An environmental group or organization
In The Spirit of John Muir, renowned actor Lee Stetson will showcase Muir's dedication to wilderness protection and search for adventure in Yosemite National Park and other wild places. Stetson portrays Muir every summer for thousands of people in Yosemite National Park's Theater, and he will be in Dallas for one night only. $10.
The October meeting is a "triple-header."
There will be a multi-media presentation by some of the homeowners who hosted visitors. There will be an overview of tours sites while they describe what they've done for energy efficiency and solar energy, and answer your questions.
Larry Howe of Plano Solar Advocates will provide an update us of Texas Home Owner Association legislation and recent Metroplex "solar ordinance" activity.
After the meeting, NTREG will host a lunch.
Besides good company, you can enjoy cheap eats, because it's $1 burger night from 5:00 p.m. until closing, so you can chow down on a hamburger, turkey burger, or Portobello burger for only a buck. This time, since we anticipate cooler weather, we’re going to meet on the upstairs patio.
Eli Baron will share pictures and experiences of his bike rides around the world. David Griggs will talk about the upcoming fall elections and candidates friendly to the environment. Free. Info: 972-699-1687. KirkMiller@DallasSierraClub.org.
Prairie enthusiasts, master naturalists, bird watchers, landowners, educators and anyone else interested in prairies is welcome. Westside Presbyterian Church, 8700 Chapin Rd, Fort Worth. Info: Jo Ann Collins: JoACollins@gmail.com or 817-689-0098
Citizen's Climate Lobby (CCL) is a non-profit nonpartisan organization working on creating the political will for a livable world. CCL's mission is to empower normal citizens, who care about their world, to engage in conversations with their elected officials.
To dispel your climate despair and be part of a growing grassroots movement that is getting revenue neutral carbon fee and dividend legislation passed, join Citizens Climate Lobby.
Info: Shawn Reeder at dallas@citizensclimatelobby.org
To learn more about our organization, dial in to our intro call Oct 1/Oct 8 at 7pm. Conference number: 1-866-642-1665. Pass code: 440699#
Fundraiser supporting Libby Willis, candidate for Texas State Senator, District 10. Willis is running for the office that Wendy Davis formerly held. Tickets: $40.
Suggested donor contribution: $100 - $500.
RSVP: Larry Goodman, 817-875-0320 or larry-goodman@sbcglobal.net.
Monthly gathering of green-minded folk.
Ben Sandifer will be speaking on The Great Trinity Forest. He will share his observations on various forms of life the spring attracts and makes possible. Also, one focal point of his presentation will be about the conservation efforts of Pemberton Big Spring.
Jim Shermbeck, community organizer and director of Downwinders At Risk, will update our group about the current state of affairs on air quality in DFW and the proposals from environmental and concerned citizens to TCEQ on how to fix our nonattainment with the Clean Air Act. Jim and Downwinders at Risk have led the fight against the dirty air created by cement kilns in Midlothian for more than two decades. The speaker is followed by refreshments and announcements.