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Composting Class - Rowlett

Master Composter Sara Beckleman starts a compost pile with grass and leaves, along with other items that help the contents breakdown. The finale is showing worms used to create compost from food discards. Attendees receive Composting handouts and each household receives a compost bin to take home.

We request $10.00 per family to help with the KRB expenses. Please contact KRB to register or for more information at 972-463-3929 (9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Mon. thru Fri.) or email info@keeprowlettbeautiful.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Forney Cleanup & Cookout - Forney

Clean Up event – Neighborhood intersection of 740 and 741

Parking and Registration for the event will be at Johnson Elementary (701 S. Bois Darc).
Volunteers will receive gloves, vest, trash bags (until gone!) and cleanup instructions.
Appreciation Cookout after event at Hamblen Park downtown (bring lawn chairs)
Participants will receive lunch ticket when they turn in their vests at the end of the cleanup.
 
For your comfort and safety, please wear sturdy, closed toed shoes. Participants should be at
least 15 years old.
 
Release Forms will be signed prior to or during registration. Minor Participants will need an adult
signature before they can begin cleanup.
 
RSVP one week prior to cleanup date.  Call 972-524-0007 or email eco@trashbusters.org.

Registration 9:00 AM
Cleanup until 10:45 AM
Cookout 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Backyard Composting Class - Arlington

The City of Arlington Master Composter volunteers hold composting classes the second Saturday of every month at the composting display in the Science Center's parking lot area. The class includes demonstrations of proper pile building, and a worm compost bin. Attendees will receive a free book. No need to register, just show up. Dress for the weather. For more information, call 817.459.6778 or visit www.arlingtontx.gov.

Free.

YardSmart Seminar - Arlington

Steve Chaney with Tarrant County AgriLife Extension will discuss "Drought Tolerant Plants for your Home," and John Snowden, owner of Bluestem Nursery, will discuss "Native Grasses to Enhance Your Space" during this adult workshop at River Legacy Living Science Center. Best suited for ages 10 and up. Space is limited, so please RSVP to 817.860.6752. Free. Donations Accepted.

Winter SolstiCelebration - Dallas

The 2nd largest Winter Solstice event in the nation is growing! Winter SolstiCelebration has expanded to two nights after sell-out crowds for the past 3 years. Now in its 19th year, it has become a major holiday tradition for North Texas.

Interfaith event uses music, dance, theater, poetry, and even magic and circus arts, along with ritual and ceremony, to observe Winter Solstice. Casual and interactive, fun yet profound. Service starts at 7 pm, Yule Fest in lobby before and after. Bring flashlight for light ceremony and food pantry donations. Deaf signed. Childcare for $5. Presented by Earth Rhythms. 
 
Can we guide our evolving humanity? What are our choices for the future? Are we doomed to endless war, social injustice and environmental degradation? Or,  is it our epic destiny to live in peace and prosperity for all? 
 
Join the journey to the future we choose at Winter SolstiCelebration.
 

4-Week Spring Forest QiGong Series - Addison

~Our 4 week evening course begins Sep 29
from 6:30 - 9:30 PM $182 including the $47
Home study course. This is our Fundamentals
of Spring Forest Qigong Certified course
taught by Colin Ryane certified L1 SFQ Instructor.

Colin Ryane
214 233 -5738
Colin@HappyQi.com
www.HappyQi.com

Spring Forest QiGong (SFQ) is a simple, efficient & effective method for helping you heal physical and emotional pain enhance the quality of your life and the lives of others.

Anyone & everyone - regardless of ability, age or beliefs -can practice the techniques of Spring Forest Qigong to become healthier and happier.

"Kaumpost" Class - Kaufman

Environmental Co-op’s

Kaumpost in Kaufman County Series 2011
(Composting made fun)

IT’S FREE!

9 am - 12 pm - Recycling Basics

1pm – 4 pm - Composting Basics

To Register:

972-524-0007 l fax 972-524-0086 I eco@trashbusters.org

Sponsored by: IESI l City of Kaufman l Environmental Co-op