Food

Students will learn about hot bath canning, how to make fruit and shelf safe pickling. $30.

In this hands-on class, Kevin Sprague from Noble Coyote walks participants through how to roast beans in a small home roaster, a cast iron skillet and a popcorn popper. $20.

Part of the Winter Homesteading Series. 

Learn to make mozzarella, feta and cheddar in your own kitchen with dairy farmer BethAnn Hooley from Rosey Ridge Farm. $40.

Come for the food and to tour the IMAGINE garden. Dinner seating @ 5:30pm & 7pm. $15/adults, $25/couples, $5/kids. All proceeds benefit Promise of Peace Garden. Tickets: ejdry54@yahoo.com

Mean Greens for Animals advocates a plant-based diet to promote animal welfare, sustainability and health. The group offers opportunities for eductation, social activities and activism.

Info: alexandria.kaye@yahoo.com.

Join other eco-friendly folks in a casual atmosphere. Info:  Alana Presley at alana.presley@gmail.com

UPDATE: This month's gathering is cancelled due to weather hazards.

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.

Gathering for eco-minded folks. Info: Eduardo Hope, dallasgreendrinks@yahoo.com