Lifestyle

Member is hosting the May meeting at his home. See his John Deere 96 electric riding mower, a neutron push mower and all electric yard tools. He also has two Ego scooter bikes, three electric mopeds, his DIY VW Golf EV and a Nissan Leaf. His neighbor also just got a new Tesla.

For EV drivers, there is one J1772 plug charging station and a 120 volt, which could support 2 or possibly 3 EVs if necessary (plan to bring your good long extension cord).

All monthly meetings are free to attend and open to the public.

Taught by Kim Martin of Barking Cat Farm. Cost $25. Payment in advance required. Sign up at: thehouse@thelifehousetx.com. See website for details.

Agenda geared to families to enhance overnight outing. The basic camping equipment needed for the weekend will be provided. Participants will need to bring their own food, plates, sleeping bags and personal items. $65/family, up to six.

Three-D animated version of Dr. Seuss' classic tale brings to life his tale of environmental exploitation and consequences. Discussion following. Free.

Happy-hour forum for people who want to exchange views on how business, the local economy, and ecological practices/sustainability can work together. Discuss a variety of ecological, economy-friendly concepts, including "Good Returns" and "Zero Waste." Contact: Eduardo Hope, dallasgreendrinks@yahoo.com.

Learn sustainable gardening in a small space, including how to make a compost bin with worms. Take home a finished container and vermicompost bin. $60/nonmembers, $48/members. Registration required.

Class will be presented by Anna Clark, author of "Green American Style" and president of EarthPeople, and builder Alan Hoffman. Clark will share her experiences and reasoning for building the first LEED Platinum certified home in Dallas. Her builder Hoffman will then speak about the technical aspects of the home and ways attendees can transform their homes to be more sustainable and energy efficient. Jinen Adenwala, President of CVAL Innovations, LLC, will review reasons to save energy. Free. See Green Source DFW story about Clark's home.

Class covering safer cleaning methods, green products, making your own labels, recyclable refuse. Free.

NORTH TEXAS FARMERS MARKETS:

See websites for location, hours and season.

COLLIN COUNTY 

Collin County Farmers Market: http://www.collincountyfarmersmarket.org 

Fairview Farms Marketplace, Plano: http://www.fairview-farms.com

Frisco Farmers Market: http://www.friscofarmersmarket.com 

Georgia’s Farmers Market, Plano: http://www.georgiasfarmersmarket.com 

McKinney Farmers Market at the Adriatica: http://www.chestnutsquare.org/programs/farmers_market.asp

DENTON COUNTY 

Denton Community Market: https://www.facebook.com/DentonCommunityMarket

Denton Ctny Farmers Market: http://dentonfarmersmarket.com

Little Elm Farmers Market: http://www.littleelm.org/index.aspx?nid=895

DALLAS COUNTY 

Carrollton Square Community Farmers Market, http://www.cityofcarrollton.com 

Celebration Farmers Market, Dallas: www.celebrationrestaurant.com/farmersmarket

Coppell Farmers Market: http://www.coppellfarmersmarket.org  

Cox Farms Market, Duncanville: http://www.coxfarmsmarket.com 

NORTH TEXAS FARMERS MARKETS:

See websites for location, hours and season.

COLLIN COUNTY 

Collin County Farmers Market: http://www.collincountyfarmersmarket.org 

Fairview Farms Marketplace, Plano: http://www.fairview-farms.com

Frisco Farmers Market: http://www.friscofarmersmarket.com 

Georgia’s Farmers Market, Plano: http://www.georgiasfarmersmarket.com 

McKinney Farmers Market at the Adriatica: http://www.chestnutsquare.org/programs/farmers_market.asp

DENTON COUNTY 

Denton Community Market: https://www.facebook.com/DentonCommunityMarket

Denton Ctny Farmers Market: http://dentonfarmersmarket.com

Little Elm Farmers Market: http://littleelm.org

DALLAS COUNTY 

Carrollton Square Community Farmers Market, http://www.cityofcarrollton.com 

Celebration Farmers Market, Dallas: www.celebrationrestaurant.com/farmersmarket

Coppell Farmers Market: http://www.coppellfarmersmarket.org  

Cox Farms Market, Duncanville: http://www.coxfarmsmarket.com