagement is free and open to the public. Lappé will be signing books following her talk.
 

Star Party - Ft Worth

SKY EVENTS

Join the Noble Planetarium staff and members of the Fort Worth Astronomical Society for free monthly Star Parties. You’ll find plenty of telescopes for viewing and even more astronomy buffs to help you navigate your way through the skies. Star Parties are held once a month held in front of the Museum, on Gendy Street. The party begins at dusk, weather permitting, and lasts until approximately 10:30 p.m. Best of all, it’s FREE! Note, parking is available in the lot south of Harley Street.

Dates for 2012 star parties:

  • June 23*

  • July 28

  • August 25

  • September  22

  • October 6     "Stars over Euless"

  • November 17

*To be held in the Museum Lot, directly south of the Museum (corner of Harley and Montgomery)

ARCSA Level 200 Rainwater Harvesting Workshop - Dallas

ARCSA Level 200
Rainwater Harvesting Workshop

June 26-27, 2012

ARCSA's 200-level workshop is a two-day, in-depth rainwater harvesting course required for those seeking ARCSA Accredited Professional (AP) status. This course provides attendees with knowledge for rainwater harvesting design and installation for both outdoor and in-home rainwater use; sanitation for potable uses; rules and regulations, guidelines and restrictions; business management; project planning; site and installation safety; and system construction and maintenance. The course will follow the Texas A&M University "Rainwater Harvesting Planning" manual, which is included in the cost. Morning Coffee and Lunch provided. Click Here for a Tentative Agenda.

Saving from a Rainy Day - Making a Rain Barrel - Dallas

Saving from a Rainy Day - Making a Rain Barrel 
Tuesday, June 19, 2012     6:30 - 8:30 PM

Sponsor:  Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Urban Solutions Center

Dr. Dotty Woodson, Extension Program Specialist - Water Resources will be teaching this class and will provide participants the opportunity to construct a 55 gallon rain barrel as well as discuss installing an efficient irrigation system.  The rain barrel* is yours to take home!

Cost:  $50.00 each barrel (covers cost of rain barrel and materials)

*Rain barrels measure 24 inches in diameter and 36 inches tall.  Please bring a vehicle large enough to haul your rain barrel(s) home.

Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center
Whitehurst Atrium
17360 Coit Road
Dallas, Texas 75252

Information and to register on-line at http://dallas.tamu.edu/ 

Repeated on August 14, October 16 in 2012

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