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Take a leisurely hike around the Nature Center to see birds beginning their day. This is the best time of the day to see our fine feathered friends. Bring your binoculars and camera to enhance your experience. Pre-registration required. Free (with paid admission-$2-$5).
The Native Prairies Association of Texas is starting a chapter in Fort Worth. Prairie enthusiasts, master naturalists, bird watchers, landowners, educators and anyone else interested in prairies is welcome.
Info: Jo Ann Collins, joacollins@gmail.com or 817-689-0098.
Population Institute president Bob Walker will be the guest. Bob will be talking about the 25th anniversary of World Population Day, July 11, focusing on why population still matters and why family planning and gender equality are essential for a healthy, resilient and sustainable world. He will also let us know about Population Institute's upcoming factoid campaign that will accompany this year's World Population Day.
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Be a part of an event that has been helping drive the market for renewable energy, organic/sustainable gardening and farming, green/sustainable building and living and alternative transportation since the turn of the century.
"Vision North Texas 2050: How Local Communities and Businesses Can Position North Texas for a Fiscally and Environmentally Sustainable Future."
Presentor Kevin Shepherd is a principal and co-founder of Verdunity, Inc., a Dallas-Fort Worth-based consulting firm specializing in planning and design of sustainable communities and infrastructure.
Shepherd will present he results and findings of the multi-year planning and visioning effort that culminated in the release of the award-winning Vision North Texas 2050 Plan. He will also discuss current global and national trends, highlight a few projects from North Texas that are incorporating new approaches and offer some suggestions on how cities can position themselves to stay competitive in recruiting and retaining businesses and residents.
This regional event will celebrate the Ray Roberts Greenbelt through experiential outdoor activities, live music and good food. 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. Kids will enjoy birds of prey and reptile exhibits, pony rides, Backyard Bass competition and an inflatable obstacle course and slide. GreenFest will emphasize outdoor fun, respect for nature and boating and water safety.
Greenfest 2014 is organized by the Greenbelt Alliance of Denton County, together with Texas Parks and Wildlife and the City of Denton. Proceeds will go toward reopening the equestrian trail between Highways 428 and 455, repairing Greenbelt restrooms, installation of a wetland viewing deck and trail, if approved by the USACE, and support of the Greenbelt Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to stewardship of the Lewisville/Ray Roberts Greenbelt.
Grammy award-winning Brave Combo will be performing from 4-6pm. Other acts TBA.
Environmental festival featuring green vendors, organizations and busineses. Food, music, children's activities. Free.
Family-friendlly 1-mile walk/run/bike/skate. Participants can also learn about recycling through activities and displays. Concrete trail. Strollers welcome. Free.
Join UNT Sustainability at this premier networking event for professionals in the DFW Metroplex. Enjoy cheese and chocolate fondue at The Melting Pot while meeting individuals from the public and private sector and from various industries to start conversations that build long-lasting partnerships. Cost: $15. Info: Meredith.Bard@unt.edu.
This is a monthly gathering of environmentalists in DFW, formerly known as the Clean Air Meetup.
Smitty from Public Citizen will be coming from Austin for the meeting.
Here are some of the agenda items to be covered:
• Fracking/Earthquakes
- Hear about the town hall meeting that happened in Reno/Azle with KERA
• Proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir
- What's new with the Texas Water Dev. Board's recommendation
• Air/Upcoming Air Plan
- What happened at the last NTCOG meeting and going forward
• Event Reports
- The Monsanto March report and Exxon Mobil Shareholders' meeting
• Announcements
- Park City Democrat Club to host former EPA head Dr. Al Armendariz July 5
- Upcoming Climate Rally
• Pipelines
- 65-year old Pegasus pipeline to restart?
• FABULOUS Energy Conference
- More details/sign up