Environmental Organization or Group

 Dr. Laura Gough, Department of Biology at UTA, will speak discuss her research, the influence of global warming and climate change. 

J and Wanda Rubrecht will present "A Walk In the Preserve."  They will touch on birds, plants and trees, insects, etc. from their many visits.

Monthly meeting the Collin Chapter of Native Plant Society of Texas. This month's program: Gardening with Native Plants, A Roundtable Discussion.  Panelists - Bill Hunter. Tony Manasseri, Roger Sanderson; moderator Bill Woodfin.  Bill Hunter's expertise is with growing native annuals and Tony Manasseri brings experience and expertise in organic gardening. Roger Sanderson is the head biologist and botanist at The Texas Discovery Gardens and created the Butterfly Garden at the Heard.

FEB 2014

Devotions, Movie and Discussion, Richardson, TX — 02/12/2014 at 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Moral Imperatives for Climate Action from a Baha'i Perspective, Irving, TX — 02/14/2014 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Climate Sermon "The Six Americas - Which One Do You Live In?", Denison, TX — 02/16/2014 at 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Sermon on our beautiful, fragile Mother Earth, Austin, TX — 02/16/2014 at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Local environmental leaders will be honored, including longtime Dallas activist Margie Jackson Haley. $25.

The FW Sierra Club hosts this hike at the 13,000-acre refuge. Hike and bird watch for 2-3 hours, then eat a late lunch at a nearby restaurant. Bring raingear, warm clothing, water, snacks, binoculars and cameras. Meet at the Visitors Center at 9 a.m. or see website for carpool options. Info: Claudia Blalock 817-924-6242 or claudia.blalock@att.net.

Visitors can hike at the Meadow Preserve at the monthly open house. Enter at Wooded Gate on east side of Alma, south of Bethany. Free.

Learn basic birding techniques on this guided hike where participants can see up to 30-plus species. Bring binoculars, field guides, sunscreen and insect repellent. Wear long pants, closed-toed shoes. All ages welcome. Free.

Join Texas Master Naturalist Jim Varnum for the Winter Tree Walk. Pecan, Bur Oak, Hackberry, Elm. These are just four of the 30-plus trees at Connemara Meadow. Varnum will teach you how to identify trees in winter before leaves appear. All ages are welcome. Bring your cameras and binoculars. RSVP: RSVP@connemaraconservancy.org. Free.

The 2014 Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards are presented by the Memnosyne Institute to recognize people and groups in the DFW area for their exceptional leadership in the enhancement and protection of the environment. There are five categories: