Speakers throughout the day talking about bees, native plants, prairies, bird habitats, sustainable gardens. In addition walks highlighting wildflowers, birds, insects and edible plants. See schedule on website. Free. Info: Jim Folger at publicity@ntmn.org or 214-663-2268.
Learn more about food issues, including GMOs, factory farming and pesticides, from visionary panel of speakers including Jane Goodall, Wayne Pacelle, Dean Ornish and Woody Harrelson. Hosted by John Robbins, author of The Food Revolution and would-be heir to the Baskin-Robbins empire. Free.
Bring your e-waste (computers, cell phones, TVs, VCRs, appliances and other electronics) to the following Snappy Salad locations for recycling:
9am-Noon
5915 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX, 75230
5930 W. Park Blvd., Plano, TX, 75093
6550 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving TX 75039
1-4pm
320 W. Campbell Road, Richardson, TX, 75080
5941 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX, 75206
2175 E. Southlake Blvd, Southlake TX 76092
With help from the Paschal High School Environmental Club, the FW Sierra Club will be accepting computers, laptops, cell & office phones, printers, copy machines, wiring & cables, remote controls, electronics, printers, ink cartridges, wiring, scanners, mouse, keyboards, monitors, TVs wiring, monitors household washers/ dryers, flat irons microwaves, lawn & sound equipment and auto/marine/ATV batteries. Recycle items that operate with an electrical current!
No light bulbs, alkaline batteries, refrigerators, AC units.
Family friendly noncompetitve fundraiser for the Preserve. Participants receive a raffle ticket for each of four trails completed. 11 am prize drawing. Registrants get T-shirt while supplies last. $5-$10. Info: Robert Rinker, 817-881-2736 or info_CRP@yahoo.com.
Earth Day celebrations featuring activities, airbrush tatoo artist, contests and food.
In addition speakers will offer programs prior to the fest at the Student Center, WSTU 1303:
9:30 am - Easy Butterfly Gardening
10 am - Big Time Into Small Things
10:30 am - Why We Do What We Do
Free.
Info: Joan Shriver at 817-515-7242 or Joan.Shriver@TCCD.edu or June Relyea at 817-515-7060 or June.Relyea@TCCD.edu.
Poet Evelyn Rogers will read from her book A Little Piece of Mind, and discuss her love of poetry. In “A Little Piece of Mind,” the author reflects on changes she has seen during her life in our social and natural environment. Evelyn Rogers is a resident of Dallas, and works for the City of Dallas Environmental Services Department. Free.
Info: 214-670-8403 or lochwood@dallascityhall.com.
Celebration of the end of the spring semester with fun, food and games and celebrating Arbor Day. Free for TCC faculty/staff/students. Info: Mike Cinatl, 817-515-3036.
This month we'll be walking through nature with noted Master Naturalist Jim Varnum and tuning up our wildflower beds, pulling privet and moving mulch for our new Meadow Trail. The Nature Walk begins at 9 am, Community Day will follow.
Documentary presenting the stories of a diverse group of women in five countries who have initiated solution-oriented environmental projects in their communities, towns and villages.This film features stunning images, poetry and music by well-known writers and musicians, including Alice Walker and Michael Franti.
This film is being offered as a part of the Dallas Community College District’s annual Sustainability Summit. Free.