Environment

See an array of electric vehicles. Info: Shawn at 817-704-5605 or sdintino@nctcog.org

Festival featuring outdoor activities, live music and food vendors. Attendees can test their skills at archery, climbing, kayaking, biking, and geo-caching; view demonstrations by historians and craftsmen of the Cross Timbers eco-region; or take a carriage ride down the Greenbelt Trail. Kid's activities include birds of prey and reptile exhibits, pony rides, Backyard Bass competition and an inflatable obstacle course and slide. Organized by the Greenbelt Alliance of Denton County, together with Texas Parks and Wildlife, the city of Denton, and the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Info: Lauren Poleski: 682-365-8677 or Poleski.Lauren@gmail.com

Ann Drumm will discuss anticipated climate impacts in North Texas and prospects for regional climate resilience planning, which is as important as efforts to mitigate greenhouse gases. Free.

Learn about butterflies this month in this series designed to connect kids and families to nature. Free.

 Guided hike to see last of the summer wildflowers, wintering birds and other flora and fauna, including a possibly white-tailed deer. Free with paid admission.

The city of Dallas Park and Recreation Department is recruiting volunteer citizens to beautify their favorite neighborhood parks. Register: Diana Caswell, 214-670-8483. 

Enjoy this meditation that engages the senses, the body and the natural world. Bring a mat or cushion and a water bottle. Dress comfortably and in layers. The practice will be held outdoors. Ages 15 and older. $15/per class.

The city of Fort Worth and the Botanical Research Institute of Texas announced the winners of the inaugural EcoScape contest. Three winners were selected for their yards, which demonstrated water efficient landscaping. 

A free public tour will begin at 11:30 a.m., starting at the third place winner's home.

First: 3217 Field Street, Haltom City; Second: 4005 W. 6^th Street, Fort Worth; Third: 2517 Ryan Avenue, Fort Worth.

The North Central Chapter of the Texas Native Plant Society is hosting its annual fall native plant sale. The sale will feature plants grown by chapter members including ground covers, shrubs, vines and trees. 

Dallas Young Sierrans, host of this local event and part of the nationwide actions, invite you to help bring attention to local effects of climate change and to show that people oppose the proposed Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Sign up now to be a part of this global action. 

http://act.350.org/event/draw_the_line/6330/signup/?akid&zip=75231&source=0