Festivals and Expos

Texas Discovery Gardens will serve up fresh food and fun during the State Fair of Texas. Relax at the air-conditioned Texas Discovery Biergarten and enjoy refreshing craft brews through Four Corners Brewery. Bolsa will serve interactive dishes featuring local ingredients. The Tamale Company will serve gluten free snacks, as well as vegan options. 

Tour the native, organic gardens outside or the tropical butterfly house inside. Snake exhibit also on display.

Admission: $2-4. State Fair admission and parking applies.

The exhibit documents the growth of one of Japan's premier botanical gardens. The exhibit will include plant specimens, plant photos, rare books and other memorabilia from the garden.

Tour more than 30 local homes that feature solar power and other energy efficient features. Stops in Azle, Carrolton, Cedar HiIl, Dallas, Duncanville, Fairview, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Grand Prairie, Irving, Lucas, Murphy, Oak Leaf, Plano, Rowlett and Weatherford. Held in conjunction with the National Solar Home Tour. 

The event is free. It's a self-guided tour. Just look up the locations on the website and plan your stops. Hours are 10am-4pm but check individual home hours. http://www.dfwsolartour.org/locations.html

READ MORE: 

http://greensourcedfw.org/articles/solar-powered-homes-wanted-dfw-solar-home-tour-oct-5-2013

http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/09/18/5173684/north-texans-learning-to-live.html?storylink=addthis#.UjtFkWzCVaM.facebook

Conference focuses on the policies and regulations affecting farms and food.

 • Hear top speakers on a variety of issues including genetically engineered foods, the politics of organics, the 2013 Farm Bill, FDA’s food safety regulations, urban farming, raw milk, water planning & policy, and more!

• Participate in hands-on activism workshops, for both beginners and experienced activists

• Network with individuals, nonprofits, and businesses who care about our local farms and food

• Enjoy lunch (Monday) and a special banquet (Sunday evening) of local foods prepared by nationally acclaimed chef Jesse Griffiths of Dai Due.

Early Bird Registration: $40-$90 till Aug. 31.

Balloon launch, entertainment, exhibits, classic car show, kid's activities. Fun Run, 5K & Half Marathon on Sunday. $5.

The 13^th Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair is co-organized by the Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association and the Texas Center for Policy Studies.  See new ideas in action, to taste, test, explore and interact with products and services for living sustainably. Friday & Sunday: $10. Saturday: $12. Weekend Pass: $25.

Free green expo hosted by the the city of Garland, GISD, Baylor Garland and the Garland Chamber of Commerce.  Exhibitors will provide information on water and electric conservation, water pollution, recycling, safety, gardening and green alternatives.  Free health screenings, information and flu vaccinations will also be available. The H20 5K race starts at 8:15 a.m.

The Dallas Arboretum decks out for the autumn with fall flowers as many as 50,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash to form the storybook pumpkin village. Take home a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. Trick or treat during Family Fun Weekend Oct. 26-27.

The eco-friendly hardware store hosts this Freaker Block Party featuring live DJ showcasing Freaker drink insulators as seen on ABC's Shark Tank. Freebies, demonstrations, free food.

This workshop is part of UNT's Sustainability Leadership Program, a professional certificate workshop series to help participants discover professional opportunities in sustainability. Attend all 7 workshops and receive certification. 

Cost for the July 29 workshop: $75. Agenda:

• Fundamentals of Sustainability
• Funding Projects and Programs
• Changing Behavior
• Stakeholder Involvement
• Measuring Success
• Public/Private Partnerships
• Sustainability Marketing and Promotions