Environmental Organization or Group

The Environmental Co-op will accept all consumer electronics (including monitors & TVs); small household appliances (including microwaves); all cell phones; and all batteries. In addition, eye glasses will be collected for the Lion’s club. No limit to paper shredding for individuals. However, there are limits for businesses.

The Environmental Co-op is a 501(c)3 local non-profit. Any cans or cash donations will support further local environmental education and recycling efforts. info: 972-524-0007 or eco@trashbusters.org.   

The North Central Texas Environmental Stewardship Forum is dedicated to bringing together North Central Texas agencies to share best practices, lessons learned and resources to support environmental initiatives. The NCTESF’s efforts are culminating in its annual conference.

Agenda: http://www.stewardshipaction.org/files/North%20Texas%20Grant/Conference/NCTESF_AnnualConference_Agenda.pdf

Register:  

http://nctesf-annual-conference.eventbrite.com

Fly fishing demos, DFW paddling trail presentation, complimentary local craft brews, door prizes. RSVP: ypdfw@tpwf.org by Sept. 18. Event is open to members. Members may bring up to 2 guests.

Bring your favorite chocolate, munchies or a bottle of wine to share with fellow WE members and friends. The group will also hold its annual election of officers and board members. RSVP.

Lecture by author and permaculture expert Nate Downey. $10.

Lecture is followed by an all-day workshop on Oct. 26.

Nate Downey is author of “Harvest the Rain: How to Enrich Your Life by Seeing Every Storm as a Resource”. He is an expert in both passive and active water harvesting systems as well as wastewater harvesting and community water harvesting techniques.

For over a decade, Downey has spoken, taught and written about permaculture practices. He owns Santa Fe PermaDesign, a landscape-design firm whose projects emphasize beauty, function and ecology.

All day workshop: $175.

Introduction to the New Water Economy Lecture Friday, Oct 25, 7 pm to 9 pm. $10.

http://greensourcedfw.org/events/dcccd-introduction-new-water-economy-dallas

Grand opening of the Clearfork Main Street Pedestrian Bridge. Ribbon cutting @ 9:30 a.m. Trail Party and Evening Stroll 6-8 pm. Enjoy refreshments, music and special presentations by artists Devon Nowlin and Tommy Fitzpatrick. Do the "Oxbow Stroll," a casual, two mile run/walk/bike to the heart of the ranch and back.

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.