Volunteers to ‘treasure hunting’ along the shores of Lake Grapevine in search of sparkly jewels that are hidden in the trash. A multi-city, community sponsored effort to beautify the shoreline of Lake Grapevine.
There will be speakers, demonstrations and exhibitors covering all areas of sustainability.
In partnership with the Dallas Arboretum and the Perot Museum of Nature & Science, TRAC will host an evening focusing on nature's wild night life. Explore owls and other nocturnal party animals that come alive after dark along the Trinity River. Discover plants that put on a show when the sun goes down and navigate the night sky with the Perot Museum's Portable Universe. $15. Info: zsegal@audubon.org or 214-309-5801.
Take an exploratory walk around TRAC to see some wings and things then create our own wings using reclaimed materials. $15. Info: trac@audubon.org or 214-309-5801
Explore the new Trinity Forest Trail with Trinity Audubon director Ben Jones, who will share birding tips and will help with identification in the field. The ride is flat and easy and about 8 miles round trip. Expect a steady slow pace with frequent stops. Bring your bike, a helmet and binoculars if you have them (or borrow some) and a bottle of water. $15. Info: Ben Jones, trac@audubon.org or 214-309-5801.
Bring work gloves and your favorite lopper, hand saw, gardening tools or litter picker upper. Water and snacks will be available.
Learn about the latest alternative energy vehicles at expo featuring exhibitors, vehicles, test drives.
Thursday: Propane Engine Fuel Summit. $25/advance. Register online.
Friday: Fleet & Industry Conference. $35/advance. Register online.
Saturday: General Programming, Ride & Drive and Expo. Open to the public. 9am-4pm. Free.
Info: Pamela Burns: pburns@nctcog.org
A number of events are planned for the dedication including park tours, fishing, geocaching demonstrations as well as free food. Hot dogs, chips and refreshments will be available to all in attendance.
The nature preserve has been open to the public for a number of years but it was virtually undeveloped with rudimentary trails and no parking. Improvements to the park include a boardwalk into a pond for fishing, small amphitheater for educational programming, new parking accommodations and picnic areas. The preserve’s gates are currently open from 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. Activities such as camping, camp fires, horseback riding, mountain bike riding, swimming and boating are all prohibited.
For more information about the Southwest Nature Preserve, or any city park, check out the department’s new website park finder page at http://naturallyfun.org/parks/finder.
Free screening of Gasland Part II with appearance by the director Josh Fox. Donations of any amount to help offset expenses are welcomed. Special appearances by Gasland stars Deborah Rogers, Calvin Tillman and Steven Lipsky.
In this explosive follow-up to his Oscar-nominated film Gasland, filmmaker Josh Fox uses his trademark dark humor to take a deeper, broader look at the dangers of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, the controversial method of extracting natural gas and oil, now occurring on a global level.
Doors open at 6 p.m. Event starts at 7 p.m.
Meet and greet reps from local environmental organizations. See clean energy demos and plug-in vehicles on display. Popcorn and full bar available starting at 6 pm. Bar-style seating in theater
Event is sponsored by Working Films Reel Power, Earthworks’ Oil & Gas Accountability Project, Texas Drought Project, North Central Texas Communities Alliance, FWCANDO and director Josh Fox.
Free screening of Gasland Part II with appearance by the director Josh Fox. While admission is free to the public, donations of any amount to the historic Texas Theatre are welcomed. RSVP.
In this explosive follow-up to his Oscar-nominated film Gasland, filmmaker Josh Fox uses his trademark dark humor to take a deeper, broader look at the dangers of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, the controversial method of extracting natural gas and oil, now occurring on a global level.
Event is sponsored by Working Films Reel Power, Earthworks’ Oil & Gas Accountability Project, Texas Drought Project, North Central Texas Communities Alliance, FWCANDO and director Josh Fox.
Local environmental groups co-sponsoring the event will be in the lobby following the film to answer questions.