Issues

Mark your calendars for fun family learning at BRIT!

Family Saturdays are seasonal events designed for families to explore different activity stations to learn together about the wonders of our natural world. Activity stations include: field research, meet a scientist, outdoor adventure, reading room, nature crafts, plant walks, and a preschool station.

September 24 -   Day in the District

Come and go as you please, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cost is $5.00 per person; children 3 and under are free; $4.50 for BRIT members (10% discount)
Pre-registration not necessary

Bella's Storytime for Preschool Children

Join Bella for reading and exploratory activities in the Burk Children's Library and the Tree House at BRIT!  “Bella” is the host of BRIT’s family story times. Much more than a hand-puppet, Bella represents a begonia collected by field research botanists in Peru and sent to BRIT as a specimen.

Beginning in June, on the first and third Tuesday mornings of each month, Bella will welcome families into the Burk Children’s Library for “Bella's Story Time”! These hour-long programs are designed for preschool-development levels and their adult partners. Parents, grandparents or guardians read together with their child, side-by-side, and explore hands-on nature activities inspired by the season.

July 19 -   Spiders Are Our Friends
August 2 -   We Love Water
August 16 -   Prairie Plants and Animals

Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Join us late afternoons at BRIT for hour-long gatherings to learn about local and national conservation issues from a variety of guest speakers. Spend time in an intimate setting with visiting scientists, local naturalists, BRIT staff, and friends. Free to the public!

September 14 - Environmental Art and Ecological Citizenship with Dr. Jason Simus

Join us late afternoons at BRIT for hour-long gatherings to learn about local and national conservation issues from a variety of guest speakers. Spend time in an intimate setting with visiting scientists, local naturalists, BRIT staff, and friends.  Free to the public!

August 10 - Research at BRIT – Into the Internet Age (past, present, future)
with Keri Barfield

Learn how you can improve your home energy efficiency and reap benefits such as:

• Reduce energy costs.
• Improve your health, the environment, and your home's market value.
• Learn how to get a free home energy audit.
• Learn about ONCOR's program that pays you to make home energy improvements.

Our speaker will be Robin Sowton, co-Chair of our Conservation Committee.

Everyone is welcome. You don't have to be a Sierra Club member.

Our General Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. but come at 6:30 for snacks, information and fellowship.  Click over to our General Meeting page for more information and a map.

North Texas Renewable Energy Group September Meeting

What: Big Earth Racing Spring/Fall Classic Sprint Triathlon
1/2 mile Swim, 23.8 mile Bike, 3.1 mile Run
Dan Lepinski's "Solar Shuttle" solar trailer will provide 100% solar electricity for the race needs (all timing clocks, public address systems, lights, communications, and more).
The Spring/Fall Classic event will host a recycling area, which will include companies recycling such items as athlete shoes, bike chains, athletic water bottles, tire tubes, cell phones - to name a few.
About Big Earth Racing: Big Earth Racing recognizes the importance of sustainable living. They are committed to green business principles in their operations and event planning. They are dedicated to contributing to a sustainable future for our planet through conservation, recycling, and education. They consciously promote green companies who share their commitment to the environment, and support

Over 270 species of birds have been recorded in the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area’s forests, prairies, and marshes. Bird watchers of all skill levels are welcome to join our master birders as they guide visitors to birding locations at LLELA. Some of the best spots are not normally available to the public, outside of a scheduled tour. Ages 10 and up. There is a $2 program fee for the bird walk, in addition to the regular gate fee ($5/person). Reservations are requested, but not required; call 972-219-3930 or 972-219-7980.

Making dark, rich, crumbly compost doesn't take much time, work or space. Learn the essentials including the composting process, hands on demonstration of how to build an active compost pile, and how worms can recycle food scraps into rich organic compost. Improve your soil, and your flowers and vegetables will thank you. Ages 16 and up. $20.