General Meeting of the Greater Ft Worth Sierra Club
We will NOT have a regular meeting with a speaker, but we will have a wonderful time socializing with members and guests. Please bring a snack or dessert to share. Drinks will be provided.
Free and open to the public.
General Meeting of the Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club
Dan Smith, a Fort Worth Sierra Club member and avid hiker and camper, will continue his wonderful slides and stories of his travels on the Pacific Crest Trail for approximately 6 months. He shared his stories at the May 2011 Sierra Club meeting and we requested that he come back to continue his travelogue.
The third Wednesday of each month we share conservation news, outings info and enjoy a presentation by a guest speaker. Speaker will be followed by refreshments, club business and announcements.
Free and open to the public.
General Meeting of the Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club
Tolbert Greenwood, a Fort Worth Sierra Club member and avid hiker and camper, will speak on Big Bend National Park and share his camping experiences and efforts to preserve this park. Tolbert is former Texas Sierra Club Outings Chair and a member of Friends of Big Bend National Park. He has camped in this park for over 40 years and led many Sierra Club trips there as well.
The third Wednesday of each month we share conservation news, outings info and enjoy a presentation by a guest speaker. Speaker will be followed by refreshments, club business and announcements.
Free and open to the public.
Volunteers are needed for the Junius Heights Tree Planting Day, Oct 15.
Contact Matt Grubisich with the Texas Tree Foundation with any questions or to sign up.
Matt@texastreesfoundation.org or 214-273-6686.
Help make Junius Heights GREENER!
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of TBUFC!
The Trinity Blacklands Urban Forestry Council is an organization formed to address the increasing urban forestry needs for the eight county region surrounding Dallas, Texas.
Our mission is to promote the protection and development of urban forest resources. We execute our mission by communicating important issues, needs and information about urban forest resources to our local officials, civic leaders and media.
Free.
Contact: mpace@tfs.tamu.edu
Mark your calendar for Green Day on October 6. We’re teaming up with Project Green and other Green Organizations who will be onsite with tips on how to green your home, product information and displays. included with Fair admission: $13.95/adult; $10.95/child for Advance General Admission.
Building Bridges…
Join us in Waco on October 5-7, 2011, for the largest and best Texas Tree Conference ever! We anticipate over 500 attendees as we "Build Bridges" to include a track for Utility Arborists, and offer sessions focusing on Landscape Architecture with trees in mind, Irrigation with trees in mind, and a Tree School for Spanish-speaking arborists. In addition, we will continue our history of providing outstanding education programs featuring nationally known speakers, the latest in tree research and arboriculture, an awards luncheon, and numerous networking opportunities.
Come celebrate Cedar Hill “Growing Green” at the Music in the Park Concert.
The concert will feature the nationally acclaimed “Vocal Trash”. This is a high energy band that puts the fun into recycling and uses instruments recycled from trash.
The admission is free.
Besides great music, there will be environmental booths and demonstrations, recycling information, the Adopt-A-Park/Adopt-A-Trail kick-off, food and opportunities to learn how Cedar Hill is “Growing Green”.
On-site paper shredding will be available for $5.00 per box* from 6:00-7:00pm. Bring your documents in boxes, bags, whatever you like and there is no need to remove paper clips, staples, etc. Any quantity welcome! *A standard box 15"x12"x10" or Kitchen Trash Bag holds 35 lbs.
Bring your lawn chairs, come early, celebrate “Green” and enjoy the concert!
TCE is throwing an exciting party at Highland Mall in Austin to celebrate Texas Campaign for the Environment’s 20 years of protecting our air, water, land and health – and you’re invited to join the party or become a sponsor! The celebration will be TCE’s first-ever Trash Makeover: Fashion Reuse Challenge. Judged by a celebrity panel with Liz Watson serving as emcee, local designers will compete with each other by creating fashions comprised of recycled materials. The VIP reception begins at 6 pm and the main event is from 7 to 9 pm in a former clothing store on the lower level of the mall.
Click here to sponsor the event or to purchase tickets. $50/person Admission
If you are unable to attend but want to be involved, please consider giving a 20th Anniversary contribution.
The Trash Makeover will be a Zero Waste event - at least 90% of discards will be reused, recycled or composted.
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with the Latest Scientific Information, Creativity and Entertainment,
Gluten-Free Health Food, and a Whole Lotta Fun!
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Intestinal Health Institute AND Dr. Kenneth Fine
for your Health, Happiness, and Hope!
See Website for Conference Schedule, Topics & Speakers
PRICING:
Full Conference Program, 5 Meals
and Reception: November 3-6, 2011 -
$245 when registering before Labor
Day; $269 after Labor Day
Save 10% by registering early!
Friday, November 4th only - Morning,
Afternoon and Evening Programs
and 2 Meals - $128
Saturday, November 5th only -
Morning and Evening Programs
and 2 Meals - $92