Environment

Join the Dallas Sierra Club for a service project. Then walk the beautiful trails just south of Dallas. Info: Ginger Bradley, 469-223-7902.

This class will cover tips and skills for more advanced backpacking, including discussions on planning for week-plus long trekking, winter camping, fly-drive trips and the gear, equipment, clothing, food planning, bear barrel packing and other issues to prepare. $20. Info: 972-699-1687 or KirkMiller@DallasSierraClub.org.

Find out what GMOs are and why they are a controversial subject; and learn about the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center, which recycles water, provides habitat for fauna and provides sustainable water. Free. Info:  972-699-1687 or KirkMiller@DallasSierraClub.org. 

Come join us at the Medicine Wheel. We seek direction and guidance from Creator. Do you have direction? Do you know your Spirit Guide? Come, seek and find with The Many Faces People. Love offering. RSVP: 214-288-9935. PrayerWalker07@hotmail.com.

Walk and talk while picking up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club's adopted section of White Rock Lake Park. Area is a prairie restoration area, so there are always birds and wildflowers. Gloves, trash bags, etc. provided. Brunch after. Meet at Love of the Lake office. Info: Carol Nash, 214-824-0244.

Murad Ashurly, who recently climbed Mt Everest, will share his inspiration, training and experience. Free.

Learn how post-consumer and industrial glass is turned into countertops, flooring and landscape materials. Speed Network lunch to follow at Margaux's Bridge Bistro, 921 N Riverfront Blvd, Dallas. Bring business cards. Tour and lunch: $15/members. $35/nonmembers.

Hikers may see animal tracks, deer trails and early spring migrating birds. $5/park admission; children age 5 years and under free. Info: 972-219-3930.

Enjoy a cozy campfire for traditional fun, which may include stories, songs, a craft for children and toasted marshmallows. $10. Registration required: 972-219-3930 or Erin.Taylor@unt.edu.

All skill levels are welcome; paddlers receive an introduction to kayaking on dry land before pushing off into the water. All equipment is provided. Don’t delay in registering; these trips fill up quickly. $20. Ages 7 years and up. Registration is required: 972-219-3930 or lisacole@unt.edu.