An environmental group or organization
Walk and talk while picking up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club's adopted section of White Rock Lake Park. Area is a prairie restoration area, so there are always birds and wildflowers. Gloves, trash bags, etc. provided. Brunch after.
Hear about an 18-day excursion in the Grand Canyon on the Colorado River and learn about the benefits and the “how's” of water recycling. Free.
Guided 1.5-mile night walk in Connemara Meadow. Bring a flashlight and binoculars or spotting scope. Meet at the Suncreek Park circular parking lot down the road from Connemara Meadow at 9pm sharp. Hike is not appropriate for young children. Sign up at astronomy.connemaraconservancy.org. Contact: Clyde Camp at c.camp@ieee.org. Free.
More info: connemaraconservancy.org
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Transportaion, will conduct a two-day workshop to bring together pipeline safety public awareness stakeholders to discuss findings from recent federal and state public awareness inspections and gain perspectives from various stakeholders on public awareness challenges and successes to identify ways to strengthen pipeline safety public awareness.
The workshop will also be webcast.
Presentations from this workshop will be made available on this website following the workshop. Register online. Free.
U.S. EPA’s Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) has partnered with TxSWANA to host a one‐day workshop on landfill gas (LFG) utilization in Texas. LMOP has identified Texas as a state with numerous LFG energy project opportunities. This workshop will cover a variety of topics, including:
LFG collection and utilization technologies;
Project financial considerations and incentives;
Regulations impacting LFG capture and use;
LMOP technical assistance and tools available.
In addition, the workshop will also feature case studies of successful LFG energy projects that have been implemented in Texas.
The Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation, a group that provides private support to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of the state for present and future generations, is launching a Young Professionals group in Dallas for those 40 years and younger. The group is hosting a kickoff dinner to introduce the organization to those who have an interest and passion for conservation efforts.
Benefits of membership include invitations to special events and service opportunities, an annual subscription to Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine and multiple outreach activities.
More information about annual membership, which is $75, can be found at tpwf.org.
Dallas Interfaith Power & Light promotes love, justice, and care for creation through local action, education, and dialogue about climate stewardship.
Location - Unitarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff, 3839 W. Kiest Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75233
Description: Come join us for dinner and a round-table discussion about the findings from our recent conference on water issues in North Texas, and prepare to draft a letter in support of water recycling for the Dallas City Council. We need your input! Bring simple food to share, vegetarian preferred.
Dallas Interfaith Power & Light promotes love, justice, and care for creation through local action, education, and dialogue about climate stewardship.
Fundraiser for Promise of Peace Garden. $30. Includes tasting, concert and two brews. Musical Guest Grammy nominated Russ Hewitt
Meet fellow vegan and veg-friendly folks and enjoy vegan pizza.