Festival hosted by the city of Plano at the Shops at Legacy features speakers, demonstrations, hands-on activities, entertainment and a green art show.
New this year, butterfly bike rides from the Austin Bike Zoo. There will also be a mountain bike track and an instrument petting zoo.
Free.
March 14 is the deadline to submit art for the Learn 2 Live Green expo on April 12.
Artwork must reflect an environmental theme through subject matter or the use of recycled, reused or sustainable materials.
Guests will be invited to vote on their favorite piece and the top three winners will receive cash awards and recognition on the L2LG website.
Visit Learn2LiveGreen.com to learn more about this event and to complete the Call-2-Artists application.
Hosted by NYR (Neal's Yard Remedies) Organic and Executive Producer Peter Kindersley.
Unacceptable Levels examines the results of the chemical revolution of the 1940s through the eyes of affable filmmaker Ed Brown, a father seeking to understand the world in which he and his wife are raising their children.
One night only. $11.
Join the North Texas Renewable Energy Group and Plano Solar Advocates to discuss the "Solarize" concept. "Solarize" is a group bulk-purchase process that can help neighborhoods and cities install rooftop solar photovoltaics at reduced cost. Learn how you can start a solarize program in your neighborhood. The goal of the meeting will be to begin creating a network of people across the DFW area that are interested in launching projects in their own communities.
Presentation by Larry Howe and Bob Litwins of Plano Solar Advocates.
"Speciesism: The Movie" takes viewers on a sometimes funny, sometimes frightening adventure across the country, to expose the biggest secrets about modern "factory farms" and to ask the biggest questions about the belief that our species is more important than the rest. You’ll never look at animals the same way again. Especially humans.
Director Mark Devries will be on hand at the Texas premiere for a Q&A afterwards.
TICKETS: https://SpeciesismDallas.eventbrite.com/
TRAILER: http://SpeciesismTheMovie.com/
Enjoy a night under the stars on this camp out at River Legacy Parks. Pack your tents and sleeping bags and set out for a night in the wilderness, right here in the city. The campout includes dinner, movie under the stars, sleeping bag story time, s’mores and a campfire sing-a-long. $10.
Register now by calling 817-459-6434 or go to NaturallyFun.org, then Register Online and search for barcode: 150504
Join UNT Sustainability at this premier networking event for professionals in the DFW Metroplex. Ticket price includes refreshments and one free drink from select menu. $15.
Watch a movie about John Muir, the legendary explorer and writer who inspired people to protect wilderness areas and helped establish national parks. Free.
Chris Masey, director of Texas Physicians for Social Responsibility, will offer insights from Texas' medical community about air pollution, human health, and climate change. Discussion regarding ways to take action. Free.
Join a bilingual naturalist on a hike across the Refuge trails in search of interesting winter fauna and flora. Whether Spanish is your first or second language, this hike provides a great opportunity to learn or practice the Spanish language. Free with admission.