Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret is a groundbreaking feature-length environmental documentary following intrepid filmmaker Kip Andersen as he uncovers the most destructive industry facing the planet today – and investigates why the world’s leading environmental organizations are too afraid to talk about it. Free. Vegan donuts from Hypnotic Donuts will be available.
Please join Animal Connection of Texas this Black Friday to hold signs and pass out leaflets urging people to exclude animal products from their wardrobes and holiday shopping lists.
Check out these links to learn more about the fur, leather, wool, & silk industries:
http://animalrights.about.com/od/animalsusedinclothing/
http://www.bornfreeusa.org/articles.php?more=1&p=370
http://youtu.be/PtAFHyXS31M
http://youtu.be/-zHjY9Pc0Nk
The Dallas-based vegan accessories company Cyckochik is hosting a "compassionate" shopping event. Featuring female artists and artisans, cocktails, munchies and a DJ. Cause partners include the The Humane League's Dallas Office.
Inaugural event celebrating native prairie, local food, art and music.
Guest speaker Calvine Tillman, former mayor of DISH.
Join veg-friendly folk for a social gathering.
October Conference Call: The Eighth Billion, a film by Monty Hempel
Free Call In: (855) 212-0212, PIN: 172-909-013
This month, Monty Hempel will join us to talk about his most recent film, The Eighth Billion. The film examines the intersection of human population growth and the decline of wild places and creatures. It concentrates on the magnificent landscapes and seascapes that are being irreversibly altered by overpopulation and increasing per capita consumption rates.
Click here to watch free: http://vimeo.com/102369639
Free with General Admission │ Film screening tickets are limited, reserving your complimentary tickets in advance is recommended.
Go green for the evening as we explore the green burial movement during a special film screening, and explore environmental issues through hands-on activities in our lobby.
Schedule
Film Screening: A Will for the Woods
7pm | The Hoglund Foundation Theater, a National Geographic Experience
View a special screening of A Will for the Woods, an award-winning documentary exploring one man’s journey and preparation for his own green burial. Stay after for an exclusive discussion about the film and the environmental and social issues surrounding the green burial movement with the filmmakers and a guest from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
*This documentary is not rated. Due to the thematic nature of the content around death and dying, parental guidance is strongly recommended for younger children.
About the Film
Monthly get-together and networking with green-minded folks.
The October meeting is a "triple-header."
There will be a multi-media presentation by some of the homeowners who hosted visitors. There will be an overview of tours sites while they describe what they've done for energy efficiency and solar energy, and answer your questions.
Larry Howe of Plano Solar Advocates will provide an update us of Texas Home Owner Association legislation and recent Metroplex "solar ordinance" activity.
After the meeting, NTREG will host a lunch.