Issues

Learn about current environmental campaigns in Texas, share your environmental concerns, and plan for progress in Fort Worth. Coordinator: Rachel Stone

This year, the organization is honoring environmental coalition Dallas Residents at Risk for Organizer of the Year. Individual tickets go on sale Nov. 4.

Discussion of Aldo Leopold's groundbreaking book A Sand County Almanac. Donation requested.

The North Texas Electric Auto Association’s goal is to support local EV enthusiasts and to promote and educate the public regarding the benefits of electric vehicles.

Meetings are free and open to the public.

Everything you need to know to live off-grid presented in a full-day class. Start with evaluating your energy usage at home, then use that audit in class to determine how & what is needed to “stand alone.” $30.

BRIT is open to the public on the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for public tours (beginning at 10:30 a.m.), exhibits, and self-guided tours of its LEED Platinum building.

Visitors may also explore the pocket prairie, geology wall, braided gardens and wetland area.

In addition, each First Saturday will feature a unique selection of programs and entertainment focused around a particular theme. These programs will include lectures, book chats, exhibits, classes / demonstrations, and more.

Free.

UPDATE: Cancelled due to inclement weather predictions.

Susybelle Gosslee, Advocacy Chair for the Dallas League of Women Voters, will be hosting a party at her home in North Dallas. Special appearance by Dallas' longest-serving City Council Member, Sandy Greyson, and a "Recycling Wish List" that guests will create to send in a letter to the North Pole. Come eat, drink and be merry! $25 minimum. Tickets include food from Celebration Restaurant and drinks from Salt Lick Cellars, Peticolas Brewery and Tito's Vodka. All proceeds will benefit Texas Campaign for the Environment! 

The city of Dallas is encouraging Dallas neighborhood groups to join in a citywide fall cleanup effort. The city will coordinate with participating groups to provide out-of-schedule trash collection for neighborhoods that choose to join in this special event. Register online or contact Strategic Customer Services at scs@dallascityhall.com or 214-670-5551 with questions.

EPA will hold 11 public listening sessions across the country to solicit ideas and input from the public and stakeholders about the best Clean Air Act approaches to reducing carbon pollution from existing power plants. 

The feedback from these 11 public listening sessions will play an important role in helping EPA develop smart, cost-effective guidelines that reflect the latest and best information available. 

Registration is highly encouraged due to large expected turn outs. Register.

Point of contact: Jennah Durant - (214) 665-2287

READ THE GSDFW STORY: http://greensourcedfw.org/articles/public-urged-speak-out-against-carbon-pollution-dallas-epa-forum

Documentary follows Tim DeChristopher, a University of Utah student who derailed the illegal Bureau of Land Management oil and gas auction. As bidder #70, Tim bid 1.8 million dollars and won 22,000 pristine acres surrounding Utah’s National Parks. He had no intention to pay or drill. Watch the trailer. Free.