Issues

Fort Worth entrepreneur Joan Meeks, president of Commodity Recycling Solutions, will be speaking about the importance of recycling for the health of the environment.

Meet other green folks at the monthly mixer. Free.

Don Crowson, Arlington Fire Chief & Director of Emergency Mgmt, will discuss the Arlington Fire Department's involvement with gas wells – inspections, regulatoins, testing. 

Join the BVSTX for a walk along Katy Trail. Refreshments provided. Free.

Carol Adams, co-author of the new book, “Never Too Late to Go Vegan,” is appearing at Barnes & Noble in Dallas. The book is a detailed “all-in-one” resource filled with practical advance and addresses concerns of those coming into veganism later in life. The discussion and book signing will be accompanied by light vegan snacks. Free.

The city of Irving hosts its annual green film fest, featuring environmental films, including Bat City USA, a documentary about the Austin bats.

Friday, April 11
West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Road

• The Carbon Rush - 10:30 a.m. - duration: 84 min.
• Bat City USA - noon - duration: 36 min. 
• Cafeteria Man - 1 p.m. - duration: 65 min.   
• Garbage! The Revolution Starts at Home - 2:15 p.m. - duration: 76 min.

Saturday, April 12
West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Road

Second annual event features eco-friendly exhibits, speakers, vendors, entertainment, games and activities.

Guest speaker is Chad Pregracke, CNN Hero of the Year. Reserve your seat. 

Info: Mary Jo Tellin at 817-410-3490 or mjtellin@grapevinetexas.gov. 

Annual eco-festival featuring green vendors, children's activities, food and entertainment. Free.

Voted Best Outdoor Cultural Event by Fort Worth Weekly. 

[ibimage==6767==original_size==none==self==ibimage_left]Held in the picturesque Tandy Hills Natural Area, this popular down-home festival includes wildflower tours, nature hikes, green vendors, storytellers, plein air painters, live music and food.

Brave Combo performs at 6:30 pm.

Free.

Learn more about MGFA upcoming events: Lobby Training at Black Beauty Ranch, Lobby Day in Denton, and a Screening of Speciesism: The Movie! There will be vegan snacks and good company!