Is your yard work piling up? Let it! Learn the basics of turning that garden debris into garden gold through composting. We cover what to put in, what to leave out, and how to mix, moisten, and manage your way to successful soil enrichment. Wear your best diggin' duds to pitch in to build a compost pile. $5.
Plant flowers for Mother's Day and grow yourself some fresh veggies while learning about seeds, flowers, trees, and more! $54.
Kids ages 10-15 will learn basic fishing techniques at this week-long camp. Instructor will teach how to tie a hook, handle fish, and remove a fish from the hood. Students will also learn the proper way to cast a bait caster reel and will discover what types of baits to use in different situations. The camp will spend time reviewing fishing safety standards. Campers will venture to area lakes to develop basic fishing skills. Students will need to bring their own fishing gear, bait, a sack lunch, and drink every day. $65. Tuesday-Friday, July 5-8, 7:30am-12:30pm.
Because our buildings have such a profound impact on our lives, the way we live is changing. The manner in which we use our buildings, their architectural design and how they are constructed necessitates a change to a more sustainable approach.
This class provides an interactive discussion where a panel of subject matter experts and you, the participants, will discuss renewable energy and high-performing green buildings. The class will conclude with a discussion of future building codes, standards, and government regulations, which will answer the question "What industry changes are pending?"
After this course, participants will be able to:
North Texas Green Council free movie night. Doors open at 6 pm; movie begins at 6:30. 214 742-3242.
Annual celebration of the joys and benefits of a plant-based diet. Activities planned for this year include fitness demonstrations, guest speakers, informational tables, vegan cooking demos, free food sampling, and more. Free. Presented by Black Vegetarian Society of Texas and Animal Connection of Texas. Tabled by various groups for outreach.
For more information on this event, please email Sylvia Elzafon (sylviae@mercyforanimals.org), Texas Campaign Coordinator, or call 817-690-3296.
Free open house celebrating the grand opening of the Elizabeth Hoggatt Whatley Ag Complex. The open house will include building tours and presentations on sustainable agriculture, alternative energy, backyard vegetable gardening, cooking, soap making, etc.
Farm Skilling event in Mount Pleasant, Living from the Ground Up presented by the local community college for $75. Hear speakers on everything from funding to vegetable farming to starting a CSA to wine production. Brochure for more information. Must register by March 21 (by mail) for this event. 9 am - 5:30 pm, all-day event.
Learn how to generate or increase revenue with your small farm...
Living from the Ground Up is designed to provide those interested in producing income with their small acreage a chance to learn from area “veteran” producers already running small farms and sustainable agricultural operations through the sharing of their personal experiences.
Keynote speaker Howard Garrett, The Dirt Doctor, is a leader in the natural organic marketplace and provides advice on natural organic gardening, landscaping, pet health, pest control and natural living via a nationally-syndicated radio talk show and in his column, Organic Answers which appears in the Dallas Morning News.
Recycle anything with batteries or electricity, including computers. $5/CRT monitor; $10-30/TV dependent on screen size. Jennifer@E-WasteCollections.net.
The Cooper Institute's annual luncheon focusing on family health and childhood obesity, featuring NFL legend Archie Manning and Dr. Kenneth Cooper.