Environment

DINOSAUR TRAIN NATURE TRACKERS CLUB
Sunday, April 1, from noon - 5 p.m.
MNS Science Building (1318 S. 2nd Ave.) and Nature Building (3535 Grand Ave.)
In conjunction with KERA

Come explore the outdoors, get down to nature and join the Dinosaur Train Nature Trackers Club by completing a variety of hands-on, nature-friendly tasks that lead to exciting discoveries. Enjoy appearances by Buddy the Dinosaur throughout the day! Plus take a break and watch half-hour episodes of Dinosaur Train, including a special segment featuring Carla the shark, in the MNS Science Building auditorium. (Shows will run throughout the afternoon.)

CONNEMARA LAUNCHES ‘HOPS FOR HABITAT” BREWFEST SERIES

• Allen to host first charity fundraiser on April 7
• McKinney, Dallas also scheduled to host events

 A popular North Texas brewery and local farmers will take center stage beginning this spring when the Connemara Conservancy launches its first “Hops for Habitat” Brewfest Series on April 7 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Old Farm House at Montgomery Farm.

Rahr & Son Brewing Company of Fort Worth will be this year’s featured brewery for the series of events designed to raise money to support the Connemara mission of working with landowners and communities to protect and conserve critical natural landscapes remaining throughout North Texas.

Food will be provided by a variety of local farmers and producers throughout the series.

Tickets for the Allen event, at $50 each and limited to 100 attendees, go on sale to the public on March 5 at connemaraconservancy.org.

Sponsorships also are available for the entire series.

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

Next Time, Choose Drought Tolerant Plants

Saturday, March 17, 2012, 10 am—Noon; Held at the *CR; $5 Fee
Presenter: Brice Creelman, Shades of Green, Inc.

*CR - Community Room, Municipal Court Building, 301 Century  Pkwy

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

Volunteer Fair in Coppell – March 26

It IS Easy Being Green! Find Out How. Your chance to learn about simple ways to be green AND get involved in your community!

Volunteer Fair In Coppell Monday, March 26, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

What: March Community Day at O.S. Gray

When:   Saturday March 10, 2012

Where:  O.S. Gray Natural Area, 2021 W. Abram St.

Time:  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Info: friendsofosgray@gmail.com 

Please bring work gloves and your favorite weeding tools or litter picker upper.

Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and for working in a natural area 

(long pants, long sleeves, sturdy shoes).