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"Grow!" Film Screening - Dallas

Screening of the movie "Grow!" by Slow Money, a non-profit dedicated to building and supporting the local sustainable food system. Free but donations requested.

Grow! is a great introduction to local farming issues and why people choose to farm, the rewards and the sacrifices. Two film makers spent an entire growing season with 20 farmers and two apprentices on 12 different farms in Georgia. This is their story.

There is parking located along Jefferson which is surprisingly quiet after 6pm as well as two lots close to the theater. The first one is located in the Bank of Texas in between Zang and Madison along Centre street. The second lot is located behind the theater on Sunset avenue also between Madison and Zang. This is generally an overflow lot that we use for valet services when needed, Jefferson is usually sufficient for most performances.

Sustainability Salon - Rockwall

Sustainable Salon with "moving tables."

What happens?

We move around tables discussing the sustainability subject of each table for 30 minutes before moving on to another table and another subject. Great way to learn other's views on sustainable subjects, express your own views, and meet like-minded people.

EXCEPT--Please No Politics! Sustainability is larger than and reaches across all political parties so please leave politics at home.

Please bring chips, crackers, cookies or sweets to share. I will bring dips and hummus. Also bring your own beverage of choice.

Green Remodeling and Building - Dallas

Three of the highest expenses of your life are your hot water, your food, and your home. That's because they all take energy.

Living sustainably saves energy, thus money, particularly as we transition to higher, and then even higher, costs of that energy

But not all ways of living sustainably are practical. And some sustainable living is most practical (like solar hot water) when you do-it-yourself.

We have three speakers to talk about practical sustainability--all experts in their fields.

Phil Fisher, licensed electrician, solar designer/installer, and owner of Solar Systems Installations, will discuss solar hot water (now often best if you DIY) and hot water by heat pump.

Bird Walk - Allen

ring your binoculars and field guides if you have them, and learn what to watch for in habits, characteristics and calls from Gailon and Rodney, both with Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society. You can expect about 30+ species. The walk is planned to take about three hours. All ages are welcome. We recommend wearing long pants, closed-toed shoes, sunscreen, and insect repellent.

Location:  Connemara Meadow is located in north Plano on Alma Dr, south of Bethany Dr. (Note: entrance is in Allen.)
All ages are welcome
More info:  www.connemaraconservancy.org 

Nature Walk at Twelve Hills Nature Ctr - Dallas

Walk through Twelve Hills Nature Center with Master Naturalist Dan Northcut and learn about the Blackland Prairie Ecosystem.  Look at plants indigenous to this area and some that invaded; see what survived the summer heat and what works well in home landscaping.

Location: North Oak Cliff at 817 N. Mary Cliff Road, Dallas TX 75208
Questions and to RSVP: contact Marcie Haley  marcieh@gmail.com  214-941-6069
Webpage: www.twelvehills.org 

Guided Nature Walk - Farmers Branch

The City of Farmers Branch presents 6 public nature walks at the new John F. Burke Nature Preserve.  North Texas Chapter Master Naturalists will conduct the walks.  Come out.  Bring family and friends.

Wednesday, November 9

The Nature Preserve comprises 104 acres of bottomland hardwood forest, fields and wetlands. It lies between the Pres. Geo. Bush Tpke and the Elm Fork of the Trinity.  Diverse plant community, lot of birds, etc.  Open dawn to dusk every day.

Location - 1111 Valley View Lane.  Not in Google Maps yet.  About 0.6 miles west of Luna Rd on Valley View Lane
Web site - http://www.ci.farmers-branch.tx.us/play/parks-recreation/john-f-burke-nature-preserve 

Guided Nature Walk - Farmers Branch

The City of Farmers Branch presents 6 public nature walks at the new John F. Burke Nature Preserve.  North Texas Chapter Master Naturalists will conduct the walks.  Come out.  Bring family and friends.

Saturday, November 5
Wednesday, November 9

The Nature Preserve comprises 104 acres of bottomland hardwood forest, fields and wetlands. It lies between the Pres. Geo. Bush Tpke and the Elm Fork of the Trinity.  Diverse plant community, lot of birds, etc.  Open dawn to dusk every day.

Location - 1111 Valley View Lane.  Not in Google Maps yet.  About 0.6 miles west of Luna Rd on Valley View Lane
Web site - http://www.ci.farmers-branch.tx.us/play/parks-recreation/john-f-burke-nature-preserve 

Computer & Electronics Recycling - Dallas

Electronics are made from valuable resources, such as precious metals, copper, and engineered plastics, all of which require considerable energy to process and manufacture. Recycling electronics recovers valuable materials and as a result, we reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce pollution, save energy, and save resources by extracting fewer raw materials from the earth. Recycling one million laptops saves the energy equivalent to the electricity used by 3,657 US homes in a year. For every million cell phones we recycle, 35,274 pounds of copper, 772 pounds of silver, 75 pounds of gold, and 33 pounds of palladium can be recovered. Sample Items We Collect: >Personal Computers >Laptops & Notebooks >CRT Monitors ($5) >Flat Screen Monitors >Keyboards & Mice >Printers & Copiers >Toner & Ink Cartridges >Fax Machines >Peripherals & Gadgets >Power Supplies & Chargers >Batteries & UPS Systems >Cables & Wires >Networking Equipment >Servers & Racks >Hard Drive Wipe ($10) >Kitchen Appliances >Other Appliances (all sizes) >Microwaves >Refrigerators & Freezers >TV’s ($10-$30 depending on size) >Gaming Equipment >CD’s & Video Tapes >Digital Cameras
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