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The locally produced movie focuses on the rally in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 17, 2013, where 50,000 people from around the country came in freezing weather and said NO to the Keystone XL pipeline. It includes footage on the Texas bus that traveled 34 hours to the rally, along with exclusive footage and interviews with residents affected by the devastating oil spill in Mayflower, Arkansas. Refreshments. Free.
Fifth annual conference hosted by Coastal Prairie Partnership and Native Prairies Association of Texas. This year's conference will focus on challenges to conserving, restoring and educating about prairies.
Audience: Resource professionals, private landowners, volunteers (including Texas Master Naturalists), educators, landscape architects.
Cost: Field experiences (May 29) - $30 each; Indoor Presentations (May 30 & 31) $150; $75 for students. Free post-conference field experience also available.
Topics: Prairie restoration, prairies and water/energy production, prairies and climate change, managing for biodiversity, prairie bird conservation, social media and conservation, conservation agreement for landowners, teaching about prairies, creating grassroots campaigns, and more.
Field Experiences (May 29 and June 1): This year's conference will include a varied mixture of free and paid field experiences throughout the DFW area.
Indoor Presentations (MAY 30 AND 31) at Fort Worth Botanic Gardens:
Regular gathering with representatives from local environmental groups. Topics to be discussed at meeting:
• Trinity Toll road and upcoming deadline for comments
• "Earth, Wind, and Fire Energy Summit" - new details on speakers and more re: this fall Energy conference
• Keystone pipeline - report on the the DC "Reject and Protect" event, updates on Julia Trigg Crawford and more
• Boy Scout Hill at White Rock - what's new with this develop putting a restaurant at the park?
• Fracking, earthquakes and disposal wells - what was discussed at the hearing in Austin -- the SMU study and where it is today
RSVP if you are coming so organizer can gauge handouts. The public and all environmental groups are welcome to attend and talk about what they are working on.
Info: Rita Beving, Dallas Sierra Club, 214-557-2271 or antiquerita@aol.com.
Join Crosstimbers Connection for a walk to discover the reptiles and amphibians of the Refuge. We will look for such species as green tree frogs, skinks, water snakes, and slider turtles and learn about how they live. We will try to get close enough for detailed observation and talk about how to look for them and photograph them. Best for ages 7 through adult. FREE (with paid admission).
Learn what snakes live in Tarrant County. Join members of the Dallas-Fort Worth Herpetological Society as they answer your questions and allow you to view these snakes in a safe manner. It is a great opportunity to learn about one of the most misunderstood groups of animals living in our area. Hours: Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun & Mon 9:15am-3pm. Free with paid admission.
Watch the Frisco RoughRiders vs. Tulsa Drillers. Tickets include private covered seating, all-you-can-eat catered food, free beer, wine, Rough Rider hat and Dr Pepper products. Cost: members/$15, nonmembers/$39. Parking: advanced/$5, gate/$10.
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center’s mission is to both educate the public and provide research opportunities in the areas of water quality and supply, wildlife management and wetland systems.
WE will tour a section of property. Wear appropriate shoes and clothing. A light lunch will be hosted by Tricia Holderman at her home next door after the tour. Cost: Free/members, $5/nonmembers. For carpool information, call 214-340-0117.
Volunteers needed to work with Arlington Parks Dept staff to clean up trash and debris and help with the butterfly garden and wildflower bed.
Sharon Wilson, Earthworks' Oil & Gas Accountability project leader for the Texas and Gulf Region, will speak about “Toxic Degradation of the Environment.”
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the actions we can take to oppose building a tollroad inside the Dallas levee system.
We will review the following:
• our meeting schedule and location for the next 4 months;
• our position and comments on the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Trinity Toll Road; and
• a membership form for those interested in joining our coalition.
The Trinity River Action Coalition (TRAC) is 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was formed in 1991 by a coalition of civic and environmental groups and individuals that joined together to benefit the human and natural habitats along the Trinity River corridor and its tributaries.
During the next three months, TRAC’s general meeting meetings are at 7 p.m. on May 7, June 11 and July 9. Beginning in Aug. 14, TRAC will begin meeting at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month. TRAC sponsors a hike or other activity on the fourth Saturday of the month.