Lifestyle

Dallas County Community College District is currently seeking innovative presentations and poster sessions for the 2014 Sustainability Summit, April 16, at North Lake College. The presentations will encourage sharing and rich discussions for an audience that includes faculty, staff, students, local business and industry and the general community. Topics of interest may include (but are not limited to) permaculture, green curriculum, LEED vs . Green Globes and environmental justice.

Please note: You may be contacted to edit or modify your submission based on content or space limitations.

The deadline for submitting proposals has been extended to Friday, Jan. 31.

You will receive notification about the status of your proposal no later than Feb. 7. Proposals should be submitted by completing one of the attached forms and returning to:

Info: William Videtto Administrative Assistant, Business Services, North Lake College, 972-2733390, wvidetto@dcccd.edu

JBS partners with the Perot Museum of Science and Natural History for this family event. With little to no light pollution, the wetlands are a great place to see the winter night sky. The Wetland Center will be open for those who need to warm up. Telescopes and binoculars will be available. $10. RSVP required: 972-474-9100 or ldunn@wetlandcenter.com.

Recycling of electronic/electric items (anything that runs on batteries or has a cord) will now be taking place quarterly at First Jefferson. There are currently no disposal fees for handling of old computer monitors and TVs (CRTs) so take advantage of this while you can. Info: Karl, administrator@firstjefferson.org

Volunteers needed the third Saturday of each month (except June, July, August & December) to help plant, mulch and weed nursery trees. Wear closed toe shoes, a hat and sunscreen. Water, safety glasses tools provided. Info: Tyler Wright, tyler@texastreesfoundation.org

Arbor Day event, Earth Day celebration and a home and garden show featuring more than 70 booths with tree and plant sales, gardening products, landscaping services and home improvement items. 

There will also be resources and information for individuals looking to improve their home and community, with an emphasis on sustainable or "green" practices and local, Denton-based businesses. 

Also there will be children’s environmental exhibits and activities, a live TRASHion Runway show, live music, educational workshops and festival foods. Free.

Gathering for eco-minded folks. Info: Eduardo Hope, dallasgreendrinks@yahoo.com

The menu will feature WRLM growers and merchants. $70. Reservations required: 214-680-5740 or email info@ChefDat.com.

Festival hosted by the city of Plano at the Shops at Legacy features speakers, demonstrations, hands-on activities, entertainment and a green art show.

New this year, butterfly bike rides from the Austin Bike Zoo. There will also be a mountain bike track and an instrument petting zoo. 

 Free.

March 14 is the deadline to submit art for the Learn 2 Live Green expo on April 12. 

Artwork must reflect an environmental theme through subject matter or the use of recycled, reused or sustainable materials.

Guests will be invited to vote on their favorite piece and the top three winners will receive cash awards and recognition on the L2LG website. 

Visit Learn2LiveGreen.com to learn more about this event and to complete the Call-2-Artists application.

Hosted by NYR (Neal's Yard Remedies) Organic and Executive Producer Peter Kindersley. 

Unacceptable Levels examines the results of the chemical revolution of the 1940s through the eyes of affable filmmaker Ed Brown, a father seeking to understand the world in which he and his wife are raising their children. 

One night only. $11.