Festivals and Expos

Annual eco-festival featuring green vendors, children's activities, food and entertainment. Free.

Voted Best Outdoor Cultural Event by Fort Worth Weekly. 

[ibimage==6767==original_size==none==self==ibimage_left]Held in the picturesque Tandy Hills Natural Area, this popular down-home festival includes wildflower tours, nature hikes, green vendors, storytellers, plein air painters, live music and food.

Brave Combo performs at 6:30 pm.

Free.

Sign up to participate in the annual citywide cleanup from 8-11 am. From 11 am to 2pm, celebrate the earth at environmental education event, featuring green vendors, music, activities in downtown Fort Worth.

The butterflies of Asia will be featured in 2014′s Butterflies in the Garden exhibit.  

$10/adults, $8/seniors, $6/children. Under 3/free. No strollers. Walkers and wheelchairs are permitted.

During the Butterflies in the Garden exhibit, mark a special occasion with a live butterfly release. Cost is $10 for one butterfly, and $5 for each additional butterfly. Info: Gail Manning at 817-392-5540 or gail.manning@fortworthtexas.gov.

Dr. Ed Gilman discusses proper pruning techniques and “Replanting The Urban Forest."

Steve Huddleston and Kathleen Cook, of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, will lead participants in a swale tour and discussion of parking lot plantings as well as an optional tour of the Japanese Garden.

CEUs will be offered for ISA Certified Arborists, Society of American Foresters, Texas Nursery and Landscape Association TCNP,TCMNP, and TCLP, and Texas Department of Agriculture licensed pesticide applicators.

Registration includes snacks and lunch. $85/in advance, $100/at event. $35/students.

The event will feature green vendors, entertainment, raffle and prizes. Learn ways to invest in a sustainable future, improve daily living and save money by going green. K thru 6 graders can bring juice pouches for a chance to win an Apple iPad.

Free. info@texasgreenfest.com

Dallas County Community College District hosts this environmentally-themed event at North Lake College, featuring break-out sessions and a green expo. Permaculture expert Toby Hemenway provides this year's keynote address. Lunch provided. Screening of the documentary Arise at 1pm. Free.

Dallas County Community College District is currently seeking innovative presentations and poster sessions for the 2014 Sustainability Summit, April 16, at North Lake College. The presentations will encourage sharing and rich discussions for an audience that includes faculty, staff, students, local business and industry and the general community. Topics of interest may include (but are not limited to) permaculture, green curriculum, LEED vs . Green Globes and environmental justice.

Please note: You may be contacted to edit or modify your submission based on content or space limitations.

The deadline for submitting proposals has been extended to Friday, Jan. 31.

You will receive notification about the status of your proposal no later than Feb. 7. Proposals should be submitted by completing one of the attached forms and returning to:

Info: William Videtto Administrative Assistant, Business Services, North Lake College, 972-2733390, wvidetto@dcccd.edu

Arbor Day event, Earth Day celebration and a home and garden show featuring more than 70 booths with tree and plant sales, gardening products, landscaping services and home improvement items. 

There will also be resources and information for individuals looking to improve their home and community, with an emphasis on sustainable or "green" practices and local, Denton-based businesses. 

Also there will be children’s environmental exhibits and activities, a live TRASHion Runway show, live music, educational workshops and festival foods. Free.

Festival hosted by the city of Plano at the Shops at Legacy features speakers, demonstrations, hands-on activities, entertainment and a green art show.

New this year, butterfly bike rides from the Austin Bike Zoo. There will also be a mountain bike track and an instrument petting zoo. 

 Free.