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Student Natural Art Exhibit & Reception -

Finale exhibit to the La Reunion TX "Art Chicos" & "Art Chicas"program.

Art Chicas brings together artists and high-school age students in an extraordinary art-making experience at an outdoor location in west Oak Cliff.  The purpose of Art Chicas is to expose students to the possibilities of art, art-making and the career of an artist, while giving them the opportunity to be inspired by the natural world.

Artists and students will exhibit their work during a FREE reception to which family, friends and LRTX supporters are invited.

About La Reunion TX:

"Kaumpost" Class - Kaufman

Environmental Co-op’s

Kaumpost in Kaufman County Series 2011
(Composting made fun)

IT’S FREE!

9 am - 12 pm - Recycling Basics

1pm – 4 pm - Composting Basics

To Register:

972-524-0007 l fax 972-524-0086 I eco@trashbusters.org

Sponsored by: IESI l City of Kaufman l Environmental Co-op

Sierra Club Meeting - Ft Worth

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.

Sierra Club Meeting - Ft Worth

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.

Texas Tree Conference - Waco

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.

"Growing Green" Vocal Trash Concert - Cedar Hill

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!

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