Issues

CONNEMARA LAUNCHES ‘HOPS FOR HABITAT” BREWFEST SERIES

• Allen to host first charity fundraiser on April 7
• McKinney, Dallas also scheduled to host events

 A popular North Texas brewery and local farmers will take center stage beginning this spring when the Connemara Conservancy launches its first “Hops for Habitat” Brewfest Series on April 7 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Old Farm House at Montgomery Farm.

Rahr & Son Brewing Company of Fort Worth will be this year’s featured brewery for the series of events designed to raise money to support the Connemara mission of working with landowners and communities to protect and conserve critical natural landscapes remaining throughout North Texas.

Food will be provided by a variety of local farmers and producers throughout the series.

Tickets for the Allen event, at $50 each and limited to 100 attendees, go on sale to the public on March 5 at connemaraconservancy.org.

Sponsorships also are available for the entire series.

ALLEN TO CELEBRATE A GREENER AND HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE APRIL 7
Full day of family activities scheduled for fourth annual EarthFest

The public is invited to join nonprofit organizations from across Allen and throughout North Texas who will gather April 7 at the Connemara Meadow Preserve for a festival filled with outdoor activities for the entire family.

EarthFest 2012 - A Celebration of Nature, Health and Community - will offer adults and children a chance to learn more about the wonders of nature while enjoying the great outdoors.

The family friendly event, which begins at 10 a.m. and runs through 2 p.m., will feature:

• an egg hunt featuring colorful handmade eggs filled with wildflower seeds
• hands-on environmental activities for the entire family
• nature walks and bird watching
• kayaking and canoeing demonstrations
• wildlife presentations
• and much, much more

 Volunteer Fair in Dallas, Thursday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

The Senior Source, 3910 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas [ close to downtown Dallas, near the Sammons Center for the Arts and the Infomart]

Explore more than 60 nonprofits, causes and unique service opportunities in North Texas to utilize your strengths and find fulfillment through a customized volunteer match. This interactive event is designed to engage your individual talents, personal interests, and availability with organizations who are impacting our community and the world.

In the meantime, feel free to check out one of our volunteers on YouTube ...<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2c2fs8AV3kk&amp;feature=youtu.be>  

From Occupation to Transformation – March 15.  

Dallas Peace Center presents the 2012 Roger Kallenberg Spring Lecture 
‘Building the Equitable Society’ From Occupation to Transformation 
Thursday, March 15 

Fellowship and Food 6-7 p.m. Program 7-8:30 p.m. 

Unity of Dallas 6525 Forest Lane, Dallas.

Early bird special ends March 14:  $35  Students: $15 At the door cost: $40 Students: $15 Group rates $285 (10 or more)

http://www.dallaspeacecenter.org

The Dallas/Ft. Worth Population Study Group is holding an open meeting on Tuesday, March 20^th, 2012 at 6:30pm at the Crow Museum in the Arts District of downtown Dallas.

 The mission of the group is “To study, discuss and help support ethical solutions to international human population issues as they relate to environmental conservation, the strengthening of human rights and improving global health”.

Interested parties are cordially invited to attend, meet others interested in these important issues and get involved. Drinks and appetizers will be provided. 

Amanda Robinson, Coordinator of Texas Interfaith Power & Light (TXIPL), will offer a presentation in Dallas on Tuesday, March 6th about creating a local, interfaith environmental network in Dallas. Come be part of the conversation! Details are below.

To RSVP or ask questions, e-mail Amanda.

Join the facebook event, and invite your friends!

The massive, 12,000 sq. ft. shark exhibit in MNS has everyone buzzing about sharks. We just can’t get enough. And that’s why we’re offering more hands-on shark fun for our visitors.

Enjoy water-themed activities and demonstrations two Sundays a month as a part of Sharky Sundays. These hands-on science demonstrations and craft projects will have shark enthusiasts of all ages wanting to dive deeper into more shark fun. 

WHO: Invited exhibitors, MNS and all general admission ticket holders
WHAT: Hands-on water-themed activities and demonstrations
WHEN: Sundays, twice monthly, 1-3pm (see schedule for dates and themes)
WHERE: MNS Science Building
WHY: To learn more about sharks, wildlife, engineering, conservation and underwater worlds and get special take-home souvenirs from your visit to MNS
HOW: Just pay general exhibits admission to get in on the sharky fun