Environmental Organization or Group

New meetup for green folks in the fashion and jewelry industry. Network to share ideas on organic and recycled fabrics and materials and sustainable production methods.

Gathering hosted by Women in the Environment. Learn about the Ranch’s locally sourced food program and sustainability efforts. Cash Bar.

Hike 10K (6 miles) on an easy trail along the Elm Fork of the Trinity River on the Lake Ray Roberts Greenbelt Corridor. Meet at the Hwy 380 Trailhead Park. No pets. $7/park admission. MarkAdams@DallasSierraClub.org.

The Sierra Club will introduce two campaigns: Beyond TXU, a campaign to hold TXU accountable for its emissions from coal plants; and 100 Days of Climate Action, a campaign to secure Obama’s commitment to clean energy. Guest speaker Al Armendariz of the Beyond Coal Campaign. Contact: Flavia.Delafuente@SierraClub.org.

Scott Feille, Regional Director for Real School Gardens, will discuss the work of this organization, which partners with high-poverty elementary schools to create learning gardens.

John Davis, Wildlife Diversity Program Director for the Texas Parks and Wildlife, will speak on the diversity of wildlife in Texas and the major challenges of the near future.

Meeting of the Dallas chapter of the national grassroots organization. Members advocate climate change awareness through letter writing and lobbying.

Volunteers needed to help clean up litter and assist in invasive plant eradication on 12-acre prairie preserve. Bring pruners, loppers, rakes and shovels. Hosted by the Flower Mound Foundation. TAKirwan@aol.com.