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South America trip photos from a 17-day trip to Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia, and Tierra del Fuego in Chile, and Iguassu Falls from both the Argentine and Brazilian sides. Free. Info:  KirkMiller@DallasSierraClub.org or 972-699-1687.

H3: The Responsible Pathway Sustainability Conference

Keynote Speakers: Mr. Trammell S. Crow, Dr. Elaine Ingham

This free one-day conference features two keynote speakers and simultaneous breakout sessions in three tracks: Saving the: People, Planet, and Money. The H3 stands for head, heart and hands because the pathway to sustainability involves a commitment and alignment of these three parts of your body.

Info: Sustainability Program Director Maria Boccalandro at 972-860-5204.

The next NANPA North Texas Meetup is at the Texas Buckeye Trail, which will take us into the heart of the Great Trinity Forest to a refuge of beautiful buckeye trees along the Trinity River. The trail also meanders through a forest of beautiful trees, and several picturesque meadows filled with green grasses and graphic trees trunks.  

I am hoping this will be the apex of the Buckeyes, given the weather delays.

NOTE:  If the buckeyes bloom early or late we might reschedule a bit to match the apex!

We will meet at the parking lot near the trailhead and then hike in together. For those who arrive early or late, the Buckeye Trail is well marked and partially paved and it is pretty hard to get lost. 

Lots of great landscape opportunities, along with macros of the buckeyes and other flora.   

Here are a couple of pics from there. Check out last year's trip for more 

Please note that there will be a NANPA Release of Liability to sign.  

"Bring Your Bag, Fort Worth" is a project whose goal is to educate and encourage the citizens of Fort Worth to bring their reusable shopping bags in order to reduce waste and change habits in our fair city.   

Please join us for a social gathering with a brief update on the project and volunteer opportunities. We'd love for you to join us, whether you can give two hours of your time or play a more significant role. We will cover all of those opportunities at the gathering.  

Veg cooking class. $15. $10/BVSTX members. RSVP.

The workshop is hosted by North Lake College and Carbon Economy, as part of the DCCCD Sustainability Series.

Zero Waste businesses and organizations are creating more sustainable communities, and have diverted over 90% of their waste from landfill and incineration.

Globally recognized expert Gary Liss will be featured in the DCCCD Sustainability Series to share best practices, policies, and procedures for transitioning your business, municipality or non-profit organization into a community Zero Waste leader. 

When:

Friday, February 6, 2015 – 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 7, 2015 – 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Cost:

$99 for Friday Workshop

$144 for Saturday Workshop

Student Discount*: $99 (*Students from any college or university)

$25.00 to take the exam for Certified Zero Waste Planner

Register:

For Continuing Education (1 CEU), please register for the "Sustainability" course under Building and Technical Education for CE Spring 2015 catalog.

Workshop Topics:

Kick off 2015 with a bang at one of the vegan-friendliest bars in Dallas - Trinity Hall! With an extensive all-vegan menu with vegan potato skins and cheese fries as well as delicious chick'n sandwiches and gluten-free soups, they have a little something for everyone (they might even be debuting some new menu items at the event!)!

Grab a veg and/or veg-curious friend and join your fellow DV-Drinkers for a great start to 2015!

What is Dallas Vegan Drinks?

Every 2nd Thursday of the month, meet fellow veg*an and veg-friendly folks for a great evening of drinks, fun and discussion on vegan goings-on in the Metroplex. Location changes every month.

Inflammation contributes to diseases such as cancer, heart disease and arthritis. What foods should we be eating to extinguish the flame. Which foods should we avoid? Let’s prepare some yummy dishes that our bodies are craving.

Register: HattieMayInn.com or call 609-712-1213. $40/class; $70/two classes. 

What should I have in my pantry? What are all those strange foods in the bulk section? What about frozen, canned foods? What about sugar? Should I eat grains? What are some quick meal ideas? I don’t have time to cook.

Guest Speaker: Cindy Hauss, owner Hauss Fitness, will discuss stress management and behavior modification.

Register: HattieMayInn.com or call 609-712-1213. $40/class; $70/two classes.