The Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club presents Charles Kruvand, an Austin-based photographer who will discuss his photography and recent book "The Living Waters of Texas," which he coauthored with Ken Kramer, the former director of the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club in Austin. Charles is the recipient of the 2010 Art in Service to the Environment Award by the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club. Free.
Gardening can be rewarding but it can take a toll on your body. Enjoy this 45-minute yoga class designed specifically for gardeners of all ages and skill levels. Learn to stretch your body creating more flexibility to provide space in your joints and relieve the muscle soreness that comes from a hard day's work. Free.
This workshop is part of UNT's Sustainability Leadership Program, a professional certificate workshop series to help participants discover professional opportunities in sustainability. Attend all 7 workshops and receive certification.
Cost for the July 29 workshop: $75. Agenda:
Join Dallas Green Drinks and the Dallas Young Sierrans for a green drum jam at The Green Elephant. This week's drum jam will have a fire dancer as well as jugglers. Musicians, singers, dancers welcome. $5.
Promise of Peace Community Garden is hosting a ribbon cutting celebration at its new location at White Rock United Methodist Church. Sign up for fall plots. Twenty 18 x 4 plots available @ $100/year.
POP’s mission is to connect East Dallas residents through horticultural, environmental and nutritional educational experiences
Day-long photo safari includes a workshop lead by Dallas Zoo photographer Cathy Burkey and Texas Parks & Wildlife's chief photographer, Earl Nottingham. Participants will photograph resident wildlife and get pointers from the experts.
Cost: $150; $125/DZS members
Info: Cathy Burkey at 469.554.7423 or Cathy.Burkey@DallasZoo.com.
Paddle the Brazos River on this two day overnight kayak trip. Fee includes transportation, kayaks, life jackets, paddles, primitive camping site, all trail meals and most camping equipment. Mandatory pre-trip meeting, Sept 4, 7pm at Denton Senior Center for all participants. Geared to age 50 and up. $95. Course #39099. Register: 940-349-8720 or www.dentonparks.com.
Learn the fundamentals of international style archery with National Archery in Schools certified instructor on a legal indoor range with Genesis Compound Bows. The bow that effectively eliminates unnecessary let-off on light draw weight bows so that virtually anyone can shoot the same bow. Close-toed shoes are a must. $8. Course #39471. Register: 940-349-8720 or www.dentonparks.com.
Hosted by DallasVegan.com, this completely vegan fair will offer food, vendors, speakers, children's activities, live music, arts and more. Grammy-Award winner Erykah Badu is keynote speaker.
Market to Kitchen Series: Chef Jeff Bekavac with Neighborhood Services restaurant group of Dallas. Free.
Contact: info@coppellfarmersmarket.org or 972-304-7043