This new group is actively looking for members and has room to grow. We are looking forward to meeting you and helping you find new markets, or customers.
What does a sustainable life look like, feel like, taste like?
How can we go forward with sustainability in our lives--whether it is with giant steps like an ecovillage, baby steps in a city/suburb, or something in between?
How does sustainability start, then grow, and finally reach a tipping point where it spreads to others?
Although led by Patricia Allison, long-time Permaculture teacher, founder of Earthaven Ecovillage, and consultant to our ecovillage east of Rockwall, this is a participatory meeting. We will split up in different groups, all move from table to table--talking about one particular part of sustainability, then move on to talk about another.
This was Patricia's suggestion rather than a dinner. And it sounds great to me! We will start at 6:30 and will provide snacks if the venue makes it possible.
And speaking of venues, please don't forget: Any suggestions about where to meet in this area will be welcome to me as a newcomer.
We will be meeting in the private building behind the main building. (Times Ten II)
“DFW Greenweavers is a power group of local, sustainable businesses that have been operating in the Metroplex as experts in their given Green fields.”
$1/person plus food/drinks.
When people arrive you will be broken into three groups:
1) Home and Buildings
2) Food and Gardening
3) Health and Lifestyle
The first part of the meeting will be spent socializing with the people in your industry. There has been a great response from people spending time with others that are in their given fields.
After that you will draw a business card from the hat. You will then have a 5 minute 1-1 with that person and you will be giving their 30 second commercial! This was a HUGE success last time. Lots of FUN!
Upgrading Trails and Walking at Cedar Ridge Preserve
Howdy everyone. Its fun and its helpful to get out to the Cedar Ridge Preserve to help upgrade some of the beautiful walking trails just south of Dallas. It's a great morning workout, and the scenery is exceptional. No tools are required, (maybe gloves) just show up and be ready to lend a hand or two. We'll work from 9 AM to 12 or earlier, and then walk around the preserve and admire the wildflowers and fauna! Bring some water for sure.
Please see their website at www.audubondallas.org/cedarridge.html for directions and info. Their number is 972-709-7784 See you then!
If you wish to carpool, then let me know, and we'll arrange a meeting spot. Come on out, the fall colors will be in full force!
Trip rated: Easy.
The purpose of this tour is to describe the unique challenges of building a “green” home on a budget in an urban environment, given high cost of real estate and the current home buying/construction environment.
The tour should be of interest to anyone interested in building a home, considering remodeling/retrofitting, or for learning about green home building in general.
The tour designed for all audiences. The home owners will share their experience in researching how to build a green home, and the challenges encountered during the home building process.
Tours will take pace at 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm and 4:00 pm.
Admission is $5 at the door with all proceeded going to the Dallas Sierra Club. The tour location is 8520 Thunderbird Lane in Dallas (just a short distance fro the DART White Rock Station). Here is a Google Map. Limit 30 people per tour group. Contact Devin Trousdale to RSVP.
|
Bring unwanted and expired prescription and over-the-counter medications. This is a drive-thru event; remain in your vehicle at all times. Leave items in their original containers; black out all personal information, but do not cover up names of medications. Free to all Denton residents. Bring these items*: |
|
TP2 is the second in a series of exhibits hosted by Streams and Valleys designed to explore unique perspectives of the Trinity River through a variety of artistic media. Past and Present uses photography to portray the transformation of the river from a barren muddy channel into a thriving urban river.
Beginning with photographs archived from the 1940s to 1970s, locations throughout the Trinity River corridor have been recaptured on film by renowned regional photographers. The artists were encouraged to interpret the current venues from their own creative aspect. The result is a compelling narrative of the transformation of the river, as well a reflection of the diverse views of the Trinity today.
Exhibit runs September 10–December 31, 2011
Free.