Environment

Documentary, produced by Dallas-based Dolphin Blue, “Cry Heard ‘Round the World: The Journey to DC to Take a Stand for Mother Earth,” follows college students and other Texans on a bus trip to Washington, DC for the largest climate rally in the history of the United States to protest the Keystone XL pipeline. The documentary also chronicles the effects of the pipeline on ordinary people. Limited seating. Reservations required on website. Free.

Trailer. 

The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture brings Tony Robinson, adjunct professor of environmental sustainability at SMU and associate editor at EarthPeople Media, back for another series on Culture and the Environment: Humans in the Natural World. The lecture series will continue over four Wednesdays: February 12th, March 12th, April 9th, and May 14th and is open to members, non-members and teachers. 

ECOLOGY, February 12. Ecology is a truly interdisciplinary field, integrating such disciplines as biology, philosophy, chemistry, ethics, etc. What does ecology tell us about how the human organism interacts with its environment? Do human beings have a different kind of relationship with the biosphere than other organisms? Is culture part of the answer?

The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture brings Tony Robinson, adjunct professor of environmental sustainability at SMU and associate editor at EarthPeople Media, back for another series on Culture and the Environment: Humans in the Natural World. The lecture series will continue over four Wednesdays: Feb. 12, March 12, April 9 and May 14 and is open to members, non-members and teachers.

ECOLOGY, February 12. Ecology is a truly interdisciplinary field, integrating such disciplines as biology, philosophy, chemistry, ethics, etc. What does ecology tell us about how the human organism interacts with its environment? Do human beings have a different kind of relationship with the biosphere than other organisms? Is culture part of the answer? 

The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture brings Tony Robinson, adjunct professor of environmental sustainability at SMU and associate editor at EarthPeople Media, back for another series on Culture and the Environment: Humans in the Natural World. The lecture series will continue over four Wednesdays: Feb. 12, March 12, April 9 and May 14 and is open to members, non-members and teachers.

ECOLOGY, February 12. Ecology is a truly interdisciplinary field, integrating such disciplines as biology, philosophy, chemistry, ethics, etc. What does ecology tell us about how the human organism interacts with its environment? Do human beings have a different kind of relationship with the biosphere than other organisms? Is culture part of the answer? 

Private tour of BRIT starts at 10:00 a.m. followed by an optional lunch next door at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens Restaurant (3220 Rock Springs Rd) 11:30 a.m.-noon. The tour is $7.50. (Arrive early to pay on entry).

Jessica Winters and Angela Scott are organizing the march against the agricultural giant, joining a global demonstration.

Info: sweet_southern_jess@yahoo.com

Workshop led by permaculture expert Toby Hemenway is part of Dallas County Community College District's Clean Economy Series. $99. Register on the Carbon Economy Series website for the workshop.

Wear long pants and bring your own water. Bring a snack if you'd like, for our break in the Cedar Elm grove. If you're not sure how to get there and would like to meet and follow or carpool, send a private message. Free. Info: joacollins@gmail.com.

Learn more about Keep Denton Beautiful's young leaders group and tour Apogee Stadium and the Zero Energy Lab. Gather at 5:30 p.m. Tour from 6-8 p.m.

Volunteers needed to participate in beautification projects at neighborhood parks. Activities include: litter/debris pickup, weeding, mulching. Sign up by March 16 at website or call 214-670-8483.