Environment

Tuesday, July 12, 2011, 6:30 PM
Times Ten Cellars
6324 Prospect Dallas, TX (map)
We will be meeting in the private building behind the main building. Times Ten II
Price: $1.00/per person

“DFW Greenweavers is a power group of local, sustainable businesses that have been operating in the Metroplex as experts in their given Green fields.”

We will be following our synergizing format that we did last time. When people arrive you will be broken into three groups:

1) Home and Buildings
2) Food and Gardening
3) Health and Lifestyle

The first part of the meeting will be spent socializing with the people in your industry. There has been a great response from people spending time with others that are in their given fields.

After that you will draw a business card from the hat. You will then have a 5 minute 1-1 with that person and you will be giving their 30 second commercial! This was a HUGE success last time. Lots of FUN!

Clean Air Action Day
July 7, 2011 | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
CentrePort/DFW Airport Station
TRE East/West Fare Zone Divider
14470 Statler Blvd., Fort Worth 76155
(southeast of Trinity Blvd. and Hwy. 360)

BBQ Lunch and Alternative Fuels Expo
•Alternative fuel vehicles on display
•Ride and drive available to attendees
Panel Discussion
Including representatives from:
•National Biodiesel Board
•Propane Education Research Council
•Public Utility Commission of Texas
•Renewable Fuels Association

Limited Seating. RSVP required.
cleanairactionday2011.eventbrite.com
For more information contact:
Pamela Burns
pburns@nctcog.org
Jenna Cohen
jennifer@workingforcleanair.org

AT OUR FUN AND FRIENDLY MONTHLY GATHERINGS, YOU WILL:

• Get introduced to other eco-conscious people and organizations in your field of interest
• Meet and have fun with old and new friends
• Network with a clear focus on living more sustainably 
• Spark new ideas and turn them into action with the help of others
• Find innovative ways to meet the challenges of a sustainable future
• Individuals and businesses can gain understanding and support in making a real difference in the community
• Win great prizes !!!

Next Gathering:  Mark your calendars for July 20, Wednesday from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Are you ready for more networking and meeting other eco-leaders and old friends? We are working to bring you a great location...check back soon for the location. Bring plenty of business cards, be ready to meet people and talk about your business and share with others what you like about being green.

Join our experienced Nature Center volunteer photographer Dave Morgan as he teaches you how to get that picture perfect photo. He will be discussing equipment, lighting and other aspects of photography. You will be amazed at his talent and will learn how to be better photographers. Visit his website for a glimpse of his work. http://davesworld.zenfolio.com. FREE (with paid admission).

Current Admission fees:

$5 Adults (13-64)
$2 Children (3-12;under 3 FREE)
$3 Seniors (65+)
$1 Discount per person (with Military ID)

Learn about the creatures that live in our ponds and see how many you can spot! Included with admission ($8/adults, $6/seniors 60+, and $4/children 3-11). Pay at door.

Learn about water quality issues at a series of three Sunday
presentations at Unity of Dallas, 10:00 to 10:45 on July 3, 10 and
17.

The speaker will be Michael Bira, water quality expert with the US EPA. Topics:

- July 3: Fundamental aspects of pollution, and why it is harmful

- July 10: Water Quality Standards as the core of the Clean Water Act

- July 17: Plastics in the environment and their worldwide impacts

All classes are free and open to the public.

Michael Bira is an Environmental Scientist for the Water Quality Protection Division of the US EPA Region 6 in Dallas. He coordinates the Clean Lakes Program, works on nonpoint source water pollution, and does water quality outreach. He has Marine Biology and Chemistry degrees from University of Tampa and an MS in Aquatic Biology/Limnology from Southwest Texas State University.

Learn about water quality issues at a series of three Sunday presentations at Unity of Dallas, 10:00 to 10:45 on July 3, 10 and 17.

The speaker will be Michael Bira, water quality expert with the US EPA. Topics:

- July 3: Fundamental aspects of pollution, and why it is harmful

- July 10: Water Quality Standards as the core of the Clean Water Act

- July 17: Plastics in the environment and their worldwide impacts

All classes are free and open to the public.

Michael Bira is an Environmental Scientist for the Water Quality Protection Division of the US EPA Region 6 in Dallas. He coordinates the Clean Lakes Program, works on nonpoint source water pollution, and does water quality outreach. He has Marine Biology and Chemistry degrees from University of Tampa and an MS in Aquatic Biology/Limnology from Southwest Texas State University.

Come hang out with local chefs and buy produce in bulk at wholesale prices! These Chef Walks happen at midnight every first Thursday of the month during peak season:

July 7th

August 4th

September 1st

October 6th

CLEAN AIR MEETUP - THURSDAY, JULY 7th - 6:30 PM
This will be held at Picasso's at Inwood/Forest in Dallas, the usual
location at 6:30 pm. 

We will talk about:
.         Legislative Session- gains/losses
.         Fracking/Dallas Gas Drilling task force- what's going on in the Metroplex as well
.         Upcoming TCEQ hearings on the Dallas State Implementation Plan (SIP)
.         Tar Sands Pipeline - where is it now?
.         Other topics of interest - bring your announcements
If you can make the July 7th Clean Air Meetup, please contact Rita Beving,
Public Citizen Organizer, 214.557.2271

We have added an extra day to this annual trip because there are so many wonderful things to see and do in the DAVIS MTS.     Plan your vacation around these dates or come when you can.  McDonald Observatory, the Marva lights (by the way we did see the lights last August), hiking in the Nature Conservancy land, camping in Ft..Davis State Park or staying at Indian Lodge and lots of wonderful surprises you can count on if you join us on this remarkable adventure.  But the best thing of all - it's August and cool in those beautiful mountains.  Bring a jacket and a warm sleeping bag.  You will love it!! Contact nancy mcvean - 817 596 5209 - nancymcvean@gmail.com