Lifestyle

S'mores, songs, stories and more. $5 plus admission. RSVP: Erin.Taylor@UNT.edu.

Dinner and cooking demostration featuring whole wheat penne pasta with basil pesto and cherry tomatoes. After dinner, watch a pesto demonstration and take home a sample. $10. Info: ejdry54@yahoo.com. Benefits community garden.

Mean Greens for Animals advocates a plant-based diet to promote animal welfare, sustainability and health. The group offers opportunities for eductation, social activities and activism. Info: alexandria.kaye@yahoo.com.

Two nationally respected conservationists will examine the impact of nighttime artificial lighting on physical, mental and spiritual health at a workshop and lecture. 

Cindy Luongo Cassidy will lead the 5-6:45 pm lighting assessment workshop, featuring a walk-around critique of installed lighting on the UTA campus. Following the Planetarium show "The November Night Sky," she and Paul Bogard will present a lecture and Q&A. 

Free but seating is limited. Register online to receive parking pass and directions.

Watch and discuss some of Geoff Lawton's PDC segment on Strategies for an Alternative Global Nation. Bring a little snack to share. Email Nicole for location: ms_fausey@yahoo.com.

Everyone's invited to the GSDFW meetup. There will be a cash bar and complimentary appetizers. Get to know other green folks in DFW. RSVP on Meetup.com.

Join the Black Vegetarian Society of Texas for a buffet for $8.95 plus drink or order from the menu. This is the time to enjoy great vegan food and networking opportunities. RSVP.

See Veggie Garden's website.

Learn about vegetarianism. RSVP.

Make and take a glass orb terrarium. $12. Preregistration required. Info: Billie Hammack at blhammack@ag.tamu.edu or 817-884-1296.

Learn to make herb vinegar from master gardener Rita Hottel. $10. Pre-registration required. Info: Billie Hammack at blhammack@ag.tamu.edu or 817-884-1296.