An environmental group or organization
REI and Groundwork Dallas host clean up and trail maintenance day around Fish Hole Lake, which is part of the Elm Fork Green Belt Park project. Lunch will be provided afterwards and participants get a REI T-shirt. Free. Contact Renee for directions: 972-490-5989 or RShippe@REI.com.
Eat, drink and discuss zero-waste sustainability.
The North Texas Renewable Energy Group hosts Jeremy Starritt, Frisco environmental services manager, who will present a candid discussion about the recycling process, costs involved and what's going on with e-waste."
The North Texas Renewable Energy Group hosts Bill Neukrantz, EE, MBA, who will speak on "Cutting Your Energy Costs in Half - Top 10 Steps." He'll cover lighting, monitoring solutions, building envelope improvement, heating and cooling systems and renewable energy implementation. Free and open to the public.
A special two-night only performance of David Marquis’ play "The Land." Bring a picnic and a blanket or lawn chairs to share this fabulous story with the gorgeous meadow as the backdrop. Suitable for ages 13 and up. $10.
Join Friends of OS Gray Natural Area and the Arlington Parks Dept for this spring cleanup. Bring work gloves and your favorite shovel, gardening tools or litter picker upper. Water and snacks will be available. Info: friendsofosgray@gmail.com.
This is the Young Sierrans first event for 2013. Help upgrade some of the preserve's beautiful walking trails. No tools are required (maybe gloves). Bring water and snacks. See website for directions: http://www.audubondallas.org/cedarridge.html.
The Fort Worth chapter of Texas Interfaith Power and Light presents Mary Gugliuzza of the Fort Worth Water Department who will explain how our water is treated and upcoming planning for our needs.
This 1,400-acre preserve contains one of the last remnants of the Blackland Prairie. Catch a glimpse of many rare plant species or enjoy birdwatching. Pack a picnic lunch and bring the whole family. Contact: Jim Eidson, 903 568-4139 or jeidson@tnc.org.