Environmental Organization or Group

Join Rich Jaynes for a guided walk on the Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve. 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.

Happy-hour forum for people who want to exchange views on how business, the local economy, and ecological practices/sustainability can work together. Discuss a variety of ecological, economy-friendly concepts, including "Good Returns" and "Zero Waste." Contact: Eduardo Hope, dallasgreendrinks@yahoo.com.

Environment Texas will be joined by experts, including Alyssa Burgin from the Texas Drought Project, to talk about water conservation. RSVP at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nH5ofutjw-qkrwXYN54BuT6Qgly72Itav9vEob….

Dallas Interfaith Power & Light promotes love, justice and care for creation through local action, education, and dialogue about climate stewardship.

Shop for perennials, roses, herbs, annuals, succulents, grasses and native plants. Bring your plant and gardening questions to the “Ask a Master Gardener” table. Presentations on composting, containers, backyard chickens and more. Cash or checks only. Contact: Billie Hammack at blhammack@ag.tamu.edu or 817-884-1296.

Topic is “On Texas Rivers: John Graves, Roy Bedichek, and the Natural History of Flowing Water.” Speaker will be Dr. Kevin Anderson of the Center for Environmental Research in Austin. Meeting is open to the public.

The North Texas Master Naturalists are hosting this family-friendly event to celebrate native plants and grasses. There will be activities for kids, including making seed balls and cornhusk dolls and storytellers. In addition to the demonstration and information outreach booths, there will be plant walks/talks beginning at 9 am. Speakers will give 20-minute talks on the hour and half-hour starting at 10 am. See website for list of speakers. Free.

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. Carol Nash: 214-824-0244.

Activities for the whole family, including live concerts, interactive animal presentations, guided trail tours, demonstrations, green vendors, nature-inspired and hand-crafted items made by artisans. $10/adults, $7/ages 3-12 and seniors, free/ages 0-2.