Join in Dallas' celebration of the first national Food Day with a special screening at KERA of the documentary, "Nourish: Food + Community" and then join in energetic conversation with a panel of some of the most dedicated and passionate leaders in our growing local food community/movement. Sponsore by Net Impact DFW, CitySquare and Slow Money DFW.
Free.
7 Leaders in Sustainability share their personal journeys on the
“Road Less Travelled” and offer ideas for actions that each of us
can take in our lives to make a tangible and positive difference
in our lives, communities, and our world, TODAY!
Cocktail Reception from 5:00PM-6:00PM, sponsored by VEEV.
It is strongly recommended that you register for the event as soon as possible, as there is limited seating available and we anticipate a standing-room only crowd.
For those who cannot attend, all of the presentations and speakers will be available for viewing/downloading after the event, so everyone will have access to the event after it is concluded.
Come out and visit a Certified Organic Local Family Farm! See a real farm in operation and enjoy all kinds of fall festivities. Good Earth Organic Farm is having a Fall Festival on October 22nd from 10 am to 4 pm.
Free Admission!!
Donations are appreciated.
There will be all sorts of fun activities for kids of all ages!:
· Tours of the farm
· Petting Zoo
· Local Vendors
· Contests and Prizes
· Pumpkin Decorating
· Food
· Fun
· Family and Friends
Looking forward to seeing you!
Check us out online!
Website: http://www.goodearthorganicfarm.com/
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EcoTuesday is a structured networking event for sustainable business leaders that takes place on the fourth Tuesday of each month in cities across the country. The overall vision of EcoTuesday is for business people to meet, share ideas and collaborate in order to develop products and services that have a positive impact on the marketplace and planet. Each month innovative speakers share their perspectives on current sustainability issues and trends, in addition to offering solutions that inspire the participants to continue their path.
The month of October's topic is Sustainable Animal Health and Nutrition with Leslie McKay of Green Pet!
FREE
This new group is actively looking for members and has room to grow. We are looking forward to meeting you and helping you find new markets, or customers.
What does a sustainable life look like, feel like, taste like?
How can we go forward with sustainability in our lives--whether it is with giant steps like an ecovillage, baby steps in a city/suburb, or something in between?
How does sustainability start, then grow, and finally reach a tipping point where it spreads to others?
Although led by Patricia Allison, long-time Permaculture teacher, founder of Earthaven Ecovillage, and consultant to our ecovillage east of Rockwall, this is a participatory meeting. We will split up in different groups, all move from table to table--talking about one particular part of sustainability, then move on to talk about another.
This was Patricia's suggestion rather than a dinner. And it sounds great to me! We will start at 6:30 and will provide snacks if the venue makes it possible.
And speaking of venues, please don't forget: Any suggestions about where to meet in this area will be welcome to me as a newcomer.
We will be meeting in the private building behind the main building. (Times Ten II)
“DFW Greenweavers is a power group of local, sustainable businesses that have been operating in the Metroplex as experts in their given Green fields.”
$1/person plus food/drinks.
When people arrive you will be broken into three groups:
1) Home and Buildings
2) Food and Gardening
3) Health and Lifestyle
The first part of the meeting will be spent socializing with the people in your industry. There has been a great response from people spending time with others that are in their given fields.
After that you will draw a business card from the hat. You will then have a 5 minute 1-1 with that person and you will be giving their 30 second commercial! This was a HUGE success last time. Lots of FUN!
Bring plenty of business cards and a DYNAMITE 60-second commercial!
Upgrading Trails and Walking at Cedar Ridge Preserve
Howdy everyone. Its fun and its helpful to get out to the Cedar Ridge Preserve to help upgrade some of the beautiful walking trails just south of Dallas. It's a great morning workout, and the scenery is exceptional. No tools are required, (maybe gloves) just show up and be ready to lend a hand or two. We'll work from 9 AM to 12 or earlier, and then walk around the preserve and admire the wildflowers and fauna! Bring some water for sure.
Please see their website at www.audubondallas.org/cedarridge.html for directions and info. Their number is 972-709-7784 See you then!
If you wish to carpool, then let me know, and we'll arrange a meeting spot. Come on out, the fall colors will be in full force!
Trip rated: Easy.
The purpose of this tour is to describe the unique challenges of building a “green” home on a budget in an urban environment, given high cost of real estate and the current home buying/construction environment.
The tour should be of interest to anyone interested in building a home, considering remodeling/retrofitting, or for learning about green home building in general.
The tour designed for all audiences. The home owners will share their experience in researching how to build a green home, and the challenges encountered during the home building process.
Tours will take pace at 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm and 4:00 pm.
Admission is $5 at the door with all proceeded going to the Dallas Sierra Club. The tour location is 8520 Thunderbird Lane in Dallas (just a short distance fro the DART White Rock Station). Here is a Google Map. Limit 30 people per tour group. Contact Devin Trousdale to RSVP.
