Local homesteading and sustainability exhibitors/demonstrations/speakers/farmers bring their knowledge to share and wares to sell. From renewable energy to green building to permaculture to intentional communities to farm produce to canning to oat rolling and more, learn what you need to live more sustainably. Admission is free.
This free self-guided tour is hosted by the North Texas Renewable Energy Group showcases multiple homes that incorporate intelligent design, conservation features and renewable energy. See locations and visitor hours online. For more information, contact Mellen West at 214-707-5161.
The Dallas Sierra Club Meeting includes the following program:
Green Building - Learn about home remodeling with a "green" concept. Architect Terry Sullivan will tell how to make your home green, and will present case studies of green remodeled homes that show the latest in high efficiency air conditioning, plumbing fixtures, and electrical fixtures for energy conservation.
Penguins - When most people think of a penguin, they envision a tuxedo clad Emperor penguin
living in Antarctic, as documented in the film "March of the Penguins" or the movie "Happy Feet."
But did you know there are actually 17 species of penguins living on the planet today? And
believe it or not, a number of them live in warm climates. David Salomon, photographer and author of the new book Penguin-Pedia, introduces the 17 species of penguins that the majority of readers may have never known existed -- and will be fascinated to learn about.
For more information, contact KirkMiller@DallasSierraClub.org
Event is hosted by the Rural Dallas Ecovillage Meetup Group. We are ready to buy land--or at least put an option on land and do further due diligence. There are two ways to participate in this sustainable way of living in this area of Hunt County east of Rockwall.
1. You can buy land with the ecovillage, close at the same time, and be neighbors of people who share green living goals that include sustainability and other permaculture principles--a loose connection of neighbors that won't be using Roundup on their land.
2. You buy land in the ecovillage and participate in an off-the grid life based on permacutlure principles and practices.
We can compare the two--what is similar, what is different, estimated costs, etc.
Presented by the Tarrant County Urban Homesteading Community. Learn how to become sustainable and live off-grid.
The two-day seminar will cover:
*Earthship construction combined with monolithic domes using new materials and techniques that drastically reduce cost.
*Food production of produce and protein with aquaponics.
*Thermal mass principles.
*Cooling with convection draw.
*Thermal mass rocket heaters.
*Solar and wind power.
*Water catchment.
*Water recycling.
*Sewage treatment.
The training will be classroom time only. The hands-on training will take place during the build we're having in September.
You will receive Earthship volumes I, II, and III, a $75 value.
Fee is $100.
Exact location will be emailed when you register at:
http://www.biotechturetraining.com/training.html
Event is hosted by the North Texas Renewable Energy Group. Presenter is C.T. Lloyd, Certified Home Energy Auditor.
This film is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Design by the Gallon: Architecture and Water Conservation.
"Liquid Assets," a 90-minute documentary, tells the story of essential infrastructure systems: water, wastewater, and stormwater. These systems — some in the ground for more than 100 years — provide a critical public health function and are essential for economic development and growth. Largely out of sight and out of mind, these aging systems have not been maintained, and some estimates suggest this is the single largest public works endeavor in our nation’s history.
We will begin the evening with a reception and light refreshments, followed by the screening at 6:30 p.m. As always, we'll stick around for a few minutes afterwards for a discussion of the film.
$10 donation requested at the door. To RSVP, send e-mail to info@DallasCFA.com.
Stroll through the park visiting with vendors, artists and artisans who are building a greener city. Learn how to garden, attract honeybees, raise chickens, save energy, conserve water, protect our Trinity River and much more. Bring the kids for hands-on activities and teaching opportunities.
The primary goal of sustainable architecture is to consume fewer resources. How can this be reconciled with a culture and economy that measures its vitality in terms of how quickly consumption can be grown?
Panelists: Benje Feehan, Assoc. AIA, bcWorkshop; Larry Good, FAIA, Good Fulton & Farrell; and Monica Heid, AICP, Community Projects Manager, Richardson.
Cost: $12 in advance, $15 at the door.
Appetizers and drinks served.
Networking Night Out
with NTCRA and USGBC North Texas Chapter!
(North Texas Corporate Recycling Association and US Green Building Council)
Thank you to our sponsors - EWD and Balcones Resources
Thursday, June 21
4pm - 7pm