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Solar Saturday - Ft Worth

Witness the power and benefits of solar energy when the North Texas Renewable Energy Group visits BRIT. A presentation on solar energy will be given, and the whole family will enjoy the demonstration of a solar shuttle which showcases two full-size, fully independent portable electric systems capable of powering a modest, energy-efficient home. Free.

Addison Arborfest - Addison

A SPECIAL EVENT FEATURING
 
HOWARD GARRETT, THE “DIRT DOCTOR”
 NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO HOST
AWARD WINNING AUTHOR
AND PROVIDER OF SAGE PRACTICAL ADVICE
 
Howard will discuss the most successful methods for planting trees,
 Organic gardening methods, and other topics of interest.
 
Attendees will receive a “free” goody bag containing
 $75 of organic gardening products
The basic organic gardening guide
Entry into the raffle for door prizes (including a Japanese Maple)
 
Additionally,
Howard’s books will be available for sale; autographed by request.

Master Composter Training - Dallas

By composting we can reduce the amount of waste we send to the landfill.

In fact, at least 30% of the material sent to the landfill is organic and could be composted at home.

Composting at home is easy: Join us for a free class to learn how you can compost in your own backyard.

Spaces are limited so please call us now at 214-671-8134 to reserve your seat.

FREE. Sponsored by the City of Dallas.

Fall Recycling Roundup - Dallas

Please drop off the following items:

  • Electronic items (E-Waste) Televisions Video games Cell phones
  • Computers Calculators Printers
  • Toys 
  • Paper 
  • Glass 
  • Clothing
  • Hardback books 
  • Scrap metal 
  • Auto and alkaline batteries 
  • Small appliances 
  • Fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs 
  • Tires (No limit)
  • Used cooking oil
  • Styrofoam and soft plastics
  • Clean styrofoam
  • Packaging foam
  • Bubble and shrink wrap
  • Plastic bags and packaging (Without food residue)
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Out of date or unused Prescription medication
  • Over the counter medication
  • Illegal narcotics (No businesses please)
  • Hazardous Waste
  • (Southwest Mall Location Only)
  • Household chemicals
  • Paint and home repair products
  • Lawn and garden chemicals
  • Pool chemicals
  • Cleaners and polishes
  • Auto fluids

DO NOT BRING:

"Creating an Abundant Home System the Permaculture Way" - Dallas

Patricia Allison will bring a 2-day Introduction to Permaculture course to Dallas in fall of 2011. Patricia is well-known in the Permaculture world for her inspiring and excellent Permaculture introduction week-ends. Come learn the basics of this answer to our world's need to live sustainably.

Dates: Oct 8-9, both days, all day from 9 until 5.

Description: The introductory course, like all Permaculture courses, is a combination of lecture, hands-on experience, hope, and joy. It is a fundamentals course and sends you on a journey to create a sustainable planet by starting with your own home. 

Grassroots Green Seminar: "Healthy Home = Healthy Family" - McKinney

Local businesses and residents have organized a community seminar about green practices and products that contribute to a healthy home and a healthy family for all.  Saturday, October 22, they are presenting a free seminar in the McKinney Performing Arts Center at 1pm.  

It will be repeated at 3pm on the same day.

The hour-long seminar will include presentations by Dr. Alyssa Summey, DC, ; Estella Scaggs, Nursing Manager of Environmental Health Center of Dallas; and Humberto Rodriguez, President of Advance Casas Construction.  Sponsor is Collin County Affordable Housing Foundation.  The goal is to bring to public attention the dangers of long-term use of toxic products inside the home and for personal use.  

For inquiries or more information, please email hacienda1@gmail.com  or leave message at 469.288.0328.  

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