Home improvement

Class will be presented by Anna Clark, author of "Green American Style" and president of EarthPeople, and builder Alan Hoffman. Clark will share her experiences and reasoning for building the first LEED Platinum certified home in Dallas. Her builder Hoffman will then speak about the technical aspects of the home and ways attendees can transform their homes to be more sustainable and energy efficient. Jinen Adenwala, President of CVAL Innovations, LLC, will review reasons to save energy. Free. See Green Source DFW story about Clark's home.

Learn about Southlake Green Fest to be held April 6 from one of its organizers.

Free event featuring Earthen Ware vendors (carved wood art, organic foods, handmade jewelry, etc.), environmental education booths, kids' crafts/entertainment, plant sale, hybrid car show and live music. Drop off usable household goods and clothing/shoes, household documents for secured shredding and bulky trash items at Town Center Elementary School parking lot (185 N. Heartz).

The city of Plano is hosting a day of green workshops. Classes are free excluding the Rainwater Harvesting Class which is $50. Rainwater Harvesting @10 am.
Food Waste Composting @11:15 & 1:45 pm.
Easy Plumbing Fixes @12:30 pm.
Container Vegetable Gardening @3pm.
DIY Home Energy Efficiency@10am & 1:45pm.
Home Energy Audits @ 11:15 am.
Renewable Energy Options @ 12:30 pm.
DIY Home Energy Effiency: Advanced Retrofits @ 3pm.

Green Source DFW and the Memnosyne Foundation hosts our second annual award ceremony for outstanding volunteers, nonprofits, business leaders and entrepreneurs in the North Texas environmental community. Details to be announced.

Earth Day celebration hosted by the city of Fort Worth, featuring educational booths, food and entertainment. Follows Cowtown Cleanup.

One of the largest Earth Day celebrations in the U.S., this annual free two-day festival showcases green vendors and organizations. Hours from 10 am to 6 pm. Parking is $10.

Annual green fest hosted by Greenfellows, featuring green vendors and entertainment.

Held Mondays Jan. 28-March 4. Learn practical best green living practices. Hear from experts in the field, view award-winning films, and meet local environmentalists. Volunteer to share Plano’s message of sustainable lifestyles. All shades of green are welcome. Free.